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MotoGP: Fitter Rossi ready to battle at Motegi

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

A fitter Valentino Rossi says he’s well on the road to recovery after his broken leg only six weeks ago – and is hoping to be competitive again this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix when MotoGP...

MotoGP: Folger ruled out of flyaways with illness

12 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Jonas Folger has been ruled out of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi and potentially even the remainder of the 2017 MotoGP season after being struck down by...

BSB: Mossey determined to end year on a high

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey is determined to end 2017 on a high after a horrific high-side at Thruxton ruled him out of the title fight. Mossey missed four races after breaking his back in four places earlier this...

BSB: O'Halloran eyes third in championship

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Jason O’Halloran might be out of the MCE British Superbike title chase but the Aussie hasn’t given up on securing a rostrum finish in the overall 2017 standings. O’Halloran became the first title...

WSB: Camier joins Red Bull Honda for 2018

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Leon Camier will join the Red Bull Honda World Superbike team for the 2018 season, it has been confirmed. The 2009 British Superbike Champion has been linked with the team since earlier this year when...

BSB: Kyle Ryde to make BSB debut with FS3 Kawasaki

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Kyle Ryde will make his MCE British Superbike debut at Brands Hatch this weekend after losing his seat with the Puccetti Kawasaki World Supersport team. Ryde will stand in for the injured Billy...

WSS: Haslam to replace Sofuoglu for Jerez and Qatar?

12 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam looks set to stand in for the injured Kenan Sofuoglu for the last two rounds of the Supersport World Championship. According to multiple MCN sources, Haslam, who is favourite to win the...

BSB: Brookes: 'There's more pressure on Haslam and Shakey than me'

11 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes believes there’s more pressure on rivals Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne than him as they go into the final round of the MCE British Superbike championship this weekend. Brookes sits second...

BSB: Dixon: 'I'm going to Brands to make a statement'

11 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon has said he’ll be out to make a statement in the final round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this weekend. After a run of form kick-started by a stunning...

BSB: Byrne: 'Pressure is off, for now!'

11 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Having finished first or second in the MCE British Superbike Championship every year since 2012, Shane Byrne has been in a position similar to the one he’s in ahead of this weekend’s BSB title decider...

Obituary: Maxime Berger

11 October 2017 by Gordon ritchie

2007 European Superstock 600 champion Maxime Berger lost his life on Monday 2 October after an attempted suicide one month before had deprived him of vital cerebral function, and he had to be put on...

Indian complete clean sweep of American Flat Track Championship

11 October 2017 by Liam Marsden

After absolutely dominating the American Flat Track Championship in their first season returning to racing for over 60 years, it will come as no surprise to learn that Indian have taken a clean sweep...

WSB: Jonathan Rea's column: 3x World Champion

10 October 2017 by Jonathan Rea

Kawasaki Racing Team rider Jonathan Rea reflects on a busy two weeks after clinching a record third World Superbike crown in Magny Cours… I had a few PR events to do in Paris before the weekend so we...

BSB: Haslam: 'I have to pick my fights'

10 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam heads into this weekend’s MCE British Superbike title decider with one hand on the trophy after a commanding performance in the opening two Showdown rounds. With his rivals struggling,...

MotoGP: Test rider Aoyama to replace Miller for Motegi

06 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Japanese test rider and former 250GP world champion Hiroshi Aoyama will return to MotoGP action at next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, when he joins the Marc VDS Honda squad to replace the injured...

WSB: Jonathan Rea Sports Personality of the Year petition gathers momentum

06 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

A petition for three-time World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea to be shortlisted for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award has been signed by more than 6000 supporters. Started by Rea’s...

WSB: Lowes back on podium at Magny Cours

05 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alex Lowes made a welcome return to the World Superbike rostrum in Magny Cours this weekend, matching his best result of the year with an impressive second-place behind race winner Chaz Davies. While...

BSB: Guintoli: 'I never gave up'

05 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Sylvain Guintoli showed he’s still got the pace with a spectacular second race win at Assen this weekend. The 2014 World Superbike Champion’s move to MCE British Superbikes this year has until now...

BSB: Brookes: 'One DNF and anything can happen'

05 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha’s Josh Brookes remains Haslam’s closest title challenger despite a somewhat challenging weekend at Assen. Brookes was fourth quickest in Friday’s dry sessions, albeit some six...

The Dainese behind the Doctor

05 October 2017 by James Archibald

The MotoGP paddock operates like a well-oiled machine – not too dissimilar to the bikes which the race series features, and behind every rider are teams of professionals working to ensure the best...

BSB: Ron Haslam: 'This is Leon's best chance yet!'

04 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Ron Haslam has said he believes 2017 is his son, Leon’s, best chance of winning the title that has eluded him for so long as he heads into the final round of the MCE British Superbike championship 32...

WSB: Guintoli to race Jerez and Qatar with Puccetti?

04 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Sylvain Guintoli could make a return to the Superbike World Championship before the end of the 2017 season with the Puccetti Kawasaki team he’s in talks with for next year. With Puccetti’s World...

WSB: Ernesto Marinelli to leave Ducati

03 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Ducati Corse Superbike boss Ernesto Marinelli will leave Ducati at the end of 2017, the Bologna factory has announced. Marinelli joined Ducati in 1995, before working as a track engineer for names...

BSB: Lack of aero bodywork hampers O'Halloran

03 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Jason O’Halloran became the first Showdown contender to be mathematically ruled out of the 2017 MCE British Superbike title fight after a disastrous weekend at Assen. The Aussie crashed in the late...

BSB: Dixon: 'Our title fight is over'

03 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon has admitted his title fight is all but over after a difficult weekend at Assen. The RAF Regular and Reserves rider could only manage an eighth and seventh place at the penultimate round of...

Marquez calling for MX camp entries

03 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez and insurance giant Allianz will once again team up to offer 20 youngsters from across Europe the chance for two days of MX tuition at the hands of the five-time world champion later this...

MotoGP: Reiterberger gets KTM test chance

03 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

German Superbike champion Marcus Reiterberger has been given a chance to make his MotoGP debut, after joining the Red Bull KTM squad during their private test last week at the Motorland Aragon circuit...

MotoGP: Miller breaks leg in training crash, will miss Motegi

02 October 2017 by Simon Patterson

Marc VDS Honda rider Jack Miller will miss the next round of the 2017 MotoGP championship at Honda’s home circuit of Motegi, after undergoing surgery to have a pin inserted into his tibia after...

BSS: Race bosses explain Farmer penalty

02 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

British Superbike race director Stuart Higgs has defended a decision to hand Keith Farmer a 60 second penalty after yesteday’s Dickies British Supersport feature race. Farmer finished second in the...

BSB: Guintoli wins Assen classic as Haslam strengthens series lead

01 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Sylvain Guintoli took a debut victory for the all-new GSX-R1000 in an epic second MCE British Superbike race at Assen this afternoon, coming out best in a five-bike battle for the lead. Guintoli, Leon...

WSB: Davies wins as Rea forced out

01 October 2017 by Gordon Ritchie

The chance of the glory of a double win was cruelly robbed from new triple champion Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) as eventual race winner Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) took advantage of...

BSB: Haslam extends advantage with race one win

01 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam extended his advantage in the MCE British Superbike championship standings with a strong win in the opening race at Assen. It didn’t come easy for the JG Speedfit Kawasaki star, with a...

WSS: Sofuoglu out with broken hip

01 October 2017 by Oli Rushby

Kenan Sofuoglu will miss today’s World Supersport race at Magny Cours after suffering a triple hip fracture following a crash in qualifying. The Turkish ace was on course for a front row start for...

BSB: Ellison: 'I think I nearly crashed 18 times!'

30 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison has said he thinks he crashed nearly 18 times on his way to pole position in treacherous qualifying conditions at Assen today. The McAMS Yamaha star skated around the slippery Dutch...

BSB: Haslam on front row as title rivals suffer

30 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam holds the advantage going into tomorrow’s first MCE British Superbike race at Assen after significantly out-qualifying his Showdown rivals. Haslam was the only title fighter to progress...

BSB: Ellison takes pole as Showdown shakes up at soggy Assen

30 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison will start on pole for tomorrow’s opening MCE British Superbike race after a treacherous qualifying session at Assen. Constant rainfall all afternoon left the circuit sodden ahead of the...

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