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