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Obituary: Maxime Berger

11 October 2017 by Gordon ritchie

Obituary: Maxime Berger

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

Indian complete clean sweep of American Flat Track Championship

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

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

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

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

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

MotoGP: Test rider Aoyama to replace Miller for Motegi

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

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

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

WSB: Lowes back on podium at Magny Cours

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

BSB: Guintoli: 'I never gave up'

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

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

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 Dainese behind the Doctor

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

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

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

WSB: Guintoli to race Jerez and Qatar with Puccetti?

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

WSB: Ernesto Marinelli to leave Ducati

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

BSB: Lack of aero bodywork hampers O'Halloran

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

BSB: Dixon: 'Our title fight is over'

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

Marquez calling for MX camp entries

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

MotoGP: Reiterberger gets KTM test chance

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

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

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

BSS: Race bosses explain Farmer penalty

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

BSB: Guintoli wins Assen classic as Haslam strengthens series lead

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

WSB: Davies wins as Rea forced out

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

BSB: Haslam extends advantage with race one win

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

WSS: Sofuoglu out with broken hip

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

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

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

BSB: Haslam on front row as title rivals suffer

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

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

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...

WSB: Rea: 'I have no words'

30 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Rea: 'I have no words'

Jonathan Rea was lost for words after storming to a record third World Superbike title in Magny Cours this afternoon. The Northern Irishman dominated the wet opening race in France to place himself...

WSB: History-maker Rea crowned 2017 World Champion

30 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: History-maker Rea crowned 2017 World Champion

History was made this afternoon in Magny Cours as Jonathan Rea became the first rider to win three consecutive World Superbike titles. The Ulsterman has been unbeaten since joining Kawasaki in 2015,...

WSB: Rea takes wet pole despite crash

30 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Rea takes wet pole despite crash

Champion elect Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) was just one of many riders to fall in the Superpole competition thanks to a slick wet track surface. He got back on to score a superb Superpole win,...

BSB: Christian Iddon remains with Tyco BMW for 2018

29 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Christian Iddon remains with Tyco BMW for 2018

Christian Iddon will remain with the Tyco BMW team for a third consecutive season in 2018, it has been confirmed. The Stockport rider becomes the fifth name confirmed on the grid for 2018, joining...

WSB: Rea leads van der Mark on day one

29 September 2017 by Gordon Ritchie

WSB: Rea leads van der Mark on day one

Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) started his potentially historic weekend in France in perfect shape, setting the fastest Friday practice time at Magny-Cours. As he goes for his third world...

BSB: Byrne: 'Our best first day for a while!'

29 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne: 'Our best first day for a while!'

Reigning MCE British Superbike Champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne says today’s opening practice sessions at Assen were among the best he’s had all year as he returned to form to lead the pack by half a...

BSB: Dixon: 'Our toughest Friday yet'

29 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon: 'Our toughest Friday yet'

It was a tough opening day to the second round of the MCE British Superbike Showdown for title fighter Jake Dixon with handling issues leaving him 0.7 seconds off the pace after FP2. The 21-year-old...

BSB: Byrne sets early Assen pace

29 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Byrne sets early Assen pace

Shane Byrne led the way on the opening day of proceedings at MCE British Superbike’s annual jaunt to Assen, topping the afternoon’s second free practice session ahead of series leader Leon...

Moto3: McPhee still without a ride for 2018

29 September 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: McPhee still without a ride for 2018

British Talent Team Honda rider John McPhee is still without a ride for 2018 despite a strong 2017 season so far, as the Scottish rider waits to hear back from MotoGP bosses on the future of the team...

MotoGP: Kallio set for fourth Valencia wildcard

29 September 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Kallio set for fourth Valencia wildcard

KTM test rider Mika Kallio will have a fourth wildcard in MotoGP come the final round of the season at Valencia, after successfully coming home in the points for the second time in two appearances...