DesmoSport Ducati & Waters Set to Make ASBK Splash

DesmoSport Ducati has arrived at Phillip Island ahead of the first three 11-lap races of the 2027 championship, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday alongside MotoGP this weekend, and revealed their new livery for the season ahead. With 5-time ASBK Champion Josh Waters behind the bars for just one Free Practice prior to Qualifying, it's set to be an action-packed weekend of racing despite a somewhat damp weather forecast. 

DesmoSport Ducati Team Owner, Ben Henry: "It really has been a crazy lead up to get this season underway, but I'm really excited to get Josh on track come Friday morning. As you can see, we have our new Panigale V4 R built and capable of racing, however, with an additional RPM reduction, we still need a few more test days on the new bike, and so you will see Josh racing our previous generation Panigale this weekend that has had a ground up, nut and bolt rebuild since the end of the last season. We have a team of great people around us and I just really want to get to racing!" 

DesmoSport Ducati Rider, Josh Waters: "I’m excited for round one of the ASBK 2027 summer series. I’ll try my best over the weekend and I know my team will also. Phillip Island is a great circuit to race and to be at the final Moto GP event here will make it even more special." 

On-Track Superbike Schedule (AEST) 

Superbike 

Friday 

Free Practice 1
12:15 pm (30 mins)

Qualifying 1
4:15 pm (20 mins) 

Qualifying 2
4:45 am (15 mins) 

Saturday 

Race 1
12:10 pm (11 Laps)

Race 2
4:10 am (11 Laps) 

Sunday 

Race 3
9:00 pm (11 Laps) 

Watch all the action: 

Saturday October 24
Race 1: 12:10 – 12:45, on Ch 505 and Kayo
Race 2: 16:10 – 16:45, on Ch 505 and Kayo  

Sunday October 25
Race 3: 0900 – 09:40, on Ch 505 and Kayo

Watch the Live Timing: www.computime.com.au 

Image Credit: RBMotoLens  

2027 Australian Superbike Championship 

• Round 1: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC Oct 23-25​ 
• Round 2: The Bend Motorsport Park, SA Nov 13-15 
• Round 3: One Raceway, NSW Dec 4-6 
• Round 4: Queensland Raceway, QLD Jan 15-17 
• Round 5: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC Feb 26-28 (TBC) 
• Round 6: Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW Mar 19-21​