Update 04/11/2014 - Loris Baz responds to Tom Sykes' earlier tweets. See below

Tom Sykes and Loris Baz's fall-out during the final round of the World Superbike Championship has spilled out onto social media after the deposed champion gave a candid response to Baz's assertion that he helped him in Magny-Cours.

Baz courted controversy by refusing to abide by team orders and yield his second place finish to Sykes during the first WSBK race in Qatar, a move that the Englishman felt needlessly put the pressure on both himself and team heading into the final race.

With Sykes going on to lose the WSBK title to Sylvain Guintoli, Sykes was fierce in his criticism of his team-mate, branding him 'disrespectful' for ignoring team orders, while Baz was unrepentant, insisting he owed it to his mechanics to get the best result possible.

However, the war of words has continued to bubble on social media, with Baz - who moves to MotoGP in 2015 - taking to Twitter to say:

"About team orders. At least I've helped him once in my life, in Magny-Cours. Not sure he can say the same."

The comments drew the ire from Sykes, who took to his own Twitter account to post a series of tweets responding to Baz directly, stating:

@lorisbaz ..great words big mouth!! Yes you helped me in Magny Cours. But my data and settings have helped you when you joined Kawasaki....-- Tom Sykes (@TheRealTomSykes) November 3, 2014

@lorisbaz .... "Team Orders" are orders given to you by the team and NOT me... The team and Manufacturer that gave you everything....-- Tom Sykes (@TheRealTomSykes) November 3, 2014

@lorisbaz .... These TEAM orders were probably given to you from the mess you created in Sepang for the TEAM & KAWASAKI.....-- Tom Sykes (@TheRealTomSykes) November 3, 2014

@lorisbaz .... But like always, your EGO is too big to see the Needs of the TEAM....!! You showed not respect to the orders of the team...-- Tom Sykes (@TheRealTomSykes) November 3, 2014

@lorisbaz ..Anyway, I wish you luck for next season... And congratulations for your "5th" place this year. You must be proud?!-- Tom Sykes (@TheRealTomSykes) November 3, 2014

With Baz yet to respond, Sykes did take the time to congratulate new WSBK champion Guintoli.

@SylvainGuintoli .... How's the feeling Sylvain? I'm sure today will feel nice with your family. You had some pace yesterday ... ENJOY!-- Tom Sykes (@TheRealTomSykes) November 3, 2014

UPDATE

Loris Baz did later respond back to Sykes directly with the a tweet pointing out the points lost in that race would not have changed the overall outcome.

Soon to make it clear to everybody. Don't worry I have no problem with kawasaki!->-- Loris baz (@lorisbaz) November 3, 2014