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Moto2: Pasini finds his form to lead at Brno

04 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’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...