ContiMotion EVO: Continental Unveils New Sport Touring Tire

John Ulrich

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October 27, 2026

ContiMotion EVO: Continental Unveils New Sport Touring Tire as the Successor to the ContiMotion

8cbf4e52 95dc 7062 1c3f f14ff56451e6 Conti AA — The new ContiMotion EVO – the successor to the popular ContiMotion in the sport touring segment.

Continental is thrilled to introduce the ContiMotion EVO, the successor to its popular ContiMotion sport touring motorcycle tire. Designed for everyday riding, weekend trips and longer tours, the new tire combines responsive handling, dependable wet and dry grip, and long tread life.

“With the ContiMotion EVO, we’re offering a versatile sport touring tire,” said Christoph Ettenhuber, Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tires at Continental. “It combines intuitive handling with reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions – all while delivering impressive mileage for everyday use.”

Significant Improvement over the ContiMotion

Compared to its predecessor, the ContiMotion EVO offers several technical improvements. New carcass materials provide additional stability and consistency, resulting in enhanced handling and more agile riding dynamics. This is complemented by updated compounds to improve wet and dry performance.

Convincing key product benefits

The ContiMotion EVO stands out thanks to key features:

Intuitive handling and great agility for a fun riding experience.

Continental’s EasyHandling technology and an optimized tire construction deliver predictable steering response.

Strong confidence through reliable grip in both dry and wet conditions – thanks to an optimized hybrid silica tread compound.

High mileage and long-lasting performance thanks to its advanced compound and dedicated pattern.

High-speed stability, enabled by the ZeroDegree steel-belt construction and new carcass materials.

Continental MultiGrip technology for a homogeneous gradation of grip levels with a single compound.

“The ContiMotion EVO has been upgraded in key areas without losing the fundamental renowned qualities of its predecessor,” explained Christoph Ettenhuber. “Riders benefit from a tire that is noticeably more agile.”

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MultiGrip technology balances cornering grip and tread life

A smooth transition from the center of the tread to the shoulder is central to Continental’s MultiGrip technology. Part of Continental’s broader motorcycle tire technology portfolio, MultiGrip provides a continuous progression of grip characteristics across a single tread compound, without noticeable transitions between different compounds as the motorcycle leans into a turn.

Temperature-controlled curing creates a wear-resistant center that supports mileage and more flexible shoulders that provide cornering grip. For sport touring riders, this approach balances long tread life on everyday routes with grip and a consistent feel on winding roads.

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Positioning in the sport touring segment

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The ContiMotion EVO is designed for both sporty weekend riders as well as touring enthusiasts. Motorcycles that can be equipped with the ContiMotion EVO include, among others, the BMW R12 nineT, the Triumph Daytona 660, the Ducati Supersport 950, the Honda CB 650R, the Suzuki GSX-8TT and the Yamaha MT-09.

“The ContiMotion EVO is compatible with a wide range of popular naked bikes, roadsters and modern classics,” said Christoph Ettenhuber, Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tires at Continental.

Sizes and published launch timing

Continental announced the following launch schedule. (These dates do not establish U.S. dealer availability.)

Continental states that ContiMotion EVO and ContiMotion tires can be combined. Confirm the correct fitment for the motorcycle before installation.

ABOUT CONTINENTAL

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer and smarter. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental’s tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Where To Ride In November and December 2026

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 27, 2026

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Where To Ride In November and December 2026

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during November and December 2026.

This list includes many opportunities to ride at races, schools, and track days during the months of October and November in North America.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by emailing to [email protected] or to [email protected].

Before heading to an event, contact the organization or track and confirm that it’s going to be held as publicized.

11/1 Superbike-Coach Corp. (School), TRACK DAY & Track Academy Class, Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA

11/7 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Races & Track Days, Sandy Hook Spdway, Street, MD, Race

11/7 Compact octane Track Days, Streets of Willow Course, Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA

11/7-8 FIM MotoMini USA East / SFLMiniGP Championship, Bushnell Motorsports Park, Bushnell, FL (Round 8)

11/7-8 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Firedbird Motorsports Park West, Chandler, AZ

11/7-8 Precision Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

11/8 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

11/10 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA – Semi Private Supermoto School

11/12-13 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV (All Levels)

11/13-15 Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA (CW)

11/14 Southeast Mini Moto Track Days, Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

11/14-15 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV (All Levels)

11/14-15 Let’s Ride Track Days & Schools, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

11/15 Superbike-Coach Corp. (School), Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

11/15 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

11/15 XCEL Trackdays Track days, Firebird Motorsports Park, , Chandler, AZ, East Track

11/17-18 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Inde Motorsports Ranch (ChampGrad), Willcox, AZ

11/20 2Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

11/21 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

11/21-22 California Superbike School, Podium Club, AZ (All Levels)

11/21-22 Precision Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

11/22 ED Bargy Motorcycle Racing School, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

11/22 Superbike-Coach Corp. (School), Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

11/28-29 N2 Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

11/28-29 RideSmart Motorcycle School, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

11/28-29 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

11/28-29 Trackdaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Rcwy Park, Buttonwillow, CA (TurkeyDaz)

11/28-29 TrackXperience Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

11/29 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

12/5-6 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

12/6 Superbike-Coach Corp. (School), Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

12/6 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

12/6 XCEL Trackdays Track days, Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ, West Track

12/11-13 Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA (CCW)

12/13 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

12/14 2Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

12/19 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

12/27 Socal Supermoto School, Apex Motorsports Park, Perris, CA

ASRA Announces 2026 Midwest Region Awards Banquet

John Ulrich

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October 27, 2026

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ASRA Announces 2026 Midwest Region Awards Banquet

Thanks for an incredible 2026: Midwest Banquet is set

What a year.

To every racer, crew member, volunteer, track partner, and fan who made the 2026 ASRA season happen — thank you. From the early rounds to the high banks at Daytona, you showed up, raced hard, and kept the paddock fun. The season ended the way it should: With titles decided, new stories created, and a lot of tired but happy people heading home.

Now it’s time to celebrate.

ASRA Midwest Region Awards Banquet

Saturday, December 12, 2026 • 5:30 p.m.

Lake Lawn Resort

2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan, WI 53115

We’ll honor the champions, recognize the top Amateur and Expert points finishers, eat good food, and tell a few paddock stories (some of which may be only slightly exaggerated). Come for the awards. Stay because it’s December in Wisconsin and the resort has heat.

Tickets are $25 — available now at asraracing.com.

Special room rates are available at the resort — just mention ASRA when you book.

Get Your Tickets

Questions? Email [email protected].

Looking ahead:

The 2027 ASRA/BRL National Championship calendar is live, and endurance details are on the way. We’re taking the energy from this season and putting it straight into the new championship.

Thank you again for being part of it. See you in December.

The ASRA Team

2027 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Schedule Announced

John Ulrich

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October 26, 2026

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2027 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Schedule Announced

The 21st season of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup will start with the traditional opening round in Jerez at the beginning of May as part of the Spanish Grand Prix. A total of 7 Grand Prix featuring 14 Cup races will see the series conclude at Misano in September.

The pre-season test is ahead of the first race and also takes place at Jerez. As usual, the Selection Event will be held after the final round on a date yet to be fixed.

Provisional Calendar 2027

Test, Jerez, Spain – 19th – 21st of April

Round 1, Jerez, Spain – 7th – 9th of May

Round 2, Le Mans, France – 14th – 16th of May

Round 3, Mugello, Italy – 28th – 30th of May

Round 4, Assen, Netherlands – 25th – 27th of June

Round 5, Sachsenring, Germany – 9th – 11th of July

Round 6, Spielberg, Austria – 27th – 29th of August

Round 7, Misano, Italy – 10th – 12th of September

Red Bull Rookies Cup Selected 8 new riders for 2027: Mathias Tamburini, Johann Dubois, Alex Longarela, Alessio Arnold, Jimmy Primaut, Lorenzo Pritelli, Alvaro Lucas and Victor Cubeles. No Americans made the cut. Photo courtesy Red Bull Rookies Cup.

American Kristian Daniel Jr. on the podium after finishing second in Red Bull Rookies Cup Race 2 at Misano, 2026. Photo courtesy Red Bull.

Martin and Genereux Inducted Into Canadian Hall Of Fame

John Ulrich

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October 26, 2026

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Martin and Genereux Inducted Into Canadian Hall Of Fame

Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame 19th Reunion and Induction Ceremony

Canadian Road Race Stars Francis Martin and Robert Genereux Join Canadian Hall

The 19th annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion took place in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Saturday, October 24, primarily sponsored by Honda Canada. Two-time Canadian National Superbike Champion Francis Martin was inducted, as well as Robert Genereux, the first star at the just opened Nelson International Raceway (now Shannonville Motorsport Park) in the late 1970s.

Martin was joined on stage for his interview by Michel Mercier (Hall of Fame, Class of 2008), the former owner of the Shannonville-based FAST Riding School, the institution that launched Martin into road racing in the mid 1990s. Also on hand were former Martin tuners Scott Miller, Patrice Goyette and David Oakley.

2026 Canadian Motorcycle hall of Fame Trois Rivieres Inductess and proxies by CF Oct 24 — Inductees and their representatives at the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame19th annual Induction Banquet and Reunion in Trois Rivieres, Quebec; two-time Canadian National Superbike Champion Francis Martin (Kawasaki, Suzuki) is seen at top right. Photo by Colin Fraser.

Martin’s big break came when two-time CSBK National Superbike Champ Don Munroe (class of 2008) made a surprise decision to retire from his lead role in the factory Canadian Kawasaki Motors squad, and Martin was poached from a development role at Honda, Martin immediately winning his first number one plate on the dominant ZX-7R Ninja in 1999.

(Don Munroe’s father, former racer and Atlantic Motorsport Park venue co-founder David Munroe, was also inducted in Trois Rivieres. The Senior Munroe was unable to attend the Gala event, held across from the famous fairground that hosts a half mile oval used for ice racing and flat track as well as the first street auto road race course built in Canada.)

Fan favorite Martin was injured during a Mosport test and lost the Kawasaki ride, joining the revamped Fast Company Suzuki squad run by Miller in 2011. That combination won the Open Sport Bike title in 2002, Martin partnered by winningest-ever Canadian Superbike racer Jordan Szoke (Hall of Fame, class of 2023). After a one-year return to Kawasaki, Martin joined the new Diablo Suzuki program in 2005 as teammate to Steve Crevier (Class of 2019), earning his second number one plate in the premier Superbike division.

Martin would later race for the Blackfoot-Pascal Picotte Suzuki program, and the Couturier BMW equipe, before retiring from regular National action in 2013. Martin next started a shop, MPG, with Goyette, and now works at Importations Thibault, one of the sponsors of the Bridgestone CSBK National series. Martin still occasionally competes, including an appearance at Shannonville a month ago on a historic GSX-R1000 entered by Miller.

Former American National road racer for Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, and Ducati, Picotte (Hall of Fame, Class of 2014) was on hand to interview Inductee Dominic Beaulac, a racer Picotte’s Yamaha and KTM shop have supported for years, including when Beaulac won the Lima AMA National in 2006. Beaulac’s son Jordan is now a front runner in flat track.

One largely unknown Canadian from “back in the day” got some attention at Trois Rivieres, with Robert Genereux inducted after success as a youngster in motocross and an impressive but short career road racing. Genereux’s family owned a Yamaha and Honda dealership, St-Cesaire Motorsports, his father purchased a MT125 Grand Prix bike (on display at the awards in unrestored, perfect condition) for a switch to pavement competition at nearby Sanair International Raceway in 1977.

Soon Genereux was dominating and moved up to Expert, competing in an era of rival sanction groups beyond the FIM-recognized CMA. At the end of 1978, he was awarded the National number one plate, even though no Nationals had been staged – a controversy at the time. Genereux received support from promoters the Eastveld brothers and their Warlie Racing sanction group and was the racer to beat in two-Stroke G.P. class competition at the newly opened Shannonville Motorsport Park, not far west in Ontario.

In the winter of 1978-1979 he raced the 125 in Cuba, then headed to Daytona with a FIM entry in the International 250cc G.P. race, only to be black-flagged from the track for the fact that he was underage by AMA rules! Some benefit did come from the Florida trip, since he purchased an ex-Randy Mamola C&J framed Yamaha 250 at D.I.S. for $5,000, replacing his production TZ. He dominated in Canada on the new bike; at the AMA National at Loudon in June of 1979, Genereux ran up front with Freddie Spencer (Kanemoto-Yamaha) and Mike Baldwin (Kawasaki) in 250 G.P., only to crash out. Shortly after that Genereux, still a teen-ager and also a Pro level hockey player, opted to quit racing to work at the shop and help on the family farm.

Genereux’s daughter Joanie eventually married former Honda factory racer Kevin Lacombe, a protégé of Picotte’s, with Lacombe (now a M/X Tech) likely to join the Hall of Fame the next time the event occurs in the Province of Quebec.

Also receiving honors during the event was Daniel “Chico” Chicoine who earned the Ambassador Award. “Chico,” a childhood friend of Duhamel manager Alan Labrosse (Hall of Fame, Class of 2012) is a former racer and industry insider in Quebec, and was a Director of Sales at Honda, also serving with various aftermarket distributors, as well as working as an announcer at circuit events.

The Bar and Hedy Hodgson Award, named after the Hall’s co-founders, went to Costa Mouzouris, a Montreal-based builder, racer, journalist, instructor, race staffer, and frequent competitor, especially on Twins class machines. Mouzouris’ exploits on a Buell XB9R were a feature on the now-defunct CMG online web site, and Costa was a good friend of CMG founder, the late Rob Harris.

Mouzouris was also a great supporter of the gone-but-not-forgotten “Mad Bastards” small displacement Scooter Rally. He talked many people into competing, and often raced with his own, small displacement mopeds!

Ryo Mizuno Wins Japanese Superbike Title With Ducati (Updated)

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 26, 2026

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Ryo Mizuno Wins Japanese Superbike Title With Ducati (Updated)

CONGRATULATIONS from Ducati Corse to Ryo Mizuno and SDG Ducati Team KAGAYAMA for their fantastic achievement in winning the 2026 JSB1000 title of the All Japan Road Race Championship!

In the final round at Suzuka, Ryo clinched the title with his factory-spec Panigale V4 R, marking another amazing achievement for Ducati and for Japanese motorcycle racing – the first ever JSB1000 championship victory for Ducati and the first premier class title won by a non-Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in Japan.

862870754 2327163348681879 452045521906951954 n.png — Ryo Mizuno (88) at Suzuka. Photos courtesy Ducati Corse.

And it’s yet another title on the board for Ducati’s all-conquering Panigale V4 R machine in an ultra-successful 2026 racing season following its triumph in World Superbike with Nicolò Bulega, in BSB (UK) with Kyle Ryde, in EuroMoto SBK (Germany) with Lukas Tulovic, in ARRC (Asia) with Hafizh Syahrin and in ASBK (Australia) with Harry Voight.

May the #ForzaDucati be with you!

More, from the Japanese Superbike finale at Suzuka:

261025 t1504 Z1T7909 — American Kensei Matsudaira had a tough weekend at Suzuka, finishing 18th in ST600 aboard a TN45 Honda CBR600RR. Photo by Kohei Hirota.

261025 t1410 DSC7209(1) — Ryo Mizuno (88) leads Takagi Takumi (30) and Katsuyuki Nakasuga (1) in JSB1000 Superbike at Suzuka Circuit. Photo by Kohei Hirota.

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261025 t0927 DSC5279 — American Kensei Matsudaira (54) on track at Suzuka. Kohei Hirota photo.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Philip Island 2026

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 25, 2026

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Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Philip Island 2026

By Mat Oxley:

Welcome to the race that wasn’t. It seems Philip Island knew that MotoGP was done with her, and the lady decided that those bastards didn’t deserve her anyway. Through the power of being wetter and windier than ever before, she forced the riders to return back to their trailers and sit this one out. And so it ends, “not with a bang but a wimper”.

Or did it? Because while the main event was canceled, the true spectacle took place on every day preceding the race. From amazing qualifying times to that memorable sprint on Saturday, when Marquez and Martin finally went head to head as leaders of the pack. This was it, folks: a last grand hurrah through all those memorable and always tricky corners, until only one contender was left standing.

Unorthodox, unassuming, unpredictable and ultimately deceivingly decisive. Could there have been any greater goodbye to good ol’ Philip Island?

So here we are. Marquez is in the lead, Martin is injured and the title is now Marc’s to lose. But the biggest battle perhaps remains to come, and this time it won’t pit rider against rider. No, this time we might be headed for a showdown where all those maniacs and daredevils will have to team up against a greater threat: the unfair demands of show business.

A few weeks ago, Marc Marquez didn’t want to risk another injury in a promotional go kart event. Seems reasonable, but the Powers That Be disagreed. Now there is a new rule on the books, prescribing penalties to any rider not showing up to a booked promotional event. And those penalties aren’t just monetary, but go all the way up to track penalties.

Race results determined by a rider not showing up to sign autographs? Absolute bloody madness! But don’t take it from me…take it from your ever-charming hosts Mat and Peter.

So, lots of things to discuss and some very fun surprises to boot! Fancy a listen?

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE!

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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!

Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

Danilo Lewis Extends 2026 Season in Brazil with Honda CB Racing

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 25, 2026

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Danilo Lewis Extends 2026 Season in Brazil with Honda CB Racing

MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Racer Danilo Lewis Returns to Brazil with Honda Repsol CB Racing. Two-time Brazilian champion and 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup champion will compete in the November 6–8 MOTO1000GP round in Cascavel.

MotoAmerica Superbike Cup racer Danilo Lewis will return to Brazil to compete with Honda Repsol CB Racing / César Barros Racing Team in the GP1000 class of MOTO1000GP, November 6–8 at Autódromo Internacional Zilmar Beux in Cascavel, Paraná.

Lewis will step in for an injured rider aboard a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, extending his 2026 season after closing the MotoAmerica championship with consecutive Superbike Cup victories at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Those wins capped a strong finish to the year and helped Lewis secure third in the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup standings with 254 points.

“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to go back to Brazil and keep racing,” Lewis said. “We ended the MotoAmerica season with two wins and a lot of momentum, so being able to continue racing this year is really special. I’m grateful to César and the entire team for trusting me to step in, and I’m looking forward to being back on track in Brazil.”

Returning to Brazilian National Competition

Lewis built the early part of his career in Brazil, where he became a two-time Brazilian national road racing champion in the premier 1000cc category before moving his racing career to the United States.

He later added another major title in 2022, winning the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Championship with four victories and 14 podium finishes.

Lewis now returns to Brazilian national competition with several additional years of MotoAmerica experience, including racing within the full Superbike field against some of the top riders and teams in American road racing.

At Cascavel, he will compete in GP1000 by Motul, the premier class of the MOTO1000GP Brazilian National Road Racing Championship, aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

Race Weekend

Event: MOTO1000GP Round 7

Dates: November 6–8, 2026

Track: Autódromo Internacional Zilmar Beux

Location: Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil

Class: GP1000 by Motul

Team: Honda Repsol CB Racing / César Barros Racing Team

Motorcycle: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

Race: Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. Brazil time

How to Watch

Fans in Brazil and internationally can follow Lewis in the GP1000 race on Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. Brazil time.

MOTO1000GP races are streamed live through the official MOTO1000GP YouTube channel, giving international viewers a free way to follow the event.

Coverage is also available through BandSports, New Brasil, Racer Network Brasil, and selected TV Gazeta and Gazeta Esportiva platforms.

Thank You to the Partners Who Made It Possible.

Lewis thanks All Transmission, Onex USA, MotoHub Miami and Sampaio Na Estrada for their support in helping make the opportunity possible.

He also extends his appreciation to César Barros and the Honda Repsol CB Racing team for the opportunity to join the program in Cascavel.

About Danilo Lewis:

Danilo Lewis is a Brazilian professional motorcycle racer competing in the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup. He is a two-time Brazilian national road racing champion and the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion, 2024 Superbike Cup Runner up and 2026 Superbike Cup 3rd place finisher.

Lewis finished third in the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup standings after earning consecutive victories at the season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

MotoGP Grand Prix Race at Phillip Island Cancelled

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 24, 2026

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MotoGP Grand Prix Race at Phillip Island Cancelled

Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter’s ability to fly, the MotoGP Grand Prix, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, have unfortunately been cancelled.

Due to limited visibility affecting the operation of the medical helicopter at the Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia, the MotoGP Grand Prix race, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, has been cancelled.

As a farewell to Phillip Island, the MotoGP riders will do a parade lap behind the safety car and stop on the main straight to greet the fans. The pit lane will open for the farewell lap at 15:45 local time

More, from another press release issued by MotoGP:

Farewell Phillip Island, from MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. Poor visibility forced the cancellation of the sport’s final roar on the Island. MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta signs off from the iconic venue with a thank you to fans.

There are very few venues in world sport that become part of a championship’s identity. Phillip Island is one of them.

Since the first race here in 1987, the Island has delivered some of the most spectacular racing our fans have ever seen. The combination of a fast, flowing circuit, passionate supporters and one of the most stunning backdrops in motorsport has created unforgettable moments that will live forever in the history of MotoGP.

Today was meant to be another of those moments.

Instead, we leave Phillip Island having been forced to cancel the race due to the visibility issues. Safety must always come first, but that does not make the outcome any less disappointing. For the crowd – expected to be a record – and fans who travelled to enjoy this farewell to the Island, this is not how any of us wanted this chapter to end. Yet perhaps that disappointment also reflects just what Phillip Island has meant to MotoGP.

The image of riders battling wheel-to-wheel against the Bass Strait is one that generations of fans have come to love. Phillip Island has challenged the world’s greatest riders and rewarded bravery, skill and determination like few circuits can.

As we close this chapter, I want to pay tribute to the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and everyone who has contributed over the many years to building this event into one of the most respected and admired stops on the calendar. Their commitment, professionalism and passion for our sport have created an event that riders, teams and fans have cherished for decades.

Most importantly, I want to thank the fans.

Through every era of racing, Australian fans have brought a unique passion and energy to MotoGP. Whether travelling across Victoria, interstate or around the world, they have helped create an atmosphere unlike any other in motorcycle racing. Their support has made Phillip Island one of the great events in world motorsport.

Australia has also given so much to MotoGP itself. From Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan to Casey Stoner and Jack Miller, Australian riders have helped shape our championship and inspire generations of fans around the world. Soon, a new generation will continue that tradition with Senna Agius joining the MotoGP class in 2027.

While Phillip Island will always hold a special place in our hearts, sport must always look to the future.

Part of that future is ensuring MotoGP can be experienced by more people than ever before. This weekend has reminded us of both the passion that exists for MotoGP in Australia and the challenges that come with delivering a major international event at such a unique location.

That is why we are excited about the future in Adelaide.

A city-centre event, located close to accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and major transport connections, gives us the opportunity to bring MotoGP closer to more people than ever before and celebrate the best of the sport. It will extend beyond the racetrack into the heart of the city, levelling up the experience and facilities for our committed, long-term fans while introducing the sport to entirely new audiences.

Our ambition is not simply to move MotoGP to a new location. It is to build on everything that has made motorcycle racing in Australia such a success and take it to the next level.

We want more people to discover our sport, more fans to experience MotoGP first-hand and a destination event that captures international attention while securing a strong future for MotoGP in Australia for decades to come. None of that would be possible without the foundation built at Phillip Island.

The memories created here, the races that thrilled millions around the world, the dedication of our partners and the passion of Australian fans have brought us to this moment.

So today, even if it is not the ending we had hoped for, we simply say thank you.

Thank you to Phillip Island.

Thank you to the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.

Thank you to the generations of Australian riders who have helped define our sport.

And thank you to every fan who has made this event so special.

The next chapter begins now, built on everything that came before it.

We look forward to seeing you in Adelaide in 2027.

ASBK: Races 1 and 2 Results From Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 24, 2026

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ASBK: Races 1 and 2 Results From Phillip Island

Nahlous and Voight burst out of the ASBK blocks at Phillip Island.

JJ Nahlous and Harrison Voight have produced perfectly executed race-winning performances in round one of the 2027 Shannons Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) at Phillip Island today.

In front of another huge crowd farewelling the iconic circuit as a MotoGP venue, Nahlous (Yamaha Racing Team) won his maiden SW-Motech Superbike race in the opening 11-lap lapper on a drying track, and this afternoon Voight took maximum advantage of his AMX Superstores pole position to score an all-the-way win on his McMartin Racing Ducati.

Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) was also enterprising with a 2-3 scorecard – race two after a colossal battle with Stop and Seal Ducati’s Cru Halliday.

Race three will be held at 9am on Sunday, with the ASBK cohort then passing the Phillip Island baton to the three world championship classes.

ASBK RACE 1

ASBK RACE2

SW-Motech race one

On a drying track which saw a majority of the top brass opt for slicks (except for Honda’s Jacob Roulstone), Nahlous made a spectacular start from the third row of the grid, weathered an early challenge from Dunker, and then rode out of his skin in the second half of the race to join an illustrious list of Aussie Superbike winners.

“I’m really lost for words, as I didn’t expect that one,” said Nahlous, who qualified in eighth position. “But obviously it was the best possible outcome, and I’d like to thank everyone for their support in helping me get here. This is a very proud moment in my career.”

Dunker was second, followed by fast-finishing Voight who passed Halliday on the final lap after upping his speed in the second half of the race – although Halliday still owned the fastest lap (1:33.779) on his Panigale V4 R.

Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Ducati) was fifth from Josh Waters (DesmoSport Ducati), John Lytras (Addicted to Track Yamaha) and Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team), while Jack Favelle (Apex Racing Team Honda) was fifth across the line before being excluded for failing to have appropriately marked tyres.

That bumped up New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) and Roulstone into the top 10.

A maiden SW-Motech Superbike victory for Jonathan Nahlous. Photo by RbMotoLens.

SW-Motech race two

A flawless all-the-way win for Voight, who immediately pinned his ears back – he set the fastest lap of the race (1:31.611) on lap two – and then went into management mode.

It was the defending champion’s seventh Superbike victory, and it came ahead of Halliday and Dunker who went at it hammer and tongs over the last four laps in an electrifying battle for silver and bronze.

“After race one, that was a great comeback,” said Voight. “The conditions were again challenging but I’m a lot happier that I’ve got a win on the board.

“I was determined to get out front and push hard, and I was then able to hold the advantage to the line.”

Harrison Voight (#1), Cameron Dunker (#3), Cru Halliday (#65) and Glenn Allerton (#14) blast over Lukey Heights. Photo by RbMotoLens.

Voight won by nearly two seconds over Halliday, who in turn was just 0.04 seconds ahead of Dunker after their intense sparring went to the wire.

Allerton, Nahlous and Roulstone completed the top six in a race where rain-bearing clouds were circling – it was officially declared a wet race – but never became a factor.

Lytras was seventh from Jones, Waters and Favelle.

After two races, Voight leads the championship on 44pts from Nahlous (41pts), Dunker (38pts), Halliday (37pts) and Allerton (33pts).

Race 2 podium, from left to right, Cru Halliday, Harrison Voight and Cameron Dunker. Photo by RbMotoLens.

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