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Marco Simoncelli surprised to be fastest in Sepang

04 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Marco Simoncelli surprised to be fastest in Sepang

Marco Simoncelli seemed as surprised as anyone to leave Kuala Lumpur with the fastest time at the end of this week’s MotoGP test at the Sepang circuit. Riding a full factory Honda RC212V machine, the...

Ben Spies buoyed by 2011 Yamaha performance

04 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies buoyed by 2011 Yamaha performance

Ben Spies was full of praise for the job Yamaha has done in the winter break as he ended this week’s three-day MotoGP test at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia with the sixth fastest time. The Texan...

Shoulder boost for Dani Pedrosa

04 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Shoulder boost for Dani Pedrosa

Dani Pedrosa said he was thrilled to have completed this week’s three-day Sepang test without any major problems with the left shoulder injury that wrecked his 2010 MotoGP title bid. Pedrosa badly...

Casey Stoner annoyed with crash

04 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner annoyed with crash

A final day crash didn’t dampen Casey Stoner’s spirits after he completed another impressive testing display for Honda’s official factory squad in Malaysia yesterday. The 2007 world champion, who...

Sepang MotoGP test: Simoncelli ends test on top

03 February 2011 by MCN

Sepang MotoGP test: Simoncelli ends test on top

San Carlo Honda Gresini rider Marco Simoncelli has surprisingly ended the three-day Sepang MotoGP test on top. The Italian has been on top form throughout the test, finishing in the top five on the...

Yamaha celebrates 50 years of racing

03 February 2011 by MCN Sportsdesk

Yamaha celebrates 50 years of racing

This year witnesses a landmark of World Championship Grand Prix racing for Yamaha, having successfully competed at the highest level for 50 years. From the very first Grand Prix entry in the French...

Snetterton 300 passes safety inspection

03 February 2011 by MCN Sportsdesk

Snetterton 300 passes safety inspection

The new-look Snetterton 300 circuit is fast approaching completion with the new paddock extension now underway and initial safety inspections of the track completed. Latest images of the transformed...

Gulf back drag racing King

03 February 2011 by By MCN Sportsdesk

Gulf back drag racing King

Normally associated with the world’s leading sports cars, Gulf’s distinctive powder blue and orange racing colours will now adorn that of the most advanced Top Fuel bike today – raced by Brit Ian...

Ducati 848 Challenge grid filling fast

03 February 2011 by MCN Sportsdesk

Ducati 848 Challenge grid filling fast

The recent announcement that Moto Rapido Racing has signed up Jamie Poole to contest the 2011 Ducati 848 Challenge the provisional grid is now up to 22 riders, with still almost three months still to...

1992 Senior voted ‘greatest TT race’

02 February 2011 by Gary Pinchin

1992 Senior voted ‘greatest TT race’

Fans have chosen the 1992 Senior TT, which quickly unfolded into a thrilling battle between Steve Hislop and Carl Fogarty, as the greatest race of all time on the iconic Mountain Course. The race saw...

Cal Crutchlow brushes off late crash

02 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow brushes off late crash

Cal Crutchlow shrugged off a late high-speed crash on the second day of MotoGP testing in Malaysia today to finish with the 15th quickest time. Crutchlow had posted a best time of 2.03.032 earlier in...

Dani Pedrosa dominates second day in Sepang

02 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa dominates second day in Sepang

Honda’s impressive start to the 2011 winter testing campaign continued today with Dani Pedrosa topping the timesheets on the second day of action at the Sepang circuit. The Spaniard took advantage of...

Valentino Rossi boosted by Ducati progress

02 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi boosted by Ducati progress

Valentino Rossi was in an upbeat and bullish mood in Malaysia tonight despite finishing in a lowly 13th place on the timesheets and being close to two seconds off the pace of Honda rival Dani...

Sepang MotoGP test: Pedrosa fastest at the end of day two

02 February 2011 by Liam Marsden

Sepang MotoGP test: Pedrosa fastest at the end of day two

The second day of MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia has ended, with Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa leading the way. Team-mate Casey Stoner continued his good form with the second...

Ellison and Lowes on the pace in Aragon testing

02 February 2011 by Michael Guy

Ellison and Lowes on the pace in Aragon testing

The Parkalgar and Bogdanka Honda World Supersport teams have completed their second round of testing with two days at the Aragon circuit in Spain. Having set the pace at last weeks Portimao test,...

MCN backs Donington European WSB round

02 February 2011 by Michael Guy

MCN backs Donington European WSB round

Donington Park is back on the WSB calender hosting the European round of the championship on March 25 to 27, and to celebrate MCN is backing the event with a cut-price ticket deal for the race. With...

New backer for Riders Ducati

02 February 2011 by MCN Sports Desk

New backer for Riders Ducati

Nationwide accident compensation experts Rapid Solicitors have announced today (Wednesday, February 2) a major new sponsorship deal around Britain’s biggest motorsport series, the MCE Insurance...

Rutter and Jessopp get factory Ducatis for BSB

02 February 2011 by Gary Pinchin

Rutter and Jessopp get factory Ducatis for BSB

When team owner Phil Jessopp reveals his Rider Ducati team plans at the MCN Carole Nash London Motorcycle Show tomorrow (Thursday, February 3) it’s going to be more than a new title sponsorship deal...

Tinmouth to race BSB Aprilia

02 February 2011 by MCN Sports Desk

Tinmouth to race BSB Aprilia

Jenny Tinmouth will race a Splitlath Aprilia RSV4 in this year’s MCE British Superbike championship.  She will make history as the first female to ever tackle a full season of the world’s most...

Get ready for MCN Fantasy Road Race 2011

01 February 2011

Get ready for MCN Fantasy Road Race 2011

It’s time to start thinking about your choice of riders for the MCN Fantasy Road Race 2011 in association with MCE. Registration opens on Feb 8th, 2011, and you’ll need to have your team registered...

Valentino Rossi struggles with shoulder in Sepang

01 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi struggles with shoulder in Sepang

Valentino Rossi admitted that his on-going right shoulder injury is still a major problem as the Italian slumped to a lowly 12th place on the timesheets as MotoGP winter testing resumed at the Sepang...

Casey Stoner shocked to top Sepang timesheets

01 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner shocked to top Sepang timesheets

Casey Stoner declared himself ‘surprised’ after he kicked off preparations for the 2011 MotoGP world championship in brilliant fashion today, the Aussie ending the opening day of testing at Sepang...

Cal Crutchlow satisfied with 16th in Sepang

01 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow satisfied with 16th in Sepang

Cal Crutchlow made a steady rather than spectacular start to the 2011 winter testing campaign in Malaysia earlier today, the British rider ending the opening day with the 16th best time. Today’s test...

Jorge Lorenzo still seeking engine step from Yamaha

01 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo still seeking engine step from Yamaha

Jorge Lorenzo reckons Yamaha still needs to work on improving engine performance and rear grip despite the reigning world champion making an impressive start to the 2011 testing campaign in Sepang...

Ben Spies baffled by early crash

01 February 2011 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies baffled by early crash

Ben Spies had an eventful return to MotoGP action in Sepang today, the Texan recovering from an early crash to post the fifth fastest time as 2011 testing resumed in Malaysia. Spies was on an out-lap...

MotoGP Sepang Test Times

01 February 2011

MotoGP Sepang Test Times

Day one of the first official test for the 2011 MotoGP season has just ended at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, with Honda’s Casey Stoner at the top of the timesheets, followed by Jorge Lorenzo on the...

Casey Stoner plays down 2011 title prospects

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner plays down 2011 title prospects

Casey Stoner has moved quickly to play down pre-season hype that he will start the 2011 MotoGP world championship as favourite having moved to Honda. The Australian made an impressive debut on Honda’s...

Casey Stoner plays down 2011 title prospects

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner plays down 2011 title prospects

Casey Stoner has moved quickly to play down pre-season hype that he will start the 2011 MotoGP world championship as favourite having moved to Honda. The Australian made an impressive debut on Honda’s...

Casey Stoner proud to follow Mick Doohan at Repsol Honda

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner proud to follow Mick Doohan at Repsol Honda

Casey Stoner has told MCN of his delight at fulfilling a lifelong dream to ride for the Repsol Honda team and follow in the illustrious footsteps of fellow Aussie Mick Doohan. Giving his thoughts on...

Andrea Dovizioso predicts strong Honda challenge

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso predicts strong Honda challenge

Andrea Dovizioso reckons Honda’s 2011 factory MotoGP line-up is one of its most formidable in years as the Japanese factory seeks to end its barren run of success in the premier class. HRC has yet to...

Dani Pedrosa unsure of shoulder strength

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa unsure of shoulder strength

Dani Pedrosa reckons the left shoulder he badly broke during a practice crash in Japan in early October could still give him some problems when the 2011 winter testing schedule kicks off in Malaysia...

Honda determined to win final 800cc crown

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Honda determined to win final 800cc crown

Honda boss Shuhei Nakamoto has spoken of his desire and determination to win the final 800cc MotoGP crown in 2011 at the launch of the Repsol Honda squad in Malaysia tonight. Speaking at a special...

Ducati move to prolong Valentino Rossi’s career

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Ducati move to prolong Valentino Rossi’s career

Valentino Rossi’s Ducati move is likely to extend his career in MotoGP. The 31-year-old stunned the racing world last year when he opted to quit Yamaha and sign for the Bologna factory in a lucrative...

Jerry Burgess predicts fierce Casey Stoner challenge

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Jerry Burgess predicts fierce Casey Stoner challenge

Jerry Burgess reckons Honda and Casey Stoner will pose the biggest threat to Valentino Rossi’s hopes of capturing the MotoGP title at the first attempt for Ducati in 2011. Rossi’s legendary crew chief...

Yamaha focus on improving rear grip in 2011

31 January 2011 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha focus on improving rear grip in 2011

Improving rear grip has been a key winter development target of Yamaha as the Japanese factory seeks to continue its domination of MotoGP without talisman Valentino Rossi in 2011. Rossi and 2010 world...

Video: Valentino Rossi on track on a Ducati

31 January 2011

Video: Valentino Rossi on track on a Ducati

Valentino Rossi has returned to the track for the first time since his shoulder operation, and you can see how it went it this video showing the Italian legend on a Ducati 1198 Superbike. Just 73 days...