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MotoGP: Incredible Zarco takes debut pole position

24 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Incredible Zarco takes debut pole position

MotoGP rookie Johann Zarco has taken an incredible debut pole position in tricky conditions at the Dutch TT, holding off a late charge from reigning world champion Marc Marquez to take the top spot...

Moto3: Martin takes fifth successive pole position

24 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Martin takes fifth successive pole position

Jorge Martin has taken his fifth successive pole position in the Moto3 class at the Dutch TT, dashing the hopes of local favourite Bo Bendsneyder in the rain-struck qualifying session at Assen with an...

MotoGP: Viñales romps to top spot in Assen

23 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Viñales romps to top spot in Assen

Maverick Viñales has dominated the opening day of MotoGP action at the Dutch TT< taking the top spot at Assen by 0.4 seconds as he dipped over half a second under the lap record despite cool track...

Moto2: Morbidelli draws first blood in the Netherlands

23 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Morbidelli draws first blood in the Netherlands

Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli struck first at the TT Circuit Assen, in the top five in free practice one before moving up the timesheets in the afternoon to end the day as Friday’s fastest. 2016...

Moto3: Martin makes the most of the rain to finish ahead

23 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Martin makes the most of the rain to finish ahead

Jorge Martin has made the most of the rain at Assen to finish top of today’s free practice sessions, coming out ahead of Aron Canet and Joan Mir by making the most of some late rain in free practice...

Video: Rins back in Assen action

23 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Rins back in Assen action

Suzuki MotoGP rider Alex Rins will return to the series this weekend at the Dutch TT at Assen, finally fully fit after suffering a broken wrist in only his third race of his rookie career at Texas...

MotoGP: Crutchlow delighted with new HRC deal

23 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow delighted with new HRC deal

Double MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow says he’s delighted with the terms and conditions of his new HRC contract direct with the factory in Japan that will see him remain with them for another two...

MotoGP: Circuit of Wales decision due on Tuesday

23 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Circuit of Wales decision due on Tuesday

A decision that should decide the fate of the Circuit of Wales project will be made on Tuesday, according to Welsh economy and infrastructure secretary Ken Skates in a statement that he made to the...

BSB: Mossey takes series lead at Knockhill

22 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Mossey takes series lead at Knockhill

While 21-year-old Jake Dixon was doing the winning at Knockhill, fellow young gun Luke Mossey took over at the top of the championship standings in the absence of team-mate Leon Haslam. Just three...

BSB: Ellison's pace finally pays off

22 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Ellison's pace finally pays off

James Ellison has topped practice sessions, taken pole positions and led a number of races so far this year but had nothing to show for it until Sunday’s second race. Out of the six races prior to...

BSB: Haslam: 'The fastest highside I've ever had'

22 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Haslam: 'The fastest highside I've ever had'

It was a dramatic start to the fourth round of the MCE British Superbike Championship at Knockhill with three riders hurt in big crashes in Friday’s opening practice session. One of those riders was...

EWC: Miller headlines Honda super-squad for Suzuka 8 Hour

22 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Miller headlines Honda super-squad for Suzuka 8 Hour

MotoGP racer Jack Miller will headline a Honda super-squad for this year’s Suzuka 8 Hour race, as they strive to regain their crown after two years of domination by Yamaha at a circuit owned by Honda...

Podcast: Knockhill BSB and Misano WSBK roundup

21 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

Podcast: Knockhill BSB and Misano WSBK roundup

It’s been a while, but the MCN Sport podcast is back, with MotoGP reporter Simon Patterson and superbike reporter Oli Rushby joined by sports editor Michael Guy to discuss the weekend’s British...

EWC: Brookes and Guintoli team up for Suzuka 8 Hour

21 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

EWC: Brookes and Guintoli team up for Suzuka 8 Hour

MCE British Superbike rivals Josh Brookes and Sylvain Guintoli will team up for the 2017 Suzuka 8 hour race this July, with the pair announced alongside Suzuki MotoGP test rider Takuya Tsuda at the...

MotoGP: Crutchlow signs new two-year HRC deal

21 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow signs new two-year HRC deal

Cal Crutchlow will remain in MotoGP for the 2018 and 2019 seasons after signing a two-year extension to his contract ahead of this weekend’s eighth round of the 2017 season at the Dutch TT in...

WSB: Pirelli revert to old tyre after Misano madness

21 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Pirelli revert to old tyre after Misano madness

Pirelli are feeling the heat after a disastrous weekend in Misano saw a number of riders struggle with tyre issues across the weekend. PATA Yamaha’s Michael van der Mark suffered an obvious tyre...

Roads: Black tie fundraiser to celebrate Dr Fred McSorley’s retirement

21 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

Roads: Black tie fundraiser to celebrate Dr Fred McSorley’s retirement

The MCUI Medical Team are planning a black tie fundraiser for later this year to celebrate the retirement of one of their founding members, as the legendary Doctor Fred McSorley steps down at the end...

MotoGP: Zarco ready even if ‘weather complicates matters’ at Assen

20 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Zarco ready even if ‘weather complicates matters’ at Assen

The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 duo of Johann Zarco and Jonas Folger say they’re set for this weekend’s MotoGP action at the TT Circuit Assen, as the championship heads to the Netherlands and a round...

BSB: Mackenzie shows potential with top five result

20 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Mackenzie shows potential with top five result

Taylor Mackenzie showcased his potential at Knockhill with a stunning fifth place on the all-new Suzuki GSX-R1000 in the opening race. The result is a big step forward on his previous best of 14th at...

WSB: Jonathan Rea's Misano column

20 June 2017 by Jonathan Rea

WSB: Jonathan Rea's Misano column

I love Misano. Not so much the layout of the circuit, it’s a flat track with not too much character, but the atmosphere and the weather is brilliant. The fans always turn out in force. It’s a good...

WSB: Davies: 'I certainly felt it!'

20 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Davies: 'I certainly felt it!'

Chaz Davies has said he feels ‘extremely lucky’ to be heading home without serious injury after his serious crash in Misano this weekend. The Welshman fell while scrapping with rival Jonathan Rea for...

MotoGP: How will the F1 calendar affect us?

20 June 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: How will the F1 calendar affect us?

With the 2018 Formula One calendar announced surprisingly early this year – a whole three months before the 2017 version was unveiled last September – as always, it may well have repercussions for the...

WSB: Melandri: 'I never stopped believing'

19 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Melandri: 'I never stopped believing'

Marco Melandri has said he never stopped believing in himself as he returned to the top step of the podium for the first time in three years at Misano yesterday. It was an emotional win for the former...

BSB: Dixon: 'I didn't expect to be winning races this year!'

19 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon: 'I didn't expect to be winning races this year!'

21-year-old Jake Dixon was lost for words after taking his debut MCE British Superbike victory at Knockhill yesterday. The RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider couldn’t believe he’d just led a...

BSB: Dream double for Dixon

18 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dream double for Dixon

It was a dream double for RAF Regular and Reserve Kawasaki’s Jake Dixon as he fought against the odds to beat experienced rivals James Ellison and Shane Byrne in the second race at Knockhill. Unlike...

BSB: Dixon stuns with debut victory at Knockhill

18 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon stuns with debut victory at Knockhill

Jake Dixon stunned as he dominated the opening race at Knockhill to take his debut MCE British Superbike victory in style. The RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider was unchallenged at the front as...

WSB: Melandri takes first win since 2014

18 June 2017 by Gordon Ritchie

WSB: Melandri takes first win since 2014

Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) recorded his first win of the 2017 season on Sunday to restore his damaged pride and save Ducati’s home weekend after all Saturday’s problems. This was his...

WSS: Four in a row for Sofuoglu

18 June 2017 by Gordon Ritchie

WSS: Four in a row for Sofuoglu

Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) showed his experience to win his fourth WorldSSP race in succession in the 2017 season to close to within five points of the championship lead after seven...

Watch Live: Erzberg Rodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble

17 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

Watch Live: Erzberg Rodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble

The centrepiece of the Erzbergrodeo, the Red Bull Hare Scramble is the hardest one-day event on the extreme enduro calendar – and you can watch it live and free on MCN! Kicking off from 10:30am UK...

WSB: Tyre failure thwarts van der Mark victory challenge

17 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Tyre failure thwarts van der Mark victory challenge

Michael van der Mark’s victory challenge in today’s opening World Superbike race in Misano was thwarted by a hole in his tyre, Pirelli have confirmed. The Dutchman rode a valiant race, leading from...

WSB: Davies injured in race one crash

17 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Davies injured in race one crash

Chaz Davies has been taken to hospital following the nasty crash in the late stages of today’s opening World Superbike race at Misano. The Welshman was leading an intense battle for the lead with...

BSB: Ellison shrugs off crash for front row start

17 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Ellison shrugs off crash for front row start

James Ellison shrugged off a crash to make a return to the front row for McAMS Yamaha at Knockhill in this afternoon’s delayed qualifying session. The Cumbrian tucked the front at the hairpin in the...

BSB: Dixon impresses with maiden front row

17 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Dixon impresses with maiden front row

Jake Dixon secured his maiden front row start for tomorrow’s opening MCE British Superbike race at Knockhill after an impressive performance in qualifying. The RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider...

BSB: Mossey takes pole after delayed qualifying

17 June 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Mossey takes pole after delayed qualifying

Luke Mossey will start on pole position for tomorrow’s opening MCE British Superbike race after a tricky qualifying session at Knockhill. After the track was left contaminated following blow-ups for...

WSB: Sykes wins in Misano chaos

17 June 2017 by Gordon Ritchie

WSB: Sykes wins in Misano chaos

Tom Sykes took the most unlikely win of his WorldSBK career after sitting in fifth place for the most of the opening WorldSBK race of the Misano weekend. First, long time leader Michael van der Mark...

WSB: Sykes takes 40th pole at Misano

17 June 2017 by Gordon Ritchie

WSB: Sykes takes 40th pole at Misano

Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) recorded a new track best of 1’33.662 to win his 40th official career Superpole, and his second of the 2017 season. His team-mate Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team)...