Xavi Vierge rounded off Friday inside the top 10 as Pata Maxus Yamaha opened the final round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Jerez – a day that also marked Andrea Locatelli’s 30th birthday. The Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto once again plays host to the season finale, bringing the curtain down on the 2026 campaign beneath clear Andalusian skies and temperatures far warmer than one would expect at this time of year. Vierge made a solid start to his home round,

After a challenging Saturday, Xavi Vierge and his crew found some useful improvements to round off the weekend on a stronger note in the penultimate round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito Estoril. Race day dawned under cloud and mist, though that did nothing to deter the thousands of Portuguese fans. Despite a cooler, breezier morning, the skies gradually began to clear as the day went on. Building on the lessons of Saturday, Vierge and his crew us

It was a demanding Saturday for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Estoril, with Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli facing a tough Race 1 in Round 11 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship – but the team turns its attention to Sunday’s two races determined to bounce back. In front of another enthusiastic Portuguese crowd, Saturday at Estoril served up plenty of close battles through the field – particularly in the fight for the top 10. After his strong Friday morning, Vierge qualified

Xavi Vierge gave Pata Maxus Yamaha an encouraging start to the penultimate round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, setting the fifth-fastest time in Friday morning’s opening practice at Circuito Estoril, Portugal. Sunny skies, light winds and pleasant temperatures greeted the paddock for the opening day at Estoril, with plenty of fans already trackside. As was the case at Portimão, the passionate Portuguese supporters turned out in force to get the weekend under w

On the hottest day of the weekend, Andrea Locatelli demonstrated tenacity and consistency to secure P10 in both the Superpole Race and Race 2, roared on by his home fans at the Cremona Circuit in Round 10 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship. The Italian round drew to a close on Sunday under summer-like heat, with packed grandstands turning out to witness the day's two races at the Cremona Circuit. The #55 and his crew made steady improvements across the weekend, help

Andrea Locatelli delivered a strong performance on home ground this Saturday, fighting back from P15 on the grid to P7, at the Cremona Circuit in Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship. Saturday morning began cooler than the previous day, but as the hours passed the heat gradually took hold at the Cremona Circuit - with fans enjoying the atmosphere and passionate support ringing around the circuit. Our home rider started today’s FP3 by taking a step forward in pace

A sunny opening day at the Cremona Circuit saw Pata Maxus Yamaha riders Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli get down to work in Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship. Although the day began under cloudy skies at the Cremona Circuit, the weather gradually improved to bring sunshine and rising, still summer-like temperatures as the sessions went on. In the morning, Vierge did a strong job focusing on race pace, gathering valuable information for the rest of the weekend

Andrea Locatelli takes centre stage on home ground as Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship arrive at the Cremona Circuit for Round 10, from 25-27 September. Racing just 100km from his hometown in the province of Bergamo, "Loka" can count on the passionate support of an Italian crowd for one of the most special weekends of his season. He also arrives with fresh mileage at the venue, having tested here two weeks ago – and although the weather limited

Pata Maxus Yamaha's Xavi Vierge delivered two strong rides today at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, taking P8 in Race 2 and P9 in the Superpole Race in the French Round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship. The team now travels straight to Cremona in Italy for an important development test. The #97 continued to progress across Sunday's two races. In the morning's 10-lap Superpole Race, Vierge battled within the same group as team-mate Andrea Locatelli to cross th

In Saturday’s Race 1, interrupted by a red flag, both Pata Maxus Yamaha riders fought hard for points at the FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours. After Friday's heat, milder conditions greeted the paddock as the day began with Superpole at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours. Xavi Vierge looked to carry over the good feeling and pace from yesterday and qualified P8, Team-mate Andrea Locatelli found an improved feeling compared to the previou

Xavi Vierge and Pata Maxus Yamaha enjoyed an encouraging start to Round 9 of the FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours, setting the fourth fastest time on Friday. Action resumed after the summer break with soaring temperatures greeting the paddock as the French round got underway. The Pata Maxus Yamaha riders took to the track in Free Practice 1 to kickstart the final four rounds of the 2026 season. After a strong end to the Donington Park r

After summer break away from racing, Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship head to the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours for Round 9 of the season, from 4-6 September. It's a circuit well known for a passionate local crowd and exciting race action, but also for its sometimes unpredictable weather. Andrea Locatelli arrives in France full of motivation, having made the most of the break to “switch off” and focus on his training. Magny-Cours is a circuit

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli faced a challenging Sunday – but with many positives - to bring Round 8 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship to a close under a sunny and packed Donington Park. The team's home round delivered everything that makes Donington Park special – a packed circuit, incredible fan support and an atmosphere that underlined why this is one of the most beloved rounds on the WorldSBK calendar. Partners and guests joined the team

Pata Maxus Yamaha's Xavi Vierge secured a fine P5 on the grid after an excellent Superpole lap, before finishing tenth in the FIM Superbike World Championship Race 1 at the team's home round at Donington Park, as conditions cooled a little on Saturday. Saturday got underway with a much fresher FP3 compared to the scorching temperatures of Friday. In Superpole, Vierge delivered an impressive lap to line up fifth on the grid, recovering confidence ahead of the afternoon's race.

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli opened Round 8 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship under unusually hot and sunny skies at Donington Park. One of the most popular rounds on the WorldSBK calendar – famous for the passion of its British fans at the same venue where the series began in 1988 – got underway this morning with the heat very much the talking point. Pata Maxus Yamaha, working alongside Yamaha Motor Europe's engineers, focused on refining th

Pata Maxus Yamaha will have extra motivation on home soil as the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship head towards Round 8 in the United Kingdom at Donington Park from 10-12 July, the series reaching its final stop before the summer break. Andrea Locatelli heads to Donington fresh from competing in the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hours with Yamaha, where the Italian finished second with the Yamaha Factory Racing Team. Last year, "Loka" was agonisingly close to the podium in bot

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli fought hard to enjoy and make the most of Sunday’s two races in Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship in front of his home crowd at Misano World Circuit in Italy. In both the Superpole Race and Race 2 this afternoon, “Loka” made excellent starts to run inside the top five on the opening laps – really fighting for position before settling into race pace. This early aggression helped him in the hot conditions to finish eighth

Andrea Locatelli enjoyed a strong Saturday performance “at home” in front of his enthusiastic fan club with a seventh-place finish in Race 1 at Misano World Circuit, for Round 7 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Italy today. Qualifying on the third row in P8, the #55 Italian Pata Maxus Yamaha rider made a clean getaway and, after some dicing with other riders in the first couple of laps, rode a metronomic pace in seventh place from Lap 6 onwards. The hottest race of

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli began work in earnest for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit in Italy today, welcomed by sunny, summer weather on the Adriatic Coast. One of the busiest rounds of the season awaits, as Italian fans flock to Misano for WorldSBK this weekend – with track action underway during Free Practice 1 and 2 on Friday. Pata Maxus Yamaha, alongside Yamaha Motor Europe’s engineers, started with a

It’s Andrea Locatelli’s turn to enjoy a home race weekend as Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship travel to Misano World Circuit this weekend, from 12-14 July. A podium in the short 10-Lap Superpole Race last year was a highlight for the team’s Italian rider, at a venue where many of his fans from Bergamo make the journey to support “Loka” and the team. Sharing the pit box this year is teammate Xavi Vierge, and following a two-day performance test l