Kawasaki riders duel it out in a dramatic season finale Xavi Artigas rode a calculated eighth-place finish in a chaotic Race 2 at Jerez to be crowned the first-ever FIM Sportbike World Champion, closing out the 2026 season eight points clear of David Salvador.
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October 19, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Artigas Takes Inaugural World Sportbike Crown
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