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Mossey on top as BSB testing moves on

08 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

MCE British Superbike rookie Luke Mossey has topped the time sheets on the final day of the 2015 Cartagena test, coming within 0.1 seconds of Tommy Hill’s circuit record. Mossey, on the Quattro Plant...

Espargaro: Electronic changes helping Suzuki

08 March 2015 by Steve English

With two tests completed and one to go before the MotoGP season opens in Qatar in three weeks Aleix Espargaro is pleased with the progress that has been made by the Suzuki squad as they prepare for...

Ten Kate and the 2015 effect

08 March 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

With a flatter and more accessible technical landscape that is certain to help the push of the CBR1000RR in WSB in 2015, and two new talented riders to boot, the Pata Honda WSB team has already seen a...

Buchan fastest on day three at Cartagena as development continues

07 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Danny Buchan has topped the time sheets on the third day of four at the Cartagena test, with the Be Wiser Kawasaki rider completing his fastest lap of the day at 1:33.4. However, with many of the top...

Vinales starting to understand tyres and electronics

07 March 2015 by Steve English

In a crowded class of rookies Maverick Vinales has been the most impressive through three tests and the Spaniard, who won the Moto3 crown in 2013, has been pleased with his progress over 9 days of...

Column: Privatising the TT

07 March 2015 by Stephen Davison

When an email dropped into my Inbox last November from the Manx Department of Economic Development inviting ‘expressions of interest’ from anyone “suitably qualified” to provide a service at the Isle...

Suzuki reveals title sponsor and 2015 colours

06 March 2015 by Steve English

Suzuki joined the rest of the MotoGP grid by formally revealing their 2015 livery for the GSXR-R. The Japanese manufacturer is returning to the class after a three year hiatus with Aleix Espargaro and...

Video: Red Bull X-Fighters Mexico preview

06 March 2015 by MCN Staff

Marking 10 years since the first Red Bull X-Fighters first lit up the nighttime sky above the sold out Monumental Plaza de Toros bullring in Mexico City with 38,000 frenzied fans, the 2015 season...

Amor delighted with on track return

05 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

RigDeluge Racing rider Keith Amor has been left delighted with his first time on track since August, after the Scottish racer made his 2015 debut at the opening day of the Cartagena Pro...

Shakedown issues on opening day of Cartagena testing

05 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Minor technical issues marked the opening day of MCE British Superbike testing at Cartagena today, with a number of teams suffering from small problems as they adapt to new bikes, riders and team...

Redding on hand to unveil Marc VDS

05 March 2015 by Steve English

In perhaps the largest launch in memory the Team Estrella Galicia Marc VDS squad unveiled their 2015 lineup with MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and CEV championship squads all represented in Madrid. The main...

Ciabatti: You have to set ambitious targets

05 March 2015 by Steve English

In Sepang, Paolo Ciabatti, sporting director of Ducati, reiterated the teams desire to move forward again in 2015. The Italian squad has spent the last four years in the doldrums since Casey Stoner...

Aprilia unveil RS-GP MotoGP contender

05 March 2015 by Steve English

Aprilia officially unveiled their 2015 MotoGP bike today in Italy with Alvaro Bautista and Marco Melandri on hand to pull the covers back on the RS-GP that marks the Italian manufacturers official...

2015 TT start numbers released

05 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

The numbers at which the top twenty riders at this year’s Isle of Man TT go off the line have been released, with twenty one time TT winner John McGuinness once again taking over the number one plate...

New Moto3 Junior series to air live on BT Sport

04 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

The FIM CEV Repsol Championship, Spain’s domestic series and the home of the newly created Moto3 Junior World Championship as well as the European Moto2 series, is set to air live in the UK in...

Misano prepares for 2015 with new surface

04 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Italy’s Misano circuit has begun their track modernisation with a full resurfacing of the 4.2km Grand Prix track. The tarmacking is only part of a host of upgrades designed to improve circuit...

Aprilia still backing Melandri but cracks are clear

04 March 2015 by Steve English

Marco Melandri made no secret of his thoughts about returning to MotoGP throughout last year and in Sepang he endured another miserable test and finished slowest of all and over four seconds off the...

Rivals sound off on GP15

04 March 2015 by Steve English

The new Ducati GP15 turns heads up and down the Sepang pitlane during the second test of the season and the performances of Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone certainly created a stir in Malaysia.

Bayliss set to extend comeback for Thailand WSB?

04 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Paddock speculation is rife that Troy Bayliss will continue with his WSB return for a further three rounds. The former triple champion made a return to racing at the opening Phillip Island round after...

Ducati WSB chief Marinelli takes stock ahead of round two

04 March 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

Even as the many experienced heads and hearts in the WSBK paddock go, Ernesto Marinelli has pretty much seen it all over the years. Even so, the visit of the WSB world to Australia for the final...

Shakey aiming for Donington after Spanish surgery

04 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Defending MCE British Superbike champion Shane Byrne has suffered an early end to his 2015 pre-season testing, after a highside at Spain’s Almeria circuit left him with a broken left hand. The damage...

Shakey Byrne battered and bruised after testing crash

03 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has been left battered and bruised after a testing crash at Spain’s Almeria circuit. The PBM Kawasaki rider crashed fast at the circuit’s turn six in the final session of the day. Spending...

Maria Costello appointed Women's European Cup mentor

03 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

British racer Maria Costello has been appointed as the rider mentor for FIM Europe’s new Women’s European Cup. The championship will run alongside the PATA European Junior Cup at the European rounds...

Salom returns to riding after Phillip Island smash

03 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Team Pedercini Kawasaki rider David Salom has returned to track only a week after the huge smash in Superpole 2 that ruled him out of racing at the opening round of the 2015 World Superbike...

Stoner to make Suzuka 8hr comeback?

02 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Rumours are circulating that former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is set to come out of retirement to ride for Honda in this year’s Suzuka 8hr race. Stoner has maintained a relationship with...

Late lap from Mossey leaves him on top at Almeria

02 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

A fast lap late in the day from MCE British Superbike newcomer Luke Mossey has left him top of the time sheets after the opening day of official pre-season testing at Spain’s Almeria circuit. Mossey,...

Rutter and Lougher team up for Paton TT Lightweight

02 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

TT veterans Michael Rutter and Ian Lougher have teamed up for at attempt at lifting the Lightweight TT crown on Italian café-racer styled Paton machinery. Rutter will ride for Lougher’s team, who...

Webb ends Blazusiak’s SuperEnduro streak

02 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

American KTM rider Cody Webb has ended Taddy Blazusiak’s four-win streak in the SuperEnduro World Championship, taking victory in Brazil ahead of Manxman David Knight with the Pole in third. The...

Video: Red Bull X-Fighters season preview

02 March 2015 by MCN Staff

Marking 10 years since the first Red Bull X-Fighters first lit up the nighttime sky above the sold out Monumental Plaza de Toros bullring in Mexico City with 38,000 frenzied fans, the 2015 season...

Smiths Triumph hit back at Gary Johnson after Guy Martin deal

02 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Smiths Triumph team boss Rebecca Smith has hit back at the team’s 2014 Isle of Man TT winner Gary Johnson, as a war of words erupts around the team’s decision to recruit Guy Martin in place of his...

Kiyonari set to miss testing as BSB moves to Spain

02 March 2015 by Simon Patterson

Buildbase BMW rider Ryuichi Kiyonari will miss MCE British Superbike pre-season testing for the second season in a row, after visa problems prevented the Japanese rider from returning to the UK from...

Iannone leaves Sepang impressed with GP15

02 March 2015 by Steve English

Andrea Iannone continues to make progress with the new Ducati GP15 and spent this week adapting to the new bike and adjusting the setup to allow him to get closer to the potential of the new bike. “I...

Canepa set for strong comeback

01 March 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

After a tough and unrewarding 2014 rookie season the Hero EBR bosses back home cleared the decks and started again for 2015, with Larry Pegram’s AMA squad forming the template for the official Hero...

Fast off the WSB Mark

01 March 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

Of the many things to get excited about at the first round of the season the sheer pace and carefree performances of WSB rookie Michael van der Mark on the Pata Honda was a major highlight, if...

Crash costs Espargaro track time in Sepang

01 March 2015 by Steve English

Two crashes blighted Pol Espargaro’s week in Malaysia but overall the Tech3 rider was pleased with the performance of the bike and some of the lessons learned during the initial three days at...

Guy Martin: His best chance yet?

28 February 2015 by Stephen Davison

I began last week reading the headlines that Guy Martin could retire from racing at the end of the 2015 season. This column reflected on Guy’s impact on road racing and how things would be without him...

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