Broc Parkes has secured his immediate future in the World Superbike Championship after clinching a deal with new squad Echo CRS Honda Racing Team.

British Superbike Champion Leon Camier has secured a works ride with Aprilia for the 2010 World Superbike Championship.

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has confirmed it will enter Italian champion Michele Pirro in the 2010 World Supersport Championship.

Shane Byrne has been announced as Team Althea’s second rider for 2010, joining Spaniard Carlos Checa at the Italian squad.

Team Guandalini Ducati has confirmed that it has renewed the contract of Jakub Smrz for the 2010 World Superbike Championship season.

Yamaha’s Cal Crutchlow held his nerve to secure the 2009 World Supersport Championship title from race winner Eugene Laverty at the season finale in Portimao.

Ben Spies bid farewell to the World Superbike Championship by taking the title in his rookie season at the season finale in Portugal this weekend.

PBM Kawasaki has confirmed the signing of Tom Sykes to its World Superbike Championship squad for 2010.

Max Neukirchner will resume his relationship with Honda next season after signing to ride for the HANNspree Ten Kate Honda in the World Superbike Championship.