Nicolo Bulega Makes it Three at the Island
Nicolo Bulega dominated the Australian Round of WorldSBK, securing all three race victories at Phillip Island, extending his championship lead to 26 points, and setting the stage for a thrilling 2025 season.
Yamaha Reveal New R1 a Bold step into bringing them back to the Top of the Grid
Yamaha has unveiled an updated R1 WorldSBK bike with aerodynamic and performance enhancements, aiming to close the competitive gap and gather crucial data for 2025 development.
Remy Gardner continues in WSBK with Yamaha
Remy Gardner will continue racing in the 2024 World Superbike championship with GRT Yamaha, alongside teammate Dominique Aegerter, as Yamaha finalizes its strong rider lineup for the season.
Nicolo Bulega replaces Michael Ruben Rinaldi at Ducati in WSBK for 2024
Nicolo Bulega, the current leader of the World Supersport Championship, is set to make his debut in the 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship alongside reigning champion Alvaro Bautista, racing for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati; Bulega, who has consistently impressed in WorldSSP, will replace Michael Ruben Rinaldi, concluding Rinaldi's three-season tenure with Ducati after securing three wins and 16 podiums during his time with the team.
Jonathan Rea moves to Yamaha till 2025
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea has signed a two-year contract with Yamaha starting in 2024, following his departure from Kawasaki, as both parties mutually agreed on an early exit due to declining results; Yamaha aims to leverage Rea's experience and success to pursue championship glory.
Jonathan Rea to leave Kawasaki in 2023
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea is set to leave Kawasaki at the end of the 2023 season, with a potential move to Yamaha for the 2024 season, following mutual agreement to release him from his contract, marking the end of an era with Kawasaki where he achieved unprecedented success and broke numerous records. Rea's expected transition to Yamaha could bring fresh dynamics and heightened competition to the World Superbike championship.
Sam Lowes to join WSBK in 2024
British rider Sam Lowes is leaving Moto2 after nine successful years to join World Superbike (WSBK) in 2024, teaming up with his twin brother Alex Lowes at the Marc VDS Racing Team, riding a Ducati Panigale V4 R; after achieving impressive results and records in Moto2, including 10 wins and a third-place championship finish, Lowes is enthusiastic about the transition to WSBK and the opportunity to learn and excel on a superbike, while the move also marks the realization of a long-term goal and an expansion for the Marc VDS Racing Team's presence in both Moto2 and WSBK, aiming to bring fresh energy and dynamics to the upcoming season.
WSBK AUSTRALIA REVEIW
The 2023 World Superbikes and World Supersport season opener at Phillip Island saw Ducati's dominance with Alvaro Bautista's commanding three-win sweep, showcasing a clash of seasoned champions and new faces in treacherous conditions, while innovation and debate surrounded homologation changes, setting the stage for an enthralling and competitive championship ahead.
