Miller: Giving Up on Yamaha V4 Is Not an Option After Jerez Test

Jack Miller declared giving up on Yamaha’s V4 project is not an option after the Jerez test, saying every area of the bike needs work but insisting the machine is only six to eight months old and that the team is still gathering data to understand its strengths and weaknesses. His stance stands in stark contrast to Quartararo, who admitted he no longer wants to give his all on the V4.

Sam Lowes recovers from 14th to sixth in Balaton Park finale 

Sam Lowes delivered a standout recovery ride to finish sixth in the final race at Balaton Park. The British rider started 14th on the grid but carved through the field with a series of clinical overtakes. Lowes passed Tarran Mackenzie and Alberto Surra late in the race to secure vital points. This result caps off a resilient weekend for the Marc VDS squad. 

Yari Montella claims second podium of the weekend in Race Two 

Yari Montella returned to the podium in Race Two after capitalising on early race drama. The Barni Spark rider moved into third place on the opening lap when Lorenzo Baldassarri forced Alvaro Bautista wide at turn 15. Montella maintained a steady gap to the leaders to secure his second trophy of the weekend. This result marks a significant boost for the Independent rider. 

Iker Lecuona secures ninth consecutive second place finish in Hungary 

Iker Lecuona secured his ninth consecutive second place finish in a lonely Race Two at Balaton Park. The Spaniard tracked teammate Nicolo Bulega for the entire distance but could not find a way to bridge the gap. Lecuona remained within one second for ten laps before the leader pulled away. His consistent podium run keeps him second in the overall standings.

Nicolo Bulega completes historic Balaton Park sweep with Race Two victory 

Nicolo Bulega completed a perfect weekend at Balaton Park by winning Race Two in dominant style. The Italian led every lap to secure his 16th consecutive victory across two seasons. This result confirms the best start to a WorldSBK campaign in history with 12 straight wins. Bulega finished two seconds clear of the field to extend his massive championship lead. 

TAS Racing completes competitive Yamaha debut at Oulton Park opener

TAS Racing returned to Yamaha machinery for the 2026 season opener at Oulton Park. Rory Skinner led the team with an eighth place finish after a progressive weekend. Teammate Danny Kent recovered from a difficult qualifying to secure 14th in the opening race. The team is still finding the limit of the R1 after two years using different manufacturers. Progress remains the priority.

Storm Stacey secures career best fourth in Oulton Park opener

Storm Stacey produced a career best performance to finish fourth in the opening race of 2026. The Bathams AJN Racing rider stayed with the lead group for the entire distance. Stacey narrowly missed out on a podium after a fierce battle with Bradley Ray and Leon Haslam. This result proves the young rider is now a genuine contender for the top positions.

Former champion Scott Redding claims fifth in Oulton Park opener

Scott Redding delivered a solid performance on his debut for the Hager PBM Racing Team. The former champion finished fifth after a late overtake on Max Cook. Redding showed consistent pace on the Ducati Panigale throughout the weekend. He admitted to feeling the physical demands of the narrow track but remains optimistic. This top five finish provides a strong foundation.

Leon Haslam grabs second place after epic Oulton Park podium duel

Leon Haslam proved his veteran class by clinching second place in a thrilling season opener. The Moto Rapido Ducati rider fought off Bradley Ray in a race long duel that saw multiple overtakes. Haslam grabbed the lead early but eventually settled for a strong podium finish. His result confirms the Italian machinery is the bike to beat at the Cheshire circuit.

Kyle Ryde claims dominant victory in 2026 BSB season opener at Oulton

Kyle Ryde launched his title defence with a clinical victory in the opening race at Oulton Park. The Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati rider recovered from a slow start to lead by lap four. Ryde eventually crossed the finish line over five seconds clear of the chasing pack. This win marks a perfect start for the reigning champion and his new Ducati team.