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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...

MotoGP: Redding ‘not holding anything against’ Petrucci after apology

20 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Redding ‘not holding anything against’ Petrucci after apology

Scott Redding says he’s not holding anything against his teammate Danilo Petrucci any more for the incident that saw the Brit fall and the Italian penalised in Aragon two rounds ago. Locked in an...

Roads: Significant investment in North West 200 safety measures announced

19 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Significant investment in North West 200 safety measures announced

The Northern Irish Government have said they will make a significant investment into improving safety measures at the North West 200 International road races. Communities Minister, Paul Givan has...

BSB: Ellison ends 2016 season on a high

19 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Ellison ends 2016 season on a high

James Ellison ended what has been a challenging season with two victories at Brands Hatch, almost leading lights to flag in both of Sunday’s races. Plagued with technical problems and the same...

BSB: Haslam: 'It just wasn't meant to be'

19 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam: 'It just wasn't meant to be'

Leon Haslam left Brands Hatch this weekend distraught not to have taken his debut MCE British Superbike title after a disastrous weekend all but ruled him out of the fight after the first of three...

MotoGP: Crutchlow ‘I could have been second’

19 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow ‘I could have been second’

Cal Crutchlow came away from a strong fifth place in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix disappointed with himself, after throwing away the chances of battling with Andrea Dovizioso for a podium place when...

MotoGP: ‘Old Marquez’ might make a comeback in Oz

19 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: ‘Old Marquez’ might make a comeback in Oz

New MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has admitted that ‘old Marquez’ might make a reappearance this weekend in Australia, now that the pressure of securing his third premiere class crown has been...

BSB: Expert Opinion: Colin Wright on 2016 title fight

19 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Expert Opinion: Colin Wright on 2016 title fight

Having taken numerous riders to championship glory, former GSE Racing top dog Colin Wright knows what it takes to win an MCE British Superbike title. He’s also worked extensively with both of this...

MotoGP: Yamaha duo gear up for battle for second

19 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Yamaha duo gear up for battle for second

The Movistar Yamaha duo of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo are gearing up to take each other on in the remaining three races of 2016 a the battle for the runner-up spot in this year’s championship...

BSB: Haslam spotted testing Kawasaki BSB bike at Donington

18 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam spotted testing Kawasaki BSB bike at Donington

Leon Haslam has been spotted testing a British Superbike-spec Kawasaki ZX-10R at Donington Park. The test comes just hours after the team with which Haslam fought for the 2016 MCE British Superbike...

WSB: Camier remains with MV Agusta for 2017

18 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Camier remains with MV Agusta for 2017

Leon Camier will remain with MV Agusta for the 2017 Superbike World Championship, it has been confirmed. The 2009 British Superbike Champion has enjoyed a strong year with the Italian marque,...

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden back on Repsol Honda as Pedrosa replacement

18 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden back on Repsol Honda as Pedrosa replacement

Nicky Hayden will return to the MotoGP championship for the second time in 2016 this weekend at Phillip Island – and make his first venture onto a factory Repsol Honda for the first time since 2008 –...

MotoGP: Airbags mandatory for 2018

18 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Airbags mandatory for 2018

MotoGP organisers have announced that the fitting of airbag systems to riders’ leathers will become mandatory for the 2018 season. The move comes after consulting with the equipment manufacturer’s...

MotoGP: Gardner arrested at Japanese Grand Prix

18 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Gardner arrested at Japanese Grand Prix

1987 500GP world champion Wayne Gardner has been arrested after a scuffle just before Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The Australian was involved in an argument with the occupant of a car...

MotoGP: Abraham replaces Hernandez at Aspar for 2017

18 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Abraham replaces Hernandez at Aspar for 2017

Czech rider Karel Abraham will replace Columbian Yonny Hernandez on the Aspar Ducati for 2017 in MotoGP, with the last free seat on the grid finally confirmed after MCN first reported that Abraham...

BSB: GBmoto confirm British Superbike departure

17 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: GBmoto confirm British Superbike departure

JG Speedfit Kawasaki boss Mark Smith-Halvorsen has confirmed that his GBmoto Racing team will not be racing in 2017. As reported by MCN last month, Smith-Halvorsen has decided to draw a line under his...

MotoGP: Michelin prepare special rubber for Oz

17 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Michelin prepare special rubber for Oz

French tyre manufacturer Michelin have prepared special tyres for this weekend’s Phillip Island round of the 2016 MotoGP series, admitting that something special was needed to cope with the demands of...

Moto2: 'Surprise' crash brings Lowes’ title hopes to an end

17 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: 'Surprise' crash brings Lowes’ title hopes to an end

Sam Lowes has saw his 206 Moto2 title homes come to an end after crashing out of Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix while looking to be in contention for a class victory that would have spurred on his...

MotoGP: Barbera to return to factory Ducati for Phillip Island

17 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Barbera to return to factory Ducati for Phillip Island

Hector Barbera will once again return to the factory Ducati squad this weekend in Phillip Island as the Avintia Ducati rider continues to replace the injured Andrea Iannone on the GP16 machine. Thrown...

MotoGP: Marquez ‘thought winning was impossible’

17 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Marquez ‘thought winning was impossible’

Newly crowned MotoGP world champion marc Marquez has admitted that he believed going into yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix that any chances of winning the crown would be impossible, especially with a...

BSB: Ellison doubles up to end season on high

16 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Ellison doubles up to end season on high

James Ellison celebrated a double victory to claim third in the overall standings and end his 2016 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship season on a high in a ten lap sprint race on the Brands...

WSB: Davies does the double as title goes to Qatar

16 October 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

WSB: Davies does the double as title goes to Qatar

Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) won his second race of the Jerez weekend after taking over the lead on lap one and pulling away to an eventual margin of victory of 5.893 seconds. A fight...

BSB: Byrne crowned 2016 British Superbike Champion

16 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne crowned 2016 British Superbike Champion

Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne has been crowned 2016 MCE British Superbike Champion after a dramatic second race at Brands Hatch. With rain falling until just ahead of morning warm-up, the cold conditions meant...

MotoGP: Marc Marquez is the 2016 MotoGP World Champion

16 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Marc Marquez is the 2016 MotoGP World Champion

Marc Marquez has cruised to the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix victory and the 2016 MotoGP world championship in the process, taking an easy victory as the pressure got to title rivals Valentino Rossi and...

Moto2: Luthi wins as Lowes's title effort ends

16 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Luthi wins as Lowes's title effort ends

Thomas Luthi has taken a dominant victory in the Japanese round of the 2016 Moto2 championship, as Brit Sam Lowes’ title aspirations came to a crashing halt after crashing out of the race while...

Moto3: Bastianini plays it smart to defeat Binder

16 October 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Bastianini plays it smart to defeat Binder

Enea Bastianini has played it smart to beat new Moto3 world champion Brad Binder at the Japanese Grand Prix, leaving it until the last lap to make his move and doing enough to keep the South African...

BSB: Byrne: 'You can never say you have one hand on the trophy!'

15 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne: 'You can never say you have one hand on the trophy!'

Shane Byrne has played down calls that the 2016 MCE British Superbike title fight is over after rival Leon Haslam dramatically crashed out of today’s opening race. Despite Haslam being out of the...

BSB: Trackside official injured in race one crash

15 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Trackside official injured in race one crash

MCE British Superbike series organisers have confirmed that a trackside official was injured in the incident that led to the second stoppage of today’s opening race. The red flag came out after a...

BSB: Battered Haslam vows to come out fighting

15 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Battered Haslam vows to come out fighting

Leon Haslam has vowed to keep on fighting despite a disastrous opening race day at the MCE British Superbike Championship series finale. A snapped handlebar had already left the title fighter 17th on...

BSB: Hickman takes wet win as crash damages Haslam's title chances

15 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Hickman takes wet win as crash damages Haslam's title chances

Peter Hickman took a surprise victory in a dramatic opening MCE British Superbike race at Brands Hatch this afternoon as two red flags and a drastic change in conditions spiced things up on Saturday...

BSB: JG Speedfit Kawasaki protest against Be Wiser Ducati rejected

15 October 2016 by Oli Rushby

BSB: JG Speedfit Kawasaki protest against Be Wiser Ducati rejected

MCE British Superbike bosses have this afternoon rejected a protest from the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team in regards to the eligibility of the Be Wiser Ducati machines. Following this morning’s...