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Assen MotoGP: FP2 cancelled after oil spill

23 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

This afternoon’s practice sessions at Assen have been cancelled, following an oil spill over one third of the circuit. Heavy rain during the first practice sessions led to many crashes, including NGM...

John Hopkins lands Suzuki wild card for Brno MotoGP

23 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

British Superbike title challenger John Hopkins has landed a wild card ride with Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad for the Czech Republic round in Brno, as was revealed by MCN last month. The American...

ACU appoint new TT Clerk of the Course

23 June 2011 by MCN Sportsdesk

ACU Events has issued a press statement announcing a new Clerk of the Course for the TT. The reshuffle comes after ACU Events came under fire at the TT, firstly when Clerk of the Course Eddie Nelson...

Assen MotoGP: Valentino Rossi curious to ride radical new Ducati

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi said he’s curious to gauge the performance of a radical new Ducati MotoGP bike in Assen tomorrow. Ducati and Rossi have pinned hopes on the new GP11.1 turning round their fortunes...

Assen MotoGP: Ben Spies relieved after Silverstone crash

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies has told MCN of the moment he feared he would be seriously injured in a high-speed crash during the recent rain-lashed British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The Texan fell heavily at over...

Assen MotoGP: Pressure less now, says Casey Stoner

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner reckons he is under less pressure now that he is leading the 2011 MotoGP world championship, as he goes in search of a fourth straight win for the first time in his career in...

Assen MotoGP: Nicky Hayden shrugs off new Ducati delay

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden did his best in Assen today to hide any frustration he may have at not getting hold of Ducati’s new MotoGP machine until the end of next month. Factory Ducati team-mate Valentino Rossi...

Assen MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa replaced by Hiroshi Aoyama

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Repsol Honda has confirmed that Dani Pedrosa will not make his long awaited MotoGP comeback in Assen this weekend. San Carlo Gresini Honda rider Hiroshi Aoyama will take his place alongside world...

FTR confirms MotoGP expansion plan

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

British chassis specialists FTR has confirmed it is working on a new project for the 1000cc MotoGP world championship in 2012. The Buckingham-based company is working on a chassis for the...

Cal Crutchlow under no pressure to return

22 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow insists he’s not felt under pressure to make a quick return to the MotoGP world championship after the heroic podium exploits of team-mate Colin Edwards in Silverstone earlier this...

Lowes gets Castrol Honda WSB call up

22 June 2011 by Michael Guy

British Superbike sensation Alex Lowes will ride for the Castrol Honda team in World Superbike as a replacement for the injured Jonathan Rea. The 20 year old from Lincoln will line up for his first...

Rossi at Silverstone

21 June 2011 by alan winstanley

Rossi on it at Silverstone

O’Halloran injury update

21 June 2011 by MCN Sportsdesk

As a result of his crash in the National Superstock 1000 race at Knockhill, HM Plant Honda rider Jason O’Halloran suffered internal injuries, resulting in an operation being necessary to remove his...

Dorna to commission independent Motegi inspection

21 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP bosses are to commission an independent inspection of radiation levels surrounding the Twin Ring Motegi circuit before a final decision on whether the rescheduled Japanese Grand Prix will go...

"I'd not done much wrong" says Dan Kneen of infamous Senior TT near miss

20 June 2011 by Guy Procter

Dan Kneen – he of the TT save of the century – says he’d “Not done much wrong” to precipitate the near-catastrophe visited upon him in the 2011 Senior TT. The 23 year old’s Kawasaki had been difficult...

Ducati to roll out radical new bike in Assen

20 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Ducati has confirmed it will roll out a radical new bike for Valentino Rossi in Assen this weekend called the GP11.1 The bike includes the current 800cc engine fitted in a chassis that Ducati has been...

Suzuki to race 800cc GSV-R in 2012?

20 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki could delay the debut of its factory 1000cc MotoGP bike and in a shock move race its current GSV-R 800cc machine in 2012. No final decision has been taken on whether Suzuki will even...

Valentino Rossi: Simoncelli must cut out mistakes

20 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes Marco Simoncelli will soon stop making the mistakes that have so far prevented the highly rated Italian from claiming his first podium finish in the MotoGP world...

Colin Edwards: Honda untouchable on acceleration

20 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards reckons this year’s factory Honda RC212V machine’s unrivalled asset is its engine acceleration, aided by a new seamless shift gearbox. Honda has won five out of the opening six races in...

Nicky Hayden hoping for chassis boost in Assen

20 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden is hoping a revised Ducati chassis will help establish him as a conistent top six challenger in MotoGP after a tough start to 2011. The American has only scored two top six finishes in...

Casey Stoner

19 June 2011 by tonyjacklin

Mrs Stoner and my 4-year-old son Seb. I’d like to thank Adriana for getting Casey to sign the little fella’s Stoner replica bike and making the day really special. I’m glad Casey won, he deserved it...

BSB Knockhill: Hill does the double

19 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

Swan Yamaha rider Tommy Hill won race two at Knockhill and in the process became the first rider this season to win both the first and second races at a round. Swan Yamaha rider Tommy Hill won race...

WSB Aragon: Biaggi manages first win of season

19 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team) managed his first win of the season in race two at Aragon. Biaggi led from the start of the race and rode consistently to stay in front of Marco Melandri...

BSB Knockhill: Hill takes race one win

19 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

Tommy Hill (Swan Yamaha) led the first race at Knockhill from his pole position start, maintaining pace to take victory. John Hopkins (Samsung Crescent Racing Suzuki) fought with MSS Colchester...

WSS Aragon: Davies takes third win of season

19 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

British Yamaha ParkinGO rider Chaz Davies took his third win of the season at Aragon. Davies has a significant lead at the top of the championship for the first time this year, finishing just ahead of...

WSB Aragon: Melandri takes race one win

19 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

Marco Melandri managed to secure his second win this season in race one at Aragon. The Yamaha World Superbike rider managed a strong start to lead briefly, before being passed by Max Biaggi (Aprilia...

BSB Knockhill: Tommy Hill takes pole

18 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

Swan Yamaha rider Tommy Hill took his second pole position this season in the rain soaked qualifying at Knockhill. Hill battled the inclement conditions to start race one tomorrow ahead of John...

WSB Aragon: Melandri takes pole

18 June 2011 by Tom Cambio

Yamaha World Superbike Team rider Marco Melandri took pole position in the final minutes of Superpole 3 at Aragon, putting in an impressive performance to relegate Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia Racing)...

WSB Aragon: Checa regains control in Spain – One second covers top 16

18 June 2011 by Michael Guy

Championship leader Carlos Checa made the improvements he promised yesterday to become the pace setter and provisional pole man after second qualifying this morning. In much cooler air and track...

WSB Aragon: Melandri heads Checa in first qualifying, Camier fourth

17 June 2011 by Michael Guy

Marco Melandri backed up his impressive free practice performance by clocking the fastest lap in the opening qualifying in session at Aragon today. The factory Yamaha man was the only rider to set a...

Cal Crutchlow aiming for Assen return

17 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

British rider Cal Crutchlow is pulling out all the stops to be fit to ride in next weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen, including undergoing a course of extreme cold treatment called...

WSS Aragon: Kawasaki men Parkes and Salom dominate

17 June 2011 by Michael Guy

Motocard Kawasaki riders Broc Parkes and David Salom stamped their authority on the opening qualifying session at Aragon by securing the first two places on the provisional front row. Misano race...

Donington World Endurance cancelled

17 June 2011 by MCN sportsdesk

The World Endurance race scheduled for August 20/21 at Donington Park has been cancelled. The FIM has issued this press statement: “It is with considerable regret that we have learnt from the English...

WSB Aragon: Melandri takes charge in opening Free Practice

17 June 2011 by Michael Guy

Factory Yamaha man Marco Melandri topped the time sheets in the opening Free Practice session at Aragon today. The 28 year old Italian was the first man to dip under the two minute bracket to set a...

Assen comeback still in doubt for Dani Pedrosa

17 June 2011 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa’s return to MotoGP action at next weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen is still in doubt, despite the Spaniard undergoing a second operation on his damaged right collarbone...

Rossi's Silverstone crash

17 June 2011 by its mand

Rossi’s crash at Vale during Sunday morning practice.