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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Stars of the WorldSBK paddock all set to attend EICMA 2026
The iconic motorcycle exposition moves to a larger, sleek new venue for 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"The goal is to win the Championship” – ZXMOTO with their eyes on the WorldSSP throne in 2027
The Chinese manufacturer’s top brass was in attendance at EICMA along with their returning rider pair, where they spoke on their 2026 success and their plans to homologate a new bike
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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
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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
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"The goal is to win the Championship” – ZXMOTO with their eyes on the WorldSSP throne in 2027
The Chinese manufacturer’s top brass was in attendance at EICMA along with their returning rider pair, where they spoke on their 2026 success and their plans to homologate a new bike
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Aegerter signs with PTR Triumph for 2027 WorldSSP campaign
The two-time Champion ended the season on a high and secured a seat for next year, swapping Kawasaki machinery for Triumph
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SILLY SEASON: World Supersport’s latest 2027 field updates
The 2027 roster is already taking shape as the full field continues to slot into place
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Alcoba signs with defending Champion AS BLU CRU Racing Team for 2027
The #52 has put pen to paper to step into Yamaha blue and race with the defending Champion team in 2027
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Ten Kate Racing and Yamaha end eight-season partnership
The Dutch team and the Japanese manufacturer have worked together since 2019, but will part ways now 2026 has concluded
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Arenas: “Standing on the podium in front of a home crowd is very nice”
The 2026 Champion claimed victory in Race 1 at Jerez after a hard-fought battle with Can Oncu
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GREEN CELEBRATIONS: Alcoba leads Aegerter in first Kawasaki 1-2 since 2016 as Ferrari takes bronze in red-flagged thriller
WorldSSP finished the 2026 season with a bang as, behind the podium celebration chaos, Perolari locked down the WorldSSP Challenge award
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Arenas stamps his name in P1 in WorldSSP’s opening race at Jerez, Alcoba stages furious comeback for second place at home
Oncu slid down to P3 late, while Booth-Amos’s P4 lodged three manufacturers in the top four positions
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Arenas on pole at home to lead Navarro and Oncu; tech issues trouble Debise to P12
Four manufacturers in the top six at Jerez in the season’s final Superpole session
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PREVIEW: Slim margins for third place as the sun sets on Jerez in 2026’s WorldSSP campaign
For the last time this season, WorldSSP will don their leathers and fight to settle each of the season’s final awards
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Alcoba wins red-flagged WorldSSP Race 2 at Estoril in tricky conditions, foiling Farioli and ZXMOTO’s Debise
The fight for third in the Championship standings is heating up with three riders within five points as Oncu overtakes Masia after Arenas retired with a tech issue early on
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ROOKIE CHAMP: Arenas secures 2026 World Supersport crown after stellar campaign
The #75 has crowned himself 2026 WorldSSP Champion, the second-ever Spanish winner in the category.
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WorldSPB’s Thompson after taking P3 in 2026: “I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me… We’ve come a long way”
The #50 took his Yamaha R7 back up the standings over a very impressive second half of the campaign
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Two-time World Champion Buis announces his racing retirement: “I wouldn’t change a thing”
The World Supersport 300 star and WorldSPB race winner had decided to hang up the leathers after eight years in the paddock and competing across three different categories
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Artigas reacts to the inaugural WorldSPB title: “The first part of the season was chaotic… thank you to everyone who believed in me”
P8 on Sunday capped off a stunning final-round comeback to clinch the first-ever WorldSPB Riders’ title
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DRAMATIC TITLE DECIDER: Artigas crowned Champion as Thompson claims victory in Race 2 at Jerez
The #34 finished down in P8 in Race 2 but it was enough to win the title with Salvador finishing off the podium
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An epic comeback completed: Artigas turns around big points deficit to claim inaugural WorldSPB title
The Spanish star was trailing by 37 points after three rounds but turned his campaign around to claim the world title
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TITLE RACE DRAMA: Artigas takes Jerez victory as Salvador and Thompson collide at Turn 13
The WorldSPB title fight will go to a final-race showdown after Artigas’ victory and Salvador’s non-score
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Salvador takes pole from Thompson and Artigas, setting up a dramatic WorldSPB Race 1 fight with title rivals on front row
The Spanish star set the table for a potential Race 1 knockout punch as he leads Artigas by 12 points
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PREVIEW: Salvador and Artigas prepare for a decisive final-round WorldSPB showdown at Jerez
It all comes down to this. Two riders separated by 12 points to decide the first-ever WorldSPB title
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ramos closes a bumpy 2026 with a grand slam: “It was the perfect weekend… I’m glad to have pulled off a little comeback”
The rookie #58 closed the book on her first full WorldWCR season with tremendous pace at home
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“I wanted a last corner move, but she closed the door” – Neila closes out a strong 2026 WorldWCR season on the rostrum
The #36 has been a constant force on the podium in 2026, and states she wants to continue to battle at the front in 2027
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Ramos sends WorldWCR in2026 out with a bang, completing her maiden double ahead of Neila and Jones
The #15 took P3 with a breathtaking final corner move on the defending Champion as Ramos won Yamaha’s final race in WorldWCR
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HISTORIC HERRERA: The #6 makes it back-to-back WorldWCR titles after epic 2026 battle
Spanish superstar Maria Herrera became the first rider to win multiple WorldWCR Championships after fending off her rivals once again
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Herrera: “I had a lot of pressure on me to be fast in every race”
The #6 wrapped up her second title in Race 1 at Jerez and reflected on her success after a sensational season
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TITLE DEFENDED: Herrera takes 2026 crown from P5, Ramos victorious despite double Long Lap Penalty
Title rival Neila finished P2, but she couldn’t manage to hold off supreme pace from the #58
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RAMOS ON POLE: #58 secures P1 at Jerez with title rivals Herrera and Neila second and third
It’s an all-Spanish front row at Jerez, with Ramos leading away the two title contenders in Saturday’s Race 1
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PREVIEW: Herrera arrives to Jerez with one hand on the title, a tall task ahead of Neila seeking an upset
The final round of the WorldWCR season promises an epic battle for the Championship and emotional battles up and down the grid
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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
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WorldWCR and Yamaha to conclude partnership after three seasons
WorldWCR thanks Yamaha and JiR for their contribution to its launch and development
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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
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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
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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
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THE PERFECT FAREWELL: Bulega rounds out WorldSBK career with victory, Sam Lowes denies Bautista podium
Rain fell in the final five laps of the race to add to the challenge, with Bulega beating Lecuona while Bautista fell agonisingly short of the rostrum
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GREEN CELEBRATIONS: Alcoba leads Aegerter in first Kawasaki 1-2 since 2016 as Ferrari takes bronze in red-flagged thriller
WorldSSP finished the 2026 season with a bang as, behind the podium celebration chaos, Perolari locked down the WorldSSP Challenge award
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DRAMATIC TITLE DECIDER: Artigas crowned Champion as Thompson claims victory in Race 2 at Jerez
The #34 finished down in P8 in Race 2 but it was enough to win the title with Salvador finishing off the podium
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Ramos sends WorldWCR in2026 out with a bang, completing her maiden double ahead of Neila and Jones
The #15 took P3 with a breathtaking final corner move on the defending Champion as Ramos won Yamaha’s final race in WorldWCR
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REPORT: Bulega makes it two from two at Jerez, Lecuona jumps ahead of Sam Lowes for P2
The #11 moved onto 51 victories in WorldSBK as he chases down Troy Bayliss for fifth place in the all-time list
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SUNDAY WARM UP: Bulega lands just ahead of Sam Lowes atop the order in an overcast Warm Up opener to the 2026 finale
The final day of the season is upon us as riders take to the track to push to the finish
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REPORT: Bulega romps to 50th WorldSBK victory, Sam Lowes and Lecuona complete the podium
The #11 finished 1.6 seconds clear of Sam Lowes in second, while Alvaro Bautista climbed from ninth to finish fourth
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Arenas stamps his name in P1 in WorldSSP’s opening race at Jerez, Alcoba stages furious comeback for second place at home
Oncu slid down to P3 late, while Booth-Amos’s P4 lodged three manufacturers in the top four positions
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TITLE RACE DRAMA: Artigas takes Jerez victory as Salvador and Thompson collide at Turn 13
The WorldSPB title fight will go to a final-race showdown after Artigas’ victory and Salvador’s non-score
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Yamaha unveils the new-era FIM Yamaha R7 BLU CRU World Cup for the 2027 season
For the 2027 campaign, the Yamaha BLU CRU World Cup will be stepping up to more powerful Yamaha R7 machines.
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Takahira Crowned First Japanese FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup Champion
Takahira’s comeback was completed as he claimed the title after a stunning season finale at Estoril
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Victory preserves Bocanegra’s title dreams in the penultimate race of the 2026 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup.
The Brazilian still has a chance at the 11th hour with the World Cup on the line
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Mendez secures pole as FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup championship battle commences at Estoril
Estoril is hosting the season-finale with just one point separating the top two heading into Saturday’s opening race
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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
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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
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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
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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
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