SBK World Championship

1. 2025 WorldSBK Championship standings – Round 2, Autodromo Internacional do Algarve

   Round 2 of the season is in the history books and it’s one that will live long in the memory after epic scraps for victory

2. ALEX LOWES REVEALS ALL: "When we stand on the podium together, it’s going to mean that little bit more"

   The British rider discussed his first time on the Bimota, when he was told about the project and more in this sit-down interview

3. TRACK PREVIEW: Get familiar with the Portimao rollercoaster with Rea

   WorldSBK action returns for Round 2 at the beloved Autodromo Internacional do Algarve

4. PREVIEW: WorldSSP300’s 2025 campaign begins at Portimao as Gennai looks to hit his rivals for six

   The last season of WorldSSP300 kicks off at Portimao this weekend with a stacked entry list competing for four manufacturers

5. OPINION: Razgatlioglu back on form and back on the front foot

   WorldSBK commentator Steve English looks back at the Portimao test and dissects the impact it could have on the round…

6. WorldSBK steps up with Mizuno as Official Footwear Partner

   Mizuno has been announced as a new partner with WorldSBK, with the Japanese company set to provide footwear as part of the agreement

7. FAST FACTS: shorthand notebook and key numbers for WorldSBK at Portimao

   WorldSBK hits Portugal for Round 2 of 2025 as Portimao welcomes the paddock for a thrilling battle on the Algarve coast

8. FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup class ready for action at Portimao

   Round 1 of the season takes place at the rollercoaster Portimao venue, the perfect location to kick off the campaign

9. Lecuona set for Portimao return after being declared fit

   The Spaniard missed out on the first races of 2025 through injuries he sustained in Superpole but will be back on his CBR1000RR-R machine in Portugal

10. OUTSPOKEN AHEAD OF PORTIMAO: "This round we will see more of the reality of the Championship"

    With Round 2 here, big quotes were on offer from several riders about a variety of topics as the WorldSBK grid get ready to take on the Portimao rollercoaster

11. GALLERY: WorldSSP300 stars gather for 2025 Chevron photo at Portimao!

    The 30 riders competing in the final WorldSSP300 season gathered on the main straight at the Portuguese venue for the traditional Chevron photo

12. Salles secures pole for season opener at Portimao

    Brazil’s Mario Salles Neto secured pole position for the opening race of the FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup at the Autodromo Internacional do Portimoo in a frenetic Superpole session

13. Bulega pips Bautista by 0.019s in WorldSBK FP1 at Portimao, tech issue means Razgatlioglu doesn’t set a time

    It was a Ducati 1-2 in FP1 but all eyes were on the BMW box as Razgatlioglu didn’t set a lap time in the opening session of the weekend

14. Denning talks Yamaha superconcession parts, Rea’s recovery and O’Halloran’s Yamaha debut

    Paul Denning speaks on Yamaha’s outlook after Rea’s crash and ongoing recovery, O’Halloran replacement, and new Superconcessions

15. FIRST POLE FOR ONCU: Turkish star claims maiden WorldSSP pole position with blistering performance at Portimao

    The #61 was unbeatable in the 40-minute session as he claimed his first WorldSSP pole with a huge six-tenths margin to his rivals

16. Razgatlioglu misses FP1, tops FP2 as WorldSBK hits Portimao on Friday, Bulega and van der Mark complete top three

    The reigning Champion missed all of Free Practice 1, but it didn’t impact him in FP2 as he topped the times by three tenths ahead of Bulega

17. ROOKIE SENSATION: Fernandez claims first ever pole position in dramatic WorldSSP300 Superpole

    Benat Fernandez (Team#109 Retro Traffic Kove) stunned the WorldSSP300 grid to claim pole at Portimao

18. "This is a technical issue and a mechanical sport"- technical gremlins no issue for Razgatlioglu, "very good pace" in FP2

    The Turkish star was forced to miss FP1 with technical issues on his M 1000 RR but responded in FP2 as he claimed top spot with a 1’39.995s – the only rider in the 1’39s.

19. "Now, there is Toprak and me…" – Bulega braced for Portimao battle, admits he wants to "make another step"

    The #11 was quick on Friday at Portimao despite being upstaged by Razgatlioglu on the timesheets as the pair moved clear at the front of the field

20. "I’m very happy with the work we were able to do today" – Montella on his strong practice showing

    Montella followed up his FP1 P5 with an FP2 P7, a pair of strong performances from the Italian rookie

21. Victory for Clark in exciting Portimao season opener

    American Chris Clark took a stunning victory in the first race of the FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup at Portimao

22. Razgatlioglu smashes all-time lap record as he tops WorldSBK FP3 ahead of Petrucci at Portimao

    The #1 posted a 1’39.446s to beat the existing lap record by around two tenths of a second as he claimed top spot in FP3

23. Razgatlioglu eclipses Bulega for Portimao pole as he destroys WorldSBK lap record again

    The reigning Champion narrowly missed out on a 1’38s lap time but claimed his second consecutive pole at Portimao ahead of Bulega

24. ONCU STAYS HOT: Race 1 goes to the Turkish youngster for his first win since 2023

    Oncu brings home Yamaha’s 150^th WorldSSP win from Portimao’s Race 1, followed by Manzi and Bendsneyder

25. Toprak takes victory holding off Bulega as the rivals lock horns in all-time battle at Portimao, Bautista and Redding collide in Lap 1

    Razgatlioglu and Bulega were feeling nostalgic as they reenacted last year’s Championship duel in a dramatic Race 1 in Portimao