August

Laconi on fire

09 August 2007 by russbyrne

Regis Laconi spitting fire into Hawthorns bend in morning warm up at Brands Hatch.

MotoGP: Chaz Davies denied Brno MotoGP chance

09 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

British rider Chaz Davies has been denied the chance to deputise for injured D’Antin Ducati rider Alex Hofmann in next weekend’s Czech Republic MotoGP race in Brno. Chaz Davies had been told by...

It's about that pitlane ride through Mr Biaggi

09 August 2007 by Chloe West

A photo from a pit tour I went on before race one of the World Superbikes at Brands last weekend.

MotoGP: Kevin Schwantz admits surprise at John Hopkins' Suzuki departure

09 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Kevin Schwantz has admitted he was surprised at John Hopkins’ decision to quit Suzuki at the end of 2007 to make a multi-million pound switch to rivals Kawasaki. Kevin Schwantz, who won the world 500...

MotoGP: Honda and Ducati chase Alex de Angelis for 2008 MotoGP move

09 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Alex de Angelis is locked in negotiations with Honda and Ducati satellite teams with a MotoGP move in 2008 looking a certainty. The San Marino rider flew to California for last month’s Laguna Seca...

British Superbikes: James Haydon unsure on Hawk Kawasaki future

09 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Motorcyclenews.com finally caught up with James Haydon this morning (Thursday) to discuss his signing for British Superbike team Hawk Kawasaki. But he says there’s some confusion over the matter.

World Superbikes: Ten Kate look for James Toseland's replacement

09 August 2007 by Michael Guy

Ten Kate bosses are facing one of their toughest decisions choosing who will replace James Toseland in 2008. Since their World Superbike debut in 2004 with Chris Vermeulen, the Dutch team have been...

Brands WSB

09 August 2007 by Emma Selling

Hi everyone, me again with some more fantastic shots from my favourite and local race circuit, Brands Hatch. It was wonderful to see Toseland do so well before leaving for MotoGP.

World Supersport: Craig Jones pained by pelvis injury

08 August 2007 by Michael Guy

Craig Jones is battling to be fit for the next round of the World Supersport series after being diagnosed with a suspected cracked pelvis sustained in the highside crash which put him out of the lead...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi facing multi-million pound tax evasion investigation

08 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP world title fight with Casey Stoner might be the least of his problems as the Fiat Yamaha rider is under investigation by Italy’s authorities for tax evasion, according to...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner - Beating Rossi is a 'privilege'

08 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner reckons defeating title rival Valentino Rossi is a privilege as he looks to extend his series lead over the Italian in the Czech Republic next weekend. ...

World Supersport: Broc Parkes: "I missed him by inches"

08 August 2007 by Michael Guy

Brands Hatch World Supersport race winner Broc Parkes revealed to MCN he came within inches of colliding with Britain’s Craig Jones who crashed out of the lead on lap five. Broc Parkes had begun...

British Superbikes: No Steve Martin for Croft

08 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Steve Martin won’t be lining up on the Virgin Yamaha R1 for the British Superbike round at Croft this weekend alongside Tommy Hill. Although the Aussie worked with the team in the Brands World...

Brno MotoGP: Jerry Burgess keen to see new Yamaha MotoGP engine

08 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess says he is looking forward to gauging the performance of a new Yamaha YZR-M1 engine next week in Brno. A new improved four-cylinder motor is expected to be...

World Supersport: Tommy Hill on target for factory ride

08 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

British Superbike’s Tommy Hill could have done enough in his debut World Supersport ride at Brands Hatch to secure a full time slot with the factory Yamaha team. Tommy Hill survived three spectacular...

shush, don't tell anyone

08 August 2007 by owen jones

On Sunday night me and my mates Liam, Aidyn and Dean went sneaking round the Brands Hatch pits and paddok and found our way into the podium tower thing.

Bayliss vs JT

08 August 2007 by owen jones

Troy Bayliss and James Toseland in qualifying at Brands on Friday.

British Superbike re-affirms 2008 regulations

08 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

British Superbike took the unprecedented step of issuing the following press release during the World Superbikes weekend at Brands Hatch. This was to confirm it’s intentions of going to more...

MX1: Billy Mackenzie claims third in Belgium

08 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s Billy Mackenzie secured a podium at the World MX1 Championship GP in Belgium last weekend from pole position. The Scottish Kawasaki rider finished third in the first race behind fellow...

Alex Hofmann turns his attentions to World Superbikes

08 August 2007 by Michael Guy

MotoGP man Alex Hofmann was one of a number of riders who spent the weekend at Brands Hatch looking to secure a ride in World Superbikes next season. Alex Hofmann, who is currently recovering from...

Toseland 52

08 August 2007 by pokemonjou

This is me (Jou) and my friends outside the Thistle Hotel at Brands Hatch on Sunday 5th August 2007, when James Toseland won his double.

Ryan Farquhar wins Mid Antrim 150

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Ryan Farquhar produced an incredible performance at the 2007 Mid-Antrim 150 when he won all three main races. Ryan Farquhar’s perfect hat-trick weekend included three pole positions and two new lap...

British Superbikes: Hawk Kawasaki plan James Haydon ride

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Hawk Kawasaki are making plans to runJames Haydon on their superbike for the Cadwell British Superbike round. Alex Camier has been drafted into the team to replace Peter Hickman for this weekend’s...

British Superbikes: Alex Camier replaces Peter Hickman on Hawk Kawasaki ZX-10

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

There will be two Camiers racing in British Superbikes this weekend at Croft when Alex lines up on the same grid as elder brother Leon. Alex Camier, who celebrated his 19th birthday on July 18, is...

Video: Brands Hatch World Supersport highlights

07 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Keenan Sofuoglu wrapped up the World Supersport title at Brands Hatch by taking second plce in the race. Check out the video below to see the full highlights of the race.

Troy Bayliss's tribute to Ollie Bridwell

07 August 2007 by littlenorty

I was just sorting through the photos I took at Brands and noticed a tribute to Ollie on Troy’s bike.

JT stripped!

07 August 2007 by Nicky Banham

Had the fantastic opportunity to watch race two at Brands from the pit wall. The bonus was getting an unobstructed view of JT throwing his leathers into the crowd as the attached photos show…

FIM endurance battle set for Germany

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

The fourth leg of the QMMF Endurance FIM World Championship, the Oschersleben 24 Hours in Germany, marks the start of the second half of the season and is set to be a decisive point in the race for...

Brands WSB photos

07 August 2007 by Als750

After numerous shots that I had to scrap, these ones turned out the best.

Well above the call of duty!

06 August 2007 by adrianwright

After a fantastic World Superbike weekend I feel I must let you know how great certain riders can be. I am sure readers will be telling how difficult certain riders were to get a photo or autograph...

Brands action shots

06 August 2007 by peter hearl

Here’s some photos from the weekend.

Brands Eurosport coverage

06 August 2007 by tony westgarth

Nice changes for the Sunday coverage. Hodgson was a great replacement for Whitham (lost voice) and James Haydon was doing the pitlane interviews! (room for improvement). This is all great to see as they have been left behind even by BSB. So where is the on-board footage?

Laconi on fire

MotoGP: Chaz Davies denied Brno MotoGP chance

It's about that pitlane ride through Mr Biaggi

MotoGP: Kevin Schwantz admits surprise at John Hopkins' Suzuki departure

MotoGP: Honda and Ducati chase Alex de Angelis for 2008 MotoGP move

British Superbikes: James Haydon unsure on Hawk Kawasaki future

World Superbikes: Ten Kate look for James Toseland's replacement

Brands WSB

World Supersport: Craig Jones pained by pelvis injury

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi facing multi-million pound tax evasion investigation

MotoGP: Casey Stoner - Beating Rossi is a 'privilege'

World Supersport: Broc Parkes: "I missed him by inches"

British Superbikes: No Steve Martin for Croft

Brno MotoGP: Jerry Burgess keen to see new Yamaha MotoGP engine

World Supersport: Tommy Hill on target for factory ride

shush, don't tell anyone

Bayliss vs JT

British Superbike re-affirms 2008 regulations

MX1: Billy Mackenzie claims third in Belgium

Alex Hofmann turns his attentions to World Superbikes

Toseland 52

Ryan Farquhar wins Mid Antrim 150

British Superbikes: Hawk Kawasaki plan James Haydon ride

British Superbikes: Alex Camier replaces Peter Hickman on Hawk Kawasaki ZX-10

Video: Brands Hatch World Supersport highlights

Troy Bayliss's tribute to Ollie Bridwell

JT stripped!

FIM endurance battle set for Germany

Brands WSB photos

Well above the call of duty!

Brands action shots

Brands Eurosport coverage

Yoshimura Suzuki win Mid Ohio AMA while Chaz Davies gets Xtreme podium

Brands WSB pics

World Superbikes: Who goes where?

Thank you James Toseland