Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will make the long-awaited move to MotoGP in 2026, and it has now been officially confirmed. The two-time Superbike World Champion from Turkey has signed a two-year contract with the Prima Pramac Yamaha Team. After a brief but successful intermezzo with BMW, the 27-year-old is thus returning to the Yamaha family - but this time on the big stage of Grand Prix racing.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, currently one of the most spectacular and successful riders in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), will make the leap to MotoGP in 2026. According to information from Motorsport.com Global and Speedweek.com, a corresponding contract with Yamaha has already been signed. The exceptional Turkish rider will join the Pramac team - making history: he will be the first Turkish rider in MotoGP.
Ducati has officially unveiled the next-generation Panigale V4 R during a two-day Superbike test at the Misano World Circuit on May 27, 2025. The bike, destined for competition in the 2026 World Superbike Championship, was ridden by test rider Michele Pirro, who completed 39 laps. His best lap time was 1:34.574 minutes—about 1.5 seconds slower than Toprak Razgatlioglu's fastest time of the day (1:33.034) aboard a BMW.
The rumor mill surrounding Toprak Razgatlioglu and MotoGP is picking up speed again. According to the latest information, the two-time Superbike World Champion could make his first appearances for Honda in the premier class of motorcycle racing as early as 2025 - but initially only as a wildcard starter.
The season finale of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Jerez de la Frontera brought a dream ending for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Toprak Razgatlioglu, rider of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, secured the world championship title on Saturday with his BMW M 1000 RR. But that was not all: on Sunday he took his 18th win of the season, and his team-mate Michael van der Mark completed the perfect weekend with a third place, thus fulfilling their dream of a joint podium.
HJC Helmets has been supporting American racer Garrett Gerloff for years in various racing series, from MotoAmerica to MotoGP. One of the outstanding individuals they have sponsored is Garrett Gerloff, known as the Lonestar Ranger in WorldSBK. Garrett's association with HJC spans six years, during which he has represented the brand. For this reason, HJC announces the launch of the Garrett Gerloff HJC Helmet Replica, a tribute to his collaboration and achievements.
Ducati once again made history in the motorsport world in 2023 by winning world titles in MotoGP, WorldSBK and WorldSSP, led by stars such as Francesco Bagnaia. These outstanding achievements demonstrate Ducati's technical superiority and consistent pursuit of perfection in racing.
An earthquake in motorcycle racing: six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea leaves Kawasaki in an unprecedented move to join Yamaha. Between broken records and new alliances, the Superbike world faces an eventful future.
Alvaro Bautista, reigning World Champion of the Superbike World Championship, will compete at the MotoGP Grand Prix in Malaysia just two weeks after the season finale in Jerez.
The final round of the 2023 World Superbike Championship, which was supposed to be held at Argentina's Circuit de San Juan Villicum, will now not take place. Instead, they are in the process of finding an alternative venue for the end of the season, which will be communicated soon.
In a dramatic twist, the Kawasaki WorldSBK team announces its withdrawal from the legendary Suzuka 8hr 2023, a decision made after careful consideration and due to a controversial and disappointing result last year.
The FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) requires a minimum of 40% non-fossil fuels from 2024. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is cooperating with NORDOEL as part of the DeCarTrans project to develop renewable high-performance fuels for racing and everyday use, with the first on-track tests scheduled for later this year.
There were some surprises and disappointments in the first main race of the Superbike World Championship in Mandalika (Indonesia). The Spanish Ducati factory rider Alvaro Bautista was able to win the race in his favor, taking the first victory for Ducati at this circuit. The reigning world champion thus further extended his lead in the championship. Also on the podium were Yamaha factory riders Toprak Razgatlioglu and Andrea Locatelli.
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola will host the seventh round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship from July 14-16, 2023. After a three-year break, the Italian circuit is now returning to the WorldSBK calendar. All three classes will compete at the Italian round.
Ducati rider Alvaro Bautista won all the races at the first event of the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island in Australia. As a result, he travels to the second event in Indonesia as the clear world championship leader. His direct world championship rivals Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Yamaha) missed the jump into the top 3 and left many points on Sunday.
Ducati-Werkspilot Alvaro Bautista gewinnt das erste Rennen der Superbike-WM-Saison 2023 auf Phillip Island (Australien) bei schwierigen Bedingungen. Der amtierende Titelverteidiger setzte sich gegen seine WM-Herausforderer Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) und Toprak Razgatlioglu (Yamaha) durch.
The first WSBK test for the year 2023 took place in Jerez. Toprak Razgatlioglu set the best time, but rookie Dominique Aegerter also impressed with his performance. BMW and Honda were disappointing, while Kawasaki worked on improving efficiency. The 2023 Ducati was tested by world champion Alvaro Bautista, while rookie Danilo Petrucci rode the 2022 Ducati and worked on the base set-up.
Kawasaki has announced that the contract between the six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea and the Kawasaki Racing Team has been extended for another two years.
BMW has announced that Michael van der Mark will not take part in the WorldSBK season opener at Aragon.
Michael van der Mark has to miss the tests in Misano because he broke his leg last Sunday after a fall during mountain bike training.