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BSB: Showdown battle heats up ahead of Thruxton

03 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Showdown battle heats up ahead of Thruxton

The MCE British Superbike Championship is never without its dramas and 2017 has been no exception. In fact, drama had struck before the first race even got underway with reigning champion Shane Byrne...

Video: Doctor Oliveira gives teammate Binder a check-up

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Doctor Oliveira gives teammate Binder a check-up

Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 racer Miguel Oliveira saw an unusual patient this week in his other role, when teammate Bran Binder stepped into the Portuguese rider’s waiting room for a check-up as he...

MotoGP: Two Wheels for Life announce action-packed Day of Champions

03 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Two Wheels for Life announce action-packed Day of Champions

MotoGP’s official charity Two Wheels for Life have confirmed an action-packed schedule for this year’s annual Day of Champions at Silverstone, as they gear up for their biggest fundraising event of...

EWC: Brookes says Suzuka super save was ‘like hitting a brick wall’

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Brookes says Suzuka super save was ‘like hitting a brick wall’

Josh Brookes says that his incredible save last weekend during qualifying for the Suzuka 8 Hours was ‘like hitting a brick wall,’ after he was lucky to escape unhurt from a high-speed moment on the...

MotoGP: Lowes looking to regain previous momentum

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Lowes looking to regain previous momentum

Sam Lowes is going into this weekend’s opening round of the second half of the 2017 MotoGP season looking to regain the momentum that he built up in the first half of the year, after a strong weekend...

MotoGP: Zarco ‘full of confidence’ for Brno

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Zarco ‘full of confidence’ for Brno

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rookie Johann Zarco says he’s going into this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix full of confidence, as he heads to a circuit where he’s had plenty of success in the past and where he’ll...

MotoGP: Marquez feeling rested after demanding start to 2017

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Marquez feeling rested after demanding start to 2017

Marc Marquez has admitted that he’s made the most of the 2017 MotoGP season summer break to relax and rejuvenate, after an ultra-competitive first half of the season that he says has taken its toll on...

Moto2: Morbidelli keeping focus on championship battle

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Morbidelli keeping focus on championship battle

Moto2 championship leader Franco Morbidelli says that it’s going to be key in the coming weeks to retain focus on the Moto2 championship battle as the series gets back underway after a month’s break...

MotoGP: Michelin ready for Brno challenges

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Michelin ready for Brno challenges

MotoGP tyre manufacturer Michelin says that they’re ready for the challenges of the Brno circuit this weekend when MotoGP gets back into action after the summer break with range of tyres designed...

MotoGP: Finland's KymiRing confirmed for 2019

02 August 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Finland's KymiRing confirmed for 2019

The new KymiRing has been officially confirmed as joining the MotoGP calendar in 2019, bringing Grand Prix racing back to Finland for the first time since 1982, when it was last held at the famous...

BSB: Brookes heads to 'favourite' Thruxton

02 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Brookes heads to 'favourite' Thruxton

Josh Brookes is hoping he can kick start his 2017 MCE British Superbike title challenge as the series heads to his favourite circuit this weekend. The Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha rider has been quick in...

BSB: Opinion: Can Shakey be stopped?

02 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Opinion: Can Shakey be stopped?

Byrne’s Brands Hatch dominance was somewhat of an ominous prospect. Last year, while he was super quick at Snetterton, Brands and Thruxton he only did the double at Brands, but with two of those...

BSB: Haslam back on track with Cadwell test

01 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam back on track with Cadwell test

Less than 48 hours after riding a gruelling five hours on his way to second place in the Suzuka Eight Hour, Leon Haslam was back in the UK at Cadwell Park to test for his JG Speedfit Kawasaki MCE...

WSB: Giugliano joins Red Bull Honda for Lausitzring

01 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Giugliano joins Red Bull Honda for Lausitzring

Davide Giugliano will ride for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike team at the upcoming round at the Lausitzring. The Italian will join the Ten Kate Honda squad for the German round of the series after...

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Tyco BMW for Ulster GP

01 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Tyco BMW for Ulster GP

Dan Kneen will join the Tyco BMW squad for next week’s MCE Ulster Grand Prix in place of the injured Ian Hutchinson. The Manxman, who enjoyed his best TT to date this year with up his fastest ever...

BSB: Guintoli: 'We have to keep working'

31 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Guintoli: 'We have to keep working'

Sylvain Guintoli has admitted he isn’t where he expected to be as the second half of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship gets underway at Thruxton this weekend. The 2014 World Superbike...

Roads: Armoy triple for Dunlop

31 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Armoy triple for Dunlop

Michael Dunlop continued a strong 2017 road racing season with a treble win at Armoy ahead of next week’s Ulster Grand Prix. The Ballymoney ace, who took his Bennetts Suzuki team to victory in this...

EWC: Haslam rides through the pain barrier for heroic Suzuka podium

31 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Haslam rides through the pain barrier for heroic Suzuka podium

Team Green Kawasaki rider Leon Haslam has ridden through the pain barrier to take a heroic Suzuka 8 Hour podium finish, after spending the majority of the endurance race riding solo for the factory...

EWC: GMT94 take third crown despite dramatic Suzuka race

31 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: GMT94 take third crown despite dramatic Suzuka race

The GMT94 Yamaha squad of David Checa, Niccolō Canepa and Mike Di Meglio have lifted the team’s third Endurance World Championship crown at this year’s Suzuka 8 Hour, coming out on top of a close...

MotoGP: Buy Valentino Rossi’s love letter to his Yamaha

31 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Buy Valentino Rossi’s love letter to his Yamaha

Valentino Rossi’s love letter to his M1 Yamaha, which the team issued as a press release when the nine-time world champion departed the squad to head to Ducati in 2011, is up for auction for an...

EWC: Lowes, van der Mark and Nakasuga take stunning third Suzuka win

30 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Lowes, van der Mark and Nakasuga take stunning third Suzuka win

Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga have delivered Yamaha their third Suzuka 8 Hour title in a row after running a flawless race during Sunday’s final round of the Endurance World...

EWC: Yamaha team in control at Suzuka half way point

30 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Yamaha team in control at Suzuka half way point

The factory Yamaha team of Alex Lowes, Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Michael van der Mark have spent the first half of this year’s Suzuka 8 Hour race firmly in control, holding a constant lead of a minute...

EWC: Yamaha takes third straight Suzuka pole

29 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Yamaha takes third straight Suzuka pole

The factory Yamaha team of World Superbike duo Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark and Japanese Superbike champion Katsuyuki Nakasuga have taken their third consecutive pole position for the Suzuka 8...

Video: Watch the Suzuka 8 Hour qualifying live

29 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Watch the Suzuka 8 Hour qualifying live

Qualifying is underway for this year’s Suzuka 8 Hour, and you can watch it live below. The unusual format for the prestigious endurance race sees the top ten teams go forward to a superpole shootout...

Podcast: Guy Martin quits in his own words, Brands BSB & Suzuka 8hr Preview

28 July 2017 by MCN Sport

Podcast: Guy Martin quits in his own words, Brands BSB & Suzuka 8hr Preview

It’s been a busy week in the world of sports news with all the fall out from the Brands Hatch British Superbike round and the build-up begins for the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hour. On top of that, Guy...

Ten minutes with... 2011 BSB champ Tommy Hill

28 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

Ten minutes with... 2011 BSB champ Tommy Hill

After calling it a day on the ePayMe Yamaha team at the end of the 2016 season, 2011 MCE British Superbike Champion Tommy Hill hadn’t been back to a race paddock until last weekend at Brands. We...

BSB: Haslam hampered by lack of testing

28 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam hampered by lack of testing

It was the dream start to the 2017 MCE British Superbike season for the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team with Leon Haslam and Luke Mossey sharing the first four victories of the year. However, since Haslam...

EWC: Lowes leads Yamaha to top of Suzuka qualifying

28 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Lowes leads Yamaha to top of Suzuka qualifying

Brit Alex Lowes has led the factory Yamaha squad to the top of the qualifying order for Saturday’s Suzuka 8 Hour race, after a blistering lap time from the World Superbike rider was enough to take...

BSB: Guintoli future in doubt after tough start to year?

28 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Guintoli future in doubt after tough start to year?

Sylvain Guintoli’s future in the MCE British Superbike Championship could be in doubt with Bennetts Suzuki team bosses visibly frustrated after his worst weekend of the season. The 2014 World...

Roads: Johnston fit for Ulster return

28 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Johnston fit for Ulster return

Lee Johnston has confirmed he will be fit to ride at this year’s Ulster Grand Prix after his practice crash at the Isle of Man TT. The Ulsterman sustained back, tailbone and finger fractures after...

EWC: Electronics feel like MotoGP, says Miller

28 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Electronics feel like MotoGP, says Miller

Mushashi Harc-Pro rider Jack Miller says that the electronics on his factory Honda bike for this weekend’s Suzuka 8 Hour feels similar to his regular Marc VDS MotoGP machine, surprising the Australian...

BSB: Suzuka breakthrough for Linfoot

27 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Suzuka breakthrough for Linfoot

While Jason O’Halloran has been able to enjoy a number strong results with Honda’s now infamous 2017 Fireblade so far this season, team-mate Dan Linfoot struggled to find that same...

EWC: Defending champions Yamaha top opening day at Suzuka

27 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Defending champions Yamaha top opening day at Suzuka

Defending Suzuka 8 Hour champions Yamaha have taken the top spot on the opening day of action for this year’s race, with Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga topping the timing...

WSB: Giugliano in line for Red Bull Honda ride

27 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Giugliano in line for Red Bull Honda ride

Davide Giugliano could be set to join Stefan Bradl in the Red Bull Honda World Superbike squad for the rest of the season after a successful test with the team at the Lausitzring. The Italian, who...

MotoGP: Angel Nieto in serious condition after quad crash

27 July 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Angel Nieto in serious condition after quad crash

Thirteen-time world champion Angel Nieto has been placed in a medically-induced coma after suffering serious head injuries in a quad crash yesterday on the Spanish island of Ibiza. The 70-year-old was...

BSB: Hickman narrowly misses podium

26 July 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Hickman narrowly misses podium

Peter Hickman’s 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship campaign hasn’t been much to shout about so far this season. The Smiths BMW rider hasn’t set the world on fire but has consistently notched up...