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MotoGP: Barracuda sponsorship adds more red at Monster Yamaha Tech 3

17 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

The addition of aftermarket parts company Barracuda to the stable of sponsors at the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad has added a splash of colour to the team’s livery, with the new red logo appearing...

MotoGP: Rookie Rins out to beat Viñales’ record

17 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Suzuki’s MotoGP rookie Alex Rins has given himself a lofty target for his first season with the factory come the start of the championship in March – to beat the rookie record of the rider he...

Dakar: Watch the highlights of Sunderland's win

16 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With Brit Sam Sunderland securing KTM their sixteenth consecutive win at the 2017 Dakar Rally, the Austrian manufacturer have released the highlights of the two-week long marathon race for our viewing...

BSB: Honda Racing take delivery of new Fireblade

16 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The 2017 MCE British Superbike season well and truly kicked off for the Honda Racing squad today as they took delivery of the all-new Fireblade SP2 Dan Linfoot and Jason O’Halloran will campaign in...

Gallery: Donington Park over the years

16 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

The first permanent park circuit in the UK, Donington Park has stood since 1931 and has a storied history. During the Second World War the circuit was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for use...

Dakar: Emotional Poskitt signs off second in malle moto

15 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

An emotional Lyndon Poskitt has signed off his incredible 2017 Dakar Rally campaign by admitting that the emotions of the race have blown him away, after an incredible performance that has seen him...

Dakar: Honda claim 'moral victory’ after illegal fuelling penalty

15 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

The Monster Energy Honda squad have claimed a ‘moral victory’ in the 2017 Dakar Rally, which saw four stage wins and the fastest time overall not enough to win the race for Spaniard Joan Barreda after...

Dakar: Watch the podium ceremony live

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

9000 km later after the marvelous departure from Paraguay, the Bolivian storms and dunes and the Argentinean tricky ravines and fesh-fesh, the Dakar heroes are reaching the ultimate goal; the podium!...

MotoGP: Marquez takes to the slopes… On an RC213V

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

While many in the MotoGP paddock re quick to take to the ski slopes for some winter R&R during the off-season, Marc Marquez tried out something slightly different this week for a Red Bull PR...

Dakar: ‘Crazy to even say it out loud’ for disbelieving winner Sunderland

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

British 2017 Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland says that he’s still in shock at the result of this year’s race, admitting that despite a strong lead for the second week of the race he’s been trying to...

Dakar: Sunderland first Brit to lift the crown

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Red Bull KTM racer Sam Sunderland has become the first British racer to win the Dakar Rally since it’s inception in 1979, after successfully holding onto his lead over the final 64km of racing to the...

Dakar: Sunderland puts one hand on trophy as Goncalves takes the stage

13 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Brit Sam Sunderland has put one hand on the 2017 Dakar Rally title after a steady day on stage eleven of the race saw him extend his lead over Red Bull KTM teammate Matthias Walkner to 33 minutes with...

BSB: 2017 grid shaping up

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The 2017 MCE British Superbike grid is beginning to look complete after the announcement that 2015 Champion Josh Brookes will line up with the Anvil Hire Yamaha team as the season gets underway later...

Roads: TT return still on the cards for Brookes

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes has revealed that a return to the Isle of Man TT is still on the cards for 2017 alongside his plans to race in the MCE British Superbike Championship with Anvil Hire TAG Racing. The...

Dakar: Biker breaks leg in collision with former winner Peterhansel’s car

13 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Slovenian Dakar Rally racer Simon Marcic has been left with a broken leg after a collision between him and 12-time racer winner Stephane Peterhansel, who currently leads the car section of this year’s...

Roads: Seeley sticks with Gearlink Kawasaki for North West 200

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The most successful rider in North West 200 history, Alastair Seeley will return to the event in 2017 after penning a deal to remain with Gearlink Kawasaki. The Ulsterman will ride Gearlink’s famous...

Dakar: Barreda victorious again as navigation key on stage ten

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Monster Energy Honda rider Joan Barreda has once again been victorious on today’s tenth stage of the 2017 Dakar Rally, on a day of high drama that saw many of those in overall contention struggle with...

BSB: Anvil Hire Yamaha boss: 'The plan is to shock people'

12 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

It’s fair to say the Anvil Hire Yamaha squad are somewhat the underdogs in BSB. In 2016, their highest ranked rider was James Rispoli in 27th having finished just one race in the points that...

BSB: Brookes' Anvil Hire Yamaha unveiled at Autosport Show

12 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Anvil Hire TAG Racing have revealed the YZF-R1 contender Josh Brookes will campaign in this year’s MCE British Superbike Championship. Revealing their 2017 livery on the Pirelli stand at the annual...

Dakar: Brits greeted with Yorkshire Tea after long stage

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

British Dakar Rally racers Sam Sunderland and Lyndon Poskitt were treated to a taste of home after Monday’s tricky 161km special stage of the race – when they bumped into fans from home equipped with...

Dakar: The secrets of successful navigation

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With today’s stage of the 2017 Dakar Rally playing a key role in deciding the outcome of the race – and already seeing a number of leading contenders beset with navigational issues – we spoke with Red...

BSB bosses MSV buy Donington Park

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Motorsport Vision, the company behind both the MCE British Superbike championship and owners of much of the UK’s leading circuits, including Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Cadwell Park, have announced...

Roads: Oliver's Mount 2017 dates announced

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Oliver’s Mount circuit has released their motorcycle road racing dates for the 2017 season, which kicks off once again with the Bob Smith Spring Cup races on the 23rd and 22nd of April. International...

Roads: Davy Morgan planning for 23rd season on the roads

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Veteran road racer Davy Morgan will compete between the hedges for his 23rd season in motorcycle road racing in 2017 as he’s set to continue with his Magic Bullet/Angry Bee team. Respected privateer...

MotoGP: Repsol Honda switch to SC-Project exhausts for 2017

11 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

The Repsol Honda squad of Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa will switch from Termignoni to SC-Project exhausts for the 2017 season, after signing a new technical partnership with the Italian...

Dakar: Today’s stage cancelled after avalanche

11 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Today’s stage nine of the Dakar Rally has been cancelled, after an avalanche during last night’s final liaison stage back to the bivouac closed roads and left competitors stranded across the region,...

BSB: Brookes to make comeback with Anvil Hire Yamaha

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

2015 MCE British Superbike Champion Josh Brookes will make a shock return to the series this year after signing a last minute deal with Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha. With all the top seats signed up for...

Roads: Lee Johnston to race ex-Hayden Fireblade for Jackson Racing

11 January 2017 by Stephen Davison

Irish road racer Lee Johnston will line up for this year’s Superbike TT aboard Nicky Hayden’s World Superbike spec Honda CBR1000RR. The 27 year old will ride the Ten Kate prepared 2016 spec Fireblade...

Dakar: Barreda wins again as Sunderland maintains the lead

10 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Joan Barreda has taken yet another stage victory in the 2017 Dakar Rally as he looks to limit the damage caused by his Monster Energy Honda team’s hour-long penalty for illegal refuelling – but...

BSB: Team WD40 sign Bridewell for 2017

10 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Tommy Bridewell has signed a deal to compete with Team WD40 for the 2017 season aboard Kawasaki’s all new ZX-10RR. The Devizes rider was almost certain to remain with the Halsall Racing squad for the...

MotoGP: Viñales makes first appearance in Yamaha colours

10 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Officially a Yamaha rider since the start of his new contract with the Japanese manufacturer took effect on Janaury 1st, Maverick Viñales has taken time out of a day’s motocross riding to make his...

Dakar: Sunderland still on top after tricky day in the dunes

09 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Sam Sunderland has extended his lead in the 2017 Dakar Rally after making the most of a tricky day on the road from La Paz to Uyuni. Initially looking in trouble after losing his way on the 161km...

Moto2: Triumph to replace Honda as engine supplier from 2019

09 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

British manufacturer Triumph are strongly rumoured to be set to take over from Honda as the official engine supplier of MotoGP’s intermediate Moto2 class from the 2019 season onwards, in a stunning...

Supercross: Roczen gets the season off to a flying start

08 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Honda racer Ken Roczen has delivered on his promises to get the 2017 AMA Supercross season off to a flying start, by taking a dominant win in the first race of the season this morning in Anaheim. The...

Dakar: Lyndon Poskitt explains malle moto rules

08 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

The Dakar Rally is already just about the hardest race on two wheels – but while the guys at the front have teams of mechanics, technical support, and warm beds at night, there’s another bunch of...

Dakar: What to wear for the world's toughest race

08 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

It’s quite possibly the hardest race on two wheels, and sees riders endure everything from sweltering heat to extreme cold, slow speed technical sections to high-speed flat out straights, and deserts...

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