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Ben Spies happy with 2011 prototype Yamaha

17 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

American Ben Spies declared himself satisfied with his debut on board Yamaha’s 2011 prototype YZR-M1 in Brno yesterday. With Valentino Rossi banned from testing the new bike because of his big money...

Brno Test: Jorge Lorenzo fast on 2011 prototype Yamaha

17 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo was immediately fast on a 2011 prototype factory Yamaha YZR-M1 in Brno yesterday as the Japanese factory began plotting how to defeat defecting Valentino Rossi at Ducati next...

Brno Test: Casey Stoner second but no major breakthrough

17 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner finished yesterday’s rain-hit Brno MotoGP test in second place but remains unsure whether new Ohlins front forks have solved some issues with his factory Ducati GP10. The 24-year-old only...

Brno Test: No fork boost for Nicky Hayden

17 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden’s hopes that a new Ohlins front fork would help boost his confidence in the front-end of his factory Ducati GP10 failed to materialise in Brno yesterday. The American opted to participate...

Official Team Camier celebrations

17 August 2010 by Amy Evanson

The Official Team Camier celebrating his amazing ride from 16th to 3rd at Silverstone…

2010 Ulster Grand Prix pics

16 August 2010 by Charlie Birch

Ulster Grand Prix, sponsored by Lisburn Council – 14th July 2010.

Brno MotoGP: Magnificent seven for Jorge Lorenzo

16 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo’s relentless march towards his first MotoGP world title continued in Brno with the Spaniard romping to a seventh win of 2010. The Fiat Yamaha rider was rarely threatened once he produced...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi puzzled at dismal fifth

16 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi was puzzled at his failure to come close to challenging for a podium finish in the Czech Republic MotoGP race at Brno. Optimistic that he could contend for a second successive podium...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner satisfied but not happy

16 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

A fifth consecutive podium finish left Casey Stoner satisfied rather than happy as his winless streak extended to 11 races in Brno. Stoner took third from Ben Spies on lap nine but by that time...

Brno MotoGP: Front grip issue costs Ben Spies podium

16 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

A front tyre grip issue that hit several riders in the Brno race was picked out as the main reason for Ben Spies failing to record a second premier class podium finish. The Texan was holding his own...

Brno MotoGP: Lucky escape for Andrea Dovizioso

16 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso had a lucky escape today when he crashed out of podium contention during the Czech Republic MotoGP race. The Italian had passed Casey Stoner on lap three but just one lap later and he...

Eugene Laverty at the Ulster GP

15 August 2010 by davidmoore118

My son’s First Ulster GP. What a great day – and we met Eugene Laverty. Top bloke!

Ducati confirm Valentino Rossi signing

15 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ducati has made official the worst kept secret in MotoGP racing by confirming it has captured Valentino Rossi on a big money two-year deal. Valentino Rossi: ‘My work at Yamaha is finished’ As was...

Valentino Rossi: 'My work at Yamaha is finished’

15 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi said the time was right for him to complete a lucrative switch to Ducati in 2011. Ducati confirm Valentino Rossi signing The Italian icon will partner Nicky Hayden in the Bologna...

Yamaha confirm Valentino Rossi departure

15 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha have confirmed that Valentino Rossi will quit at the end of the 2010 MotoGP world championship, the Italian completing a big money switch to rivals Ducati, as was exclusively revealed by MCN at...

Anstey’s record breaking Ulster GP

15 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Bruce Anstey won the final Superbike race of the day at the Ulster Grand Prix and set a blistering new lap record of 133.977mph to maintain the event’s boast of being the fastest road racing in the...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo cruises to seventh win

15 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo stamped his authority all over the MotoGP world championship again this afternoon with yet another convincing victory in Brno. The Spaniard became only the third rider in history to...

Brno MotoGP: Elias victorious in Moto2

15 August 2010 by James Keen

Gresini Racing Moto2 rider Toni Elias took the win in the Moto2 race at this weekend’s Brno MotoGP round. Second place went to Yuki Takahashi for Tech 3 Racing, leaving Fimmco Speed Up rider Andrea...

Brno MotoGP: Rain dampens Bradley Smith’s spirits

15 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith’s hopes of a first 125GP victory in 2010 were ended by a short rain shower just seconds before the start of today’s Brno race in the Czech Republic Starting on pole position for the...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner hampered by rear grip issue

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner said his failure to overcome a rear grip issue cost him the chance to claim a front row start for tomorrow’s Czech Republic MotoGP clash at the Brno circuit. The Aussie logged the fourth...

Brno MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with best ever qualifying

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies was just 40 seconds away from claiming a stunning maiden pole position in MotoGP after a dramatic end to qualifying at the Brno circuit today. A best lap of 1.56.846 clocked in the final...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi angry after mistake

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi was left cursing a crucial late mistake that the Italian believes robbed him of the chance to challenge for only his second pole position of the season. The reigning world champion was...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo rues worst session of year

14 August 2010 by Mattew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo admitted he was lucky on two counts as his bid for a sixth successive pole position ended in a cloud of dust and gravel at Brno today. The Fiat Yamaha rider was bidding to move up from...

Brno MotoGP: Nicky Hayden suffers wrist damage in big crash

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden is anticipating a gruelling Czech Republic MotoGP clash tomorrow after he chipped a bone in his left wrist after a heavy crash during qualifying. The 2006 world champion will start the...

Brno MotoGP: Tomizawa on Moto2 pole

14 August 2010 by James Keen

Technomag-CIP rider Shoya Tomizawa will start from pole position in tomorrow’s Brno Moto2 clash after dominating today’s qualifying session. Starting in second place is Fimmco Speed Up rider...

Brno MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa denies Ben Spies stunning pole position

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

A brilliant late attack from Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa denied Ben Spies a stunning maiden MotoGP pole position at the Brno circuit this afternoon. Just 40 seconds remained of the decisive...

Brno MotoGP: Aragon on standby for crucial test

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Poor weather that had threatened Monday’s crucial test session at the Brno circuit might see the session cancelled and run next month at the new Motorland Aragon track in Spain. Teams will meet at 9am...

Brno MotoGP: Bradley Smith secures first 2010 pole position

14 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith romped to his first 125GP pole position of the 2010 campaign with a brilliant display at the Brno circuit this afternoon. The Oxfordshire rider, who topped the practice timesheets in...

BSB At Brands Hatch

13 August 2010 by Adam Roche

BSB at Brands Hatch was yet again an awesome weekend. I’d like to submit this photo I managed to get of Steve Brogan stuffing it up the inside of Gary Johnson as he went through Hawthorns bend.

Brno MotoGP: Randy de Puniet vows to brave pain

13 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Heroic Randy de Puniet has vowed to ride on and contest Sunday’s Czech Republic MotoGP race despite nearly suffering what would have been a disastrous crash during opening practice today. Making a...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi satisfied with third

13 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s impressive recovery from a broken right leg continued in Brno today when the reigning world champion ended opening MotoGP practice with the third quickest time. The Italian suffered...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner doubts Ducati parts boost

13 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Casey Stoner doubts Ducati will be able to roll out a raft of new parts to help bring its factory GP10 into winning contention in MotoGP. Stoner’s tough 2010 campaign continued in Brno today...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo expects faster pace

13 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo played down his impressive return to MotoGP action in Brno this afternoon. Back after a two-week summer break, the 23-year-old topped the timesheets with a best time of 1.57.215...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner struggling in seventh

13 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner’s hopes of ending his long MotoGP victory drought hit trouble in Brno today as the Australian was left languishing down in seventh place on the practice leaderboard. The 24-year-old was a...

Amor wins Dundrod 150 superbike

13 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Keith Amor won yesterday’s six-lap Dundrod 150 Superbike race riding his superstock BMW with a fastest lap of 132.005mph. Amor’s task was eased after Ian Hutchinson’s Padgetts Honda engine expired on...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo continues domination

13 August 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo started the second half of the 2010 MotoGP campaign as he ended the first – on top and in dominant form at Brno. The Spaniard, who was won six out of nine races so far this season,...

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