Crash World Supersport

CRASH World Sperbike News

1. “I still can’t believe it” - Tarran Mackenzie wins first WorldSSP race

   Tarran Mackenzie claimed his first WorldSSP win of the season after a tyre gamble saw him remain on slicks when rain fell.

2. Manzi: “Ducati teams wanted me to be disqualified, mistakes happen in racing”

   Stefano Manzi has hit back at Ducati after claiming all of their WorldSSP teams complained to Race Direction after his Race 1 victory in Imola.

3. McPhee didn’t know intermediate tyres ‘was such a thing’, started to ‘panic’

   Despite feeling underprepared and as though more time on a WorldSSP bike was needed before challenging for podiums, John McPhee achieved just that in his first-ever Supersport race.

4. McPhee claims WorldSSP podium in debut, Rea ‘yipping it up in the garage’

   A stunning first race in WorldSSP for John McPhee ended with the Kawasaki rider taking his first podium in the series, whilst getting a new fan in the form of six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea.

5. Honda at risk of losing WorldSSP points after failing to present engine in time

   Due to logistical and customs issues, Honda could be at risk of losing any WorldSSP points scored at both Phillip Island and Mandalika after failing to present its engine and other parts before the deadline.