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Brixx WorldSBK Ride the Portimão Rollercoaster

October 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Ride the Portimão Rollercoaster in Friday Free Practice 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Free Practice in fifth position overall, with his P1 lap in FP1 having […]

Last event of the WorldSBK triple-header

October 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The last event of the WorldSBK “triple-header” will be staged this weekend at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal. It will be the eleventh round of the 2021 WorldSBK season, the last in Europe […]

Esports Challenge 2021: Showdown at Portimão Finale

September 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge is approaching its final round in 2021 and has a very special highlight in store from 27th September. The RIDE 4 racing game provides motorbike and gaming fans from […]

Finale in the BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge 2021: Showdown

September 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge is approaching its final round in 2021 and has a very special highlight in store from 27th September. The RIDE 4 racing game provides motorbike and gaming fans from […]

Turkish rider now moves into fifth in 2021 WorldSSP300 standings

September 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sofuoğlu Scores Second WorldSSP300 Victory of the Season at Jerez In Sunday’s FIM Supersport 300 World Championship race from the Circuito de Jerez, Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSSP300 Supported Team’s Bahattin Sofuoğlu scored a dominant victory, […]

Circuit of Jerez de la Frontera Spain hosts tenth round of 2021 WorldSBK

September 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Circuit of Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) will host the tenth round of the 2021 WorldSBK season, second event of the “triple-header” that will conclude next week in Portimao (Portugal).Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi […]

Superbike World Championship is facing its first historic triple

September 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team ready for the Catalunya Round at the Montmelò circuit in Barcelona (Spain) The Superbike World Championship is facing its first historic “triple”. The WSBK paddock has already arrived in […]

Action comes thick and fast over the next few weeks in the FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK

September 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. For BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the action comes thick and fast over the next few weeks in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), with three race weekends in a row. First, this weekend (17th to […]

Fabio Quartararo Delivers Third Consecutive Yamaha Win After Perfect Portimao Performance

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP maintained their 100% win record this weekend after Fabio Quartararo converted pole position into his second victory of the season with a perfect race in Portugal. The Frenchman claimed victory by […]

Difficult Crash for Ducati at MotoGP Autódromo Internacional do Algarve Portimão

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia scored his second podium of the season at the Portuguese GP held today at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve near Portimão.The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, forced to start from eleventh on the grid, […]

Dramatic and hard-fought MotoGP World Championship Portimão 3rd round

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18. GRANDE PRÉMIO 888 DE PORTUGAL Race Classification: Joan Mir: 3rd (+ 4.948) Alex Rins: DNF Perfect conditions in Portimão set the tone for a dramatic and hard-fought third […]

Incredible time for Ducati at MotoGP Portimão

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Second-row start for Miller, fourth in qualifying at Portimão. Bagnaia forced to start from 11th on the grid tomorrow as his pole position lap and new circuit record got cancelled due to yellow […]

HUSQVARNA CROSSES THE FINISH LINE FOR BEST MOTO3 FINISH IN 2021

April 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ONE OF THE HARDEST AND MOST TECHNICAL CIRCUITS ON THE MOTOGP™ CALENDAR WAS THE SCENE FOR THE GRANDE PREMIO 888 DE PORTUGAL AND A STERLING PERFORMANCE BY HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES’ ROMANO FENATI WHO SCORED The Algarve […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR PLACE HIGH IN PORTUGAL FOR DAY 1

April 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 16. Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’40.285 (+ 0.419) Alex Rins: 4th – 1’40.328 (+ 0.462) The MotoGP™ World Championship got into gear on Friday for the third round of […]

Well-respected Irishman MotoGP Crew Chief to miss Portimão

April 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. This weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit will see the absence of a key member of Team Suzuki Ecstar following a positive test. Frankie Carchedi […]

First European round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship Portimão

April 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the first two extra-European races held in Qatar, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Portugal for the third round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for this weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do […]

MotoGP Ducati Jack Miller Racer Surgery Results

April 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Australian rider was operated on by Dr Mir this evening in Barcelona. He is expected to return to action in the next Portuguese GP in Portimão in about ten days Jack Miller underwent surgery […]

MotoGP Danilo Petrucci still struggling to find himself comfortable on his bike

November 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Fourth-row start for Andrea Dovizioso, twelfth in qualifying at Portimão. Danilo Petrucci, in eighteenth, will start from the sixth row Andrea Dovizioso, fourth at the end of FP3, set the twelfth fastest time […]

Challenge for Ducati on Narrow Portimão Track with MotoGP Engine Power

November 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Andrea Dovizioso ends with the seventh-fastest time the first day of free practices at Portimão. Nineteenth Danilo Petrucci. Andrea Dovizioso sets the seventh fastest time overall at the end of the first day […]

Thrilling footage and close times at MotoGP Algarve International Circuit in Portimao Day One

November 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 20. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 6th – 1’39.732 (+ 0.315) Alex Rins: 17th – 1’40.213 (+ 0.796) The first day of action at the Algarve International Circuit in […]

Big Stakes for Suzuki’s Joan Mir at MotoGP Valencia Ricardo Tormo circuit

November 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 11. One week after the European Grand Prix, the Valencia Grand Prix will host the penultimate round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship season – also at Ricardo Tormo […]

Italian SBK Champion to substitute current Aprilia MotoGP Racer

October 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

LORENZO SAVADORI TO DÉBUT IN MOTOGP WITH APRILIA THE ITALIAN SBK CHAMP WILL BE ASTRIDE THE APRILIA RS-GP THROUGH THE END OF THE 2020 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Noale, 27 October 2020 – Lorenzo Savadori will […]

LOPEZ PUSHES TO 11th POSITION IN SECOND Moto3 ARAGÓN RACE

October 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The climate during Free Practice and Qualification was more favourable to the riders and it was a little easier to find grip thanks to the higher temperatures compared to the Grand Prix of Aragón a […]

Podium and Strong Finishes sees bLU cRU Riders Strengthen Title Challenge at Portimão

August 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portimão provided two gripping FIM Supersport 300 World Championship races, and bLU cRU duo Unai Orradre and Bahattin Sofuoglu put in stellar performances to ensure they remain well in title contention. After an impressive […]

WorldSBK Race-2 restart allows Great comeback for Ducati

August 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Scott Redding and Chaz Davies overcome the difficulties of the Portimao weekend thanks to an exciting Race-2 that allows the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders to finish second and fourth respectively.Starting from the second […]

Turbulent WorldSBK Sunday at Portimão Racetrack

August 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. With the Superpole race and race two on Sunday, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed the third round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2020 (WorldSBK) season at Portimão (POR). Tom Sykes (GBR) brought […]

Racer becomes 1st in history to win 5 consecutive WorldSSP races

August 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Record Breaking Locatelli Doubles Up in Portimão Thriller Andrea Locatelli became the first rider in history to win five consecutive FIM Supersport World Championship races, as the Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team ace doubled […]

MotoGP Brno Ducati Disappointed as racers Struggled to get the Bike Working

August 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

PRTWorldSBK Race-1. Difficult race for Redding and Davies, seventh and eleventh respectively under the chequered flag. It was a tough Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao. […]

Pata Yamaha Scores Scintillating Double Portimão Podium at FIM Superbike World Championship

August 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla duo of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Michael van der Mark fought to second and third positions respectively in Race 1 of the third round of the FIM Superbike […]

Pata Yamaha Ready to Push at Portimão WorldSBK Race

August 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After its long-awaited return, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla heads directly to Autódromo Internacional do Algarve for the third round in the restarted FIM Superbike World Championship, held back-to-back following round two […]

Scott Redding and Chaz Davies to complete Sunday’s historic 1-2 WorldSBK Racing

August 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Following the amazing weekend in Jerez, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is ready for the challenge in Portugal. Just three days after the extraordinary results achieved at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto […]

WorldSBK Interview: Great Fun on a motorbike at more than 300 km/h

August 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. The term ‘home race’ is used regularly in motorsport to describe an event taking place in the home country of a rider, team or manufacturer. However, when the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) visits […]

The waiting is over: WorldSBK action is coming thick and fast in Jerez and Portimão

July 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. For five months the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has had to exercise great patience. Now the action is coming thick and fast. Since the season-opener at the end of February/start of March on Phillip […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its pre-season preparations with the BMW S1000RR in Spain and Portugal

January 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has continued its preparations for the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) with a double test. Last week, the team and its riders […]

Redding 2nd and Davies 5th with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati as Portimao testing closes

January 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The second 2020 test session, held at the Autodromo Internacional Algarve in Portimao (Portugal), ended with an excellent result for Scott Redding and Chaz Davies who finished in 2nd and 5th position respectively. It was […]

Lowes Bounces Back to Portimão Podium

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes reclaimed third position in the WorldSBK championship standings from his Pata Yamaha WorldSBK teammate, Michael van der Mark, with a strong showing in Portimão today. The 28-year-old Briton stormed to a podium finish […]

Caricasulo Victorious in Red-Flagged WorldSSP Race at Portimão

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just ten points separates Bardahl Evan Bros. Yamaha Supported WorldSSP riders, Randy Krummenacher and Federico Caricasulo, at the top of the FIM Supersport World Championship standings, after Caricasulo took his third race win of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fireworks Expected as WorldSSP Title Battle Resumes in Portimão

September 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal plays host to Round 9 of the FIM Supersport World Championship this weekend. With four races remaining and the top three in the standings separated by just […]

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 […]

Two days of official World Superbike testing at Portimao conclude for the Aruba.it Racing

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

World Superbike took to the track again today after the long summer break, which has lasted since the previous round in the USA in mid-July. The mid-season appointment was two days of collective testing at […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sabatucci and Verdoïa Make it a bLU cRU One-Two on the Podium at Donington Park

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Trasimeno Yamaha rider, Kevin Sabatucci, took his first-ever World Championship win in what was an incident-packed WorldSSP300 race at Donington Park. The 20-year-old Italian was joined on the podium by fellow bLU cRU rider, […]

NEW BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM CONCLUDES SPANISH TEST

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. The Buildbase Suzuki team’s preparations for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship began in earnest this week, with Bradley Ray, Richard Cooper, and new recruit Luke Stapleford enjoying […]

Yamaha WorldSBK Teams Raring to go Ahead of Phillip Island Opener

February 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK Teams concluded a positive preseason at the two-day official test in Phillip Island on Tuesday. Both are now ready for the opening round of the 2019 […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. In its preparation for the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed a double test. On Wednesday and Thursday, the team took it […]

Cluzel Leads the Yamaha Charge to Top the Timesheet in Portimão

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Jules Cluzel who fired the opening shots in what promises to be an intriguing battle for the 2019 Supersport World Championship title, as the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider posted the fastest time […]

Bautista and Davies wrap up two further days of testing at Portimão with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies, the two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders, have concluded two days of winter testing at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve circuit in Portimão.After last weeks’ test at Jerez, this […]

Lowes Leads the Way For Yamaha in Portimão

January 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Alex Lowes who once again led the Yamaha charge in Portugal, with the 28-year-old Briton continuing his impressive form to finish the two-days of testing second on the timesheet. After a difficult opening […]

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 […]

Positive Opening Day in Magny-Cours for Lowes and Van Der Mark

September 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a solid opening to Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in France today. After a frustrating weekend last time out in Portimão, Alex Lowes bounced back […]

bLU cRU Crew Ready for Season Finale in Magny-Cours

September 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a difficult weekend last time out in Portimão, the four bLU cRU riders head this week to France and the Circuit de Nevers in Magny-Cours determined to end their seasons on a high with […]

Magny-Cours awaits the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

September 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team heads to France’s Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours this weekend and is targeting a return to form at the final European round of the 2018 season. After a challenging […]

Challenging Portimão Weekend for the bLU cRU Riders

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Round 7 of the FIM World Supersport 300 Championship at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão proved a challenging one for the bLU cRU riders. All four riders struggled to find a set up […]

Victory for Caricasulo in dramatic Portimão World Supersport Race

September 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team rider, Federico Caricasulo, started the second half of the season as he ended the first, with a win in today’s dramatic World Supersport race in Portimão, which was red flagged […]

On Form Van der Mark Fights for Victory in Portimão Race 2

September 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Third in World Superbike Race 1 yesterday, Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark went one better today, with a superlative ride to second place after a tremendous battle at the front […]

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 […]

Portimão a stiff test for Triple M Honda World Superbike Team

September 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Triple M Honda World Superbike Team got its season back underway under the warm sunshine of a Portuguese autumn after the long summer break since the previous round at Misano in early July. The […]

GRT Yamaha Dominate Qualifying in Portimão

September 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team riders, Lucas Mahias and Federico Caricasulo, will start tomorrow’s 18-lap World Supersport race from positions one and two on the grid after dominating qualifying in Portimão this afternoon. European Supersport […]

Van der Mark Charges to the Podium in Portimão

September 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark got the final part of his 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship campaign off to a flying start today, with a superb third place finish in […]

GRT Yamaha start strongly in Portimão

September 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team got Round 9 of the FIM World Supersport Championship off to a flying start, with reigning champion Lucas Mahias ending the day second on combined times and teammate Federico […]

Camier and Gagne aiming for improvement at Portimão

September 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team endured a challenging start to the Portimão round of the WorldSBK championship as Leon Camier and Jake Gagne narrowly missed out on qualifying directly for Superpole 2. In […]

bLU cRU Riders Aim High in Portimão

September 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a spectacular race in Misano followed immediately by the long summer break, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders are ready to return to action this weekend in Portimão, venue for Round 7 of […]

GRT Yamaha Target the Podium in Portimão

September 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team head this week to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, and Round 9 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship, with their sights set firmly on the podium. […]

Van der Mark and Lowes Raring to go as WorldSBK Returns to Action in Portugal

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team heads to Portugal keen to continue where they left off ahead of the long summer break, as racing finally resumes this weekend with Round 10 of the 2018 MOTUL […]

Productive Portimão Test for Lowes and van der Mark

August 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark returned to WorldSBK action this week after the long summer break, with a productive two-day test at the Autodromo Internacional do […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders Ready to Kick Off Season in Aragon

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The five young Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders are ready to get the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship underway in Aragon, Spain this weekend. Spearheading the attack on the title will be Indonesian […]

Pata Yamaha Make Excellent Progress in Portimao

January 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a successful two-day test on Monday in Portimao, completing 334 laps in total and continuing their excellent build up to the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes […]

Pre-season progress continues at Portimão for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

January 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continued its preparation for the 2018 WorldSBK season with two days of productive testing at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. Following on from a successful test at […]