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Iker Lecuona topped both WorldSBK Friday sessions at Cremona, Jeremy Alcoba claimed WorldSSP pole and Australian Carter Thompson took his maiden WorldSPB pole. The post Cremona WorldSBK: Lecuona fastest, Thompson takes maiden WorldSPB pole appeared first on MCNews .
Scott Redding doubled up in the shortened British Superbike Championship Sprint race at Assen as rain brought a premature end to proceedings. Redding, who also dominated Race One, led the entire...
Honda’s WorldSBK bike is capable of top-six finishes, Jake Dixon thinks, after he took the team’s first top-10 of the season at Cremona.
“I don’t know which way to go with this bike anymore. I knew that by coming here I could either win or quit, but a year ago I would have bet a hundred times on BMW: I’m where I’ve wanted to be for two years.”
Two wins for Oli Bayliss and a final-corner showdown in Superbikes. Assen delivered plenty as Bayliss beat Luke Stapleford twice and Kyle Ryde denied Scott Redding a clean sweep. The post Bayliss doubles up at Assen as Ryde wins BSB thriller appeared first on MCNews .
Scott Redding dominated the opening British Superbike Championship race at Assen to claim his first victory since July. Redding last stood on the top step in Race Three at Brands Hatch and has...
Nicolo Bulega says his second place in Race 1 at the Cremona WorldSBK was “clever” after crashing twice on Friday.
Leon Haslam mastered the tricky weather conditions at Assen to secure his first British Superbike Championship pole position in eight years. With the weather constantly changing around the iconic...
Iker Lecuona suggests he expects Nicolo Bulega to find more performance on Sunday at the Cremona WorldSBK.
“I’d never been up at the front like that before; I had everything under control, and maybe that’s why I made a mistake. It’s all part of the process. Pole position? I thought I could do it, but Lecuona and Bulega are better prepared than I am.”
Bradley Ray will continue with the McAMS Yamaha team in the British Superbike Championship next season. Ray joined the team in 2024 after owner Steve Rodgers stepped in at the 11th hour to save the...
The mathematics that would crown Nicolo Bulega 2026 WorldSBK champion at Cremona Circuit.
“Sometimes you have to be smart and avoid doing stupid things. I didn’t think Iker had that much leeway. We’ll see tomorrow, though.”
The Nitrous Competitions Racing team that fields BSB champion Kyle Ryde is searching for new title sponsorship.
"The secret is to always listen to everyone—a mindset that’s different from the Japanese. It took me a year to build up this confidence on the Ducati. I didn’t think I’d win by 5 seconds."
A thrilling Superpole for Iker in Cremona: just moments before celebrating his first pole position of the season, the Spaniard pulled off a spectacular save at Turn 2
2026 WorldSBK championship standings after Race 1 at the Italian Round at Cremona Circuit, round 10 of the 2026 season.
The announcement comes from Zhang Xue at Cremona: “We’re considering whether or not to form a team with Evan Bros. In China, we’ve already started working on a project with a displacement greater than 820, which is the Superbike class.”
Full results from Race 1 at the 2026 Cremona WorldSBK, the 10th round of the 2026 season.
"For me, it's even tougher now than it was in 2018, because I've won three titles—I'm used to winning. Back then, finishing 12th was bad, but not as bad as it is now. The Michelins? I just can't get the softs to work."
Iker Lecuona says he “did everything the opposite” of what he was told by his crew chief in Italian WorldSBK Superpole.
Gigi arrived at the track to closely follow Nicolò, who is poised to clinch the world title. Domenicali and even Grassilli are also expected to arrive from the U.S.
Live updates from the Superpole session at the 2026 Cremona WorldSBK, the 10th round of 2026.
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“I rode in my own style; I’m consistent and had a little margin to work with. Bulega’s stats? I looked at them—he always does something better than I do. I feel stronger than I did at Donington, so why not aim for the win?”
Full results from the FP3 session at the 2026 Cremona WorldSBK in Italy.
Full results from the FP3 session at the 2026 Cremona WorldSBK in Italy.
Toprak Razgatlioglu says his difficult MotoGP rookie season reminds him of 2018, when he even considered stopping racing.
Nicolo Bulega says he’s “angry” after crashing twice in practice at the Italian WorldSBK.
“The Panigale was bouncing around, but maybe we've figured out why. The title celebration? I don’t want to know anything about it: they can even dress me up as Spider-Man or Superman.”
Iker Lecuona denies he’s the favourite for Italian WorldSBK victories despite topping both practices on Friday.
Andrea is struggling with the R1, and the Japanese manufacturer wants to shake things up for next season. Here's what it's all about
Danilo Petrucci could be headed to a non-European national championship after the conclusion of his WorldSBK career.
"The two bikes are totally different. I'm feeling confident about tomorrow, but I'm not saying anything. Today, my crew chief worked some magic on the bike."
Action resumes at the Lombardy circuit. Bulega bounces back after his morning crash, which had dropped him behind Lecuona, who leads a run of six Ducatis
Niccolo Canepa says Yamaha would be open to Jack Miller racing the Australian Superbike Championship this winter.
NEW CHALLENGE – Stefano Cecconi and Michele Pirro, along with Pierantonio Del Turco, are planning to bring to life a project that's, to say the least, intriguing and unprecedented with the latest-generation Ducati V2
Alvaro Bautista’s latest attack on the WorldSBK weight rule has caught Nicolo Bulega in its crossfire.
Petrucci and Oliveira brought a latest-generation component to the track, which is based on the design of the Panigale V4's
The Italian championship weekend kicks off. Bulega is gunning for the title, while Lecuona aims to postpone his teammate’s celebration.
Full results from the Friday practice sessions at the 2026 Italian WorldSBK at Cremona Circuit.
INTERVIEW - “The engine will be completely different, and we’ll face more challenges, but we’re working on it. If Superbike turns the tables, we have to ask ourselves if it’s still the right championship for Ducati.”
Live coverage of the Friday practice sessions at the 2026 Cremona WorldSBK where Nicolo Bulega can win the title this weekend.
WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista says his performance at the end of 2026 will be key to his chances of finding a good race seat for 2027.
“Michelin tyres perform differently than Pirellis, so the bike handles differently and needs to be ridden differently. I’ve tried every chance I’ve had to beat Bulega, and I’ll do the same here at Cremona.”
Miguel Oliveira says Brad Binder is “exactly what we need” at BMW for the 2027 WorldSBK season.
Nicolo Bulega says he will not change his “approach” to the Italian WorldSBK weekend despite his title chance and a recent test crash.
“There’s no rule that prevents a Superbike rider from testing a MotoGP bike. DAZN? If I want to say something that won’t be heard, I won’t say it in front of a camera.”
Iker Lecuona admits Nicolo Bulega “will win the title” at the Italian WorldSBK.
INTERVIEW – “I chased the title with MV Agusta for ten years. Returning to Superbike with Arenas? It’s something to consider: I know Albert wants to race in SBK, but his future isn’t in my hands.”
“Nicolò deserves that car; if they don’t give it to him, who should they give it to? Ducati has done an incredible job this year. The 2027 Bimota is a little different.”
The 21-year-old from Tuscany will joining as the Italian champion in his class, making his debut on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636: “It’s the fulfillment of a dream I’ve had since I was a child.”
“The MotoAmerica BMW is nothing like the Ducati from four years ago. BMW asked me to race and be a test rider. I’ll make a decision this weekend.”
Nicolò has a great opportunity this weekend to bring the title back to Borgo Panigale: Saturday marks his first chance to clinch it, but it won’t be that easy. Sunday is more likely.
THE ANALYSIS – Iker lapped just two seconds off the track record for the 2027 configuration on the Panigale V4, expressing amazement at the Rossa's character. It might be premature to draw conclusions, but there are certainly signs pointing in that direction.
They've signed a two-year contract. "I made this decision with my heart. I'll give it 110%, and I'm convinced it was the right choice."
The Spanish rider will be new to the team in the SuperSport, alongside Salvador. Alcoba and Aegerter are out of the running.
Given the British rider's absence, the MGM team has decided to rely on the French rider's skills as he returns to the Superbike World Championship following his most recent stint with BMW
ANALYSIS – Pol Espargaró and other riders have raised the issue, but the rules are clear—or almost clear. Yet there’s already a precedent that puts Nicolò in the eye of the storm. It seems they decided to close the gate after the horses had already bolted.
The Turkish rider is ending his Superbike season early and will make a fresh start in Supersport with QJ. The Dutch rider will be on the R1 at Cremona
The rider from Emilia will have the opportunity to achieve a double feat in Lombardy: bringing home to Italy a title that has eluded the country since Biaggi’s last World Championship victory, and setting a new record for the most wins in a single season
The special tire also caused problems for Ducati, but the tire wear became extreme on Jack’s Yamaha: “It was embarrassing. I couldn’t open the throttle anymore.”
Andrew Irwin will make his British Superbike Championship return at Assen after missing the majority of the season through injury. For the second time in his career, Irwin sustained a fractured...
Tommy Bridewell will remain in the World Superbike Championship in 2027 after signing a new deal with Superbike Advocates Ducati. The team was originally set to debut in the British Superbike...
Brad Binder will make his World Superbike Championship debut next year after signing for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad team. The South African re-unites with former Red Bull KTM teammate Miguel Oliveira,...
Scott Swann will make a wildcard appearance for TAG Honda in the British Superbike Championship next weekend at Assen. Swann joins the team for a one-off appearance in the Netherlands following the...
Jack Miller’s move to the World Superbike Championship has been confirmed with the Aussie signing a two-year deal with Yamaha. Miller takes the seat vacated by Xavi Vierge and moves across from the...
Rory Skinner came out on top in a dramatic opening British Superbike Championship race of the Bank Holiday weekend at Cadwell Park. Skinner made the perfect start from second on the grid to snatch...
Bradley Ray produced another stunning British Superbike Championship Superpole qualifying performance at Cadwell Park to take pole position. Ray was the last rider to enter the circuit for his lap...
Bradley Ray was the quickest man overall on Saturday at Cadwell Park as rainy conditions brought a premature end to the British Superbike Championship action in Lincolnshire. Ray’s best lap-time...
By the early 1990s, Ducati had already proven it could win. Raymond Roche took the World Superbike title in 1990, and Doug Polen backed it up in 1991 and 1992, both riding the factory’s V-twins. Then Scott Russell took a Kawasaki past them in 1993, leaving a small and financially…
One of motorcycling’s great sporting rivalries will be relived this October when the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, returns bigger and better than ever, and you could be there to chat to the stars of the show. The event at the Stafford County Showgro…
