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Manufacturer Achieves 100 WorldSBK Podiums at Imola

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Achieves 100 WorldSBK Podiums in Imola Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took their second team 1-2 qualifying result of 2023, followed by a thrilling performance in Race […]

This Ducati rider ties the record of wins in one season

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista hits 17 in Imola with standard Pirelli tyres The Ducati rider ties the record of wins in one season held by Polen and Rea; Manzi back to his winning ways in WorldSSP […]

Ducati faces more difficulties during WorldSSP Imola

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Super Friday for Rinaldi who grabs P1 at Imola. Bautista eighth quickest. Bulega fourth in WorldSSP Friday’s free practices for the Italian Round – the seventh round of the 2023 WorldSBK season held at the […]

Italian rider underwent the necessary medical examinations after scary WorldSBK accident

July 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Michael Rinaldi “FIT” for the free practice sessions of the Italian Round. Bautista and Bulega ready to defend their leadership in WorldSBK and WorldSSP Michael Rinaldi will be riding the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Ducati […]

Imola’s returns to WorldSBK calendar as Pirelli brings the complete front range

July 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

As Imola’s returns to the WorldSBK calendar, Pirelli brings the complete front range while at the rear the new development SCQ, which debuted at Misano, returns to the scene The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino […]

Another weekend under the banner of Ducati comes to an end

July 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and its riders, Bautista and Bulega, dominate the WorldSBK races at Donington Park, Superpole Race goes to Razgatlioglu Yet another weekend under the banner of Ducati red has just come to an […]

Scary red flag accident involving Ducati at WorldSSP Donington

July 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sixteenth win of the season for an extraordinary Bautista. Rinaldi involved in a scary accident. Bulega’s perfect weekend in WorldSSP First, the concern for the scary accident involving Michael Rinaldi, which required the display of […]

Wheel lock-up ruins Michael Rinaldi WorldSSP day for Ducati

July 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista triumphs in Race-1 after an exciting battle. Rinaldi (P13) halted by a issue. Perfect Saturday for Bulega with pole position and P1 in WorldSSP Saturday at Donington saw Alvaro Bautista taking another extraordinary victory […]

Wins go to Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and WorldSSP

July 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista, new records and Pirelli SC0 on Donington WorldSBK Saturday Pole goes to Rea (Kawasaki) but the wins go to the Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and in WorldSSP (Bulega); the soft standard SC0 rear […]

UK Round in WorldSBK Donington likely remembered as day of limited track activity

June 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rain affects the first day of free practice action in the UK Round at Donington The Friday of free practice for the UK Round in Donington is likely to be remembered as a day of […]

Donington circuit midway point of the Superbike World Championship season

June 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista, Rinaldi, and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Panigale V4R in England for the UK Round. Bulega will also be on track tomorrow in WorldSSP The UK Round represents the midway point of the Superbike […]

WorldSBK and WorldSSP tires available for sale on the market

June 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli is ready to take to the track at Donington Park, the circuit that will host the riders of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes for the sixth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend. The track, […]

Fantastic yet frenetic atmosphere at Misano WorldSSP

June 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: An Emotional Weekend of Gratitude and Successes in Misano Round five of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” was an emotional one for Yamaha Racing with plenty of […]

Unbeatable as he took his third consecutive hat trick of the WorldSSP season

June 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Another perfect weekend for Bautista who takes a third triple win in a row. Rinaldi battles for second place but crashes out six laps from the end. Second place for Bulega in WorldSSP Alvaro Bautista […]

Extraordinary WorldSSP Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

June 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Superb 1-2 for Bautista and Rinaldi in race 1 at Misano. Bulega dominates to take the win in WorldSSP It’s been an extraordinary Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team as Alvaro Bautista triumphed […]

Ducati one-two “in yellow” with Pirelli SCX development tire

June 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole man Bautista wins the first race of the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round ahead of teammate Rinaldi; Ducati also takes the win in WorldSSP with Bulega whereas Ieraci wins in WorldSSP300 The first day […]

Sunny first day of action at WorldSSP Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

June 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista tops the timesheet on Misano Friday, with Rinaldi in P4. Bulega on top in WorldSSP with P1 A sunny first day of action at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, stage this weekend of […]

Great expectations for Ducati Home Round in WorldSSP & WorldSBK

June 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Everything is ready for the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round, the fifth event of the 2023 WorldSBK season that will kick off with free practice on Friday morning at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. It […]

New extra soft tire development from Pirelli for riders

May 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The new development extra soft tyre should ensure greater consistency of performance over distance; meanwhile, a new development set for the 300 class riders In the fifth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will […]

Yamaha’s vision of nurturing talent and forging long-term relationships with riders

May 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Andrea Locatelli will remain with Yamaha until the end of the 2025 season, after agreeing terms with the 26-year-old Italian to extend the existing agreement for two […]

Bad crash forced Ducati to interrupt first day of WorldSSP testing

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two days of testing concluded at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team Unpredictable weather gave the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team the chance to carry out one day of […]

Perfect weekend for Ducati at Barcelona WorldSSP with hat-trick of wins

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Perfect weekend for Bautista at Barcelona with hat-trick of wins. Rinaldi fights back to take a podium. Bulega sidelined with tecnical issue in WorldSSP Another sensational hat-trick, the third of the season so far, for […]

Bautista-Ducati hat trick with Pirelli SC1 front and SCX B0800 rear

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is once again uncatchable in Spain, winning all the races; first win for Sofuoglu and historic one-two for MV Agusta in WorldSSP with Gennai winning in WorldSSP300 After dominating in Phillip Island […]

WorldSBK & WorldSSP emotions dominate Ducati racers in Barcelona

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista triumphs at Barcelona. A contact with Bassani ruins Rinaldi’s race while fighting for second place. Bulega takes fantastic P1 in WorldSSP On one hand, the dominant race of Alvaro Bautista, who took his ninth […]

Winning ways in WorldSSP300 & WorldSSP with Pirelli

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole position and the win for the Spanish Ducati rider in Barcelona gambling on the SCX B0800 rear and SC1 front; yet another win for Bulega in WorldSSP with Jeffrey Buis back to his winning […]

WorldSSP & WorldSBK Barcelona Practice Results

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Solid start to the weekend for Bautista (P1) and Rinaldi (P2) in free practice at Barcelona. Bulega (p1) dominates in WorldSSP The free practice for the Catalunya Round, fourth weekend of the 2023 WorldSBK season, ended with the Aruba.it […]

Motivated and looking for redemption at WorldSSP Barcelona

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is ready for the “Home GP” at Barcelona. Rinaldi is motivated and looking for redemption. Bulega to defend leadership in WorldSSP The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at the […]

Historic debut in 20 years of Pirelli in Superbike WorldSBK

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

02 May 2023 A FRONT PIRELLI SC0 MAKES ITS RACE DEBUT In Barcelona, the WorldSBK riders will have a soft SC0 solution available for the front for the first time in history The Circuit […]

Ducati makes history by winning all races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP Assen

April 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing and Ducati write a page of history at “The Cathedral of Speed”. Bautista and Bulega win all the races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP. The Spanish rider also gives Borgo Panigale victory #400. Top […]

FIM World Superbike Championship was dominated entirely by Ducati

April 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista-Ducati: test of strength using all the Pirelli tyres The Spaniard wins all the races of the Pirelli Dutch Round using both the standard and the development SCX at the rear; brace for Bulega in […]

Pole position and victory in WorldSSP for Ducati at Assen

April 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates Saturday at Assen. Rinaldi in difficulty (P15). Memorable day also for Bulega with Pole position and victory in WorldSSP It was an extraordinary Saturday for Alvaro Bautista at the TT Circuit of Assen. […]

Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at WorldSBK Pirelli Dutch Round

April 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

22 April 2023 Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at the Pirelli Dutch Round In Assen Bautista continues his trend of wins choosing the SCX B0800 development rear and the SC1 front; yet another […]

Alvaro Bautista in control after Friday WorldSSP free practices at Assen

April 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Friday’s free practices for Pirelli Dutch Round ended with Alvaro Bautista in first place and Michael Rinaldi – who was forced to miss FP2 due to a technical problem – in sixteenth. The Spaniard appeared […]

WorldSBK hits Europe with TT Circuit of Assen Netherlands

April 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK hits Europe as the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is ready for the Pirelli Dutch Round The TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands) welcomes the WorldSBK paddock to Europe. After the first two rounds staged […]

Pirelli’s focus on direct comparisons between WorldSBK & WorldSSP solutions

April 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In Assen, which this year hosts the first European and 300 class round, Pirelli’s focus is on direct comparisons between some solutions After the first two rounds held in Australia and Indonesia, the FIM Superbike […]

Ducati off front-row for Michelin Grand Prix of Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo

April 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba Racing – Ducati Team concludes testing in Barcelona with Bautista on top and Rinaldi in fourth. Positive test also for Bulega in WorldSSP The last testing session leading up to the long European segment of […]

Historic Weekend for Yamaha in Indonesia WorldSBK

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: Historic Weekend for Yamaha in Indonesia Round 2 of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship proved to be one to remember for Yamaha, with the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Official Team securing their […]

What a Sunday in Indonesia! After Ducati WorldSBK & WorldSSP crash

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

What a Sunday in Indonesia! After a crash in SPR Bautista starts tenth and wins Race 2. Rinaldi leads for 14 laps but finishes P4. Bulega on the podium (P3) in WorldSSP A crazy Sunday […]

WorldSSP Federico Caricasulo is back to his winning ways

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

One win each for Toprak Razgatlioglu on Yamaha and Álvaro Bautista on Ducati on the second day of racing at the Indonesian Mandalika circuit. The Turkish rider took the Superpole Race held in the morning, whereas in Race 2, […]

Second round of WorldSSP FIM Supersport World Championship Mandalika Indonesia

March 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Manzi Continues Podium Performance for Yamaha on WorldSSP Weekend in Mandalika The second round of the FIM Supersport World Championship in Mandalika, Indonesia, brought mixed fortunes for Yamaha’s supported riders, but Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP […]

Bad start Ducati crash for Ducati in Indonesia

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates with perfect Race 1 in Indonesia. Rinaldi crashes at first corner. Bulega (WorldSSP) gets a bad start from pole but scores a P5 finish Alvaro Bautista conquers his fourth consecutive victory in the […]

Ducati gambles on the softest Pirelli tyres to win WorldSSP

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With an unconventional decision, the Spaniard chooses the SCX development tyre in B800 specification for the rear and the SC1 at the front; WorldSSP Race 1 goes to Oncu Yet another victory, his […]

Ended best possible way for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSBK

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Super Friday in Indonesia with Rinaldi first in both FP1 and FP2. Bautista second in the overall. Bulega also on top in WorldSSP Free practices for the Indonesian Round, the second leg of the 2023 WorldSBK season, […]

Extraordinary hat-trick scored in Australia WorldSBK

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team already back on track in Indonesia for the second round of the 2023 WorldSBK season. Only a few hours have passed since the amazing weekend at Phillip Island (Australia) […]

Debrief: Positive Start to WorldSBK & WorldSSP 2023 Season Australia

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship saw a Yamaha on the podium in all five races at Phillip Island. The weekend proved that the direction taken with the development of the […]

First historic “clean sweep” for Ducati

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Perfect Sunday in Australia as Bautista and Rinaldi take double 1-2 victory and Bulega also wins Race-2 in WorldSSP The first round of the 2023 season goes down in the annals of Ducati and WorldSBK. […]

Double Podium Weekend for Yamaha in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Starting from pole, Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Stefano Manzi secured second in a red-flagged Race 2 in Australia, adding to Nicholas Spinelli’s (VFT Racing Yamaha) second-place finish in Race 1, to cap off […]

Australian weather enjoyed playing tricks on riders at Superbike World Championship

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista surfing to the win in Race 1 with Pirelli DIABLO Rain Ducati riders protagonists on the first day of racing at Phillip Island; Bulega wins on WorldSSP debut The first day of racing in […]

Different weather conditions but same results in both WorldSBK and WorldSSP

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Different weather conditions but same results in both WorldSBK and WorldSSP Pirelli slicks and rain tyres for the Ducati sweep At Phillip Island Bautista and Bulega win all the races of the weekend with wet […]

Ducati Panigale V2 take first-ever win in WorldSSP

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista powers to brillant win in the wet at Phillip Island. Rinaldi finishes 14th. Bulega and the Ducati Panigale V2 take first-ever win in WorldSSP An extraordinary Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. First […]

Ducati riders protagonists on first day of WorldSSP racing Phillip Island

February 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first day of racing in the opening round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship held in Phillip Island, Australia, was dominated by the Ducati riders: Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.It Racing – Ducati) won in the premier class, Nicolò Bulega […]

Extremely convincing indications for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSSP

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista leads the way in Friday free practice at Phillip Island. Positive P4 for Rinaldi. Bulega quickest in WorldSSP The first Friday of the 2023 WorldSBK season closed with extremely convincing indications for the Aruba.it […]

WorldSBK & WorldSSP fastest tires give absolute best times

February 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

PIRELLI TYRE OPTIONS FOR THE FIRST WORLDSBK ROUND OF 2023 Following the results of the tests, dominated by Ducati riders Álvaro Bautista in WorldSBK and Nicolò Bulega in WorldSSP, the tyres used are also confirmed […]

End of last WorldSSP winter test at Phillip Island

February 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The pre-season officially came to an end today with the second day of testing held at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, where free practice for the Australian Round – the first event of the 2023 WorldSBK season – […]

Opening round of 2023 WorldSSP in style

February 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Performance from Manzi to End Phillip Island Test in P2 Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Stefano Manzi prepared for the opening round of the 2023 Supersport World Championship in style by ending the […]

Pirelli Domination: Over 100 international and national motorcycling competitions

February 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli’s 2023 motorcycle racing season is underway in the name of technological innovation Focus on DIABLO Superbike: debut of a SC0 front compound, consolidation of the SCQ rear compound, new front size for SSP and […]

Inspiration Friday: Ultimate Race Day Experience

February 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Looking for that Thrill of Speed and Rush of Adrenaline? Want to ride the latest bikes surrounded by passionate riders and enthusiasts? TMW gives you the chance to ride Circuit of the Americas, Road Atlanta, […]

Intense days of WorldSSP work concluded at Portimao Circuit

February 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A convincing two-days for Bautista (P1) and Rinaldi (P3) at Portimao Circuit (Portugal). Positive sessions also for Nicolò Bulega (P1 in WorldSSP) The second session of winter testing has just concluded at the Portimao Circuit […]

Historic Saturday in Australia Triple Crown

November 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Historic Saturday in Australia: Aruba.it Racing – Ducati completes Triple Crown by winning Teams’ title and bringing Manufacturers’ crown back to Borgo Panigale. Satisfaction also in WorldSSP with Bulega (P2) again on podium Everything happens […]

From Pirelli rain tyres to slicks for Jonathan Rea’s win in Race 1

November 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The start on a wet but drying track resulted in an unusual race with pit stop to change tyres won by the Northern Irish rider, success for Montella in WorldSSP after an entertaining duel with […]

Triumph in Indonesia Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team lands in Australia

November 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Emotions are still running high after Alvaro Bautista clinched the World Superbike Championship title a few days ago at the Mandalika circuit (Indonesia). But the WorldSBK season still has important pages to be written. At […]

Australia: Final WorldSBK challenge and most difficult

November 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Phillip Island circuit, south of Melbourne, is one of the toughest and most demanding on tyres due to its particular layout TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The located on the island of […]

Racer beaten up and dropped during Scorching Shortened Supersport Race

November 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Newly crowned Double FIM Supersport World Champion Dominique Aegerter battled through the pack to claim victory in a scorching second WorldSSP race of the weekend, claiming 25 points in a shortened race two. After […]

Record asphalt temperatures for WorldSBK & WorldSSP Indonesia

November 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista Superbike World Champion on Ducati. Razgatlioglu and the standard Pirelli tyres protagonists on the blazing asphalt In Indonesia, with record asphalt temperatures close to 70 degrees Centigrade, Race 2 gives us one of the […]

Super Friday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Pirelli Indonesian Round started in the right way for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Friday’s free practice, in fact, finished with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi in first and third position respectively.After using FP1 mainly to get […]

Double WorldSSP Supersport Champion Crowned in Indonesia

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Crowned Double Supersport Champion in Indonesia Ten Kate Racing’s Dominique Aegerter secured his second FIM Supersport World Championship crown today as he wrestled to fourth in the opening WorldSSP race in Indonesia. Dominique Aegerter […]

Turkish rider is super fast on demanding WorldSBK track

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlioglu and standard Pirelli tyres: SCX for track record and pole position, SC0 for the Race 1 win The Turkish rider is super fast on a demanding track for the first day of racing, setting […]

Riders Star in Epic WorldSBK and WorldSSP Battles at San Juan

October 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship paddock headed to the first of three overseas rounds in 2022, with Yamaha battling for victory across the weekend’s races at the Circuito San Juan Villicum. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu made history […]

Superb start but difficult WorldSSP Argentinean round

October 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Outstanding Bautista: second place in Superpole Race before the victory in Race-2. After a superb start, Rinaldi finishes fifth. Difficult Argentinean round for Bulega: P8 in WorldSSP. Alvaro Bautista rounds off another stellar weekend by […]

WorldSSP Aegerter treats himself to a double

October 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati rider wins Race 2 as well and increases his lead in the championship, Razgatlioglu takes comfort in his Superpole Race win; in WorldSSP Aegerter treats himself to a double FOCUS ON […]

Fantastic win for Ducati at WorldSSP Argentinean Round San Juan circuit

October 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fantastic win for Bautista in Race 1 of the Argentinean Round at the San Juan circuit. Rinaldi starts well and finishes fifth. Difficult WSSP race for Bulega with P11. Starting from P3, Bautista took the lead […]

First intercontinental round of 2022 WorldSBK season

October 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Argentinean weekend, the first of three intercontinental rounds – along with Indonesia and Australia – that will bring the 2022 WorldSBK season to an end, kicks off tomorrow with free practice scheduled at 10.25 am (3.25 […]

Pirelli at the foot of the Andes for WorldSBK

October 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

At the San Juan Villicum circuit in Argentina, the battle between the championship leader Bautista, Razgatlioglu and Rea is renewed TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The tenth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, […]

Exciting recovery by Ducati from P30 to Top-10 finish in WorldSSP

October 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fantastic win for Bautista in Race-2 at Portimao. Rinaldi (P4) always in the battle for the podium. Exciting recovery by Bulega from P30 to Top-10 finish in WorldSSP Another extraordinary Sunday for Alvaro Bautista and […]

Turkish rider wins the Superpole Race but the Spaniard dominates WorldSSP & WorldSSP300

October 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

One even for Razgatlioglu and Bautista in Portimão on standard SC0 Pirelli tyres The Turkish rider wins the Superpole Race but the Spaniard dominates in Race 2, Aegerter takes WorldSSP and Gennai wins the final […]