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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...

BSB: Linfoot: 'I can't afford for anything to go wrong'

08 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

The pressure is on for Honda Racing’s Dan Linfoot ahead of this weekend’s MCE British Superbike Showdown decider at Oulton Park as he looks to secure a spot alongside Jason O’Halloran in the...

Moto3: Who the hell is Lorenzo Dalla Porta?

07 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

A wildcard appearance at Assen, a factory Mahindra for next season, spending the rest of the year as Romano Fenati’s replacement at his idol Valentino Rossi’s Team Sky – AND he’s leading the Junior...

MotoGP: Pedrosa looking to gain from Silverstone confidence

07 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Dani Pedrosa is out to maintain a better run of form this weekend at Misano, after being buoyed by a strong performance last weekend in Silverstone’s British Grand Prix after a difficult season so...

MotoGP: Nakasuga set for Motegi wildcard

07 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Suzuka 8 Hour winner Katsuyuki Nakasuga will once again make a wildcard appearance at this year’s Japanese Grand Prix, with the factory Yamaha superbike racer riding for the Yamalube Yamaha Factory...

Video: Rivals Reunited - Walker takes Hodgson for spin in sidecar at Oulton Park

07 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Sixteen years after the iconic battle between Chris Walker and Neil Hodgson at Oulton Park in 2000 where the pair came together at Lodge corner, MCN brought them back together to get even closer than...

Podcast: Is Maverick Viñales an alien?

07 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

After an incredible British Grand Prix, Simon and Oli sit down to discuss all the weekend’s action, and one pertinent question – is new winner Maverick Viñales en route to becoming a MotoGP alien?...

MotoGP: Xavi Forés to replace injured Loris Baz

06 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Avintia Ducati rider Loris Baz will miss another round of the 2016 MotoGP championship thanks to injury, with the Frenchman set to sit out this weekend’s Misano Grand Prix after breaking his ankle...

WSB: Alex Lowes gets some brotherly support for Magny Cours test

06 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Straight from his incredibly impressive MotoGP debut in Silverstone, where he finished thirteenth while replacing the injured Bradley Smith, Alex Lowes headed back to his day job, to test the Pata...

Moto2: Zarco mystified by Lowes crash penalty

06 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Reigning Moto2 world champion Johann Zarco says he’s mystified as to why he was penalised for the crash that saw Sam Lowes fall from Sunday’s Moto2 race at the British Grand Prix – and potentially out...

MotoGP: Baz and Espargaro escape serious injury

06 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Both Loris Baz and Pol Espargaró have been lucky to escape serious injury after a huge fight-lap collision at the British Grand Prix that brought out the red flags. And while Baz looked initially to...

Moto2: Lowes criticises 'novice' Zarco move

05 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Britain’s Sam Lowes was left gutted to miss out on a home victory at this weekend’s British Grand Prix after being taken out of the race by title rival Johann Zarco. An over-ambitious lunge from the...

MotoGP: British Grand Prix at Silverstone for foreseeable future

05 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

The British Grand Prix will remain at Silverstone for the foreseeable future after an agreement was reached between the Northamptonshire circuit’s bosses and represenatives from the Circuit of Wales...