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2020 Isle of Man TT cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

16 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 2020 Isle of Man TT has been cancelled because of the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Related: Coronavirus and motorbikes – your guide The decision was made during a meeting of the Council of...

Paul Jordan joins RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki for 2020 road racing season

09 March 2020 by Josh Close

Paul Jordan has signed for the RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki team ahead of the 2020 road racing season. Jordan will ride the Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the Superbike and Superstock classes at the North West...

Moto2: Tetsuta Nagashima claims sensational maiden victory in Qatar

08 March 2020 by Josh Close

Tetsuta Nagashima clinched an emotional maiden victory in Qatar after a sensational performance in the desert. 10 years since the late Shoya Tomizawa took victory in the first-ever Moto2 race at the...

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo confirms Catalan Grand Prix wildcard with Yamaha

05 March 2020 by Josh Close

Jorge Lorenzo will be back on the MotoGP grid in 2020 after confirming his wildcard appearance at the Catalan Grand Prix. The announcement comes just four months after Lorenzo announced his...

MotoGP: Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta releases statement on coronavirus situation

02 March 2020 by Josh Close

Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has released a statement commenting on the current status of the 2020 MotoGP season. The statement comes after the opening race of the season in Qatar was cancelled,...

WSB Phillip Island Round-Up: A Superbike masterclass in Australia

02 March 2020 by Josh Close

If round one is anything to go by, the 2020 World Superbike Championship is going to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Phillip Island, as it often does, produced three nail-biting races...

MotoGP: Thailand Grand Prix postponed due to growing coronavirus concerns

02 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 2020 Thailand Grand Prix has been postponed due to the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak. The Thai round, held at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, was due to host the second race of...

WSB: Toprak Razgatlioglu tops a competitive opening day of Phillip Island testing

24 February 2020 by Josh Close

Toprak Razgatlioglu topped a highly competitive first day of testing at Phillip Island as the paddock edges closer to the season opener. The first day of the official two-day saw all five...

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo tops day two of Qatar test

23 February 2020 by Josh Close

Fabio Quartararo leads the way in Qatar after the second day of testing at the Losail International Circuit. The Petronas Yamaha man hit the top of the timing sheets with a 1:54.038, which was 0.162...

MotoGP: Marc Marquez signs new four-year deal with Repsol Honda

20 February 2020 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez has signed a new four-year deal with Repsol Honda which will keep him with the team until the end of 2024. It has been predicted for a while that Marquez would re-sign with HRC, despite...

BSB: VisionTrack Ducati unveiled in special launch event at The Shard

18 February 2020 by Josh Close

Paul Bird Motorsport have unveiled their brand-new VisionTrack Ducati British Superbike livery ahead of the new season. The new-look team was unveiled in a special event held at The View from The...

BSB: Scott Redding named MCN Rider of the Year 2019

17 February 2020 by Josh Close

Reigning British Superbike champion Scott Redding has been crowned MCN Rider of the Year 2019. Redding overcame some tough competition in this year’s public vote. The 27-year-old was shortlisted...

GP2: Alastair Seeley and Charlie Nesbitt sign for Quattro Team ABM Racing

15 February 2020 by Josh Close

Quattro Team ABM Racing have signed Alastair Seeley and Charlie Nesbitt for this year’s British GP2 Championship. The line-up was revealed at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this afternoon.

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo ends the Sepang test on top

09 February 2020 by Josh Close

Fabio Quartararo continued his domination of the Sepang test by ending the final day at the top of the timing sheets. Despite the Frenchman leading all three days, the test has been tight. In fact,...

MotoGP: 2020 Petronas Yamaha livery revealed at Sepang

06 February 2020 by Josh Close

The Petronas Yamaha team have revealed their 2020 MotoGP livery ahead of their second campaign in the premier class. A special presentation took place at the team’s home circuit at Sepang, with Fabio...

MotoGP: Monster Energy Yamaha unveil 2020 Livery

06 February 2020 by Josh Close

Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales have unveiled the factory Yamaha team’s 2020 MotoGP livery. The covers were taken off in a special presentation held in Monster Energy Yamaha’s garage at Sepang.

MotoGP: Suzuki celebrate 60th anniversary with new-look 2020 livery

06 February 2020 by Josh Close

Suzuki have unveiled a brand-new colour scheme ahead of the 2020 MotoGP season. The new livery celebrates the manufacturer’s 60th year in racing, combining the familiar blue with a striking slate...

Exclusive: Are WSB and World Endurance racing about to merge?

05 February 2020 by MCN Sports Desk

In this week’s issue of MCN, following an extensive investigation covering several months, we exclusively reveal a potential merger between the World Superbike Championship and Endurance World...

MotoGP: 2020 Repsol Honda livery unveiled by the Marquez brothers

04 February 2020 by Josh Close

Marc and Alex Marquez have revealed the 2020 Repsol Honda livery in a special presentation held in Jakarta, Indonesia. As expected, the livery remains virtually the same as last year, with the front...

MotoGP: Vinales signs new two-year deal with Yamaha

28 January 2020 by Josh Close

Maverick Vinales has signed a new two-year contract with Yamaha, keeping him at the factory team until the end of 2022. The Spaniard has been at Yamaha since 2017 and is the first rider to confirm...

Dean Harrison extends contract with Silicone Engineering Racing

24 January 2020 by Josh Close

2019 Senior TT race winner Dean Harrison has signed a new deal which keeps him at the Silicone Engineering Racing team until the end of 2021. Harrison will continue to ride Kawasaki machinery on the...

NW200: New Superbike race added to Thursday schedule

24 January 2020 by Josh Close

There will be an extra Superbike race at this year’s North West 200 after organisers added a four-lap event to the Thursday schedule. Thursday’s practice sessions will take place as usual, with four...

MotoGP: Dovizioso and Petrucci unveil 2020 Ducati livery

24 January 2020 by Josh Close

Ducati have unveiled their 2020 MotoGP livery in a special presentation held at the Palazzo Re Enzo, Bologna. Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci were joined by Ducati Motor CEO Claudio Domenicali...

WSB: Jonathan Rea eases to the front at Jerez test

23 January 2020 by Josh Close

Jonathan Rea ended the two-day Jerez test on top despite only completing 19 laps across the two days. The five-time champion chose to avoid the rainy conditions on the opening day, whilst only making...

Dunlop and Hutchinson set to reveal 2020 plans at TT launch show

23 January 2020 by Josh Close

Michael Dunlop and Ian Hutchinson are set to reveal their 2020 plans at the official Isle of Man TT launch in March. Whilst several riders and teams have confirmed their plans for the roads, both...

Max Biaggi and Hugh Anderson join Jorge Lorenzo on 2020 MotoGP Legends list

17 January 2020 by Josh Close

Max Biaggi and Hugh Anderson will join Jorge Lorenzo in becoming MotoGP Legends this season. Biaggi dominated the 250cc class in the 90s, winning four consecutive titles between 1994 and 1997. The...

Derek Sheils wins inaugural King of the Roads Trophy

17 January 2020 by Josh Close

Derek Sheils has been awarded the inaugural King of the Roads Trophy. The trophy will be presented to Sheils at the Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast this evening. The 37-year-old amassed the most...

BSB: Dean Harrison confirms place on 2020 grid

13 January 2020 by Josh Close

Dean Harrison has confirmed his spot on the 2020 British Superbike grid with Silicone Engineering Kawasaki. The 30-year-old will once again combine his commitments on the road racing calendar with...

John McGuinness joins Bournemouth Kawasaki for 2020 Road Racing campaign

10 January 2020 by Josh Close

John McGuinness will compete at the Isle of Man TT and North West 200 for the Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki team. The 23-time TT race winner will ride the ZX-10RR in the Superbike and Superstock...

Colin Seeley, legendary frame builder, has died aged 84

08 January 2020 by Phil West

Colin Seeley, one of the most significant and influential figures in British bikesport over the last 60 years, has passed away following a long illness. He was 84. A successful bike retailer and...

WSB: Exclusive Q&A with Garrett Gerloff

02 January 2020 by Greg Haines

Garrett Gerloff will make his World Superbike debut in 2020 after making the move from the MotoAmerica Championship. The 24-year-old Texan joins GRT Yamaha after impressing on his debut season in the...

Smiths Racing switch to Yamaha for 2020 Supersport roads campaign

02 January 2020 by Josh Close

Smiths Racing and Peter Hickman have switched to Yamaha in the Supersport class for their 2020 road racing campaign. The team have swapped their Supersport Triumph Daytona 675 for the Yamaha YZF-R6.