SBK World Championship

1. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Your complete guide to WorldSBK’s exciting cadre of rookies raring to prove their mettle in 2026

   Six new names take on their first full season in WorldSBK. Here are 2026’s rookie challengers!

2. Check out Honda HRC’s all-new 2026 livery!

   The Japanese manufacturer pulled out all the stops on the design set to adorn their latest CBR1000RR-R SP in a slick new design for this season

3. THE FUTURE IS NOW – Get up to speed with 2026’s newest works of art on two wheels as their riders look to pilot them to glory!

   Ducati and Kawasaki are getting formidable new editions of their manufacturer’s bikes, get the full picture here!

4. CREW CHIEF CHANGES: Who will be running the show from inside the boxes in 2026?

   Several big changes took place over the winter break involving the minds supporting their riders from pit lane

5. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Four fan-favourite riders have changed it up and landed a new seat for 2026!

   Four podium-winning riders have traded in their old leathers for new colours this offseason for a new opportunity

6. Eight different manufacturers get set to battle it out in 2026’s WorldSSP campaign

   Yamaha, Triumph, Ducati, ZXMOTO, Kawasaki, QJMOTOR, Honda and MV Agusta batten down the hatches as they prepare for a free-for-all of a season

7. Baldassarri’s new colours unveiled as Team GoEleven reveal bold yellow livery for their Ducati

   The Ducati Independent outfit have completed the signing of the #34 and excitedly await the start of racing action in 2026

8. Sky Italia to continue WorldSBK coverage through 2027

   WorldSBK will continue to be broadcast on Sky Italia in Italy as the long-running partnership continues

9. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Honda HRC prepare to kick off a new era of their WorldSBK story with a rookie rider pair

   Two big names from the MotoGP paddock make the jump into WorldSBK in 2026!

10. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Fresh faces at Yamaha as Vierge and Manzi join the Japanese manufacturer

    Xavi Vierge makes the move from Honda while Stefano Manzi joins as the WorldSSP Champion alongside Andrea Locatelli and Remy Gardner

11. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Alex Lowes and Bassani reach for more podiums with the Bimota project on their backs

    Bimota turned heads by landing podiums in their first season back in WorldSBK, now the Italian manufacturer’s factory team look for sophomore success in 2026

12. 5 THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR: Oncu the favourite in 2026 as big names return to WorldSSP

    Many questions remain unanswered heading into the 2026 WorldSSP season, after big rider moves and a new manufacturer joining the fray

13. TEST PREVIEW: Phillip Island set for two-day test for WorldSBK and WorldSSP for final 2026 preparation

    Two days of testing – hopefully in good weather – take place at the iconic Phillip Island circuit ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 season

14. AUSTRALIA TEST SCHEDULE: Who will be on track when at Phillip Island?

    Two days of testing are split into sessions for the WorldSBK and WorldSSP fields, giving them plenty of track time ahead of the season opener

15. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Oliveira looks to launch his assault on the WorldSBK title in his first season in the BMW box

    The Portuguese MotoGP star has a new home in WorldSBK with the German manufacturer and is already being hailed as one of this season’s big profiles

16. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Bulega rides into 2026 with a chip on his shoulder to assert himself atop the WorldSBK order

    The star factory Ducati rider arrives in Australia with a new bike and renewed fire to claim his first World Championship

17. How to follow the official Australia Test: All you need to know in one place to keep up with the final preseason testing event!

    Keep tabs on the critical testing sessions before lights out on 2026!

18. 2026 is a go for Honda HRC: "Being part of this project is something I’ve always dreamed of"

    Honda Racing Corporation has all hands on deck for their reimagined 2026 squad!

19. Masia tops WorldSSP FP1 ahead of home hero Bayliss, Debise puts ZXMOTO in top ten

    The Official Test Down Under is underway!

20. Bulega beats Montella to top WorldSBK FP1 at Phillip Island test, Baldassarri surges to P4

    It was an all-Italian affair at the top of the Free Practice 1 timesheets as Bulega lead Montella, Bassani and Baldassarri

21. DOUBLING UP: Masia makes it two from two on WorldSSP’s Monday in Australia, Triumph shine with Bayliss and Vostatek

    Home hero Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing)  took P2 on the day, splitting Ducati riders Masia and Oettl for the day’s top three finishers

22. CLEAN SWEEP: Bulega tops both Official Test sessions in Australia, Bassani P2 as Montella, Baldassarri shine ‘Down Under’

    Italian rider Nicolo Bulega got his trip to Australia off to the perfect start on Monday at Phillip Island as he claimed top spot in both sessions

23. Bulega puts on a clinic on Day 1 of testing in Australia: "We did a great job and started very well"

    The title favourite showed riders and fans what all the hype is about on Day 1

24. "We need to understand what we need especially for the race and a long run" – Bassani reflects on ‘quite good’ Day 1

    The Italian rider was quick out the blocks as he claimed P2 overall across two sessions, finishing only behind compatriot Nicolo Bulega

25. Sam Lowes, Montella and Baldassarri shine as top independent riders in a productive Day 1 of the Australia Test

    The trio of Ducati independent riders flashed brilliance on the opening day of testing in Oz