SBK World Championship

1. HEAD TO HEAD: who came out on top at the five factory teams in 2023?

   The season’s done and dusted, everything’s in the history books and now it’s time to see who beat their teammates at the factory squads this season

    

2. THE CRAZIEST WorldSBK silly season: 2024 grid as Yamaha-bound Rea replaced by Bassani, Iannone’s return confirmed

   More seats are taken, including one factory ride as Toprak Razgatlioglu’s teammate is revealed

3. RETURNING TO EICMA: WorldSBK set for big presence at the 2023 show

   The WorldSBK Paddock Show returns to the iconic EICMA this year with plenty for fans to enjoy during the event

4. Jubilant Rinaldi after strong Motocorsa debut: "I’m going home for the winter rest with a smile on my face"

   The Italian was fast throughout the Jerez test after making his first appearance with his new time, taking P2 on Tuesday and P6 on Wednesday

5. REACTION TO IANNONE TEST DEBUT: "He’ll be another pain in the arse to beat next year!"

   ‘The Maniac’ is back and there was plenty of smiles and reaction right the way through the paddock at the close of two days testing

6. Bautista surprised by Bulega being faster at Jerez test? "I didn’t expect it but also, I do!"

   A rookie sensation moves in alongside the reigning double Champion but did he expect to be top Ducati after just two days as teammates?

7. HOT HEADLINES FROM FIRST 2024 TEST: "I think we’ll be a formidable team!"

   Round 0 consists of all the tests in the lead-up to a new season, meaning just two days after 2023 closed, 2024’s curtains opened

8. MUSICAL CHAIRS: big names on the move in both WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 for 2024…

   Plenty of changes have been made to the WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 grids already

9. CECCONI PREVIEWS BAUTISTA WILDCARD: "Alvaro is not going there just to be on the grid!"

   After wrapping up his second title, Alvaro Bautista will head to Malaysia for his first MotoGP™ appearance since 2018

10. Bayliss on Bautista’s MotoGP™ wildcard: "It could turn out to be such a great weekend for him!"

    The three-time Champion made a post-season appearance in MotoGP™ in 2006 and gave his thoughts on Alvaro Bautista following a similar path in 2023…

11. WATCH: Rea’s first day as a Yamaha rider from his perspective

    The six-time Champion detailed his first hours as he switched from Kawasaki to Yamaha, releasing previously unseen footage in his vlog

12. GALLERY: a first look at Honda’s upgraded CBR1000RR-R Fireblade!

    Revealed at EICMA, the Japanese manufacturer have given the first details of changes to the bike they hope will give an increase in performance

13. A NEW HOME: Oettl secures 2024 WorldSBK grid spot with GMT94 Yamaha

    The German will once again compete in WorldSBK as he lines up on the Independent GMT94 Yamaha machine next year

14. WILDCARD TALES: success stories from WorldSBK stars who wildcarded in MotoGP™

    With reigning Champion Alvaro Bautista becoming the latest rider to wildcard in MotoGP™, we take a look at some who have done it before with great results

15. BAUTISTA’S WILDCARD PREVIEW: "I don’t have any expectations… I will try to have some fun!"

    The Spaniard was speaking on Thursday at Sepang as he prepared for his first MotoGP™ appearance in five years

16. "Try to help him have fun… we wanted to give him a gift" – Nava, Dall’Igna on Bautista’s Malaysia GP wildcard

    Two key members of the title-winning manufacturer have given their thoughts on Alvaro Bautista’s appearance in MotoGP™ this weekend

17. "If he finishes in the top ten, he could be very happy" – MotoGP™ title contenders discuss Bautista’s return

    Speaking in the press conference in Malaysia, Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin previewed Alvaro Bautista’s wildcard

18. Locatelli on new crew chief Tom O’Kane: "He can be a really big step for me in the future"

    The Italian will have a new crew chief for 2024 with Andrew Pitt moving to the other side of the box to work with new Yamaha rider Jonathan Rea

19. Family ties, adapting to the Yamaha and a ‘dream’: Rea details his new blue era at EICMA

    At EICMA, Jonathan Rea made one of his first public appearances in blue after his shock switch to Yamaha and spoke about several topics

20. Manzi renews with Ten Kate Racing for 2024 WorldSSP title challenge

    The Italian will stay with the team for a second season as he looks to go one better than he did this year and secure the world title

21. Bautista: "Tomorrow, the feeling will be a bit better… I enjoyed riding the bike and I’m happy"

    Reigning WorldSBK Champion Alvaro Bautista is looking up after the Free Practice 1 and Practice sessions in Malaysia

22. "We are focused on trying to use more power everywhere" – Vierge details improvements on new Honda

    The Japanese manufacturer unveiled a raft of upgrades to their CBR1000RR-R machine with Team HRC’s Xavi Vierge detailing where the work has been carried out on the bike

23. Bautista positive after Saturday at Sepang: "I felt more competitive than Friday…"

    Despite issues at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the double WorldSBK Champion remained upbeat as he looks to make a step forward on Sunday

24. Bautista’s MotoGP™ wildcard ends in P17: "I’m very angry with myself… I couldn’t enjoy my riding at 100%"

    The weekend at Sepang didn’t turn out to be a dream story that it could have been, with a pressing injury limiting his chances of success

25. BULEGA’S REDEMPTION: "When I came to WorldSSP, I knew that it was my last possibility to be a professional rider"

    The Italian was almost unbeatable throughout 2023 as he claimed the title in stunning fashion, wrapping it up at Portimao as his journey to being a World Champion was complete