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WSB Imola: Rea goes back to back with race one win

11 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Jonathan Rea has taken back to back wins in World Superbike, taking the first win at Imola to double up his victory last time out in Assen and heading up an all-British podium of Chaz Davies and Tom...

WSB Imola: Rea scores his first 2014 Superpole win

10 May 2014 by Gordon Ritchie

Following on from a race win in the wet at Assen last time out Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike) fired in a strong Superpole lap at a blisteringly hot Imola to take his first pole of 2014 and...

WSB Imola: Rea on top after early end to Friday's action

09 May 2014 by Gordon Ritchie

A broken drain cover on the exit of the Tamburello chicane brought the second Superbike session of the opening day at Imola to a close with 12 minutes left on the clock. British riders were in the...

WSS Imola: Sofuoglu from Coghlan after one day of action

09 May 2014 by Gordon Ritchie

Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Mahi Racing Team India) scored the early advantage at the Imola race weekend, setting the best lap of the first two practice sessions as he tries to get back into the...

Suzuki working on new bike for 2015

09 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki will roll out a heavily revamped new 1000cc MotoGP bike in time for the start of the 2015 pre-season testing campaign in Valencia in early November. There is no doubt the Japanese factory,...

KTM begins 2015 Moto3 assault

09 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

KTM has already kicked off its factory Moto3 assault for 2015 after testing next year’s factory bike in a behind-closed-doors test at the Almeria track in Spain recently. The bike is a complete revamp...

Honda happy to keep Dani Pedrosa for 2015

08 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Honda has denied giving serious consideration to axing long-serving factory rider Dani Pedrosa at the end of 2014. Pedrosa has already been strongly linked with Suzuki, with the Japanese factory eager...

Suzuki switch appealing for Andrea Dovizioso

08 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso is emerging as an early favourite to clinch a switch to Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad in 2015. Tentative talks between the Italian’s manager Simone Battistella and Suzuki senior...

Valentino Rossi to race on with new chassis

07 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

It may only offer a minimal gain in feeling on corner entry, but Valentino Rossi will continue to race a new Yamaha chassis he rode to a brilliant second place in Jerez last Sunday. Rossi spent more...

Scott Redding gets edge grip boost in Jerez test

07 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

British rider Scott Redding is confident he has found a solution to the rear tyre edge grip troubles that left him struggling to match the pace of production Honda rivals Nicky Hayden and Hiroshi...

Marc Marquez can be greatest ever, says Schwantz

07 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Marc Marquez can become the greatest and most successful rider in MotoGP history, according to Texan legend Kevin Schwantz. The Spaniard remains undefeated in four races in 2014 after another...

Jorge Lorenzo rues hard tyre choice in Jerez race

07 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo admitted his decision to race Bridgestone’s hard compound rear tyre in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix was a mistake that cost him a second podium in 2014. The Movistar Yamaha rider spent a...

BSB Oulton Park – Brookes ends Shakey’s domination with thrilling race win

05 May 2014 by Michael Guy

Josh Brookes had to put it all on the line to end Shane Byrne’s domination of the MCE British Superbike championship by taking a hard fought race two win at Oulton Park. The Milwaukee Yamaha rider refused to let Byrne get into a rhythm at the front by moving to the front, maintaining his pace before riding a stunning final lap to defend the lead from the constantly attacking Byrne. Brookes said:...

McConnell secures Supersport double

05 May 2014 by Michael Guy

Billy McConnell stormed to his second win of the weekend after a brilliant battle with Supersport title rival Alistair Seeley. The Smiths Triumph rider fought his way through the field after an initially slow start before becoming embroiled in an intense battle with Seeley for the win. After numerous changes of the lead, McConnell made a decisive pass at the final corner of the final lap to secure...

BSB Oulton Park: Byrne takes win from hard charging Brookes

05 May 2014 by Michael Guy

Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki man Shane Byrne secured a flag to flag victory in the opening race of the MCE British Superbike championship at Oulton Park today. The 37 year old, who had qualified on pole was in control from the start of the race and was able to resist a late charge from Milwaukee Yamaha rider Josh Brookes to secure his third BSB win from three starts in 2014. Byrne said: “I was out...

Oulton BSS: McConnell wins as title rivals fall

04 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Billy McConnell has taken a win in the British Supersport sprint race at Oulton Park, as his main title rivals failed to score points in a dramatic 12 lap dash race, with Alastair Seeley and Graeme...

Oulton BSB: Byrne sets blistering pace for pole

04 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has taken pole position for the opening MCE British Superbike race at Oulton Park tomorrow with a blistering lap time only 0.042 off the absolute lap record, set back in the days of...

Jerez MotoGP: Marquez continues 100% win record in 2014

04 May 2014 by Liam Marsden

Marc Marquez claimed his first ever victory at the Jerez circuit to continue his amazing 100% record in 2014 after also claiming pole position. Marquez was forced to battle with Yamaha rider Valentino...

Walker's GBmoto Kawasaki in free practice fireball

04 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Chris Walker and a number of other riders have had a lucky escape during free practice three for the second round of the MCE British Superbike Championship this weekend at Oulton Park, after a crash...

Jerez Moto2: Kallio eases to victory

04 May 2014 by Liam Marsden

Marc VDS rider Mika Kallio rode a perfect race to record his first Moto2 win of the season after starting from pole position. The Fin got the holeshot and was untouchable until the chequered flag,...

Jerez Moto3: Fenati take second successive win

04 May 2014 by Liam Marsden

Italian Romano Fenati left it till the final lap to take first place and his second win in a row at Jerez today. The Sky Racing Team VR46 rider almost lost out to Alex Rins at the final corner, but...