World Superbikes 2022 - When does the season start, how to watch, can Jonathan Rea stop Topak Razgatlioglu?

When does the 2022 World Superbikes season begin? The first race of the season will take place on the weekend of April 8-10, 2022. Ad/> How to watch 2022 World Superbikes? /> Indonesia'Phenomenal' — Rea clinches Indonesia double after Toprak wins title21/11/2021 AT 12:45 Every race will be available live on Eurosport and discovery+ with the best of the action and instant highlights across social media. Championship favourites Topak Razgatlioglu The Turkish rider swept to his first world title in 2021 for Yamaha, ending the dominance of Jonathan Rea who previously had an unbroken six-year run as champion with Kawasaki.

The 25-year-old is now aiming to create his own legacy in the sport as a multiple champion as he looks to defend his title in 2022. Jonathan Rea The Northern Irish legend pushed his rival all the way in 2021 but fell just short in the end. Already holding the record number of world titles, Rea will be determined to make it number seven and wrestle the crown back from Razgatlioglu.

Alvaro Bautista Despite a 10th place finish with Honda in 2021, the Spaniard is considered a dark horse for a first title in 2022 now he is back with the Ducati team that almost saw him upset Rea in 2019. A bizarre mid-season drop-off after dominating the early part of the season saw him end up second at the end of that season but if the 37-year-old veteran can put that behind him, an elusive first title could be his come October... Riders, teams and bikes 1.

Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK — Yamaha YZF R1 2. Andrea Locatelli (ITA) Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK — Yamaha YZF R1 3. Alvaro Bautista (ESP) Aruba.It Racing — Ducati — Ducati Panigale V4R 4.