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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 […]

Ducati’s Tale of Two Riders at Laguna Seca WorldSBK

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was a magnificent day for Chaz Davies who stepped back onto the top of the victory podium today at the Laguna Seca Raceway in California for the first time in fifteen months, since Aragón […]

Garrett Gerloff Gets His First Career Superbike Win

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing team’s Garrett Gerloff finally checked that bucket list item off this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with his first career MotoAmerica Superbike win on Sunday, July 14. […]

Fighting Fourth for Lowes in Laguna Seca Race 2

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes backed up a sixth-place finish in the Superpole Sprint Race this morning with a hard-fought fourth place in Race 2 at Laguna Seca, to end the weekend as the top-scoring Yamaha rider and […]

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 […]

Chaz Davies back on the podium in Race 1 at Laguna Seca

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race of Round 9 of the Superbike World Championship at the Laguna Seca Raceway reserved a few surprises for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. After Superpole, which saw both riders qualify on […]

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 […]

Lowes Leads the Way for Yamaha in Challenging Race 1 at Laguna Seca

July 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, who led the way for Yamaha today at Laguna Seca, with the 28-year-old Briton qualifying eighth in Superpole this morning before improving to finish fifth in this […]

Lowes and Van Der Mark Make Progress on Opening day at Laguna Seca

July 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark enjoyed a solid opening day at Laguna Seca, with both Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders finishing comfortably inside the top ten. Lowes set his fastest time in today’s second […]

Honda Hangout Planned for Laguna Seca SBK Weekend

July 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

July 10, 2019 – TORRANCE, Calif. For the World Superbike round at Laguna Seca July 12-14, American Honda is organizing “Honda Hangout,” an area for Honda riders and their companions to relax and watch the racing. […]

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 […]

Ducati arrives in California for the Superbike World Championship at Laguna Seca

July 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the UK’s Superbike World round at Donington Park on Sunday, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is on the move once again, this time for the ninth round of the […]

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 […]

MAXWELL TAKES VICTORY AT MORGAN PARK SBK

July 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 8. Wayne Maxwell – GSX-R1000 – 2- 1 Josh Waters – GSX-R1000 – 5 – 6 Alex Phillis – GSX-R1000 – 7-10 Round four of the 2019 Australian Superbike […]

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 […]

Hard Fought Fourth for Lowes to Round Out His Home Race Weekend

July 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider Alex Lowes led the way for Yamaha in WorldSBK Race 2 this afternoon at Donington Park, getting the better of a tremendous battle with Kawasaki’s Leon Haslam and fellow Yamaha rider […]

WorldSBK at Donington: Ducati’s Álvaro Bautista crashes out

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Both Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders were unable to obtain the results they had hoped for today in Race 1 of the UK Round of the Superbike World Championship at the Donington circuit. After […]

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 […]

Solid Results for Lowes and Van Der Mark in Wet Race 1 at Donington Park

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, rode an intelligent race to fifth place in difficult conditions at Donington Park today, as rain replaced the sunshine of the opening day. Michael van der Mark achieved his […]

Ducati team wraps up Donington circuit with 6th and 9th quickest times

July 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders took part in today’s opening free practice sessions for the eighth round of the Superbike World Championship at the Donington Park circuit; points leader Álvaro Bautista was sixth […]

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 […]

The second half of WorldSBK gets underway for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

July 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team goes back to its roots this weekend at the Donington Park circuit in Britain, where the Superbike World Championship for production-based machinery first got underway 32 years ago. After […]

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 […]

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Álvaro Bautista 3rd Chaz Davies 5th at Misano

June 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies scored two good results today – a third and a fifth place respectively – in Race 1 at the Misano Adriatico circuit in Round 7 of the Superbike World Championship. […]

Álvaro Bautista crashes out in Superbike World Championship at Misano Adriatico

June 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

For the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, the Riviera di Rimini Round of the Superbike World Championship proved to be more complicated than expected, with both riders – Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies – for […]

Missed Opportunity for Lowes as Baz Leads the Yamaha Charge in Misano

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The weather made for tricky conditions in this afternoon’s WorldSBK Race 1 in Misano. After a delay due to the onset of heavy rain it was Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, who took a […]

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 […]

19th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 5-7 July 2019

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The BMW Motorrad Days will take place at the foot of the Zugspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the 19th time already from 5 to 7 July 2019. The event organisers are expecting some 40,000 motorcyclists and […]

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 […]

Lowes Returns to the Podium in Sweltering and Slippery Misano

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alex Lowes returned to the podium today in Misano, with a superb ride to second place in the 10-lap Superpole sprint race. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider looked all set to repeat his podium performance […]

Álvaro Bautista 3rd and Chaz Davies 8th (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) at Misano World Circuit

June 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Sweltering weather conditions greeted the World Superbike contenders today at the Misano World Circuit, where the seventh round of the championship is being held and where the two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders, Álvaro Bautista […]

Unlucky Van Der Mark to Miss Misano Races After Dominating Day One

June 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark topped the timesheets on the opening day in Misano but unfortunately the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider will sit out the remainder of the weekend, having sustained a fractured right wrist in […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati prepares for home WorldSBK race Misano World Circuit

June 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the Jerez weekend, which saw two wins and a crash for Álvaro Bautista in front of his home crowd, as well as some unexpected difficulties for team-mate Chaz Davies, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]

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 […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati prepares for WorldSBK Misano World Circuit

June 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the Jerez weekend, which saw two wins and a crash for Álvaro Bautista in front of his home crowd, as well as some unexpected difficulties for team-mate Chaz Davies, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]

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 […]

Weekend Motorcycle Racing Action: June 15-16: MotoGP – AMA – WorldSBK – BSB

June 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 12. The third weekend of June will see Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir in action at the Catalunya MotoGP in Spain for round 7 of […]

Double Crashes for Ducati Aruba.it Racing in Race 2 at Jerez de la Frontera

June 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After another dominating victory by Álvaro Bautista in the morning’s Superpole Race, both riders of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team were forced to retire after crashes during Race 2 of the Spanish Round at […]

Pata Yamaha’s Van Der Mark Storms to Race 2 Victory in Jerez

June 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Michael van der Mark, stepped onto the top step of the podium for the first time in 2019 today, after a superlative performance saw the 26-year-old take a resounding victory in […]

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 […]

Van Der Mark Second as Melandri Promoted to Podium in Jerez

June 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Both Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders were involved in a race long battle for the podium in today’s opening WorldSBK encounter in Jerez. But while Michael van der Mark ended the day celebrating a superb run […]

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 […]

Álvaro Bautista puts in great performance at Spanish WorldSBK Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Andalusia

June 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Positive opening day for Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who sets the quickest time after the first two free practice sessions at Jerez de la Frontera. Further back Chaz Davies who ends the day […]

Yamaha Enjoy Strong Opening Day in Jerez

June 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark led the way for Yamaha on the opening day Jerez, with the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider topping the timesheet in FP1 before finally finishing in second place, just two-tenths off the […]

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 […]

2019 BMW Motorcycles USA Demo Event Dates and Locations

June 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW MOTORRAD EVENTS. Want to get one step closer to riding the BMW Demo Event? Preregister now so that when you arrive, all that’s left is selecting a time to ride one of our available […]

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. […]

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle presents, Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark. A look into what inspired Michael van der Mark from a kid who didn’t attend classes and the journey from expensive truck […]

MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship and MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey

May 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 14, 2019. – Join BMW Motorrad and some of the world’s greatest motorcycle road racers at WeatherTech® Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA, July 12-14, for the MOTUL FIM Superbike […]

Solid Sprint Race for Van Der Mark and Lowes as Rain Stops Play in Imola

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, both showed improved pace in today’s Superpole Sprint Race in Imola, which they finished in fourth and fifth places respectively. It proved a more […]

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 […]

Van Der Mark Battles for the Podium in Imola Thriller

May 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark scythed his way through the pack to finish fourth in a thrilling WorldSBK Race 1 in Imola today, with only a spirited ride by Toprak Razgatlioglu in the closing stages denying […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Wednesday Wisdom – Feedback From the Blue Corner

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With the start of the European leg of the season in Aragon and Assen, Yamaha Racing wanted to discuss the ‘state of play’ for the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team as it embarks upon a busy […]

Van Der Mark Does the Double Dutch at Home in Assen

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Michael van der Mark, ended his 2019 podium drought emphatically today in Assen, finishing third in the rescheduled WorldSBK Race 1 this morning and then going one better to thrill his […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Assen: two top-six finishes for Markus Reiterberger on the new BMW S 1000 RR

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team scored more points with the new BMW S 1000 RR at Assen (NED) than any other race weekend so far in this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Markus […]

Total Motorcycle News Daily, events and stuff that matters to riders

April 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Into Racing? We have full coverage of the MotoGP, WorldSBK, FIM, Superbike, AMA Racing and much more! Plus the latest manufacturer news, new models announcements, events, rallies and so much more! TMW brings you motorcycle […]

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 […]

Van Der Mark Matches P1 Pace on Bitterly Cold Opening Day in Assen

April 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than a second separated the top 12 riders on the timesheet after a bitterly cold opening day at the TT Circuit Assen. Michael van der Mark ended the day fifth fastest only 0.03 seconds […]

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), […]

First top 5 placing for the new BMW S 1000 RR in WorldSBK

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has claimed the first top five placing for the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished Saturday’s race at MotorLand […]

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 and Van Der Mark Battle for the Podium in Aragon Thriller

April 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, were involved in a titanic five-way battle for the podium in today’s 18-lap WorldSBK encounter in Aragon, missing out only due to deteriorating rear […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team kicks off the WorldSBK European season with the new BMW S 1000 RR

April 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After the two overseas rounds at Phillip Island, Australia and Buriram, Thailand, the brand-new BMW S 1000 RR is now making its European debut in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). This weekend (5th […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport News: Tamburini and Fabrizio on the podium in Italy

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Italian Superbike Championship: Roberto Tamburini on the podium at season opener. The 2019 Italian Superbike Championship (CIV) season got underway at Misano (ITA) at the weekend with a podium for the BMW S 1000 RR. […]

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 […]

Green light for the 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

March 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The privateer BMW racers from around the world will take each other on in a unique competition once again in 2019: The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy enters its sixth season. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will […]

Triple Podium for Lowes as Yamaha Close the Gap

March 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Two scintillating performances from Alex Lowes today saw the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider add two more podium finishes to the one he achieved in Race 1 yesterday, making it three from three for the 28-year-old […]