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Big discounts on Early Bird tickets for Silverstone WSB

19 July 2013 by MCN Staff

As Silverstone prepares to host the British round of World Superbike Championship on 2nd to 4th August time is running out to get an early bird deal for greatly reduced ticket prices. The Early Bird offer comes to a close at 12 noon on Tuesday 23 July. While admission for children is free in non-reserved seats*, the ‘Early Bird’ offer presents savings against on the day prices of up to £35 on...

WSB Moscow Q1 – Sykes on provisional pole, Checa in the mix

19 July 2013 by Michael Guy

Kawasaki rider Tom Sykes continued his seemingly unstoppable momentum which has seen him win four of the last six races with another day at the top of the timesheets after the opening qualifying session at Moscow Raceway. Sykes posted a 1’35.567 on the 19th and final lap of the session to secure provisional pole ahead of in form Italians David Giugliano and Marco Melandri. While Sykes’ leader...

Moscow WSS Q1 - Sofuoglu from Lowes at Moscow Raceway

19 July 2013 by Gordon Ritchie

Kenan Sofuoglu drew first blood in Russia to secure provisional pole position for round eight of the World Supersport Championship at the Moscow Raceway. His 1’38.088 lap time was more than 0.152 seconds ahead of championship leader Sam Lowes and 0.6 seconds better than Lowes’ Yakhnich Motorsports Yamaha team-mate Vladimir Leonov in third. Kawasaki privateer Alessandro Antonelli (GO Eleven Team)...

WSB Moscow FP1 – Melandri sets the pace in opening session

19 July 2013 by Michael Guy

BMW GoldBet rider Marco Melandri started his World Superbike weekend at the Moscow Raceway in the best possible way by setting the fastest time in the opening Free Practice session. The 30 year old posted a best lap of 1.36.101 as he sets out to improve on his two fourth place finishes at Imola last time out. Second spot went to fast Italian David Guigliano onboard his Althea Racing Aprilia...

Colin Edwards unsure of MotoGP future

19 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

American veteran Colin Edwards admits he is unsure if he will still be racing in MotoGP in 2014. The Texan’s Forward Racing squad will lease Yamaha YZR-M1 engines for next season but there has been no...

Cal Crutchlow nearing future decision

19 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow is nearing making a final decision on his 2014 MotoGP plans, with the British rider’s future dominating paddock gossip once again in Laguna Seca. The 27-year-old is likely to make a...

Nicky Hayden pondering options after confirming Ducati departure

19 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden fears his MotoGP career could be coming to an end after the American confirmed on the eve of his home race at Laguna Seca that he wouldn’t be having his factory Ducati renewed for...

Guintoli’s championship bid at risk after dislocating collarbone

18 July 2013 by Michael Guy

Factory Aprilia rider Sylvain Guintoli will attempt to race in round eight of the WSB championship at the Moscow Raceway this weekend, despite suffering a dislocated collarbone last Sunday. The...

German MotoGP dashboard

17 July 2013 by MCN

With major title contenders Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa highsiding themselves out of contention it was left to the rookie, the King and the satelitte rider to make ground at the top of the...

Where would you like to see Nicky Hayden next?

17 July 2013 by MCN

With Nicky Hayden’s future in the factory Ducati squad seemingly non-existent the 2006 MotoGP champion may have to move classes. But where? pollcomment

Brands Hatch BSB: Series leader Byrne arrives with target on his back

17 July 2013 by Michael Guy

The MCE British Superbike Championship ascends on the GP track at Brands Hatch this weekend for another crucial round at the Kent circuit. Series leader Shane Byrne not only arrives as the most successful racer at the GP track with seven straight wins he will have an enormous target on his back as his rivals aim to end he recent domination. There is no doubt that Byrne is on a roll in 2013 with...

Lorenzo heads to Laguna

17 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed on twitter that he will travel to Laguna Seca for the next round of the MotoGP world championship. The reigning world champion was in doubt after two operations in two...

HRC boss: Laguna challenge no problem for Marc Marquez

16 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

The fact that Marc Marquez will have never ridden anything bigger than a scooter around the Laguna Seca track when he begins the first MotoGP practice session on Friday morning will not pose any...

Nicky Hayden told no factory Ducati ride in 2014

16 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden will not be offered a new factory Ducati contract for 2014. The universally popular American was told by Ducati during last weekend’s German MotoGP round at the Sachsenring’s of the...

Speedway: Brits can’t handle dominant Danes

16 July 2013 by Tony Hoare

Britain’s speedway team finished second to reigning world champions Denmark in their World Cup qualifier at King’s Lynn last night. The Danes finished a dominant 14 points clear of Britain, the United States and Sweden to go straight to Saturday night’s final in Prague. The Brits also go to the Czech capital, but they face Thursday night’s race-off, an event they must win if they are to qualify...

Scott Redding unfazed by shrinking title advantage

16 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

British rider Scott Redding says he is not overly concerned at seeing a big Moto2 world championship advantage cut to just 23-points after he struggled to a season worst result of seventh in Germany...

Cal Crutchlow not upset to miss out on maiden win

15 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow may still be seeking to end Britain’s 32-year winless run in the MotoGP world championship but denied he had missed a golden chance to claim a first premier win in Germany yesterday...

Forward Racing sign Yamaha engine deal?

15 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

The Italian-based Forward Racing squad is understood to have clinched a deal to lease YZR-M1 engines from Yamaha for the 2014 MotoGP world championship. The final deadline for confirming orders with...

Marquez, Crutchlow and Rossi talk 2013 title race

15 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

A dramatic German MotoGP weekend blew the 2013 world championship wide open with rookie Marc Marquez’s fourth straight win at the Sachsenring moving him to the top of the points standings. Marquez...

Jorge Lorenzo to race in Laguna Seca?

15 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Injury-ravaged Jorge Lorenzo might have ruled himself out of competing in this weekend’s Laguna Seca MotoGP round, but Yamaha has left the door open for the reigning world champion to return in...

German MotoGP: Marquez scorches to win

14 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez has scorched to victory in Germany, taking the win easily despite a late challenge from Cal Crutchlow. Valentino Rossi led off the line, although Stefan Bradl was able to squeeze past on...

German Moto2: Torres takes surprise victory

14 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Jordi Torres was the unexpected winner of today’s Moto2 race at the Saschenring, in a race that was unhelpful to the fortunes of the leading championship contenders. Torres was part of an early four...

German Moto3: Rins makes it a double with German win

14 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Texan Moto3 winner Alex Rins has added to his total by taking victory today in Germany to consolidate his hold on third in the championship, ahead of main rivals Luis Salom and Maverick Viñales. Rins...

Dani Pedrosa ruled out of German MotoGP race

14 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

A vicious high-side crash in yesterday morning’s third practice session at the Sachsenring has ruled Dani Pedrosa out of this afternoon’s German MotoGP round. The Spaniard suffered a small fracture in...

Jorge Lorenzo withdraws from Laguna Seca MotoGP race

14 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed that he will not compete in the forthcoming Laguna Seca MotoGP clash in California to give himself as much time as possible to make a full recovery from an injury-ravaged...

Dani Pedrosa unsure of Sachsenring start

13 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Dani Pedrosa remains a doubt for tomorrow’s German MotoGP round at the Sachsenring after he suffered a sickening high-side crash in this morning’s third free practice...

Jorge Lorenzo completes further shoulder surgery

13 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo has undergone a second major operation on his left shoulder in 15 days after a vicious Sachsenring high-side yesterday (Friday) ruled the reigning world champion out of the German MotoGP...

German Moto2: Xavier Simeon takes surprise pole

13 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Xavier Simeon was the surprise pole man for tomorrow’s Moto2 race in Germany after a late lap gave him the first spot ahead of second front row surprise Jordi Torres and title contender Pol...

Andrea Dovizioso wrecks new Ducati chassis

13 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

This is Andrea Dovizioso’s high-speed crash in Germany (yesterday) that wrecked Ducati’s hopes of getting priceless date and information on a brand new GP13 chassis. The Italian tested the new frame...

German MotoGP: Marquez takes pole at crashfest Sachsenring

13 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez is on pole for tomorrow’s German Grand prix, after a weekend of big crashes has led to a much-depleted grid for the race. Championship favourites Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa both sat...

Germany Moto3: Rins takes pole as Salom goes pop

13 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

Alex Rins will start tomorrow’s German moto3 race from pole position, after championship leader Luis Salom’s Red Bull KTM exploded during hsi fastest run of the session. Salom’s fastest lap of free...

Title defence difficult but not impossible for Lorenzo

12 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has admitted the chances of factory Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo successfully defending his MotoGP world title in 2013 will be difficult after the Spaniard’s latest injury nightmare...

Cal Crutchlow escapes serious injury after two fast practice crashes

12 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow’s bid for a fourth MotoGP podium of 2013 got off to a painful and tough start in Germany today after the British rider was left battered and bruised after two heavy practice...

Photos sequence: Jorge Lorenzo ruled out of Sachsenring race

12 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

This is the spectacular high-side crash during practice at the Sachsenring earlier today that has dealt Jorge Lorenzo’s hopes of capturing a third successive MotoGP crown a massive blow. The Spaniard,...

German MotoGP: Lorenzo crashes, bends plate in shoulder

12 July 2013 by Simon Patterson

World champion Jorge Lorenzo crashed heavily today out of the second free practice session for the German Grand prix at Sachsenring, having set the fastest time of the day in the opening...

Scott Redding closing on Gresini Honda MotoGP deal?

12 July 2013 by Matthew Birt

Scott Redding is on the brink of signing a deal to move to MotoGP with Fausto Gresini’s Honda squad in 2014. The agreement would see the rising British star, who is currently leading the Moto2 world...