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Ducati confirm Feel Racing as WSB partners

15 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Ducati have unveiled their official WSB team for 2014, as they, as reported weeks ago in MCN, link up with former factory BMW outfit Feel Racing to run Chaz Davies and Davide Giugliano, in an attempt...

New WSB schedule and qualifying format for 2014

15 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

The World Superbike Commission have announced a major reshuffle to the weekend calendar for 2014, with races moving closer in the day to each other and superpole being reworked to match the MotoGP...

Lowes impresses on Moto2 debut

15 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Sam Lowes has made his Moto2 debut, surprising many in the paddock to end his first day seventh fastest against experienced competition. The Supersport World Champion, who has signed for the Speed-Up...

Ian Hutchinson takes pole position for the Macau Grand Prix

15 November 2013 by Stephen Davison

He’s back! Ian Hutchinson emphatically marked his return to road racing by sensationally snatching pole position for Saturday’s Macau Grand Prix on the Milwaukee Yamaha R1. The Bingley Bullet hasn’t...

Eugene Laverty rubbishes Suzuki MotoGP link

14 November 2013 by Matthew Birt

Eugene Laverty has rubbished suggestions that his new World Superbike deal with Suzuki comes with a guarantee that he will switch to the Japanese factory’s MotoGP project in 2015. The Irishman ended a...

Day joins Whitham at Eurosport for WSB

14 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

British Eurosport has announced their 2014 World Superbike team, with Steve Day joining Jamie Whitham for the world series. Jack Burnicle, previously the primary WSB voice for the channel, will become...

Rutter dominates opening qualifying for Macau Grand Prix

14 November 2013 by Stephen Davison

Michael Rutter dominated the opening qualifying session for the Macau Grand Prix in China today by setting a lap that was more than 1.5 seconds faster than anyone else in the field. Chasing his ninth...

Cal Crutchlow: ‘Nearly impossible to go faster’

13 November 2013 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow completed his first factory Ducati test in Valencia today, admitting it was ‘nearly impossible’ to improve on his lowly 12th position on the final timesheets. The British rider set a...

Downunder Motorsport Team nearly there

13 November 2013 by Gordon Ritchie

An Australian dream team trying to find a spot in the WSB paddock next year is currently being organised by the vastly experienced former Honda and BMW Crew Chief Tom Larsen and double WSB Champion...

Bradley Smith takes shock second in Valencia test

13 November 2013 by Matthew Birt

British rider Bradley Smith delivered the final shock of 2013 in Valencia today when the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider finished a three-day MotoGP test with the second fastest time. Running a soft...

Laverty joins Fixi Crescent Suzuki for 2014

13 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Eugene Laverty has joined the Fixi Crescent Suzuki squad for 2014, as revealed by MCN weeks ago. Laverty will race the World Superbike Championship for the Dorset-based team, probably alongside Alex...

Dunlop joins Tyco Suzuki for 2014

12 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Tyco Suzuki has sensationally announced a last minute addition to their roadracing lineup, with William Dunlop set to join the Northern Irish team for 2014. Dunlop, who had a disappointing 2013 with...

Brookes joins Bridewell at Milwaukee Yamaha

12 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Milwaukee Yamaha have finally confirmed their 2014 line-up for the MCE British Superbike Championship, with Josh Brookes joining Tommy Bridewell at the Guisborough based team. Brookes said: “Three...

Marquez fastest on 2014 bike at day two of test

12 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

New world champion Marc Marquez has finished the second day of post-season testing at Valencia over a second quicker than the fastest lap of Sunday’s race, as he lapped only 0.3 off his qualifying...

Rossi happy with progress with new chief Galbusera

12 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi says that his first day testing without Jeremy Burgess at his side was ‘emotional,’ but that he’s pleased with the progress he’s made with new crew chief Silvano Galbusera, who has...

Paul Bird waiting for improved Aprilia deal

12 November 2013 by Matthew Birt

British team boss Paul Bird says he will have no hesitation to quit MotoGP unless he can get increased support from Italian factory Aprilia. Bird met with Aprilia boss Ramono Albesiano last Saturday...

Lorenzo takes charge on first day of Valencia test

11 November 2013 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo was fastest on the opening day of the 2014 season at Valencia, as testing got underway immediately for next season. Cal Crutchlow also rode his first laps on Ducati, while Scott Redding...