WorldSBK News

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

Stars of the WorldSBK paddock all set to attend EICMA 2026

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

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

Lecuona looks back on his breakout 2026: “This team changed my life…I’m in P2 because of how hard he pushed me”

The #7 was a constant force on the podium this season, and while he’s always aspired to more than P2, Lecuona is hanging his hat on the podium consistency in his first season with the team, aided by his departing teammate

“It’s not easy to keep pushing until the end, we did that at Estoril, and now at Jerez” Bautista proud of his Jerez handiwork

While questions continue to circulate as to his seat for 2027, Bautista is staying present and proud of his and his team’s proud conclusion to the season

2026 GALA GALLERY: Bulega, Arenas, Artigas and Herrera bask in the limelight at Jerez to celebrate a historic campaign

Take a look at some of the fastest riders in the world as the met up to celebrate a hard-fought 2026 season

Lecuona to replace Aldeguer at the Australian Grand Prix

2026 WorldSBK runner-up Iker Lecuona will be back on MotoGP machinery this weekend as he steps in for the injured Fermin Aldeguer

PEAKS AND TROUGHS: Strong weekends, late-race heartbreak and a difficult end to 2026

There were highs and lows at the 2026 season finale after a dramatic weekend of action at Jerez

Petrucci takes a final bow in WorldSBK: “My greatest victory is to be able to tell this story… All I can say is thank you”

A torrential downpour at the conclusion of Race 2 at Jerez weren’t the only waterworks in pit lane as Petrucci rode into boxes for the final time in WorldSBK

Bulega says goodbye to WorldSBK from the top step at Jerez: “It was an emotional moment; the whole team and I were crying”

With the end of the 2026 season, the #11 will depart the WorldSBK paddock, but he leaves behind colossal footprints from his three-season time in the Championship

2026 WorldSBK Final Championship standings

With the chequered flag at Jerez’s Race 2, the historic campaign comes to a close

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

ARUBA.IT NEW LOOK: the factory Ducati shines in silver in Race 2 at Jerez

Bulega and Lecuona will don new colours for the final race of the 2026 campaign

BIMOTA SPECIAL LIVERY: Check out the special ‘Nero’ livery for the WorldSBK season’s grand finale

The Italian manufacturer will swap white, red and green for black in the final race of the 2026 campaign