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Sebastian Fränzschky

It was the wild 1990s when Sebastian developed a passion for motorsport on two wheels. During his Grand Prix visits, he watched the duels of Mick Doohan, Kevin Schwantz and other legends of the sport closely. It was during that time when Sebastian first fell in love. The legendary Ducati 916 with its sensual shapes and beguiling V2 sound magically attracted him from the very beginning. In the golden era of the World Superbike Championship, he cheered for Carl Fogarty and later Troy Bayliss. Before the start of the 2011 season, his leisure activity turned into profession. As a freelancer for Motorsport-Total.com, Sebastian initially started writing Formula 1 articles, but then returned to his original passion. He still has an intimate relationship with the World Superbike Championship in particular. On free weekends in summer, he likes to swap the keyboard for his own superbike and compete with other hobby racers at trackdays. Apart from that, Sebastian is an enthusiastic marathon runner and mountain biker.

Latest articles by Sebastian Fränzschky

Denning doubts Suzuki will return to international racing

Denning doubts Suzuki will return to international racing

World Superbike
World Superbike

Denning doubts Suzuki will return to international racing Denning doubts Suzuki will return to international racing

Does Ducati dominance threaten to undo WSBK's progress?

Does Ducati dominance threaten to undo WSBK's progress?

World Superbike
World Superbike
Villicum

Does Ducati dominance threaten to undo WSBK's progress? Does Ducati dominance threaten to undo WSBK's progress?

Bassani explains triple WSBK penalty, apologises to Baz

Bassani explains triple WSBK penalty, apologises to Baz

World Superbike
World Superbike
Villicum

Bassani explains triple WSBK penalty, apologises to Baz Bassani explains triple WSBK penalty, apologises to Baz

World Superbike announces 'super concessions' system

World Superbike announces 'super concessions' system

World Superbike
World Superbike

World Superbike announces 'super concessions' system World Superbike announces 'super concessions' system

Razgatlioglu will benefit from MotoGP wait, says Yamaha boss

Razgatlioglu will benefit from MotoGP wait, says Yamaha boss

World Superbike
World Superbike

Razgatlioglu will benefit from MotoGP wait, says Yamaha boss Razgatlioglu will benefit from MotoGP wait, says Yamaha boss

Honda 'realises how hard it will be' to win in WSBK again

Honda 'realises how hard it will be' to win in WSBK again

World Superbike
World Superbike

Honda 'realises how hard it will be' to win in WSBK again Honda 'realises how hard it will be' to win in WSBK again

Bautista: WSBK rivals forget my weight has its disadvantages

Bautista: WSBK rivals forget my weight has its disadvantages

World Superbike
World Superbike

Bautista: WSBK rivals forget my weight has its disadvantages Bautista: WSBK rivals forget my weight has its disadvantages

Yamaha: Locatelli needs big result to restore confidence

Yamaha: Locatelli needs big result to restore confidence

World Superbike
World Superbike

Yamaha: Locatelli needs big result to restore confidence Yamaha: Locatelli needs big result to restore confidence

Rea feels "indebted" to Kawasaki after signing new WSBK deal

Rea feels "indebted" to Kawasaki after signing new WSBK deal

World Superbike
World Superbike

Rea feels "indebted" to Kawasaki after signing new WSBK deal Rea feels "indebted" to Kawasaki after signing new WSBK deal

Honda rules out new WSBK homologation for 2023

Honda rules out new WSBK homologation for 2023

World Superbike
World Superbike

Honda rules out new WSBK homologation for 2023 Honda rules out new WSBK homologation for 2023

Bautista thinks MotoGP talk distracted Razgatlioglu in WSBK

Bautista thinks MotoGP talk distracted Razgatlioglu in WSBK

World Superbike
World Superbike

Bautista thinks MotoGP talk distracted Razgatlioglu in WSBK Bautista thinks MotoGP talk distracted Razgatlioglu in WSBK

Honda set to keep current riders in '23, no room for Nakagami

Honda set to keep current riders in '23, no room for Nakagami

World Superbike
World Superbike

Honda set to keep current riders in '23, no room for Nakagami Honda set to keep current riders in '23, no room for Nakagami

Rinaldi dismisses talk Petrucci could take Ducati ride

Rinaldi dismisses talk Petrucci could take Ducati ride

World Superbike
World Superbike

Rinaldi dismisses talk Petrucci could take Ducati ride Rinaldi dismisses talk Petrucci could take Ducati ride

Sykes linked to potential WSBK comeback with Puccetti Kawasaki

Sykes linked to potential WSBK comeback with Puccetti Kawasaki

World Superbike
World Superbike

Sykes linked to potential WSBK comeback with Puccetti Kawasaki Sykes linked to potential WSBK comeback with Puccetti Kawasaki

Bautista anxious to clear "critical" calendar phase for Ducati

Bautista anxious to clear "critical" calendar phase for Ducati

World Superbike
World Superbike
Autodrom Most

Bautista anxious to clear "critical" calendar phase for Ducati Bautista anxious to clear "critical" calendar phase for Ducati

Redding doubted he would ever be so competitive on BMW

Redding doubted he would ever be so competitive on BMW

World Superbike
World Superbike
Autodrom Most

Redding doubted he would ever be so competitive on BMW Redding doubted he would ever be so competitive on BMW

Rinaldi on Locatelli incident: "Some riders don't give a f***"

Rinaldi on Locatelli incident: "Some riders don't give a f***"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Autodrom Most

Rinaldi on Locatelli incident: "Some riders don't give a f***" Rinaldi on Locatelli incident: "Some riders don't give a f***"

In-form Razgatlioglu thinks WSBK summer break is too long

In-form Razgatlioglu thinks WSBK summer break is too long

World Superbike
World Superbike
Autodrom Most

In-form Razgatlioglu thinks WSBK summer break is too long In-form Razgatlioglu thinks WSBK summer break is too long

Rea "so stressed" battling Kawasaki's Most disadvantage

Rea "so stressed" battling Kawasaki's Most disadvantage

World Superbike
World Superbike
Autodrom Most

Rea "so stressed" battling Kawasaki's Most disadvantage Rea "so stressed" battling Kawasaki's Most disadvantage

Rea says Lowes crew way of working "hard to understand"

Rea says Lowes crew way of working "hard to understand"

World Superbike
World Superbike

Rea says Lowes crew way of working "hard to understand" Rea says Lowes crew way of working "hard to understand"

Lowes says confidence "slowly coming back" in WSBK

Lowes says confidence "slowly coming back" in WSBK

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Lowes says confidence "slowly coming back" in WSBK Lowes says confidence "slowly coming back" in WSBK

Super-sub Fores feels he showed he still belongs in WSBK

Super-sub Fores feels he showed he still belongs in WSBK

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Super-sub Fores feels he showed he still belongs in WSBK Super-sub Fores feels he showed he still belongs in WSBK

Redding: Mikhalchik not the right choice for BMW substitute

Redding: Mikhalchik not the right choice for BMW substitute

World Superbike
World Superbike

Redding: Mikhalchik not the right choice for BMW substitute Redding: Mikhalchik not the right choice for BMW substitute

Rea hopes Razgatlioglu can prove WSBK's level in MotoGP

Rea hopes Razgatlioglu can prove WSBK's level in MotoGP

World Superbike
World Superbike

Rea hopes Razgatlioglu can prove WSBK's level in MotoGP Rea hopes Razgatlioglu can prove WSBK's level in MotoGP

Bautista: Top speed advantage masking Ducati's WSBK weaknesses

Bautista: Top speed advantage masking Ducati's WSBK weaknesses

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Bautista: Top speed advantage masking Ducati's WSBK weaknesses Bautista: Top speed advantage masking Ducati's WSBK weaknesses

Redding hindered by mid-weekend BMW changes at Estoril

Redding hindered by mid-weekend BMW changes at Estoril

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Redding hindered by mid-weekend BMW changes at Estoril Redding hindered by mid-weekend BMW changes at Estoril

Honda's Lecuona almost gave up after losing front mudguard

Honda's Lecuona almost gave up after losing front mudguard

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Honda's Lecuona almost gave up after losing front mudguard Honda's Lecuona almost gave up after losing front mudguard

Razgatlioglu "very surprised" with Race 2 woes amid win drought

Razgatlioglu "very surprised" with Race 2 woes amid win drought

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Razgatlioglu "very surprised" with Race 2 woes amid win drought Razgatlioglu "very surprised" with Race 2 woes amid win drought

Rea thought he "f***ed it" in final corner of Estoril finale

Rea thought he "f***ed it" in final corner of Estoril finale

World Superbike
World Superbike
Estoril

Rea thought he "f***ed it" in final corner of Estoril finale Rea thought he "f***ed it" in final corner of Estoril finale

Redding urges BMW WSBK team to trust his feedback more

Redding urges BMW WSBK team to trust his feedback more

World Superbike
World Superbike

Redding urges BMW WSBK team to trust his feedback more Redding urges BMW WSBK team to trust his feedback more

BMW not as far behind as it seems, says Kawasaki's Lowes

BMW not as far behind as it seems, says Kawasaki's Lowes

World Superbike
World Superbike
Assen

BMW not as far behind as it seems, says Kawasaki's Lowes BMW not as far behind as it seems, says Kawasaki's Lowes

Lecuona: First WSBK podium "important" after KTM MotoGP woes

Lecuona: First WSBK podium "important" after KTM MotoGP woes

World Superbike
World Superbike
Assen

Lecuona: First WSBK podium "important" after KTM MotoGP woes Lecuona: First WSBK podium "important" after KTM MotoGP woes

Redding: "Nothing changed" for BMW despite Assen top-five

Redding: "Nothing changed" for BMW despite Assen top-five

World Superbike
World Superbike
Assen

Redding: "Nothing changed" for BMW despite Assen top-five Redding: "Nothing changed" for BMW despite Assen top-five

Bautista: Razgatlioglu, Rea were always going to crash eventually

Bautista: Razgatlioglu, Rea were always going to crash eventually

World Superbike
World Superbike
Assen

Bautista: Razgatlioglu, Rea were always going to crash eventually Bautista: Razgatlioglu, Rea were always going to crash eventually

Rea, Razgatlioglu at odds over controversial Assen WSBK crash

Rea, Razgatlioglu at odds over controversial Assen WSBK crash

World Superbike
World Superbike
Assen

Rea, Razgatlioglu at odds over controversial Assen WSBK crash Rea, Razgatlioglu at odds over controversial Assen WSBK crash

Bautista sympathises with Redding's BMW struggles

Bautista sympathises with Redding's BMW struggles

World Superbike
World Superbike

Bautista sympathises with Redding's BMW struggles Bautista sympathises with Redding's BMW struggles

Razgatlioglu could return to 2021-spec Yamaha WSBK bike

Razgatlioglu could return to 2021-spec Yamaha WSBK bike

World Superbike
World Superbike
Aragon

Razgatlioglu could return to 2021-spec Yamaha WSBK bike Razgatlioglu could return to 2021-spec Yamaha WSBK bike

Rea doesn't fear repeat of Bautista's early 2019 dominance

Rea doesn't fear repeat of Bautista's early 2019 dominance

World Superbike
World Superbike
Aragon

Rea doesn't fear repeat of Bautista's early 2019 dominance Rea doesn't fear repeat of Bautista's early 2019 dominance

Bautista: Ducati WSBK partnership stronger now than in 2019

Bautista: Ducati WSBK partnership stronger now than in 2019

World Superbike
World Superbike
Aragon

Bautista: Ducati WSBK partnership stronger now than in 2019 Bautista: Ducati WSBK partnership stronger now than in 2019

Redding says current form on BMW WSBK bike "hard to accept"

Redding says current form on BMW WSBK bike "hard to accept"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Aragon

Redding says current form on BMW WSBK bike "hard to accept" Redding says current form on BMW WSBK bike "hard to accept"

BMW didn't make "the step we needed", admits Redding

BMW didn't make "the step we needed", admits Redding

World Superbike
World Superbike
Aragon April testing

BMW didn't make "the step we needed", admits Redding BMW didn't make "the step we needed", admits Redding

Bautista's pace "very close" to Rea, Razgatlioglu in WSBK

Bautista's pace "very close" to Rea, Razgatlioglu in WSBK

World Superbike
World Superbike
Aragon

Bautista's pace "very close" to Rea, Razgatlioglu in WSBK Bautista's pace "very close" to Rea, Razgatlioglu in WSBK

Rea feels 2022-spec Kawasaki "definitely a step forward"

Rea feels 2022-spec Kawasaki "definitely a step forward"

World Superbike
World Superbike

Rea feels 2022-spec Kawasaki "definitely a step forward" Rea feels 2022-spec Kawasaki "definitely a step forward"

Sykes set for Ducati BSB move as Pedercini WSBK talks falter

Sykes set for Ducati BSB move as Pedercini WSBK talks falter

World Superbike
World Superbike

Sykes set for Ducati BSB move as Pedercini WSBK talks falter Sykes set for Ducati BSB move as Pedercini WSBK talks falter

Rea: Seamless transition from WSBK to MotoGP now impossible

Rea: Seamless transition from WSBK to MotoGP now impossible

World Superbike
World Superbike

Rea: Seamless transition from WSBK to MotoGP now impossible Rea: Seamless transition from WSBK to MotoGP now impossible

Why Kawasaki feels it’s “logical” Yamaha is now ahead

Why Kawasaki feels it’s “logical” Yamaha is now ahead

World Superbike
World Superbike

Why Kawasaki feels it’s “logical” Yamaha is now ahead Why Kawasaki feels it’s “logical” Yamaha is now ahead

Baz set for full-time WSBK return in 2022 after all

Baz set for full-time WSBK return in 2022 after all

World Superbike
World Superbike

Baz set for full-time WSBK return in 2022 after all Baz set for full-time WSBK return in 2022 after all

Bautista: Honda progress, not beating BMW, the priority

Bautista: Honda progress, not beating BMW, the priority

World Superbike
World Superbike

Bautista: Honda progress, not beating BMW, the priority Bautista: Honda progress, not beating BMW, the priority

Oettl in the frame for 2022 World Superbike promotion

Oettl in the frame for 2022 World Superbike promotion

World Superbike
World Superbike

Oettl in the frame for 2022 World Superbike promotion Oettl in the frame for 2022 World Superbike promotion

Redding aiming "to pick up the pieces" in WSBK title battle

Redding aiming "to pick up the pieces" in WSBK title battle

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Redding aiming "to pick up the pieces" in WSBK title battle Redding aiming "to pick up the pieces" in WSBK title battle

Gerloff takes no satisfaction from improved Portimao form

Gerloff takes no satisfaction from improved Portimao form

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Gerloff takes no satisfaction from improved Portimao form Gerloff takes no satisfaction from improved Portimao form

Rea's 24-point deficit to Razgatlioglu "feels like nothing"

Rea's 24-point deficit to Razgatlioglu "feels like nothing"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Rea's 24-point deficit to Razgatlioglu "feels like nothing" Rea's 24-point deficit to Razgatlioglu "feels like nothing"

Van der Mark: Dry-weather BMW win would be "real story"

Van der Mark: Dry-weather BMW win would be "real story"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Van der Mark: Dry-weather BMW win would be "real story" Van der Mark: Dry-weather BMW win would be "real story"

Razgatlioglu unmoved by Rea criticism: "Maybe he is scared"

Razgatlioglu unmoved by Rea criticism: "Maybe he is scared"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Razgatlioglu unmoved by Rea criticism: "Maybe he is scared" Razgatlioglu unmoved by Rea criticism: "Maybe he is scared"

Baz loses Portimao podium for causing Bautista crash

Baz loses Portimao podium for causing Bautista crash

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Baz loses Portimao podium for causing Bautista crash Baz loses Portimao podium for causing Bautista crash

Frustrated Rea ready to step up aggression against Razgatlioglu

Frustrated Rea ready to step up aggression against Razgatlioglu

World Superbike
World Superbike
Algarve

Frustrated Rea ready to step up aggression against Razgatlioglu Frustrated Rea ready to step up aggression against Razgatlioglu

Folger, Bonovo BMW to miss final two WSBK rounds

Folger, Bonovo BMW to miss final two WSBK rounds

World Superbike
World Superbike

Folger, Bonovo BMW to miss final two WSBK rounds Folger, Bonovo BMW to miss final two WSBK rounds

Yamaha: Nozane deserves "another chance" in WSBK next year

Yamaha: Nozane deserves "another chance" in WSBK next year

World Superbike
World Superbike

Yamaha: Nozane deserves "another chance" in WSBK next year Yamaha: Nozane deserves "another chance" in WSBK next year

New rules could "destroy" World Supersport, says team boss

New rules could "destroy" World Supersport, says team boss

World Superbike
World Superbike

New rules could "destroy" World Supersport, says team boss New rules could "destroy" World Supersport, says team boss

Sykes likely to leave WSBK and return to BSB in 2022

Sykes likely to leave WSBK and return to BSB in 2022

World Superbike
World Superbike

Sykes likely to leave WSBK and return to BSB in 2022 Sykes likely to leave WSBK and return to BSB in 2022