Shotlist Magny-Cours, France - Sept 6, 2026 1. French rider Valentin Debise of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO greeting cheering fans at trackside 2. Various of Debise walking onto podium, waving, receiving flowers, spraying champagne 3. Anthems playing during prize-awarding ceremony, crowd 4. SOUNDBITE (French) Valentin Debise, French rider for Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO: "Once again, a great many Chinese fans came here, so it's truly a pleasure - just like before - to see their enthusiasm, to see them coming to watch our races and support us. It gives us a lot of strength, and I can only invite them to keep coming and share these joyful moments with us." 5. Various of fans getting autographs in pit lane; Debise 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Gregorio Lavilla, executive director, WorldSBK: "We are really excited about [the future]. I think worldwide it’s changing, the industry. Chinese brands (over) time are being more present in motorsport." 7. Various of motorcycles on display, visitors 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Guido Acerbis, CEO of Italian motorcycle brand Acerbis Italia: "It’s growing a lot, as you see here in Superbike. So the technique and the things you learn in the last decades make the difference. And I feel like, in the future, (China) will really be part of the motorsport activities in general." 9. Various of motorcycles on display, visitors Storyline Chinese motorcycle brands are gaining visibility both on the racetrack and among French enthusiasts, as strong results in international competition rev up consumer interest in one of Europe's major motorcycle markets. Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO has already been turning heads for its on-track performances in this year's Supersport World Championship (WorldSSP), the top support category of the World Superbike Championship. All eyes were on ZXMOTO's star rider Valentin Debise as he returned home to race at the Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit for the French round of the series, which concluded Sunday. The Chongqing-based brand has powered Debise and his team-mate Federico Caricasul to strong results this season as part of the Evan Bros Racing team, with Debise claiming another precious podium position with a third-place finish in the second race held on Sunday. The weekend's results leave Debise still very much in the hunt for the rider's championship, where he sits in second place in the standings with three rounds remaining. The weekend had started perfectly for the team as home rider Debise …