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MotoGP: Hayden relishing Grand Prix return

23 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

World Superbike rider and former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden says he’s relishing the opportunity to return to the premiere class this weekend at Aragon, as he joins the Marc VDS squad as a...

Moto2: Baldassarri still in shock after Misano win

23 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Forward Racing rider Lorenzo Baldassarri has admitted that he’s almost still in shock after his stunning home win last time out in the San Marino Grand Prix, admitting to MCN that it took him a week...

WSB: Aprilia confirm factory plans with Milwaukee and Laverty

22 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Aprilia have finally confirmed the plans for a full-factory return to the World Superbike championship for 2017 first reported by MCN six weeks ago, releasing details about their link-up with former...

MotoGP: Riders tip Dovi for ninth in a row potential

22 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

The frontrunners of the MotoGP have tipped Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso as the most likely contender to continue the incredible streak of different winners the championship is currently...

MotoGP: Marquez ‘doesn’t need to win’ to lift title

22 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez has admitted that he doesn’t need to win more races in the 2016 season to win the championship battle. The Spaniard has taken only three victories so far this season, but leads the title...

MotoGP: Provisional 2017 calendar released

21 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP organisers Dorna have released a provisional calendar for the 2017 MotoGP season, which will as tradition kick off in late March at Qatar’s Losail International Circuit. The calendar then sees...

Podcast: Who's going where in BSB?

21 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

The team looks at all the weekend’s MCE British Superbike action from Donington Park – and start to slot in who’s going where in 2017. As well as that, they preview this weekend’s Aragon MotoGP round...

MotoGP: Are Ducati testing regenerative braking?

21 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

At the last round of the 2016 MotoGP championship, Ducati test rider and wildcard Michele Pirro drew stares during Saturday morning’s free practice session three when he rolled out onto track sorting...

BSB: Ellison victory charge halted by tyre wear

20 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison has said he believes a potential faulty Pirelli tyre cost him the chance of fighting for victory in Sunday’s second race after his tyre dropped off after just two or three laps. The...

BSB: Is this the quickest year yet?

20 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

This year’s British Superbike Championship has really started to heat up over the last couple of rounds and it’s not just the battle between Shakey and Haslam at the front fuelling the fire. In...

BSB: Iddon returns to podium at Donington

20 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Christian Iddon was able to turn things around for the struggling Tyco BMW squad as he made his return to the podium at Donington this weekend. The former British Supermoto Champion hadn’t stood on...

MotoGP: Baz aiming for Aragon return

20 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Frenchman Loris Baz is looking to make a return to MotoGP this weekend at Aragon, as he recovers yet again from another injury in his incident-hit 2016 season. The Avintia Ducati rider was caught up...

MotoGP: Lowes looking for Aragon progress

20 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Alex Lowes is looking to make further progress this weekend at Aragon, as he takes a break from his regular World Superbike schedule for a third outing on the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 bike as a...

Team Classic Suzuki at the Classic TT: Episode two

20 September 2016 by James Archibald

Team Classic Suzuki has released the second of a three part series that documents the team’s efforts at this year’s Isle of Man Classic TT. In this episode, the team focus on the build up to the race,...

BSB: Tough weekend for Mossey at Donington

19 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey was unable to repeat his Oulton podium form at Donington Park this weekend as a number of issues held him back as the Showdown got underway. The new Dad secured a spot in the top six...

BSB: O'Halloran title chances slashed after crash

19 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

It was a difficult weekend for Jason O’Halloran at Donington Park despite taking to the podium in Sunday’s opening race. After three crashes on Friday, he could only manage ninth on the grid for the...

Endurance: Suzuki dominates Bol d’Or

19 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Reigning Endurance World Champions the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have romped to success in the first round of the new and reshuffled 2016/2017 season by taking a dominant win at the Bol d’Or...

MotoGP: Michelin bringing asymmetric options to Aragon

19 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

French tyre manufacturers Michelin will bring a range of compounds and compositions to this weekend’s Aragon round of the MotoGP championship, with the firm continuing their policy of bringing a range...

MotoGP: Hayden to deputise for injured Miller

19 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

2006 MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden will make a stunning return to the series this weekend at Aragon, as he steps in to replace the injured Jack Miller. The Australian sat out last weekend’s race...

WSB: van der Mark finishes race on severely damaged Honda

19 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael van der Mark rode to an incredible eighth place in Sunday’s second World Superbike race at the Lausitzring despite his bike sustaining serious damage in a crash. The Dutchman was sat in...

BSB: Byrne takes series lead as Haslam crashes out

18 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne jumped back in to the lead of the 2016 MCE British Superbike standings with a dominant double as rival Leon Haslam dramatically crashed out at Donington Park. James Ellison took the early...

WSB: Wet weather masterclass from Rea as Sykes crashes out

18 September 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) made up for his first race no-score with a perfect wet race win on Sunday at Lausitzring, giving him a 47 point advantage to take into the final three rounds of the...

BSB: Dominant win for Byrne in race one

18 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne took victory in the opening race of the MCE British Superbike Showdown at Donington Park this afternoon after an intelligent race strategy saw him get the better of title rival Leon...

BSB: Byrne 'used head' to secure front row start

17 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne was not disappointed with missing out on pole position at Donington Park this afternoon after a mistake in the early stages of his Superpole lap saw him play it safe for the remainder of...

BSB: Haslam pleased with pole after mistake at Melbourne

17 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam stamped his authority on his MCE British Superbike rivals with a dominant pole position at Donington Park this afternoon. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki man will start tomorrow’s opening race...

BSB: Haslam shatters lap record for Donington pole

17 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam took first blood in the 2016 MCE British Superbike Showdown by claiming pole position for Sunday’s opening race at Donington Park. Dry weather for the three-stage qualifying session saw...

BSB: Halsall Racing to split with Suzuki

17 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Bennetts Suzuki team boss Martin Halsall has announced the team will end its association with the Japanese manufacturer at the end of the 2016 season. Citing frustrations with a lack of clear...

WSB: Davies wins as Rea crashes out at Lausitzring

17 September 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

The Superbike World Championship fight is right back on again thanks to the first race of the restarted season, after Jonathan Rea (KRT) crashed out. Race winner Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)...

WSB: Davies takes pole from Sykes in Germany

17 September 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) secured his third ever pole position, and his second of 2016, with a 1’37.883 lap on a rapidly drying track at the Lausitzring. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team)...

BSB: Iddon: 'It's time to show what we could have done'

16 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Tyco BMW’s Christian Iddon set out to prove what could have been by storming to the top of the timesheets in practice at Donington Park. The 31-year-old may have missed out on a Showdown spot but was...

BSB: Iddon tops opening day at Donington

16 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Christian Iddon returned to the top of the timesheets to lead the way in both wet and dry conditions on the opening day of the tenth round of the MCE British Superbike Championship at Donington...

BSB: Mossey to run Mick Grant-inspired Showdown livery

16 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

The Quattro Plant Tec-Care Kawasaki team have unveiled a special livery for Luke Mossey to run in the three MCE British Superbike Showdown rounds. Mossey secured his place in the top six with a...

WSB: Savadori leads opening day at Lausitzring

16 September 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

On a bumpy Lausitzring surface Lorenzo Savadori (IodaRacing Team Aprilia) proved fastest after two hours on track, securing the overnight advantage near the end of the second session. Recent double...

Moto2: Lowes has successful Valencia test

16 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Sam Lowes has attempted to re-find his mojo on the Federal Oil Gresini Kalex, by completing a huge number of laps in a two-day outing with the team at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit, home of the...

MotoGP: Aprilia delighted with home top ten

16 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

The Aprilia racing squad of Alvaro Bautista and Stefan Bradl have been left delighted with their home pace, making the most of their experience testing at the Misano circuit to take an impressive...

Moto3: McPhee set for BT Sport Honda team?

16 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Rumours in the Moto3 paddock have continued to gather steam that Czech Grand Prix winner John McPhee will link up with British broadcaster BT Sport to ride a Honda under the channel’s colours in the...

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