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