Shell and Ducati superbike world championship
Shell brings you all the essential SBK information – the history, this season's races and the Ducati Panigale.
Superbike world championship
With events held at some of the world’s most iconic racetracks, Superbike riders take part in two races in each round, which means that a maximum of 50 championship points are on offer during each race weekend. This year the Superbike calendar includes 13 events scheduled to take place in 11 different countries and spanning four continents.
Shell began supporting Ducati Corse in the World Superbike Championship in 1999, and today, continues to work with Aruba.it racing, Ducati’s factory supported team, supplying special race formulations of Shell Advance motorcycle oils and Shell V-Power fuel.
Meet the team
Chaz Davies
Job Title: Rider, Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Superbike team
Born on: 10 February, 1987, Knighton, Wales
Race debut: Chaz began racing in the British Mini Moto championship in 1995, before moving up to Junior Road Racing in 1999
MotoGP debut: Chaz made his MotoGP debut in 2007, when he rode for Pramac d’Antin Ducati in 3 races.
Move to Aruba.it Racing: Chaz switched to World Supersport in 2009 before moving to the World Superbike Championship in 2012. He then joined the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Superbike team in 2015.
Other achievements: Became the World Supersport champion in 2011, which resulted in him being voted 2011 BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year
