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Catalunya MotoGP: Fifth place for fast learner Ben Spies

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

American Ben Spies made a mockery of his inexperience of the technical Catalunya circuit this afternoon to clock the fifth quickest time on his first ever appearance at the Spanish venue. Spies...

Catalunya MotoGP: Arm pump no concern for Casey Stoner

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner was relieved to end opening practice for the Catalunya MotoGP today without a return of the arm pump issues that dogged him at Silverstone and Assen last month. The 2007 world champion...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner slams Loris Capirossi

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner blasted former factory Ducati team-mate Loris Capirossi after an incident during opening MotoGP practice in Catalunya this afternoon. The Aussie was on a fast lap on his factory Ducati...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo happy with early speed

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo was satisfied with his early speed after topping the timesheets in Catalunya today. The 23-year-old clocked a best time of 1.43.259 to make the perfect...

Shakey injury update, Picture Exclusive

02 July 2010 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne faces a race against time to be fit for the ninth round of the World Superbike Championship at Brno next weekend. Click here to see the uncensored picture Byrne suffered a deep cut in...

Cameron Donald at Knockhill

02 July 2010 by MCN Sports desk

Cameron Donald, fresh from his Isle of Man TT Superbike podium on the Relentless by TAS Suzuki in June, will make a welcome return to the British Superbike paddock this weekend riding in the National...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo fastest on home soil

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo’s charge towards his first MotoGP world title continued this afternoon at a sun-drenched Catalunya circuit in Spain. The overwhelming favourite for the 2010 world title claimed top spot...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith second in 125GP opener

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith ended an opening 125GP practice run in baking hot conditions at the Catalunya circuit in Spain today with the second fastest time. The British rider was once again the only rider to haul...

Move over Ryan!

02 July 2010 by stevie77

Luke Agnew getting into his first NW200

Catalunya MotoGP: Ben Spies waiting for future decision

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies says he can do nothing but wait to see whether he will move to Yamaha’s factory MotoGP squad in 2011. The Texan will be the automatic choice to partner Jorge Lorenzo next season with...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner undaunted by Honda talk

02 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner insists he won’t let constant speculation about his future distract him from trying to regain his winning touch with Ducati in MotoGP. The Australian looks certain to quit Ducati at the...

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden hoping to mount stronger challenge

01 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden might have dragged himself closer to contending for a podium on a regular basis in 2010 but the American is still searching for a big improvement. Four fourth places in the opening six...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo aims to continue golden run

01 July 2010 by Mathew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo is confident he can continue his fantastic form in 2010 as he chases a fifth win in seven races during this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP clash near Barcelona. Lorenzo has yet to finish...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner hopeful on arm pump issue

01 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner is hopeful an arm pump issue that hindered his challenge at Silverstone and Assen will not strike again during this weekend’s Catalunya clash. The Australian...

Catalunya MotoGP: Ben Spies back in learner mode

01 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies has admitted it will be tough to revert back to learner mode as he tries to continue his purple patch of form in this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP. Spies scored his first premier class podium...

Jones back in action at Knockhill

01 July 2010 by MCN Sportsdesk

Luke Jones ended a day of testing at Oulton Park in Cheshire in a positive mood today (Wednesday), as he prepares to return to the MCE Insurance backed BSB Championship at Knockhill this...

WSB test Imola: Shakey taken to hospital after collision with Haslam, Crutchlow fastest

01 July 2010 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne finished the two day Imola test in hospital following a crash at the end of the day which left him with a severe cut on his left hand. Byrne was on an out lap when he was hit by fellow...

Cummins undergoes surgery

30 June 2010 by MCN Sports desk

McAdoo Kawasaki Racing issued this update on the progress of their rider Conor Cummins who sustained serious injuries when he crashed at high speed in the Senior TT, just over two weeks ago. “McAdoo...

WSB test Imola – Fabrizio heads Rea, Haslam suffers big crash

30 June 2010 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Michel Fabrizio was once again the fastest man on track at the end of the opening four hour session this morning. The 25 year old Italian ran in the top three from mid morning...

Michael Dunlop returns at Skerries

30 June 2010 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop has denied persistent internet rumours that he missed last week’s Bush Irish national road races due to problems within the team and he’ll return to racing this weekend at Skerries. At...

Martin Jessopp due operation today

30 June 2010 by Laura Stevens

Martin Jessopp is due to have an operation today on the right tibia and fibula he broke in a crash at Mallory on Sunday. Jessopp crashed the Riders Ducati on the third lap of the opening race,...

Honda plan ‘super team’ for 2011

30 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Honda is considering assembling a star-studded factory ‘super team’ for 2011 in a desperate attempt to win back the MotoGP crown. HRC management confirmed recently they are locked in talks with...

MotoGP needs rider shake-up, says Colin Edwards

30 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards reckons a big shake-up of the rider line-up for 2011 would inject massive interest into the MotoGP world championship. Former factory Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi is being strongly...

WSB Test Imola – Haslam bounces back with fastest time at Imola

29 June 2010 by Michael Guy

Leon Haslam bounced back from his tough weekend in Misano to top the timesheets during day one of the official WSB test at Imola. Onboard the Alstare Suzuki GSXR, Haslam and his team finally got to...

Ben Spies could have handled factory Yamaha switch

29 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies could have handled the pressure of being promoted to Yamaha’s factory MotoGP squad as cover for injured star Valentino Rossi. The Texan will find himself in the Fiat squad in 2011 if intense...

Suzuki and Tech 3 dismiss ‘ridiculous’ Loris Capirossi

29 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Speculation that Loris Capirossi would break his Suzuki contract and take a Yamaha ride while Valentino Rossi is out injured has been dismissed as ‘ridiculous’. When Yamaha was seeking a replacement...

MCN World Exclusive: Rossi to Ducati

29 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi will drop a transfer bombshell by quitting Yamaha to sign a shock deal with Ducati. Paddock insiders say the move might even be officially announced at the Catalunya GP this...

Honda and Ducati confirm new bikes for 2012

29 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Honda and Ducati will develop new four-stroke prototype bikes having opted to ditch their current 800cc machines when premier class rules change in 2012. Fears that the impact of the global financial...

Moto3 to replace 125GP class in 2012

29 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Dwindling grids, high costs and a worsening quality of entries will spell the end of the 125cc world championship by the end of next year. MotoGP bosses approved a new four-stroke class called Moto3...

WSB test Imola: Fabrizio from Haslam at end of first session

29 June 2010 by Michael Guy

Less than 48 hours after securing a podium in Misano, Michel Fabrizio showed his pace around the Imola circuit to top the time sheets at the end of the first four hour long session today. The factory...

Valentino Rossi remains hopeful of Brno return

28 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi remains confident he will be back in MotoGP at the Czech Republic round at Brno in mid-August. The Italian is making good progress from the broken right leg he...

Assen MotoGP: Bradley Smith disappointed with fourth

28 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

British rider Bradley Smith failed to score his second 125GP podium in a week when he had to settle for a disappointing fourth place at Assen. The Aspar Aprilia rider was second on the opening lap but...

Assen MotoGP: Poor start costs Randy de Puniet

28 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

A shocking start to Saturday’s Dutch MotoGP race at the iconic Assen circuit cost Randy de Puniet hopes of a season best finish. The LCR Honda rider had qualified in second place on the grid for the...

Assen MotoGP: Loris Capirossi deflated after Dutch disaster

28 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi struggled to hide his frustration after Suzuki’s dismal 2010 season continued at Assen. The veteran Italian struggled to a morale-crushing 13th in Holland and was just over a minute...

Assen MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso slowed by front-end issue

28 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizoso’s 2010 MotoGP title aspirations suffered a blow in Assen when the Italian slumped to fifth place in the legendary Dutch TT. The former world 125GP champion never looked in contention...

Assen MotoGP: Fantastic fourth for Ben Spies

28 June 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies’ brilliant first full MotoGP campaign continued in Assen after the Texan rode to a superb fourth place in front of nearly 100,000 fans. Starting from his career best grid position in fourth,...

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