Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three

The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1

Motocorsa Racing and Alberto Surra renew their WorldSBK collaboration through 2027

Surra has shown promising talent in 2026, and the Italian team will be keeping him around for a second season in 2027

Oliveira leads fans from Sintra to Estoril as Turn 7 is named in his honour

A meet-and-greet, a motorcycle parade and a special tribute to Portugal’s WorldSBK star opened proceedings ahead of the Tissot Estoril Round.

Bautista: “I’d like to enjoy these two rounds, then think about the future”

The Spanish WorldSBK star wants to close out 2026 strong before addressing his future

“I know it's a home round and everyone will be very keen to come watch… I’m just looking to enjoy a good result”

Title celebrations, home rounds and the small matter of the future were all hot topics as WorldSBK hit Estoril

FAST FACTS: Easy guide and key numbers from WorldSBK’s last visit to Estoril!

It’s the penultimate round of the season after a record-breaking year, and you can get your quick guide to last year’s visit here…

Gardner ruled fit to compete at Estoril after Cremona hand injury, will be reviewed after FP1

The #87 is back in business in Portugal after a left hand fracture saw his weekend at Cremona end early

Behind the Numbers: How Perugia Timing keeps time in WorldSBK

For 80 years, Italy’s Perugia Timing has been developing the technology and expertise behind the numbers that define motorsport. We go behind the scenes to discover what it takes to measure every lap, every sector, and every finish in WorldSBK.

Honda HRC and Chantra ink a deal extending their collaboration through 2027

The Thai rider will remain in red and blue for next season alongside the #96

STEVE ENGLISH OPINION: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

From podium highs to injuries derailing their campaign, BMW have seen it all in 2026. WorldSBK commentator Steve English assesses their season and looks ahead to a new era in 2027

Pirelli bring softest allocation to Estoril, no development tyres

The SCQ is available for Superpole while the SCX can be used in long races, with all tyres coming from Pirelli’s standard range

BRAKING IN DETAIL: Brembo provide data insights as Bulega and Debise break down Estoril

Get a better grasp of Round 11’s Portuguese venue with the help of Brembo engineers

Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three

The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1

Motocorsa Racing and Alberto Surra renew their WorldSBK collaboration through 2027

Surra has shown promising talent in 2026, and the Italian team will be keeping him around for a second season in 2027

WorldWCR welcomes CFMOTO as exclusive motorcycle supplier from 2027

The three-cylinder CFMOTO 675SR-R will bring increased performance and a fresh sporting challenge under a three-year agreement covering 2027, 2028 and 2029

Oliveira leads fans from Sintra to Estoril as Turn 7 is named in his honour

A meet-and-greet, a motorcycle parade and a special tribute to Portugal’s WorldSBK star opened proceedings ahead of the Tissot Estoril Round.

WorldWCR and Yamaha to conclude partnership after three seasons

WorldWCR thanks Yamaha and JiR for their contribution to its launch and development

Bautista: “I’d like to enjoy these two rounds, then think about the future”

The Spanish WorldSBK star wants to close out 2026 strong before addressing his future

“I know it's a home round and everyone will be very keen to come watch… I’m just looking to enjoy a good result”

Title celebrations, home rounds and the small matter of the future were all hot topics as WorldSBK hit Estoril

FAST FACTS: Easy guide and key numbers from WorldSBK’s last visit to Estoril!

It’s the penultimate round of the season after a record-breaking year, and you can get your quick guide to last year’s visit here…

PREVIEW: WorldSSP titles on the line at Estoril as Arenas hopes to hold off his rivals and seal 2026 on top

Knives are out in Portugal as the  WorldSSP Riders’ title, Teams’ title and Manufacturers’ title can each be won as early as Race 1

Alcoba on his breakout WorldSSP weekend: “I'm really happy, I felt really good on Friday, so I expected to do well”

The #52 struck gold in Cremona and couldn’t stop finding himself in P1 on the weekend

ALCOBA DOUBLES UP: Kawasaki star closes Cremona in P1, Arenas P2, who sees the title decider delayed to Estoril

The #52 converted pole position to a pair of P1s in a picture-perfect weekend

MAIDEN SUCCESSES: Alcoba takes first WorldSSP win ahead of Arenas and Farioli with a first-time podium

With the Championship leader’s P2 and Debise’s P4, the title will likely go to Estoril

ALCOBA AT THE FRONT: #52 takes Kawasaki’s first WorldSSP pole since 2021 at Cremona

Championship leader Albert Arenas will start from P2, ahead of title rivals Oncu in P6 and Debise in P8

PREVIEW: All three WorldSSP titles on the line at Cremona as Arenas hopes to hold off his rivals

With three rounds left to ride, Cremona will be make or break for title hopes of many teams, riders and manufacturers

“One of the best results to have the podium” – Race 1 retirement to Sunday rostrum for Arenas in France

The Spanish rider went from heartbreak to elation in the space of 24 hours following a rollercoaster weekend at Magny-Cours

Oncu takes first 2026 WorldSSP win in Race 1 comeback from P13: “I’m happy that the hard work paid off”

The #61 put in the work over the summer break and showed more composure atop his Yamaha R9, yet he still suffered a costly hiccup in Race 2

“I thought, ‘Now, it’s possible’” – Garcia reflects on maiden WorldSSP win

The Spanish star came out on top in a last-lap fight to claim victory – a day after losing out in a final-lap scrap

MAIDEN WIN: Garcia seals his first WorldSSP win in five-lap shootout after red flag

WorldSSP had the whole paddock on its feet for a winner-takes-all run to the line

INSTANT CLASSIC: Oncu pips Garcia in epic WorldSSP Race 1, Arenas crashes out

The Championship picture takes a stunning turn as Arenas is taken to the medical centre and Debise capitalises in P3

DOUBLING DOWN: Debise leads historic ZXMOTO 1-2 ahead of Caricasulo

Debise claimed a maiden pole at home at Magny-Cours ahead of his teammate, while French rider Mahias rounded out the front row

THOMPSON ON TOP: A maiden WorldSPB victory as Artigas completes his podium double ahead of Fleerackers

The Australian makes it five manufacturers to win a race in WorldSPB’s first season, and Artigas closes his title deficit to just 12 points

TITLE BATTLE CONTINUES: Artigas pushes title decider to Jerez in P1 at Cremona beating out Dessoy and Salvador

Artigas’s podium-points earned Kawasaki the Manufacturers’ Championship in Cremona’s first race

MAIDEN P1: Thompson secures his and Yamaha's first WorldSPB pole at Cremona, Salvador penalised to P8

The #50 snaps Salvador’s four-race WorldSPB pole streak, while the Championship leader will start from the third row

PREVIEW: Salvador looks to put the title race to bed while Artigas rides for WorldSPB upset at Cremona

Just two rounds remain in the first-ever WorldSPB campaign, and Cremona may see a Champion crowned

Artigas rattles the sabre after Race 2 win in France: “The goal is still to win the Championship”

The #34 returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since Aragon and is looking forward to a make-or-break pair of final rounds

“Seeing my team in Parc Ferme waiting for me was amazing” – Seabright shines in maiden win at Magny-Cours

The rising British star kept his strong form rolling with two rostrum results in France

LAST LAP DRAMA: Artigas snags Race 2 win ahead of Salvador and Thompson

It was a nail-biter down to the final sector of Magny-Cours’ final race, with the Spaniard beating out the title leader

FENT-ONE: Seabright claims victory in WorldSPB Race 1 after Salvador's penalty

The British rider bags his maiden win in the class after a nail-biting last lap fight

CONNECT FOUR: Salvador continues WorldSPB pole streak at Magny-Cours

It was an all-Kawasaki front row as the Japanese manufacturer landed their first Tissot Superpole session lockout in the category’s history

PREVIEW: With WorldSPB’s first season hanging in the balance; Salvador leads the pack to Magny-Cours

With three rounds left to play, World Sportbike’s first-ever season is closing in on a dramatic conclusion

STATE OF PLAY: What is the latest in WorldSPB’s Riders’, Manufacturers’ and Teams’ Championships?

The field is preparing to return to action in France after a long summer break, but what is the latest in the title battles?

Salvador explains “difficult” Race 2 victory, discusses epic last-lap battle at Misano

The #38 claimed a hard-fought victory in Italy, while he also extended his Championship lead from 13 to 34 points

WorldWCR welcomes CFMOTO as exclusive motorcycle supplier from 2027

The three-cylinder CFMOTO 675SR-R will bring increased performance and a fresh sporting challenge under a three-year agreement covering 2027, 2028 and 2029

WorldWCR and Yamaha to conclude partnership after three seasons

WorldWCR thanks Yamaha and JiR for their contribution to its launch and development

WorldWCR DUO: Rookie vs veteran: teammates Paola Ramos and Roberta Ponziani

The Klint Racing Team have a mix of a rookie and an experienced rider in 2026, with the pair helping each other to get the best possible results

WorldWCR DUO: Herrera and Vercelloni on supporting each other, new challenges and the future

Reigning Champion Herrera and mechanic Vercelloni discuss their working relationship, supporting each other and long-term goals

WorldWCR DUO: Tayla Relph & Ted Collins on married life and working together on and off track

It was a special day earlier this year for the two Australians who tied the knot – and their relationship stretches on and off the track

WorldWCR DUO: How Denning’s Championship-winning structure helps to shape Neila

When Beatriz Neila joined the Ampito Crescent Yamaha team for the inaugural WorldWCR Championship in 2024, it was, in her own words, “a dream come true”

Women Shifting Gears: Sol Alvarez on her journey into WorldSBK, representation and being a problem solver

From watching on TV, attending her first MotoGP event and eventually working in WorldSBK, Alvarez explains what life is like for her in the paddock

Barbs exchanged in WorldWCR as Herrera, Neila and Ramos react to a highly controversial pair of races in the UK

A title on the line, crashes and parc ferme drama were the order of the day on Sunday at Donington Park as a tense UK Round weekend came to a head

TITLE RACE CONTINUES: Neila victorious from P10 after Herrera penalised for last-lap Ramos contact

A dramatic twist on Lap 1 on Saturday, followed by a twist on the final lap on Sunday as Neila returns to the podium

BIG DRAMA: Herrera takes WorldWCR Race 1 victory despite penalty for opening lap clash with Neila

Herrera now has one hand on the Riders’ Championship title as she improves her odds of hoisting the WorldWCR trophy on Sunday

Herrera takes her fourth pole of 2026 ahead of Neila and Ramos as the #6 sets her sights on being crowned at Donington

Herrera showed her speed in England once again on Friday as the prospect of a back-to-back title looms large

A HERO'S HOMECOMING: Jones braced for "crazy" Donington welcome

Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three

The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1

NEW CHAMPION: Bulega secures 2026 title with second place, Lecuona completes Cremona hat-trick

The #7 rounded out his weekend with a hat-trick but the celebrations belonged to Bulega who was crowned World Champion

ALCOBA DOUBLES UP: Kawasaki star closes Cremona in P1, Arenas P2, who sees the title decider delayed to Estoril

The #52 converted pole position to a pair of P1s in a picture-perfect weekend

THOMPSON ON TOP: A maiden WorldSPB victory as Artigas completes his podium double ahead of Fleerackers

The Australian makes it five manufacturers to win a race in WorldSPB’s first season, and Artigas closes his title deficit to just 12 points

Takahira takes series lead by a point after Race 2 victory in Cremona

The Japanese rider set up an Estoril showdown with victory in Italy, with one point separating the top two

LECUONA DOUBLE: The #7 resists Bulega challenge for Superpole Race win, Surra claims first rostrum

Bulega and Lecuona had alternative tyre options for the Superpole Race, while rookie Surra bounced back from his Race 1 fall

SUNDAY WARM UP: Lecuona leads on Sunday morning as Bulega closes in ahead of Sam Lowes

Margins are narrowing in Cremona on Sunday as the Championship trophy is in the paddock awaiting a new winner

LECUONA ON TOP: #7 takes victory in Race 1 at Cremona ahead of Bulega, Sam Lowes completes podium

The Spanish rider took the honours on Saturday in WorldSBK ahead of Bulega and Sam Lowes, while Surra crashed from the podium places

MAIDEN SUCCESSES: Alcoba takes first WorldSSP win ahead of Arenas and Farioli with a first-time podium

With the Championship leader’s P2 and Debise’s P4, the title will likely go to Estoril

TITLE BATTLE CONTINUES: Artigas pushes title decider to Jerez in P1 at Cremona beating out Dessoy and Salvador

Artigas’s podium-points earned Kawasaki the Manufacturers’ Championship in Cremona’s first race

FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup set for championship showdown at Estoril

The season finale is here with just one point separating the top two heading to Portugal

Takahira takes series lead by a point after Race 2 victory in Cremona

The Japanese rider set up an Estoril showdown with victory in Italy, with one point separating the top two

Victory for Bocanegra as title fight Intensifies in Cremona Race 1

It was an incredible race at Cremona as the championship raced closed up on Saturday

Okada on Pole by 0.005 seconds at Cremona

It was as as close as possible as the Race 1 grid was set in the FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup

FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup title fight reaches penultimate round at Cremona

It’s going to be another epic weekend of action as the field enters the penultimate round of 2026

Takahira joins FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup title fight with Magny-Cours double

Riichi Takahira became the first rider to secure a double victory in the 2026 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup season after another close-fought race at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours.

Takahira takes maiden FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup victory in Japanese 1-2 at Magny-Cours

It was a Japan 1-2 in the opening battle at Magny-Cours in the FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup

Local wildcard Romeo Moneyron takes home pole at Magny-Cours

It was a day of shocks and surprises in the FIM Yamaha R3 World Cup in France