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Yamaha and Alex Lowes to Part Company at the end of 2019 Season

September 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe wishes to formally announce that they will part company with Alex Lowes after the final round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship season in Qatar. Lowes has been an integral part […]

Podium for Tom Sykes and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Magny-Cours

September 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours. Tom Sykes (GBR) claimed another WorldSBK podium for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the new BMW S 1000 RR. Sykes ended an exciting Saturday race at Magny-Cours (FRA) in third place, having actually […]

2019 WorldSBK season: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team Magny-Cours

September 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The next stop for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is Magny-Cours (FRA). Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) will contest the final European races of the […]

Final Europe round of the 2019 WorldSBK season: WorldSBK Magny-Cours

September 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The next stop for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is Magny-Cours (FRA). Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) will contest the final European races of the […]

Yamaha Revved up and Ready for the Last European WorldSBK Weekend in Magny-Cours

September 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK pairing of Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark head into final European round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship at Magny-Cours this weekend with their sights set firmly on […]

Difficult Sunday for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at hot Portimão

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. This race Sunday at Portimão (POR) did not bring the top results the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team had hoped for. The FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) Superpole race and the second main race were […]

Strong Superpole and bad luck in Saturday’s race for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team at Portimão

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. Saturday at Portimão (POR) was a day of mixed feelings for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team. After a strong performance in Superpole with second place for Tom Sykes (GBR) and ninth for Markus Reiterberger […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and Tom Sykes to race together also in 2020

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and Tom Sykes (GBR) will continue their successful cooperation in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in the coming 2020 season. Sykes will go in pursuit of top results […]

Ben Spies Returns to Portimão on Tenth Anniversary of his World Title

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ben Spies will return this weekend to the scene of his greatest triumph, as Yamaha welcome the former FIM Superbike World Champion as a special guest for this weekend’s WorldSBK round at the Autódromo Internacional […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the BMW S 1000 RR enter the final phase of the 2019 season at Portimão

September 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The long summer break in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is over. This weekend (6th to 8th September), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and its riders Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) enter the […]

Yamaha Riders Raring to go as WorldSBK Explodes Back into Action in Portimão

September 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, are set to resume their battle for a top three finish in the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship standings, as the series explodes back […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Portimão

August 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. The long FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) summer break ended for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team with two days of testing at Portimão (POR). At the same venue, the team with riders Tom Sykes […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Portimão

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. The long FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) summer break ended for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team with two days of testing at Portimão (POR). At the same venue, the team with riders Tom Sykes […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team to race with Eugene Laverty in 2020

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The rider line-up for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is taking shape. New to the team is experienced WorldSBK rider Eugene Laverty (GBR), who […]

Motorsport News: BMW S 1000 RR riders dominate the IRRC in Těrlicko

July 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

International Road Racing Championship: BMW S 1000 RR dominates in Těrlicko. Once again at the third round of the International Road Racing Championship season, in Těrlicko in the Czech Republic, there was no getting past […]

Next podium with the new BMW S 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

July 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Laguna Seca. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has recorded another podium finish with the BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) secured third place in the Superpole race […]

ELIAS & YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 WIN LAGUNA SECA

July 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 15. Toni Elias – GSX-R1000 – 1-2 Josh Herrin – GSX-R1000 – DNF-4 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias had a highly successful weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca […]

Next podium with the new BMW S 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Laguna Seca. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has recorded another podium finish with the BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) secured third place in the Superpole race […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Laguna Seca: Tom Sykes in the top four

July 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Laguna Seca. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team enjoyed more strong results with the new BMW S 1000 RR on Saturday at Laguna Seca (USA). Tom Sykes (GBR) secured fourth place on the grid in Superpole […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for the US round at Laguna Seca

July 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The action follows thick and fast in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Just one week after the races at Donington Park (GBR), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and riders Tom Sykes (GBR) and […]

Yamaha Riders Revved up for Laguna Seca Showdown

July 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The iconic Laguna Seca circuit in California plays host to Round 9 of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend. With the annual summer break following immediately afterwards, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK pairing of Alex […]

Marco Melandri Announces his Retirement

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Marco Melandri, has announced that he intends to retire from racing immediately after the final round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship in Qatar. The 36-year-old Italian’s decision to […]

Wins for the BMW S 1000 RR in Great Britain and France

July 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

British Superbike Championship: Taylor Mackenzie wins the Superstock race at Donington Park. The riders and teams in the Superstock class of the British Superbike Championship (BSB STK) were at Donington Park (GBR) at the weekend. […]

Strong performance by BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Donington Park

July 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. After pole position and a podium finish on Saturday, Sunday’s action in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Donington Park (GBR) did not go according to plan for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Pole position and a podium for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team once again had cause to celebrate at Donington Park (GBR). In Saturday’s Superpole qualifying, Tom Sykes (GBR) secured the first pole position for the new BMW S 1000 […]

Positive mid-season review in the new BMW S 1000 RR’s maiden season

July 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. This weekend (5th to 7th July) marks the start of the second half of the new BMW S 1000 RR’s maiden season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). At Donington Park in England, the BMW […]

WorldSBK Donington Park: Markus Reiterberger unable to compete due to illness

July 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Markus Reiterberger (GER) has had to cancel his participation in the eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season at Donington Park (GBR) at short notice. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider […]

Lowes and Van Der Mark Targets Racing Return at Donington Park

July 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, heads into his home race at Donington Park this weekend determined to repeat the potential that saw him challenge for the win last time out in Misano. Michael van […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and Tom Sykes celebrate first podium win

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano. When the chequered flag was waved at Misano (ITA), the joy in the garage of the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team knew no bounds. Tom Sykes (GBR) finished runner-up in Saturday’s race to claim the […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team confirms performance of the new BMW S 1000 RR in WorldSBK

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Having achieved the first podium finish for the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) on Saturday at Misano (ITA), the next podium was within reach for the BMW […]

Next stop Misano for the new BMW S1000RR and BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

June 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team is heading to the Italian Adriatic coast. This weekend (21st to 23rd June) sees the team compete with riders Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) on the new BMW S 1000 […]

Pata Yamaha’s Van der Mark Aiming to Repeat Jerez Success in Misano

June 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s R1 riders head into Round 7 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Misano keen to repeat the success of Jerez, where Michael van der Mark secured his first race win of the season […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team takes another top-5 with the BMW S1000RR

June 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Round six of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de La Frontera (ESP) concluded with the Superpole Race and the Sunday race for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Tom […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez: Another top-six finish for Tom Sykes

June 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team claimed another top-six finish with the new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished sixth in Saturday’s race […]

New BMW S1000RR world tour: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team visits Jerez de la Frontera

June 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The new BMW S 1000 RR’s world tour in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) enters the next phase. This weekend (7th to 9thJune), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and its riders Tom Sykes (GBR) […]

Confidence High as Yamaha Riders Head to Jerez

June 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, head into Round 6 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Jerez this weekend with their sights set firmly on the podium, following a […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Misano

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano Adriatico. Before heading to the sixth round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed two days of testing at Misano, Italy. […]

Shortened Sunday race day for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Imola

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imola. Sunday’s race day at Imola (ITA) was much shorter than planned for the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) claimed eighth and […]

Top 10 finish for Markus Reiterberger and BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Imola

May 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imola. Saturday’s race in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Imola (ITA) ended with a top ten finish for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Markus Reiterberger (GER) crossed the line in tenth place on […]

Solid Start in Imola for Van Der Mark as Sickness Strikes Lowes

May 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders made a solid rather than stellar start on the opening day of proceedings at Round 5 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Imola. It […]

Next stop Imola: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for the fifth round of the WorldSBK 2019

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is approaching after a four-week break. The fifth event of the season is taking place this coming weekend (10th to 12th May) at Imola, […]

Yamaha Riders Revved up and Ready for Imola Challenge

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK teams return to action this weekend at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, the venue for Round 5 of the 2019 FIM […]

impressive Superpole for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

April 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Assen. Saturday’s Assen (NED) action was shorter than expected for the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The afternoon’s opening race was cancelled due to snow. In the morning’s Superpole […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News Wins and podium finishes in France and South Africa

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

French Superbike Championship: One-two result for BMW racers at Le Mans. Made-to-measure start for BMW racers in the 2019 French Superbike Championship (FSBK): at the very first event of the season at Le Mans (FRA), […]

Day of mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. Sunday’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) races resulted in mixed emotions for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at MotorLand Aragón (ESP). In the Superpole race, Tom Sykes (GBR) once again rode his new BMW […]

Lowes Makes Strong Start to Aragon Weekend

April 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, made a strong start to Round 3 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Aragon today. The 28-year-old Briton, three times a podium finisher last time out in Thailand, […]

Yamaha Riders Target the Podium as WorldSBK Lands in Europe

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With four podium finishes in the opening two rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders head to Aragon this weekend, determined to carry the momentum […]

Top Three for Cortese as Yamaha Start Strongly in Thailand

March 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders enjoyed a strong opening day at Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Thailand, with all four riders finishing inside the top six. […]

Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team looking forward to the 2019 opener in Australia

February 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. After months of preparation, things are getting serious: next weekend, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the brand new BMW S 1000 RR will start the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Extended WorldSBK Line Up For 2019

January 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official line up for the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team will once again lead the way as Yamaha’s reference team, but this […]

Strong Start to 2019 Season for Yamaha WorldSBK Riders

January 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes got his 2019 WorldSBK campaign off to a flying start in the first test of the new season in Jerez this week. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider finished the two-day test second on […]

Get Ready to conquer the track on the YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’

December 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The hyper exclusive 2019 YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’ is ready to order now! Sporting the same livery used by the Yamaha Factory Racing Team for their record breaking fourth consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours victory, this […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be competing with Shaun Muir Racing in the WorldSBK

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In the upcoming 2019 season, BMW Motorrad Motorsportwill compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) withthe new BMW S 1000 RR. This will take place in collaboration withShaun Muir Racing. The British team headed […]

Gagne and Camier fight to double points finish in Portimão Race 2

September 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team completed round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship with a double points haul in Race 2 at Portimão. Camier and Gagne started Race 2 from fourteenth and […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team all set for Aragón

April 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship heads to Europe for the first time in 2018 as Aragón hosts the third round of the season. After showing glimpses of brilliance at the first two rounds, the Red […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Unveil 2018 Road Racing Lineup

February 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official road racing lineup for 2018, with the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team leading the way as they spearhead the challenge for glory in the FIM Superbike […]

Season finale for the BMW S1000RR racers in the Superbike World Championship

November 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

In two championships that count towards the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy the 2017 season drew to a close last weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its last two races of the year […]

Pata Yamaha Hunting for Podiums at Jerez

October 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team will be pushing hard to secure more podiums in Jerez this weekend at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship after recording their first ever double […]