2015 | Page 21

Fast times on Day 1 for Honda, 2016 bike for Day 2

15 July 2015 by Steve English

A test for factory riders kicked off at Misano with the track getting an initial thumbs up from the the Honda riders riders after resurfacing work over the winter. With World Superbikes having already...

Marquez assesses rookie Moto2 campaign

15 July 2015 by Steve English

Alex Marquez has had a difficult time adapting to the Moto2 class with two top ten finishes interspersed with difficult races where he has fallen to the back of the pack and had to fight through to...

Bridgestone pleased with performance of asymmetric front tyre

15 July 2015 by Steve English

Bridgestone’s asymmetric front tyre was well received by riders in Germany with the likes of Bradley Smith saying that the tyre was “really good” during the race. Bridgestone’s Shinji Aoki, their...

Disastrous weekend after "Amateur" problems for Laverty

14 July 2015 by Steve English

Eugene Laverty had a miserable weekend in Germany with the Irishman struggling en route to a 17th place finish. On Saturday Laverty said that a change of tyre warmers led to problems with tyre...

Mike Webb gives his view on Moto3 penalties

14 July 2015 by Steve English

Rider behaviour has been a huge issue throughout the year with Moto3 rider sitting back and waiting for a tow from a faster rider. The practice is deemed necessary by the riders because at some...

No warning for crash but Redding starting to get comfortable

14 July 2015 by Steve English

Scott Redding came away disappointed to have crashed out of the German Grand Prix but started to show progress on the Marc VDS Honda. Redding has endured a miserable year with the highlight being a...

Hopkins ‘in awe’ of Moto Rapido Panigale

13 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Returning MCE British Superbike racer John Hopkins says he’s been left ‘in awe’ after his first taste of the Moto Rapido Ducati Panigale he will contest at next weekend’s Brands Hatch round of the...

Flipped grids in Brands Hatch BSB rules shake-up – and £50,000 up for grabs!

13 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

The MCE British Superbike championship will be turned on its head this weekend for a one-off Brands Hatch spectacular, with a new race two format, and a huge prize fund and double championship points...

Marquez leads Honda one-two in Germany

12 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez topped the times in every session in Germany and waltzed away with the victory at the Sachsenring. While Jorge Lorenzo got the jump at the start Marquez was able to get past him in the...

Simeon claims first Grand Prix win

12 July 2015 by Steve English

Xavier Simeon claimed his first Grand prix victory after a superbly judged race from the Gresini rider. Simeon, who had a podium at the season opening Qatar Grand Prix, had a superb finish to the 29...

Dominant Danny wins again

12 July 2015 by Steve English

In a field where a tenths of a second is prized Danny Kent had seconds to spare on his rivals in today’s Moto3 German Grand Prix. Kent, who started from pole position, had to battle in the early laps...

Laverty to pay tribute to Dr John Hinds

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Eugene Laverty will pay tribute to Dr John Hinds during tomorrow’s German Grand Prix by wearing a replica of the travelling medic’s helmet at the Sachsenring. With over 30 Helicopter Emergency Medical...

Zarco on pole with Rabat and Lowes struggling

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Moto2 championship leader Johann Zarco claimed his third consecutive pole position by leading the way in qualifying ahead of tomorrow’s German Grand Prix. Zarco, who has won three times from pole this...

Marquez takes German pole

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez’s domination of the German Grand Prix was maintained today with the reigning world champion taking pole position from Dani Pedrosa. Marquez, who has not been beaten at the Sachsenring...

Hernandez and Vinales through to QP2

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Yonny Hernandez and Maverick Vinales moved through to QP2 but Scott Redding once again was caught out in the opening session and finished fourth fastest. The softer tyres available the rest of the QP1...

Marquez fastest in final practice

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez maintained his perfect record at the Sachsenring by leading the way in FP4 from Dani Pedrosa and Scott Redding. Redding has had a much stronger weekend in Germany and despite having to...

Kent crashes but still claims pole

11 July 2015 by Steve English

A crash with 15 minutes remaining wasn’t enough to derail Danny Kent in qualifying with the championship leader taking pole by a comfortable half a second at Sachsenring. Kent had a low side at Turn...

Morbidelli fastest ahead of qualifying

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Franco Morbidelli was fastest ahead of qualifying in Moto2 with title rivals Johann Zarco and Tito Rabat his closest pursuers but with the rest of the field half a second off the pace it was a...

Marquez tops hectic FP3

11 July 2015 by Steve English

In a typically thrilling climax to FP3 Marc Marquez once again was the pacesetter at the Sachsenring but with Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi both within two tenths the fight for pole could be...

Lap record for Kent in final practice

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Danny Kent has led every session by six tenths of a second this weekend and with a new lap record to boot the championship leader is in ominous form for his rivals. With Fabio Quartararo and Efren...

Bad day for Crutchlow, needs to improve cornering

10 July 2015 by Steve English

Cal Crutchlow had “a bad day” at the Sachsenring with the LCR Honda rider ending the day 12th fastest. The Englishman felt that his final tyre may have been the cause of his problems in the afternoon...

Kallio leading the way after day one

10 July 2015 by Steve English

Mika Kallio was fastest in the afternoon Moto2 session with the Finn maintaining his usual form at the Sachsenring. Kallio, who finished second last year to Dominque Aegerther, outpaced the Swiss...

Marquez fastest with Smith on the pace

10 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez was fastest in the afternoon with the Spaniard saying that he has refound his confidence with the Honda and had his best Friday of the season. With confidence on the brakes he’s able to...

Kent leads way after opening day in Germany

10 July 2015 by Steve English

Danny Kent once again laid down a marker to the Moto3 field by maintaining his six tenths of a second lead from the field at the Sachsenring. Kent is in the form of his life and looking more and more...

Last gasp Lowes goes quickest

10 July 2015 by Steve English

Sam Lowes has a new colour scheme this weekend but the Brit is once again at the front of the Moto2 field. Last year’s German Grand Prix was a self confessed disaster for Lowes but he’s gotten this...

Marquez fastest from Rossi in FP1

10 July 2015 by Steve English

A last minute lap from Marc Marquez saw the reigning world champion end the opening practice with the fastest time ahead of Valentino Rossi. The duo have had to answer plenty of questions about their...

Kent dominates opening practice

10 July 2015 by Steve English

Danny Kent was fastest in the opening practice at Sachsenring with the Leopard Racing rider setting the pace by over six tenths of a second ahead of Fabio Quartararo and Enea Bastianini. The...

Marquez: Assen doesn't matter

09 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez said that the effects of the Dutch TT will have no change to his mindset with the five points lost or gained “not changing my life.” “Second place was okay, after [crashing at] Mugello...

Espargaro and Smith talk Suzuka

09 July 2015 by Steve English

The Suzuka 8 Hours is one of the most famous races in the world and for Pol Espargaro it provides a unique challenge. The Spaniard admitted to MCN that working with his teammates to improve the bike...

Fantasy Road Race: Time to make some changes

09 July 2015 by MCN

If you thought the racing has been close in MotoGP, WSB and BSB this season, the competition in MCN Fantasy Road Race – in association with Bennetts – is as close as it can possibly get. Four teams in...

Bridewell joins Penz13.com BMW for Suzuka return

09 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

MCE British Superbike racer Tommy Bridewell will return to this year’s Suzuka 8 hour race, after signing a deal to link up with the factory-supported Penz13.com BMW team. Bridewell, who rode the...

Guy Martin draws first blood at rain-struck Southern 100

09 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Guy Martin has drawn first blood at this year’s Southern 100, starting where he left off twelve months ago by taking victory in the Senior race. The race comes after two days of heavy rain that has...

TT schedule set for major revamp

08 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

The schedule for the 2016 Isle of Man TT will look very different form the past few years, with both Solo and Sidecar champions set to be crowned on a single day, as the second chairs race moves to...

Bikers pay tribute to ‘Doc John’

08 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Bikers have turned out in their hundreds to help escort home the funeral cortege of Doctor John Hinds, the Irish road race medic who tragically lost his life in a crash during qualifying for the...

Smiling Westmoreland pleased with Knockhill progress

08 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

A smiling James Westmoreland says that he’s happy with his progress at Knockhill, taking his two best finishes of the year after a major restructuring within his side of the JG Speedfit Kawasaki...

Laverty to replace Melandri for German GP

08 July 2015 by Steve English

Michael Laverty has confirmed to MCN that he will be racing at this weekend’s German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. The Ulsterman, who has been testing for Aprilia throughout the year, will replace...