August

Joan Lascorz speaks about Imola crash and injury

31 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Following the accident at Imola during official testing in the Superbike World Championship last April 2 we would like to communicate the following about the condition of Joan Lascorz. Joan remains...

Casey Stoner begins recovery after successful ankle surgery

30 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner has started his recovery after undergoing successful surgery on the right ankle he seriously injured in a high speed qualifying crash in Indianapolis 12 days...

Cadwell Park – Still learning

30 August 2012 by Michael Neeves

Not only has the weather this year tested the patience of the nation, it has buggered-up any opportunity to test properly. Bemsee provide a whole day’s testing on the Friday before a meeting, but this...

Nicky Hayden confident for Misano return

30 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden is confident he will be back in action at the next MotoGP race in Misano having made good progress from injuries that kept him out of the recent Brno round in the Czech Republic. Hayden...

Valentino Rossi likely to race new chassis in Misano

30 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi is likely to race a new chassis when the MotoGP world championship resumes at his home race in Misano next month. The Italian spent a two-day test at the Misano track this week...

Poll: Will Rossi succeed on a Yamaha?

29 August 2012

The Doctor’s back on a bike capable of winning next year, but does it still have what it takes? Not only is he back on a Yamaha, with whom he has already won world titles, but Jorge Lorenzo has...

Jorge Lorenzo: No number one at Yamaha in 2013

29 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo has denied he will be Yamaha’s clear number one rider in 2013 with preferred treatment over rival Valentino Rossi. The Spaniard will renew hostilities with Rossi from inside Yamaha’s...

Tech 3 boss: Ducati talks distracted Cal Crutchlow

29 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Uncertainty surrounding his future and the constant dithering by Ducati over a lucrative factory contract distracted Cal Crutchlow on and off the track in the last few MotoGP races. That’s the view of...

Poor man's racing?

28 August 2012 by jonathancharles

I’m skint and I want to go racing. What is the best way to get the most out of my very limited budget? I’m open to any form of racing (on/off road), I just want to get the biggest bang per buck.

Share your congratulations for Cal Crutchlow

28 August 2012

Cal Crutchlow became the first British rider on a MotoGP podium in 12 years with a fantastic third place at Brno on Sunday. His first reponse to the result was to think of British fans, so we thought...

Casey Stoner’s crew heading back to Ducati with Andrea Dovizioso?

28 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner’s factory Honda crew could be heading back to Ducati in 2013 to work with Andrea Dovizioso. Talks are on-going about the Australian’s crew, led by Italian Cristian Gabbarini, moving back...

Jonathan Rea grasps dream chance on Casey Stoner’s Honda

28 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jonathan Rea admitted his chance to ride double MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner’s factory Honda RC213V machine in Brno yesterday was a ‘dream come true’. The British rider was drafted in by Repsol...

Double Win for Tommy Hill

27 August 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

Tommy Hill completed an emphatic double in Monday’s second British Superbike Championship race at Cadwell Park, coming home just over two seconds clear of Josh Brookes. The Swan Yamaha rider grabbed...

Jorge Lorenzo tests 2013 Yamaha YZR-M1 in Brno

27 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo has made his debut on Yamaha’s factory 2013 YZR-M1 prototype machine at the Brno circuit today. Lorenzo started the one-day test lapping on his current YZR-M1 1000cc machine...

Tommy Hill Extends his Championship Lead

27 August 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

Tommy Hill extended his British Superbike Championship lead further in Monday’s first race at Cadwell Park with the Swan Yamaha rider putting in a faultless performance on a cloudy but dry day. Second...

First pics: Jonathan Rea tests Repsol Honda in Brno

27 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

British rider Jonathan Rea has completed his first laps on board Casey Stoner’s factory Honda RC213V machine at a cool and windy Brno this morning. Rea is replacing injured reigning world champion...

Cal Crutchlow elated with maiden MotoGP podium

27 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow could barely contain his delight after he became the first British rider in 12 years to stand on a MotoGP rostrum in yesterday’s Czech Republic clash in Brno. A stunning third place behind dominant Spanish duo Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo saw the 26-year-old become the first British rider on a MotoGP podium since Jeremy McWilliams took third at Donington Park in 2000. Starting from...

Brno MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa hails ‘unbelievable’ victory

27 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa hailed his stunning last gasp Brno MotoGP victory as ‘unbelievable’ as he piled the pressure on fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo in the 2012 title hunt. Barely split by more than two or three-tenths for the entire 22-lap race, Pedrosa came out on top of a thrilling final lap duel to claim his third win of the season. The pair exchanged the lead four times on the final lap and Pedrosa...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo reflects on last corner defeat

27 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo admitted he got his tactics wrong in the closing stages of a thrilling Brno MotoGP yesterday (Sunday) after he suffered a last lap defeat to title rival Dani Pedrosa. Lorenzo had seized the lead from his Repsol Honda rival with a daring move at Turn 7, but he was undone at the final chicane after running wide and letting Pedrosa snatch a stunning last gasp win. Lorenzo, who now leads...

Valentino Rossi: Lorenzo still title favourite

27 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes Jorge Lorenzo is still the favourite to clinch his second MotoGP world title in 2012, despite a last lap defeat in Brno to Spanish rival Dani Pedrosa reducing his advantage to just 13-points. Lorenzo led the 22-lap race going into the final chicane but he ran wide at the left-hander and Pedrosa pounced to snatch the victory powering through the right-hander. Pedrosa won by...

Alex Lowes Pole Position

26 August 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

Alex Lowes took his WFR Honda to a brilliant pole position at Cadwell Park on Sunday afternoon, overcoming difficult, damp conditions in the early stages of the qualifying session to take top spot for...

Cal Crutchlow takes maiden podium in Brno thriller

26 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow ended a 12-year wait for a British rider to score a MotoGP podium after he took third place in this afternoon’s Brno MotoGP race. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider finished behind a...

WSB Moscow: Melandri takes race two win and championship lead

26 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Marco Melandri stormed to his sixth race win of the season with a brilliant ride in race two at Moscow Raceway. The 29 year old Italian made his way up through the field and although unable to pull...

Marc Marquez tightens grip on Moto2 title chase

26 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

A fourth win in the last five Moto2 races increased Marc Marquez’s commanding world championship lead to 48-points at the Brno circuit today. The Spaniard brilliantly held off the challenge from Swiss...

Moscow WSB: Sofuoglu wins to extend championship lead while Lowes stutters

26 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Kenan Sofuoglu secured victory in the 10th round of the World Supersport championship to extend his championship lead to a commanding 33 points. Sofuoglu’s victory came after an intense early battle...

Jonas Folger wins Brno Moto3 race

26 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

German Jonas Folger superbly mastered tricky conditions at the Brno circuit earlier today to collect his first Moto3 victory. Heavy rain that fell earlier in the day had stopped in the build-up to...

WSB Moscow: Sykes takes historic victory in first ever Russian race

26 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Tom Sykes secured a brilliant start to finish race win onboard his factory Kawasaki Superbike in race one of the WSB championship at the Moscow Raceway. The 26 lap race started on a damp track with...

Ben Spies close to shock Gresini Honda deal?

25 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies is edging closer to committing his future to MotoGP after it emerged in Brno today he is locked in talks over a shock move to the Gresini Honda squad for 2013. The Texan seemed certain to...

Jonathan Rea set to test for Repsol Honda in Brno

25 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

British rider Jonathan Rea is expected to be given a golden chance to show Honda that he is worthy of a full-time MotoGP ride in 2013 after being handed the opportunity to test Casey Stoner’s factory RC213V machine in Brno on Monday. Rea, who is currently in Moscow with his Ten Kate Honda squad for round 11 of the World Superbike championship, is being lined up to fly to the Czech Republic to link...

WSS Moscow: Cluzel takes pole, Lowes on front row

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

PTR Honda rider Jules Cluzel secured pole position for the Russian round of the World Supersport Championship today. The French rider finished ahead of championship leader Kenan Sofuoglu and Brit Sam...

WSB Moscow: Checa takes charge in Superpole

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa secured pole position for tomorrow’s two WSB races at the Moscow Raceway after setting a stunning 1.34.193s lap during Superpole 3. The Spanish rider gained most of his time in the tight...

Cal Crutchlow storms to front row in Brno

25 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow celebrated his new Monster Yamaha Tech 3 contract in superb style today to claim his fourth front row start of the 2012 MotoGP world championship in the Czech Republic. The British...

Manx GP fatality

25 August 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

The Manx Motor Cycle Club, the organisers of the Manx Grand Prix, have announce the death of Steve Osborne, 60, from Douglas, Isle of Man following an incident by Alexander Drive on the approach to...

WSB Moscow: Brits up their game in second Free Practice

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea led a British and Irish rider charge during second Free Practice at Moscow today. After a slow start to the weekend, Rea moved to the top of the time sheets during the 45 minute session...

Cal Crutchlow to stay with Tech 3 Yamaha for 2013

25 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

British rider Cal Crutchlow has signed a new one-year deal with the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad for the 2013 MotoGP world championship. The 26-year-old will stay on board a satellite YZR-M1 machine next season and be joined by compatriot Bradley Smith, who moves up from the Tech 3 Moto2 squad on a two-year deal for 2013 and 2014. Crutchlow had looked certain at one stage to leave Herve Poncharal’s...

Tech 3 Yamaha confirms Bradley Smith’s MotoGP switch

25 August 2012 by Matthew Birt

The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad has confirmed in Brno today (Saturday) that Bradley Smith will definitely move to MotoGP to partner fellow British rider Cal Crutchlow in 2013. The Oxfordshire rider, who currently rides for the Tech 3 Racing Moto2 squad, signed a three-year deal with Herve Poncharal’s French-based squad last September. The deal included a two-year contract to ride a YZR-M1 1000cc...