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Tommy Bridewell considers WorldSBK future ahead of Cremona wildcard
“I love British Superbike; I enjoy racing there, but...”

Nicolo Bulega aims to recover “a lot of points” on absent Toprak Razgatlioglu in WSBK title chase
“I don’t expect anything, I try to stay focused on my job.”

BMW “can’t say” if Toprak Razgatlioglu “will be back” at Aragon World Superbike
Uncertainty remains around the return schedule of Toprak Razgatlioglu, the current WorldSBK championship leader.

Alvaro Bautista not focused on beating Nicolo Bulega in WorldSBK 2024
“For me, it’s [more] important that I can finish the season with a good feeling than the position I finish.”

Decision made on Alvaro Bautista fitness for Italian World Superbike
WorldSBK has made its decision on Alvaro Bautista’s participation in this weekend’s Italian Round at Cremona.

Yamaha launches new race-focused R1
2025 will see the launch of a new Yamaha R1, designed specifically for the race track.

Pirelli continues with development tyres at Italian WorldSBK
Despite the Cremona Circuit being new to WorldSBK, Pirelli is taking development tyres to the circuit for this weekend’s Italian Round.

BMW name injured Toprak Razgatlioglu's replacement in Cremona
Championship leader forced to sit out Italy round

Jonathan Rea provides injury update after Cremona WSBK withdrawal
“I’m doing everything at home to be back at 100%”

Alvaro Bautista “will be a more complete rider” after 2024 struggles
“I had to learn and improve on other abilities that maybe in 2022 and 2023, I didn’t use and now I have to use them.”

One-day retirement postponed for Yamaha rider replacing injured Jonathan Rea
Jonathan Rea has been ruled out of this weekend's inaugural Cremona WorldSBK on medical grounds.

Bradley Ray gets WorldSBK teammate at Cremona
Motoxracing will double its WorldSBK presence in Cremona as Alessandro Delbianco joins Bradley Ray.

Yamaha call on ex-WSBK racer to replace Dominique Aegerter at Cremona
Dominique Aegerter will miss this weekend's Cremona WorldSBK.

Honda finds setup progress at Aragon WorldSBK test
Following positive signs in recent WorldSBK rounds, HRC focused on refining the setup of the CBR1000RR-R at a recent Aragon test.
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No rest for the wicked as Alex Lowes, Kawasaki return to WorldSBK action in test
Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani gear up for the final rounds of the 2024 WorldSBK season with a two-day Kawasaki test at Motorland Aragon

Major development in recovery of Mia Rusthen
“Mia is back! Just as smart, strong, sweet, sensitive, stubborn, funny and wonderful"

“It's too dangerous!”: Ex-WorldSBK star urges change after Toprak Razgatlioglu injury
Marco Melandri calls on officials to make changes to Magny-Cours in the name of safety after Toprak Razgatlioglu's injury during WorldSBK round

Sam Lowes gets back in the groove with pre-Aragon WorldSBK test
Sam Lowes conducts a one-day WorldSBK test at Aragon in an effort to transform his fortunes in what has been a tough maiden season with Marc VDS Ducati
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BMW provides update on Toprak Razgatlioglu, Cremona WorldSBK still a doubt
Leader Toprak Razgatlioglu remains a doubt to compete in Round 9 of the 2024 WorldSBK Championship at Cremona following his Magny-Cours injury
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Alex Lowes rues missed victory shot as crash, tech gremlins scupper WorldSBK bid
Kawasaki's Alex Lowes has to make do with a second and fourth in Magny-Cours WorldSBK despite showing pace to win in France
![Toprak Razgatlioglu, ROKiT BMW Motorrad, BMW M 1000 RR [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1165424_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
Toprak Razgatlioglu provides update from hospital amid Cremona uncertainty
Toprak Razgatlioglu hits the recovery trail as he bids to get back to full fitness

Yamaha admit doubt over Jonathan Rea in Cremona after “emergency surgery”
Yamaha WorldSBK boss Paul Denning admits it will be a 'tough challenge' for Jonathan Rea to return to full fitness in time for Round 9 at Cremona

Xavi Vierge, Iker Lecuona positive as Honda shows improvement at French WorldSBK
“The problems are still the same but we’re trying to minimise them. We’re making good progress in all areas.”