2018 MEDIA GUIDE 2 | Dear Media Friends and Colleagues,

We are delighted to present the WorldSBK Media Guide for the 2018 information regarding teams, riders, bikes, results, statistics, circuit season, complete with all information needed throughout the MOTUL profiles, rules and regulations than ever before. Supporting your passion FIM Superbike World Championship, accompanying you for what is set and work across the 13 Rounds of the Championship, this Guide will to be an exhilarating season. With new riders, new regulations, new continue to help you in producing that much appreciated coverage. sessions and new circuits there is plenty to provide excitement for 2018. Due to the devotion and professionalism from all parties involved, the On top of this, the series maintains the Pure Experience provided for fans MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship continues to reach pure On and Off Track. motorsport success, and we take this opportunity to extend our thanks to WorldSBK continues to bring fans of the world’s fastest production- the Media in all forms. based motorcycle series new and exciting initiatives, keeping them on We are delighted to continue to offer the popular Pure Media the edge of their seats and ensuring the fans are fully installed at the Experiences for 2018, an initiative which provides members of the media heart of the action. By introducing new rules and regulations into the with the opportunity see behind the scenes of important elements of championship, it will allow even more riders to be fighting at the front of the Championship and to understand how the prestigious series works. the competitive field which brings more parity into the class. You will be guaranteed a warm welcome from our Communications We have once again produced the Media Guide as an all-inclusive Department over the course of the season, as we hope to provide the reference book for all Media Representatives, which contains more best working environment possible.

Thank you for your continued dedication and support! All the best,

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Quick guide WorldSBK riders 5 Information 10 WorldSBK riders 30 WorldSSP riders 74 WorldSSP300 entry list 106 European Superstock 1000 entry list 110 Rounds 114 Yamaha Finance Australian Round 116 MOTUL Thai Round 118 Pirelli Aragón Round 120 MOTUL Dutch Round 122 Pata Italian Round 124 Prosecco Doc UK Round 126 Acerbis Czech Round 128 Geico US Round 130 Pirelli Riviera de Rimini Round 132 Portuguese Round 134 French Round 136 MOTUL Argentinean Round 138 Qatar Round 140 Stats and Results 142 Key Rules 160 Tools 176 Manufacturers 182 8 |

1 INFORMATION

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EUROSPORT BEIN SPORTS FOX SPORTS ESPORT 3 SKY SPORT

FLOW SPORTS MEDIASET OSN FOX LATIN AMERICAN ESPN BRASIL CHANNELS

SPORT TV ITV SPILER TV J SPORTS TELEDEPORTE TVE

SUPERSPORT SERVUS TV SBS AUSTRALIA

12 | | 13 14 | Born in 1988, the World Superbike championship began with the and Troy Bayliss, were able to battle for the title into the ethos of bringing production-based motorbikes to the track. millennium, attracting worldwide coverage. Following this growth Appealing to the ordinary bike fan, the series’ popularity grew in popularity, WorldSBK now welcomes more than half a million rapidly as it attracted big personalities who allowed the sport to trackside spectators every year. grow and be shaped into what it is today; one of the world’s most As Pirelli came in as single tyre manufacturer, James Toseland prestigious bike racing series. became the youngest World Superbike champion in 2004 with Starting with Fred Merkel taking back-to-back championships Ducati, holding off Frenchman Regis Laconi before Australian aboard the Honda RC30, the series continued to progress into pair Troy Corser and Troy Bayliss continued to reign in 2005 and the ‘glory years’ - birthing stars still around today. With over 17 2006. Housing some of the greatest on-track battles seen in different World Champions crowned since the series’ inaugural motorbike racing, the international paddock became even more season 31 years ago, the ever-changing grid and thrill of racing renowned in the world of motorsport. have kept fans and riders captivated ever since. Although an active manufacturer in the series since it began, The early 1990’s saw the American Dream live on - despite Yamaha took their first title in 2009 with American rookie a French Revolution - as Raymond Roche gave Ducati their Ben Spies after a hotly-fought season long battle with former first WorldSBK crown. Doug Polen and Scott Russell took MotoGP™ rider Max Biaggi. Battles between Biaggi and the the honors respectively for Ducati and Kawasaki ahead of experienced Carlos Checa emerged in the following seasons, the ‘Fogarty Era’. That saw the popularity of World Superbike before we entered the ‘Kawasaki era’, seeing both take world skyrocket and allowed it to establish a firm fan base who still titles. flock to circuits today, as close and edge of your seat racing Dorna Sports took over of the rights to the series in 2013 and became the basis for this ever popular series. WorldSBK has continued to go from strength to strength. With ‘King’ Carl Fogarty made his mark on the series from 1994 with four different classes coming to blows every weekend, the series Ducati’s 916. The Brit secured four world titles, as well as facing provides some of the closest racing action in the world, with stiff competition from the likes of Honda’s Colin Edwards and seven manufacturers now taking to the grid to put on one of the Suzuki’s Troy Corser. The trio, along with Ducati’s Neil Hodgson greatest shows on earth. | 15 From 2013, British rider Tom Sykes led a resurgence for the in 1999 to become the FIM Supersport World Championship. green machine of the Kawasaki. The Japanese factory have Fans were treated to an array of different manufacturers battling dominated the series for the last five seasons, despite clear for the title in the early years, and Stephane Chambon was the competition from Sylvain Guintoli and Aprilia in 2014. It’s first FIM title holder for Suzuki in 2000. Yamaha took their turn been the Kawasaki lineup of Sykes and Jonathan Rea who at glory at the turn of the millennium – Jorg Teuchert was able have been taking control of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World to take those honours - before Andrew Pitt took Kawasaki to Championship we have today. the top in 2001. Astonishingly, the series then saw a fourth Becoming the first rider to take back to back titles since Fogarty, manufacturer stand on top over all, with Frenchman Fabien Foret Rea now has three consecutive titles to his name, securing his riding the Honda to glory in 2002 with Ten Kate. third in dominant style with two rounds of the 2017 season Australian domination entered the field in 2003, with Chris remaining. Making history, Rea looks unstoppable as he begins Vermeulen victorious in 2003 before Karl Muggeridge mirrored his journey for his fourth title but faces stiff competition from his heroics a season later. Records were then made in 2006 team-mate Sykes and Chaz Davies on the Ducati Panigale R as Sebastien Charpentier became the first rider to take back which is in its final year. to back WorldSSP titles. However, it wasn’t long before Turkish rider Kenan Sofuoglu came onto the scene, taking the 2007 crown. 2008 saw Andrew Pitt make his return to the top with Ten Kate Honda, and in 2009 World Supersport became one of the most fiercely competitive series as four manufactures were capable of fighting for podium finishes. A season-long battle Unmissable action is provided for fans once again as World between Cal Crutchlow and Eugene Laverty emerged, with Supersport continues to be the main support class for Crutchlow crowned champion on his Yamaha YZF-R6, ahead of WorldSBK, but the Championship provides its own world class Laverty on his Parkalgar Honda. racing worthy of its own accolade. With a permanent entry list of In 2010 it was a new decade but experienced champions, as 23 riders, all capable of putting up a strong fight, the grid is one Sofuoglu took his second title with Ten Kate Honda; despite which will stir up all levels of drama. tense competition from Joan Lascorz with Kawasaki and Welcomed into the paddock as a European class, it became a Eugene Laverty on the Parkalgar Honda, Sofuloglu clinched the World Series in 1997 with Paolo Casoli taking this first crown crown by only a handful points in the final round. British riders for Ducati in 1997, before it was taken under the FIM’s umbrella continued to filter through the ranks, and 2011 saw Chaz Davies 16 | bounce back from a tough season opener to take the title in a welcomed even more drama, with Sofuoglu sidelined following highly competitive year. a massive crash around the French circuit of Magny-Cours, 2012 welcomed the true beginning of the Sofuoglu era, as the and Frenchman Lucas Mahias was able to take advantage of former champion returned to the series with Lorenzini Kawasaki his championship lead on board the Yamaha YZF-R6, and was and in turn became the most successful rider ever in the class. crowned World Champion in the final round of the season at 2013 saw Sofuoglu face a tough season trying to defend his Qatar. Mahias begins his title defense in 2018 but can Sofuoglu title, and with main rival Sam Lowes putting up a solid fight, reclaim his crown? the Brit eventually came out on top ahead of the Turkish rider - making the 2013 season one of the most unforgettable in the FIM European Supersport Cup classes’ history. Heading into its third season in the WorldSBK series, the Frenchman Jules Cluzel made his comeback in 2014 – FIM Europe Supersport Cup joins the World Supersport Sofulogu’s main rival two seasons previous – whilst Sam Lowes Championship throughout all European rounds of the season. moved over to Moto2. By then a veteran in the series, Sofuoglu With seven entries once again for 2018, the Cup was created to had a tough year and with changes to his team mid-way allow riders to compete on the world stage, whilst keeping costs though the season was only able to come out in eighth position low for both the riders and the teams. By only travelling around overall- and a new young talent emerged in Dutchman Michael Europe, logistics and bike preparation costs are kept as low as van der Mark. In his second year with the PATA Honda World possible - but with global coverage thanks to the mass-media Supersport Team, van der Mark took the title after securing six and TV channels. Following the same technical regulations wins. Cluzel was again close to clinching the title in 2015, but the as WorldSSP, riders line up on the WorldSSP grid from Round Frenchman suffered a huge crash in Jerez which put him out of Three at MotorLand Aragon. contention despite having taken three victories in the season. In it’s debut season, fans saw the fight for the Cup come down This left the door wide open for Kenan Sofuoglu, who took his to the wire, but it was Italian Axel Bassani’s to lose as he took fourth title. The Turkish rider’s legend was finally cemented the inaugural Cup win in the final round at Jerez, ahead of in the series in 2016, as he took his fifth title with Kawasaki Ukranian Illia Mykhalchyk and fellow Italian Alessandro Zaccone. Puccetti Racing following a season-long fight with teammate Fighting across nine rounds of 2016, there was some close Randy Krummenacher and a recovering Cluzel. However 2017 racing involved as the riders raced not only themselves but the entire WorldSSP field. It was a close battle at the beginning of the season between the two Italians, before Zaccone suffered | 17 some bad luck and Mykhalchyk was able to sneak into second the victory by just one point overall on his Yamaha machine, position. following a stunning season of victories. 2017 welcomed domination from Estonian youngster Hannes Featuring any motorcycle classed as an A2 machine on the Soomer, who took the Cup title in the final round of Jerez, after road in Europe (excluding A1 class machines), all bikes are leading the standings throughout the full season. Despite some homologated by the motorcycle racing governing body - the FIM tough competition from Dutch rider Rob Hartog in the closing - and are subject to modifications to weight and rev limits by the rounds, ultimately it was Soomer who was able to take his SBK Commission, in order to ensure maximum possible parity. advantage into Spain and come out on top. In a separate fight to WorldSSP, riders and teams receive their own rewards and press coverage for the winners - whilst still scoring World Championship points and starting on the WorldSSP grid. The initiative was introduced in 2016 and continues to prove successful and popular, and the new season Renowned for incredible racing and close but fair battles, the holds a lot of potential for new talent and stunning racing. European Superstock 1000 Championship is a popular series which was first run in 1999. Designed to give young riders the chance to take on full capacity machinery, the series has grown in popularity over the years and has produced some of the finest racing the WorldSBK paddock has seen. Originally popular with British riders, Suzuki’s Karl Harris and compatriot James Ellison World Supersport 300 is heading into its second full time - with both Honda and Suzuki - were early title winners. Suzuki season as a new feeder class. With a minimum rider age of 15, quickly became a dominant manufacturer in the class, taking it features a range of lightweight sport bikes, and is an easily the title for two consecutive seasons with Vittorio Iannuzzo and accessible championship on the world stage. With a jam-packed Michel Fabrizio. Yamaha secured their first crown with Lorenzo grid, the debut season proved popular with fans and riders alike, Alfonsi in 2004, just before Belgian Didier Vankeymeulen won welcoming three different manufacturers and six Different race the series for the Japanese manufacturer. winners to the field. Tight, close and fair racing was enjoyed by Ducati took the overall victory in their first attempt with the new all, and even welcomed the first ever female winner of a world Ducati 1098 with Niccolo Canepa at the helm in 2007, and championship race. Marc Garcia took the title to the wire, taking took their second crown in 2008 with Brendan Roberts. In an 18 | unusual turn of events, Xavier Simeon wrapped up the title with Toprak Razgatlioglu on the ZX-10RR, it looked as if Rinaldi had a round to spare in 2009 – again on Ducati machinery. 2010 it stitched up with two rounds remaining, but late season drama welcomed the dominance of BMW, as Ayrton Badovini took nine meant he had to wait to clinch it in Spain for the final round. Both wins out of ten races aboard the impressive S1000RR, before Razgatlioglu and Rinadli will make the move up into WorldSBK Ducati took the honor back. In 2011, Althea Racing Ducati’s for 2018, meaning there will be new riders to battle it out for the Davide Guigliano took the title back for the Italian manufacturer honours. in dominant style, before BMW Italia were able to take success in 2012 as Sylvain Barrier secured the crown. The Frenchman continued to succeed in the series and was able to do the double in 2013, with his results acknowledged by BMW as he moved up into WorldSBK the following season. History was made in the series in 2014 as Leandro Mercado became the first Argentinean rider to take an international title in motorbike racing, with the 22 year old beating Italian Lorenzo Savadori by eight points. Mercado made the step up into WorldSBK with Barni Racing Team the following season, whilst Savadori clinched the crown that year. The Italian was able to win half of the races over the season and took the title in France. Mercado moved back into the class for 2016 and faced a tough battle upon his return as Italian Raffaele De Rosa put up a strong fight throughout the season - eventually taking the title in Jerez following a tough end of season string of results for Mercado.

2017 welcomed young and up-coming talent Toprak Razgatlioglu to the fight, and fans saw plenty of ups and downs as the title came down to the wire. In a fight between Florian Marino on his Yamaha, Ducati’s Michael Ruben Rinaldi and | 19 20 | | 21 PADDOCK SHOW

One of the most popular features of the MOTUL FIM Superbike tool which gives companies and Sponsors the chance to hold World Championship is the Paddock Show, an entirely unique Product Presentations, Press Conferences and Workshops; feature for fans and media alike. Exclusive to WorldSBK, it both for either their own staff or in a public form. allows fans to get even closer to the riders and can be an It is not only entertainment on stage that keeps the fans alternative way to keep up with the on-track action. Offering enthralled throughout the weekend. Stunning displays featuring Rider Shows with leading riders’ reactions minutes after the all SBK manufacturers competing on track allow fans to see Prosecco Doc is sprayed, and live on-stage commentary; our the amazing machines up close. Continuing to grow year on Paddock Show arena provides an unforgettable atmosphere and year, the Paddock Show continues to get bigger and better, and experience for all who visit it. the continuation of the SuperShow on Saturdays gives even On top of this, introduced for 2018 is an opportunity for fans more access to the riders and teams from all four categories to be involved with the post-race celebrations, as WorldSBK competing on track. From Parc Ferme, podiums, evening welcomes Parc Ferme into the Paddock Show area, as well as concerts and media events to autograph sessions, video the podium ceremony to some events. promotions, sponsor displays, competitions and a plethora of Pure passion can be felt right through the packed crowds in other entertainment, the Paddock Show is bound to bring in the WorldSBK Paddock Show, as anticipation for the weekend big crowds and will play an even bigger part of the WorldSBK ahead is built from Friday morning. On top of all of the fan paddock for 2018 and beyond. interaction, the WorldSBK Paddock Show is a vital promotional LIVE COMMENTARY, PRESS CONFERENCES, PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS, CHAT SHOWS, TEAM MANAGERS SHOWS, SBK SUPERSHOW, and more... 22 | | 23 24 | In addition, according to the FIM regulations: • The maximum number of tyres which each rider is allowed to use for the entire race weekend (Friday to Sunday) is 24, including 11 front and 13 rear tyres.

2018 PIRELLI TYRE ALLOCATION • The maximum permitted number of fitted tyres for each session will be 13 (no distinction between front and rear) for The tyres for World Superbike each rider. All riders participating in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will have 17-inch Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike Over the course of the year Pirelli plan to supply more tyres range as follows: development solutions.

• DIABLO™ Superbike, slick tyres with the following sizes: Free Practices Timed for Qualifying, - 120/70 front in SC1 (soft), SC2 (medium) and SC3 (hard) Superpole format and use of the qualifier compounds. rear tyres - 200/60 rear in SC0 (soft), SC1 (medium) and SC2 (hard), and SC3 (extra hard) compounds. The World Superbike class has three Free Practices Timed for Qualifying on Friday, one Free Practice Not Timed for Qualifying, • DIABLO™ Rain, a minimum of 8 set of tyres available per two Superpole sessions and Race 1 on Saturday, the Warm Up rider, to be used in case of rain. and Race 2 on Sunday. Regarding the Superpole format and the use of qualifier rear tyres: • DIABLO™ Wet, a minimum of 3 set of tyres available per rider. These are intermediate tyres to be used when the track • The riders classified from 11th to the last will take part in is neither completely dry nor completely wet. Superpole 1 using standard race tyres.

• DIABLO™ Superbike qualifier, a supersoft rear tyre for the • The ten fastest riders who will be seeded directly into Superpole 2 on Saturday. Superpole 2 will get each one a qualifier rear tyre with a Pirelli label applied on the side. | 25 • The fastest two riders in Superpole 1 will access Superpole • DIABLO™ Rain, a minimum of 6 set of tyres available per 2 and, only for this second session, they will receive a qualifier rider, to be used in case of rain. rear tyre marked with a Pirelli label on the side. • DIABLO™ Wet, a minimum of 2 set of tyres available per In addition: rider. These are intermediate tyres to be used when the track • The qualifier rear tyres are marked with a sticker like all the is neither completely dry nor completely wet. tyres supplied. • For this class there is no rear qualifier tyre. • The riders taking part in Superpole 1 will all have a qualifier rear tyre fitted on the rim – due to the fact it is impossible to According to the FIM Supersport World Championship determine in advance who might qualify for Superpole 2 and regulations: there would not be enough time in between the two sessions • The maximum number of tyres allowed in the to equip the two riders with a qualifier rear tyre. entire race weekend (Friday to Sunday) is 18, including 8 front and 10 rear tyres. • The riders who do not get to Superpole 2 from Superpole 1 must return the unused qualifier rear tyre to Pirelli. • The maximum permitted number of fitted tyres for each session will be 11 (no distinction between front The tyres for World Supersport and rear) for each rider.

All Supersport riders use treaded DIABLO™ Supercorsa SC Over the course of the year Pirelli plan to supply more tyres, range as follows: development solutions.

• DIABLO™ Supercorsa, tyres with the following sizes: - 120/70 front in SC1 (soft), SC2 (medium) compounds. - 180/60 rear in SC0 (soft), SC1 (medium) and SC2 (hard) compounds.

26 | Free Practices Timed for Qualifying and Media contact person: Superpole format Matteo Giusti The Supersport class has two Free Practice Sessions Timed for Racing and Product Communication Manager Qualifying on Friday, one Free Practice Session not Timed for Mob: +39 338 6169 251 Qualifying and two Superpole sessions on Saturday, one race on Tel: +39 02 6442 38405 Sunday. Email:[email protected] Pirelli Tyre - BU Moto The Superpole format is similar to the Superbike one but in Viale Piero e Alberto Pirelli, 25 - 20126 Milan, Italy Supersport there are no qualifier rear tyres available for riders. www.pirelli.com

Other Classes: FIM Supersport 300 World Championship and European Superstock 1000 Championship

The tyres for minor classes All European Superstock 1000 Championship riders, as well as FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, use treaded DIABLO™ Supercorsa SC tyres.

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Championship Superpole® Tyres Front Rear Spec Tyres

FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD YES* Pirelli DIABLO Superbike 120/70 200/60 “17” Slick NHS CHAMPIONSHIP

FIM SUPERSPORT WORLD YES Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC 120/70 180/60 “17” DOT CHAMPIONSHIP

FIM SUPERSPORT 300 NO Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC SC1 120/70 SC2 140/70 “17” DOT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

EUROPEAN NO Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC SC2 120/70 SC1 200/55 “17” DOT SUPERSTOCK 1000 CHAMPIONSHIP

UNITS

Championship Fronts Rears

FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD 11 13 CHAMPIONSHIP

FIM SUPERSPORT WORLD 8 10 CHAMPIONSHIP

FIM SUPERSPORT 300 3 4 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

EUROPEAN 4 4 SUPERSTOCK 1000 CHAMPIONSHIP *Superpole 2 28 | | 29 2 WorldSBK

30 | | 31 Entry List

32 | N. Rider Nat. Motorcycle Team Name 1 1 Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki ZX-10RR Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK 2 66 Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki ZX-10RR Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK 3 7 Chaz Davies GBR Ducati Panigale R Aruba.it Racing - Ducati 4 33 Marco Melandri ITA Ducati Panigale R Aruba.it Racing - Ducati 5 22 Alex Lowes GBR Yamaha YZF R1 Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team 6 60 Michael van der Mark NED Yamaha YZF R1 Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team 7 32 Lorenzo Savadori ITA Aprilia RSV4 RF Milwaukee Aprilia 8 50 Eugene Laverty IRL Aprilia RSV4 RF Milwaukee Aprilia 9 76 Loris Baz FRA BMW S 1000 RR GULF ALTHEA BMW Racing Team 10 12 Xavi Fores ESP Ducati Panigale R Barni Racing Team 11 81 Jordi Torres ESP MV Agusta 1000 F4 MV Agusta Reparto Corse 12 2 Leon Camier GBR Honda CBR1000RR Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team 13 45 Jake Gagne USA Honda CBR1000RR Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team 14 40 Román Ramos ESP Kawasaki ZX-10RR Team GoEleven Kawasaki 15 54 Toprak Razgatlioglu TUR Kawasaki ZX-10RR Kawasaki Puccetti Racing 16 68 Yonny Hernandez COL Kawasaki ZX-10RR Team Pedercini Racing 17 37 Ondrej Jezek CZE Yamaha YZF R1 Guandalini Racing 18 36 Leandro Mercado ARG Kawasaki ZX-10RR Orelac Racing VerdNatura 19 99 Patrick Jacobsen USA Honda CBR1000RR TripleM Honda World Superbike Team 20 21 Michael Ruben Rinaldi ITA Ducati Paniagle R Aruba.it Racing – Junior Team

| 33 BIKE INFO Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-10RR Engine 1000cc 4 Cylinder Power +240 hp Gearbox 6 speed Based in Barcelona, Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK Suspension Showa are heading into their fourth season as reigning team’s world Chassis Cast aluminium champions. Undoubtedly the team to beat in 2018, the Provec Brakes Brembo EVO squad are sticking with the winning formula of Rea and Sykes, Fuel Allowance 22 litres and they have their sights firmly set on the prize this year. Dry Weight 168kg Developing the stunning ZX-10RR around the new regulations for 2018, they are more determined than ever to defend their titles.

Address Can Cabanyes 71 - Pol. Ind. Can Gordi - 08403 Granollers - Barcelona – Spain Tel number +34 937 122 204 Website www.provecracing.com Team Manager Guim Roda Team Manager [email protected] contact details +34627575719 Team Co-ordinator Silvia Sánchez Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +34605897782 Press Officer Eva Blánquez Press Officer [email protected] contact details +34647908222

34 | JONATHANREA - 2016 RACE NUMBER

JONATHAN REA Born: 2/2/87

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2017 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Champion the all time points scoring record along the way. Jonathan Rea heads into the new season as the Beginning his career in motocross, the Northern man to beat following a historical year, as he Irishman made his move into the WorldSBK class became the first rider to secure three back to in 2009 and has impressed ever since, and he back WorldSBK titles. Securing the 2017 title hopes to repeat his stunning 2017 season with his with two rounds remaining, Rea was able to take beloved ZX-10RR.

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Larne, GBR Starts 218 12 - Website www.jonathan-rea.com Wins 54 3 - jonathanrea Poles 14 0 - Team Kawasaki Racing Podium 112 6 - Team WorldSBK Fastest Laps 41 0 - Bike Kawasaki ZX-10RR Best Finish 1st 1st - 2017 WorldSBK - P1 World Titles 3 0 - First Round Portimão ‘08 Losail ‘08 - First Win Misano ‘09 Brno ‘08 - Last Win Qatar ‘17 Vallelunga ‘08 -

Statistics updated at start of season | 35 BIKE INFO Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-10RR Engine 1000cc 4 Cylinder Power +240 hp Gearbox 6 speed Based in Barcelona, Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK are Suspension Showa heading into their fourth season as reigning team’s world Chassis Cast aluminium champions. Undoubtedly the team to beat in 2018, the Provec Brakes Brembo EVO squad are sticking with the winning formula of Rea and Sykes, Fuel Allowance 22 litres and they have their sights firmly set on the prize this year. Dry Weight 168kg Developing the stunning ZX-10RR around the new regulations for 2018, they are more determined than ever to defend their titles.

Address Can Cabanyes 71 - Pol. Ind. Can Gordi - 08403 Granollers - Barcelona – Spain Tel number +34 937 122 204 Website www.provecracing.com Team Manager Guim Roda Team Manager [email protected] contact details +34627575719 Team Co-ordinator Silvia Sánchez Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +34605897782 Press Officer Eva Blánquez Press Officer [email protected] contact details +34647908222

36 | TOM SYKES Born: 19/8/85

Yorkshire born Tom Sykes remains with Sykes finished 2017 in third position and will Kawasaki Racing Team for his ninth season, be hoping to add to his win tally in 2018 – as he continues to succeed on the ZX-10RR. taking just two victories last season. The 2013 Coming off the back of a difficult year, which WorldSBK Champion is certainly no stranger to saw him be forced to the side-lines by injury, success, and is hungry for more.

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Huddersfield, GBR Starts 234 1 - Website www.tomsykes66.co.uk Wins 33 0 - TheRealTomSykes Poles 42 0 - Team Kawasaki Racing Podium 100 0 - Team WorldSBK Fastest Laps 36 0 - Bike Kawasaki ZX-10RR Best Finish 1st 12th - 2017 WorldSBK - P3 World Titles 1 0 - First Round Imola, ‘12 Brands Hatch ‘03 - First Win Nurburgring ‘12 - - Last Win Misano ‘17 - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 37 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Ducati Panigale R Engine 4-stroke L-twin 90 Power >210CV at 12400rpm at the crankshaft Gearbox 6 speed As they prepare for the final season with the Panigale R, Aruba.it Suspension Ohlins Racing - Ducati are hoping to send the machine off with a bang. Chassis Aluminium monocoque Struggling with consistency last season, they will continue with Brakes Front: Brembo radial P4X30-34 calipers, two Ø 336mm floating proven winners Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri, and they will discs. Rear: Brembo radial P2X34 caliper, one 230mm Ø disc look at going one step further in 2018 and bringing the fight to Fuel Allowance 23.9 litres Kawasaki. Dry Weight 168kg with water and oil

Address 31 Via Provinciale, Crespellano, BO 40056 Tel number +39 051 969861 Website www.arubaracing.it Team Manager Serafino Foti Team Manager [email protected] contact details +393393234783 Team Co-ordinator Manuela Barbieri Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Luca Semprini Press Officer [email protected] contact details

38 | CHAZ DAVIES Born: 10/2/87

2017 WorldSBK runner-up Chaz Davies was the in 2011 and graduated into WorldSBK the following rider to bring the fight to Rea throughout the season. Heading into 2018 he is ready to battle, season, but was hindered by some issues and and with six seasons of experience behind him, small mistakes. Starting his racing career the Welsh rider will be a tough one to stop. in 2001, Davies was crowned WorldSSP champion

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Knighton, GBR Starts 152 28 - Website https://chazdavies.com/ Wins 27 6 - chazdavies7 Poles 5 1 - Team Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Podium 67 12 - Bike Ducati Panigale R Fastest Laps 26 1 - 2017 WorldSBK – P2 Best Finish 1st 1st - World Titles 0 1 - First Round Imola ‘12 Imola ‘09 - First Win Nurburgring ‘12 Assen ‘11 - Last Win Magny-Cours’17 Portimão ‘11 -

Statistics updated at start of season | 39 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Ducati Panigale R Engine 4-stroke L-twin 90 Power >210CV at 12400rpm at the crankshaft Gearbox 6 speed As they prepare for the final season with the Panigale R, Aruba.it Suspension Ohlins Racing - Ducati are hoping to send the machine off with a bang. Chassis Aluminium monocoque Struggling with consistency last season, they will continue with Brakes Front: Brembo radial P4X30-34 calipers, two Ø 336mm floating proven winners Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri, and they will discs. Rear: Brembo radial P2X34 caliper, one 230mm Ø disc look at going one step further in 2018 and bringing the fight to Fuel Allowance 23.9 litres Kawasaki. Dry Weight 168kg with water and oil

Address 31 Via Provinciale, Crespellano, BO 40056 Tel number +39 051 969861 Website www.arubaracing.it Team Manager Serafino Foti Team Manager [email protected] contact details +393393234783 Team Co-ordinator Manuela Barbieri Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Luca Semprini Press Officer [email protected] contact details

40 | MARCO MELANDRI Born: 7/8/82

Sticking with Ducati for the second season since finisher in 2017. Heading into his 11th season of his return to WorldSBK, veteran Italian Marco World Championship racing, Melandri is not shy of Melandri made history last season taking Italy’s success and produces tough battles out on track. 100th WorldSBK victory and was a regular podium

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Ravenna, ITA Starts 128 - - MarcoMelandri33 Wins 20 - - Team Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Poles 2 - - Bike Ducati Panigale R Podium 62 - - 2017 WorldSBK - P4 Fastest Laps 16 - - Best Finish 1st - - World Titles 0 - - First Round Phillip Island ‘11 - - First Win Donington Park ‘11 - - Last Win Misano ‘17 - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 41 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Yamaha YZF-R1 Engine Inline 4 cylinder Crossplane Power More than 230 hp Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Chassis OEM YZF-R1 Crescent Racing are starting their third season with Yamaha, Brakes Brembo as the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are now a well Fuel Allowance 24 litres established crew for 2018. Beginning to develop the YZF-R1 Dry Weight 168kg and making it their own, the team will be hoping to make many more podium appearances this season, with winning on their mind. Sticking with the line up of Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, they will have a determined team ready for the battle.

Address Speedblock House, Units 4 – 6, 9 Bessemer Close. Ebblake Industrial Estate. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 6AZ Tel number +44 (0) 1202 612099 Website www.yamaha-racing.com/worldsbk Team Manager Paul Denning Team Manager [email protected] contact details +447885811032 Team Co-ordinator Helen Taylor Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +447824437375 Press Officer Luke Wilkins Press Officer [email protected] contact details +31611806851

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813 U - PANTONE REFERENCE RGB 245 65 183 HEX/HTML F541B7 Hailing from the British championship racing but 2017 welcomed a strong second season FLURO PINK OPTION AVAILABLE - PELASE USE scene, Alex Lowes joined WorldSBK in 2014 with with Yamaha, including four podium finishes for Suzuki, after some replacement appearances. the Brit. For 2018, he hopes to take it one step With over 100 starts in WorldSBK, Lowes has further. been battling with consistency in the category

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Place Of Birth Lincoln, GBR WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 STK600 Website www.alexlowes22.com Starts 104 1 9 9 alexlowes22 Wins 0 0 0 0 Team Pata Yamaha Official Poles 0 0 0 0 WorldSBK Team Podium 7 0 0 1 Bike Yamaha YZF-R1 Fastest Laps 3 0 0 0 2017 WorldSBK - P5 Best Finish 2nd RT 11th 2nd World Titles 0 0 0 0 First Round Brno ‘11 Silverstone ‘10 Valencia ‘09 Valencia ‘08 First Win - - - - Last Win - - - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 43 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Yamaha YZF-R1 Engine Inline 4 cylinder Crossplane Power More than 230 hp Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Chassis OEM YZF-R1 Crescent Racing are starting their third season with Yamaha, Brakes Brembo as the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are now a well Fuel Allowance 24 litres established crew for 2018. Beginning to develop the YZF-R1 and Dry Weight 168kg making it their own, the team will be hoping to make many more podium appearances this season, with winning on their mind. Sticking with the line up of Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, they will have a determined team ready for the battle.

Address Speedblock House, Units 4 – 6, 9 Bessemer Close. Ebblake Industrial Estate. Verwood. Dorset. BH31 6AZ Tel number +44 (0) 1202 612099 Website www.yamaha-racing.com/worldsbk Team Manager Paul Denning Team Manager [email protected] contact details +447885811032 Team Co-ordinator Helen Taylor Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +447824437375 Press Officer Luke Wilkins Press Officer [email protected] contact details +31611806851

44 | MICHAEL van der MARK Born: 26/10/92

Dutch rider Michael van der Mark sticks with in the WorldSBK paddock since 2010 and was Yamaha for a second season, as 2017 welcomed crowned in 2014 WorldSSP champion, and will be two podium finishes with his new team. 2014 World looking for that debut WorldSBK victory in 2018. Supersport Champion, van der Mark has been

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WorldSBK WorldSSP STK600

Place Of Birth Gouda, NED Starts 78 22 21 Website www.michaelvandermark.com Wins 0 6 10 mickeyvdmark Poles 1 2 5 Team Pata Yamaha Official Podium 11 13 13 WorldSBK Team Fastest Laps 1 3 5 Bike Yamaha YZF R1 Best Finish 2nd 1st 1st 2017 WorldSBK - P6 World Titles 0 1 1 First Round Phillip Island ‘15 Phillip Island ‘13 Magny-Cours ‘10 First Win - Assen ‘14 Assen ‘11 Last Win - Losail ‘14 Magny-Cours ‘11

Statistics updated at start of season | 45 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Aprilia RSV4 RF Engine 4-cyclinder inline longitudinal V 65 degreem 16 valve, DOHC, licquid cooled 999cc Power 220bhp Gearbox 6 speed Milwaukee Aprilia are hoping to shake off a slightly disappointing Suspension Ohlins 2017 and fight for more podium finishes this season. Another team Chassis Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed not changing their line-up, Eugene Laverty and Lorenzo Savadori and cast sheet elements have been working hard to get the RSV4 RF easier to ride and Brakes Brembo a more competitive machine. The British based squad ran by Shaun Fuel Allowance 23.5 ltr Muir aren’t short of their experience in racing paddocks, so are Dry Weight 168kg never ones to count out.

Address Unit 2, Victoria Court, Rectory Lane, Guisborough, Redcar & Cleveland, TS14 7GA Tel number +44 01287 631 000 Website www.milwaukeeaprilia.com Team Manager Shaun Muir Team Manager [email protected] contact details +44 7860 792 696 Team Co-ordinator Sam Walker Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +44 7817 445 662 Press Officer Sam Walker Press Officer [email protected] contact details

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EUGENE LAVERTY Born: 3/5/86

After spending his first season back in the before stepping up to WorldSBK in 2011. Runner WorldSBK paddock, Laverty had a testing 2017 but up in 2013, he made the switch over to MotoGP™ was able to secure a top 10 finish overall. Starting and made his return in 2017 to the WorldSBK his racing career in 2004, Laverty made his debut class. full appearance in World Supersport in 2009

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WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 Place Of Birth Toomebridge, GBR Starts 130 29 - Website www.elaverty.com Wins 13 12 - eugenelaverty Poles 2 6 - Team Milwaukee Aprilia Podium 33 19 - Bike Aprilia RSV4 RF Fastest Laps 5 6 - 2017 WorldSBK - P10 Best Finish 1st 1st -

World Titles 0 0 - First Round Phillip Island ‘11 Donington Park ‘08 - First Win Monza ‘11 Losail ‘09 - Last Win Phillip Island ‘14 Magny-Cours ‘10 -

Statistics updated at start of season | 47 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Aprilia RSV4 RF Engine 4-cyclinder inline longitudinal V 65 degreem 16 valve, DOHC, licquid cooled 999cc Power 220bhp Gearbox 6 speed Milwaukee Aprilia are hoping to shake off a slightly disappointing Suspension Ohlins 2017 and fight for more podium finishes this season. Another team Chassis Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed not changing their line-up, Eugene Laverty and Lorenzo Savadori and cast sheet elements have been working hard to get the RSV4 RF easier to ride and Brakes Brembo a more competitive machine. The British based squad ran by Shaun Fuel Allowance 23.5 ltr Muir aren’t short of their experience in racing paddocks, so are Dry Weight 168kg never ones to count out.

Address Unit 2, Victoria Court, Rectory Lane, Guisborough, Redcar & Cleveland, TS14 7GA Tel number +44 01287 631 000 Website www.milwaukeeaprilia.com Team Manager Shaun Muir Team Manager [email protected] contact details +44 7860 792 696 Team Co-ordinator Sam Walker Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +44 7817 445 662 Press Officer Sam Walker Press Officer [email protected] contact details

48 | LORENZO SAVADORI Born: 4/4/93

Italian Lorenzo Savadori signs for a third season World Championship. Moving into the WorldSBK with Shaun Muir’s squad, and he will hope to Championship in 2016, he continues to search for make his podium debut in WorldSBK. Beginning his best result of the season after becoming his career in minimoto championships, Savadori a regular top six finisher last season. first began to shine in the Red Bull Rookies Cup in 2007, on the way to competing in the 125cc

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WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Cesena, ITA Starts 51 - 45 Website www.savadorilorenzo.com Wins 0 - 8 lorysava32 Poles 0 - 7 Team Milwaukee Aprilia Podium 0 - 17 Bike Aprilia RSV4 RF Fastest Laps 0 - 6 2017 WorldSBK - P11 Best Finish 4th - 1st World Titles 0 - 1 First Round Moscow ‘13 - Assen ‘11 First Win - - Monza ‘12 Last Win - - Misano ‘15

Statistics updated at start of season | 49 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle BMW S 1000 RR Engine 1000cc 4 cylinder Power 225hp Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Fielding just one rider for 2018, GULF ALTHEA BMW Racing Chassis Aluminium Team are welcoming Loris Baz back into WorldSBK, as the Brakes Brembo French rider makes his return to the paddock. The lone BMW Fuel Allowance 23 litres bike on the grid, they will depend on the strong development Dry Weight 169kg skills of the team to be fighting at the front.

Address Via delle Industrie 9, 10033 Civita Castellana Tel number +39 0761 542023 Website www.althearacing.com Team Manager Genesio Bevilacqua Team Manager [email protected] contact details +39 3356383433 Team Co-ordinator Moreno Coppola Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Heather Watson Press Officer [email protected] contact details

50 | LORIS BAZ Born: 1/2/93

Making an anticipated return to the WorldSBK paddock in 2008 before moving over to MotoGP™ championship, Loris Baz enters the series where he was battling for points scoring finishes. following three seasons away. Winning two races Looking forward to getting back in the paddock, at Silverstone, Baz began competing in the he is prepared for a tough season.

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Place Of Birth Sallanches, FRA WorldSBK STK1000 STK600 Website www.loris-baz.com Starts 61 24 10 lorisbaz Wins 2 0 3 Team Althea BMW Racing Team Poles 2 1 2 Bike BMW S 1000 RR Podium 14 2 8 2017 MotoGP - P18 Fastest Laps 2 0 4 Best Finish 1st 2nd 1st World Titles 0 0 1 First Round Donington Park ‘12 Valencia ‘09 Valencia ‘08 First Win Silverstone ‘12 - Valencia ‘08 Last Win Silverstone ‘13 - Brands Hatch ‘08

Statistics updated at start of season | 51 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Ducati Panigale R Engine Superquadro Power 210 cv Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins 2018 see’s Barni Racing Team continue with Xavi Fores and Chassis Aluminium monocoque Ducati, as the combination is beginning to welcome some Brakes FRONT - Brembo radial P4X30-34 calipers, two Ø328mm consistent results. With a wet weather podium secured in 2016, TK floating discs / REAR - Brembo radial P2X34 caliper one they will be searching for some solid 2018 pace as they remain Ø230mm TK floating disc Electronic injection system, independent a one rider team and hope to impress with the Panigale R. motorized elliptical throttle bodies Dry Weight 168kg with water and oil

Address Via Venezia 1 - 24040 - Calvenzano Bergamo Italy Tel number +390363853012 Website www.barniracingteam.it Team Manager Marco Barnabò Team Manager [email protected] contact details +393356919392 Press Officer Massimiliano Cocchi Press Officer [email protected] contact details +393487365585

52 | XAVI FORES Born: 16/9/85

Heading into his third full season in WorldSBK, championship, Fores is becoming a veteran in Xavi Fores had a strong 2017 and the Spanish the racing world and will hope to impress with rider will hope to break onto the podium in the Panigale R for 2018, searching for that first 2018. Beginning his racing career in the CEV dry race podium.

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WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Llombai, ESP Starts 66 34 10 XaviFores Wins 0 0 0 Team BARNI Racing Team Poles 0 0 0 Bike Ducati Panigale R Podium 1 0 4 2017 WorldSBK - P7 Fastest Laps 1 0 0 Best Finish 3rd 4th 2nd World Titles 0 0 0 First Round Imola ‘11 Valencia ‘04 Valencia ‘09 First Win - - - Last Win - - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 53 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle MV Agusta F4 RC Engine 998cc, 4 cylinders inline, 16-valve Power +220 bhp Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Chassis MV Agusta After a strong season in 2017, MV Agusta Reparto Corse are Brakes Brembo preparing for a new challenge with Spanish rider Jordi Torres. 425 C Fuel Allowance 24 litres After a tough season riddled with mechanical issues, the team Dry Weight 168kg will hope to have a more consistent year, despite it being a strong one results-wise.

Address Via Caronaccio 67, 21100 Varese (Italy) Website www.mv-repartocorse.com Team Manager Andrea Quadranti Team Co-ordinator Claudio Quintarelli Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +393440932005 Press Officer Andrea Savi Press Officer [email protected] contact details +39 3471636752

54 | JORDI TORRES Born: 27/8/87

Jordi Torres steps over to the MV Agusta Reparto World Championship in 2010 before making his Corse team this season, making it his fourth WorldSBK debut in 2015. His last podium finish season in the paddock. Beginning racing in was that same season, and he is looking for

3M 80-2551 2001, the Spanish rider moved into the Moto2 a return with the MV Agusta. Signal Red. Silver. PANTONE BLACK.

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Place Of Birth Rubi, ESP WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 jorditorres81 Starts 77 2 2 Team MV Agusta Reparto Corse Wins 1 0 0 Bike MV Agusta 1000 F4 Poles 0 0 0 2017 WorldSBK - P9 Podium 4 0 0 Fastest Laps 0 0 0 Best Finish 1st 24th 21st World Titles 0 0 0 First Round Phillip Island ‘15 Valencia ‘06 Valencia ‘07 First Win Losail ‘15 - - Last Win Losail ‘15 - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 55 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 Engine 998cc inline four cylinder Power >220 P.S. Gearbox 6 speed 2018 welcomes an all new rider line up for the Red Bull Honda Suspension Ohlins World Superbike Team, with Leon Camier and Jake Gagne Chassis Twin spar Aluminium frame joining forces. The Dutch based squad are continuing to develop Brakes Nissin the new Fireblade, and following a tough 2017 after the tragic Fuel Allowance 24 litres loss of Nicky Hayden, they will be hoping to make some big Dry Weight 168kg steps in 2018.

Address Rollecate 55, 7711 GG Nieuwleusen, The Netherlands Tel number +31 529488830 Website www.redbull-honda.com Team Manager Kervin Bos Team Manager [email protected] contact details +316-30 57 88 27 Team Co-ordinator Monique Trip Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Carmine Moscaritolo Press Officer [email protected] contact details

56 | LEON CAMIER Born: 4/8/86

Taking the popular route through the British since 2010 he has achieved nine podiums, and was Superbike Championship, British rider Camier hailed for a stunning season in 2017 on the MV was crowned champion in 2009 before making the Agusta. 2018 sees him tackle the Red Bull Honda step up to the world stage. Riding in WorldSBK Fireblade CBR1000RR SP2.

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Place Of Birth Ashford, GBR WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

leoncamier Starts 185 1 - Team Red Bull Honda World Wins 0 0 -

Superbike Team Poles 0 0 - Bike Honda CBR1000RR Podium 9 0 - Fireblade SP2 Fastest Laps 1 0 - 2017 WorldSBK - P8 Best Finish 2nd 10th - World Titles 0 0 - First Round Donington Park ‘09 Brands Hatch ‘06 - First Win - - - Last Win - - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 57 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 Engine 998cc inline four cylinder Power >220 P.S. Gearbox 6 speed 2018 welcomes an all new rider line up for the Red Bull Honda Suspension Ohlins World Superbike Team, with Leon Camier and Jake Gagne Chassis Twin spar Aluminium frame joining forces. The Dutch based squad are continuing to develop Brakes Nissin the new Fireblade, and following a tough 2017 after the tragic Fuel Allowance 24 litres loss of Nicky Hayden, they will be hoping to make some big Dry Weight 168kg steps in 2018.

Address Rollecate 55, 7711 GG Nieuwleusen, The Netherlands Tel number +31 529488830 Website www.redbull-honda.com Team Manager Kervin Bos Team Manager [email protected] contact details +316-30 57 88 27 Team Co-ordinator Monique Trip Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Carmine Moscaritolo Press Officer [email protected] contact details

58 | JAKE GAGNE Born: 27/8/92

Jake Gagne will be making his full season debut Rookies experience, Gagne has spent most of his in the World Superbike Championship in 2018, as career in MotoAmerica and is looking forward to the American enjoyed three weekends with the the challenge of a full World Superbike season. Honda team last season. With previous Red Bull

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 Place Of Birth Ramona, USA Team Starts 6 - - Honda CBR1000RR Wins 0 - - Bike Fireblade SP2 Poles 0 - - WorldSBK - P24 Podium 0 - - 2017 Fastest Laps 0 - - Best Finish 12th - - World Titles 0 - - First Round Laguna Seca ‘17 - - First Win - - - Last Win - - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 59 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-10RR Engine 1000cc liquid cooled inline four-cylinder, 4 stroke Power over 220 hp Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Bitubo Chassis Aluminium deltabox Brakes Galfa Fuel Allowance 22 litres The same team effort will be coming out in full force for 2018 Dry Weight 168kg with Team Go Eleven Kawasaki, as Roman Ramos sticks with his team for 2018 - the same team who gave him his opportunity in WorldSBK. Hoping to be helped by the new regulations, it will be an interesting season ahead.

Address Via Roma 7, 12062 Cherasco (CN) Tel number +393386144838 Website www.teamgoeleven.eu Team Manager Denis Sacchetti Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Denis Sacchetti Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details +393386144838 Press Officer Denis Sacchetti Press Officer [email protected] contact details +393386144838

60 | ROMAN RAMOS Born: 6/1/91

Remaining with the team which welcomed his experience from the racing world will no doubt pay debut into the WorldSBK paddock, Spanish rider off, as he looks at continuing his consistency into Roman Ramos begins his third season in the 2018. class. Continuing to improve with the ZX-10RR, his

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK600 Place Of Birth Santander, ESP Website www.romanramos40.com Starts 74 - 2 RomanRamos40 Wins 0 - 0 Team Team Kawasaki Go Eleven Poles 0 - 0 Bike Kawasaki ZX-10RR Podium 0 - 0 2017 WorldSBK - P12 Fastest Laps 0 - 0 Best Finish 7th - 23rd World Titles 0 - 0 First Round Phillip Island ‘16 - Brno ‘08 First Win - - - Last Win - - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 61 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-10RR Engine SBK Power 220 Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Showa Continuing with their WorldSBK effort this season, Manuel Chassis Kawasaki Puccetti’s team are now taking a chance on up and coming Brakes Brembo talent Toprak Razgatlioglu for 2018. Putting up a strong effort for Fuel Allowance ELF the team in STK1000 last season, they will no doubt have a challenge ahead but are welcoming the new talent.

Address Via Bonvicini 25, 42122 Reggio Emilia (Italy) Tel number 0039 3472423488 Website www.puccettiracing.it Team Manager Manuel Puccetti Team Manager [email protected] contact details 0039 3472423488 Press Officer Julie Ann Giovanola Press Officer [email protected] contact details 00393401656098

62 | TOPRAK RAZGATLIOGLU Born: 16/10/96

Hailed as a future star by many in the paddock, narrowly missing out on the STK1000 title in 2017, 21 year old Razgatlioglu makes the step into the Turkish rider will hope for a solid debut season WorldSBK with Kawasaki Puccetti Racing. After with the ZX-10RR.

STATISTICS

WorldSBK STK1000 STK600 Place Of Birth Sakarya, TUR Toprak_TR54 Starts - 14 8 Team Kawasaki Puccetti Racing Wins - 3 6 Bike Kawasaki ZX10-RR Poles - 0 2 2017 STK1000 - P2 Podium - 7 8 Fastest Laps - 2 2 Best Finish - 1st 1st World Titles - 0 1 First Round - Imola ‘16 Magny-Cours ‘14 First Win - Assen ‘17 Magny-Cours ‘14 Last Win - Portimão ‘17 Portimão ‘15

Statistics updated at start of season | 63 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-10RR Engine 1000 cc Power + 210 hp Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Showa A long standing team in the WorldSBK paddock, Pedercini Chassis Kawasaki Racing are calling on the efforts of MotoGP™ rider Yonny Brakes Brembo Hernandez for 2018. Pedercini Racing will run just one bike this Fuel Allowance 21 litres season, as they hope to match the success of fellow ZX-10RR’s Dry Weight 170kg on the grid following some seasons where they have struggled with consistency.

Address Via Liguria 9, 46049 Volta Mantovana Tel number +39 348 2476094 Website www.pederciniracing.com Team Manager Lucio Pedercini Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Andrea Prando Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Press Officer [email protected] contact details

64 | YONNY HERNANDEZ Born: 25/7/88

Rookie in the WorldSBK paddock, Yonny squad. Spending a lot of his career fighting for Hernandez moves over from MotoGP™ for 2018 and points scoring finishes in MotoGP, top ten finishes will be hoping to make an impact with the Pedercini are in his sight this season.

STATISTICS

Place Of Birth Medellin, COL WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Yonny68 Starts - - - Team Team Pedercini Racing Wins - - - Bike Kawasaki ZX-10RR Poles - - - 2017 Moto2 - P24 Podium - - - Fastest Laps - - - Best Finish - - - World Titles - - - First Round - - - First Win - - - Last Win - - -

Statistics updated at start of season | 65 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Yamaha YZF-R1 Engine 1000 cc Power 220 CV Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Continuing into the new season with the YZF-R1, Guandalini Chassis Yamaha Racing have recruited Czech rider Ondrej Jezek for 2018. Hoping Brakes Brembo to make more of an impact on the points sheet this season, they Fuel Allowance Panta will be a team keeping an eye on the new regulations.

Address Via Mascarino 12 L, Pieve di Cento, Bologna; Italy Tel number +393351663613 Website www.guandaliniracing.com Team Manager Mirco Guandalini Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Dania Ropa Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Dania Ropa Press Officer [email protected] contact details

66 | ONDREJ JEZEK Born: 15/3/89

Hailing from the European Superstock 600 but the Czech rider had a tough year and he series, Ondrej Jezek’s career was born in the hopes a switch to Yamaha will be a welcomed WorldSBK paddock. Moving through the ranks, change for 2018. 2017 was his debut season in the premier class,

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 STK600

Place Of Birth Brno, CZE Starts 24 23 53 25 Website www.ondrejjezek.com Wins 0 0 1 0 ondrejjezek37 Poles 0 0 1 0 Team Guandalini Racing Podium 0 0 6 1 Bike Yamaha YZF R1 Fastest Laps 0 0 1 0 2017 WorldSBK - P22 Best Finish 12th 6th 1st 3rd World Titles 0 0 0 0 First Round Phillip Phillip Portimão ‘08 Misano ‘05 Island ‘17 Island ‘11 First Win - - Imola ‘14 - Last Win - - Imola ‘14 -

Statistics updated at start of season | 67 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-10RR Engine Inline four cylinder Power Over 220 hp After establishing themselves in WorldSSP, family team Orelac Gearbox 6 speed Racing VerdNatura are making the move up to WorldSBK for Suspension Showa 2018, with experienced rider Leandro Mercado. Chassis Aluminium With the championship winning ZX-10RR, they will hope to Brakes Brembo improve the pace of their machine and be up fighting for top ten Fuel Allowance 22 litres finishes in 2018. Dry Weight 168kg

Address Ronda Del Calvari S/N, Algemesi, 4668, Spain Tel number +34 962 483 521 Website www.orelacracing.com Team Manager Giulio Barbi Team Manager [email protected] contact details +34670353045 Press Officer Kel Edge Press Officer [email protected] contact details +447768687933

68 | LEANDRO MERCADO Born: 15/2/92

Argentinean Leandro Mercado is preparing for talent in STK1000 and he will hope to continue his third full WorldSBK season, as he makes to build on his pace in the WorldSBK class. the switch to Kawasaki in 2018. Impressing on the Aprilia last season, Mercado was a stunning

STATISTICS

Place Of Birth Cordoba, ARG WorldSBK STK1000 STK600 TatiMercado36 Starts 61 38 3 Team Orelac Racing VerdNatura Wins 0 6 0 Bike Kawasaki ZX-10RR Poles 0 2 0 2017 WorldSBK - P13 Podium 0 12 0 Fastest Laps 0 3 1 Best Finish 6th 1st 5th World Titles 0 1 0 First Round Imola ‘12 Assen ‘11 Monza ‘10 First Win - Nurburgring ‘13 - Last Win - Lausitzring ‘16 -

Statistics updated at start of season | 69 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Honda CBR Fireblade 1000 SP2 Engine 1000 cc 220 hp Power 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Chassis Honda Making the step into the WorldSBK series, STK1000 team Brakes Nissin TripleM Honda have a big challenge on their hands. But as the Dry Weight 168g official satellite Honda team and with the support of former WorldSSP front runner PJ Jacobsen, they will soon be making some positive steps forward.

Address Max Holder strasse 7/9 60437 FrankfurtMain Tel number +393472220387 Team Manager Manuel Cappelletti Team Manager [email protected] contact details +393472220387

70 | PJ JACOBSEN Born: 7/8/93

PJ Jacobsen is set to make his debut in championships in America and the UK. The 24 WorldSBK with new team TripleM Honda World year old has a clear talent but struggled with Superbike following years of battling for the consistency in the 600cc class, but hopes he can WorldSSP title. The American rider began his make a solid impact on WorldSBK this season. career in CEV, before moving into domestic

STATISTICS

WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000

Place Of Birth Montgomery, USA Starts - 48 - PJ99Jacobsen Wins - 2 - Team Triple M Honda Poles - 16 - Bike Honda CBR1000RR Podium - 6 - FirebladeSP2 Fastest Laps - 0 - 2017 WorldSSP - P6 Best Finish - 1st - World Titles - 0 - First Round - Assen ‘12 - First Win - Magny-Cours ‘15 - Last Win - Sepang ‘16 -

Statistics updated at start of season | 71 BIKE INFO

Motorcycle Ducati Panigale R Engine 4-stroke L-twin 90 Power >210CV at 12400rpm at the crankshaft Gearbox 6 speed Suspension Ohlins Another team making the step up into WorldSBK is Aruba.it Chassis Aluminium monocoque Racing - Junior Team, as they come up with reigning STK1000 Brakes Front: Brembo radial P4X30-34 calipers, two Ø 336mm floating Champion Michael Ruben Rinaldi. Preparing for a season discs. Rear: Brembo radial P2X34 caliper, one 230mm Ø disc with the new regulations, it will be a testing season for the Fuel Allowance 23.9 litres Italian squad, but will no doubt have the support of their fellow Dry Weight 168kg with water and oil Panigale riders.

Address 31 Via Provinciale, Crespellano, BO 40056 Tel number +39 051 969861 Website www.arubaracing.it Team Manager Serafino Foti Team Manager [email protected] contact details +393393234783 Team Co-ordinator Manuela Barbieri Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Luca Semprini Press Officer [email protected] contact details

72 | MICHAEL RUBEN RINALDI Born: 21/12/95

Reigning STK10000 champion Rinaldi way through the classes and became will move into the premier class with his a permanent feature of the championship championship winning team, as he hopes to in 2015. Welcoming a new challenge for 2018, make a good impression with the Panigale R. it will be a big test for the 22 year old. Beginning in the Italian CIV, he has worked his

STATISTICS

WorldSBK STK1000 STK600

Place Of Birth Rimini, ITA Starts - 17 15 Team Aruba.it Racing Wins - 3 1 - Junior Team Poles - 4 4 Bike Ducati Panigale R Podium - 7 4 2017 STK1000 - P1 Fastest Laps - 4 2 Best Finish - 1st 1st World Titles - 1 0 First Round - Aragon ‘16 Aragon ‘14 First Win - Aragon ‘17 Jerez ‘15 Last Win - Lausitzring ‘17 Jerez ‘15

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76 | N. Rider Nat. Motorcycle Team Name 1 64 Federico Caricasulo ITA Yamaha YZF R6 GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team 2 144 Lucas Mahias FRA Yamaha YZF R6 GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team 3 54 Kenan Sofuoglu TUR Kawasaki ZX-6R Kawasaki Puccetti Racing 4 78 Hikari Okubo JPN Kawasaki ZX-6R Kawasaki Puccetti Racing 5 11 Sandro Cortese GER Yamaha YZF R6 Kallio Racing 6 84 Loris Cresson BEL Yamaha YZF R6 Kallio Racing 7 66 Niki Tuuli FIN Honda CBR600RR CIA Landlord Insurance Honda 8 96 Andrew Irwin GBR Honda CBR600RR CIA Landlord Insurance Honda 9 3 Raffaele De Rosa ITA MV Agusta F3 675 MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag 10 86 Ayrton Badovini ITA MV Agusta F3 675 MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag 11 74 Jaimie van Sikkelerus NED Honda CBR600RR GEMAR Team Lorini 12 111 Kyle Smith GBR Honda CBR600RR GEMAR Team Lorini 13 35 Stefan Hill GBR Triumph Daytona 675 Profile Racing 14 81 Luke Stapleford GBR Triumph Daytona 675 Profile Racing 15 65 Michael Canducci ITA Kawasaki ZX-6R Team GoEleven Kawasaki 16 83 Lachlan Epis AUS Kawasaki ZX-6R Team GoEleven Kawasaki 17 21 Randy Krummenacher SUI Yamaha YZF R6 BARDAHL Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team 18 13 Anthony West AUS Kawasaki ZX-6R EAB antwest Racing 19 38 Hannes Soomer EST Honda CBR600RR Racedays 20 10 Nacho Calero ESP Kawasaki ZX-6R Orelac Racing VerdNatura 21 94 Mike Di Meglio FRA Yamaha YZF R6 GMT94 YAMAHA 22 16 Jules Cluzel FRA Yamaha YZF R6 NRT 23 36 Thomas Gradinger AUT Yamaha YZF R6 NRT

| 77 Address FSQUARED RACING S.R.L., GRT YAMAHA OFFICIAL Via Villesiepi, 30, 05100 Terni (TR), Italia WorldSSP TEAM Tel number “39 1582070551” Website www.grtracingteam.com Fielding the reigning world champion, GRT Yamaha Official Team Manager Filippo Conti WorldSSP Team will continue with the same duo of Lucas Team Manager [email protected] Mahias and Federico Caricasulo for the 2018 season, as the contact details new team hope to put up a strong fight for the title. With a Team Co-ordinator Danila Pace season of experience behind them, they will be continuing Team Co-ordinator [email protected] their fast pace and strong set up into the new season. contact details Press Officer Luke Wilkins Press Officer [email protected] contact details

78 | Statistics updated at start of season 64 FEDERCIO CARICASULO Born: 6/4/96 STATISTICS Italian Federico Caricasulo heads into his third full time season in WorldSSP STK600 WorldSSP, as he continues with the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team. Starting his career in national championships, the 21 year old Starts 24 12 secured his first podium in the class in 2016, and has been progressing Wins 2 1 ever since. Hoping to add to his win tally in 2018, he’s determined to Poles 2 1 impress. Podium 5 7 Fastest Laps 2 3 Place Of Birth Ravenna, ITA Best Finish 1st 1st Team GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team World Titles 0 0 Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 First Round Phillip Island ‘16 Aragon ‘14 2017 WorldSSP - P5 First Win Thailand ‘17 Misano ‘15 Last Win Jerez ‘17 Misano ‘15 144 LUCAS MAHIAS Born: 14/4/89 STATISTICS Heading into 2018 as the reigning WorldSSP Champion, Lucas Mahias will be defending his title with the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 WorldSSP Team. Breaking onto the racing scene fairly late, Starts 2 23 3 he secured his first full time ride in 2017 after wild card appearances in national championships, STK1000 and WorldSSP. Wins 0 2 2 Bringing a stunning fight to the championship last year, he will be Poles 0 1 1 keen to keep up his momentum into 2018. Podium 0 9 3

Place Of Birth Mont De Marsan, FRA Fastest Laps 0 2 1 Website www.lucas-mahias.com Best Finish 10th 1st 1st Mahiaslucas World Titles 0 1 0 Team GRT Yamaha Official First Round Assen ‘16 Magny-Cours ‘14 Misano ‘16 WorldSSP Team First Win - Aragon ‘17 Misano ‘16 Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 Last Win - Qatar ‘17 Magny-Cours ‘16 2017 WorldSSP - P1 | 79 Address Via Bonvicini 25, KAWASAKI 42122 Reggio Emilia (Italy) PUCCETTI RACING Tel number 0039 3472423488 Website www.puccettiracing.it Puccetti Racing stick with Kawasaki for another season, as Team Manager Manuel Puccetti Kenan Sofuoglu remains with the team and will be joined by Team Manager [email protected] Japanese star Hikari Okubo. After missing out on the title in contact details 2017, they will be fighting back with a strong pace for 2018, Press Officer Julie Ann Giovanola as the well established team can call on past experience. Press Officer [email protected] contact details

80 | Statistics updated at start of season 54 KENAN SOFUOGLU Born: 25/8/84

Five time World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuolgu was STATISTICS hindered by injury in 2017, but will be back with a bang this WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 season. Continuing with the winning formula of Kawasaki Puccetti Racing, the Turkish rider begins his 10th season in the Starts 23 124 4 class in which he has dominated in the past. The man with the Wins - 43 17 target on his back, he will be one to watch. Poles - 34 11 Podium - 85 2 Place Of Birth Adapazari, TUR Fastest Laps - 31 2 kenan_sofuoglu Best Finish 9th 1st 1st Team Kawaskai Puccetti Racing World Titles - 5 - Bike Kawasaki ZX-6R First Round Losail ‘08 Valencia ‘03 Valencia ‘14 2017 WorldSSP - P2 First Win - Assen ‘06 Monza ‘05

Last Win - Portimão ‘17 Brands Hatch ‘05 78 HIKARI OKUBO Born: 11/8/93 STATISTICS

Making the step over to Kawasaki Puccetti Racing, Japanese rider Hikari WorldSSP Okubo has shown potential in WorldSSP, but 2018 is his time to shine. Starts 23 After two tough seasons in the class, he will hope to be a regular top ten Wins 0 finisher and impressing on board the ZX-R6. Poles 0 Podium Place Of Birth Kodaira, JPN 0 Fastest Laps Website www.hikariokubo78.com 0 Best Finish hikari_No78 6th World Titles Team Kawaskai Puccetti Racing - First Round Bike Kawasaki ZX-6R Phillip Island ‘16 First Win 2017 WorldSSP - P15 - Last Win - | 81 Address Myllykatu 10 KALLIO RACING Tel number +358504670076 Website www.kallioracing.com Team Manager Vesa Kallio Heading into their second season in the WorldSSP class, Team Manager [email protected] race winning team Kallio Racing are ready for a strong contact details battle in 2018. Setting up some strong foundations to move Team Co-ordinator Timo Pohjalainen forward, recruiting new riders Sandro Cortese and Loris Team Co-ordinator [email protected] Cresson will no doubt see the team go from strength contact details to strength. Press Officer Nita Korhonen Press Officer [email protected] contact details

82 | Statistics updated at start of season 11 SANDRO CORTESE Born: 14/8/98 STATISTICS Sandro Cortese looks ahead to his first season in a new paddock, as the WorldSSP rookie makes a step over from WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 Moto2™. 2012 Moto3 World Champion, the German is not shy Starts - 30 4 of tough on track battles and will bring a lot of experience into Wins 23 116 17 the highly competitive class. Poles - 78 11 Podium Place Of Birth Ochsenhausen, GER - 38 2 Fastest Laps Website www.sandro-cortese.de - 28 2 Best Finish Sandrissimo11 - 5 - World Titles Team Kallio Racing 9th 1st 1st First Round Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 Losail ‘08 Valencia ‘03 Valencia ‘04 First Win 2017 Moto2 - P18 - Assen ‘06 Monza ‘05 Last Win - Jerez ‘16 Brands Hatch, ‘05

84 LORIS CRESSON Born: 6/1/90 STATISTICS 19 year old Loris Cresson first broke onto the world scene in 2016, and has secured his first full time ride in this year with Kallio Racing. The Belgian rider has N/A had success in CEV in the past and will have a big learning year with the YZF-R6. Starts - Wins - Poles - Place Of Birth Braine L’Alleud, BEL Podium - Website www.loriscresson.com Fastest Laps - LorisCresson84 Best Finish - Team Kallio Racing World Titles - Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 First Round - 2017 WorldSSP - P30 First Win - Last Win - | 83 Address 1 Kestrel Drive, Louth, LN11 0GE, UK CIA LANDLORD Tel number +441507601986 INSURANCE HONDA Team Manager Simon Buckmaster Team Manager [email protected] CIA Landlord Insurance Honda will have just two bikes on contact details the 2018 grid, with young talents of Niki Tuuli and Andrew Press Officer Sarah Stockhill Irwin at the reigns of the CBR600RR. Hoping to make Press Officer [email protected] their presence felt on the grid, the British team will look at contact details making a podium debut in 2018.

84 | Statistics updated at start of season 66 NIKI TUULI Born: 26/11/95 STATISTICS Finnish rider Niki Tuuli switches to CIA Landlord Insurance Honda for 2018, as he continues to hunt down more victories. Putting in WorldSSP STK600 impressive performances in WorldSSP since 2015, Tuuli will be Starts 16 23 heading into his sixth season in the paddock, and will hope to make a good impression with the Honda. Wins 1 1 Poles 1 0 Place Of Birth Myrskyla, FIN Podium 5 5 Website www.nikituuli.com Fastest Laps 3 - NikiTuuli Best Finish 1st 1st Team CIA Landlord Insurance Honda World Titles - - Bike Honda CBR600RR First Round Donington ‘15 Aragon ‘13 2017 WorldSSP - P7 First Win Magny-Cours ‘17 Assen ‘14 Last Win Magny-Cours ‘17 Assen ‘14 96 ANDREW IRWIN Born: 2/9/94 STATISTICS

Irish youngster Andrew Irwin is set to make his full time debut in World WorldSSP Supersport, hailing from a successful career in British championships. With Starts plenty of experience behind him, the 23 year old is used to tough racing and will - no doubt be a strong competitor in 2018. Wins - Poles - Place Of Birth Carrickfergus, GBR Podium - AndrewIrwin8 Fastest Laps - Team CIA Landlord Insurance Honda Best Finish - Bike Honda CBR600RR World Titles - 2017 British SSP - P2 First Round - First Win - Last Win - | 85 MV AGUSTA REPARTO CORSE BY VAMAG

Taking on two riders for the upcoming season, MV Agusta Address Via Caronaccio 67, 21100 Varese (Italy) Reparto Corse by Vamag will call upon the talents of Ayrton Website www.mv-repartocorse.com Badovini and Raffaele De Rosa to take them to glory. With Team Manager Giovanni Crosta a testing year in 2017, the Italian squad will hope to bounce Press Officer Andrea Savi back into 2018. Press Officer [email protected] contact details

86 | Statistics updated at start of season 3 RAFFAELE DE ROSA Born: 25/3/87

Experienced Italian Raffaele De Rosa will take 2018 on with the STATISTICS MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag, following a tough season WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 in WorldSBK. At 30 years of age, De Rosa has spent six seasons in the series and three of those have been in WorldSSP, so his Starts 26 28 16 experience will no doubt help in 2018. Wins - - 2 Poles - - 2 Place Of Birth Naples, ITA Podium - 1 11 Website www.raffaelederosa.com Fastest Laps - - 3 RAFF_35 Best Finish 7th 3rd 1st Team MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag World Titles - - - Bike MV Agusta F3 675 First Round Phillip Island ‘12 Monza ‘12 Aragon ‘15 2017 WorldSBK - P15 First Win - - Assen ‘16 Last Win - - Donington ‘16 86 AYRTON BADOVINI Born: 31/5/86 STATISTICS Making his return into the WorldSSP class for 2018, Badovini is ready to take on the competitive class with the MV Agusta. First WorldSBK WorldSSP STK1000 racing in STK1000 back in 2003, the Italian is not short of racing Starts 167 9 60 experience and will be ready for a tough battle this season. Wins 0 1 11 Place Of Birth Biella, ITA Poles 1 0 13 Website www.ayrtonbadovini.com Podium 2 2 18 BadoviniAyrton Fastest Laps 1 0 9 Team MV Agusta Reparto Corse by Vamag Best Finish 2nd 1st 1st Bike MV Agusta F3 675 World Titles - - 1 2017 WorldSBK - P21 First Round Losail ‘08 Assen ‘16 Valencia ‘03 First Win - Sepang ‘16 Brno ‘06 Last Win - Sepang ‘16 Imola ‘10 | 87 GEMAR TEAM LORINI

Address Via Maria 21, Castelliri (FR), 3030, ITA Continuing with British rider Kyle Smith for 2018, GEMAR Tel number +393468555462 Team Lorini have recruited Dutch youngster Jaimie van Team Manager Livio Lorini Sikkelerus to help take them to the top. Following a tough Team Manager [email protected] season, they will search for more consistency and stronger contact details results over the 12 rounds. Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details

88 | Statistics updated at start of season 74 JAIMIE VAN SIKKELERUS Born: 25/5/97 STATISTICS

Preparing to make his full time debut in World Supersport, Jaimie van WorldSSP E.J.C. Sikkelerus joins GEMAR Team Lorini after appearances in the class. Beginning his career in the European Junior Cup, he has been working his Starts 12 15 way through the field and now prepares for a full time ride. Wins - - Poles - - Place Of Birth Curaco, NED Podium - 1 Website www.jaimievansikkelerus.nl Fastest Laps - - Team GEMAR Team Lorini Best Finish 16th 4th Bike Honda CBR600RR World Titles - - 2017 WorldSSP - NS First Round Assen ‘16 Jerez ‘13 First Win - - Last Win - - 111 KYLE SMITH Born: 16/9/91 STATISTICS With a strong career history in World Supersport, British rider Kyle WorldSSP STK1000 STK600 Smith sticks with GEMAR Team Lorini for 2018. The 26 year old has three WorldSSP wins to his name, and is continuing on his search Starts 37 8 3 for consistency in the tough category. Wins 3 - 1 Poles - - - Place Of Birth Hudderfield, GBR Podium 6 2 1 Website www.kylesmithracing.co.uk Fastest Laps 5 - - kylesmithracing Best Finish 1st 2nd 1st Team GEMAR Team Lorini World Titles - - - Bike Honda CBR600RR First Round Phillip Island ‘15 Imola ‘10 Nurburgring ‘13 2017 WorldSSP - P9 First Win Qatar ‘15 - Jerez ‘13 Last Win Qatar ‘16 - Jerez ‘13 | 89 Address Frith House Farm, Rogues Lane, PROFILE RACING Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DX Tel number 01455 636676 Website www.profilelogistics.co.uk Team Manager Luke Stapleford British based Profile Racing continues with the rider line Team Manager [email protected] up of Luke Stapleford and Stefan Hill. Backed by British contact details +447980072127 manufacturers Triumph, they will be hoping to do their Team Co-ordinator Luke Stapleford country proud and put in a strong performance on the world Team Co-ordinator [email protected] stage. contact details +447980072127 Press Officer Luke Stapleford Press Officer [email protected] contact details +447980072127

90 | Statistics updated at start of season 35 STEFAN HILL Born: 23/2/98 STATISTICS British rider Stefan Hill comes back from a tough 2017 which was WorldSSP EJC plagued with injury. The 20 year old has suffered a tough career on the world stage so far, but as he continues to develop the Triumph Starts 21 24 he will continue to learn and develop. Wins - - Poles - - Place Of Birth Coventry, GBR Podium - - StefanHill35 Fastest Laps - - Team Profile Racing Best Finish 15th 8th Bike Triumph Daytona 675 World Titles - - 2017 WorldSSP - P38 First Round Qatar ‘15 MotorLand ‘13 First Win - - Last Win - - 81 LUKE STAPLEFORD Born: 11/7/91 STATISTICS Luke Stapleford sticks with Profile Racing for 2018, a team which he WorldSSP EJC has found success with, including pole positions. Some strong top ten finishes were secured in 2017, and he will call on his experience from Starts 25 2 domestic championships in his past to continue to improve the British Wins - - based machine. Poles 1 - Place Of Birth Ellistown, GBR Podium - - Team Profile Racing Fastest Laps - - Bike Triumph Daytona 675 Best Finish 4th 14th 2017 WorldSSP - P10 World Titles - - First Round Silverstone ‘11 Silverstone ‘13 First Win - - Last Win - - | 91 Address Via Roma 7, 12062 Cherasco (CN) TEAM GOELEVEN Tel number +393386144838 KAWASAKI Website www.teamgoeleven.eu Team Manager Denis Sacchetti Sticking with the WorldSSP effort for 2018, Team GoEleven Team Manager [email protected] Kawasaki will remain with the Japanese manufacturer but contact details +393386144838 are now joined by Michael Canudcci and Lachlan Epis. Team Co-ordinator Denis Sacchetti A well established team in the class, they will hope to make Team Co-ordinator [email protected] some strong steps towards podium fighting glory. contact details +393386144838 Press Officer Denis Sacchetti Press Officer [email protected] contact details +393386144838

92 | Statistics updated at start of season 65 MICHAEL CANDUCCI Born: 28/6/97 STATISTICS

Italian youngster Canducci sets his sights high for 2018, as he joins WorldSSP STK600 E.J.C. the Team Kawasaki Go Eleven squad. Heading into his second full season in the class, he will be using experience gained in a tough Starts 17 6 8 2017 to help him make his way to the top. Wins - - - Poles - - - Place Of Birth Ravenna, ITA Podium - - 2 Team Team Kawasaki Go Eleven Fastest Laps 1 - - Bike Kawasaki ZX-6R Best Finish 5th 13th 3rd 2017 WorldSSP - P14 World Titles - - - First Round Imola ‘16 MotorLand ‘14 MotorLand ‘13 First Win - - - Last Win - - - 83 LACHLAN EPIS Born: 22/12/99 STATISTICS Heading into his fifth year of competitive racing, Lachlan Epis moves over to Team Kawasaki Go Eleven as he looks at breaking WorldSSP STK600 E.J.C. onto the WorldSSP podium. With plenty of experience in the class Starts 24 8 4 behind him, it will no doubt be a strong test for him. Wins - - - Poles - - - Place Of Birth Blacktown, AUS Podium - - - Team Team Kawasaki Go Eleven Fastest Laps - - - Bike Kawasaki ZX-6R Best Finish 10th 23rd 13th 2017 WorldSSP - P29 World Titles - - - First Round Phillip Island ‘16 MotorLand ‘15 Misano ‘14 First Win - - - Last Win - - - | 93 BARDAHL EVAN BROS. WorldSSP TEAM

Recruiting former WorldSSP winner Randy Krummenacher, BARDAHL Evans Bros WorldSSP Team will run just one Yamaha this season, in a bid to fight for the title with the Swiss competitor. Making both a rider and manufacturer switch, the Italian team are putting in a serious bid for the fight this season.

Address Via Masotti 10 - 48125 Ravenna Italy Tel number +39 3355345510 Website www.evanbrosracing.com Team Manager Fabio Evangelista Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Serena Del Pizzo Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Carlo Baldi Press Officer [email protected] contact details

94 | Statistics updated at start of season RANDY KRUMMENACHER 21 Born: 24/2/90

Moving back into the WorldSSP class for squad. Narrowly missing out on the crown in 2018, Swiss rider Randy Krummenacher is 2016, the 28 year old will be keen to be back ready to fight for the title with his Yamaha and battling this year.

Place Of Birth Zurich, SUI STATISTICS

Website www.randykrummenacher.ch WorldSBK WorldSSP Krummenator Starts 18 12 Team Bardahl Evans Bros Wins - 1 Racing WorldSSP Poles - 1 Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 Podium - 3 2017 WorldSBK - P16 Fastest Laps - -

Best Finish 7th 1st World Titles - - First Round Phillip Island ‘17 Phillip Island ‘16 First Win - Phillip Island ‘16 Last Win - Phillip Island ‘16

| 95 EAB ANTWEST RACING

Anthony West has started his own team this season, as the Australian hopes to be a consistent front runner in the class. By taking on his own team he will face a big challenge, but with his racing talent he will no doubt be fighting for top ten finishes in 2018.

Address 414 Hawthorne Road Bulimba QLD Australia 4171 Tel number 61498546319 Website www.antwest13.com Team Manager Anthony West Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Ferry Schoenmakers Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Anthony West Press Officer [email protected] contact details

96 | Statistics updated at start of season ANTHONY WEST 13 Born: 17/7/81

Anthony West returns to the class with a West has two wins in the class to his name, full time ride for 2018, as the Australian but will hope a full season will allow him to continues to impress across a variety of show his true potential. classes. First riding in WorldSSP in 2007,

Place Of Birth Queensland, AUS STATISTICS antwest13 WorldSBK WorldSSP Team EAB antwest Racing Bike Kawasaki ZX-6R Starts 16 26 2017 WorldSSP - P8 Wins - 2 Poles - - Podium - 9 Fastest Laps - 2 Best Finish 5th 1st World Titles - - First Round Sepang ‘16 Brands Hatch ‘04 First Win - Silverstone ‘07 Last Win - Misano ‘07

| 97 RACEDAYS

Moving into the full time WorldSSP championship for 2018, Racedays are making the step from the European Supersport Cup with the rider who took them to the Cup win last season, Hannes Soomer. Last season’s European success will stand them in good stead for the challenge ahead.

Address An St Georg 2, 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany Tel number 0049 1722963100 Website www.racedayshonda.com Team Manager Mike Dickinson Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Sol Alvarez Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Gerry Bryce Press Officer [email protected] contact details

98 | Statistics updated at start of season HANNES SOOMER 38 Born: 17/2/98

2017 European Supersport Cup winner, the move up to ESS in 2015, where he has Hannes Soomer will now fully break onto the had varied success. With a consistent 2017, world stage in 2018. Beginning his career in he looks forward to competing in all 12 rounds the European Junior Cup, the 20 year old made this season.

Place Of Birth Tallinn, EST STATISTICS

Website www.hannessoomer.com WorldSSP EJC sommu38 Starts 14 26 Team Racedays Wins - 2 Bike Honda CBR600RR Poles - 4 2017 WorldSSP - P18 Podium - 3

Fastest Laps - 2 Best Finish 9th 1st World Titles - - First Round Magny-Cours ‘15 MotorLand ‘13 First Win - Assen ‘16 Last Win - Misano ‘16

| 99 ORELAC RACING VERDNATURA

Family based team Orelac Racing VerdNatura are ready for the challenge this season, with the lone Spanish rider on the grid - Nacho Calero. Continuing with the team initially set up for him, there is bound to be some improvement seen this season.

Address Ronda del Calvari S/N, Algemesi, 4668,SPAIN Tel number +34 962 483 521 Website www.orelacracing.com Team Manager Giulio Bardi Team Manager [email protected] contact details Press Officer Kel Edge

100 | Statistics updated at start of season NACHO CALERO 10 Born: 5/7/91

Sticking with his family run team for 2018, ZX-6R. Heading into his sixth season in the Nacho Calero remains the lone Spanish category, he will call on his experience for rider on the WorldSSP grid, and looks at the upcoming challenge. breaking into the top 10 for 2018 with the

Place Of Birth Valencia, ESP STATISTICS ncalero10 WorldSSP STK600 Team Orelac Racing Starts 58 47 Verdnatura Wins - - Bike Kawasaki ZX-6R Poles - - 2017 WorldSSP - P28 Podium - 3

Fastest Laps - 2 Best Finish 9th 2nd World Titles - - First Round Phillip Island ‘13 Valencia 2008 First Win - - Last Win - -

| 101 GMT94 YAMAHA

Making the step into the WorldSSP paddock, GMT94 Yamaha are an established team in EWC and will bring their rider Mike Di Meglio to the series. A successful team, there’s no doubt they will soon get their bearings in the competitive series.

Address 9 rue de chalets 94200 Ivry sur Seine. France. Tel number +336 68 11 94 94 Website www.gmt94.com Team Manager Christophe Guyot Team Manager [email protected] contact details Team Co-ordinator Sébastien Carré Team Co-ordinator [email protected] contact details Press Officer Rémy Ego Press Officer ré[email protected] contact details

102 | Statistics updated at start of season MIKE DI MEGLIO 94 Born: 17/2/88

Debuting in the WorldSBK paddock for 2018, in the MotoGP™ paddock, he has over 16 years Mike di Meglio brings his team from EWC into experience in racing, meaning he will be a tough WorldSSP this season, as he hopes to carry contender. over the success. With a long standing career

Place Of Birth Toulouse, FRA STATISTICS

Website www.mikedimeglio63.com WorldSSP Team GMT94 Yamaha Starts - Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 Wins - 2017 FIM Endurance - P5 Poles -

Podium - Fastest Laps - Best Finish - World Titles - First Round - First Win - Last Win -

| 103 NRT Address 32 Pochins Bridge Road,

A brand new team for 2018, NRT are an Indian based team, LE18 4NR, Wigston, Leicester Tel number and have called upon the skills of Jules Cluzel to lead the way, +44 7588 844675 Team Manager joined by youngster Thomas Gradinger. With minimal testing Gary Reynders Team Manager time, they will no doubt quickly get up to speed and be fighting [email protected] contact details in the top five. +44 7875 127565 Press Officer Andie Reynders Press Officer [email protected] contact details +44 7588 844675

104 | Statistics updated at start of season 16 JULES CLUZEL Born: 12/10/88 STATISTICS Always a WorldSSP title favourite, Jules Cluzel steps over to new WorldSBK WorldSSP team, NRT for 2018 in his bid to secure the crown. Despite a season in WorldSBK, Cluzel has spent five seasons in WorldSSP and Starts 27 57 has always been a contender at the front. Finishing 2017 in third Wins - 12 position overall, he will be hungry for the battle. Poles - 19 Podium - 33 Place Of Birth Montlucon, FRA Fastest Laps 1 13 JulesCluzel16 Best Finish 2nd 1st Team NRT World Titles - - Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 First Round Phillip Island ‘13 Phillip Island ‘12 2017 WorldSSP - P3 First Win - Monza ‘12 Last Win - Magny-Cours ‘16 36 THOMAS GRADINGER Born: 11/8/96 STATISTICS Making just one appearance in WorldSSP so far, Thomas Gradinger WorldSSP is expecting a tough season in 2018, but is keen to learn. With a strong past in German domestic championships, he is Starts 1 prepared for a tough fight. Wins - Poles - Place Of Birth St.Marienkirchen, AUT Podium - Website www.thomas-gradinger.at Fastest Laps - gradinger56t Best Finish 9th Team NRT World Titles - Bike Yamaha YZF-R6 First Round Lausitzring ‘17 2017 IDM SSP600 - P1 First Win - Last Win - | 105 4 WorldSSP300

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108 | N. Rider Nat. Motorcycle Team Name 1 33 Daniel Valle ESP Yamaha YZF-R3 Yamaha MS Racing 2 69 María Herrera ESP Yamaha YZF-R3 Yamaha MS Racing 3 6 Robert Schotman NED Kawasaki Ninja 300 Motoport Kawasaki 4 95 Scott Deroue NED Kawasaki Ninja 300 Motoport Kawasaki 5 46 Dino Iozzo RSA Honda CBR500R Racedays 6 28 Dennis Koopman NED Yamaha YZF-R3 GRT Yamaha WorldSSP300 Team 7 54 Filippo Fuligni ITA Yamaha YZF-R3 GRT Yamaha WorldSSP300 Team 8 55 Notis Papapavlou GRE Yamaha YZF-R3 bLU cRU YAMAHA MOTOXRACING 9 99 Galang Hendra Pratama INA Yamaha YZF-R3 bLU cRU YAMAHA MOTOXRACING 10 2 Ana Carrasco ESP Kawasaki Ninja 300 DS Junior Team 11 20 Dorren Loureiro RSA Kawasaki Ninja 300 DS Junior Team 12 21 Borja Sanchez ESP Kawasaki Ninja 300 ETG Racing 13 78 Joseph Foray FRA Kawasaki Ninja 300 ETG Racing 14 14 Enzo De La Vega FRA Kawasaki Ninja 300 GP Project Team 15 22 Mykyta Kalinin UKR Kawasaki Ninja 300 GP Project Team 16 18 Alex Murley GBR Yamaha YZF-R3 Team Toth 17 53 Valentin Grimoux FRA Yamaha YZF-R3 Team Toth 18 96 Imanuel Putra Pratna INA Yamaha YZF-R3 TERRA E MOTO 19 12 Ali Adriansyah Rusmiputro INA Yamaha YZF-R3 PERTAMINA-ALMERIA Racing Team 20 81 Manuel Gonzalez ESP Yamaha YZF-R3 PERTAMINA-ALMERIA Racing Team 21 19 Luca Bernardi RSM Yamaha YZF-R3 Team Trasimeno 22 84 Joep Overbeek NED Yamaha YZF-R3 Team Trasimeno 23 7 Nicola Settimo ITA Honda CBR500R Scuderia Maranga Racing 24 58 Trystan Finocchiaro GBR Honda CBR500R Scuderia Maranga Racing 25 8 Mika Perez ESP Kawasaki Ninja 300 Kawasaki ParkinGO Team 26 27 Filippo Rovelli ITA Kawasaki Ninja 300 Kawasaki ParkinGO Team 27 71 Tom Edwards AUS Kawasaki Ninja 300 Benjan - Kawasaki 28 93 Walid Soppe NED Kawasaki Ninja 300 Benjan - Kawasaki 29 41 Jan Ole Jähnig GER KTM RC 390 R Freudenberg KTM Junior Team 30 43 Luca Grunwald GER KTM RC 390 R Freudenberg KTM WorldSSP Team 31 97 Maximilian Kappler GER KTM RC 390 R Freudenberg KTM WorldSSP Team 32 17 Koen Meuffels NED KTM RC 390 R KTM Fortron Junior Team 33 5 Ryan Vos NED KTM RC 390 R KTM Fortron Racing Team 34 15 Glenn van Straalen NED KTM RC 390 R KTM Fortron Racing Team 35 44 Samuel Aaron Lochoff RSA Yamaha YZF-R3 Samurai-YART Racing 36 79 Tomas Alonso POR Yamaha YZF-R3 Samurai-YART Racing | 109 5 STK1000

110 | | 111 Entry List

112 | N. Rider Nat. Motorcycle Team Name 1 21 Florian Marino FRA Yamaha YZF R1 URBIS Yamaha Motoxracing STK Team 2 2 Roberto Tamburini ITA BMW S 1000 RR Berclaz Racing Team SA 3 23 Luca Salvadori ITA BMW S 1000 RR Berclaz Racing Team SA 4 16 Gabriele Ruiu ITA Kawasaki ZX-10RR Team Pedercini Racing 5 52 Alessandro Delbianco ITA BMW S 1000 RR GULF ALTHEA BMW Racing Team 6 59 Alex Schacht DEN Ducati 1199 Panigale R EAB SCHACHT Racing Team 7 10 Ali Efe Yegin TUR Kawasaki ZX-10RR Nutec - Benjan - Kawasaki 8 6 Emanuele Pusceddu ITA BMW S 1000 RR D.K. Racing 9 51 Eric Vionnet SUI BMW S 1000 RR MOTOS VIONNET 10 34 Xavier Pinsach ESP Kawasaki ZX-10RR ETG Racing 11 12 Markus Reiterberger GER BMW S 1000 RR alpha Racing-Van Zon-BMW 12 45 Jan Buhn GER BMW S 1000 RR alpha Racing-Van Zon-BMW 13 7 Maximilian Scheib CHI Aprilia RSV4 RF Aprilia Racing Team 14 70 Luca Vitali ITA Aprilia RSV4 RF Aprilia Racing Team 15 84 Riccardo Russo ITA Kawasaki ZX-10RR C.M. Racing A.S.D. 16 31 Valentin Suchet SUI Kawasaki ZX-10RR Flembbo Leader Team 17 46 Maxime Cudeville FRA Kawasaki ZX-10RR Flembbo Leader Team 18 77 Timothy Joseph Cua Alberto PHI Ducati 1199 Panigale R MOTOCORSA Racing 19 15 Federico Sandi ITA Ducati 1199 Panigale R MOTOCORSA Racing

| 113 6 ROUNDS

PHILLIP ISLAND AUSTRALIA 23 -25 February 1 Yamaha Finance Australian Round CIRCUIT Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit RMB 500 GP, Back Beach Road, Cowes, VIC, 3922 Phillip Island, Australia Tel: +61 3 5952 2710 | Fax +61 3 5952 3160 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.worldsbk.com.au www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au

GPS -38.502438N, 145.23428W i2 7 6 Siberia Lukey PRESS CONTACT 9 8 5 3 Heights Ingrid Roepers [email protected] Stoner 4 i1 i3 Corner AIRPORT 11 1 Melbourne - Tullamarine - Tel: +61 3 9297 1600 10 Doohan S Corner (www.melbourneairport.com.au) 2 FL Southern Distance from the circuit 160 Km (via City Link) Loop Gardner Straight DATA 12 Circuit length 4.445km Pole position Left Corners 12 Right 5 Left 7 Start/Finish Straight 835m

116 | Race Lap Chaz Davies. Ducati. 2014. Record 1.30.949

Best lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.29.573

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Kenan Sofuoglu. Kawasaki. 2013. Record 1.33.283

Best lap Sam Lowes. Yamaha. 2013. 1.32.545.

2017 winner Roberto Rolfo (MV Agusta)

| 117 CHANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT THAILAND 23 -25 March 2 MOTUL Thai Round CIRCUIT Chang International Circuit 30/2 Moo 4, T. I-San, A. Muang, Buriram, Thailand 31000 Tel: +66 Fax +6644 604 200/

GPS 14.952727N, 103.073486W

PRESS CONTACT Worapot Peter Kotcharat [email protected] 2 1 3 AIRPORT 4 BURIRAM AIRPORT: 8 Distance from the circuit, 40 Km

7 U-BON RATCHATHANI AIRPORT: FL Distance from the circuit, 250 Km 6 9 5 10 DATA 11 Circuit length 4.554km Pole position Left 12 Corners 12 Right 7 Left 5 Start/Finish Straight 1000m

118 | Race Lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. Record 1.33.436.

Best lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.32.957.

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Kenan Sofuolgu. Kawasaki. 2015. Record 1.37.887.

Best lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. 1.37.887.

2017 winner Federico Caricasulo (Yamaha)

| 119 MOTORLAND ARAGÓN SPAIN 13 -15 April 3 Pirelli Aragon Round CIRCUIT MotorLand Aragón Ctra. TE- V- 7033 KM. 1. 44600 Alcañiz (Teruel) - Spain Tel: +34 978 835548 Fax +34 978 835549 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.motorlandaragon.com

GPS 41.072234N, -0.188484W 10 PRESS CONTACT 9 5 Carlos Gracia 8 [email protected] 4 i2 6 11 AIRPORT 7 i1 1 3 Barcelona (Aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat) 2 Distance from the circuit: 280 Km 13 Zaragoza (Aeropuerto de Zaragoza) 12 14 FL Distance from the circuit: 102 Km 15 17

DATA i3 Circuit length 5.077km S Pole position Right 16 Corners 17 Right 7 Left 10

120 | Race Lap Chaz Davies. Ducati. 2016. Record 1.50.421.

Best lap Chaz Davies. Ducati. 2017. 1.49.319.

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Chaz Davies (Ducati)

Race Lap PJ Jacobsen. Kawasaki. 2015. Record 1.54.605.

Best lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. 1.53.138.

2017 winner Lucas Mahias (Yamaha)

Race Lap Mika Perez. Honda. 2017. Record 2.13.610

Best lap Paolo Grassia. Kawasaki. 2017. 2.12.501.

2017 winner Scott Deroue. Kawasaki

Race Lap Lorenzo Savadori. Kawasaki. 2013. Record 2.01.074.

Best lap Lorenzo Savadori. Kawasaki. 2013. 2.01.074.

2017 winner Michael Ruben Rinaldi. Ducati | 121 TT ASSEN CIRCUIT NETHERLANDS 20 - 22 April 4 MOTUL Dutch Round CIRCUIT TT Assen Circuit De Haar 9, 9405 TE Assen, Netherlands Tel: +31 592 380380

GPS 52.968686N, 6.541307W Strubben 5 PRESS CONTACT Haarbocht 1 Peter Schorer Madijk 2 [email protected]

FL i1 4 AIRPORT 17 3 “Schipol (www.schiphol.nl) Geert Timmer Bocht 15 Ossebroeken Tel: +31 6 35034050 - Distance from the circuit: 16 Veenslang 200 Km. Ramshoek Groningen (www.groningenairport.nl) 14 S Hoge Heide 13 6 Tel: +31 50 3093400 - Distance from the circuit: Ruskenhoek Meeuwenmeer 7 27 Km” 12 i3 i2

DATA 8 Stekkenwal 9 De Bult Circuit length 4.542km Pole position Left 11 Duikersloot Corners 18 10 Mandeveen Right 12 Left 6 Start/Finish Straight 300m

122 | Race Lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. Record 1.34.880.

Best lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.33.505.

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. Record 1.38.184

Best lap Kenan Sofuoglu. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.37.805.

2017 winner Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Alfonso Coppola. Yamaha. 2017. Record 1.55.070.

Best lap Borja Sanchez. Yamaha. 2017. 1.53.814.

2017 winner Scott Deroue. Kawasaki.

Race Lap Michael Ruben Rinaldi. Ducati. 2017. Record 1.37.522.

Best lap Florian Marino. Yamaha. 2017. 1.36.775.

2017 winner Toprak Razgatlioglu. Kawasaki. | 123 IMOLA ITALY 11 - 13 May 5 PATA Italian Round CIRCUIT Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari Via Fratelli Rosselli, 2 4002 Imola (BO) - Italy Tel: +39 0542 655111| Fax: +39 0542 30420

PRESS CONTACT GPS Marcello Pollini 44.34423N, 11.712112W [email protected]

AIRPORT

Federico Fellini International Airport, Rimini Tosa Piratella 9 (www.riminiairport.com) 7 Tel: +39 0541 715711 8 6 Variante Distance from the circuit 90 Km Variante Alta Acque Minerali 5 Villeneuve 13 10 Guglielmo Marconi Bologna i2 12 i3 (www.bologna-airport.it/it) 11 Rivazza Variante Bassa Tel: +39 051 6479615 - 14 3 Distance from the circuit 51 Km 4 Variante Tamburello FL 12 15 i1 DATA Circuit length 4.936lm Pole position Left Corners 22 Right 9 Left 13 Start/Finish Straight 358m

124 | Race Lap Chaz Davies. Ducati. 2017. Record 1.46.393.

Best lap Chaz Davies. Ducati. 2016. 1.45.598.

2017 winners Chaz Davies (Ducati) Chaz Davies (Ducati)

Race Lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. Record 1.51.101.

Best lap Sam Lowes. Yamaha. 2013. 1.50.404.

2017 winner Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Dorren Loureiro. Yamaha. 2017. Record 2.11.244.

Best lap Mika Perez. Honda. 2017. 2.10.115.

2017 winner Marc Garcia. Yamaha

Race Lap Maximilian Scheib. Aprilia. 2017. Record 1.49.381.

Best lap Ondrej Jezek. Ducati. 2015. 1.49.071.

2017 winner Michael Ruben Rinaldi. Ducati. | 125 DONINGTON PARK UNITED KINGDOM 25 - 27 May 6 Prosecco DOC UK Round CIRCUIT Donington Park Circuit Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1332 810048 | Fax +44 1332 850422 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donington-park.co.uk

GPS 52.828258N, -1.372347W

PRESS CONTACT McLeanʼs Corner i2 Richard Randle [email protected] | 01332819534 7 6 8 Coppice Corner AIRPORT Old Hairpin Schwantz Curve 5 London Luton ( www.london-luton.co.uk) i1 4 London Heathrow ( www.heathrowairport.com) S Craner Curves Goddards 9 East Midlands ( www.eastmidlandsairport.com) 3 12 Birmingham ( www.birminghamairport.co.uk) FL 10 Fogarty Esses Hollywood 2 n

DATA i3 Circuit length 4.023km Redgate 1 11 Pole position Left Corner Melbourne Hairpi Corners 12 Right 7 Left 5 Start/Finish Straight 550m 126 | Race Lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2016. Record 1.27.605.

Best lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.26.641.

2017 winners Tom Sykes (Kawasaki) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. Record 1.30.425.

Best lap Kenan Sofuoglu. Kawasaki. 2015. 1.29.925.

2017 winner Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Mika Perez. Honda. 2017. Record 1.45.646.

Best lap Alfonso Coppola. Yamaha. 2017. 1.45.551.

2017 winner Mika Perez. Honda

Race Lap Raffaele De Rosa. BMW. 2016. Record 1.29.800.

Best lap Roberto Tamburini. BMW. 2016. 1.29.449.

2017 winner Toprak Razgatlioglu. Kawasaki. | 127 AUTOMOTODROM BRNO CZECH REPUBLIC 8 - 10 June 7 Acerbis Czech Round CIRCUIT Automotodrom Brno Masarykův okruh 201 664 81 Ostrovačice Czech Republic

PRESS CONTACT Petr Bohac [email protected] +420 605 205 150

GPS 5 49.2039897N, 16.4429028E 6 9 AIRPORT 4 Brno-Turany. Tel.: +420 5 45521310 / 30 km 7 8 Praha-Ruzyne. Tel. : +420 2 20111111 / Stadion 3 11 + 420 2 20113314 / 200 km 10 Wien-Schwechat. Tel.: +43 1 70010 / 170 km 2 13 Kevin Bratislava. Tel.: +421 233033353 / 150 km Horizont 12 Schwantz

1 DATA 14 Circuit length 5.403km František FL Štastný Pole position Left Corners 14 Right 8 Left 6 Start/Finish Straight 636.56m

128 | Race Lap Cal Crutchlow. Yamaha. 2010. Record 1.59.291.

Best lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2012. 1.58.010.

2017 winners -

Race Lap Cal Crutchlow. Yamaha. 2009. Record 2.02.708.

Best lap Cal Crutchlow. Yamaha. 2009. 2.02.060.

2017 winner -

Race Lap Maxime Berger. Honda. 2009. Record 2.03.119.

Best lap Maxime Berger. Honda. 2009. 2.03.119.

2017 winner -

| 129 WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA 8 US 22 - 24 June US Round

CIRCUIT Laguna Seca Raceway Operated by SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula) 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy - Salinas, CA 93908 USA Tel: +1 831-242-8201 | Fax: +1 831-373-0533 Media Center: +1 831-242-8216 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.MazdaRaceway.com 6

PRESS CONTACT Rahal Straight i2 Brad Littlefield 7 8 [email protected] i3 The Corkscrew 8A 5 GPS 36.585743N, -121.755295W 9 Rainey Curve

Andretti AIRPORT 4 Hairpin 10 2 Monterey (MRY) - www.montereyairport.com i1

San Jose International (SJC) - Tel. +1 408-501-7600 3 San Francisco International (SFO) - www.flysfo.com Los Angeles International (LAX) - www.lawa.org 11 1 S DATA FL Circuit length 3.610km Pole position Right Corners 11 Right 4 Left 7 130 | Race Lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. Record 1.23.275.

Best lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2014. 1.21.811.

2017 winners Chaz Davies (Ducati) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki )

| 131 MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT ITALY 6 - 8 July 9 Pirelli Riviera Di Rimini Round CIRCUIT Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli Via Daijiro Kato, 10 47843 Misano Adriatico (RN) Tel: 0541 618511

PRESS CONTACT GPS Strazzari Sandra 43.962437N, 12.683238W [email protected]

AIRPORT Bologna - Guglielmo Marconi ( www.bologna-airport.it/it)

Tel: +39 051 6479615 - Distance from the circuit 134 Km Tramonto 10 Ancona – Raffaello Sanzio - Falconara S (www.ancona-airport.com) Distance from the circuit: 78 km 9 11 Curvone Rio 5 i2 Forlì - L. Ridolfi Airport ( www.forliairport.com) Quercia 8 4 i1 7 Tel: +39 0543 474990 - Distance from the circuit: 46 Km 16 Misano 6 1 Rimini - Federico Fellini International Airport 3 12 2 FL 15 ( www.riminiairport.com) Variante Tel: +39 0541 715711 - Distance from the circuit 90 Km del Parco 13 14 DATA Carro i3 Circuit length 4.226 Km Pole position Right Corners 16 Right 10 Left 6 Start/Finish Straight 510m 132 | Race Lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2015. Record 1.34.720.

Best lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.33.662.

2017 winners Tom Sykes (Kawasaki) Marco Melandri (Ducati)

Race Lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. Record 1.38.239.

Best lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. 1.37.482.

2017 winner Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Armando Pontone. Yamaha. 2017. Record 1.53.397.

Best lap Mika Perez. Honda. 2017. 1.52.490.

2017 winner Mika Perez. Honda

Race Lap Raffaele De Rosa. BMW. 2016. Record 1.36.725.

Best lap Lorenzo Savadori. Aprilia. 2015. 1.36.384.

2017 winner Marco Faccani. BMW. | 133 ALGARVE PORTUGAL 14 - 16 September 10 Portuguese Round CIRCUIT Autódromo Internacional do Algarve Sitio do Escampadinho, Mexilhoeira Grande, 8500-148 Portimão, Portugal Tel: + 351 282 405 600 | Fax: +351 282 405 697

GPS 37.228962N, -8.631134W

PRESS CONTACT Joana Melo [email protected] 11 10 AIRPORT 14 i2 Lisbon (www.ana.pt) 89 3 i3 Faro (www.ana.pt) 7 12 6 2 DATA 5 13 4 i1 Circuit length 4.592km Pole position Right 1 15 Corners 15 S FL Right 9 Left 6

134 | Race Lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2013. Record 1.42.475.

Best lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2013. 1.41.360.

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Michele Pirro. Honda. 2010. Record 1.45.180

Best lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2015. 1.44.554.

2017 winner Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Mika Perez. Honda. 2017. Record 1.58.675.

Best lap Mika Perez. Honda. 2017. 1.58.675.

2017 winner Ana Carrasco. Kawasaki.

Race Lap Toprak Razgatliogliu. Kawasaki. 2017. Record 1.44.789.

Best lap Roberto Tamburini. BMW. 2015. 1.44.522.

2017 winner Toprak Razgatliogliu. Kawasaki. | 135 MAGNY-COURS FRANCE 28 - 30 September 11 French Round CIRCUIT Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Technopole - 58470 Magny-Cours - France Tel: +33 3 86 21 80 00 www.magnysbk.com

PRESS CONTACT GPS Christelle VRAI 46.863478N, 3.164063W [email protected]

AIRPORT i2 Golf Nevers ( www.nievre.cci.fr) 4 Tel: +33 3 86 570392 8 i1 S 9 Nürburgring Paris Charles de Gaulle 10 Adelaide Estoril 180 7 ( www.aeroportsdeparis.fr) 6 3 11 5 Tel: +33 1 48 621212 1 13 Paris Orly ( www.aeroportsdeparis.fr) 2 12 Imola Tel: +33 8 92 681515 Grande Courbe i3 14 Lyon ( www.lyonaeroports.com) Chateau Tel: +33 826 800 826 D’Eau

DATA FL 15 18 Circuit length 4.411km Pole position Right 17 Lycée Corners 17 16 Right 9 Left 8 Start/Finish Straight 250m

136 | Race Lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2016. Record 1.37.864.

Best lap Tom Sykes. Kawasaki. 2014. 1.36.366.

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Chaz Davies (Ducati)

Race Lap Cal Crutchlow. Yamaha. 2009. Record 1.41.407.

Best lap Jules Cluzel. MV Agusta. 2014. 1.40.550.

2017 winner Niki Tuuli (Yamaha)

Race Lap Daniel Valle. Yamaha. 2017. Record 1.56.992.

Best lap Daniel Valle. Yamaha. 2017. 1.56.992.

2017 winner Marc Garcia. Yamaha.

Race Lap Florian Marino. Yamaha. 2017. Record 1.39.886.

Best lap Florian Marino. Yamaha. 2017. 1.39.886.

2017 winner Jeremy Guarnoni. Kawasaki. | 137 EL VILLICUM ARGENTINA 12 - 14 October 12 MOTUL Argentinian Round

8

9 10 7 17 11 12 15 5 19 6 18 16 13 14 2 4 3 FL 1

DATA Circuit length 4.266km Corners 19 Right 8 Left 11 Start/Finish Straight 1.039km

138 | EL VILLICUM ARGENTINIAN ROUND

2018 NEW CIRCUIT SUBJECT TO HOMOLOGATION | 139 LOSAIL QATAR 25 - 27 October 13 Qatar Round CIRCUIT Losail International Circuit Al Wusail, North Relief Road, Doha, Qatar info @qmmf.com | +974 4472 9151 www.circuitlosail.com www.lcsc.qa

PRESS CONTACT Neus Ramos [email protected]

GPS 7 25.4905N, 51.4539W 13 i2 12 5 i3 4 8 AIRPORT 9 Airport Hamad International Airport 14 (https://dohahamadairport.com) i1 11 Tel: + 974 4010 6666 6 Distance from the circuit: 45 km 15 10 3 2 DATA Circuit length 5.380km 16 Pole position Right 1 Corners 16 S FL Right 10 Left 6

140 | Race Lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2016. Record 1.56.974.

Best lap Jonathan Rea. Kawasaki. 2017. 1.56.228.

2017 winners Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki)

Race Lap Kenan Sofuolgu. Kawasaki. 2017. Record 2.01.832.

Best lap Lucas Mahias. Yamaha. 2017. 2.00.738.

2017 winner Lucas Mahias (Yamaha)

| 141 7 STATS AND RESULTS

WorldSBK AUDIENCE DATA 2017

Total Audience 2017 season 487,540,000 million (13 rounds) 2016: 283,650,000

Audience Average per round 37,511,000 million

2016: 22,280,000 WorldSBK AUDIENCE DATA 2017

Total Audience Total Broadcasted 2017 season 487,540,000 million Hours 19,362 (13 rounds) 2016: 18,289 2016: 283,650,000

TV chanels involved 198 Audience Average per round 37,511,000 million 2016: 153

2016: 22,280,000 WorldSBK AUDIENCE DATA 2017 WorldSBK ONLINE DATA 2017 WorldSBK AUDIENCE DATA 2017 WorldSBK ONLINE DATA 2017

Total Broadcasted Total Audience Hours 19,362 2017 season million 3,076,211 followers 487,540,000 2016: 18,289 visits in 2016 140,000 (13 rounds) 2016: 283,650,000 2016: 3,400,000 2016: 119,000 TV chanels involved 198 41,101,647 pages visited subscribers Audience Average 69,617 2016: 153 2016: 41,500,000 per round 37,511,000 million 2016: 61,195

2016: 22,280,000

WorldSBK ONLINE DATA 2017 1,296,881 facebook fans 404,000 followers 2016: 1,113,483 2016: 283,000 Total Broadcasted 19,362 Hours 3,076,211 2016: 18,289visits in 2016 140,000 followers

2016: 3,400,000 2016: 119,000 TV chanels involved 198 41,101,647 pages visited subscribers 2016: 153 69,617 2016: 41,500,000 2016: 61,195

WorldSBK ONLINE DATA 2017 1,296,881 facebook fans 404,000 followers 3,076,211 2016: 1,113,483 2016: 283,000 visits in 2016 140,000 followers

2016: 3,400,000 2016: 119,000 144 | 41,101,647 pages visited 69,617 subscribers 2016: 41,500,000 2016: 61,195

1,296,881 facebook fans 404,000 followers 2016: 1,113,483 2016: 283,000 2017 Attendance

Date Round Circuit Day1 Day 2 Day 3 TOTAL

Feb 24-26 Yamaha Finance Australian Round Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 10,609 19,251 30,241 60.101

March 10-12 MOTUL Thai Round Chang International Circuit 9,994 31,041 39,344 80.379

March 31- 2 April Pirelli Aragon Round MotorLand Aragon 7,401 9,085 11,234 27.720

April 28 - 30 Acerbis Dutch Round TT Circuit Assen 8,604 17,726 27,848 54.178

May 12 - 14 Motul Italian Round Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola 19,701 25,321 30,093 75.115

May 26 - 28 Pata UK Round Donington Park 8,027 11,986 17,026 37.039

June 16 - 18 Pirelli Riviera di Rimini Round Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli 11,815 22,861 33,478 68.154

Jul 7 - 9 Geico US Round Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 12,832 23,471 27,995 64.298

Aug 18 - 20 Prosecco DOC German Round Lausitzring 7,883* 10,619 12,880 31.382

Sept 15 – 17 Prosecco DOC Portuguese Round Autodromo Internacional do Algarve 6,458 16,344 19,120 41.922

Sept 29 – 1 Oct Pirelli French Round Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours*** 9,606 15,520 22,863 47.989

Oct 20 -22 Pirelli Spanish Round Circuito de Jerez 5.468 8.537 11.022 25.027

Nov 2 - 4 Acerbis Qatar Round Losail International Circuit 4.148 5.506 7.685 17.339

Season Total: 630.643

*Wet Race **Race 1 dry - Race 2 wet ***Race 1 wet - Race 2 dry | 145 AUDIENCE

BY GENDER Television 26% 74 % Television

On Site 21% 79% On Site 24% 76%

Internet WOMEN MEN Internet

BY AGE SOCIAL CLASS NET SALARY

16% 49% 19% 16% 8% 20% 12% 22% age 15-30 15-24 HIGHER OCC less than 18.000€ Senior Managers, Directors, Senior Professional

44% 24% 58% 50% 60% 48% 53% 30%

age 31-41 25-44 MIDDLE OCC 18.000€ - 35.000€ Junior Management, Professionals, Clerical, Skilled Manua

40% 15% 20% 35% 32% 32% 35% 20% age 45+ 45-54 LOWER OCC more than 36.000€ Semiskilled, Unskilled manual, Retired, Student, Unemploye 28% no answer

HIGHER EDUCATION

35% 42% 52% 61% 54% 35%

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Coverage Circuit attendance Top day unique visitors nº of Articles

PHILLIP ISLAND 60,101 19,362 HOURS 170 , 373 THAILAND 80,379 2 ,119 Page views 2 Live coverage ARAGON 27,720 MORE THAN WorldSBK exposure per cm ASSEN 5 4,178 41,000,000 3,341 HOURS IMOLA 75 ,115 711, 8 3 9 Average length DONINGTON 37,039 WorldSBK exposure by country Coverage by area MISANO 68,154 2’ 16” SECS FRANCE 11% EUROPE LAGUNA SECA 64,298 AMERICA 72% Youtube subscribers GERMANY % LAUSITZRING 6 31,382 30% ASIA PACIFIC AFRICA PORTIMÃO 41,922 69,312 ITALY 8% 14% 14% MAGNY-COURS 47, 989 Website visits by country SPAIN JEREZ % 25,027 UNITED KINGDOM 6 20% LOSAIL 17,339 UNITED KINGDOM 23% ITALY 14% Audience by type Average spending UNITED STATES 16% UNITED STATES 11% LIVE PER PERSON AT THE EVENT 150 PER DAY FRANCE 10% 11%

Bike ownership SPAIN DEFERRED / RELIVE 10% Facebook top 5 countries

31%

49% 12% 5% ITALY 18% NEWS Fan interests INDIA

MUSIC 9% 30%

58% UNITED KINGDOM COMPUTER / INTERNET 7% 31%

TRAVEL INDONESIA % 32 7%

CARS AND BIKES 34% MALAYSIA 5% | 147 WorldSBK CLASSIFICATION 2017

POS RIDER BIKE POINTS AUS THA ESP1 NED ITA1 GBR ITA2 USA GER POR FRA ESP2 QAT R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 1 Rea Jonathan Kawasaki 556 25 25 25 25 25 20 25 25 20 20 0 25 20 20 20 25 20 20 25 25 25 0 25 25 25 25 2 Davies Chaz Ducati 403 20 20 20 10 0 25 0 16 25 25 8 16 0 0 25 16 25 25 20 0 6 25 20 16 20 20 3 Sykes Tom Kawasaki 373 16 10 16 20 16 13 20 20 13 16 25 20 25 16 16 20 16 13 0 0 16 9 16 11 10 0 4 Melandri Marco Ducati 327 0 16 13 16 20 16 16 0 16 11 13 0 1 25 13 13 13 16 16 16 20 11 0 20 16 10 5 Lowes Alex Yamaha 242 13 13 10 13 13 3 0 11 8 10 16 11 20 0 0 7 10 11 0 0 11 20 13 13 0 16 6 Van der Mark Michael Yamaha 223 7 9 11 0 11 11 0 13 9 7 11 13 0 13 8 6 1 5 11 20 7 16 11 10 0 13 7 Fores Xavi Ducati 196 10 11 5 8 0 10 13 3 11 13 6 9 11 0 11 11 8 6 7 3 0 13 7 9 0 11 8 Camier Leon MV Agusta 168 11 8 8 0 5 6 6 10 10 0 10 10 5 0 10 0 11 10 13 0 13 0 4 4 7 7 9 Torres Jordi BMW 158 9 0 9 11 10 9 0 9 0 8 7 0 13 0 9 0 7 8 10 11 2 8 3 6 9 0 10 Laverty Eugene Aprilia 157 8 6 0 1 8 7 8 8 0 9 3 0 10 11 0 10 6 0 9 13 10 0 8 0 13 9 11 Savadori Lorenzo Aprilia 124 0 7 3 0 0 0 11 0 4 3 4 0 7 10 6 8 9 9 8 10 5 0 9 0 11 0 12 Ramos Roman Kawasaki 118 3 2 1 7 0 5 9 5 7 5 5 8 8 0 4 4 2 2 6 1 4 7 6 5 6 6 13 Mercado Leandro Aprilia 115 0 0 0 0 9 8 7 4 0 6 9 0 0 7 7 9 5 4 0 9 9 10 5 7 0 0 14 Bradl Stefan Honda 67 1 1 6 0 7 4 10 6 6 2 0 5 0 6 5 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 De Rosa Raffaele BMW 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 6 6 9 3 0 0 1 5 0 3 6 0 3 0 5 16 Krummenacher Randy Kawasaki 50 6 0 4 0 2 2 5 2 3 1 2 0 9 8 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 Hayden Nicky Honda 40 5 0 7 9 6 0 2 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Guintoli Sylvain Kawasaki 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 8 8 8 19 De Angelis Alex Kawasaki 32 2 5 0 5 1 0 4 1 5 0 0 0 4 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Reiterberger Markus BMW 29 4 3 2 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 Badovini Ayrton Kawasaki 26 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 22 Jezek Ondrej Kawasaki 22 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 2 2 23 Haslam Leon Kawasaki 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 Gagne Jake Honda 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 4 25 Andreozzi Alessandro Kawasaki 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 2 2 0 3 26 Giugliano Davide Honda 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5 0 0 0 0 27 West Anthony Kawasaki 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 28 Russo Riccardo Kawasaki 13 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 29 Takahashi Takumi Honda 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 30 Dixon Jake Kawasaki 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 Guarnoni Jeremy Kawasaki 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 32 Brookes Joshua Yamaha 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 Rolfo Roberto Kawasaki 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 34 Simon Julian Aprilia 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 148 | RIDER BIKE POINTS AUS THA ESP1 NED ITA1 GBR ITA2 USA GER POR FRA ESP2 QAT R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 Rea Jonathan Kawasaki 556 25 25 25 25 25 20 25 25 20 20 0 25 20 20 20 25 20 20 25 25 25 0 25 25 25 25 Davies Chaz Ducati 403 20 20 20 10 0 25 0 16 25 25 8 16 0 0 25 16 25 25 20 0 6 25 20 16 20 20 Sykes Tom Kawasaki 373 16 10 16 20 16 13 20 20 13 16 25 20 25 16 16 20 16 13 0 0 16 9 16 11 10 0 Melandri Marco Ducati 327 0 16 13 16 20 16 16 0 16 11 13 0 1 25 13 13 13 16 16 16 20 11 0 20 16 10 Lowes Alex Yamaha 242 13 13 10 13 13 3 0 11 8 10 16 11 20 0 0 7 10 11 0 0 11 20 13 13 0 16 Van der Mark Michael Yamaha 223 7 9 11 0 11 11 0 13 9 7 11 13 0 13 8 6 1 5 11 20 7 16 11 10 0 13 Fores Xavi Ducati 196 10 11 5 8 0 10 13 3 11 13 6 9 11 0 11 11 8 6 7 3 0 13 7 9 0 11 Camier Leon MV Agusta 168 11 8 8 0 5 6 6 10 10 0 10 10 5 0 10 0 11 10 13 0 13 0 4 4 7 7 Torres Jordi BMW 158 9 0 9 11 10 9 0 9 0 8 7 0 13 0 9 0 7 8 10 11 2 8 3 6 9 0 Laverty Eugene Aprilia 157 8 6 0 1 8 7 8 8 0 9 3 0 10 11 0 10 6 0 9 13 10 0 8 0 13 9 Savadori Lorenzo Aprilia 124 0 7 3 0 0 0 11 0 4 3 4 0 7 10 6 8 9 9 8 10 5 0 9 0 11 0 Ramos Roman Kawasaki 118 3 2 1 7 0 5 9 5 7 5 5 8 8 0 4 4 2 2 6 1 4 7 6 5 6 6 Mercado Leandro Aprilia 115 0 0 0 0 9 8 7 4 0 6 9 0 0 7 7 9 5 4 0 9 9 10 5 7 0 0 Bradl Stefan Honda 67 1 1 6 0 7 4 10 6 6 2 0 5 0 6 5 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 De Rosa Raffaele BMW 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 6 6 9 3 0 0 1 5 0 3 6 0 3 0 5 Krummenacher Randy Kawasaki 50 6 0 4 0 2 2 5 2 3 1 2 0 9 8 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hayden Nicky Honda 40 5 0 7 9 6 0 2 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Guintoli Sylvain Kawasaki 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 8 8 8 De Angelis Alex Kawasaki 32 2 5 0 5 1 0 4 1 5 0 0 0 4 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reiterberger Markus BMW 29 4 3 2 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Badovini Ayrton Kawasaki 26 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 Jezek Ondrej Kawasaki 22 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 2 2 Haslam Leon Kawasaki 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gagne Jake Honda 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 4 Andreozzi Alessandro Kawasaki 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 2 2 0 3 Giugliano Davide Honda 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5 0 0 0 0 West Anthony Kawasaki 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 Russo Riccardo Kawasaki 13 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Takahashi Takumi Honda 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 Dixon Jake Kawasaki 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Guarnoni Jeremy Kawasaki 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 Brookes Joshua Yamaha 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rolfo Roberto Kawasaki 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 Simon Julian Aprilia 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | 149 POS RIDER BIKE POINTS AUS THA ESP1 NED ITA1 GBR ITA2 GER POR FRA ESP2 QAT RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE

1 Mahias Lucas Yamaha 190 20 0 25 20 20 20 0 16 20 13 11 25 2 Sofuoglu Kenan Kawasaki 161 0 0 0 25 25 25 25 20 25 0 0 16 3 Cluzel Jules Honada 155 0 0 13 16 10 16 20 13 16 11 20 20 4 Morias Sheridan Yamaha 141 5 9 20 11 13 10 8 25 13 8 10 9 5 Caricasulo Federico Yamaha 118 0 25 0 10 0 0 16 0 9 20 25 13 6 Jacobsen PJ MV Agusta 108 10 0 16 13 16 0 13 0 11 16 13 0 7 Tuuli Niki Yamaha 82 11 16 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 25 9 10 8 West Anthony Kawasaki 73 16 0 0 2 5 9 6 8 0 0 16 11 9 Smith Kyle Honda 57 0 0 0 5 11 8 11 9 0 7 0 6 10 Stapleford Luke Triumph 55 0 0 6 8 3 13 0 6 5 6 0 8 11 Gamarino Christian Honda 50 0 0 9 7 9 0 0 4 10 1 6 4 12 Rolfo Roberto MV Agusta 43 25 5 10 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 Ryde Kyle Kawasaki 43 13 11 8 4 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 Canducci Michael Kawasaki 42 2 0 11 9 2 0 0 1 3 9 5 0 15 Okubo Hikari Honda 42 0 10 5 0 7 7 1 0 4 5 3 0 16 Zanetti Lorenzo MV Agusta 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 8 10 0 5 17 Rea Gino Kawasaki 31 0 0 0 0 1 4 10 0 2 0 7 7 18 Soomer Hannes Honda 28 0 0 7 3 0 3 7 3 1 3 1 0 19 Hartog Rob Kawasaki 27 0 0 4 6 0 0 3 0 6 0 8 0 20 Watanabe Kazuki Kawasaki 21 8 7 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 21 Kraisart Decha Yamaha 20 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Wagner Aiden Honda 17 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Zaccone Alessandro MV Agusta 17 0 0 0 0 6 0 5 2 0 0 4 0

WorldSUPERSPORT CLASSIFICATION 2017 CLASSIFICATION WorldSUPERSPORT 24 Bergman Christoffer Honda 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 4 0 0 25 Kennedy Jack Triumph 15 0 0 0 0 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Warokorn Thitipong Yamaha 13 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Bassani Axel Kawasaki 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 2 0 28 Calero Nacho Kawasaki 10 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Epis Lachlan Kawasaki 10 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Cresson Loris Yamaha 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 Baldolini Alex Yamaha 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 32 Gradinger Thomas Yamaha 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 33 Francis Joe Yamaha 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 Mulhauser Robin Honda 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 Khairuddin Zulfahmi Kawasaki 6 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Cardelus Xavier Yamaha 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 37 Pizzoli Davide MV Agusta 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 Hill Stefan Triumph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

150 | POS Rider Bike Points ESP1 NED ITA1 GBR ITA2 GER POR FRA ESP2 RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE

1 Garcia Marc Yamaha 139 0 10 25 20 10 20 16 25 13 2 Coppola Alfonso Yamaha 138 5 16 20 0 16 25 20 20 16 3 Deroue Scott Kawasaki 111 25 25 5 16 4 0 9 7 20 4 Perez Mika Honda 104 16 0 6 25 25 0 11 13 8 5 Valle Daniel Yamaha 85 20 0 3 8 6 13 13 11 11 6 Sanchez Borja Yamaha 85 13 13 13 0 9 11 10 9 7 7 Schotman Robert Yamaha 78 0 0 7 11 11 16 7 16 10 8 Carrasco Ana Kawasaki 59 6 9 4 7 2 4 25 0 2 9 Loureiro Dorren Yamaha 59 8 11 10 4 13 7 2 3 1 10 Kalinin Mykyta Yamaha 44 0 0 16 0 8 10 4 2 4 11 Pontone Amando Yamaha 41 1 1 0 13 20 6 0 0 0 12 Grassia Paolo Honda 39 10 0 8 5 0 0 6 10 0 13 Murley Alex Yamaha 26 3 6 1 6 5 0 1 4 0 14 Hendra Galang Yamaha 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 15 De Gruttola Giuseppe Yamaha 25 9 3 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 Giacomini Paolo Yamaha 23 7 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 6 17 Facco Jacopo Yamaha 23 0 4 0 0 0 0 8 8 3 18 Rusmiputro Ali Adriansyah Yamaha 21 0 0 2 9 0 5 0 0 5 19 Van Straalen Glenn KTM 20 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Licciardi Angelo Yamaha 19 11 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 WorldSSP300 CLASSIFICATION 2017 21 De La Vega Enzo Yamaha 19 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 9 22 Cabuk Harun Kawasaki 15 2 8 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 23 Georgi Tim Yamaha 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 24 Bernardi Luca Yamaha 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Carbonera Michael Yamaha 9 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 26 Kappler Maximilian KTM 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 27 Doorakkers Ruben Yamaha 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 Patova Kimi Yamaha 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Bastianelli Manuel Kawasaki 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Noderer Gabriel Honda 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 31 Triglia Alex Honda 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 32 Rovelli Filippo Yamaha 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 33 Grimoux Valentin Yamaha 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

| 151 POS Rider Bike Points ESP1 NED ITA1 GBR ITA2 GER POR FRA ESP2 RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE

1 Rinaldi Ruben Michael Ducati 138 25 20 25 0 20 25 7 6 10 2 Razgatlioglu Toprak Kawasaki 130 13 25 16 25 10 0 25 0 16 3 Marino Florian Yamaha 120 20 16 0 20 11 13 20 20 0 4 Tamburini Roberto Yamaha 106 16 7 20 13 0 16 10 13 11 5 Guarnoni Jeremy Kawasaki 92 10 11 0 8 9 10 11 25 8 6 Jones Mike Ducati 86 7 0 9 6 8 20 13 10 13 7 Faccani Marco BMW 70 11 0 13 5 25 4 0 5 7 8 Scheib Maximilian Aprilia 69 0 9 0 16 16 0 16 7 5 9 Mykhalchyk Illia Kawasaki 66 8 10 0 10 7 0 0 11 20 10 Vitali Luca Aprilia 64 9 6 0 7 13 9 8 8 4 11 Suchet Sebastien Ducati 57 3 8 10 9 0 8 9 9 1 12 Sandi Federico BMW 52 0 5 0 11 0 11 0 16 9 13 Reiterberger Markus BMW 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 14 Puffee Julian BMW 24 2 2 5 0 0 7 5 3 0 15 Fritz Marvin Yamaha 23 6 0 0 0 5 6 0 4 2 16 Schacht Alex Ducati 21 0 0 8 1 6 5 0 1 0 17 Ferrari Matteo BMW 15 0 0 11 0 4 0 0 0 0 18 De Boer Danny BMW 13 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 D’Annunzio Federico BMW 11 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 0 3 20 Finsterbusch Toni Kawasaki 9 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 21 Pusceddu Emanuele BMW 9 0 0 0 2 3 2 0 2 0 22 Marconi Luca Yamaha 8 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Sanchioni Federico BMW 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 Cecchini Riccardo BMW 7 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 25 Calia Kevin Suzuki 7 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 26 Mantovani Andrea Aprilia 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

STK1000 CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION 2017 CLASSIFICATION CHAMPIONSHIP STK1000 27 Vionnet Eric BMW 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 Tessels Wayne Kawaskaki 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 29 Manfredi Kevin Kawaskai 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 Scott Glenn Kawasaki 3 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 31 Pinsach Xavier Kawasaki 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 32 Marchionni Fabio Yamaha 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 33 Leu Bryan Yamaha 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 Moser Marc Kawasaki 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 Tucci Andrea Yamaha 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

152 | | 153 WorldSBK CHAMPIONS WorldSSP CHAMPIONS

YEAR RIDER MANUFACTURER YEAR RIDER MANUFACTURER 30 2017 Jonathan Rea Kawasaki 19 2017 Lucas Mahias Yamaha 29 2016 Jonathan Rea Kawasaki 18 2016 Kenan Sofuoglu Kawasaki 28 2015 Jonathan Rea Kawasaki 17 2015 Kenan Sofuoglu Kawasaki 27 2014 Sylvain Guintoli Aprilia 16 2014 Michael van der Mark Honda 26 2013 Tom Sykes Kawasaki 15 2013 Sam Lowes Yamaha 25 2012 Max Biaggi Aprilia 14 2012 Kenan Sofuoglu Kawasaki 24 2011 Carlos Checa Ducati 13 2011 Chaz Davies Yamaha 23 2010 Max Biaggi Aprilia 12 2010 Kenan Sofuoglu Honda 22 2009 Ben Spies Yamaha 11 2009 Cal Crutchlow Yamaha 21 2008 Troy Bayliss Ducati 10 2008 Andrew Pitt Honda 20 2007 James Toseland Honda 9 2007 Kenan Sofuoglu Honda 19 2006 Troy Bayliss Ducati 8 2006 Sébastien Charpentier Honda 18 2005 Troy Corser Suzuki 7 2005 Sébastien Charpentier Honda 17 2004 James Toseland Ducati 6 2004 Karl Muggeridge Honda 16 2003 Neil Hodgson Ducati 5 2003 Chris Vermeulen Honda 15 2002 Colin Edwards Honda 4 2002 Fabien Foret Honda 14 2001 Troy Bayliss Ducati 3 2001 Andrew Pitt Kawasaki 13 2000 Colin Edwards Honda 2 2000 Jörg Teuchert Yamaha 12 1999 Carl Fogarty Ducati 1 1999 Stéphane Chambon Suzuki 11 1998 Carl Fogarty Ducati 10 1997 John Kocinski Honda 9 1996 Troy Corser Ducati 8 1995 Carl Fogarty Ducati 7 1994 Carl Fogarty Ducati 6 1993 Scott Russell Kawasaki 5 1992 Doug Polen Ducati 4 1991 Doug Polen Ducati 3 1990 Raymond Roche Ducati 2 1989 Fred Merkel Honda 1 1988 Fred Merkel Honda

154 | WorldSSP300 CHAMPIONS STK1000 CHAMPIONS

YEAR RIDER MANUFACTURER YEAR RIDER MANUFACTURER 1 2017 Marc Garcia Yamaha 19 2017 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Ducati 18 2016 Raffaele De Rosa BMW 17 2015 Lorenzo Savadori Aprilia 16 2014 Leandro Mercado Ducati 15 2013 Sylvain Barrier BMW 14 2012 Sylvain Barrier BMW 13 2011 Davide Giugliano Ducati 12 2010 Ayrton Badovini BMW 11 2009 Xavier Simeon Ducati 10 2008 Brendan Roberts Ducati 9 2007 Niccolò Canepa Ducati 8 2006 Alessandro Polita Suzuki 7 2005 Didier Van Keymeulen Yamaha 6 2004 Lorenzo Alfonsi Yamaha 5 2003 Michel Fabrizio Suzuki 4 2002 Vittorio Iannuzzo Suzuki 3 2001 James Ellison Suzuki 2 2000 James Ellison Honda 1 1999 Karl Harris Suzuki

| 155 VICTORIES ALL CLASSES

Fogarty Carl 59 Guintoli Sylvain 9 Smith Kyle 4 Neukirchner Max 2 Morley Jamie 1 Rea Jonathan 57 Razgatlioglu Toprak 9 Marino Florian 4 Perez Mika 2 Nannelli Gianluca 1 Bayliss Troy 52 Crutchlow Cal 8 Russo Riccardo 4 Pirro Michele 2 Nieto Fonsi 1 Sofuoglu Kenan 45 Fabrizio Michel 8 Burns Chris 3 Roccoli Massimo 2 Picotte Pascal 1 Haga Noriyuki 43 Gobert Anthony 8 Caricasulo Federico 3 Rymer Terry 2 Reiterberger Markus 1 Laverty Eugene 25 Lanzi Lorenzo 8 Chiarello Riccardo 3 Tuuli Niki 2 Reynolds John 1 Corser Troy 33 Lowes Sam 8 Doohan Michael 3 West Anthony 2 Riba Pere 1 Davies Chaz 33 Merkel Fred 8 Kellner Christian 3 Zanetti Lorenzo 2 Rolfo Roberto 1 Sykes Tom 33 Pitt Andrew 8 Kiyonari Ryuichi 3 Day Joshua 2 Ryo Akira 1 Edwards Colin 31 Savadori Lorenzo 8 La Marra Eddi 3 Duwelz Gauthier 2 Sala Ivan 1 Polen Doug 27 Bostrom Ben 7 Lascorz Joan 3 Linfoot Dan 2 Scatola Vittorio 1 Checa Carlos 24 Ellison James 7 MacPherson Iain 3 Magnoni Michele 2 Scheib Maximilian 1 Roche Raymond 23 Petrucci Danilo 7 Rea Gino 3 Metcher Jed 2 Smrz Matej 1 Melandri Marco 20 Casoli Paolo 6 Staring Bryan 3 Morbidelli Franco 2 Takeda Yuichi 1 Biaggi Max 21 Chambon Stéphane 6 Tamada Makoto 3 Aitchison Mark 1 Torres Jordi 1 Chili Pierfrancesco 17 Faccani Marco 6 Tamburini Roberto 3 Aoki Takuma 1 Tosolini Dario 1 Falappa Giancarlo 16 Fujiwara Katsuaki 6 Tortoroglio Walter 3 Barros Alex 1 Valk Kevin 1 Foret Fabien 16 Giugliano Davide 6 Van Keymeulen Didier 3 Bauer Martin 1 Vd Goorbergh Jurgen 1 Hodgson Neil 16 Mercado Leandro 6 Yanagawa Akira 3 Bontempi Piergiorgio 1 Vieira Alex 1 Toseland James 16 Parkes Broc 6 Bussolotti Marco 3 Capriotti Fabio 1 Walker Chris 1 van der Mark Michael 16 Teuchert Jörg 6 Lonbois Vincent 3 Carrasco Ana 1 Wilairot Ratthapark 1 Vermeulen Chris 15 Baz Loris 5 Nocco Alessandro 3 Coppola Alfonso 1 Zeelenberg Wilco 1 Kocinski John 14 Canepa Niccolò 5 Vostárek Patrik 3 Coxhell Craig 1 Antonelli Andrea 1 Russell Scott 14 Haslam Leon 5 Baiocco Matteo 2 Goodfellow Gary 1 Colucci Domenico 1 Spies Ben 14 Mahias Lucas 4 Brookes Joshua 2 Hayden Nicky 1 Fernandez Augusto 1 Berger Maxime 13 Polita Alessandro 5 Byrne Shane 2 Heckles Mark 1 Gamarino Christian 1 Simeon Xavier 13 Scassa Luca 5 Chandler Doug 2 Hendra Galang 1 Gregorini Giuliano 1 Slight Aaron 13 Tardozzi Davide 5 De Rosa Raffaele 2 Jezek Ondrej 1 Lanusse Romain 1 Xaus Ruben 13 Tiberio Yoann 5 Deroue Scott 2 Kipp Tom 1 Lombardi Dino 1 Badovini Ayrton 12 Vizziello Gianluca 5 Dowson Michael 2 Kitagawa Keiichi 1 Morrentino Nicola Jr. 1 Charpentier Sébastien 12 Whitham James 5 Garcia Marc 2 Krummenacher Randy 1 Mossey Luke 1 Cluzel Jules 12 Alfonsi Lorenzo 4 Goddard Peter 2 Laverty Michael 1 Ten Napel Roy 1 Corti Claudio 12 Curtain Kevin 4 Harris Karl 2 Lussiana Matthieu 1 Laconi Régis 11 Iannuzzo Vittorio 4 Izutsu Hitoyasu 2 Mason Gary 1 Mertens Stephane 11 Kagayama Yukio 4 Jacobsen PJ 2 Mauri Lorenzo 1 Muggeridge Karl 11 Oliver Daniel 4 Jefferies David 2 McCoy Garry 1 Barrier Sylvain 10 Phillis Robert 4 Lucchiari Mauro 2 Meklau Andy 1 Guarnoni Jeremy 10 Rinaldi Michael Ruben 4 Lucchinelli Marco 2 Morais Sheridan 1 Pirovano Fabrizio 10 Roberts Brendan 4 Magee Kevin 2 Morillas Adrien 1 156 | WorldSBK VICTORIES WorldSSP VICTORIES

Fogarty Carl 59 Lanzi Lorenzo 3 Sofuoglu Kenan 43 Scassa Luca 3 Fabrizio Michel 4 Sala Ivan 1 Rea Jonathan 54 Tamada Makoto 3 Foret Fabien 16 Smith Kyle 3 Giugliano Davide 4 Scatola Vittorio 1 Bayliss Troy 52 Yanagawa Akira 3 Charpentier Sébastien 12 Brookes Joshua 2 Iannuzzo Vittorio 4 Scheib Maximilian 1 Haga Noriyuki 43 Baz Loris 2 Cluzel Jules 12 Caricasulo Federico 2 Lanzi Lorenzo 4 Smrz Matej 1 Corser Troy 33 Byrne Shane 2 Laverty Eugene 12 Jacobsen PJ 2 Oliver Daniel 4 Tosolini Dario 1 Sykes Tom 33 Chandler Doug 2 Muggeridge Karl 11 West Anthony 2 Petrucci Danilo 4 Valk Kevin 1 Edwards Colin 31 Dowson Michael 2 Lowes Sam 8 Xaus Ruben 2 Roberts Brendan 4 Vermeulen Chris 1 Davies Chaz 27 Goddard Peter 2 Pitt Andrew 7 Badovini Ayrton 1 Burns Chris 3 Zanetti Lorenzo 1 Polen Doug 27 Izutsu Hitoyasu 2 Casoli Paolo 6 Bontempi Piergiorgio 1 Chiarello Riccardo 3 Checa Carlos 24 Lucchiari Mauro 2 Chambon Stéphane 6 Krummenacher Randy 1 Razgatlioglu Toprak 3 Roche Raymond 23 Lucchinelli Marco 2 Davies Chaz 6 Lanzi Lorenzo 1 Rinaldi Michael 3 Melandri Marco 22 Magee Kevin 2 Fujiwara Katsuaki 6 Morais Sheridan 1 Staring Bryan 3 Biaggi Max 21 Neukirchner Max 2 Parkes Broc 6 Nannelli Gianluca 1 Tamburini Roberto 3 Chili Pierfrancesco 17 Rymer Terry 2 Teuchert Jörg 6 Pirro Michele 1 Tortoroglio Walter 3 Falappa Giancarlo 16 Aoki Takuma 1 Van der Mark Michael 6 Rea Gino 1 Van Keymeulen Didier 3 Hodgson Neil 16 Barros Alex 1 Crutchlow Cal 5 Riba Pere 1 Baiocco Matteo 2 Toseland James 16 Goodfellow Gary 1 Curtain Kevin 4 Roccoli Massimo 1 Canepa Niccolò 2 Kocinski John 14 Hayden Nicky 1 Vermeulen Chris 4 Rolfo Roberto 1 De Rosa 2 Russell Scott 14 Kipp Tom 1 Whitham James 4 Tiberio Yoann 1 Harris Karl 2 Spies Ben 14 Kitagawa Keiichi 1 Kellner Christian 3 Tuuli Niki 1 Jefferies David 2 Laverty Eugene 13 McCoy Garry 1 Lascorz Joan 3 Vd Goorbergh 1 La Marra 2 Slight Aaron 13 Meklau Andy 1 MacPherson Iain 3 Wilairot Ratthapark 1 Mahias Lucas 2 Laconi Régis 11 Morillas Adrien 1 Mahias Lucas 3 Zanetti Lorenzo 1 Scassa Luca 2 Mertens Stephane 11 Nieto Fonsi 1 Rea Jonathan 3 Zeelenberg Wilco 1 Sofuoglu Kenan 2 Xaus Ruben 11 Picotte Pascal 1 Aitchison Mark 1 Pirovano Fabrizio 10 Pitt Andrew 1 Bauer Martin 1 Vermeulen Chris 10 Reynolds John 1 WorldSSP300 VICTORIES Capriotti Fabio 1 Guintoli Sylvain 9 Ryo Akira 1 Deroue Scott 2 Carrasco Ana 1 Coxhell Craig 1 Gobert Anthony 8 Takeda Yuichi 1 Garcia Marc 2 Coppola Alfonso 1 Faccani Marco 1 Merkel Fred 8 Torres Jordi 1 Perez Mika 2 Hendra Galang 1 Heckles Mark 1 Bostrom Ben 7 Vieira Alex 1 Jezek Ondrej 1 Haslam Leon 5 Walker Chris 1 Laverty Michael 1 Tardozzi Davide 5 Whitham James 1 STK1000 VICTORIES Lussiana Matthieu 1

Fabrizio Michel 4 Badovini Ayrton 11 Ellison James 7 Mason Gary 1 Kagayama Yukio 4 Barrier Sylvain 10 Mercado Leandro 6 Mauri Lorenzo 1 Phillis Robert 4 Savadori Lorenzo 8 Guarnoni Jeremy 5 Morley Jamie 1 Crutchlow Cal 3 Simeon Xavier 8 Polita Alessandro 5 Pirro Michele 1 Doohan Michael 3 Berger Maxime 7 Vizziello Gianluca 5 Reiterberger Markus 1 Kiyonari Ryuichi 3 Corti Claudio 7 Alfonsi Lorenzo 4 Roccoli Massimo 1 | 157 WORLD TITLES ALL CLASSES WorldSBK TITLES

Sofuoglu Kenan 5 Iannuzzo Vittorio 1 Fogarty Carl 4 Kocinski John 1 Fogarty Carl 4 Mercado Leandro 1 Bayliss Troy 3 Roche Raymond 1 Bayliss Troy 3 Polita Alessandro 1 Rea Jonathan 3 Russell Scott 1 Rea Jonathan 3 Roberts Brendan 1 Biaggi Max 2 Spies Ben 1 Barrier Sylvain 2 Savadori Lorenzo 1 Corser Troy 2 Sykes Tom 1 Biaggi Max 2 Simeon Xavier 1 Edwards Colin 2 Charpentier Sébastien 2 Van Keymeulen Didier 1 Merkel Fred 2 Corser Troy 2 Baz Loris 1 Polen Doug 2 Edwards Colin 2 Berger Maxime 1 Toseland James 2 Ellison James 2 Corti Claudio 1 Checa Carlos 1 Merkel Fred 2 Faccani Marco 1 Guintoli Sylvain 1 Pitt Andrew 2 Guarnoni Jeremy 1 Hodgson Neil 1 Polen Doug 2 Metcher Jed 1 Toseland James 2 Morbidelli Franco 1 van der Mark Michael 2 Razgatlioglu Toprak 1 WorldSSP TITLES Checa Carlos 1 Rea Gino 1 Sofuoglu Kenan 5 Lowes Sam 1 Guintoli Sylvain 1 Simeon Xavier 1 Charpentier Sébastien 2 Mahias Lucas 1 Hodgson Neil 1 Pitt Andrew 2 Muggeridge Karl 1 Kocinski John 1 Chambon Stéphane 1 Teuchert Jörg 1 Roche Raymond 1 Crutchlow Cal 1 Van Der Mark Michael 1 Russell Scott 1 Davies Chaz 1 Vermeulen Chris 1 Spies Ben 1 Foret Fabien 1 Mahias Lucas 1 Sykes Tom 1 Chambon Stéphane 1 WorldSSP300 TITLES Crutchlow Cal 1 Davies Chaz 1 Garcia Marc 1 Foret Fabien 1 Lowes Sam 1 Muggeridge Karl 1 STK1000 TITLES Teuchert Jörg 1 Barrier Sylvain 2 Iannuzzo Vittorio 1 Vermeulen Chris 1 Ellison James 2 Mercado Leandro 1 Alfonsi Lorenzo 1 Alfonsi Lorenzo 1 Polita Alessandro 1 Badovini Ayrton 1 Badovini Ayrton 1 Ruben Rinaldi Michael 1 Canepa Niccolò 1 Canepa Niccolo 1 Roberts Brendan 1 Fabrizio Michel 1 Fabrizio Michel 1 Savadori Lorenzo 1 Giugliano Davide 1 Giugliano Davide 1 Simeon Xavier 1 Harris Karl 1 Harris Karl 1 Van Keymeulen Didier 1 158 | VICTORIES PER NATION WorldSSP300 VICTORIES WorldSBK TITLES PER NATION PER NATION Great Britain 276 Japan 6 Great Britain 11 Italy 3 Spain 5 Indonesia 1 Italy 252 Czech Republic 5 United States 9 France 2 Netherlands 2 Italy 1 Australia 166 Canada 2 Australia 5 Spain 1 France 144 Austria 1 United States 123 Brazil 1 Japan 62 Portugal 1 STK1000 VICTORIES PER NATION Turkey 54 Austria 1 Italy 91 Spain 4 Spain 53 Chile 1 France 25 Czech Republic 2 Belgium 31 Indonesia 1 Great Britain 17 Austria 1 Ireland 26 Finland 2 Belgium 11 Chile 1 Netherlands 22 South 1 Australia 10 Germany 1 New Zealand 13 Switzerland 1 Argentina 6 Ireland 1 Germany 12 Thailand 1 Turkey 5 Netherlands 1 Argentina 6

WorldSBK VICTORIES PER NATION STK600 VICTORIES PER NATION

Great Britain 220 New Zealand 13 Italy 41 Czech Republic 3 United States 119 Belgium 11 France 23 Australia 2 Aus t ra lia 118 Canada 2 Netherlands 11 United States 2 Italy 102 Germany 2 Belgium 10 Finland 1 Japan 62 Austria 1 Great Britain 6 Spain 1 France 46 Brazil 1 Turkey 6 Spain 37 Portugal 1 Ireland 13

WorldSSP VICTORIES PER NATION

France 50 Japan 6 Turkey 43 Spain 6 Australia 36 United States 2 Great Britain 33 Finland 1 Italy 19 South Africa 1 Ireland 12 Switzerland 1 Germany 9 Thailand 1 Netherlands 8

| 159 8 KEY RULES

160 | | 161 162 | Key Rules WorldSBK A team or rider that uses more than the allocated number of engines during the championship will receive a penalty. WorldSBK is the leading category featuring production-based When a permanent rider changes teams during the racing motorcycles. In comparison with standard road models, championship both the team and riders engine limits will not a World Superbike machine is allowed certain modifications: change, but in extra-ordinary circumstances will be reviewed Engine management, exhaust system, suspension, brakes and by the Race Direction. a number of engine parts. The minimum age for riders is 18. An engine is considered in use or active from the moment it crosses the finish line at the end of its first (out) lap, until that Tech Spec point it may be unsealed with no penalty, only one “out” lap is Capacity: 1000c 4 cylinders / allowed, any further incomplete laps will register the engine 1200cc 2-cylinders (4 stroke) as “active”. Minimum weight 168 kg Electronics: The engine control system (including ECU) Maximum number if engines available for use by each rider: must be either: 7 engines for the 2018 season A DWO/FIM approved “Superbike Kit System”. Initial 2018 Rev limits: A DWO/FIM approved “Superstock 1000” kit model plus DWO/FIM approved data logger. WorldSBK Initial rev-limit Fuel: The original tank may be modified to achieve the Brand Proposed maximum capacity of 24 litres, provided the original profile is Aprilia 14700 as homologated. BMW 14700 Tyres: Pirelli is the sole tyre supplier to the MOTUL FIM Ducati 12400 Superbike World Championship Honda 14300 The maximum number of tyres, of any type, available to each Kawasaki 14100 rider during the event will be 24 (11 front tyres– 13 rear tyres). MV Agusta 14700 After the third free practice session, Pirelli will allocate one Suzuki 14700 rear “qualifying tyre” to all riders, and qualifying tyres can only Yamaha 14700 be used during Superpole 2.

| 163 New Rules WorldSBK Key Rules WorldSSP

2018 welcomes an introduction of new regulations into the The World Supersport class features mid-range machines. WorldSBK class, with three key points impacting the class. These bikes are smaller, lighter and less powerful than their They have been added to bring more parity and reduce costs World Superbike counterparts and fewer modifications throughout the class. are allowed. Current engines used are either 600cc with 4 Rev Limits: cylinders or 675cc with 3 cylinders. The WorldSSP class The balancing system using air restrictors has been replaced produces some amazing on-track battles and is vitally with a rev limiting system. The rev limit can be altered at important for manufacturers too. The minimum age is 16. various points throughout the season and applies to each individual manufacturer. Tech Spec Concessions: Capacity: Various up to 750cc A concession points system will be introduced to restrict Capacity and Min weight: engine development of the fastest machines. At certain 600cc 4 cylinders 161 kg stages in the season teams that have achieved fewer 675cc 3 cylinders 161 kg concession points will be allowed to introduce updated 750cc 2 cylinders 161 kg concession parts. As a secondary benefit, the private teams Maximum number if engines available for use by each rider: will get access to cost capped engine parts to help them 6 engines (World) 4 engines (European). reach performance levels similar to the factory supported Tyres: Pirelli is the sole tyre supplier to the World teams. Supersport Class. The maximum number of tyres, of any type, available to each rider during the event will be 18 (8 front Front and rear suspensions and approved engine parts tyres– 10 rear tyres). Price caps and approval process have been applied to several key frame, suspension and engine parts. These are called Key Rules WorldSSP300 approved parts. This process ensures access and availability to all parts for all teams along with controlled pricing. World Supersport 300 is a new feeder class which has been brought in for 2017. With a minimum rider age of 15, it will feature a range of lightweight sport bikes and is an easily accessible championship on the world stage. All bikes are 164 | homologated by motorcycle racing governing body the FIM. The class is fiercely contested by ambitious, younger racers – They are subject to modifications of weight and rev limits with an age limit of 28 years. by the SBK Commission, in order to ensure the maximum possible performance parity. Tech Spec Capacity: Tech Spec Over 750cc up to 1000cc 4-stroke 3 and 4 cylinders Eligible Machines: Machines sold in Europe as A2 class Over 850cc up to 1200cc 4-stroke 2 cylinders machines and excluding the A1 class machines. Min weight: 170kg (but varies by machine) Minimum weight: Maximum number of engines available for use by each rider: 3 Honda CBR500R - 156Kg Tyres: Pirelli is the sole tyre supplier for STK1000. The rider Kawasaki Ninja 300 - 140Kg may use a maximum of four front and five rear dry weather Kawasaki Ninja 400 - 150kg tyres for each event. These tyres are the same tyre can be Yamaha YZF-R3 - 140Kg bought for a road bike. KTM RC390 - 136Kg KTM RC390R - 136kg Maximum number if engines available for use by each rider: Qualifying 3 engines (new for the 2018 season). Tyres: Pirelli is the sole tyre supplier to World Supersport • WorldSBK 300. Grid positions for Race One are determined by the fastest lap The rider may use a maximum of three front and three rear time recorded by each rider in the Free Practice (FP) sessions dry weather tyres for each event. and two Superpole (SP) sessions as follows: One set of wet-weather tyres will be provided at each event. - Based on combined practice times, the ten fastest riders in FP1, FP2 and FP3 go directly through to SP2. Key Rules STK1000 - All other riders will take part in SP1 (provided they are qualified according to Art. 1.15.6). The fastest two riders The European Superstock 1000 championship features bikes from SP1 progress to SP2. engineered with more stock components than any of the other - The twelve riders in SP2 will take the first 12 grid racing classes, it’s as near as you can find to street models. | 165 positions according to their fastest lap time in SP2. - If any riders do not record a lap time in SP2 they will from SP1 progress to SP2. be classified as the last riders in SP2 according to their - The twelve riders in SP2 will take the first 12 grid combined lap times of FP1, FP2 and FP3. positions according to their fastest lap time in SP2. - If any riders do not record a lap time in SP2 they will • WorldSSP be classified as the last riders in SP2 according to their Grid positions are determined by the fastest lap time recorded combined lap times of FP1 and FP2. by each rider in the Free Practice (FP) sessions and two Superpole (SP) sessions as follows: • STK1000 - Based on combined practice times, the ten fastest riders Grid positions for the European Superstock 1000 in FP1 and FP2 go directly through to SP2. Championship are determined on the thirty minute qualifying - All other riders will take part in SP1 (provided they are session, typically held on Saturday afternoon. qualified according to Art. 1.15.6). The fastest two riders To qualify for the race, a rider must achieve a time at least from SP1 progress to SP2. equal to 107% of the time recorded by the fastest rider of the - The twelve riders in SP2 will take the first 12 grid class. positions according to their fastest lap time in SP2. - If any riders do not record a lap time in SP2 they will Any rider who fails to achieve a qualifying time will be be classified as the last riders in SP2 according to their permitted to take part in the race provided that in any of the combined lap times of FP1 and FP2. free practise sessions and/or warm up he/she has achieved a time at least equal to 107% of the fastest rider in the same • WorldSSP300 session. Such riders will start the race from the back of the Grid positions are determined by the fastest lap time recorded grid, according to their free practise and/or warm up times. by each rider in the Free Practice (FP) sessions and two Superpole (SP) sessions as follows: - Based on combined practice times, the ten fastest riders in FP1 and FP2 go directly through to SP2. - All other riders will take part in SP1 (provided they are qualified according to Art. 1.15.6). The fastest two riders 166 | Common Race Procedures • Interruption of a race (all classes) If the Race Director decides to interrupt a race, then red flags • Wet and Dry Races will be displayed at the finish line and riders must immediately All races are categorised as wet or dry. A board may be slow down and return to the pits. The results will be the results displayed on the grid to indicate the status of the race. If no taken at the last point where the leader and all other riders on board is displayed, the race is automatically dry. The purpose the same lap as the leader had completed a full lap without of this classification is to indicate to riders the consequence the red flag being displayed. of varying climatic conditions during a race. Less than three laps: If the results calculated show that less than three laps have World Supersport 300 and Superstock 1000 races been completed by the leader of the race and by all other - Dry Races - A race classified as dry will be interrupted riders on the same lap as the leader, then the race will be null by the Race Director, if he considers that climatic and void and a new race will be run according to the article conditions affecting the surface of the track makes it likely 1.26.2. that riders will wish to change tyres. - Wet Races - A race classified as wet, usually commenced 3 laps to two-thirds distance: in varying or wet conditions, will not be interrupted for If three laps or more have been completed by the leader of climatic reasons and riders who wish to change tyres the race and all other riders on the same lap as the leader, but or make adjustment must enter the pits and do so during less than two- thirds of the original race distance, rounded the actual race. down to the nearest whole number of laps, then the race will In all cases where the first race is stopped for climatic be re-started according to article 1.26.3. reasons, then the restart will, automatically, be a “wet” race. Two-thirds distance or more: World Superbike and World Supersport races If the results calculated show that two-thirds of the current A race will not be interrupted for climatic reasons except for race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of extraordinary events and riders who wish to change tyres or laps have been completed by the leader of the race and by all make adjustments must enter the pits and do so during the other riders on the same lap as the leader, then the race will actual race. be deemed to have been completed and full Championship points will be awarded.

| 167 • Ride through procedure out the ride through penalty before the end of the race, the A ‘Ride-Through’ penalty can be imposed on a rider by Race relevant rider will be inflicted with an automatic time penalty. Direction if, for example, he has jump-started and left his starting position before the red lights go off to signal the race If the infraction is committed during the last five laps, and the has commenced, or if a rider arrives at pit lane entry after rider will not be able to enter the pit lane an automatic time safety car, and they don’t start the race from pit lane. penalty will be applied. This cannot be subject of any protest or appeal. This automatic penalty will be calculated thus: The During the race, the rider will be requested to ride through time to pass through the pit lane from pit entry to pit exit at 60 the pit lane, stopping is not permitted, and he may then rejoin km/h + 20% rounded down to the nearest second. the race. The rider must respect the speed limit in the pit lane, and in case of infraction of this speed limit, the ride through •Quick Restart Procedure procedure will be repeated; if it happens for the second time, When a race is stopped, riders must return to the pit lane, the black flag will be shown to the rider. unless otherwise instructed by officials. If there is to be a second part to the race, minor repairs may be carried out. In the case of a race interrupted prior to the penalty being Upon arrival in the pit lane, riders may make adjustments to complied with, and if there is a second part, the rider will be their machine. Refuelling is permitted in the pit lane for teams required to ride through after the start of the second part of with no garages. When all riders have entered the pit lane the race. In the case of a rider carrying forward a penalty for the Race Director will announce the time remaining to the anticipation of the start, into the second part of an interrupted re-opening of the pit lane. The duration between the red flag race and subsequently found to have anticipated the second and the actual opening of the pit exit will be 10 minutes or start, the rider will be shown the black flag. more. The time remaining to the opening of the pit exit will be displayed on timing screens and the 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 minute(s) A yellow board displaying the rider’s number will be shown count-down boards are shown at the pit exit. at the finish line and the information will also be displayed on the time keeping monitors. Failure by the relevant rider to ride When the time period has elapsed, the pit lane exit will be through, having been shown the board 5 times, will result in opened for SIXTY SECONDS only. Riders will make one lap that rider being shown the black flag. at unrestricted speed to the starting grid, followed by a Safety In the case where the organisation has been unable to carry Car. Any rider delaying the progress of the sighting lap will 168 | | 169 be overtaken by the Safety Car. Any rider arriving behind the Rules then follow the same as a normal race start, and riders Safety Car must go into the pit lane. Any riders remaining in will start from their given position. the pit lane after it has been closed will have to start the warm up lap from the pit exit and start the race from the back of the Points grid. For each race, championship points will be awarded on the following scale: After the closure of the pit lane exit, tyre warmers must be removed from all machines remaining in the pit lane. ONE 1st 25 mechanic only, per rider, may go onto the grid (without tools) 2nd 20 to primarily indicate to his rider his position on the grid. 3rd 16 When the rider takes his grid position, the mechanic must 4th 13 immediately leave the grid. 5th 11 6th 10 All riders will arrive back on the starting grid, and stop, with 7th 9 engines running, no adjustments may be made. As soon as 8th 8 the Safety Car arrives on the back of the grid, a 30 seconds 9th 7 board will be shown. These 30 seconds may be reduced at the 10th 6 discretion of the Race Direction when the grid is cleared and 11t h 5 it is considered safe. 12th 4 After 30 seconds have elapsed a green flag will be shown to 13th 3 start the warm up lap, and the warm up lap will be completed 14th 2 at unrestricted speed, followed by a Safety Car. When the 15th 1 last rider has passed the pit exit it will be opened for a period of 30 seconds to release any rider waiting. The pit lane exit 2018 will welcome the introduction of Independent will remain closed until after the start of the race. Any rider Classification to the MOTUL FIM Superbike World delaying the progress of the warm up lap will be overtaken by Championship. A new addition to the series for 2018, Team’s the Safety Car. Any rider not able to leave the pit exit has a and Riders in the independent class will have a separate fight final option of starting the race from the pit exit. throughout the season. Eight permanent teams will be in 170 | the battle, along with any wild card and one event additions. • White Flag with diagonal red cross Points used will be the same as they scored in the race, and Drops of rain on this section of the track. This flag must be the top rider will be welcomed into the Parc Ferme area to waved at the flag marshal post. celebrate with their team. • White Flag with diagonal red cross + Yellow Flags and Lights and Red Striped Flag Marshals and other officials display flags or lights to provide Rain on this section of the track. These flags must be waved information and/or convey instructions to the riders. All flags together at the flag marshal post. are presented waved. • White Flag Waved at all the flag marshal posts • Green Flag This flag indicates that it is raining at some parts of the circuit. The track is clear. This flag must be waved at each flag Only the Race Direction can take the decision. marshal post for the first lap of each practice session and of the warm up, for the sighting lap and for the warm up • Blue Flag Waved at the flag marshal post lap. This flag must be shown waved at the flag marshal post This flag indicates to a rider that he is about to be overtaken. immediately after the incident that necessitated the use of During the practice sessions, the rider concerned must keep one or more yellow flags. This flag must be waved by the his line and slow down gradually to allow the faster rider to starter to signal the start of the warm up lap. This flag may be pass him. During the race, the rider concerned is about to waved at pit exit, in conjunction with the official signal of the be lapped. He must allow the rider(s) who are lapping him to green light, as an extra signal that pit lane exit is open. pass him at the earliest opportunity. Passing within a group of lapped riders is forbidden under the blue flag. Waved at • Yellow and Red Striped Flag a marshal post after the pit lane exit, this flag indicates to a The adhesion on this section of the track could be affected by rider exiting pit lane that riders are approaching on track. The any reason other than rain. This flag must be shown waved at rider exiting pit lane must do so safely and without disturbing the flag marshal post. riders on track.

| 171 172 | • Chequered Black/White Flag flag waved at the flag marshal post indicates that there is This (these) flag(s) will be waved at the finish line on track a danger ahead beside the track. Two yellow flags waved level to indicate the finish of race or practice session. together at the flag marshal post indicate that there is a hazard wholly or partly blocking the track. The riders must • Chequered Black/White Flag and Blue Flag slow down and be prepared to stop. Overtaking is forbidden The chequered black/white flag(s) will be waved together up until the point where the green flag is waved. with the blue flag at the finish line on track level when a Any Infringement of this rule during a practice session will rider(s) closely precedes the leader during the final lap before result in the cancellation of the time of the lap during which the finish line. the infraction occurred. In case of infringement of this rule during the race, the rider must go back the number of • Green Light positions decided by the Race Direction. During the final This light must be switched on at the pit lane exit to signal the inspection lap, this flag must be waved at the exact place start of each practice session and of the warm up, the start of where the flag marshal will be positioned during the practices, the sighting lap(s) and the start of the warm up lap. the warm ups and races.

• Flashing Blue Lights • Red Flag and Red Lights Will be switched on at the pit lane exit at all time during When the race or practice is being interrupted, the red flag practices and races. will be waved at each flag marshal post and the red lights around the track will be switched on. Riders must return slowly Flags Which Convey Information and to the pits. When the pit-lane exit is closed, the light will be Instructions: switched on and the red flag may be used in conjunction with the official red light signal. Riders are not allowed to exit the • Yellow Flag Waved at each row of the starting pit lane. The red flag will be shown motionless on the starting grid, grid at the end of the warm up lap. The red flag may also be This flag indicates that the start of the race is delayed. Waved at one row (or more) of the starting grid, this flag indicates that a rider on that row is having difficulties. A single yellow | 173 used to close the track. The red lights will be switched on at the start line for between 2 and 5 seconds to start each race.

• Black Flag This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is waved at each flag marshal post together with the rider’s number. The rider must stop at the pits at the end of the current lap. He cannot restart when this flag results from a penalty. Any Infringement of this rule may be penalised by the Race Direction. This flag can also be presented to a rider for a reason other than a penalty (ie. for checking or changing a transponder), in that case he can restart.

• Black Flag with orange disk This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is waved at each flag marshal post together with the rider’s number. This flag informs the rider that his motorcycle has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others, and that he must immediately leave the track.

174 | | 175 9 TOOLS

176 | | 177 CONVERSION SIZES POWER SUPPLY

Length

1 pouce 1 inch 2,54 cm Australia, 1 pied 1 foot 30,48 cm 1 verge 1 yard 0,9143 m Argentina 1 mile 1,6093 km 220v / 50Hz 1 mile marin 1 sea mile 1,8532

Area Europe 1 pouce carré 1 square inch 6,452 cm2 (except Great Britain) 1 pied carré 1 square foot 0,093 m2 1 verge cerrée 1 square yard 0,836 m2 220v / 50Hz 1 acre 0,0040 km2 Thailand 1 mile carré 1 square mile 2,590 km2 220v / 50Hz Volumes

1 pouce 1 cubic inch 16,39 cm3 1 pied cube 1 cubic foot 0,03 m3 United States 1 verge cube 1 cubic yard 0,76 m3 110v / 60Hz 1 gallon impérial UK 4,546 litres 1 gallon américain US 3,785 litres

Weight

1 once 1 ounce 28,35 gr 1 livre 1 pound (1 lb) 0,453 kg Great Britain, Qatar 1 tonne 1 ton 1,016 kg 1 cwt UK 50,8 kg US 45,36 kg 240v / 60Hz

Speed

1 mile à l´heure 1 mph 1,6 km/h

Temperature

Temp. Celsius: 5/9 (temp.Fahenheit - 32) 178 | WORLD TIME ZONE

WorldSBK 2018 Race Days Time zone on Race day Yamaha Finance Australian Round 24th - 25th February GMT + 11 hours MOTUL Thai Round 24th - 25th March GMT + 7 hours Pirelli Aragón Round 14th - 15th April GMT + 2 hours MOTUL Dutch Round 21st - 22nd April GMT + 2 hours Pata Italian Round 12th - 13th May GMT + 2 hours Prosecco Doc UK Round 26th - 27th May GMT + 1 hour Acerbis Czech Round 9th - 10th June GMT + 2 hours Geico US Round 23rd - 24th June GMT - 7 hours Pirelli Riviera de Rimini Round 7th - 8th July GMT + 2 hours Portuguese Round 15th - 16th September GMT + 1 hour French Round 29th - 30th September GMT + 2 hours MOTUL Argentinean Round 13th - 14th October GMT - 3 hours Qatar Round 26th - 27th October GMT + 3 hours

| 179 KEY PEOPLE

Benjamin Cobb Headquarters: Communication and Brand PR [email protected] REGISTERED OFFICE Dorna WSBK Organization S.r.l. Communications Viale Luca Gaurico 9-11, 00143 Rome - Italy Dorna Media Office - [email protected] HEADQUARTERS Media Dorna WSBK Organization S.r.l. [email protected] / [email protected] Via Sudafrica 7, 00144 Rome - Italy

www.WorldSBK.com SPANISH BRANCH www.dorna.com Dorna WSBK Organization S.r.l. Sucursal en España: Narcìs Monturiol, 2 08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona – Spain

180 | | 181 10 MANUFACTURERS

KAWASAKI ZX-10RR

184 | BIKE INFO Engine 998cc Power 210HP Gearbox 6 gears. 1=(39/15) 2=(31/14) 3=(35/18) 4=(31/18) 5=(31/20) 6=(32/23) Suspension Showa: - 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs. - Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed). Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Fully adjustable. Chassis Twnin Spar cast Aluminium. Brakes •Front: Dual semi-floating 330 mm Brembo discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston. •Rear: Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston. Fuel Allowance 17 Litres Dry Weight 206 Kilos | 185 DUCATI PANIGALE R

186 | BIKE INFO Engine Superquadro L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled. Power 150.8 kW (205 hp) @ 11,500 rpm. Gearbox 6 speed with DQS Ducati Quick Shift up/down. Suspension Front: Öhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Rear: Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminium single-sided swingarm with adjustable pivot. Chassis Monocoque Aluminium. Brakes Front: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50- 4piston callipers with cornering ABS as standard equipment; Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper with cornering ABS as standard equipment. Fuel Allowance 17 L Dry Weight 162kg (357lb)

| 187 HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE SP2

188 | BIKE INFO Engine 999cc Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC Inline-4. Power 189 hp @ 13,000 rpm Gearbox 6-speed manual with Quickshifter. Suspension Front: Öhlins NIX30 Smart-EC telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 43mm with preload, compression and rebound adjustments, 120mm stroke. Rear: Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged Öhlins TTX36 Smart-EC damper featuring preload and compression and rebound damping adjustment, 60mm stroke. Chassis Diamond; aluminium composite twin spar. Brakes Brembo Fuel Allowance 16 litres Wet Weight 196 kg

| 189 YAMAHA YZF - R1

190 | BIKE INFO Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves. Power 147.1 kW (200.0PS) @ 13,500 rpm Gearbox Constant Mesh, 6-speed. Suspension Front: Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm, 120mm travel; Rear: Swingarm, (link suspension), 120mm travel. Chassis Aluminium Deltabox. Brakes Front: Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 320 mm; Rear: Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm Fuel Allowance 17 litres Wet Weight 200 kg

| 191 APRILIA RSV4 - RF

192 | BIKE INFO Engine Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder. Power Maximum power at crankshaft - 201 HP (148 kW) at 13,000 rpm Gearbox 6-speed cassette type gearbox. 1st: 39/15 (2.600) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.700) 4th: 31/21 (1.476) 5th: 31/23 (1.348) 6th: 34/27 (1.259) Suspension Front Sachs fork 43 mm stanchions; [Öhlins NIX fork with TIN surface treatment]. Forged billet aluminium radial calliper mountings. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm Rear Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Brakes Front: Dual 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo M50 monobloc radial callipers with 4  30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose. Rear: 220 mm diameter disc; Brembo calliper with two  32 mm separate pistons. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose. Fuel Allowance Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-By-Wire engine management. Fuel tank 18.5 litres (4-litre reserve included). | 193 BMW S 1000 RR

194 | BIKE INFO Engine Water cooled in-line 4 cylinder. Power 199 @13.500 rpm. Exhaust silencer Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox - chain. Optional up and down quickshifter. Suspension Front: USD telescopic fork, fork tube diameter 46 mm, spring preload, compression and rebound stage adjustable, DDC optional. Travel: 120mm – rear: aluminium double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound stage, DDC optional – Travel: 120mm Chassis Aluminium composite bridge frame self-supporting engine. Forged wheels. Brakes Front: Twin disc brake floating, 320 mm, radial 4-piston fixed calipers. Rear: single disc brake, 220 mm, single piston floating caliper. Race ABS as standard, ABS Pro as option, DTC Dynamic Traction Control as standard Fuel Allowance 17.5l Dry Weight (DIN unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled) – 208Kg. 175kg. Fully fuelled 202kg.

| 195 MV AGUSTA 1000 F4

196 | BIKE INFO Engine Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve. Power Max. power - r.p.m. (at the crankshaft)** 158.0 kW (212 hp) at 13.600 r.p.m. 151,0 kW (205 hp)*** at 13.450 r.p.m. Gearbox Electronic quick shift MV EAS 2.0 (Electronically Assisted Shift Up & Down). Suspension Front: Type Öhlins USD front fork, NIX 30 type with TIN coating on inner tubes, left compression and right rebound manual adjustment, top out spring. Fork dia. 43 mm (1.69 in.) Fork travel 120 mm (4.72 in.). Rear: Type Öhlins progressive, TTX36 twin tube rear shock absorber with piggyback resevoir, compression and rebound adjusted. Chassis Type CrMo Steel tubular trellis Rear swing arm pivot plates material Aluminium alloy - Adjustable swingarm pivot height. Brakes Front brake Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and aluminium flange Brembo radial pump/level assembly Front brake caliper Brembo GP radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons Ø 30 mm (Ø 1.18 in.). Rear brake Single steel disc with Ø 210 mm (Ø 8.27 in.) dia. Rear brake caliper Nissin with 4 pistons - Ø 25.4 mm (Ø 1.00 in.). ABS System Bosch 9 Plus with Race Mode and RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation). Fuel Allowance 17 L Dry Weight 175 kg (385.80 lbs.) - 183 kg (403.45 lbs.)***

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