Category: Superbikes

1. IKER SECURES TOP-10 FINISH, FERMIN SCORES POINTS

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 8th Nov 2026

   IKER LECUONA – 10TH “I’m physically drained, but I have to thank the team for another amazing weekend. I’m really pleased with how things went: points yesterday and a top-10 finish today. My race pace was really strong, although I lost some time in the early stages fighting with other riders and working my way through the field. In the end, we managed to collect some valuable points. I leave Qatar feeling like a better rider, and that’s all thanks to this team and the incredible support they’ve given me.” FERMIN ALDEGUER – 12TH “It was a challenging race. I was expecting to feel more comfortable and have better pace, but I struggled quite a bit with the front tyre. It soon became more about making it to the finish, but it was still a valuable opportunity to get more mileage under my belt and build back some rhythm ahead of the final two races of the season. From a physical standpoint, I’m really pleased to have made it through the entire weekend without any problems.”

2. IKER SCORES POINTS IN THE QATAR SPRINT

   Posted on 6:00pm Saturday 7th Nov 2026

   IKER LECUONA – 9TH

   “Very happy. We made progress in every session. Perhaps we could have done a little better in Q1, where I couldn’t put together a perfect lap. I had good race pace and decided to go with the soft tyre. I struggled a little with the tyre, but I really enjoyed the battle with Moreira during the race. I beat him and brought home another point in a Sprint race, where nothing can ever be taken for granted.”

   FERMÍN ALDEGUER – 11TH

   “First of all, I want to apologise to Pecco and his entire team. I made a mistake while attempting an overtake and I’m really sorry about it. It was a difficult race. The double long-lap penalty didn’t slow us down and we showed good pace. Tomorrow we’ll try to bounce back. Once again, I apologise to Pecco.”

    

    

3. #QATARGP: FERMIN JUST MISSES OUT ON Q2 ON HIS RETURN

   Posted on 7:00pm Friday 6th Nov 2026

   FERMÍN ALDEGUER – 11th “We were just 38 thousandths of a second away from Q2… On the one hand, there’s a bit of disappointment, but on the other, we know that we’re back, that we’re feeling good, that we’ve worked the way we know how, and that the feeling with the bike, especially with my hand, is there. Q1 is never good news, but we definitely need every possible minute on track, so it will do us good.” IKER LECUONA – 16th “It had been a few years since I last raced here, yet we were already quite fast this morning. We worked well and made a good step forward in the afternoon, although riding at night felt a bit strange. I made a few too many mistakes; otherwise, we could have been closer to the top 10. But we know where we need to work to keep improving.”

4. Barry Burrell crowned ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup 2026 winner for second year in a row

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 26th Oct 2026

   Barry Burrell has successfully defended his ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup championship title at Brands Hatch, in a thrilling season-ending race that also saw a wildcard entry from Isle of Man TT winner Davey Todd. Burrell has become the only rider to win the championship more than once, doing so by crossing the line on his Halliwell Jones machine in third place behind Kieran Smith. In the final points tally, Burrell led Smith 291 points to 272. Sunday saw Bobby Varey take the top step after leading most of the race, and finished the overall championship in a very close third, with 270 points. The ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup is open to new and experienced riders, competing on identical 105 hp F 900 R roadsters, in a one-make series. Riders committing to the full 2027 season are eligible for a further £500 off the cost of the bike, when purchased before 31 December 2026, bringing the cost down to just £6,495 (incl. VAT). Burrell said: “The ROKiT OFF F 900 R Cup is a cost-effective championship and a great way to get your face out there. If people come in and do well they really stand out, because you’re often racing against some big names like Davey - last year also saw Kyle Ryde and Storm Stacey wildcard in the series. “It’s very accessible too - a lot of the times I go by myself, I don’t need anyone else to support me, whereas in other championships you’d need four or five people. “Parts support for the series is also a real bonus, thanks to the provision of a stocked truck at every round, reducing the need to stock or transport your own, or being short of that crucial part. And thanks to the nature of a one-make series, you can be at the front without having to fettle the bike too much, it’s very simple to set up, with a click or two here and there between circuits. “The policing of the championship is also brilliant. You’ll always have people pushing the boundaries, but they try to keep it as fair and as level a playing field as possible.” Entering the season late and missing the first race, Barry Burrell quickly racked up four main race wins and entered the last round of the season with a 22 point lead. Finishing fourth in the main race was 2024 BMW ROKiT OFF F 900 R Cup champion Thomas Strudwick, ahead of three time Isle of Man TT winner Davey Todd, who entered as a wildcard. Todd said: “The bikes are a lot of fun to ride and they handle really well, especially for something with such a comfortable riding position. “The power of the bikes and strict rules around modifications makes for some really close racing on track and the F 900 R Cup community in the paddock was really helpful offering advice. “It’s definitely a perfect low-cost class with competitive - but fun - racing. It won’t be my last time racing an F 900 R, that’s for sure.” Entries for the 2027 ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup open on 1 November, and riders must hold an ACU Clubman-grade licence to compete. Scott Grimsdall, Head of Marketing & PR at BMW Motorrad UK, commented: “The ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup is ideal as a first step into racing or a competitive challenge for more seasoned riders. The standard of riding is always exceptional and sharing a schedule with the British Superbike Championship means every round has a great sense of occasion. We’ve enjoyed another great season of close racing in 2026, so a big thank you to all competitors. And of course, a huge congratulations   to Barry for becoming the ROKiT OFF F 900 R Cup’s first back-to-back champion.”

5. PODIUM IN THE LAST SPRINT AT PHILLIP ISLAND

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 24th Oct 2026

    

   ALEX MARQUEZ “The soft tyre we used today definitely helped us, but we started the race without too many certainties, as we had only used it for time attacks. It was definitely a great race, battling for positions with Martin first and then with Acosta. The pace was very good, and over a 13-lap race we performed really well, also in terms of tyre durability. Tomorrow everything could change, both with the weather and with the 27-lap race. Today, though, we can enjoy a fun race.” IKER LECUONA “We didn’t get off to the best start, but we still managed not to lose too many positions. Once I found my pace, things changed: halfway through the race, I was practically matching my best qualifying times. Overall, I’m very happy with both the bike and the team. Tomorrow we’ll keep learning and improving.”