Phillip Island test ends with Bayliss on the pace and Gardner focused on recovery ahead of the opener
Italian star the red-hot favourite for Round 1 after topping every session, with Bimota impressing and Honda’s Jake Dixon ruled out injured
Ducati’s new Panigale V4 R tops the first practice day as Turn 6 claims two early spills
If you’re heading to the Island for the WorldSBK opener, here’s what else is worth factoring into the weekend
New factories, new riders and no defending champ in sight… WSSP 2026 is shaping up as one of the most wide-open battlegrounds in years
A new era will be ushered in at Phillip Island next week, after the long-established power trio experienced a change of factory status, job description, or even a whole racing class
Fully fit and firmly established with GYTR GRT Yamaha, Remy Gardner heads into his fourth WorldSBK season with targeting regular podium finishes
Bulega and Lecuona lead the way on day 2 in wet, windy conditions
Gerloff tops weather disrupted opening day
Ducati on top as Lowes, Vierge flash early-season speed
The 2026 grid isn’t just changing – it’s erupting
Shattered pre-season to second straight crown for the departing Toprak
