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Scott Redding buoyant after final Moto2 test

30 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Scott Redding’s confidence rocketed after he ended the final Moto2 test in Jerez with the fourth quickest time. The British teenager, who was second fastest on day two, ended with a best time of...

New Ducati boss determined to keep Casey Stoner

30 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

New factory Ducati boss Vittoriano Guareschi has told MCN one of his main priorities for 2010 is to ensure Casey Stoner remains with the Bologna factory beyond the forthcoming MotoGP season. Stoner’s...

Portimao 2010

30 March 2010 by jamie46rossi

Thanks to James Toseland for giving me a knee slider after race two in Portimao Also thanks to Cal Crutchlow for lending me his Superpole trophy!

Portimao pics

29 March 2010 by jamierob

Was lucky enough to get an infield pass for Portimao at the weekend and got this great shot of Leon Haslam giving Biaggi a pillion ride round the track. Also my son was interviewed for SIC a Portugese...

Ben Spies targets improved early race speed

29 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies reckons he still needs to improve his speed on new Bridgestone tyres as his eagerly anticipated first full season in MotoGP draws closer. Spies has impressed throughout the winter testing...

Scott Redding’s 2010 Moto2 bike revealed

29 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

This is the first look at Scott Redding’s Marc VDS Racing machine painted in full livery for the new Moto2 world championship in 2010. Unveiled at the Jerez circuit in Spain, Redding is currently...

Scott Redding storms Jerez Moto2 test

29 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Scott Redding’s hopes of making an immediate impression in the new Moto2 world championship were boosted when he ended the second day of testing in Jerez yesterday with the second fastest time. The...

Alvaro Bautista happy with Suzuki move

29 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

When Alvaro Bautista signed a deal to join Suzuki’s struggling factory MotoGP squad, many questioned the wisdom of his choice. Suzuki had its worst premier class campaign since 2004 last year and...

Neil Hodgson at the Motorpoint Yamaha launch

28 March 2010 by Sam williams AKA Biker Angel

Meeting Neil Hodgson for the first time at the Motorpoint Yamaha launch in Derby

WSB Portimao: Race 2 results - Biaggi wins again

28 March 2010 by MCN

Max Biaggi maintained his momentum and gained a second victory in Portimao. Leon Haslam took second with Cal Crutchlow landing a comfortable third. 1 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 38’06.128...

WSB Portimao: Race 1 results - Biaggi forces Haslam to accept second

28 March 2010 by MCN

Leon Haslam was forced into second place by a triumphant Max Biaggi in the first race at Portimao today. Only 0.2 of a second was between the racers as they crossed the line after a fierce battle that...

WSB Portimao: Superpole results - Crutchlow takes pole!

27 March 2010 by MCN

Cal Crutchlow followed through on his earlier excellent performance to take the premier position on the grid. Leon Haslam took forth and Rea (fifth) and Byrne (seventh) ensured that nearly half the...

WSB Portimao: Qualifying 2nd session - Haslam fourth, Rea fifth

27 March 2010 by MCN

Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea were at the front of the the British riders in the second qualifying session in Portimao with less than .020 of a second between them. Jakub Smrz and Max Biaggi shared...

Portimao WSB: Toseland fastest in first free practice

26 March 2010 by Marc Potter

Yamaha’s James Toseland put the Yamaha’s handling woes behind him to post the first fastest time in Friday’s first WSB free practice at Portimao, Portugal. His team mate Crutchlow posted the ninth...

Toseland’s hand still broken

26 March 2010 by Michael Guy

Since arriving at Portimao and visiting the Clinica Mobile James Toseland has learned that he still has a fracture in his left hand following his two crashes at Phillip Island nearly four weeks ago. ...

Mika Kallio confident in new Ducati motor

26 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Mika Kallio is confident Ducati’s impressive new GP10 motor will help the Finn establish himself a consistent top ten finisher in MotoGP this year. Ducati has rolled out a smoother Big Bang engine...

2010 Tech 3 Yamaha line-up is best ever

26 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal reckons his 2010 all-American squad featuring Colin Edwards and Ben Spies is the strongest he’s ever fielded. The French team boss is confident of another...

Hector Barbera expects tough rookie campaign

26 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Spanish rider Hector Barbera has admitted that his debut campaign in MotoGP in 2010 will be a tough one after the Aspar Ducati squad was officially launched in Spain this week. Last year’s 250GP...

Bradley Smith targets 125 success

26 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Bradley Smith reckons he’s ready and better prepared than ever to mount a serious assault on the world 125GP crown in 2010. Smith’s Aspar Aprilia squad was unveiled in Spain earlier...

Yamaha success not just about the bike, says Ben Spies

25 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Reigning World Superbike champion Ben Spies reckons Yamaha’s domination of MotoGP is not solely down to the all-round performance of the Japanese factory’s YZR-M1 machine. Italian legend Valentino...

Casey Stoner admits diet worry

25 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has admitted that sticking religiously to a diet free from lactose is proving a tough challenge ahead of the new premier class campaign. Stoner was...

Brookes and Hill go faster at Cadwell

25 March 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Josh Brookes went even faster on Wednesday afternoon in testing at Cadwell Park, than he had on Tuesday but admitted the times came harder. The HM Plant Honda rider clocked a 1:27.87 and told MCN: “I...

Stuart Easton crash update

24 March 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Stuart Easton was due to be picked up from Lincoln Hospital this morning, after surgery last night, to repair the deep gash in the back of his left leg, sustained during a crash at Cadwell Park. ...

Brookes climbs the Cadwell mountain

24 March 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Josh Brookes was impressively quick first time out at Cadwell on the HM Plant Honda in today’s BSB test. He spent the best part of the entire day on track and clocked a best time of 1:28.1, matched...

Easton’s Cadwell crash

24 March 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Stuart Easton crashed the Swan Honda during testing at Cadwell Park today. According to his crew chief Pete Jennings, he suffered a ‘nasty deep cut in the back of his knee which required surgery to...

Ducati boss hails new engine performance

24 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ducati boss Vittoriano Guareschi has hailed the performance of the Bologna factory’s new Big Bang GP10 motor after Casey Stoner topped the timesheets at the final winter test in Qatar last...

Jorge Lorenzo reveals truth behind hand injury

24 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo has revealed the badly broken right thumb that disrupted his pre-season MotoGP plans was not the result of a motocross training accident. Lorenzo missed the second Sepang test in...

Alvaro Bautista benefiting from Loris Capirossi’s experience

24 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki rookie Alvaro Bautista reckons he’s learning how to adapt quicker to MotoGP thanks to help and advice coming from vastly experienced team-mate Loris Capirossi. Bautista has been steadily...

2010 TT launched in style

23 March 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Friday night’s 2010 TT launch show at the Villa Marina in Douglas would have made fantastic national TV. Even if you didn’t have a clue about bikes to start with, the show was brilliantly conceived...

Toseland back to fitness for Portimao

23 March 2010 by Michael Guy

James Toseland believes he will be fit enough to race at Portimao this weekend without the need for pain killing injections after breaking a bone in his hand at Phillip Island. After returning to the...

Casey Stoner boosted by Nicky Hayden resurgence

23 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner has backed factory Ducati team-mate Nicky Hayden for a successful 2010 MotoGP campaign after the American finished winter testing in promising form. Hayden concluded the shortened...

Suzuki boss praises winter testing effort

23 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

With only two bikes on the grid and one of those being ridden by an inexperienced rookie, it’s perhaps fair to say the busiest rider in winter testing has been veteran Italian Loris Capirossi. With...

Colin Edwards ready for strong Ben Spies challenge

23 March 2010 by Matthew Birt

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal believes the instant impact made by Texan Ben Spies in MotoGP will inspire team-mate Colin Edwards in 2010. Double World Superbike champion Edwards was...

Rea optimistic ahead of Portimao race

22 March 2010 by Michael Guy

In winter testing Jonathan Rea and his Ten Kate Honda squad have been the men to beat around the undulating Portuguese circuit and the 23 year old Brit remains in optimistic mood for this weekends...

Tamada to ride Team Reitwagen BMW at Portimao

22 March 2010 by Michael Guy

Former WSB and MotoGP race winner Makoto Tamada will ride for the Reitwagen BMW team in Portimao this weekend. The Japanese rider will replace regular rider Roland Resch who crashed during qualifying...

Bridewell set up for Brands

22 March 2010 by MCN Sports Desk

Tommy Bridewell’s testing on the Quay Honda that Gary Mason rode to the BSB Cup title last year continued at Brands Hatch last week. He lapped the Brands Indy course on the ex-Gregorio Lavilla Honda...

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