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WorldSBK: Rinaldi Takes Superpole Race Wins For Ducati, Finishes 2nd In Race 2

Michael Ruben Rinaldi marked his debut season as ARUBA.IT Ducati rider with a sensational Superpole Race wins at WorldSBK.

Riding onboard the Panigale V4 R, the Italian rider secured Ducati first win of the season in front of 5,000 fans at Misano.

Rinaldi finished ahead of Yamaha’s Toprak Razgatlioglu in the Superpole Race while the 6th time WorldSBK champion, Jonathan Rea, claimed third place.

The 25-year old rider then completed a spectacular weekend by placing second in Race 2, this time behind Razgatlioglu.

Jonathan Rea continues his championship leads with 149 points, followed by Razgatlioglu with 129pts and Redding with 104pts meanwhile Rinaldi sit fifth with 82pts, just six points shy of Alex Lowes with 88pts.

“I am very happy with this weekend: we just missed the icing on the cake. But I must admit that in Race 2 Toprak and the Yamaha were better than us and that’s why I want to congratulate them.

“I gave my best trying to chase the victory, but in the last laps, I took a high risk and then I decided to bring home this very important second place. It’s a very important step forward,” said Rinaldi.

Fellow ARUBA.IT Ducati rider, Scott Redding, struggled to keep up the pace against his teammate but managed to place 4th in both races.

“It was a very difficult weekend for me. Today we were able to improve a little bit the feeling with the bike compared to yesterday, but it was not enough to be able to reach the podium.

“honestly, in the first laps of the Superpole Race, I thought I could fight with Jonny (Rea) in an incisive way, while in Race-2 I felt I had no grip with the front tire. The season, however, is still long and I hope to be much more competitive in Donington,” he said.

Redding will have a chance to redeem himself in the next round at Donington Park in July.

Peluang Ke MotoGP Sudah Terkubur – Jonathan Rea

Jonathan Rea mengakui peluang untuk beraksi di MotoGP sudah pun ditutup meskipun mendominasi Kejuaraan Superbike Dunia (WorldSBK) dengan enam kejuaraan berturut-turut.

Keputusan berhijrah ke Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) selepas beberapa musim bersama Honda ternyata membuahkan hasil apabila gandingan Rea bersama jentera ZX-10RR menghadirkan kejayaan berganda.

Dia kini memegang status selaku enam kali juara WorldSBK selepas enam musim bersama KRT.

Bagaimanapun, selepas mengambil kira pelbagai faktor terutamanya umur yang kini telah pun mencecah usia 33 tahun, Rea akui tiada ruang untuknya beraksi di MotoGP.

“Jika saya mahu meninggalkan WorldSBK, saya perlukan sesuatu yang kukuh sebagai pembakar semangat kerana saya sudah selesa dan persekitaran WorldSBK.

“Untuk pertimbangkan MotoGP, saya perlukan sokongan factory tetapi perkara ini tidak pernah berlaku.

“Saya juga rasa peluang ini tidak akan hadir kerana saya kini berusia 33 tahun. SBK adalah dunia saya dan saya gembira,” jelasnya.

Bagaimanapun, Rea mendedahkan rancangan untuk melibatkan diri dalam sukan permotoran motocross profesional selepas bersara dari WorldSBK.

“Saya mahu sertai Anaheim Supercross dan kejuaraan motocross kebangsaan di Ireland Utara. Saya gemar menunggang ‘dirt bike’ jadi saya amat berminat untuk melakukannya,” tambah Rea.

Meskipun peluang untuk Rea ke MotoGP sudah pun terkubur namun dia pernah membuat penampilan sementara di kelas premier itu pada 2012, menggantikan Casey Stoner yang mengalami kecederaan di Repsol Honda.

Rea berjaya menamatkan aksi di Misano dan Aragon di tempat ke-8 dan ke-7 sebelum kembali ke WorldSBK bersama Honda.

Suzuki Bakal Perkenalkan GSX-R1000 2022 Serba Baharu Dengan Lebih 200HP

Pasaran motosikal ketika ini telah pun dilambakkan dengan pelbagai model yang telah dinaik taraf dengan reka bentuk, enjin dan elektronik baharu.

Namun, lain kisahnya bagi pengeluar motosikal Jepun, Suzuki, yang masih lagi ketinggalan di belakang terutamanya model ‘flagship’ GSX-R1000.

Bagaimanapun, dalam perkembangan terbaru, kilang Hamamatsu dikhabarkan bakal memperkenalkan GSX-R1000 2022 serba baharu lewat tahun ini.

Menurut laporan, model tersebut akan mendapat pelbagai naik taraf baharu dalam usaha kembali bersaing di pentas Kejuaraan Superbike Dunia (WorldSBK).

Meskipun mencipta nama bersama Joan Mir dengan menjuarai MotoGP musim lalu, kehadiran Suzuki di perlumbaan motosikal ‘production’ terus sunyi.

Difahamkan, Suzuki juga akan memecah halangan 200hp bagi menyaingi jentera lain di WorldSBK antaranya Ducati Panigale V4 R, Kawasaki ZX-10RR, BMW M 1000 RR, Honda CBR1000RR-R dan Yamaha YZF-R1.

Meskipun tiada pengesahan ketika ini namun Suzuki juga dicanang bakal membawa rekaan serba baharu kepada GSX-R1000 tersebut termasuk beberapa ciri elektronik terkini. – asphalt&rubber

All-New 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Is In The Works, To Compete In WorldSBK

Other manufacturers have started to flood the motorcycle market with an all-new model for the last few years.

On the other hand, Suzuki took the most minimalistic approach by “updating” their range of motorcycles to meet Euro 5 emission standards while throwing in a couple of electronics aid.

At the end of the day, the current lineup, especially the GSX-R family, maintain almost the same looks and specifications.

However, new reports suggest the Japanese manufacturer plans introduce an all-new GSX-R1000 for 2022, replacing the current fifth-generation available in the market.

While there is no confirmation coming from the Hamamatsu headquarters, we can assume extensive upgrades are being done as part of a plan for Suzuki to return to the WorldSBK Championship.

Despite making notable success in MotoGP with Joan Mir winning the championship in 2020, Suzuki still lacks in the production-based competition.

We expect the upcoming GSX-R1000 to finally break the 200hp barrier to compete with the likes of Kawasaki ZX-10RR, Ducati Panigale V4R and the BMW M 1000 R.

Suzuki is also likely to include a customizable electronics aid, one of the most notable aspects where the GSX-R1000 is lacking compared to its competitors.

(source: Asphalt&Rubber)

WSBK: BMW Motorrad Clinched The Best Result With The All-New M 1000 RR

The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team clinched the best team result so far at the opening round of the 2021 season thanks to the German marquee new weapon, the BMW M 1000 RR.

During the race in Motorland Aragon, BMW Motorrad riders Tom Sykes and Michael van der Mark finished the race in 4th and 5th, respectively.

Interestingly, they were just half a second off the podium positions.

Van der Mark even set the fastest lap of the race on the M 1000 RR, which help him to shot through from 15th on the grid to finish fifth at the end of the race.

The Dutch rider briefly took the lead on lap six before spending several laps defending second place against defending champion and Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) rider Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes before the two eventually passed him.

Van der Mark and Sykes swapped position later on before the two secured their best result in WSBK at 4th and 5th place.

“A bittersweet day, really. We definitely had a Superpole race to forget, which we won’t go into too much detail about. That meant that we compromised our start position in race two. For race two, I wanted to go with the slick tyre, but after this morning, we opted to play it safe on the intermediates.

“I could see what the guys in front of me were doing but obviously considering the tyres we were on, I tried a different strategy to feel where the BMW M 1000 RR was working and where we had to improve. Unfortunately, we just missed out on the podium today, but considering our results here last year it is a huge improvement,” explained Sykes after the race.

Van der Mark also shared his take on the M 1000 RR.

“This morning, we had a wet warm-up session which was my first time on the BMW M 1000 RR in the rain, and to be honest, I had such a good feeling from the first lap. The Superpole race was in mixed conditions, but I opted to go with the slick tyre and in the end was the right choice.

“Despite that, we made a good start, had some incredible battles taking the lead, but I knew I was asking too much of the tyres and in the end, some guys got past me. But we have got to be happy with the two P5 positions and most importantly the experience I’ve gained with the BMW M 1000 RR,” he said.

WorldSBK: Rain stops development for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR

Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK riders, Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes, were unable to partake in a test session set in Jerez, Spain yesterday after rain affected the whole thing. Both riders and teams were expecting some dry conditions to develop their latest 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, but wet conditions arrived and said, “Not today, fellas.” (more…)

Maverick Vinales launches WorldSSP 300 team?

Maverick Vinales might be one of the hottest MotoGP riders right now, but that’s not stopping his family from expanding into other championships. Isaac Vinales (Maverick’s brother) is already representing the family name in WorldSBK, but you’ll be seeing a lot more of this name in 2021. (more…)

WorldSBK: Long lap penalty to be introduced in 2021

The 2021 WorldSBK season will see a lot of changes in how they conduct the races, including the introduction of the long lap penalty, which has been successfully implemented in MotoGP this season. Considering how competitive (and aggressive) the races have become, this introduction will see fairer and safer races for all. (more…)

Indonesia to host WorldSBK race in November 2021

The 2021 WorldSBK provisional calendar has been released where a total of 13 rounds will take place throughout next season. Starting strong in Europe, the closing stages will see three rounds taking place in Indonesia, Australia, and the final round which has yet to be decided. (more…)

Jonas Folger will race in WorldSBK on BMW M 1000 RR

BMW Motorrad will be expanding its racing efforts in WorldSBK 2021 after announcing its cooperation with two satellite teams, RC Squadra Corse and Bonovo Action. Their riders? Eugene Laverty and one of favourite ex-MotoGP riders, Jonas Folger. (more…)

Ducati Panigale V2 wants to race in WorldSSP

Randy Krummenacher, the 2019 WorldSSP champion, has been seen testing at the Misano International Circuit on board a surprisingly Ducati Panigale V2 prepped by the Barni Racing Team. The Swiss rider and his former team is gearing up for a possible change in the WorldSBK intermediate class for 2021. (more…)

WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea wins sixth world title in a row!

The Estoril Circuit in Portugal witnessed the crowning of the 2020 WorldSBK world champion which goes to none other than Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK rider and defending king, Jonathan Rea. His sixth consecutive premier class crown was made official when he finished Race 1 yesterday in fourth place, which was enough to seal the deal for this year’s championship. (more…)