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Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow gutted as podium slips away

15 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow gutted as podium slips away

Cal Crutchlow was left to ponder what might have been after he saw a podium slip from his grasp on the last lap for the second race in succession at the Twin Ring Motegi. After losing out in a last...

Motegi MotoGP: Fighting fifth for tiring Casey Stoner

15 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Fighting fifth for tiring Casey Stoner

Casey Stoner returned to MotoGP with a fighting fifth place at the Twin Ring Motegi in Japan yesterday, as the gritty Aussie admitted he wasn’t physically strong enough to launch a podium assault. The...

Motegi MotoGP: In-form Alvaro Bautista thrilled with third

15 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: In-form Alvaro Bautista thrilled with third

Alvaro Bautista’s impressive form continued at the Twin Ring Motegi in Japan yesterday when the Spaniard claimed a second podium in the last three races after a close battle with Cal...

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne secures 2012 title

14 October 2012 by MCN

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne secures 2012 title

Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider Shane Byrne won his third race of the weekend at Brands Hatch to secure his third British Superbike championship. Australian Josh Brookes took the lead off the line and...

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne wins with faultless ride

14 October 2012 by Phil Wain

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne wins with faultless ride

Shane Byrne put in another faultless ride at Brands Hatch on Sunday to make it two wins from two and strengthen his grip on the 2012 British Superbike Championship. The Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider...

Motegi MotoGP: Pedrosa wins, Crutchlow cruelly denied podium

14 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Pedrosa wins, Crutchlow cruelly denied podium

Dani Pedrosa stormed to a fourth win in the last five MotoGP races in Japan this afternoon to keep the pressure on world championship rival Jorge Lorenzo. But there was bitter disappointment for...

Motegi MotoGP: Marc Marquez on brink of Moto2 title

14 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Marc Marquez on brink of Moto2 title

Marc Marquez produced a brilliant fight back through the field in today’s Japanese Moto2 Grand Prix to take a giant step towards lifting the 2012 world title. The Spaniard recovered from a disastrous...

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent wins dramatic Moto3 race

14 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent wins dramatic Moto3 race

British rider Danny Kent claimed his first Grand Prix victory in Japan after a dramatic final lap of another pulsating Moto3 race. Kent started the last lap in fifth position with his hopes of a...

MotoGP introduces new pole position shoot-out for 2013

14 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP introduces new pole position shoot-out for 2013

Pole position in MotoGP next season will be decided by a new 15-minute shoot-out involving 12 riders in a revamp of qualifying for 2013. The current three 45-minute practice sessions will remain on...

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne wins red flagged race one

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Shane Byrne extended his lead in the British Superbike Championship to 18 points after winning the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch. The Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider grabbed the holeshot and, despite coming extreme pressure from Alex Lowes, he was never headed and with spots of rain falling, Lowes crashed out at the end of the 15th lap which saw the red flag come out and Byrne...

Brands Hatch BSB: Lowes snatches pole position

13 October 2012 by Liam Marsden

Brands Hatch BSB: Lowes snatches pole position

WFR Honda rider Alex Lowes has taken the final pole position of the season after holding off Showdown leader Shane Byrne during qualifying. Lowes crashed in the morning’s free practice session, but...

Motegi MotoGP: Casey Stoner unsure of race potential

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner says he has no idea what his potential will be in tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Japan after marking his return from injury with seventh place in a tough qualifying session at the Twin Ring Motegi. The Aussie hasn’t raced since he was a heroic fourth in Indianapolis when he raced despite suffering serious damage to his right ankle in a vicious qualifying high-side...

Alvaro Bautista keeps Gresini Honda ride

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Alvaro Bautista keeps Gresini Honda ride

Alvaro Bautista has signed a new contract with the San Carlo Gresini Honda squad for the 2013 MotoGP world championship campaign. The Gresini ride was the last prototype berth up for grabs in 2013,...

Motegi MotoGP: Valentino Rossi not ruling out podium fight

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Valentino Rossi not ruling out podium fight

Valentino Rossi hasn’t ruled himself out of battling for the podium in tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Japan, despite qualifying in a lowly ninth position at the Twin Ring Motegi. Rossi set a best time of...

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent not anticipating team orders

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent not anticipating team orders

Danny Kent is confident he will be allowed to fight for a maiden Grand Prix victory in tomorrow’s Japanese Moto3 clash after he stormed to a career first pole position at the Twin Ring Motegi...

Motegi MotoGP: Stunning last lap secures Jorge Lorenzo pole

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Stunning last lap secures Jorge Lorenzo pole

Jorge Lorenzo produced a fantastic final lap to clinch a sixth pole position of the season ahead of Yamaha’s all-important home race at the Twin Ring Motegi tomorrow. The Spaniard powered his factory...

Motegi MotoGP: Scott Redding fourth behind all-Spanish front row

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Scott Redding fourth behind all-Spanish front row

British rider Scott Redding will start tomorrow’s Japanese Moto2 Grand Prix from fourth on the grid behind an all-Spanish front row at the Twin Ring Motegi. The Marc VDS Racing rider clocked a best...

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent storms to maiden pole position

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent storms to maiden pole position

British teenager Danny Kent stormed to a sensational first Grand Prix pole position at the Twin Ring Motegi in Japan earlier today. In a dramatic finish to this afternoon’s Moto3 qualifying session,...

Motegi MotoGP: Ankle injury hinders Casey Stoner’s return

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Ankle injury hinders Casey Stoner’s return

Casey Stoner has admitted the recovery of his damaged right ankle has not been as fast as he had hoped after the reigning world champion finished seventh quickest on his comeback in Japan...

Motegi MotoGP: Physical and technical issues slow Nicky Hayden

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Physical and technical issues slow Nicky Hayden

Nicky Hayden’s wrist injury and a corner entry issue with his factory Ducati GP12 machine contributed to the American enduring a tough start to the Japanese MotoGP weekend at the Twin Ring...

Motegi MotoGP: Valentino Rossi doubts podium challenge

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Valentino Rossi doubts podium challenge

Valentino Rossi has cast serious doubt on his ability to challenge for a rare Ducati podium in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, despite ending the first day of practice in a hugely promising fifth...

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow expects improved pace

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow expects improved pace

Cal Crutchlow believes his lowly ninth place on the opening day practice timesheets in Japan today was not a true reflection of his potential ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Twin Ring Motegi. The...

Motegi MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa off to flying start in Japan

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa off to flying start in Japan

Dani Pedrosa won a personal practice duel with MotoGP world title rival Jorge Lorenzo after the Spanish duo dominated the opening day of action ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at the Twin Ring...

Motegi MotoGP: Casey Stoner not expecting Honda team orders

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Casey Stoner not expecting Honda team orders

Casey Stoner doesn’t believe Honda will impose controversial team orders in a bid to help Dani Pedrosa win an elusive first MotoGP world title in 2012. The Spaniard trails factory Yamaha rival Jorge...

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow anticipating tough weekend

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow anticipating tough weekend

Cal Crutchlow believes he faces a tough task to challenge for the podium in Sunday’s Japanese MotoGP clash at the Twin Ring Motegi. Hard braking points dominate the Honda-owned circuit, and it has...

Motegi MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo unfazed by Stoner return

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo unfazed by Stoner return

Jorge Lorenzo says he’s not worried that the return of Casey Stoner to MotoGP action in Japan this weekend could damage his hopes of securing a second premier class world title in 2012. After missing...

Motegi MotoGP: Nicky Hayden looking to restore confidence

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Motegi MotoGP: Nicky Hayden looking to restore confidence

Nicky Hayden says his prime focus in Japan this weekend will be to build up his confidence after a crash and injury-hit spell in the 2012 MotoGP world championship. The luckless American missed the...

Jury still out on Ducati progress, say Andrea Dovizioso and Ben Spies

10 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jury still out on Ducati progress, say Andrea Dovizioso and Ben Spies

Andrea Dovizioso and Ben Spies believe it is impossible to judge whether Valentino Rossi’s recent second place finish in Misano means Ducati has taken a major step forward with its struggling...

Casey Stoner eager to assess injured ankle in Japan

09 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner eager to assess injured ankle in Japan

Casey Stoner says it will be crucial to understand the strength and mobility in his injured right ankle as the Australian prepares for a much-anticipated return to MotoGP action in Japan this...

Nicky Hayden reveals hand fracture after Aragon crash

09 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden reveals hand fracture after Aragon crash

Nicky Hayden is facing another tough MotoGP weekend in Japan after revealing he suffered a broken bone in his right hand in a horrific crash during the recent Motorland Aragon race in Spain. Hayden...

Loris Capirossi at Silverstone

09 October 2012 by tracy keenan

Loris Capirossi at Silverstone

I met Loris Caprisso at this year’s Silverstone MotoGP. He was a lovely bloke and had time for everybody.

Poll: Should Biaggi have been allowed to benefit from team orders?

08 October 2012 by MCN

Poll: Should Biaggi have been allowed to benefit from team orders?

Max Biaggi won his second World Superbike championship at the weekend by just 0.5points, ahead of Tom Sykes. Sykes won the final race, while Biaggi finished fifth. Biaggi’s team-mate Eugene Laverty...

Danny Kent joins Tech 3 Moto2 squad

08 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Danny Kent joins Tech 3 Moto2 squad

British teenager Danny Kent has signed a two-year deal to join the Tech 3 Racing squad in next year’s Moto2 world championship. The 18-year-old will partner French rider Louis Rossi, who confirmed a...

WSB Magny Cours: Sykes win race two, Biaggi wins title by 0.5points

07 October 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Magny Cours: Sykes win race two, Biaggi wins title by 0.5points

Tom Sykes did everything he could to wrestle the WSB crown away from Italian Max Biaggi, but was ultimately denied the title by just 0.5 points. In a tense finish to the 2012 WSB season, Biaggi...

Magny Cours WSS: Cluzel wins, Lowes second, Linfoot third

07 October 2012 by Michael Guy

Magny Cours WSS: Cluzel wins, Lowes second, Linfoot third

Frenchman Jules Cluzel secured his fourth win of his rookie World Supersport season with a convincing victory at Mangy Cours onboard his PTR Honda. Cluzel rode the drying track superbly to make it the...

Magny Cours WSB: Sykes and Melandri closes in on championship lead as Biaggi crashes out

07 October 2012 by Adam Child

Magny Cours WSB: Sykes and Melandri closes in on championship lead as Biaggi crashes out

Kawasaki’s Tom Sykes closed within 14.5 points of championship leader Max Biaggi after taking third position in damp, tricky conditions at Magny Cours. Factory Aprilia rider Biaggi crashed at the end...