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MotoGP: Rossi hoping for dry race despite wet weather pace

03 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Valentino Rossi is hoping for dry conditions for tomorrow’s British Grand Prix despite admitting he’s much stronger in the wet. The nine-time World Champion qualified second for the race in this...

MotoGP: Redding ready to race in any conditions

03 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Scott Redding has admitted that after making the most of a wet qualifying session today to finish seventh overall on the Pramac Ducati that he believes that he’s ready to race tomorrow at the British...

Moto2: Lowes looking to reignite title challenge with Silverstone win

03 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Sam Lowes is confident of reigniting his Moto2 title challenge with victory in tomorrow’s British Grand Prix after a dominant weekend so far for the Brit. Despite inclement weather interrupting all...

Moto3: Crash halts McPhee’s chances at front row

03 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Czech Grand Prix winner John McPhee has had his chances of taking a front row start for his home race at Silverstone halted after he crashed out of today’s Moto3 qualifying session, leaving himself...

MotoGP: Crutchlow expecting Ducati charge at Silverstone

03 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Cal Crutchlow might be starting his home Grand Prix from pole position at Silverstone tomorrow but he’s expecting a tough race if it’s dry. Despite continuing to re-write the history books by becoming...

MotoGP: Laverty rues lost chance for pole

03 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Eugene Laverty has been left rueing what could have been after losing his first real chance to take a pole position in MotoGP, after an error outside his own control left him sliding across the gravel...

Moto2: Lowes continues domination for wet weather pole

03 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Sam Lowes has made it two pole positions at the British Grand Prix in two years, after continuing his domination at Silverstone into this afternoon’s qualifying session to take the top spot from title...

MotoGP: Crutchlow takes pole for British Grand Prix

03 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Cal Crutchlow will start tomorrow’s British Grand Prix from pole position after yet another wet weather masterclass at Silverstone. The LCR Honda man lapped a second quicker than second placed...

Moto3: Bagnaia claims Moto3 pole as rain falls at Silverstone

03 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Pecco Bagnaia secured pole position for tomorrow’s Moto3 race in a sodden qualifying session at Silverstone. The heavens opened ahead of the first of the afternoon’s three qualifying sessions and...

MotoGP: Marquez jumps to the top in FP3

03 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Marc Marquez clocked the quickest lap of the weekend to top the final timed practice session at the British Grand Prix. Putting in the first 2’00 time of the weekend, Marquez shot to the top of the...

MotoGP: Viewing experience enhanced with new 360º camera

03 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP organisers Dorna have enhanced their viewing experience with a new 360º gyroscopic camera that attempts to take viewers right into the middle of the on-track action. Being made available to all...

Lowes leads way as rain hinders Moto2 class

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

While there were many complaints about the cooler conditions on the opening day of the 2016 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, few had as much reason to complain as the Moto2 category who were limited...

MotoGP: Crutchlow leads calls for Silverstone resurfacing

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Cal Crutchlow has reiterated calls to resurface the Silverstone circuit after the first day of practice for this year’s British Grand Prix, with a number of riders complaining the track is bumpier...

Moto3: Binder relishing ‘Slipstream City’ at Silverstone

02 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Moto3 championship leader Brad Binder says he’s relishing the opportunity for an outing at his ‘home’ race this weekend at Silverstone – and the chance to have a battle in the slipstream on the...

MotoGP: Rossi continuing with 2017 chassis at Silverstone

02 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi will continue to work with the new 2017-specification Yamaha M1 chassis that he first tried last weekend at a test in Brno at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, after completing a...

MotoGP: 'Good sensations with bike' for Lowes after day one

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Alex Lowes put in an impressive performance on the opening day of his MotoGP debut at Silverstone today to lap just 2.4 seconds off the overall pace despite having spent just two sessions on the...

Moto3: 2015 pole man Navarro tops opening day at Silverstone

02 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Navarro, the man who started last year’s British Grand Prix from pole position, has topped the opening day of action at this year’s event in the Moto3 class, holding off championship leader and...

MotoGP: Iannone ahead in FP2, Crutchlow third

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Andrea Iannone took to the top of the timesheets in this afternoon’s second free practice session at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix after pipping Maverick Viñales and Cal Crutchlow in the...

MotoGP: Cavendish - 'Cal is just nuts now, not absolutely bat****'

02 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

There’s few people as well positioned to know exactly what Cal Crutchlow puts into his sport – and the power of a win – than close friend and 30-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish. And...

MotoGP: Viñales leads opening practice from Lorenzo

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Maverick Viñales took advantage of the cooler conditions to storm to the top of the timesheets as this year’s British Grand Prix got underway at Silverstone this morning. The Spaniard left it until...

MotoGP: ‘Easier to make mistakes this year’ according to Rossi

02 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi has admitted that it’s proven much easier to make mistakes in 2016, thanks both to the development of Michelin’s new tyres and because of the much-changed situation he finds himself in...

MotoGP: Marquez keen to maintain mentality

02 September 2016 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez says he’s keen to maintain the mentality that has taken him to a 53-point lead in the 2016 MotoGP championship, and that changing his approach now would work against him. Changing his...

BSB: Michael Laverty: 'We've a fight on our hands to stay in the showdown'

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Laverty admits he is lucky to remain in a showdown position after a second disastrous weekend for the Tyco BMW squad on the bounce. The two-time race winner this season has been dramatically...

BSB: Tyre issues hamper Byrne in second Cadwell race

02 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne left Cadwell Park on Monday evening with a smile on his face after clinching his first victory at the Lincolnshire circuit since 2003 with Monstermob Ducati. While JG Speedfit Kawasaki...

MotoGP: Rossi to test 2017 parts this weekend

01 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Valentino Rossi will undergo further analysis of the development parts he tested in Brno during practice at Silverstone this weekend. The nine-time world champion tested a new chassis and swing arm...

MotoGP: Crutchlow hoping for dry weekend

01 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Cal Crutchlow is hoping for the sun to continue shining over Silverstone as he heads in to this weekend’s British Grand Prix having made history last time out at Brno. Despite becoming the first Brit...

MotoGP: Scooter crash for Petrucci prior to British GP

01 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Danilo Petrucci is sporting a number of injuries ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix after falling off his father’s scooter in Italy last week. The Pramac Ducati rider, who finished on the...

Lowes: 'I didn't think I'd get chance to race in MotoGP'

01 September 2016 by Oli Rushby

Alex Lowes has said he plans to enjoy his time deputising for Bradley Smith in the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha squad at Silverstone this weekend as two years ago he didn’t think he’d ever get the chance to...

WSB: Van der Mark: "I needed a new adventure"

31 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael van der Mark has said the reason he is leaving Honda to ride for Yamaha in the Superbike World Championship for 2017 is that he felt he needed a new adventure. The Dutchman leaves the Ten Kate...

BSB: Showdown still in sight for Bridewell

31 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Bennetts Suzuki’s Tommy Bridewell is still in with a shout of a showdown spot after a strong weekend at Cadwell Park. A disastrous time last time out at Brands Hatch left Bridewell’s showdown dreams...

MotoGP: Rossi looking forward to track with ‘nice memories’

31 August 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi says he’s looking forward to returning to a track with ‘nice memories,’ as MotoGP heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend. Returning to the circuit where he took a...

MotoGP: Roberts family feud ends up in court

31 August 2016 by Simon Patterson

Three-time 500 Grand Prix champion Kenny Roberts and son Kurtis Roberts are set to face off against each other in court this week, after a family feud long brewing between the pair resulted in police...

Kiyonari returns to BSB at Oulton with Smiths BMW

31 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Three-time MCE British Superbike champion will return to action at Oulton Park next weekend after signing a deal with the Smiths Racing BMW team. Kiyonari was left without a ride after being dropped...

WSB: Van der Mark finally confirmed at Yamaha for 2017

30 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael van der Mark will join Alex Lowes in the PATA Yamaha World Superbike team for 2017, it has finally been confirmed. As MCN reported in July, Van der Mark will replace Sylvain Guintoli in the...

BSB: Guintoli considering BSB return for 2017

30 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Sylvain Guintoli has confessed he is considering a return to the MCE British Superbike series for 2017. The Frenchman has been left without a seat for next season with his PATA Yamaha team set to...

BSB: Ellison claws back showdown spot

30 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison moved back into a top six showdown position despite a difficult weekend at Cadwell Park. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki struggled to hide his disappointment to take a sixth and eighth place...

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