SBK World Championship

1. THE FUTURE IS NOW: 2026 set for grand kick off in Australia as WorldSBK heads ‘Down Under’

   After all the testing and all the talking, it’s time to go racing in 2026 as WorldSBK ushers in a new season

2. PREVIEW: Masia looks to take the field by storm in Australia after a dominant showing in Official Testing!

   The WorldSSP season opener is just around the corner. Read more below to get fully up to date on what to watch out for at Phillip Island!

3. NEW SCHEDULE: All the key times for the 2026 season-opener in Australia!

   The WorldSBK and WorldSSP riders are lined up and raring to race this weekend, check out the weekend’s full schedule down below!

4. STEVE ENGLISH OPINION: Iker Lecuona is the most intriguing rider on the grid

   As the paddock gears up for the opening round of the year WorldSBK commentator Steve English picks his most interesting rider on the grid. Iker Lecuona has moved from Honda to Ducati for 2026 and needs to deliver from the outset

5. Pirelli reveal tyre allocation for Australia, new SC1 medium to debut at Phillip Island

   There’s a new tyre for the WorldSBK riders to use as the 2026 season gets underway at the beautiful Phillip Island

6. Bulega beats Montella as the #11 remains P1 ‘Down Under’, Oliveira climbs into the top six

   The #11 remains the rider to beat in Australia as he became the first rider during the Official Test to lap in the 1’28s

7. Masia strikes again in FP1 on Day 2 with three Triumphs and a ZXMOTO giving chase from the top six

   Again in P2, Philipp Oettl is shaping up to be a name to watch in the 2026 title fight.

8. "I think you can see Axel’s happiness reflected in his lap times" – Roda praises quick Bassani-Pallares adaptation

   The #47 has a new crew chief for 2026 and the pair seem to be working well together despite limited testing in January

9. WorldSBK to be broadcast on DAZN Portugal in 2026

   DAZN Portugal will be the home of WorldSBK in 2026, with Portuguese fans able to follow Miguel Oliveira's new journey

10. FOUR FROM FOUR: Bulega cements his place at the top of the timesheets after finishing Tuesday in P1

    The #11 has been unbeatable in Australia throughout the Official Test as he secured top spot for the second day running

11. Masia pips Bayliss for P1 to remain atop the timesheets after a rainy conclusion to Day 2 of the Australia Test

    Booth-Amos and Mahias land back up near the front to conclude the final test day of the 2026 preseason

12. Baldassarri discusses "unexpected" Official Test pace, is he in the podium mix for Australia?

    The Italian rider was third-fastest on Day 2 of the Australia Test as he showcased his potential ‘Down Under’

13. "Let’s keep the motivation high to be faster during the weekend" – Locatelli aiming to turn fortunes around

    The #55 is usually strong at Phillip Island but his testing times left him down the timesheets on both Monday and Tuesday

14. FIM reveal list of homologated bikes for 2026 campaign

    With the season kicking off in just a few days, the FIM have presented the list of bikes eligible for competition this year

15. WorldSBK adds Greece to 2026 broadcast network with ANT1+

    Live coverage of WorldSBK will be provided on ANT1+, while free-to-air highlights will be on ANT1 TV

16. FAST FACTS: easy guide and key numbers from WorldSBK’s last visit to Phillip Island!

    2026 is upon us at Phillip Island, so let’s take a dive into the key numbers from last year’s incredible visit Down Under

17. FORM GUIDE: Bautista aims to become the oldest WorldSBK race winner, can Bulega match Fogarty?

    The #19 will make history with his next win, as he looks to pass Max Biaggi for the honour of being WorldSBK’s oldest race winner

18. PLAY AND WIN BIG: Predict the Tissot Superpole time and claim a variety of exclusive prizes!

    The WorldSBK Predictor game is back once again in 2026 for every round offering a variety of exclusive prizes won by correctly guessing that Round’s pole-setting time!

19. BRAKING IN DETAIL: What is the toughest corner at Phillip Island for braking?

    Check out some incredible numbers provided by Brembo about the challenges of Phillip Island

20. GALLERY: The class of 2026 gather for traditional Chevron photoshoot at Phillip Island

    The WorldSBK and WorldSSP riders in Australia took part in the annual Chevron photoshoot ahead of the first round of the season

21. Download the WorldSBK app – Follow the epic 2026 campaign on the go!

    With features like Live Timing, Rider Tracking and live commentary, the WorldSBK app is a must-have to follow the 2026 season!

22. OUTSPOKEN AHEAD OF PHILLIP ISLAND: "I can say I have the chance to win the Championship… I couldn’t say that before"

    The first media day of the year is in the books with plenty of spicy quotes coming from Phillip Island…

23. Superbike Advocates Racing confirm entry to the 2026 WorldSBK field: "We’re here to build, to learn quickly, and to fight"

    In a surprise late addition to the 2026 grid, Tommy Bridewell and Superbike Advocates Racing throw their hat into the ring in WorldSBK’s 2026 season!

24. Brembo becomes WorldSBK’s Innovation Partner

    A new agreement has been signed between Brembo and WorldSBK, with the braking system manufacturer becoming the Championship’s Innovation Partner

25. Where to watch WorldSBK throughout the 2026 season?

    2026 is set to be a sensational season in WorldSBK, so find out where and how you can watch it throughout the year