Michael Ruben Rinaldi will move down to the World Supersport Championship next season. The rider, who last year was with Aruba.it Ducati in the World Superbike Championship, has been announced as a GMT94 Yamaha rider in the secondary category.

The Italian entered WSBK in 2018 and was always connected with Ducati. He was promoted to the factory team in 2021 after impressing with a win and multiple podiums the previous year with GoEleven.

During his three years with the factory team, he consistently finished in the top five of the championship but never competed for the title. He achieved four more victories and a total of 20 podiums.

With the promotion of Nicolò Bulega in 2024, Rinaldi moved to Motocorsa Racing, where he experienced the worst season of his career: he finished only 17th with 78 points.

Without a seat in WSBK, the #21 will now make his debut in WSSP next year with GMT94. It is one of the main teams on the grid, which will give him a chance to compete for the title and attempt to take a step back in order to eventually take two steps forward.

Nicolò Canepa, Road Racing sports manager at Yamaha Motor Europe, explained Rinaldi’s recruitment: ‘The R9 is a completely different motorcycle to the R6 and will need to be ridden in a different way, from our tests we know the machine’s torque will require more of a «big bike» riding style, it’s for this reason we have included Michael Ruben Rinaldi, a rider with race-winning WorldSBK experience in our line-up’.

O conteúdo Michael Ruben Rinaldi, from Ducati’s factory team to the WSSP in two years aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Puccetti will begin a new era in its existence in the World Superbike Championship this week with tests in Jerez on Tuesday and Wednesday. From now on, it will be the official Kawasaki team.

The team that has served as the official outfit for the Japanese manufacturer will now take on the Bimota identity, with long-time partner Puccetti chosen to continue Kawasaki’s presence in the grid.

In 2025, Garrett Gerloff will be the sole rider for the Ninja ZX-10RR in WSBK. However, Puccetti will also compete in the Supersport World Championship with the new 636cc version of the Ninja ZX-6R.

The American rider will make his on-track debut with his new bike – after two years with Bonovo’s BMW – tomorrow in Jerez during the first of two days of testing at the Spanish circuit.

O conteúdo New era for Puccetti as official Kawasaki team in WSBK starts this week aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Stefano Manzi repeated his victory this Sunday in the second race of the World Supersport Championship (WSSP) at Jerez, which marked the season finale. Adrián Huertas had been crowned champion yesterday but was unable to make it onto the podium.

The battle for the win came down to three riders: Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate), Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. Yamaha), and rookie Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta), who had only joined the championship in last week’s Estoril round.

Despite leading every lap, Manzi always had his rivals close behind, and the tension remained high until the very end, with Debise constantly threatening the Italian. However, Manzi crossed the line just 0.275s ahead.

Bendsneyder also finished less than a second behind the winner, securing third place. Huertas (Aruba.it Ducati), who had the most wins this season, lost his position to the Dutchman on lap 14 and was unable to keep up, finishing fourth. Marcel Schrötter (MV Agusta) completed the top five.

Results:

O conteúdo Stefano Manzi seals double victory in WSSP at Jerez with thrilling finish aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Adrián Huertas clinched the World Supersport Championship title this Saturday. His third-place finish in the first race at Jerez was enough, despite his main rival, Stefano Manzi, taking the victory.

Jorge Navarro made a strong start and reached the first corner in the lead, but during the first lap, he lost positions to Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team/Ducati) and Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing). The Spaniard then suffered a crash, forcing him to retire on lap 2.

On the second lap, Manzi took the lead, and from then on, he consistently had Montella as his closest pursuer. The two Italians were neck and neck for over half the race, but from lap nine onwards, Manzi began to pull away, creating a significant gap to secure his lead.

Meanwhile, Huertas (Aruba.it Ducati) was initially in fifth place but quickly made a recovery, and by the third lap, he was in the third position, which he held until the end. This result was sufficient, and he didn’t need to take risks to close the gap with the two leaders.

In the end, Manzi won with a 1.971s advantage over Montella, while Huertas completed the podium, finishing 3.793s behind, celebrating his title win. The battle for fourth place lasted until the final lap, with Marcel Schrötter (MV Agusta) prevailing over Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha).

Results:

O conteúdo Adrián Huertas is the new World Supersport Champion; Stefano Manzi won in Jerez aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The Superbike season comes to an end this weekend at the Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto. Everything is still to be decided across the four categories: Superbike, Supersport, Supersport 300, and the Women’s World Championship.

In the main category, WSBK, the title fight is between two riders. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW) is very close to securing his second title, which he could clinch in the first race. However, Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Ducati) is 46 points behind and aims to put pressure on his rival until the end. Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Ducati), the 2022 and 2023 champion, has already secured the third spot in the final standings.

As for the WSSP, only two riders have a shot at the championship. Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Ducati) leads by 45 points over Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate), meaning Huertas could afford to lose 20 points in the first race and still be crowned champion on Saturday.

The WSSP300 category promises to be more thrilling, with three title contenders: leader Aldi Satya Mahendra (Team BrCorse/Yamaha), Loris Veneman (MTM Kawasaki) 16 points behind, and Iñigo Iglesias Bravo (Fusport-RT Motorsport by SKM-Kawasaki), 32 points off the lead.

There are also three contenders in the inaugural Women’s World Championship (WorldWCR). Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros Yamaha Team) leads by 18 points over María Herrera (Klint Forward), while Sara Sánchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) remains in the mix, 42 points behind the leader but still with a mathematical chance to win the title, with 50 points up for grabs.

With all four titles on the line, the Superbike round in Jerez promises thrilling races, celebrations for the winners, and heartbreak for the runners-up. Expect plenty of emotions, and follow all the action here on Motorcycle Sports. Below are the full schedules (CET time).

Full schedule for the Jerez round

• Friday, October 18
  • 09h15-09h40: Free practice WorldWCR
  • 09h55-10h20: Free practice WSSP300
  • 10h35-11h20: Free practice 1 WSBK
  • 11h35-12h15: Free practice WSSP
  • 13h30-13h55: Superpole WorldWCR
  • 14h10-14h35: Superpole WSSP300
  • 15h00-15h45: Free practice 2 WSBK
  • 16h10-16h40: Superpole WSSP
• Saturday, October 19
  • 09h15-09h35: Free practice 3 WSBK
  • 09h45-09h55: Warm-up 1 WorldWCR
  • 10h05-10h15: Warm-up 1 WSSP300
  • 10h25-10h35: Warm-up 1 WSSP
  • 11h00-11h15: Superpole WSBK
  • 11h50: Race 1 WorldWCR
  • 12h45: Race 1 WSSP300
  • 14h00: Race 1 WSBK
  • 15h15: Race 1 WSSP
• Sunday, October 20
  • 09h15-09h25: Warm-up WSBK
  • 09h35-09h45: Warm-up 2 WorldWCR
  • 09h55-10h05: Warm-up 2 WSSP300
  • 10h15-10h25: Warm-up 2 WSSP
  • 11h00: Superpole race WSBK
  • 11h50: Race 2 WorldWCR
  • 12h45: Race 2 WSSP300
  • 14h00: Race 2 WSBK
  • 15h30: Race 2 WSSP

O conteúdo Exciting final round with four title fights: Superbike schedule in Jerez aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The FIM Supersport World Championship concluded the weekend with a surprising Race 2 at Circuito do Estoril, Portugal. In ideal weather conditions for the 18-lap race, Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) dominated from the start, taking the lead into the first corner ahead of title contender Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) and Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha). Championship leader Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) had a poor start, dropping to fifth place.

On the opening lap, turn four saw a crash involving Thomas Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph) and Australian rider Oliver Bayliss (D34G Racing WorldSSP Team), taking them out of contention. Meanwhile, at the front, the leading group was providing plenty of action for the Portuguese spectators as Montella led Manzi, while Huertas started to regain ground, closing in on Mahias in third place.

As the race unfolded, the tension rose, with Huertas (#99) increasing the pressure on his championship rivals. He climbed into third place and began chasing down Montella, who led on the Ducati. Further back, French riders Valentin Debise and Mahias engaged in a fierce battle for fourth place, exchanging skilled overtakes throughout the four-kilometer track.

Feeling the heat from Manzi, Montella attempted to widen the gap from the chasing group, but a crucial mistake at turn 7 saw the Italian crash out with just eight laps to go, ending his hopes of contending for the 2024 WorldSSP title.

Title battle to be between Huertas and Manzi

With Manzi securing the win and Huertas finishing second, Debise impressed by taking third place. Lucas Mahias finished fourth, followed by Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) in fifth, with Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) rounding off the top 6. This result marked Yamaha’s fourth win of the season and Ducati’s 99th podium in the WorldSSP class. The title race now comes down to Jerez, where Huertas and Manzi will battle it out for the championship, with 45 points separating them at the top of the standings.

Top six from WorldSSP Race 2:

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)
2. Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) +2.506s
3. Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) +4.103
4. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +4.351s
5. Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +7.670s
6. Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) +9.355s

Fastest lap: Stefano Manzi, Yamaha – 1’40.063s

Championship standings:

1. Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) 410 points
2. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 365
3. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 354
4. Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) 218
5. Marcel Schroetter (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 204
6. Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) 184

O conteúdo Stefano Manzi wins WSSP race 2 at Estoril, beating Adrián Huertas and Valentin Debise as Yari Montella crashed, losing title hopes aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Spanish rising star Jeremy Alcoba has been confirmed as the newest addition to the Kawasaki Puccetti Racing team for the 2025 World Supersport (WorldSSP) Championship season. Alcoba, currently competing in Moto2, will join the official Kawasaki team as they aim for the title, riding the latest version of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

Kawasaki Puccetti Racing has an enviable track record of success in WorldSSP, using the 599cc Ninja ZX-6R. Turkish rider Can Öncü continues to race competitively on this model during the current season. Since WorldSSP was established as an FIM World Championship in 1999, eleven different riders have claimed victories on various iterations of the Ninja ZX-6R. As recently as 2023, Öncü won a race at Mandalika, Indonesia, on the current model.

Alcoba is expected to get his first experience with the new Ninja ZX-6R in a test scheduled for November, which will kick off his preparation for the upcoming season.

Commenting on this exciting new challenge, Alcoba said: ‘First of all, I would like to sincerely thank Puccetti and Kawasaki Racing for giving me this incredible opportunity and believing in me. I know this is a big change, as the bikes in the category I come from are quite different, but that only increases my determination. I’m really excited and motivated by this opportunity and the new challenge ahead. I’m committed to giving my absolute best, not just for myself, but for the team, the fans, and everyone supporting me. I’m fully aware that I’ll be part of a team with an outstanding legacy, one that holds many records in terms of victories and championships. Having such a strong and historic brand like Kawasaki behind me, with its immense history, victories, and potential, is an honour. I’m confident that, together, we can achieve great things, and I can’t wait to show what we can accomplish on the track. My goal is to adapt quickly, push myself to the limit, and deliver thrilling performances that fans will remember. The hard work starts now, and I’m ready for it’.

O conteúdo Jeremy Alcoba joins WSSP next season: ‘I know this is a big change to Moto2 but that only increases my determination’ aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The Estoril Circuit was the scene of an exciting FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole session this Friday, marked by challenging weather conditions. Italian Yari Montella, of the Barni Spark Racing team, took advantage of the early dry conditions to record an impressive time of 1’41.318, securing pole position for Saturday’s race.

The session, which began in dry conditions, was quickly interrupted by a sudden downpour, forcing the drivers to adapt quickly to the new conditions. Montella, with his fast lap, beat the championship leader, Spaniard Adrián Huertas of the Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team, by three-tenths of a second. Stefano Manzi, of Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing, completed the front row of the grid.

The fight for the title is intensifying with Montella, Huertas and Manzi emerging as the main contenders. Every point will be crucial in this penultimate round of the championship, with all three drivers looking to capitalize on their favourable starting positions.

Frenchman Valentin Debise, of the Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team, continued his impressive form from free practice, securing fourth place. Glenn van Straalen and Lucas Mahias completed the second row, followed by Simone Corsi, Ondrej Vostatek and Niki Tuuli. Federico Caricasulo rounded off the top 10.

With the starting grid set, expectations are high for Saturday’s first race. Fans can expect an intense battle between the championship leaders, with Huertas trying to defend his lead against attacks from Montella and Manzi.

1. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) 1’41.318s
2. Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) +0.380s
3. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.607s
4. Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) +0.669s
5. Glenn van Straalen (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +1.136s
6. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +1.380s

O conteúdo Yari Montella takes pole position in a busy session at the WSSP in Estoril aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Kawasaki Puccetti Racing announced the signing of young Spanish promise Jeremy Alcoba for the 2025 World Supersport Championship (WSSP) season. The rider, who currently competes in the Moto2 category, will join the official Kawasaki team next year.

to face the championship using the latest model of the iconic Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, with a 636cc engine, which is currently in the homologation process.

Alcoba will have at his disposal the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, with a 636cc engine, which is currently in the homologation process, he has an impressive track record in the training categories of motorcycling: he is a former CEV Moto3 champion and has already achieved podiums in the Moto3 category. With consolidated experience, the young rider is currently competing in the Asian stages of the Moto2 calendar.

For the 2025 season, Alcoba will have the responsibility of riding the latest version of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, a model that promises to offer the technology and performance necessary to achieve great results and Manuel Puccetti, Team Principal, did not hide his enthusiasm with the hiring of the rider:

– We’ve very pleased to be able to embark on this collaboration with Jeremy Alcoba, a talented young rider. We can achieve ambitious goals with him, also considering that we’ll be able to count on the new 2025 model of Ninja ZX-6R. We’ll carry out some initial tests in November, the first step of a project that we hope can be a success.

O conteúdo Jeremy Alcoba switches from Moto2 to WSSP, with Kawasaki Puccetti Racing aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has officially announced the calendar for the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, which will feature 12 rounds at some of the world’s most iconic circuits.

The season will kick off with the traditional pre-season tests on February 17 and 18 in Phillip Island, Australia, followed by the first round of the championship at the same venue from February 21 to 23.

One of the most anticipated additions is the debut of the Hungarian round at the Balaton Park Circuit, scheduled for July. This addition promises to bring a new challenge to the riders and an exciting experience for fans.

In parallel, the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) will enter its second edition in 2025, with an expanded calendar of six events. The season will begin at the iconic TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands.

The WorldWCR will also see the addition of two new tracks to its calendar: the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary and the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France. These inclusions demonstrate the growing interest and investment in women’s motorcycle racing.

O conteúdo 2025 WorldSBK and WorldWCR calendar unveiled – 12 rounds and a long waited debut in Hungary aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.