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
Career-best form secures 2026 return as Relph sets sights on championship fight
Alex Lowes finishes fastest for Bimota as Manzi makes big progress, Dixon takes a tumble
Locatelli and Yamaha set the pace on the opening day as ex-MotoGP stars adapt to new machinery
Back to where it all began for WorldSBK titles record holder
