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WSS Misano: Lowes in control after taking provisional pole

08 June 2012 by Michael Guy

Sam Lowes picked up where he left off after winning at Donington Park last time out to secure provisional pole position at Misano today. The 21-year-old overcame a crash at the end of this mornings...

Rookie rule set to be axed in MotoGP?

08 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Honda could be on the brink of winning its fight to get the rookie rule abolished in MotoGP, paving the way for Spanish starlet Marc Marquez to move straight into its official factory team in...

Jorge Lorenzo: Front tyre switch is right choice

08 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo believes it is the right decision to introduce a new standard front tyre from next weekend’s British Grand Prix onwards. From the Silverstone round, the entire field will have to use a...

Isle of Man TT: Honda and Suzuki ready for Saturday’s Senior

08 June 2012 by Gary Pinchin

Honda TT Legends and Tyco TAS Suzuki are tearing down their TT awnings but are definitely planning to race in tomorrow’s six-lap Senior race. TT Legends boss Neil Tuxworth said: “We have to get our...

Isle of Man TT: Norton qualifies for Senior

07 June 2012 by Andy Downes

Norton has been officially notified it has qualified the Norton SG1 to race in the Senior TT – the most prestigious of the Isle of Man TT races after completing enough laps. The qualification is a...

Electronics update improves acceleration for Ben Spies

07 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

A revised electronics package helped give Ben Spies improved acceleration performance with his factory Yamaha YZR-M1 machine during yesterday’s Motorland Aragon MotoGP test. Spies put in more crucial...

Jorge Lorenzo not convinced by new Yamaha motor

07 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo remains unconvinced about the performance potential of a new Yamaha YZR-M1 motor, despite topping the timesheets at the end of a one-day MotoGP test session at the Motorland Aragon track...

Cal Crutchlow happy with Yamaha upgrades

07 June 2012

Cal Crutchlow finally got chance to make a thorough assessment of a new Yamaha engine and revised electronics package during a successful one-day test at the Motorland Aragon track in Spain...

Jorge Lorenzo fastest at Motorland Aragon test

06 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo topped the timesheets in scorching hot conditions at the end of a one-day MotoGP test at the Motorland Aragon track in Spain today. The factory Yamaha rider clocked a best time...

Chad's TT 2012 blog - Awards night

06 June 2012 by MCN

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is racing at the Isle of Man TT 2012 this year, fulfilling a lifetime’s ambition. Chad takes us to the mid-week awards ceremony for the riders.

MCN Sport iPad edition out now!

06 June 2012 by MCN

MCN Sport iPad edition is the ultimate endulgence for racing fans, getting you closer to the action from MotoGP, WSB, BSB, the TT and the full spectrum of bike sport than ever before. From the makers...

James Ellison vindicated as Shane Byrne finds chatter in Catalunya

06 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Shane Byrne struggled with the same chatter issues that have plagued James Ellison on the Paul Bird Motorsport Aprilia ART machine when he rode during the Catalunya MotoGP test earlier this...

Casey Stoner bemused by front tyre switch

06 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner says he can’t understand why the MotoGP field will switch to a new softer construction front tyre from next weekend’s British Grand Prix onwards. The Australian...

Today’s TT races delayed

06 June 2012 by Gary Pinchin

TT Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has just announced that there will be a minimum three-hour delay to today’s programme. He said: “We fully expect the current rain to go by 10.00am so the...

British Supermoto pics

05 June 2012 by Jon Pimlott

Here’s some pictures I shot of riders from the British Supermoto Championship.

New swingarm confusion for Valentino Rossi

05 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi admitted he is struggling to explain why a new aluminium swingarm he tested with positive results in Mugello recently created major chatter issues during yesterday’s Catalunya...

No gain from new Yamaha engine, say Lorenzo and Spies

05 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies reported only minimal improvements from a new factory Yamaha YZR-M1 motor they tested at the Catalunya track near Barcelona yesterday. After repeated requests for better...

Dani Pedrosa blasts front tyre change

05 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa has launched a scathing attack on the decision to introduce a new softer construction Bridgestone front tyre from the British Grand Prix onwards. Pedrosa and Repsol Honda team-mate Casey...

Isle of Man TT: John McGuinness takes 19th TT win

05 June 2012 by Phil Wain

John McGuinness made it TT win number 19 when he led the Royal London 360 Superstock race from start to finish. After numerous podiums, it was his first win in the class and he led home Michael Dunlop...

New electronics help Andrea Dovizioso top Catalunya test

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

A new electronics package on Andrea Dovizioso’s Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YZR-M1 machine helped the Italian top the timesheets at the end of today’s MotoGP test at the Catalunya track. Boosted by his...

Bruce Anstey won one of the most thrilling races in Isle of Man TT history

04 June 2012 by Phil Wain

Bruce Anstey won one of the most thrilling races in Isle of Man TT history when he took the first Supersport race on Monday afternoon from fellow Antipodean Cameron Donald by just 0.77s. Once long...

Cal Crutchlow escapes injury in high-speed test crash

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow has walked away from a high-speed fourth gear crash in the early stages of today’s MotoGP test session at the Catalunya circuit in Spain. The British rider was on only his second fast...

Andrea Dovizioso thrilled with first Yamaha rostrum

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso held off a fierce late challenge from Casey Stoner to record his first podium for Yamaha in yesterday’s Catalunya MotoGP race. Dovizioso was never outside of the top three after the...

Casey Stoner not worried by Lorenzo’s lead

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner says he’s not worried about Jorge Lorenzo’s healthy points lead in the MotoGP world championship after the Australian saw his quest for a 20th successive podium end in Catalunya...

No seventh heaven for Valentino Rossi

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi got a stark reminder of how difficult it is to challenge for the podium on Ducati’s factory GP12 machine yesterday when he finished the Catalunya Grand Prix in seventh place. Rossi...

Ben Spies reflects on missed podium chance

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies wasted a golden opportunity to claim a much-needed first podium finish of 2012 in Catalunya yesterday. Spies had just passed Dani Pedrosa for the lead on lap three when he ran wide and...

Dani Pedrosa frustrated as winless run continues

04 June 2012 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa could not hide his frustration after his winless streak in the MotoGP world championship extended to seven races in Catalunya. Without a win since last October’s Twin Ring Motegi race in Japan, Pedrosa led his home race for long spells, only to be denied by a stunning late charge from fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo. Pedrosa led for the opening six laps before Lorenzo seized the...