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Yamaha Secures Sixth Consecutive Manufacturers Title in WorldSSP

October 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha secured their sixth consecutive WorldSSP manufacturer title today as Lorenzo Baldassarri raced to second place at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve circuit in Portimao. Yamaha secured their sixth FIM Supersport World Championship manufacturers […]

Chaotic Superpole: yellow flag cancelled best lap for many riders

October 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Everything happens on Saturday at Portimao. First a chaotic Superpole: a yellow flag cancelled the best lap to many riders, before giving back the fourth place to Bautista. Then a serious incident in the Superport […]

Turkish rider relinquishes pole position to Jonathan Rea but wins WorldSBK

October 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK (asphalt: 36° C / air: 27° C) After being fastest in the free practice sessions on Friday, in qualifying Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) seemed to be well on his way to taking […]

Italian rider was protagonist of extremely positive WorldSSP Friday

October 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got off to a convincing start in Pirelli Portuguese Round. Michael Rinaldi and Alvaro Bautista finished second and fifth, respectively, in the combined standings. The Italian rider was the protagonist of an extremely positive Friday. After […]

Final European round of 2022 WorldSBK season

October 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It is the ninth round of the 2022 WorldSBK season, the last in Europe before overseas trips to Argentina, Indonesia, and Australia.After a fantastic weekend in Barcelona, Alvaro Bautista arrives in Portugal with the aim of defending […]

Amazing perfect weekend one-two WorldSSP Barcelona

September 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A triumphant day for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at the Montmelò circuit in Barcelona. Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi are the absolute protagonists of Race-2, finishing first and second respectively.Bautista completes the perfect weekend after winning Race-1 and the Superpole […]

Spanish Ducati rider wins all three races WorldSSP300 WorldSSP WorldSBK!

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Aces high for Bautista in Barcelona, Pirelli passes the test with flying colours The Spanish Ducati rider wins all three races, Aegerter wins Race 2 as well in WorldSSP and Victor Steeman takes his fourth […]

One of the most hectic WorldSBK race starts in recent memory

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Catalan Race 1 for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Championship contender Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and teammate Andrea Locatelli both battled with a lack of rear tyre grip and degradation to finish fifth and ninth position […]

Dominant win in Barcelona with great start and comeback

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista dominated the whole race, passing under the chequered flag with a wide margin over Rea (Kawasaki). A strong start for Michael Rinaldi who, after a mistake, recovered from 10th position finishing 4th. An exciting Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing […]

The Ducati rider brings this year’s wins to nine Aegerter takes WorldSSP win

September 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista increases his championship lead with a win in Race 1, SCX B0800 development tyre is the most used rear The Ducati rider brings this year’s wins to nine, Aegerter takes the WorldSSP win, and […]

Very difficult day for Ducati Following WorldSSP crash

September 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rinaldi (P2) and Bautista (P4) protagonists in Friday free practices for Catalunya Round at Barcelona. Bulega third despite a difficult day in WorldSSP An extremely positive free practice day for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders. […]

Trust pays off in WorldSSP

September 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Trust pays off: Razgatlioglu chooses the new Pirelli solutions and takes two in Magny-Cours The reigning World Champion wins both the Superpole Race and Race 2, Aegerter is back to his winning ways in WorldSSP […]

Bitterness and anger leads to irresponsible crash manoeuvre by Kawasaki

September 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Great P2 for Rinaldi at Magny-Cours. Bautista’s race ends on lap 2 due to an inexscusable manoeuvre by Rea. Precious podium for Bulega (P3) in WorldSSP On the one hand the great satisfaction for the […]

Most heated Magny-Cours WorldSBK and WorldSSP300 ever

September 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista gambles on the new Pirelli SCX rear and wins Race 1 of the Pirelli French Round Ninth win of the season for the Spanish Ducati rider, strengthening his championship lead, Baldassarri takes the WorldSSP […]

Crazy race Saturday at Magny-cours after crashes

September 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates Saturday at Magny-cours after a crazy race. Rinaldi in great form gets up to third but then makes a mistake and finishes sixth Race-1 of the Pirelli French Round ends with an extraordinary […]

Yamaha Czech Off 100 WorldSBK Victories

August 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

On Sunday at Autodrom Most, Yamaha reached its 100th victory courtesy of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s Superpole Race masterclass, with the reigning FIM Superbike World Champion doubling up to narrow the gap at the top of the […]

Times it Right to Claim Most WorldSSP Double

August 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Baldassarri Times it Right to Claim Most Double Lorenzo Baldassarri timed his race-winning move to perfection on Sunday, taking victory in a shortened second FIM Supersport World Championship race in Most, cutting the championship lead […]

Spectacular crash ends Ducati’s WorldSSP podium run

August 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista second at the end of a spectacular Race-2. A crash for Rinaldi when he was in third place. Bulega (P2) comes close to his first win in WorldSSP. After Saturday’s extraordinary victory and the […]

Emperor and Empress of Pirelli Most WorldSSP and WorldSBK

August 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Turkish rider wins both the Superpole Race and Race 2, double win for Baldassarri in WorldSSP and victory in 300 for Victor Steeman FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 37°C / air: 25° C) In […]

Love at first sight for Pirelli racers

July 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Love at first sight for the new Pirelli SC0 development tyre and Race 1 goes to Bautista The Spaniard gives Ducati their 1000th podium, Baldassarri dominates in WorldSSP from pole position, and Garcia takes his […]

WorldSBK Soft tires but not so soft for a hard circuit

July 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli’s development work continues in the sixth round of WorldSBK: on the Czech track, one of the most demanding for tyres, a new soft rear SC0 makes its debut while the SCX will replace the […]

First time in history Yamaha won all three FIM Superbike World Championship races

July 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Five Races, Five Wins for Yamaha at Donington For the first time in its history, Yamaha won all three FIM Superbike World Championship races with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu scoring the maximum points available at Donington Park. […]

Despite the crash it was a very positive weekend for Ducati

July 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi respond well to Saturday’s difficulties by giving the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team two valuable results in Sunday’s Race-2. After the fourth place in Superpole Race, the Spanish immediately stuck to Razgatlioglu (Yamaha) and Rea (Kawasaki). […]

In WorldSSP it’s a double win for Aegerter who increases his championship lead

July 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The reigning World Champion was back to his winning ways in all three races. In WorldSSP it’s a double win for Aegerter who increases his championship lead. FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 40°C / […]

Aegerter Battles to Ninth Consecutive WorldSSP Victory

July 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter secured his ninth consecutive FIM Supersport World Championship victory at Donington Park, equalling Andrea Locatelli’s record set in 2020 with a sensational performance at the Prosecco DOC UK Round. Ten Kate Racing’s […]

WorldSSP crashes with seven laps to go at Donington Park

July 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A difficult Saturday concludes for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Donington Park. Race1 of the Prosecco DOC UK Round saw Michael Rinaldi taking sixth place while Alvaro Bautista suffered his first crash of the season. The Spanish rider got off well […]

WorldSSP positive Friday at the Donington Park circuit

July 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi fifth and sixth respectively after Donington’s free practice. Bulega finishes third in WorldSSP Prosecco DOC UK Round free practice ended with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi in fifth and sixth respectively. It was a positive […]

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Revved Up for Sachsenring Classic

July 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Revved Up for Sachsenring Classic The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) is gearing up for the ADAC Sachsenring Classic on the 15th-17th of July, giving fans the chance to see legendary […]

‘Soft landing’ for Pirelli at Donington Park for the fifth WorldSBK round

July 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli focuses on softer solutions in the range with SCQ, SC0 and SCX at the rear and SC1 at the front. WorldSSP returns to the British circuit for the first time in three years […]

Ducati does the double at Misano WorldSSP

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was a fantastic weekend for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. After a spectacular Race-1, Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi repeated themselves also on Sunday at the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round as they celebrated again on the podium in front […]

WorldSBK & WorldSSP Misano Pirelli Recap

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Spaniard wins Race 2 as well whilst Razgatlioglu limits the damage by taking the Superpole Race, seventh consecutive win in WorldSSP for Aegerter FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 44°C / air: 27°C) Extremely varied […]

Seventh consecutive FIM Supersport World Championship victory secured

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Doubles up on the Adriatic Coast Dominique Aegerter secured his seventh consecutive FIM Supersport World Championship victory today, completing a magnificent double at the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna round, held at Italy’s Misano World Circuit “Marco […]

Home pitch win for Ducati WorldSSP

June 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Home pitch win for Ducati with the Spaniard who extends the championship lead, Aegerter takes WorldSSP, and Vannucci wins in WorldSSP300 FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK Ducati had not taken pole position in Misano […]

Ducati aims to entertain WorldSSP fans at Misano

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The first day of action at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli ended with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi in first and fourth position, respectively. After an FP1 that wasn’t particularly indicative due to the […]

Long-awaited moment has arrived MotoGP & WORLDSSP Misano

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After two exciting MotoGP weekends at Mugello and Barcelona as title sponsor of the Ducati test team, the long-awaited moment has arrived with the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round, fourth event of the 2022 WorldSBK season, coming […]

New development Tires available for WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes

June 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In addition to the standard SCQ, SC0 and SCX tyres, the rear allocation is completed with two new development options in supersoft compounds TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT It is the time for […]

Thrilling Rollercoaster MotoGP Estoril Weekend

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship paddock headed to Portugal last weekend for round three of the 2022 season at Estoril, where Yamaha narrowly missed out on its first victory of the season in the hands […]

Great protagonist crashes three laps from the end in WorldSBK Estoril

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Another spectacular race was decided at the last corner. This time, however, Alvaro Bautista (P3 in this morning’s Superpole Race) is unable to repeat Saturday’s triumph: he finishes the race with a precious second place, […]

Estoril WorldSSP – WorldSSP300 – WorldSBK Results

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In Portugal the Irishman wins both races of the day, in WorldSSP Aegerter does the double. The WorldSSP300 victory goes to Di Sora. FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 23°C / air:18°C) After a wet […]

Record upon record for Pirelli at the Estoril WorldSBK round

May 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With SC1 front and SCX rear, Álvaro Bautista wins Race 1 and tightens his grip on the championship lead; Dominique Aegerter takes victory in WorldSSP FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK In qualifying, thanks to […]

Stunning photofinish win at WorldSSP Estoril

May 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The party explodes on the pit wall and in the garage when Alvaro Bautista manages to overtake Toprak Razgatlioglu under the chequered flag. This was the end of Race-1 for the Estoril Round, third event of the 2022 WorldSBK […]

Very positive indications for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSSP Estoril

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Friday’s free practices for the Estoril Round, the third event of the 2022 WorldSBK season, concluded at the Circuito Estoril (Portugal) with very positive indications for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Alvaro Bautista […]

Stunning victory at end of WorldSSP clash between Yamaha and Kawasaki

April 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

An extraordinary Sunday for Alvaro Bautista and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. The Spanish rider took a stunning victory at the end of a race that saw the clash between Razgatlioglu (Yamaha) and Rea (Kawasaki). Michael Rinaldi gritted his […]

Bautista fights for the WorldSSP victory until very last corner

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

An intense race for Alvaro Bautista: he recovers positions getting to the first, finishing with a precious second place. Michael Rinaldi is the protagonist of an exciting comeback but he crashes with 7 laps to go.These were the two faces […]

Ducati haven’t ridden at this WorldSSP circuit for three years

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team felt extremely positive about Friday’s free practice session at the Dutch Round, the second leg of the 2022 WorldSBK season. At the TT Circuit in Assen, Alvaro Bautista proved […]

Assen’s Cathedral of Speed hosts second round of 2022 WorldSBK season

April 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already at work preparing the Ducati Panigale V4R for the second round of the 2022 WorldSBK season, which will be staged this weekend at the iconic TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands).Alvaro Bautista comes to […]

First historic podium for Ducati Panigale V2 in WorldSSP

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two victories for Alvaro Bautista and two star-studded races for Michael Rinaldi: these were the highlights of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team’s extraordinary Sunday. The Pirelli Aragon Round, the first round of the 2022 WorldSBK season, ends with […]

Dramatic victory in a race-long WorldSSP battle MotorLand Aragón

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

World Supersport rookie Lorenzo Baldassarri and 2021 WorldSSP Champion Dominique Aegerter took a win apiece in two stunning displays as the 2022 season commenced at MotorLand Aragón. Taking a dramatic victory in a race-long […]

Solid Friday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Aragon

April 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Motorland circuit of Aragon (Spain) held today the free practices for the Pirelli Aragon Round, the first race weekend of the 2022 WorldSBK season.Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi – with the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the Aruba.it […]

Last winter tests of 2022 WorldSBK ended today at Motorland Circuit of Aragon Spain

April 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The last winter tests of 2022 ended today at the Motorland Circuit of Aragon (Spain), which from Friday will host the first round of the new WorldSBK season.As yesterday, the day started with extremely low […]

Extremely cold temperatures hamper MotoGP testing in Aragon Spain

April 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The first of two days of testing at the Motorland circuit in Aragon (Spain) ended with Alvaro Bautista in third place and Michael Rinaldi in 11th. It was a very peculiar day, characterized by extremely cold temperatures that prevented […]

New tire compound makes its official WSBK 2022 season debut

April 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli announces tyre options for the pre-season test of the WSBK 2022 season; the extra soft SCQ compound makes its official debut The Italian brand will be present at MotorLand Aragón, in Spain, as the […]

Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R

March 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The last private tests of the 2022 pre-season ended today at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya (Spain).The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R during the two intense days (with cold temperature).Alvaro […]

FIM Supersport World Championship debut rider

January 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with rider Lorenzo Baldassarri, who will make his FIM Supersport World Championship debut in 2022, riding the Ravenna […]

Most successful years on record for Japanese manufacturer

December 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What a Year to be Blue: Yamaha Conquer the World in 2021 Blue was the colour of 2021. Yamaha were crowned world champions in MotoGP, the FIM MX2 World Championship, FIM Superbike World Championship and […]

Clean Sweep of WorldSBK and WorldSSP Titles

November 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu enjoyed a sensational FIM Superbike World Championship title winning campaign, which came down to the penultimate race of the season in Indonesia, with Yamaha winning every title on offer in the 2021 WorldSBK […]

Riders manufacturers and teams standings 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship

October 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha extended its lead in the riders’, manufacturers’ and teams’ standings of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship in the penultimate round at Circuito San Juan Villicum, Argentina, with Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak […]

2021 WorldSSP Champion in Argentina Winner Crowned

October 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter was crowned the 2021 FIM Supersport World Champion at San Juan, after finishing third in Sunday’s dramatic race. Steven Odendaal lost his chance at taking the title […]

Final race of 2021 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship Results

October 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In the final race of the 2021 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSSP300 Supported Team’s Bahattin Sofuoğlu scored his fifth podium of the season, with his third-place finish at Portimão ensuring he […]

Another blockbuster battle for victory at FIM Supersport World Championship Portimão

October 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In yet another blockbuster battle for victory in the FIM Supersport World Championship round at Portimão, Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Steven Odendaal came out on top in Race 2, with yesterday’s winner, GMT94 […]

Dominating all WorldSBK World Championship Classes at Jerez

September 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha took a clean sweep of victories in the FIM Superbike World Championship, FIM Supersport World Championship and FIM Supersport 300 World Championship on Sunday at Jerez, while extending its lead in the riders’, manufacturers’, […]

Aegerter Dedicates 10th WorldSSP Win to Dean Berta Viñales at Jerez

September 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter was in a class of his own at the FIM Supersport World Championship race at Jerez, dedicating his victory to Dean Berta Viñales, who sadly passed away […]

2022 Yamaha-ah-ha-mazing Bikes!

September 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 Yamaha-ah-ha-mazing Bikes! Inspired by history and celebrating Yamaha’s 60 years of Grand Prix motorcycle road racing a ton of new bikes arrives! Special Red and White Liveries for the new 2022 Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R7 […]

bLU cRU’s Sofuoğlu Back to Winning Ways at Barcelona

September 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In round six of the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSSP300 Supported Team’s Bahattin Sofuoğlu was back on the top step of the podium, after an outstanding Race 2 performance at Barcelona. […]

WorldSSP riders hospitalized after Magny-Cours crashes

September 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The French round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship witnessed a Toprak Razgatlıoğlu masterclass, with the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider claiming three on-track victories, extending his lead in the riders’ championship, while […]

Maiden WorldSSP Victory for Gonzalez After Thrilling Race 2 Battle

September 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ParkinGO Yamaha’s Manuel Gonzalez took a popular maiden FIM Supersport World Championship victory, after an epic race-long battle with Saturday’s winner, Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter, at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. With […]

Aegerter Enjoys “Perfect” Navarra WorldSSP Weekend with Double Victory

August 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter enjoyed another sensational FIM Supersport World Championship weekend, with pole position, fastest lap and a pair of victories at Navarra, seeing the Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider extend his championship lead […]

Aegerter and Odendaal Share Spoils in First WorldSSP Weekend at Most

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Steven Odendaal took victory in Saturday’s FIM Supersport World Championship race from Autodrom Most, Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter hit back with another stellar win […]

Second Yamaha R6 bike for Yamaha WorldSSP Team

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

From the Assen FIM Supersport World Championship round, the Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team has announced it will run a second Yamaha R6 bike for Péter Sebestyén for the remainder of the season. […]

Enthralling Misano WorldSSP Races

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter extended his FIM Supersport World Championship winning streak to three, after taking victory in both races at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, giving him the championship […]

All-Action Estoril WorldSSP Race Results

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Odendaal Share Spoils in All-Action Estoril WorldSSP Races Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter took an emotional first FIM Supersport World Championship victory in an action-packed Race 2 from Circuito Estoril, […]