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Aragon MotoGP: Lorenzo snatches pole from Pedrosa

29 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Lorenzo will start tomorrow’s race at the Motorland Aragon circuit from pole position after knocking Dani Pedrosa off pole position at the end of the session. Pedrosa...

Aragon MotoGP: Folger on pole position

29 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

Aspar rider Jonas Folger will start from pole position for tomorrow’s Moto3 race at Aragon after setting a fastest lap of 2’01.715 incool conditions during qualifying. It will be the German’s first...

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi not worried by slow start

28 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi was surprisingly off the pace in wet conditions at the Motorland Aragon track in Spain today after he finished a rain-hit opening day of practice in eighth place. Rossi and Ducati’s...

Aragon MotoGP: Misano crash damage slows Cal Crutchlow

28 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow believes he could have finished inside the top three at the end of a rain-hit opening practice day at the Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider sat out this...

Aragon MotoGP: Rain a pain for Jonathan Rea

28 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jonathan Rea encountered more cruel luck in Aragon today as bad weather once again severely disrupted preparations for his second MotoGP appearance for Repsol Honda. The British rider didn’t complete...

Aragon MotoGP: Spies ends wet first day on top

28 September 2012 by Liam Marsden

Ben Spies topped the timesheets during a wet free practice two at Aragaon today, after the first session was run in part-wet conditions. Spies set a fastest time of 2’00.219 to knock Factory Honda...

MotoGP edging closer to controlled ECU

26 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Plans for MotoGP to switch to a controlled engine management system in 2014 have taken a big step closer today after it was confirmed that Magneti Marelli will make an ECU available to all teams from...

Jerry Burgess: Aragon better test of Ducati progress

26 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Ducati will be able to get a clearer understanding of whether recent chassis and swingarm improvements to its factory Desmosedici machine are a big step forward after this weekend’s Motorland Aragon...

Provisional 2013 WSB calendar unveiled

25 September 2012 by Michael Guy

The 15 round 2013 WSB calendar is set to be confirmed on Friday, but below is a sneak preview of what it might look like. For over five years WSB bosses have been aiming to grow the series to 15 rounds and in 2013 they look like they have achieved their goal with races in America, Australia, India and Russia. But remember this is only provisional so don’t go booking any flights or hotels just...

Ben Spies right to delay World Superbike return

24 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies was right to shun the opportunity to move back to World Superbikes to try and fulfil his potential in the MotoGP world championship. The Texan seemed certain to be leaving MotoGP after he...

Bradley Smith urged to study Stefan Bradl’s MotoGP switch

24 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith should closely study the approach taken by German Stefan Bradl in 2012 to help him become an instant success in MotoGP next season. Bradl has been the revelation of this season having...

John McPhee gets big Moto3 chance

24 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Scottish rider John McPhee has been handed a dream chance to showcase his potential on the world stage after landing a Moto3 ride for the final five races of the 2012 world championship. McPhee will...

Byrne and Brookes share BSB honours at Assen

23 September 2012 by MCN Sports Desk

Josh Brookes leads the MCE British Superbike Championship by two points from Shane Byrne after two epic races at Assen, Holland. Byrne claimed an historic first Assen race win this morning on his...

Portimao WSB: Laverty wins from Rea and Biaggi

23 September 2012 by Michael Guy

Eugene Laverty celebrated his first victory since joining Aprilia with a classy performance onboard his RSV4. The 25 year old Irishman made the break at the front and controlled the race, soaking up intense pressure from Honda man Jonathan Rea on the final lap. Laverty said: “It feels really good to finally get the win and get the monkey off my back. Portimao is almost like a home race because...

Portimao WSS: Cluzel wins race, Sofuoglu crowned world champion

23 September 2012 by Michael Guy

Frenchman Jules Cluzel did everything he possibly could to keep his title hopes alive by winning the Portimao race, but the day ultimately belonged to Kenan Sofuoglu who by finishing second and secured his third World Supersport crown of his illustrious career. Sofuoglu said: “I knew I only had to finish fourth even if Cluzel won the race, but on the last two laps I realised I could at least...

Portimao-WSB: Sykes wins race one to close to within 14.5points of championship lead

23 September 2012 by Michael Guy

Tom Sykes secured a brilliant race one win after a tense battle with Carlos Checa at Portimao today. The factory Kawasaki rider dominated the restarted race to secure his third win of the year and move to second in the overall championship standings. He said: “In the restarted race I had a much better set-up and I could feel what the tyres were doing. I was managing the tyre from the start of the...

Portimao WSB: Sykes storms to Superpole number eight

23 September 2012 by Michael Guy

Tom Sykes secured anther brilliant Superpole victory – his eighth of 2012. Onboard his factory Kawasaki Sykes also set a new best lap of the Portimao circuit with a stunning lap time using a rear qualifying tyre of 1’41.415. Second place went to a hard riding Carlos Checa onboard his Althea Ducati. The Spanish rider was clearly pushing the limits of his bike and tyres but was rewarded with a front...

Lowes takes Assen pole

22 September 2012 by Gary Pinchin

Alex Lowes claimed an historic pole position this afternoon in preparation for Sunday’s first-ever Assen MCE Insurance British Superbike round. Tomorrow’s two races form the first of the three-round, seven-race Showdown to decide this year’s title and Team WFR Honda rider Lowes is looking to close the 33 points gap on defending champion Tommy Hill. Lowes said: “I knew my way around the Assen...

Biaggi pushes his way to the top of second qualifying

22 September 2012 by Michael Guy

A late charge by championship leader Max Biaggi in the dying minutes of second qualifying saw him move to the top of the time sheets onboard his factory Aprilia. He was followed him by in form Brit Tom Sykes who also left it to the final minutes of the session to move up the leader board. The two men knocked BMW riders Marco Melandri and Leon Haslam off the top spot with factory Aprilia man Eugene...

Assen BSB: Lowes sets pace

21 September 2012 by Gary Pinchin

Alex Lowes set the pace in Free Practice 2 this afternoon (Friday) at Assen ahead of Sunday’s opening round of the three-round Showdown which will decide the outcome of this year’s MCE British...

Portimao WSS: Lowes heads first day in Portugal

21 September 2012 by Michael Guy

Sam Lowes started as he means to go on by setting the fastest time in the first qualifying session at Portimao today. The 21-year-old Bogdanka PTR Honda rider secured provisional pole position ahead...

Kevin Schwantz plays down 2014 Suzuki MotoGP link

21 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Kevin Schwantz has played down rumours that he will spearhead Suzuki’s planned return to the MotoGP world championship in 2014. Rumours linking the Texan legend with running Suzuki’s new 1000cc...

Silverstone gets September date on 2013 MotoGP calendar

21 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

The 2013 British Grand Prix will feature much later on the schedule after the Silverstone race was moved to a September date on the provisional calendar. Next year’s race is due to take place on...

Daley Mathison at the Gold Cup

20 September 2012 by simon charity

It was in at the deep end for 21-year-old Murton road racer Daley Mathison last weekend having sat out the majority of the 2012 season due to financial restrictions he was aiming to end the year on a...

Win tickets to Magny-Cours WSB finale!

20 September 2012 by Marc Abbott

MCN has teamed up with the French Magny-Cours circuit to offer a pair of tickets to the World Superbike season finale on the weekend of October 6-7. Beyond the massive British contingent including the...

Byrne, Hill and Lowes in contention for Paul Bird MotoGP ride

20 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

British superbike title contenders Shane Byrne and Tommy Hill and rising World Supersport star Sam Lowes are all leading candidates to move to MotoGP in Paul Bird’s all-British squad next...

Nicky Hayden backs Ducati’s 2013 strategy

19 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

American Nicky Hayden has backed Ducati’s signing of compatriot Ben Spies to add experience to the Bologna factory’s 2013 MotoGP line-up. Current factory Yamaha rider Spies will partner Italian rookie...

Haven’t we heard Hector Barbera’s apology before?

19 September 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

When Hector Barbera slammed into the back of Dani Pedrosa’s factory Honda RC213V machine on the first lap of last Sunday’s Misano MotoGP race, it was expected he would be full of remorse and...

Jerry Burgess: Lorenzo now overwhelming title favourite

19 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo is now the overwhelming favourite to lift his second MotoGP world title in 2012 after main rival Dani Pedrosa suffered a disastrous race in Misano last weekend. That’s the view of...

Karel Abraham’s Ducati squad explain Misano start drama

18 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Karel Abraham’s Cardion AB Ducati has issued a statement explaining a how a technical fault seconds before the start of Sunday’s Misano MotoGP triggered a series of events that led to Dani Pedrosa...

Valentino Rossi continues development work for Ducati

18 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi might be heading back to Yamaha in less than two months, but the Italian is still playing a pivotal role in trying to make Ducati a more competitive force in 2013. The Italian raced a...

Danny Kent poised for Moto2 switch

18 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Danny Kent is poised to add his name to a long line of British talent that’s raced for the French-based Tech 3 squad in 2013. The 18-year-old is close to finalising a move to Herve Poncharal’s Tech 3...

Pedrosa: ‘I am going to fight to the final corner on the final lap’

18 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa insists he can still capture an elusive first MotoGP world crown in 2012 after vowing to fight to the final corner on the final lap. The Spaniard’s world title hopes suffered a crushing...

Ian Hutchinson at the Gold Cup

17 September 2012 by Hornetowner

Ian Hutchinson at the Scarborough Gold Cup pictured with my daughter. It made her day and a good days’ racing was enjoyed by all.

Misano MotoGP: Pedrosa and Lorenzo reflect after title twist

17 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo took a giant step towards claiming a second MotoGP world title in Misano after main rival Dani Pedrosa’s championship hopes suffered a huge blow. Lorenzo cruised to a priceless sixth...

Misano MotoGP: Jonathan Rea encouraged by HRC debut

17 September 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jonathan Rea took heart from an encouraging debut MotoGP weekend in Misano after he qualified and finished inside the top 10 on Casey Stoner’s factory Honda RC213V. The wealth of experience gained,...

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