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Eddie Lawson: Yamaha now best MotoGP machine

15 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

American legend Eddie Lawson reckons Yamaha’s YZR-M1 is now comfortably the best MotoGP bike on the grid. Fiat Yamaha duo Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have won nine out of 13 races so far in 2009...

Suzuki switch is ‘big risk’ admits Alvaro Bautista

15 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Alvaro Bautista admitted he is taking a ‘big risk’ by signing a two-year deal with Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad. But the Spaniard said the only way he can become a big premier class player is to ride...

Hopkins confirms he will miss remainder of WSB season

15 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Following reports last week that John Hopkins could miss the final three rounds of the World Superbike Championship, the 26 year old American has confirmed he will sit out the rest of the...

Toseland in demand

15 September 2009 by Michael Guy

While James Toseland remains focused on the final four rounds of this years MotoGP championship, long time manager Roger Burnett has revealed his desire to secure Toseland a top ride in WSB. In an...

Share Haga's pit box at Imola

15 September 2009 by Michael Guy

The Xerox Ducati World Superbike squad will provide race fans the chance to see Noriyuki Haga and his team in action at Imola next weekend thanks to an innovative new web cam giving live footage...

Graeme Gowland during super pole

14 September 2009 by JamesNutt

Graeme Gowland’s Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha spitting flame during the Swan Combi 50 Roll for Pole. Photograph taken by James Nutt

Sylvain Guintoli during Superpole

14 September 2009 by JamesNutt

Sylvain Guintoli pushing his Worx Crescent Suzuki during the Swan Combi 50 Roll for Pole. Picture taken by James Nutt

Having a great time at Laguna Seca

14 September 2009 by Paul Ellis

Me and the good lady at Laguna Seca this year and pretending to ride the cork screw. Meeting JT was great, a real gentleman. Plus Paul & Bec with MCN on the Laguna stand.

LCR Honda to run Hiroshi Aoyama in 2010?

14 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Lucio Cecchinello’s satellite Honda squad could be expanded to a two-rider effort in 2010. Already committed to run one RC212V next season, likely to be for current rider Randy de Puniet, it is...

Caffe Latte abandons MotoGP plan

14 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Thomas Luthi’s hopes of a shock MotoGP move are over after his Caffe Latte Aprilia 250GP squad abandoned plans to switch to the premier class in 2010. The Swiss outfit had confirmed its intention to...

Loris Capirossi confident Suzuki can improve

14 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi believes he can still make Suzuki a potent MotoGP force – even though a factory GSV-R hasn’t been on the podium for 13 months. The veteran Italian, who confidently boasted he would be...

Jerry Burgess: ‘Valentino continues to amaze me’

14 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s legendary crew chief Jerry Burgess believes the reigning world champion is riding better than ever in 2009. Even though Rossi has won over 100 Grand Prix races and been racing in the...

Colin Edwards doubts James Toseland’s MotoGP future

14 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards has added to the major doubt about James Toseland’s MotoGP future by admitting the British rider is unlikely to be his Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team-mate in 2010. Edwards has agreed a new...

Croft BSB: Camier back on form in race 2

13 September 2009 by James Keen

Airwaves Yamaha rider Leon Camier went on to take victory in race 2 at the Croft British Superbike round. A slow start and mistake when working his way up through the pack left Camier with a sixth...

Croft BSB: Easton claims victory in race 1

13 September 2009 by James Keen

Hydrex Honda rider Stuart Easton took the win in race 1 in the Croft British Superbike round. James Ellison finished second for Airwaves Yamaha leaving HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes to claim...

Croft BSB preview: Another Camier benefit?

13 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

On paper it looks like it could be another win or two for Leon Camier on the Airwaves Yamaha at Croft today in the tenth round. He qualified pole 0.85s quicker than his nearest rival but everything at...

Croft BSB: Camier quickest in roll for pole

12 September 2009 by James Keen

Airwaves Yamaha rider Leon Camier was quickest in the roll for pole session ahead of tomorrows British Superbike battle at Croft. Second place on the grid goes to Confused.com Kawasaki rider Simon...

Honda on pole at Bol

12 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

After a breathtaking Superpole session to determine the leading grid placing at the Bol d’Or, Matthieu Lagrive managed to keep the Honda Michelin Power Research Team on pole position after a very...

JW Racing announce Croft backer

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

James Westmorland’s JW Racing will be backed by A1 Moto Services of York as their title sponsor for the this weekend’s British Supersport race at Croft. Westmoreland is currently third in the...

Young guns sign up for NEC Supercross

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

The LPE Kawasaki team has staked its intent by announcing a title-challenging team ahead of the first rounds of the 2009 / 2010 Future West ACU British Supercross Championships which take place for...

Knight wins in France

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Manxman David Knight was in top form over the weekend at the French Enduro Championship where he came away with a successful overall win in Le Puy En Velay. Riding his the KX450F, the Kawasaki...

McCormack to make Killalane debut

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Irish Superbike Champion Brian McCormack from Tramore, Waterford, will be making his road racing debut at the 2009 Country Crest Killalane Road Races this weekend but he faces tough opposition from...

Donington appoints Wembley & O2 Arena whip-cracker

11 September 2009 by Guy Procter

Donington has appointed the woman credited with turning around struggling building projects at Wembley stadium and the Millennium Dome to ensure the changes are completed in time for next July’s F1...

BSB Croft: Camier extends his advantage

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Leon Camier was predictably the fastest in this afternoon’s second free practice session of the Croft MCE BSB race weekend. The Airwaves Yamaha rider posted a time that was 0.762s quicker than his...

Spies: "Haga and Rea crash was a 50/50"

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

After witnessing Noriyuki Haga and Jonathan Rea’s clash, which resulted in Haga retiring from race two crash at Nurburgring, Ben Spies believes that both Haga and Rea are equally to blame. Having...

Hopkins out for rest of the season

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

American John Hopkins has been diagnosed with blood on the brain following his first race crash at the Nurburgring when he was struck by another rider. Hopkins has been plagued by injury throughout...

Checa stakes claim for top ride in 2010

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa maintains he want to continue in WSB in 2010 following a string of impressive results onboard the Ten Kate Honda. In the last four races the 36 year old Spaniard has secured three podiums...

Crutchlow in limbo over 2010 deal

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow is hoping to make a decision on his future in the next seven days, which will see him either in Moto2 or WSB. The current World Supersport series leader is being courted by the Gresini...

Camier sets the pace at Croft

11 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Leon Camier set the fastest time in this morning’s first free practice session at Croft ahead of Sunday’s 10th round of the MCE British Superbike Championship. The Airwaves Yamaha rider set a time of...

Rea focussed on more race wins

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Following his stunning Nurburgring race two win, Jonathan Rea has vowed to fight for victory in the final three rounds of the championship. Rea currently sits fourth in the title standings 45 points...

Rossi at Misano

11 September 2009 by BrigetteHodgetts

My husband and I went to the race at San Marino last sunday. Luckily we had a paddock pass and went and stood by Rossi’s motor home waiting for him to come out. fter waiting for about an hour, the...

Guintoli signs 2010 deal with Suzuki

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Sylvain Guintoli became the first big-name signing on BSB when he agreed terms to stay with the Worx Suzuki team for 2010. Guintoli and team boss Jack Valentine took a detour from their respective...

Shakey optimistic over Sterilgarda Ducati’s future

11 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne remains optimistic, but is still waiting on confirmation that he will race in the final two rounds of the championship after rumours emerged last week that his Sterilgarda Ducati squad are...

2010 WSB Calendar taking shape

10 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Next years World Superbike championship looks set to become a 13 round series instead of 14 with the Qatar race being dropped from the schedule. Qatar has been on the calendar since 2005 but with...

Bayliss set for V8 Supercar race debut this weekend

10 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss will become a rookie all over again this weekend when the three time World Superbike Champion gets behind the wheel of a Paul Morris Motorsports Commodore. Bayliss will team up with Dean...

Brno 2009

09 September 2009 by NickEady

Sarah and myself (Nick Eady) at Brno this year.

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