2008

Estoril MotoGP: Valentino Rossi unhurt after big high-side crash

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s bid to end his long winless streak in Portugal this weekend has started in painful but fast fashion with the Italian suffering a big high-side crash in the opening MotoGP free...

Estoril MotoGP: Bradley Smith and Danny Webb crash unhurt

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

British duo Bradley Smith and Danny Webb have walked away from first 125GP free practice crashes at a cool, wet and windy Estoril this morning. Spanish GP podium finisher Smith ended the session with...

Estoril MotoGP: Engine blow for Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Honda duo Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa have been left reeling after finding out that a test on a new pneumatic valve engine in Estoril on Monday has been cancelled. World championship leader...

Estoril MotoGP: Marco Melandri gets new electronics

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri is using new electronic software on his factory Ducati in Portugal this weekend to try and help him recover from a disastrous start to 2008. Melandri has endured a nightmare move to...

Estoril MotoGP: Casey Stoner fastest in mixed conditions

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has topped the timesheets in a first free practice session run in mixed conditions in Estoril this morning. Stoner’s best time of 1.47.900 denied Valentino Rossi...

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden confident for Estoril

10 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden believes he is capable of joining the fight at the front of MotoGP in 2008 after his morale-boosting fourth place in last month’s Spanish GP. The American goes into this weekend’s Estoril...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner looks to get back on track in Estoril

10 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner is confident he can get the defence of his MotoGP crown back on track this weekend in Portugal. The Aussie arrives in Estoril hoping to quickly banish the memory...

Win a seasons racing with MCN and the GSX-R Trophy

10 April 2008 by MCN Sport Desk

MCN has joined forces with the ACU Suzuki GSX-R600 Trophy to give you the chance to race for free this season. The GSX-R Trophy is a one make series which is now going into its second season following...

Get closer to the action with MotoGP Impact

09 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

MotoGP fans will feel a little closer to the action from this weekend as the Portugese race will see the launch of the new MotoGP Impact service. The service will include branded internet SKYPE-type...

MotoGP: Anthony West ready to gamble with new chassis

09 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Struggling factory Kawasaki rider Anthony West has said he is willing to gamble on using an untried chassis for the first time in Estoril this weekend to try and spark an improvement in his...

MotoGP: Estoril track knowledge key for James Toseland

09 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland reckons the key to him continuing the impressive start to his MotoGP career will largely depend on how quickly he can learn the Estoril circuit this weekend. Estoril is the first track...

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo keen to bounce back in Estoril

09 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Rookie star Jorge Lorenzo believes he has the mental strength to bounce back from his disappointing Spanish MotoGP with another podium challenge in this weekend’s Estoril clash in Portugal. Although...

MCN's Michael Neeves in Henderson R1 Cup - Round one Brands Hatch

09 April 2008 by Michael Neeves

As you know, last weekend’s British Superbike round at Brands Hatch was cancelled due to the snow. I’ve never seen Brands under four inches of snow before, let alone in the spring, and it was a big...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi hopeful of more Estoril success

09 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi is confident that he can notch another Estoril victory this weekend to end his worst barren run in MotoGP since his rookie year in 2000. The Portuguese circuit was one of only four...

World Superbikes: Riyuichi Kiyonari: “I wanted to be on the podium”

08 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda man Ryuichi Kiyonari showed that he has the pace to run at the front of WSB with a classy fourth place at Valencia, but was disappointed not to claim his first ever WSB...

MotoGP: Honda electronics can improve says Nicky Hayden

08 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

American Nicky Hayden believes Honda can still improve its sophisticated electronics system in 2008, despite significant winter developments. Hayden got his new season up and running with fourth place...

MotoGP: Younger generation starting to takeover says Andrea Dovizioso

08 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

The impressive performances of rookies like Jorge Lorenzo and James Toseland is the signal that a new generation is closing in on becoming the dominant force in MotoGP. That’s the view of JIR Scot...

MotoGP: Chris Vermeulen urges Bridgestone improvement

08 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen has called on Bridgestone to accelerate development of its new tyres, with several riders still campaigning last year’s rubber. Vermeulen was one of several Bridgestone runners to use...

MotoGP: James Toseland looking for podium places

08 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s James Toseland says he’s finally realising he can continue his World Superbike success in MotoGP. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider has so far enjoyed two top six finishes in Qatar and Jerez plus a...

Video: Snow action for R1 Cup at Brands Hatch

08 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Brands hatch should have seen the opening round of the R1 Cup supporting the British Superbike championship, but the whole day got snowed of. MCN man Michael Neeves will be racing in the R1 Cup this year, check out the video below to see how he got on at his first round and just how bad the snow was at Brands Hatch.

MotoGP: Tech 3 boss praises Michelin revival

08 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland and Colin Edwards’ Tech 3 Yamaha team boss has praised Michelin after a promising start to the 2008 MotoGP world championship. British rookie Toseland has claimed top six finishes in...

Video: World Superbikes: Carlos Checa talks Valencia last corner crash

08 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa had a seriously eventful home race at Valencia after wiping out German Max Neukirchner at the final corner in race one before climbing on to the podium in race two. The Spanish Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider now sits joint third alongside Troy Corser in the championship standings and clearly has the potential to take race wins now that his Honda CBR1000RR is fully developed. In the...