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China MotoGP John Surtees supported 125GP team unveiled

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

A new 125GP team spearheaded by British motorsport icon John Surtees has been officially unveiled on the first day of the China MotoGP in Shanghai today (Friday). The Maxtra team, which will have...

China MotoGP: James Toseland upbeat despite 13th place

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland says he’s not overly concerned after his China debut saw him finish the opening day of free practice down in 13th place. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider had only ever seen the...

China MotoGP: Valentino Rossi hails best day of 2008

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reckons the opening day of the China GP was his best of 2008 as he topped the timesheets after the first two free practice sessions at a hot and humid Shanghai. The Fiat Yamaha rider...

China MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo major doubt after massive high-side

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo will bravely try and ride through the pain barrier tomorrow after he suffered a fractured left ankle in a massive high-side crash in Shanghai earlier...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National and Junior + Senior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship – Round Two at Snetterton

01 May 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National and Junior + Senior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship – Round Two at Snetterton, Norfolk on 17th + 18th May 2008 – words and images by Alfonso Lygo Preview...

China MotoGP: Valentino Rossi ‘curious’ ahead of Shanghai showdown

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reckons he is curious to discover whether his factory Yamaha can mount a sustained victory challenge on a track suited to Bridgestone tyres when he bids to end a seven race losing...

China MotoGP: Nicky Hayden admits speed fear

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

American Nicky Hayden has admitted a lack of top speed could prove to be a severe handicap in this weekend’s Shanghai MotoGP clash. The China venue features the longest straight on the world...

China MotoGP: Colin Edwards wants new Yamaha deal

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Texan Colin Edwards has again stated his desire to remain in MotoGP after the 2008 season. Talking on the eve of this weekend’s China MotoGP clash in Shanghai, the Tech 3 Yamaha rider confirmed he no...

British Superbikes: Atsushi Watanabe slips in Oulton trackday

01 May 2008 by Rob Hull

Atsushi Watanabe has squeezed in a quick trackday at Oulton Park just a couple of days before the BSB field rolls into paddock at the Cheshire circuit. The two-time Japanese Superbike Champion is...

World Superbikes: Michel Fabrizio undergoes successful arm pump operation

01 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Michel Fabrizio has undergone surgery on his right forearm to alleviate problems he was experiencing in races with arm pump. The 23-year-old Italian left the Assen circuit at the...

Scott Nicholls diary: Slovenian Speedway GP

01 May 2008 by Mark Thursfield

MCN has joined up with British Speedway GP rider Scott Nicholls who will write a diary telling of his antics and races from the past week. Here is his first account following the Slovenian Speedway...

China MotoGP: Toni Elias confident in Ducati

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Struggling Spaniard Toni Elias has backed Ducati and Bridgestone to help him turn round his fortunes after a dismal start to 2008. Elias has scored just four points in the opening three races and like...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi ready for Shanghai showdown

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes the acid test of how much Bridgestone tyres have enhanced his chances of claiming back the MotoGP world crown will come in this weekend’s China clash. Rossi heads to the Far...

British Superbikes: Leon Camier to put injuries behind him

01 May 2008 by Rob Hull

Airwaves Ducati’s Leon Camier says he’s ready to put his injury problems behind him and secure a top result at Oulton Park this weekend. Camier scored a fifth and a fourth on his debut race weekend...

China MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo confident after arm operation

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Rookie sensation Jorge Lorenzo has admitted he is confident he will pose a serious threat in this weekend’s China MotoGP clash having recovered from recent arm surgery. The 20-year-old Spaniard had a...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner bullish about title prospects

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner reckons it is too early to begin to worry about the defence of his world title slipping away as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing run in Shanghai this weekend. The Aussie...

China MotoGP: Eugene Laverty ready after nightmare build-up

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Irish 250GP privateer Eugene Laverty is confident he can register another points-scoring finish in Shanghai this weekend after he endured a nightmare journey to the Far East. The Blusens Aprilia has...