WorldSBK News

Who claimed the WorldSBK paddock’s 2026 individual awards?

Beyond 2026’s World Champions, the season saw a selection of other riders commemorated across WorldSBK, WorldSSP, WorldSPB and WorldWCR for their single-lap pace and more

Dixon takes his first MotoGP points during a dramatic weekend at Qatar: “An absolute dream come true”

The #96 proved himself a quick learner as he fought his way to his first pair of MotoGP points in his first appearance in the class this year

Lecuona rounds off five consecutive weekends of racing with points in both races at Qatar GP: “I’m physically done”

WorldSBK’s #7 was back in action in the MotoGP paddock and is starting to draw benefits as he learns lessons he hopes to apply in 2027

STEPPING UP: GoEleven Ducati announce Arenas as their second WorldSBK rider in 2027

It was announced that the independent Ducati outfit secured a second seat after the close of the 2026 campaign, and at last the second rider in yellow’s identity has been revealed

2027 SILLY SEASON: 2026 World Champion Arenas snags the final full-time seat for 2027

Check out 2027’s full grid as every seat has now found a rider

Dixon set to ride as a replacement for Mir at MotoGP’s Qatar Grand Prix

WorldSBK will feature a second rider on loan in the MotoGP paddock in their upcoming GP weekend

Lecuona set to replace injured Alex Marquez at Qatar GP

Duty calls once again for WorldSBK’s #7 as he finds himself again atop the Gresini Ducati bike

ALL -NEW FIREBLADE GALLERY: “It’s a big step… I’m 100% confident in Honda’s direction”

Dixon spoke at EICMA on the reimagined bike he will enjoy in the 2027 season

Lecuona lands in the points at Sepang in MotoGP replacement duty weekend

WorldSBK’s #7 battled through gruelling conditions on track to take a point for the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP squad

Stars of the WorldSBK paddock all set to attend EICMA 2026

The iconic motorcycle exposition moves to a larger, sleek new venue for 2026

Attendance numbers climb in a historic 2026 World Superbike campaign

2026 saw an increase in fans compared to the 2025 season over the course of a title battle unlike any other

WHAT WE LEARNED FROM 2026: Record-breaking speed for some, back to the drawing board in 2027 for others

World Superbike has put the finishing touches on its 39th campaign, and the records from this season are set to stand long into the future

Lecuona impresses in MotoGP replacement duty with points-scoring weekend at Phillip Island

As Aldeguer remains unfit with his hand injury, Lecuona will return to ride in his stead at Sepang

DAY 2 REPORT: Chantra beats Rea by 0.163s on final day of Jerez test

The Thai rider set the fastest time of the test on Friday as he led a trio of Honda riders at the top of the times

JEREZ TEST REPORT: Sam Lowes fastest on track on opening day of WorldSBK offseason testing

Several of the field’s riders stuck around in southern Spain for the first of their two-day test event

Bulega’s title-winning campaign in numbers: ‘Bulegas’ destroys several long-standing records

The #11 was virtually unbeatable throughout the 2026 campaign on his way to being crowned Champion

MGM Optical Express Racing depart the WorldSBK paddock after six full seasons of competition

German team and WorldSBK part ways after podium successes and consistency in the point-scoring positions

Smits and Rato remain with Yamaha Motoxracing for 2027

The pair finished 2026 with the Independent Yamaha squad and will remain with them heading into next season

Team GoEleven confirms a second bike for 2027 campaign

The Italian Independent Ducati outfit has confirmed their operation will expand in 2026, yet their second rider remains unconfirmed

2027 STARTS NOW: Jerez hosts two-day WorldSBK test as teams remain in Spain

The Spanish venue hosted the 2026 season finale at the weekend and will now host the first test as teams and riders look to next season

Denning on Yamaha’s 2026 campaign: “We have to learn the lessons from this year and make a big reset”

The Pata Maxus Yamaha squad’s Team Principal outlined what could have gone better, and how they look to respond in 2027 with the help of WorldSBK-bound Jack Miller

TESTING DATES: When and where are WorldSBK teams testing ahead of 2027?

Six winter tests have been organised as manufacturers, teams and riders prepare for next season

“I’ve struggled a bit with my consistency… I’ll improve that for 2027” – Sam Lowes ends 2026 on a high note at Jerez

It’s been an up-and-down season for the #14, but he found his mark in the final round

"For a guy from the Italian countryside, winning in MotoGP, Dakar, WorldSBK... it's something I can be proud of"

Catch up on the best debriefs from an emotional Sunday at Jerez was riders reflected on the final race day of 2026