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Toseland heads day two of Valencia test

10 December 2009 by Michael Guy

Factory Yamaha rider James Toseland is currently the fastest man on track at mid way through day two of the Valencia WSB test. Using the new specification Pirelli tyre, Toseland lapped the Spanish...

First blood to Haslam in Valencia

09 December 2009 by Michael Guy

Alstare Suzuki man Leon Haslam secured the fastest lap time on day one of the two day WSB test at Valencia. The 26 year old Brit used the latest specification rear tyre from Pirelli to post an...

Toseland on pace despite crash

09 December 2009 by Michael Guy

James Toseland walked away from his first crash since returning to WSB when he lost the front of his factory Yamaha R1. The former MotoGP man crashed changing direction between turn four and five, but...

Sofuoglu injured in first lap crash

09 December 2009 by Michael Guy

World Supersport front runner Kenan Sofuoglu has been taken to hospital in Valencia following a crash on his out lap this morning in Valencia. The 2007 WSS champion high sided his Ten Kate Honda...

WSB and Moto2 testing under way at Valencia

09 December 2009 by Michael Guy

World Superbike, World Supersport and Moto2 teams begun two days of testing in dry, sunny conditions at Valencia today. One of the first on track was Ten Kate man Jonathan Rea followed by Yamaha men...

Shakey to miss Valencia test

08 December 2009 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne will miss this weeks two day test at Valencia because his new 2010 specification Altea Ducati’s won’t be ready in time. Shakey was expecting to get his first ride on his new bike, which is...

WSB Brits set for two day Valencia test

08 December 2009 by Michael Guy

A selection of the World Superbike paddock will be on track this week in a two day test at Valencia in Spain. Alstare Suzuki, Ten Kate Honda, Yamaha Superbike Kawasaki Superbike and Aprilia are all...

Flammini confident of 24 strong WSB grid in 2010

07 December 2009 by Michael Guy

World Superbike boss Paolo Flammini believes that next years championship will boast at least 24 full time riders with the possibility of more. Despite the ongoing economical crisis that continues to...

Yoshimura confirm 2010 WSB wildcard rides

30 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Yoshimura Suzuki have confirmed that they will participate in selected World Superbike races in 2010 before making an expected full time move to the championship in 2010. MCN understands that the...

Superpole format tweaked for 2010

30 November 2009 by Michael Guy

The all new WSB Superpole format introduced at the beginning of 2009 has been revised for 2010. Following consultation with teams and riders, Superpole one, which sees the fastest 20 riders after...

Aprilia confirm Guandalini/Borciani interest

30 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Aprilia have confirmed that they are speaking with a number of teams about the option of supplying them RSV4’s to race in WSB in 2010. Current Ducati teams Guandalini and the Marco Borciani’s run...

Haslam enjoying life in factory team

27 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Following his three day test at Phillip Island in Australia, Leon Haslam remains 100% convinced he’s made the best decision of his career to join the factory Suzuki Alstare squad. Having ridden for...

Camier talks about his new Aprilia WSB ride

27 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Following months of speculation, Leon Camier has spoken about his new deal that will see him ride for the Factory Aprilia squad in World Superbike alongside Max Biaggi in 2010. After riding the...

Leon Camier signs for Factory Aprilia WSB squad

26 November 2009 by Liam Marsden

British Superbike champion Leon Camier has officially signed for the Factory Aprilia WSB team to ride alongside Max Biaggi in 2010. Camier made his debut on the RSV4 superbike at Magny Cours towards...

Leon Camier to sign for Aprilia

16 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Leon Camier is poised this week to sign for the factory Aprilia team alongside Max Biaggi. Rumours suggested the deal would be finalised today (Monday) and an official announcement would be made by Aprilia this afternoon but when MCN contacted the company to get confirmation, spokesman Daniele Tosatti said: “We are not expecting to make any announcement until the test at Misano later this...

Shane Byrne eager to get back on track

16 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

The WSB season might only have just finished but Shane Byrne is itching to get back on track now that he’s confirmed his deal with Althea Ducati for next year. “I wish I could go and ride the new bike right now,” he told MCN. The reason for his enthusiasm is that he’ll be on the same top level equipment as new team-mate Carlos Checa. Shakey said: “The difference in 2010 is that I’ll be getting...

Shane Byrne signs Althea Ducati deal

11 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne has signed a deal to join the Althea Ducati squad in next year’s World Superbike championship. As revealed by MCN nearly 24 hours ago, the popular former double British Superbike champion...

Tardozzi open to offers

06 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Former Xerox Ducati WSB team boss Davide Tardozzi has told MCN that he is open to offers from other factories to continue his distinguished career as one of the worlds most successful team...

Haslam ready for second Suzuki test

06 November 2009 by Michael Guy

New Alstare Suzuki signing Leon Haslam is currently on his way to Phillip Island in Australia for his second round of testing. Haslam along with team-mate Sylvan Guintoli will get three days of track...

Camier still waiting for Aprilia decision

06 November 2009 by Michael Guy

British Superbike champion Leon Camier is still facing an agonising wait to hear if he will be partnering Max Biaggi on the factory Aprilia WSB squad in 2010. Camier rode for the Italian manufacturer...

Ben Spies at Portimao

06 November 2009 by Fireblade65

Thought you would like these two pictures at Portimao. One, me with Ben Spies and the other caught Nori Haga and Ben Spies shaking hands before commencing battle!

Tardozzi quits Ducati WSB squad

05 November 2009 by Michael Guy

MCN has learned that legendary Ducati World Superbike team boss Davide Tardozzi has resigned. Tardozzi has played an influential role in the team’s success having masterminded multiple world...

Leon Haslam & Jed

04 November 2009 by Cracknells

Leon with his biggest fan Jed at the Ron Haslam Race School. He was a star and had time for everyone.

Blog: Brits on the superbike world stage

02 November 2009 by Michael Guy

After 14 rounds in 12 countries across five continents you’d think that the WSB paddock would be ready for a winter break, but after witnessing the two-day test at Portimao I personally can’t wait for...

Happiest guy in Portimao?

31 October 2009 by jamierob

My son had a great time at Portimao and he blagged a boot from Troy Corser a Kneeslider from JR ,Yukio Kagayama and Eugene Laverty.

WSB Blog: 2010, who's your money on?

30 October 2009 by Michael Guy

After14 rounds in 12 countries across five continents you’d think that the WSB paddock would be ready for a winter break, but after witnessing the two day test at Portimao I already can’t wait for the...

Portimao WSB exclusive video: Toseland in action

29 October 2009 by Michael Guy

James Toseland made his WSB return in a two day test at Portimao this week. Onboard Ben Spies title winning Yamaha R1, Toseland completed a massive 207 laps and spoke to MCN at the end of day two...

Gino Rea impressive on Crutchlow Yamaha

29 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Newly-crowned European Superstock 600 champion Gino Rea has just completed a hugely impressive test aboard Cal Crutchlow’s title-winning Yamaha World Supersport R6 at Portimao. The young Londoner’s...

Rea dominates proceedings on second day of Portimao test

29 October 2009 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea picked up where he left off on Tuesday with another accomplished performance onboard the Ten Kate Honda during day two of testing at Portimao. Get all the latest WSB news Having spent...

Portimao test – Rea on top, lap times tumble

28 October 2009

Jonathan Rea starts the second day of WSB testing in Portimao today in optimistic mood having dominated proceedings on day one. Rea who claimed a double podium in Sunday’s races has shown unrelenting...

Crutchlow fast despite crash

27 October 2009 by Michael Guy

World Supersport Champion Cal Crutchlow wasted no time getting up to speed first time out onboard the factory Yamaha R1 Superbike he will campaign in 2010. The 23 year old Brit immediately logged...

Toseland makes Yamaha Superbike debut

27 October 2009 by Michael Guy

Current Tech3 Yamaha MotoGP man, James Toseland made his much highly anticipated return to the WSB paddock today onboard the factory Yamaha R1 this morning. Riding a Superbike for the first time since...

Gino Rea clinches Euro Superstock 600 title

26 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Britain had plenty to celebrate at Portimao on Sunday. Not only was Cal Crutchlow crowned WSS champion, Gino Rea won the European Superstock 600 title. After finishing third in the final race of the...

Cal Crutchlow: World Supersport Champion 2009

26 October 2009 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow became Britain’s first-ever World Supersport champion in a year that has seen him become hot property in the world of racing. With ten poles and five wins, Crutchlow took the title by...

Spies clinches WSB title after epic rookie season

26 October 2009 by Michael Guy

At the end of another epic World Superbike season, American rookie Ben Spies clinched the title by just six points from veteran Noriyuki Haga. In a season that was expected to be wide open with...

Portimao WSB: Fabrizio claims race 2 win

25 October 2009 by James Keen

Ducati Xerox rider Michel Fabrizio proved victorious in the second of this weekend’s World Superbike races at Portimao. Fabrizio’s team mate Noriyuki Haga took second making it a 1-2 for the Ducati ...