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Hopkins: I need to ride the Ducati more tranquilo

18 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

New Moto Rapido Ducati rider John Hopkins says that he needs to perfect the way he rides the Panigale bike to get the best out of it, after a strong start to qualifying failed to pay off for him.

Suzuka 8hr set to stream live in the UK

18 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

This year’s Suzuka 8hr race, which will see reigning champion Michael van der Mark pair up with returning legend Casey Stoner to take on the Yamaha MotoGP pairing of Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro,...

Eugene Laverty: ‘King of Brands will take a brave rider’

18 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP rider and former British Supersport front-runner Eugene Laverty has pitched in on this weekend’s MCE British Superbike special ‘King of Brands’ title – and it’s £50,000 special prize fund. The...

Video: Suzuki's assess the Misano test

18 July 2015 by Steve English

At this week’s Misano test Suzuki spent the week focusing on improving their setup and finding a better balance compared to what they felt at the German Grand Prix. The season has been one filled with...

James Puttrell family start fundraising campaign for paralysed racer

18 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

The family of James Puttrell, the National Superstock 600 rider injured in a horrific crash at Brands Hatch in April, have set up a fundraising campaign to help the 25 year old adapt to his...

Davies leads the lot on day one

18 July 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati WSB) led the first day of practice that counts towards qualifying at Laguna Seca with a 1’23.633 lap, despite running wide at turn two near the end of a busy...

Laguna's secrets explained by Davies

18 July 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

haz Davies (Aruba.it Racing Ducati WSB) looks forward to Laguna Seca more than any other circuit on the calendar and he proved he had early pace as he finished the first practice session in third...

Laverty on top form on opening day at Brands

17 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Tyco BMW rider Michael Laverty is on top form – and top of the time sheets – after the opening day of this weekend’s MCE British Superbike round at Brands Hatch. Topping the sheets for the first time...

Hopkins making impressive progress on Moto Rapido Ducati

17 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

John Hopkins has made an impressive return to the MCE British Superbike championship, by finishing the opening day of his comeback in seventh place overall – despite never before riding any Ducati let...

Kneen for success at Ulster Grand Prix

17 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Manx rider Dan Kneen, who took his maiden international win last year at the Ulster Grand Prix, says he’s keen to repeat last year’s successes come this year’s races in two weeks time. This year...

Forward boss arrested in Switzerland

17 July 2015 by Steve English

The future of the Forward Racing squad – which runs Stefan Bradl in MotoGP – has been thrown into question with the arrest team boss Giovanni Cuzari on suspicion of bribery, fraud and money...

Jamie Hamilton making steady progress after TT smash

17 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Northern Irishman Jamie Hamilton is making slow but stead progress after the horrific crash that almost cost him his life during this year’s Senior race at the Isle of Man TT. Saying this week from...

Guy Martin headlines all-star line-up for Armoy Race of Legends

17 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Tyco BMW rider Guy Martin is set to headline an all-star line-up at next weekend’s Armoy Race of Legends, with Michael and William Dunlop, Keith Amor, and KMR Kawasaki riders Ryan Farquhar and Jeremy...

Resurfaced Misano yielding lap record times

16 July 2015 by Steve English

Misano was resurfaced earlier in the season and the laptimes at this week’s test show just how much laptime has been gained at the Italian circuit. Today Marc Marquez set the fastest time with the...

Ducati focus on setup and getting more from harder tyre

16 July 2015 by Steve English

Ducati completed almost 250 laps at Misano with Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Ianonne. While their headline laptimes weren’t as impressive as Honda’s both felt that they had made plenty of progress at...

Pedrosa and Marquez test 2016 bike

16 July 2015 by Steve English

Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez both had the chance to test a 2016 chassis at Misano today with both offering encouraging reports on the bike. The chassis continues to use the current engine with Honda...

Get in the fanstands for Silverstone MotoGP

16 July 2015 by MCN Sport

MotoGP returns to Silverstone this August 28-30, and is shaping up to be a fantastic three-day festival of motorcycle sport, all heightened by our British riders enjoying their most successful season...

Guy Martin to make Supertwin debut at Armoy Road Races

16 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Tyco BMW rider Guy Martin will make his Supertwin class debut at this year’s Armoy Race of Legends, deputising for the injured Jamie Hamilton on the BE Engineering Racing Kawasaki ER-6 machine. Martin...

Fast times on Day 1 for Honda, 2016 bike for Day 2

15 July 2015 by Steve English

A test for factory riders kicked off at Misano with the track getting an initial thumbs up from the the Honda riders riders after resurfacing work over the winter. With World Superbikes having already...

Marquez assesses rookie Moto2 campaign

15 July 2015 by Steve English

Alex Marquez has had a difficult time adapting to the Moto2 class with two top ten finishes interspersed with difficult races where he has fallen to the back of the pack and had to fight through to...

Bridgestone pleased with performance of asymmetric front tyre

15 July 2015 by Steve English

Bridgestone’s asymmetric front tyre was well received by riders in Germany with the likes of Bradley Smith saying that the tyre was “really good” during the race. Bridgestone’s Shinji Aoki, their...

Disastrous weekend after "Amateur" problems for Laverty

14 July 2015 by Steve English

Eugene Laverty had a miserable weekend in Germany with the Irishman struggling en route to a 17th place finish. On Saturday Laverty said that a change of tyre warmers led to problems with tyre...

Mike Webb gives his view on Moto3 penalties

14 July 2015 by Steve English

Rider behaviour has been a huge issue throughout the year with Moto3 rider sitting back and waiting for a tow from a faster rider. The practice is deemed necessary by the riders because at some...

No warning for crash but Redding starting to get comfortable

14 July 2015 by Steve English

Scott Redding came away disappointed to have crashed out of the German Grand Prix but started to show progress on the Marc VDS Honda. Redding has endured a miserable year with the highlight being a...

Hopkins ‘in awe’ of Moto Rapido Panigale

13 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

Returning MCE British Superbike racer John Hopkins says he’s been left ‘in awe’ after his first taste of the Moto Rapido Ducati Panigale he will contest at next weekend’s Brands Hatch round of the...

Flipped grids in Brands Hatch BSB rules shake-up – and £50,000 up for grabs!

13 July 2015 by Simon Patterson

The MCE British Superbike championship will be turned on its head this weekend for a one-off Brands Hatch spectacular, with a new race two format, and a huge prize fund and double championship points...

Marquez leads Honda one-two in Germany

12 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez topped the times in every session in Germany and waltzed away with the victory at the Sachsenring. While Jorge Lorenzo got the jump at the start Marquez was able to get past him in the...

Simeon claims first Grand Prix win

12 July 2015 by Steve English

Xavier Simeon claimed his first Grand prix victory after a superbly judged race from the Gresini rider. Simeon, who had a podium at the season opening Qatar Grand Prix, had a superb finish to the 29...

Dominant Danny wins again

12 July 2015 by Steve English

In a field where a tenths of a second is prized Danny Kent had seconds to spare on his rivals in today’s Moto3 German Grand Prix. Kent, who started from pole position, had to battle in the early laps...

Laverty to pay tribute to Dr John Hinds

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Eugene Laverty will pay tribute to Dr John Hinds during tomorrow’s German Grand Prix by wearing a replica of the travelling medic’s helmet at the Sachsenring. With over 30 Helicopter Emergency Medical...

Zarco on pole with Rabat and Lowes struggling

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Moto2 championship leader Johann Zarco claimed his third consecutive pole position by leading the way in qualifying ahead of tomorrow’s German Grand Prix. Zarco, who has won three times from pole this...

Marquez takes German pole

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez’s domination of the German Grand Prix was maintained today with the reigning world champion taking pole position from Dani Pedrosa. Marquez, who has not been beaten at the Sachsenring...

Hernandez and Vinales through to QP2

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Yonny Hernandez and Maverick Vinales moved through to QP2 but Scott Redding once again was caught out in the opening session and finished fourth fastest. The softer tyres available the rest of the QP1...

Marquez fastest in final practice

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Marc Marquez maintained his perfect record at the Sachsenring by leading the way in FP4 from Dani Pedrosa and Scott Redding. Redding has had a much stronger weekend in Germany and despite having to...

Kent crashes but still claims pole

11 July 2015 by Steve English

A crash with 15 minutes remaining wasn’t enough to derail Danny Kent in qualifying with the championship leader taking pole by a comfortable half a second at Sachsenring. Kent had a low side at Turn...

Morbidelli fastest ahead of qualifying

11 July 2015 by Steve English

Franco Morbidelli was fastest ahead of qualifying in Moto2 with title rivals Johann Zarco and Tito Rabat his closest pursuers but with the rest of the field half a second off the pace it was a...

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