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Le Mans MotoGP: Casey Stoner hopeful on new electronics improvement

15 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Casey Stoner is confident new electronics on his factory Ducati GP9 will strengthen his bid for victory in this weekend’s French MotoGP race in Le Mans. The 2007 world champion will evaluate...

Le Mans MotoGP: Valentino Rossi not distracted by 100th win

15 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has told MCN he will not let the prospect of being able to record his 100th Grand Prix victory at his home race in Mugello distract him from this weekend’s Le Mans clash in France. If...

Le Mans MotoGP: Colin Edwards cagey on 2010 future

15 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

American Colin Edwards has remained cagey on his future despite insisting he’s still motivated enough to continue racing in MotoGP next season. Speculation surrounding the future of Edwards and...

Troy Bayliss rules out racing return

15 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Triple World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss has ruled out making a shock return to racing after a successful three-day test session on Ducati’s MotoGP bike in Mugello this week. The Aussie tested the...

Rain plays havoc with North West 200 qualifying

15 May 2009 by Phil Wain

Kiwi Bruce Anstey lines up in pole position for Saturday’s North West 200 superbike races with John McGuinness on the HM plant Honda and Alastair Seeley, a late addition to the class on his Relentless...

NW200

14 May 2009 by jamierob

NorthWest 200 minimoto race and my son dreaming of being on the rostrum… Oh yeah, and watch out for the cops, they’ve some serious kit. Apparently the exhaust IS legal!

Le Mans MotoGP: Valentino Rossi stars in Paris show

14 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi warmed up for this weekend’s French MotoGP clash in Le Mans with a special pre-event appearance in Paris today, including a spectacular burnout under the...

Fonsi Nieto to replace Neukirchner at Alstare Suzuki

14 May 2009 by Michael Guy

Following Max Neukirchner’s horrific injuries sustained at Monza on Sunday, former WSB Alstare Suzuki rider Fonsi Nieto has been drafted in to replace the injured German starting from this weekend’s...

Troy Corser to sit out Kyalami WSB

14 May 2009 by Michael Guy

BMW rider Troy Corser will miss this weekends World Superbike round in Kyalami following the injuries sustained during Sunday’s Monza race. The Australian who was already riding with a broken bone in...

Career change for Leon?

12 May 2009 by Terry Shone

Looks like Leon Camier could be thinking about a new career move if things don’t go to plan at Airwaves Yamaha! Leon is showing off his soccer skills behind the pits at Oulton Park after first...

Le Mans MotoGP: Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo aim for 1-2

12 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fiat Yamaha duo Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo are hopeful they can help Yamaha dominate the French MotoGP race in Le Mans for a second successive season. Rossi scored his 90th victory in Le Mans...

Le Mans MotoGP: Casey Stoner expecting close fight

12 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner is expecting another close battle in this weekend’s French MotoGP race. The Aussie is currently lying second in the world championship standings with a victory and a...

Le Mans MotoGP: Nicky Hayden boosted by crew change

12 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

American Nicky Hayden will be under the guidance of experienced crew chief Juan Martinez from this weekend’s French MotoGP onwards. The Spaniard will lead Hayden’s crew to try and help the 2006 world...

Hayate boss praises Marco Melandri effort

12 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Hayate MotoGP boss Andrea Dosoli has praised the input of Marco Melandri after the Italian rider’s sensational start to the 2009 MotoGP world championship. Melandri has been a revelation on the...

Le Mans MotoGP: Bradley Smith looking for Jerez repeat

12 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Bradley Smith is hoping he can continue his impressive run of form at the historic Le Mans circuit to win this weekend’s French 125GP race. Get all the latest MotoGP news Le Mans...

Le Mans MotoGP: Suzuki duo eager to find form

11 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi are hoping to turnaround Suzuki’s dismal 2009 fortunes in this weekend’s French MotoGP clash in Le Mans. A promising pre-season testing campaign has been followed...

Racing results round-up: May-9-10

11 May 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

Each week we will have a full list of the racing results from the previous weekend. Click on the name of the championship you wish to see the results of. WORLD SUPERBIKES, MONZA, ITALY, SUNDAY...

Scott Redding with Ashleigh & Megan

10 May 2009 by christboak

Scott Redding with my daughter, Ashleigh and her friend, Megan in Worthing.

Monza WSB: Spies takes victory in Race 2

10 May 2009 by James Keen

Yamaha rider Ben Spies took the win in the second World Superbike race at the Autodromo Nazionale in Italy. Spies placed 15th in race 1 after bike trouble saw him drop back from the lead on the last...

Leon Camier and Gill

10 May 2009 by christboak

Look who I met in Worthing!

Monza WSB: Crutchlow wins Supersport race

10 May 2009 by James Keen

British rider Cal Crutchlow won the World Supersport race at Monza, Italy onboard a Yamaha YZF-R6. Crutchlow was fastest in the supersport qualifying session with a 1’49.706 lap. Spanish rider...

Monza WSB: Fabrizio wins superbike race 1

10 May 2009 by James Keen

Italian Ducati Xerox rider Michel Fabrizio claimed victory in World Superbike race 1 after a massive crash led to the race being red flagged. Fabrizio’s team mate Noriyuki Haga claimed second, making...

Monza WSB: Race one delayed after serious crash

10 May 2009 by Michael Guy

Max Neukirchner and Brendan Roberts have both sustained serious injuries in a first corner first lap crash at Monza. Suzuki Alstare rider, Neukirchner was leading the race when he was hit by Roberts...

Monza WSB: Ben Spies tops superpole session

09 May 2009 by James Keen

American Yamaha rider Ben Spies proved quickest in superpole at the World Superbike round in Monza, Italy. Spies, riding a Yamaha WSB YZF-R1, lapped the Autodromo Nazionale in 1’44.073 to earn his...

Monza WSB: Crutchlow fastest in Supersport qualifying

09 May 2009 by James Keen

British Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow topped the World Supersport time sheets in qualifying at Monza. Crutchlow, onboard a Yamaha World Supersport team YZF-R6, lapped the Italian circuit at...

Troy Bayliss to test Ducati MotoGP bike

07 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Triple World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss will be back on two wheels again next week, the Aussie testing Ducati’s GP9 MotoGP bike at a three-day test in Mugello. MCN sources though who spoke to...

Yamaha in no rush to clinch Jorge Lorenzo deal

07 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha is in no rush to get Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo signed on a new two-year contract. The Spaniard’s Fiat Yamaha team boss Daniele Romagnoli told MCN that while negotiations over a new deal had...

James Toseland must improve qualifying, says Tech 3 boss

07 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland has to improve his qualifying performances to bolster his hopes of emerging as a consistent top six threat in MotoGP. The 28-year-old has only managed one top ten grid...

Valentino Rossi unconcerned by Jorge Lorenzo future

07 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi says he’s not fussed whether Jorge Lorenzo remains on the other side of Fiat Yamaha’s dividing wall in 2010. Get all the latest MotoGP news Lorenzo is currently negotiating a new...

Danny Webb looking for consistency

07 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Webb is hoping he can become a regular top six challenger after he scored his best result of 2009 in Jerez last weekend. The 18-year-old rode his Degraaf Aprilia to eighth place...

Dunlop hat trick

07 May 2009 by suzukimad

Michael Dunlop got his first hat trick at tandragee 100 road races – a 125cc a 250cc and a 600cc supersport. Chip off the old block you could say!!

My daughter with Steve Plater

06 May 2009 by scott mayos

My daughter Jessica with Steve Plater at Oulton Park BSB, bank holiday Monday.

James Toseland pledges major improvement

06 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland has pledged to dig deep and make major improvements after he slumped to a bitterly frustrating 13th place in Jerez. The double World Superbike champion accepts his...

Bradley Smith’s dad proud at Jerez success

06 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith’s dad Allan has spoken of the moment he was an emotional wreck in Jerez – 16 laps before his son Bradley romped to his first 125GP win! “I was crying my eyes out seven laps in. I...

Suzuki boss: MotoGP is main priority

06 May 2009 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki’s need to be more competitive in MotoGP and World Superbikes was the reason for the Japanese factory not bidding for the exclusive engine supply deal for the new Moto2 600 class. Dorna boss...

The police at Assen

06 May 2009 by binmon

Me and my mate Gary at Assen

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