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Would BMW’s entry in MotoGP in 2027 shake up the competition? Speculations surrounding BMW’s potential entry into MotoGP are heating up following recent comments from the head of the automotive giant. Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad, had previously hinted at the possibility of BMW venturing into MotoGP. After witnessing Toprak Razgatlioglu secure BMW’s first…
Toprak Razgatlioglu affirms that his choice to join BMW is validating itself following the recent outcomes in Catalunya. Throughout the weekend, Toprak Razgatlioglu’s remarkable talent was on full display once again, showcasing his prowess on the track. Simultaneously, it is evident that BMW has made significant strides with their WorldSBK project. Razgatlioglu clinched victory in…
Continuing his impressive Catalunya WorldSBK weekend, former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci secured seventh and fifth places in Sunday’s two races. In Saturday’s WorldSBK Race 1, Danilo Petrucci finished seventh, displaying late-race pace that carried over into Sunday’s double-header. Despite a challenging start in Race 2, Petrucci showcased his ability to recover as he fought his…
The introduction of the minimum weight rule, which combines the weight of the bike and rider, in the World Superbike Championship has had a significant impact on a key contender: the reigning champion for the last two years, Álvaro Bautista. As the rider for Aruba.it Ducati, Bautista finds himself in a unique position where, due…
Michele Pirro Commends Ducati WorldSBK Riders Andrea Iannone and Nicolo Bulega for their Strong Start in 2024. Nicolo Bulega made a grand entrance into WorldSBK by clinching victory in the season’s opening race, becoming the first WorldSSP champion to win on his Superbike debut. Meanwhile, Andrea Iannone secured third place initially, later finishing in fourth…
Chaz Davies Highlights Alvaro Bautista’s Ability to Consistently Harness the Full Potential of His WorldSBK Machine. Alvaro Bautista heads back to a familiar territory this weekend at Catalunya, a track where he has clinched victory in the last six WorldSBK races. However, the recent outing at Phillip Island, another historically strong circuit for Bautista, proved…
Andrea Iannone describes his first WorldSBK podium at Phillip Island as a moment “I’ll always remember.” Andrea Iannone emerged as one of the standout performers at the season opener in Australia, securing P3 in his debut race. Following a successful two-day WorldSBK test in Barcelona last week, the prospects of repeating this achievement this weekend…
“Andrea Iannone showcased top form on the second day of WorldSBK testing in Catalunya, securing the fourth fastest time.” “After a subdued first day of testing, Andrea Iannone displayed reminiscent form from the WorldSBK season opener in Phillip Island, consistently running within the top five throughout the day. Making a triumphant comeback after a four-year…
Nicolo Bulega, claiming the top spot (P1), and Alvaro Bautista, securing third place (P3), share their thoughts on Thursday’s WSBK test. The Catalunya WorldSBK test could be seen as the turning point when Alvaro Bautista’s title defense campaign truly kicked off. Bautista faced a winter filled with injuries ahead of the 2024 season, which introduces…
Alex Lowes experienced two falls on the concluding day of WorldSBK testing in Catalunya but managed to secure a spot within the top nine. After securing a double win at Phillip Island and taking the lead in the WorldSBK championship, Alex Lowes arrived in Catalunya aiming to continue his exceptional start to the season. However,…
