Get ready for some high-octane action as the world of Superbike racing heats up in Jerez! The 2026 season is just around the corner, and the Jerez Test Day 1 is your front-row ticket to all the thrilling track action, minute by minute.
After a brief hiatus since the 2025 season wrapped up, the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship riders are back on the track in southern Spain. This time, they’re fine-tuning their 2026 setups, and the excitement is palpable. Unlike the previous test in October, which was marred by wet weather, this event promises dry conditions, allowing riders to truly push their limits. But here's where it gets controversial: will the absence of rain reveal a new frontrunner, or will the favorites dominate once again?
This test is a golden opportunity for newcomers like Miguel Oliveira and Danilo Petrucci of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, as well as Somkiat Chantra and Jake Dixon from Honda HRC, to measure their speed against seasoned competitors. The event kicks off on November 26th and 27th, running from 10:00 to 18:00 (UTC +1). For a sneak peek at who’s participating, check out the official preview here: Jerez Test Preview.
Live from the Circuit: Don’t miss a second of the action! Follow the live timing updates here: Live Timing.
Here’s a play-by-play of the morning’s highlights:
- 11:02: Bimota test rider Xavi Fores steals the show early, clocking an impressive 1’42.918s on his third lap to top the timesheet.
- 11:00: Honda HRC’s newest stars, Somkiat Chantra and Jake Dixon, hit the track together for their inaugural laps on the CBR 1000 RR-R. Will they live up to the hype? Only time will tell.
- 10:54: Ana Carrasco (Honda Racing World Supersport) and Ricardo Rossi (Renzi Corse) join the fray, adding to the growing list of WorldSSP riders on track.
- 10:33: Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) sets the pace for WorldSSP, posting a quick lap of 1’46.342s.
- 10:21: With temperatures hovering around a chilly 10 degrees, Michael van der Mark remains the sole WorldSBK rider to have completed laps so far. Will the cold conditions affect performance? And this is the part most people miss: how much does weather truly impact a rider’s ability to test new setups?
- 10:00: The green light flashes, and Michael van der Mark kicks things off for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Test Team, though he quickly returns to the garage after his initial run.
As the day unfolds, keep an eye on the live updates and join the conversation. What do you think will be the biggest surprise of this test? Will the new riders shake up the leaderboard, or will experience prevail? Let us know in the comments below!
