Argentina MotoGP 2016

Reigning champ Jorge Lorenzo started his title defence with a controlling victory at the opening round in Qatar ahead of Andrea Dovizioso and Marc Marquez. Now the MotoGP circus heads to the Termas de Río Hondo circuit, which last year played host to the now infamous clash between Valentino Rossi and Marquez.

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MotoGP: Rossi still ‘in severe pain’ after motocross crash

31 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Movistar Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi has admitted that he’s still ‘in severe pain’ as he goes into his home race this weekend at Mugello still suffering the effects of a motocross crash that saw him...

MotoGP: Yamaha pay tribute to 500 Grand Prix wins

27 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Some of their past legends of Grand Prix racing have paid tribute to Yamaha after Maverick Viñales secured the factory their 500th victory in the sport on Sunday with his incredible victory over...

MotoGP: Rossi diagnosed with ‘mild’ abdominal injuries after MX crash

26 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi has been diagnosed with ‘mild’ abdominal injuries after his motocross crash yesterday afternoon while training near his home in Italy. The Movistar Yamaha rider was admitted to the...

Moto2: Kent back at Mugello to replace injured Lecuona

26 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Former Moto3 world champion Danny Kent will return to action in the Moto2 class this weekend with the Garage Plus Interwetten as he replaces the injured Iker Lecuona at this weekend’s Italian Grand...

Moto2: Mackenzie satisfied with opening race despite crash

26 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Tarran Mackenzie has come away from his first weekend as a Grand Prix racer satisfied with the progress he made on the Kiefer Racing Suter despite crashing out of the French Grand Prix at Le Mans...

MotoGP: Rossi admitted to hospital after motocross accident

25 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi has been admitted to Rimini hospital for observation after suffering mild chest and abdominal injuries during a motocross crash while training this afternoon. The crash happened at the...

MotoGP: Viñales ‘gave it his all’ for French win

25 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Movistar Yamaha rider Maverick Viñales says he was forced to give it his all during the French Grand Prix to first take the fight to early leader Johann Zarco and then to hold off the attacks of...

MotoGP: Marquez tops Barcelona private test

25 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez has topped a private two-day test at the Circuit Catalunya in Barcelona, in an outing at the home of next month’s Catalan Grand prix that saw half the MotoGP grid line up for the two days...

Experience British MotoGP like a pro

24 May 2017 by MCN News

Whether you’re a fanatical member of Valentino Rossi’s VR46 army, a dedicated Ducatisti, fully signed up Suzuki supporter, an early devotee of KTM’s MotoGP efforts, or you’re desperate to see Lowes...

MotoGP: Riders hit out at Barcelona layout changes

23 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

A number of MotoGP riders have hit out at the changes brought in for this year’s Catalan Grand Prix at the Barcelona circuit, after first getting the chances to try out the new layout during a...

MotoGP: Zarco makes history with debut podium at home

22 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

New MotoGP sensation Johann Zarco has made history by taking an incredible home podium after only five races in the premiere class, inheriting second place in the French Grand Prix when Valentino...

Moto3: Kent taking time to reset brain on series return

22 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Former Moto3 champion Danny Kent has admitted that he needed more time to reset his brain for the smaller class after Sunday’s wildcard appearance in the French Grand Prix for the Red Bull KTM Ajo...

MotoGP: Rossi admits his own mistakes cost him Le Mans win

22 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi has admitted that the chance for his first win of the 2017 MotoGP season and his first in almost a year was denied to him at the French Grand Prix by his own mistakes, after crashing...

MotoGP: Viñales wins last lap duel as Rossi and Marquez crash out

21 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Maverick Viñales has come out on top of a frantic last lap duel with teammate Valentino Rossi, after a rare mistake from Rossi with only a few corners to go left him on the gravel and out of the...

Moto2: Morbidelli holds off Bagnaia for fourth win of 2017

21 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli has held off the attentions of first Thomas Luthi and then Francesco Bagnaia to take his fourth win from fife so far this season at the French Grand Prix – and to...

Moto3: Mir takes the win after red flag pile-up

21 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Joan Mir has taken a comfortable win in today’s Moto3 race at the French Grand Prix after first red flags and then crashes from his championship rivals left the Spaniard able to take victory by a huge...

MotoGP: Viñales leads Yamaha front row lock-out

20 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Maverick Viñales has pulled pole position for the French Grand Prix out of the bag after a steady start to the weekend in Le Mans, taking the top sport for tomorrow’s race from teammate Valentino...

Moto2: Luthi takes record Le Mans pole position

20 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Thomas Luthi has extended his domination at the Le Mans circuit by smashing his own pole position record at the French circuit to end the day’s Moto2 action 0.026 ahead of the Team Sky VR46 bike of...

Moto3: Martin handed pole after Bulega excursion

20 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Martin has inherited his third pole position of the 2017 Moto3 season after a brief off-track excursion for Nicolo Bulega saw the Italian demoted from first to second to give his Spanish title...

MotoGP: Miller fastest overall on wet day in France

19 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Jack Miller has topped the overall timesheets after the first day of MotoGP action at the French Grand Prix, setting a blistering time in this morning’s free practice one session to come out on top...

Moto3: Strong showing for Kent on return to class

19 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

2015 Moto3 world champion Danny Kent has had a strong return to form on his return to the class, taking the Red Bull KTM machine to second in free practice two and eighth on combined times after the...

MotoGP 17 video game gets eSport championship

18 May 2017 by Liam Marsden

Upcoming video game MotoGP 17 is set to get its own eSport championship, with the winner of the series getting a BMW M240i. Players will compete in seven different time trial events during the...

MotoGP: Marquez set for ‘very different’ track at Le Mans

17 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says he’s set for a very different type of circuit this weekend as the series heads to Le Mans for the French Grand Prix, thanks to the unusual nature of one of...

MotoGP: Dorna building links with new F1 boss Brawn

17 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP organisers Dorna have had their first meeting with new Formula One’s new managing director for motorsport Ross Brawn, as the two series set out to increase cooperation and potentially learn...

MotoGP: Zarco targeting first podium in front of home crowd

16 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

2017 MotoGP rookie sensation Johann Zarco says he’s targeting his first ever podium in the premiere class this weekend when the championship heads to home soil for him in Le Mans. The Frenchman has...

Video: Inside the Red Bull KTM Moto2 team

15 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

With the new Red Bull Ajo KTM team making huge strides since their debut in the class with a brand new bike only four races ago – including a debut podium position for Miguel Oliveira – the team have...

MotoGP: Spanish politicians clamping down on grid girls

12 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Catalan political party Iniciativa per Catalunya Verds has become the second Spanish political party in only a month to attempt to implement rules on grid girls in motorsport, in an attempt to end...

MotoGP: Lorenzo silences his critics with Jerez podium

12 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo has silenced his critics and stunned the MotoGP world by taking an incredible podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix – his first return to the top three since making the switch to...

Moto2: Mackenzie confirmed at Kent’s replacement at Kiefer Racing

11 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

As reported exclusively by MCN earlier this week, reigning British Supersport champion Tarran Mackenzie will replace former Moto3 world champion Danny Kent at the Kiefer Racing squad for the remainder...

MotoGP: Marquez back to title-winning technique

11 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

With the 2017 Honda RC213V package finally starting to find it’s feet with it’s new big bang engine, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to discover that Marc Marquez is planning on taking the fifth to his...

Super-saver tickets for the British GP

11 May 2017 by MCN News

For one long weekend every year Silverstone becomes the most magical place in England, as the MotoGP circus arrives for the Octo British Grand Prix. Not only is this August Bank Holiday weekend your...

MotoGP: Uncini has safety car mishap at Jerez

10 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Former world champion and FIM safety officer Franco Uncini had an unfortunate end to his Spanish Grand Prix early on Sunday morning, when the Italian crashed heavily on a sighting lap in the BMW M5...

MotoGP: Mixed feelings in Yamaha camp after Jerez test

10 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

The Yamaha MotoGP team have come away form a one-day test at the Jerez circuit following last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix with mixed feelings, with Maverick Viñales pleased with the progress he made...

Moto2: Mackenzie to replace Kent at Kiefer Racing?

09 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

MCN’s sources believe that former Moto3 world champion Danny Kent will be replaced at the Kiefer Racing Moto2 team by reigning British Supersport champion and 2017 runaway leader Tarran...

MotoGP: Stunning Pedrosa wins race 3000

07 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Dani Pedrosa has taken an imperious victory in the Spanish Grand Prix by storming away from his first pole position since Sepang 2015 and never looking back. The MotoGP race in Jerez was race number...

Moto2: Marquez wins as Morbidelli finally shows a crack

07 May 2017 by Simon Patterson

Alex Marquez took a stunning maiden win at the Spanish Grand Prix, crossing the line thrand a half seconds clear of an impressive first intermediate class podium for Francesco Bagnaia. The rider from...