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BSB: Linfoot in Showdown despite crash

12 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Dan Linfoot secured a spot in the MCE British Superbike Championship Showdown at Oulton Park this weekend, but didn’t make it easy for himself as he dramatically crashed out of Sunday’s final race. A...

MotoGP: Lowes to return to action at Aragon

12 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP replacement rider Alex Lowes will return to the series for a third time at Aragon in two weeks’ time, as he takes time out of hectic schedule to continue to replace the injured Bradley Smith at...

Team Classic Suzuki at the Classic TT: Episode one

12 September 2016 by Liam Marsden

Team Classic Suzuki has released the first of three videos documenting their efforts at this year’s Classic TT as part of the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling. The first video in the series...

BSB: Dixon hospitalised after Race 3 crash

12 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon remains in hospital with suspected hip injuries following a nasty crash in yesterday’s final MCE British Superbike race at Oulton Park. The 20-year-old appeared to be unable to slow down as...

Moto3: McPhee hampered by qualifying performance

12 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

John McPhee has been left unable to do anything better than 20th at Misano on the Saxoprint Peugeot, in a race that saw not only his Peugeot-branded Mahindra but all the Indian manufacturer’s machines...

MotoGP: Pedrosa surprises himself with Misano win

12 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

San Marino Grand Prix winner Dani Pedrosa has admitted that he surprised even himself with the stunning pace he displayed in yesterday’s race. Setting lap record after record as he cut through the...

BSB: Haslam takes series lead with Oulton hat-trick

11 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam leads the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship as the three-round title fight is set to get underway at Donington Park next weekend after completing a hat-trick of wins with victory in...

MotoGP: Pedrosa makes it eight winners in a row

11 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Dani Pedrosa has made it eight MotoGP winners in a row by taking a storming victory at the San Marino Grand Prix over Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. The Repsol Honda rider gambled with softer...

BSB: Haslam wins as Byrne crashes out in second race at Oulton

11 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam took his third successive victory in the second of the weekend’s MCE British Superbike race with another commanding performance at Cheshire’s Oulton Park. Despite higher track...

Moto2: Baldassarri takes debut win as Rins reignites title hopes

11 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Lorenzo Baldassarri has romped to his first ever Grand Prix victory in front of his home fans in Misano, after picking his way through the field and hunting down Alex Rins, the man who led for most of...

Moto3: Binder extends title lead yet further

11 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Brad Binder has edged even closer to taking the 2016 Moto3 crown with a controlling race victory at Misano now giving him an incredible 106-point lead over Enea Bastianini in the title fight. As...

BSB: Iddon 'mortified' to lose grasp on top six spot

10 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Christian Iddon’s chances of a top six Showdown position were all but ended as he crashed out of today’s opening MCE British Superbike race at Oulton Park. The Tyco BMW man, who led the series after...

BSB: Qualifying setup backfires for Byrne in Oulton race

10 September 2016 by Dan Sutherland

Championship leader Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne saw his title lead shrink considerably today after finishing ninth in the opening MCE British Superbike race at Oulton Park. The Be Wiser Ducati rider ran off...

BSB: Breakthrough sees Ellison close in on showdown spot

10 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison has said he believes he can still fight Shane Byrne and Leon Haslam for the 2016 MCE British Superbike title after a welcome return to form at Oulton Park this weekend. The JG Speedfit...

BSB: History made with JG Speedfit Kawasaki 1-2-3 at Oulton

10 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

The JG Speedfit Kawasaki team made history at Oulton Park this afternoon by becoming the first team to lock-out the MCE British Superbike podium in the series’ 20 year history. Leon Haslam took...

BSB: Hard tyre gamble pays off for Haslam at Oulton

10 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam’s victory in this afternoon’s opening MCE British Superbike race at Oulton Park further ignited his championship battle as he closed in to be just three points and seven podium credits...

BSB: Haslam wins as JG Speedfit Kawasaki lock out podium at Oulton

10 September 2016 by Dan Sutherland

JG Speedfit Kawasaki made history at Oulton Park today as they became the first team ever to have all three of their riders finishing on the rostrum. Leon Haslam took victory after a gamble on hard...

MotoGP: Lorenzo demolishes lap record for Misano pole

10 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo has demolished his own Misano lap record to secure pole position for tomorrow’s San Marino Grand Prix, setting not one but two laps under the old record to end the day 0.3 ahead of...

BSB: Shakey shatters outright lap record to take pole at Oulton Park

10 September 2016 by Dan Sutherland

Shane Byrne will start this afternoon’s first British Superbike race from pole position after a thrilling qualifying session. The championship leader set the fastest ever two-wheeled lap of Oulton...

Moto3: Binder snatches pole position from home favourites

10 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3 championship leader Brad Binder has snatched pole position from the local favourites at Misano, to start tomorrow’s San Marino Grand Prix from the top spot on the grid. TOP STORIES Kawasaki...

BSB: Iddon fastest in Oulton FP3

10 September 2016 by Dan Sutherland

Christian Iddon topped the timesheets in a damp, but drying FP3 at Oulton Park. The Tyco BMW rider led from Czech rider Jakub Smrz, in a field divided by over six seconds. Third was the BMW of Richard...

MotoGP: Rossi unveils ‘Blues Brothers’ Misano helmet

10 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi has unveiled his special helmet for this weekend’s home race at the San Marino Grand Prix, paying tribute to both his favourite films The Blues Brothers and to close friend Uccio...

MotoGP: Iannone to undergo further checks before deciding to continue

10 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Andrea Iannone may yet compete in his home Grand Prix this weekend at Misano despite breaking his back in yesterday’s free practice sessions, with the Italian set to undergo further medical checks...

MotoAmerica: Corey Alexander to run stunning 9/11 tribute

09 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 rider and New York native Corey Alexander will run a stunning tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks this weekend as the American series finishes their season...

BSB: Dixon surprises with top three pace

09 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon made a surprise appearance at the top of the timesheets in this afternoon’s second MCE British Superbike session at Oulton Park. The youngster jumped to the top of the table as the...

BSB: Byrne leads close pack on opening day at Oulton

09 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne led the way on a close opening day of the MCE British Superbike Showdown decider at Oulton Park with the top 12 riders separated by just 0.6 seconds. The series leader posted a time just...

MotoGP: Espargaró rockets to the top of the time sheets

09 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Pol Espargaró has surprised the MotoGP paddock by ending the first day of action at the Misano circuit in top spot, after setting a time in the closing stages of the day that few were able to come...

MotorSport Vision interested in Silverstone takeover

09 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

The boss of MotorSport Vision, the firm which owns five UK race circuits including Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park, has expressed an interest in making a bid to add Silverstone to their portfolio. The...

Moto3: 2015 winner Bastianini tops first day at Misano

09 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

2015 Moto3 Italian Grand Prix winner Enea Bastianini has topped the opening day of action at his home race, finishing Friday’s two sessions 0.1 ahead of championship leader Brad Binder. Binder’s first...

MotoGP: Uncini induced as MotoGP legend

09 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

1982 500 Grand Prix world champion and MotoGP safety officer Franco Uncini has been formally inducted as a MotoGP legend at a ceremony this afternoon at his home race in Misano. The Italian took the...

MotoGP: Iannone out of home race after FP1 crash

09 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Andrea Iannone is set to miss his home race this weekend in Misano after crashing out of the first session of the weekend at the Rimini circuit and damaging his back in the process. Iannone fell at...

Gallery: Throwback to the British GP

08 September 2016 by MCN News

It may have been less than a week ago but this year’s British MotoGP at Silverstone had all the makings of a classic race that will be remembered for a long time. With Maverick Vinales taking Putting...

MotoGP: 58 retired to honour Marco Simoncelli

08 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP have officially retired Marco Simoncelli’s race number in a ceremony at the Misano circuit named in his honour, with his father Paolo and MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta taking to the stage...

BSB: Make or break for Mossey at Oulton

08 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey has his eyes set firmly on three podium finishes at Oulton Park this weekend as he looks to secure his space in the all-important title fighters’ showdown. Having finished ‘best of the...

MotoGP: Viñales out to carry momentum to Misano

08 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

British Grand Prix winner Maverick Viñales says he’s out this weekend at Misano to carry forward the momentum of his Silverstone victory to the Italian circuit, making the most of MotoGP’s...

BSB: Same approach for showdown contender Ellison

08 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison has said he won’t be approaching this weekend’s MCE British Superbike Showdown decider any differently despite being one of the six riders fighting for a spot in the all-important top...

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