WSBK Features
In-depth WSBK features and WSBK exclusive articles from Crash.

2026 WorldSBK rider line-up: The grid so far, and the latest rumours
How does the 2026 WorldSBK grid look right now and how could it look by the start of the season?

EXCLUSIVE: Eugene Laverty reveals “strange” aspect of post-racing transition
Eugene Laverty says his move from racer to rider coach in WorldSBK was “really strange”.

Michelin outlines WorldSBK strategy: “You cannot use MotoGP tyres in Superbike”
Michelin says cancelled MotoGP front tyre won’t carry over to WorldSBK, but lessons learned will inspire its new production-based range.

Who should replace Toprak Razgatlioglu at BMW for 2026 WorldSBK season?
With Toprak Razgatlioglu leaving BMW this year, who should replace the two-time WorldSBK Champion?
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Does Jonathan Rea have a route back to the top of WorldSBK?
How can six-time WorldSBK Champion Jonathan Rea return to the front of the series after two difficult years with Yamaha?

WorldSBK's top riders reveal the status of the behind-the-scenes rider market
Toprak Razgatlioglu, Nicolo Bulega and co explain status of contract talks

Should Toprak Razgatlioglu wait one more year amid Honda MotoGP rumours?
Rumours suggest that Toprak Razgatlioglu could move to MotoGP in 2026.

Can Toprak Razgatlioglu match Ducati’s benchmark? | WorldSBK Portimao test talking points
Here are three key topics for this weekend’s upcoming WorldSBK test at Portimao.
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We dug into Toprak Razgatlioglu's WorldSBK complaint to find out the truth
Here are the top three things we learned from the Australian World Superbike round.

EXCLUSIVE: Toprak Razgatlioglu crew chief reveals Turkish star’s riding secrets
“The first time he rode the BMW it didn’t let him do that…”

EXCLUSIVE: “Politics” worry about Toprak Razgatlioglu move to MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu is one of the most exciting riders in motorcycle racing, but could politics prevent him from moving to MotoGP?

Injuries cause uncertainty in title fight | Five WSBK talking points
Five of the main talking points in WorldSBK after the French Round at Magny-Cours.
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The four riders who could replace Alvaro Bautista if he leaves Ducati
Alvaro Bautista wants to continue with Ducati in WorldSBK next season, but will they take a different approach?

WorldSBK will make changes to keep ‘MotoGP on top’ in 2027
“Obviously, we want to have MotoGP on top and Superbike is meant to be stock bikes with some changes."

New WorldSBK combined weight a precursor for MotoGP?
WorldSBK’s move to a combined rider and bike minimum weight for 2024 leaves the premier MotoGP class isolated.

Anthony Gobert’s WorldSBK and 500GP career in pictures
A selection of pictures paying tribute to Anthony Gobert's career in World Superbike and 500GP.
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Predicting every manufacturer’s top rider, biggest surprise and more...
With pre-season testing right around the corner, here are some predictions from Crash.net heading into next month’s WorldSBK season-opener.

Why the 2024 WorldSBK season will be the best ever
New riders, world champion’s moving teams and first-time circuits should add more drama and excitement to WorldSBK than ever before in 2024.

2024 WorldSBK Provisional Rider Line-up: Who are the confirmed riders?
Here is the confirmed 2024 WorldSBK rider line-up.

Biggest storylines heading into the 2024 WorldSBK season
With the 2023 WorldSBK campaign done and dusted, we look ahead to the key storylines in 2024.
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Sam Lowes: From working in a quarry to 10-time Grand Prix winner
Sam Lowes closed a ten-year chapter in grand prix racing at Valencia.

Destined for success - are BMW becoming the KTM of WorldSBK?
BMW are poised to become a force in 2024 WorldSBK season as financial investment, the addition of Toprak Razgatlioglu and a new test team are changes that have all been made.

2023 WorldSBK fall report: Who topped the unwanted crash category?
The 2023 WorldSBK season produced 172 crashes, but who were the riders with the most falls?

How Alvaro Bautista can be crowned WorldSBK champion at Portimao
Alvaro Bautista will have his first match point this weekend as he looks to secure his second WorldSBK championship.
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