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MotoGP: Ducati debut new aero fairing

05 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Ducati debut new aero fairing

Ducati have unveiled their new aerodynamic fairing upgrade during free practice for the Czech Grand Prix at Brno, with Jorge Lorenzo taking to the track to trial the Italian manufacturer’s replacement...

MotoGP: ‘Important’ for Marquez to be comfortable in the wet

04 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: ‘Important’ for Marquez to be comfortable in the wet

Marc Marquez says that the opening day of MotoGP action at the Czech Grand Prix was an important experience for him, after wet conditions in the morning gave the championship leader the opportunity to...

MotoGP: Yamaha duo put positive spin on difficult day

04 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Yamaha duo put positive spin on difficult day

The Yamaha MotoGP duo of Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales have put a positive spin on the opening day of action at the Czech Grand Prix, despite the pair finishing a distant 14th and 11th...

Moto2: Pasini finds his form to lead at Brno

04 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Pasini finds his form to lead at Brno

Mugello race winner Mattia Pasini has launched himself to the top of the time sheets on the opening day of action at the Czech Grand Prix, after ending the say a quarter of a second ahead of a stellar...

MotoGP: Dovi maintains the momentum to top first day back

04 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Dovi maintains the momentum to top first day back

Andrea Dovizioso has maintained his momentum from before MotoGP’s four-week summer break to top the opening day of action at the Czech Grand Prix, running fast in both wet and dry conditions to end...

Moto3: Championship leader Mir tops opening day at Brno

04 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Championship leader Mir tops opening day at Brno

Moto3 championship leader Joan Mir has started where he left off after the first day of action at the Czech Grand Prix, topping free practice two and the day’s combined times as action resumes after...

BSB: Dixon surprised by pace at 'big balls' Thruxton

04 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon surprised by pace at 'big balls' Thruxton

Jake Dixon has said he didn’t expect to have such strong pace on the opening day of action of the seventh round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship at Thruxton. The RAF Regular & Reserves...

BSB: Haslam: 'It's not about one lap pace'

04 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam: 'It's not about one lap pace'

Leon Haslam was upbeat despite finishing the opening day at Thruxton seventh on the timesheets as he looks to set his JG Speedfit Kawasaki up for what he calls his ‘bogey track’. The super-fast...

BSB: Dixon under lap record to top opening day at Thruxton

04 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon under lap record to top opening day at Thruxton

Jake Dixon led the way as the seventh 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship got underway at the ultra-fast Thruxton circuit. The RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider went under the race lap...

MotoGP: Rested Rossi ready to get season back underway

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rested Rossi ready to get season back underway

A well-rested Valentino Rossi says he can’t wait to get the 2017 MotoGP season – and his aspirations for a tenth world title – back underway this weekend when action kicks off again at the Czech Grand...

MotoGP: Dovi says Brno ‘a fascinating place’

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Dovi says Brno ‘a fascinating place’

Andrea Dovizioso says that he’s looking forward to seeing what the weekend will bring for him and the Ducati MotoGP squad at the Czech Grand Prix, as they go into a race that he describes as...

Angel Nieto passes away

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Angel Nieto passes away

Thirteen-time world champion Angel Nieto has died, after succumbing to the injuries he sustained in a road traffic collision last week when his quad was involved in a crash with a car near his home on...

BSB: Mossey: 'I'm confident I can break Shakey'

03 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Mossey: 'I'm confident I can break Shakey'

Luke Mossey is confident he can break Shane Byrne’s winning streak as the MCE British Superbike championship resumes at Thruxton this weekend. The 25-year-old remains second in the championship...

BSB: Realistic Irwin expecting to be closer

03 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Realistic Irwin expecting to be closer

Glenn Irwin is confident the flowing nature of Thruxton should help him this weekend as he continues to recover from the dislocated and fractured elbow and shoulder he sustained at Knockhill. The Be...

BSB: Showdown battle heats up ahead of Thruxton

03 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Showdown battle heats up ahead of Thruxton

The MCE British Superbike Championship is never without its dramas and 2017 has been no exception. In fact, drama had struck before the first race even got underway with reigning champion Shane Byrne...

Video: Doctor Oliveira gives teammate Binder a check-up

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Doctor Oliveira gives teammate Binder a check-up

Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 racer Miguel Oliveira saw an unusual patient this week in his other role, when teammate Bran Binder stepped into the Portuguese rider’s waiting room for a check-up as he...

MotoGP: Two Wheels for Life announce action-packed Day of Champions

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Two Wheels for Life announce action-packed Day of Champions

MotoGP’s official charity Two Wheels for Life have confirmed an action-packed schedule for this year’s annual Day of Champions at Silverstone, as they gear up for their biggest fundraising event of...

EWC: Brookes says Suzuka super save was ‘like hitting a brick wall’

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Brookes says Suzuka super save was ‘like hitting a brick wall’

Josh Brookes says that his incredible save last weekend during qualifying for the Suzuka 8 Hours was ‘like hitting a brick wall,’ after he was lucky to escape unhurt from a high-speed moment on the...

MotoGP: Lowes looking to regain previous momentum

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Lowes looking to regain previous momentum

Sam Lowes is going into this weekend’s opening round of the second half of the 2017 MotoGP season looking to regain the momentum that he built up in the first half of the year, after a strong weekend...

MotoGP: Zarco ‘full of confidence’ for Brno

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Zarco ‘full of confidence’ for Brno

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rookie Johann Zarco says he’s going into this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix full of confidence, as he heads to a circuit where he’s had plenty of success in the past and where he’ll...

MotoGP: Marquez feeling rested after demanding start to 2017

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Marquez feeling rested after demanding start to 2017

Marc Marquez has admitted that he’s made the most of the 2017 MotoGP season summer break to relax and rejuvenate, after an ultra-competitive first half of the season that he says has taken its toll on...

Moto2: Morbidelli keeping focus on championship battle

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Morbidelli keeping focus on championship battle

Moto2 championship leader Franco Morbidelli says that it’s going to be key in the coming weeks to retain focus on the Moto2 championship battle as the series gets back underway after a month’s break...

MotoGP: Michelin ready for Brno challenges

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Michelin ready for Brno challenges

MotoGP tyre manufacturer Michelin says that they’re ready for the challenges of the Brno circuit this weekend when MotoGP gets back into action after the summer break with range of tyres designed...

MotoGP: Finland's KymiRing confirmed for 2019

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Finland's KymiRing confirmed for 2019

The new KymiRing has been officially confirmed as joining the MotoGP calendar in 2019, bringing Grand Prix racing back to Finland for the first time since 1982, when it was last held at the famous...

BSB: Brookes heads to 'favourite' Thruxton

02 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Brookes heads to 'favourite' Thruxton

Josh Brookes is hoping he can kick start his 2017 MCE British Superbike title challenge as the series heads to his favourite circuit this weekend. The Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha rider has been quick in...

BSB: Opinion: Can Shakey be stopped?

02 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Opinion: Can Shakey be stopped?

Byrne’s Brands Hatch dominance was somewhat of an ominous prospect. Last year, while he was super quick at Snetterton, Brands and Thruxton he only did the double at Brands, but with two of those...

BSB: Haslam back on track with Cadwell test

01 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam back on track with Cadwell test

Less than 48 hours after riding a gruelling five hours on his way to second place in the Suzuka Eight Hour, Leon Haslam was back in the UK at Cadwell Park to test for his JG Speedfit Kawasaki MCE...

WSB: Giugliano joins Red Bull Honda for Lausitzring

01 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Giugliano joins Red Bull Honda for Lausitzring

Davide Giugliano will ride for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike team at the upcoming round at the Lausitzring. The Italian will join the Ten Kate Honda squad for the German round of the series after...

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Tyco BMW for Ulster GP

01 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Tyco BMW for Ulster GP

Dan Kneen will join the Tyco BMW squad for next week’s MCE Ulster Grand Prix in place of the injured Ian Hutchinson. The Manxman, who enjoyed his best TT to date this year with up his fastest ever...

BSB: Guintoli: 'We have to keep working'

31 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Guintoli: 'We have to keep working'

Sylvain Guintoli has admitted he isn’t where he expected to be as the second half of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship gets underway at Thruxton this weekend. The 2014 World Superbike...

Roads: Armoy triple for Dunlop

31 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Armoy triple for Dunlop

Michael Dunlop continued a strong 2017 road racing season with a treble win at Armoy ahead of next week’s Ulster Grand Prix. The Ballymoney ace, who took his Bennetts Suzuki team to victory in this...

EWC: Haslam rides through the pain barrier for heroic Suzuka podium

31 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Haslam rides through the pain barrier for heroic Suzuka podium

Team Green Kawasaki rider Leon Haslam has ridden through the pain barrier to take a heroic Suzuka 8 Hour podium finish, after spending the majority of the endurance race riding solo for the factory...

EWC: GMT94 take third crown despite dramatic Suzuka race

31 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: GMT94 take third crown despite dramatic Suzuka race

The GMT94 Yamaha squad of David Checa, Niccolō Canepa and Mike Di Meglio have lifted the team’s third Endurance World Championship crown at this year’s Suzuka 8 Hour, coming out on top of a close...

MotoGP: Buy Valentino Rossi’s love letter to his Yamaha

31 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Buy Valentino Rossi’s love letter to his Yamaha

Valentino Rossi’s love letter to his M1 Yamaha, which the team issued as a press release when the nine-time world champion departed the squad to head to Ducati in 2011, is up for auction for an...

EWC: Lowes, van der Mark and Nakasuga take stunning third Suzuka win

30 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Lowes, van der Mark and Nakasuga take stunning third Suzuka win

Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga have delivered Yamaha their third Suzuka 8 Hour title in a row after running a flawless race during Sunday’s final round of the Endurance World...

EWC: Yamaha team in control at Suzuka half way point

30 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Yamaha team in control at Suzuka half way point

The factory Yamaha team of Alex Lowes, Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Michael van der Mark have spent the first half of this year’s Suzuka 8 Hour race firmly in control, holding a constant lead of a minute...