October

Year: 2017

Month: October

MotoGP: Smith hands KTM their best grid spot yet

14 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Smith hands KTM their best grid spot yet

Bradley Smith has bounced back from a difficult start to his debut season with KTM and their new RC16 project by handing the Red Bull-backed team their best ever qualifying position for tomorrow’s...

BSB: Shakey storms to pole as Haslam crashes out

14 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Shakey storms to pole as Haslam crashes out

Shane Byrne stormed to pole position for this afternoon’s opening MCE British Superbike race with the quickest ever lap of the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Byrne’s time of 1’24.163 is some 0.451...

Moto2: Home hero Nakagami on Motegi pole position

14 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Home hero Nakagami on Motegi pole position

Home hero Takaaki Nakagami has taken pole position for his home Japanese Grand Prix tomorrow, after a late move from the Japanese rider handed him the top spot from Marc VDS rider Alex Marquez by a...

MotoGP: Rookie Zarco takes second pole at Motegi

14 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rookie Zarco takes second pole at Motegi

MotoGP rookie Johann Zarco has taken his second pole position of his debut MotoGP season on the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 machine, powering to a late charge to take the top spot from Danilo Petrucci as...

Moto3: Bulega on pole as champion-elect Mir struggles

14 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Bulega on pole as champion-elect Mir struggles

Nicolo Bulega will start tomorrow’s Japanese Grand Prix from pole position, taking the top spot for only the second time of his career in qualifying today at Motegi – while Moto3 champion-elect Joan...

BSB: Dixon 'sore but OK' after fast Brands off

13 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon 'sore but OK' after fast Brands off

Jake Dixon has said he is ‘sore but OK’ after a fast crash in this afternoon’s second free practice session at Brands Hatch. The RAF Regular and Reserves rider crashed after tucking the front at...

BSB: Byrne: 'I'm just trying to enjoy myself'

13 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne: 'I'm just trying to enjoy myself'

Shane Byrne has said he’s approaching this weekend’s MCE British Superbike title decider in a different way after topping both free practice sessions on Friday. The five-time British Champion reckons...

BSB: Haslam 'not taking risks' on opening day

13 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam 'not taking risks' on opening day

MCE British Superbike championship leader Leon Haslam says he was careful not to take too many risks on the opening day of action at the 2017 series finale. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki star was third...

BSB: Byrne quickest as Brands finale gets underway

13 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne quickest as Brands finale gets underway

Shane Byrne led the way as the MCE British Superbike Championship finale got underway at Brands Hatch. The Be Wiser Ducati star topped both Friday practice sessions to come out fighting as he looks to...

MotoGP: Crutchlow and Lorenzo downplay practice collision

13 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow and Lorenzo downplay practice collision

Both Cal Crutchlow and Jorge Lorenzo have shrugged off a free practice one collision – and consequent gravel trap row – at the Japanese Grand Prix, after Crutchlow lost control of his LCR Honda and...

MotoGP: Marquez shrugs off Friday highside

13 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Marquez shrugs off Friday highside

Marc Marquez has shrugged off a high speed highside fall during free practice for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, bouncing back from the crash at Motegi to still end the day second fastest overall...

MotoGP: Rossi and Viñales ‘in trouble and don’t know why’

13 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rossi and Viñales ‘in trouble and don’t know why’

If wet conditions continue at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix as forecast, Movistar Yamaha racer Valentino Rossi says he’s all but written off any chances of success, as he and teammate Maverick...

Moto2: Luthi in control as championship battle heats up

13 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Luthi in control as championship battle heats up

Thomas Luthi has taken control on the opening day of Moto2 action at the Japanese Grand Prix as he and title leader Franco Morbidelli go head to head in the last four races of the year. The Swiss...

MotoGP: Dovizioso makes the most of the rain in Motegi

13 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Dovizioso makes the most of the rain in Motegi

Andrea Dovizioso has made the most of wet conditions at the first day of practice for the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi to gain a slender advantage over championship rival Marc Marquez, taking the top...

Moto3: Team Sky control wet opening day in Motegi

13 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Team Sky control wet opening day in Motegi

The Team Sky VR46 KTM duo of Niccolo Bulega and Andrea Migno have controlled the first day of Moto3 action at the Japanese Grand Prix to end the day first and second – and dispelling issues in wet...

BSB: Championship standings ahead of Brands finale

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Championship standings ahead of Brands finale

The time has come. The 2017 MCE British Superbike Champion will be crowned at Brands Hatch this weekend, but who will it be? Mathematically, there are five contenders remaining. Leon Haslam, Josh...

Moto2: Pressure on for Morbidelli as championship race closes in

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Pressure on for Morbidelli as championship race closes in

The pressure will be well and truly on for Marc VDS Moto2 racer Franco Morbidelli this weekend as he goes into the Japanese Grand Prix 21 points ahead of Thomas Luthi with only a hundred points left...

MotoGP: Lorenzo’s aim ‘to get my first win with Ducati’

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Lorenzo’s aim ‘to get my first win with Ducati’

Jorge Lorenzo says his goal for this weekend is simple – to try yet again for his debut win on the Ducati machine after making the switch from Yamaha. Edging closer and closer in recent weeks, the...

BSB: 2018 calendar announced

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: 2018 calendar announced

Dates for the 2018 British Superbike Championship have today been confirmed with the series once again taking place over 12 rounds with no major changes to the schedule. The season gets underway with...

MotoGP: Aragon winner Marquez looking to repeat the feat

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Aragon winner Marquez looking to repeat the feat

After winning last time out at his home race in Motorland Aragon, reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says he’s out to repeat the feat this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix – and know just how...

MotoGP: Fitter Rossi ready to battle at Motegi

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Fitter Rossi ready to battle at Motegi

A fitter Valentino Rossi says he’s well on the road to recovery after his broken leg only six weeks ago – and is hoping to be competitive again this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix when MotoGP...

MotoGP: Folger ruled out of flyaways with illness

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Folger ruled out of flyaways with illness

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Jonas Folger has been ruled out of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi and potentially even the remainder of the 2017 MotoGP season after being struck down by...

BSB: Mossey determined to end year on a high

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Mossey determined to end year on a high

Luke Mossey is determined to end 2017 on a high after a horrific high-side at Thruxton ruled him out of the title fight. Mossey missed four races after breaking his back in four places earlier this...

BSB: O'Halloran eyes third in championship

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: O'Halloran eyes third in championship

Jason O’Halloran might be out of the MCE British Superbike title chase but the Aussie hasn’t given up on securing a rostrum finish in the overall 2017 standings. O’Halloran became the first title...

WSB: Camier joins Red Bull Honda for 2018

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Camier joins Red Bull Honda for 2018

Leon Camier will join the Red Bull Honda World Superbike team for the 2018 season, it has been confirmed. The 2009 British Superbike Champion has been linked with the team since earlier this year when...

BSB: Kyle Ryde to make BSB debut with FS3 Kawasaki

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Kyle Ryde to make BSB debut with FS3 Kawasaki

Kyle Ryde will make his MCE British Superbike debut at Brands Hatch this weekend after losing his seat with the Puccetti Kawasaki World Supersport team. Ryde will stand in for the injured Billy...

WSS: Haslam to replace Sofuoglu for Jerez and Qatar?

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSS: Haslam to replace Sofuoglu for Jerez and Qatar?

Leon Haslam looks set to stand in for the injured Kenan Sofuoglu for the last two rounds of the Supersport World Championship. According to multiple MCN sources, Haslam, who is favourite to win the...

BSB: Brookes: 'There's more pressure on Haslam and Shakey than me'

11 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Brookes: 'There's more pressure on Haslam and Shakey than me'

Josh Brookes believes there’s more pressure on rivals Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne than him as they go into the final round of the MCE British Superbike championship this weekend. Brookes sits second...

BSB: Dixon: 'I'm going to Brands to make a statement'

11 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon: 'I'm going to Brands to make a statement'

Jake Dixon has said he’ll be out to make a statement in the final round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this weekend. After a run of form kick-started by a stunning...

BSB: Byrne: 'Pressure is off, for now!'

11 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne: 'Pressure is off, for now!'

Having finished first or second in the MCE British Superbike Championship every year since 2012, Shane Byrne has been in a position similar to the one he’s in ahead of this weekend’s BSB title decider...

Obituary: Maxime Berger

11 October 2017 by Gordon ritchie

Obituary: Maxime Berger

2007 European Superstock 600 champion Maxime Berger lost his life on Monday 2 October after an attempted suicide one month before had deprived him of vital cerebral function, and he had to be put on...

Indian complete clean sweep of American Flat Track Championship

11 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

Indian complete clean sweep of American Flat Track Championship

After absolutely dominating the American Flat Track Championship in their first season returning to racing for over 60 years, it will come as no surprise to learn that Indian have taken a clean sweep...

WSB: Jonathan Rea's column: 3x World Champion

10 October 2017 by Jonathan Rea

WSB: Jonathan Rea's column: 3x World Champion

Kawasaki Racing Team rider Jonathan Rea reflects on a busy two weeks after clinching a record third World Superbike crown in Magny Cours… I had a few PR events to do in Paris before the weekend so we...

BSB: Haslam: 'I have to pick my fights'

10 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam: 'I have to pick my fights'

Leon Haslam heads into this weekend’s MCE British Superbike title decider with one hand on the trophy after a commanding performance in the opening two Showdown rounds. With his rivals struggling,...

MotoGP: Test rider Aoyama to replace Miller for Motegi

06 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Test rider Aoyama to replace Miller for Motegi

Japanese test rider and former 250GP world champion Hiroshi Aoyama will return to MotoGP action at next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, when he joins the Marc VDS Honda squad to replace the injured...

WSB: Jonathan Rea Sports Personality of the Year petition gathers momentum

06 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Jonathan Rea Sports Personality of the Year petition gathers momentum

A petition for three-time World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea to be shortlisted for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award has been signed by more than 6000 supporters. Started by Rea’s...