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New Rules for 2012 WSB Championship

Friday, October 28, 2011
In 2012 the World Superbike Championship will feature a number of new policies regarding engine usage and pre-race format.

It's Official - Eugene Laverty to Aprilia in WSBK

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Aprilia Racing made it official today when it announced Irish racer Eugene Laverty has signed a two-year contract to compete for the team in World Superbike.

Portimao WSB Test: Laverty Debuts on Aprilia

Friday, October 21, 2011
Several new rider/machine combinations debuted during World Superbike testing at Portimao as the paddock already looks ahead to the 2012 season.

Crescent Suzuki to Race World SBK in 2012

Friday, October 21, 2011
After narrowly missing the British Superbike Championship with American rider John Hopkins the British-based Crescent Suzuki team will campaign 2012 in the World Superbike Championship.

Pirelli World SBK Tires go to 17 Inch in 2013

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Pirelli, the spec tire supplier for the World Superbike Championship, has announced it will change its tire size from 16.5 to 17-inch starting with the 2013 season.

Giugliano Joins Checa at Althea Ducati

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Althea Racing has announced its upcoming plans after confirming riders Carlos Checa and Davide Giugliano for the 2012 World Superbike Championship.

Eugene Laverty with Aprilia for 2012 WSB

Monday, October 17, 2011
Irishman Eugene Laverty has signed with Aprilia for the 2012 World Superbike Championship in which he will compete aboard an official Aprilia RSV4.

Portimao World Superbike Insider 2011

Monday, October 17, 2011
Carlos Checa signs off with a final battle as teammates Marco Melandri and Eugene Laverty put in their last ride with Yamaha. All this and more in the 2011 Portimao World Superbike insider.

Portimao World Superbike Results 2011

Sunday, October 16, 2011
Althea Racing's Carlos Checa picked up one more win during the final round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship as the Spaniard brought home the Manufacturers title for Ducati.

Portimao World Superbike Superpole 2011

Saturday, October 15, 2011
Castrol Honda's Jonathan Rea posted his second consecutive pole victory on Saturday at Portimao as the 2011 World Superbike Championship prepares for its final two races of the season.

Portimao WSB Friday Qualifying 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011
With the 2011 World Superbike title already in hand Althea Racing's Carlos Checa posted the fastest lap at Portimao on Friday ahead of Eugene Laverty.

Portimao World Superbike Preview 2011

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Though the 2011 WSBK championship title has been claimed, the action should be hot and heavy as the World Superbike paddock heads to Portugal this weekend for the final round of racing at Portimao.

New Branding for World Superbike in 2012

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Infront Sports will re-brand the FIM World Superbike Championship for 2012, with further information to be released at the upcoming EICMA Milan Bike Show.

Marco Melandri Joins BMW for 2012

Monday, October 03, 2011
BMW Motorrad Motorsport has announced the official signing of Marco Melandri to its 2012 World Superbike team.

Magny-Cours World Superbike Insider 2011

Sunday, October 02, 2011
Carlos Checa becomes the first Spaniard to take home the World Superbike crown while Jonathan Rea suffers more disappointment. All this and more in the Magny-Cours World Superbike insider.

Magny-Cours World Superbike Results 2011

Sunday, October 02, 2011
Spaniard Carlos Checa finally won his first World Superbike Championship after a dominant performance during both races in France.

Magny-Cours WSB Superpole 2011

Saturday, October 01, 2011
Jonathan Rea earned the Superpole victory in France after dominating the World Superbike paddock with a new circuit record at Magny-Cours.
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