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WSB: Sykes admits title hopes are over

25 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Sykes admits title hopes are over

Tom Sykes has admitted defeat in the chase for the 2016 World Superbike title with team-mate Jonathan Rea heading into the final round with an almost-insurmountable 48-point lead.  It would take Rea...

WSB: Raffaele de Rosa rewarded with Superbike call-up

25 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Raffaele de Rosa rewarded with Superbike call-up

European Superstock 1000 champion Raffaele de Rosa will step up to the Superbike World Championship with his Althea BMW team this weekend in Qatar. As a reward for winning his title, de Rosa will join...

Moto3: McPhee set to miss Sepang after horror smash

25 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: McPhee set to miss Sepang after horror smash

John McPhee will miss out on this weekend’s Sepang Moto3 race as he returns to Europe to have surgery on injuries sustained in a horror smash in the early stages of Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix that...

MotoGP: Rivals pay tribute to Crutchlow victory

25 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rivals pay tribute to Crutchlow victory

Cal Crutchlow’s MotoGP rivals have paid tribute to the LCR Honda rider’s stunning victory last weekend in Phillip Island, admitting after the race that both the Brit’s pace had been unstoppable – but...

MotoGP: Iannone set for Sepang return

25 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Iannone set for Sepang return

Andrea Iannone will return to MotoGP action this weekend in Malaysia after missing Aragon, Motegi and Phillip Island thanks to an injury sustained in free practice for his home race at Misano six...

MotoGP: Crutchlow targeted Phillip Island from start of the season

25 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow targeted Phillip Island from start of the season

Cal Crutchlow has admitted that he targeted victory at last weekend’s Phillip Island round of the 2016 MotoGP season, knowing from the start of the year that it would be possible to take victory there...

MotoGP: ‘Testing data irrelevant’ for Michelin at Sepang

25 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: ‘Testing data irrelevant’ for Michelin at Sepang

MotoGP one-make tyre manufacturer Michelin have admitted that much of the data they collected earlier this year in a three-day test at Sepang will be largely irrelevant for this weekend’s Malaysian...

WSB: Rea poised to become champion in Qatar

24 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Rea poised to become champion in Qatar

Jonathan Rea heads to the final round of the Superbike World Championship in Qatar this weekend almost certain to become the first rider to win back-to-back WSB titles since Carl Fogarty in...

BSB: Hill 'working hard' to confirm team's future

24 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Hill 'working hard' to confirm team's future

Tommy Hill has said he is working hard to make sure his team will return to the MCE British Superbike grid in 2017 despite rumours the team may not continue next year.  Launched this time last year,...

Irwin storms to terrific treble at Sunflower

24 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

Irwin storms to terrific treble at Sunflower

Glenn Irwin fought off tough competition from BSB rival Christian Iddon to take victory in front of his home fans in all three Superbike races at this year’s Sunflower Trophy. The Ulsterman took pole...

MotoGP: Crutchlow demolishes field for second Grand Prix victory

23 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow demolishes field for second Grand Prix victory

Cal Crutchlow has demolished the field at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix to become a double MotoGP race winner, converting strong pace into an easy win after keeping his cool throughout the race. Pole...

Moto2: Win leaves Luthi title contender as front-runners falter

23 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Win leaves Luthi title contender as front-runners falter

Tom Luthi has established himself as a 2016 Moto2 title contender after taking a back-to-back victory at the Australian Grand Prix while many of his title rivals faltered and fell. Pole man Luthi was...

Moto3: Binder takes win in red-flagged Australian scrap

23 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Binder takes win in red-flagged Australian scrap

Brad Binder has taken victory in a frantic and chaotic red-flagged Moto3 race at Phillip Island, leading from start to finish in the second half of the race to win by six seconds from Andrea Locatelli...

MotoGP: Hayden ‘feeling good’ in the wet

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Hayden ‘feeling good’ in the wet

Nicky Hayden has admitted that he’s feeling good in wet conditions on the Repsol Honda, and that rain would make life a lot easier for him tomorrow in the Australian Grand Prix as he deputises for the...

MotoGP: Day to forget for Rossi and Lorenzo

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Day to forget for Rossi and Lorenzo

Today has been a day to forget for the factory Movistar Yamaha duo of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo at Phillip Island, after disappointing qualifying positions for both of them left the pair...

MotoGP: Honda debut flag-to-flag helmets

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Honda debut flag-to-flag helmets

Repsol Honda have become the first MotoGP team to debut the new safety equipment that their pit crew will have to wear during flag-to-flag pit stops in 2017, trying out the helmets during free...

Moto2: Lowes rallies for front row start

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Lowes rallies for front row start

Sam Lowes has finally displayed the form that he’s been keeping warm all weekend at one of his favourite circuits on the Moto2 calendar, after pulling out the pin despite two crashes in qualifying to...

MotoGP: Crutchlow ’could have been first’

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow ’could have been first’

Cal Crutchlow says he could have qualified on pole position for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix, but instead of ‘trusting his gut’ he opted not to make the move to slick tyres when hindsight showed...

MotoGP: Unassailable Marquez dominates Phillip Island qualifying

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Unassailable Marquez dominates Phillip Island qualifying

An almost-unassailable Marc Marquez has dominated Saturday at Phillip Island to leave himself on pole position and clear favourite for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix come wet or dry conditions. With...

Moto2: Luthi on pole after crash-filled qualifying

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Luthi on pole after crash-filled qualifying

Japanese Grand Prix winner Thomas Luthi will start tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix on pole position after coming out on top of a crash-filled Moto2 qualifying session that saw 19 crashing in 40...

Moto3: Binder takes advantage for frantic pole position

22 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Binder takes advantage for frantic pole position

Brad Binder has taken advantage of crazy conditions in Phillip Island to take pole position for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix, taking the top spot from Fabio Quartararo and Nicolo Bulega. Bulega...

Roads: BSB stars set to compete in Sunflower trophy

21 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

Roads: BSB stars set to compete in Sunflower trophy

A number of MCE British Superbike stars have descended on Northern Ireland this weekend for the annual Sunflower Trophy races at Bishopscourt. British Superbike Champions Be Wiser PBM Ducati top the...

Red Bull Rookies: British champ Nesbitt chosen for 2017 series

21 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

Red Bull Rookies: British champ Nesbitt chosen for 2017 series

British Motostar Champion Charlie Nesbitt will join the Red Bull Rookies field in 2017 after impressing at this week’s selection event at Guadix. Competing against 116 other riders from 32 different...

MotoGP: Crutchlow admits right call to end day early

21 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow admits right call to end day early

Cal Crutchlow has supported race control’s decision to call an early end to today’s action at Phillip Island, after torrential rain hit the first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix. Ending...

Moto2: Lowes confident despite reduced lap time

21 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Lowes confident despite reduced lap time

Sam Lowes says he’s still confident that he can perform well at a track that he loves this weekend at Phillip Island, despite only managing to complete four laps on the opening day of Moto2 action at...

MotoGP: Rossi upbeat despite tyre penalty

21 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rossi upbeat despite tyre penalty

Valentino Rossi is upbeat after the first day of action at Phillip Island despite losing most of his fast laps and possibly facing a qualifying journey through tomorrow’s Q1 session after falling foul...

MotoGP: Rain brings opening day to a halt with Crutchlow fastest

21 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rain brings opening day to a halt with Crutchlow fastest

The opening day of action at Philip Island had been brought to an early halt after torrential rain swept into the Australian track, leaving Brit Cal Crutchlow top of the time sheets after only a...

Moto3: Bulega tops opening day as McPhee fast in the wet

21 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Bulega tops opening day as McPhee fast in the wet

Team Sky VR46 KTM rookie Nicolo Bulega has topped the opening day of Moto3 action at Phillip Island in wet conditions, setting the fastest time of the morning in free practice one to end the day...

WSB: Haslam to make WSB return in Qatar

20 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Haslam to make WSB return in Qatar

Leon Haslam will return to the World Superbike grid next weekend as he joins the Pedercini Kawasaki team for the final round in Qatar. Backed by his BSB sponsor JG Speedfit, Haslam will return to...

BSB: Hickman looking for BSB and roads ride for 2017

20 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Hickman looking for BSB and roads ride for 2017

Peter Hickman is hoping his victory and third place from the weekend’s final round of the MCE British Superbike Championship will be enough to help him secure a ride in the series next year. The lanky...

BSB: Five titles 'not enough' for champion Byrne

20 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Five titles 'not enough' for champion Byrne

He might be the most successful rider in the British Superbike Championship’s 20-year history and set to turn 40 over the winter break, but Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne has decided that five titles just isn’t...

BSB: Paul Bird: 'This title means more than our first'

20 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Paul Bird: 'This title means more than our first'

Be Wiser Ducati team boss Paul Bird has said Shane Byrne’s latest MCE British Superbike title means more to him than the first one his Paul Bird Motorsport team won with Steve Hislop back in...

MotoGP: Miller not feeling pressure from ‘drunken Aussies’

20 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Miller not feeling pressure from ‘drunken Aussies’

Jack Miller has admitted that despite a sell-out crowd for his home race this weekend at Phillip Island, he’s not feeling the pressure thanks to the unique spirit of the Australian fans! Largely...

MotoGP: Hayden ‘just can’t say no’ to Repsol Honda chance

20 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Hayden ‘just can’t say no’ to Repsol Honda chance

Nicky Hayden says he ‘just couldn’t say no’ to the chance to return to the Repsol Honda squad he won the 2006 MotoGP world championship with this weekend, with the American lining up at Phillip Island...

MotoGP: Crutchlow insists Miller should have got Repsol ride

20 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow insists Miller should have got Repsol ride

Cal Crutchlow has insisted that close friend Jack Miller should have got the chance to step up from the Marc VDS team to the Repsol Honda squad this weekend to replace the injured Dani Pedrosa for the...

MotoGP: Rossi out to fight for the last three races

20 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rossi out to fight for the last three races

Valentino Rossi says he’s out to make a strong end to the 2016 MotoGP season, as he looks to bounce back from his crash out of last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix and subsequently losing the title...