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“Happiness” at BMW but Miguel Oliveira unsatisfied after first WorldSBK podiums
Miguel Oliveira says there is “happiness” at BMW after his three podiums at the Portuguese WorldSBK.

Nicolo Bulega enjoys “special” Portuguese WorldSBK, Toprak Razgatlioglu record nears
Nicolo Bulega has hailed his Portuguese WorldSBK Sunday as “special” after securing yet another treble.

The “target” achieved by one Ducati rider at Portuguese WorldSBK
Iker Lecuona says he achieved his “real target” at the Portuguese WorldSBK.

Why WorldSBK wins “still far” from Iker Lecuona despite breakthrough podium
Iker Lecuona thinks he is “still far” from WorldSBK wins despite a maiden Ducati podium in Portugal.

WorldSBK wins “not realistic” for Miguel Oliveira despite Portugal podium
Miguel Oliveira thinks that winning is “not realistic” on Sunday at the Portuguese WorldSBK.

Nicolo Bulega wary of overconfidence as unbeaten WorldSBK run continues
Nicolo Bulega admits “no one is unbeatable” after his fourth WorldSBK win from four in 2026.

Bulega WorldSBK rival vows “this is the first step” after Superpole threat
Iker Lecuona says his front row qualifying at the Portuguese WorldSBK is “the first step” of his path to the front.

Tommy Bridewell “was hoping the TV wouldn’t catch” huge WorldSBK wobble
Tommy Bridewell says he was hoping his huge moment at the Portuguese WorldSBK would go unseen.

Ducati rider confident of Portimao WorldSBK podium chance despite injury
Sam Lowes thinks he has a shot at a podium at the Portuguese WorldSBK despite breaking his wrist in Australia.

Mystery issue strikes Miguel Oliveira at Portuguese WorldSBK
Miguel Oliveira says an issue on his second tyre in FP2 cost him positions at the Portuguese WorldSBK.

Nicolo Bulega searching for “another direction” at Portuguese WorldSBK
Nicolo Bulega says he wants to find “another direction” at the Portuguese WorldSBK after struggling on Friday.

Tommy Bridewell aiming to “thrive” on WorldSBK “tough challenge”
Tommy Bridewell says he has “no illusion” about the challenge awaiting him in WorldSBK.

Nicolo Bulega expects Portuguese WorldSBK “struggle” after Australia domination
Nicolo Bulega tries to dampen expectations ahead of the Portuguese WorldSBK.

Miguel Oliveira: BMW “not blindfolded” ahead of Portuguese WorldSBK
Miguel Oliveira is aiming at podium finishes in his second WorldSBK round with BMW.

Jonathan Rea reveals true extent of major WorldSBK injury
Jonathan Rea has revealed the true severity of his major WorldSBK injury during 2025.

Medical verdict given on three WorldSBK riders ahead of Portugal race
Three WorldSBK riders faced medical checks before this weekend’s Portuguese Round.

Ducati “reached the limit” of WorldSBK challenger ahead of 2026 update
Ducati says it had “reached the limit” of its previous WorldSBK machine before bringing an updated model in 2026.

Yamaha WorldSBK riders looking for Portimao rebound after “difficult” opener
Both factory Yamaha WorldSBK riders are chasing rebound weekends at the Portuguese Round this weekend.

Nicolo Bulega’s closest WorldSBK rival “not sure” of Portimao potential
Axel Bassani says he is “not sure” of what his potential is at the Portuguese WorldSBK round.

Jake Dixon to attend Portuguese WorldSBK after “positive” injury check
Jake Dixon is set to head to Portimao for the second WorldSBK round of 2026 this weekend.

Jonathan Rea “optimistic” about “very ambitious” Honda WorldSBK project
Jonathan Rea previews his first race of the 2026 WorldSBK season with Honda.

Pirelli brings new addition to Portuguese WorldSBK round
Pirelli will bring a new development tyre to the Portuguese WorldSBK round this weekend.

Bimota development costs one rider “some speed” at extra Portimao WorldSBK test
Bimota stayed on for a third day of WorldSBK testing last week, but Axel Bassani wasn’t satisfied with his lap time.

Portimao WorldSBK test exposes “problems” for one Yamaha rider
Andrea Locatelli said he encountered “problems” after a crash at the Portimao WorldSBK test.