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Laverty tops time sheets in Jerez – out paces Ducati MotoGP men

Michael Guy, 29 November 2012 10:07

Eugene Laverty concluded his 2012 season in the best possible way by topping the time sheets at the end of his three day test in Jerez. The factory Aprilia rider set a stunning 1.40.185 to topple early pace setter Tom Sykes on his Kawasaki. Laverty also had the accolade of outpacing a host of MotoGP riders including the factory Ducati ...

Provisional 2013 WSB calendar unveiled

Michael Guy, 25 September 2012 11:08

The 15 round 2013 WSB calendar is set to be confirmed on Friday, but below is a sneak preview of what it might look like. For over five years WSB bosses have been aiming to grow the series to 15 rounds and in 2013 they look like they have achieved their goal with races in America, Australia, India and Russia. ...

Joan Lascorz speaks about Imola crash and injury

Michael Guy, 31 August 2012 12:52

Following the accident at Imola during official testing in the Superbike World Championship last April 2 we would like to communicate the following about the condition of Joan Lascorz. Joan remains hospitalised at the Institute Guttmann in Spain, immersed in a process of recovery and adaptation to his new life. It is expected that by the middle of September Joan ...

Effenbert Ducati confirm Moscow round absence

Michael Guy, 16 August 2012 10:28

The three man Effenbert Liberty Racing team confirmed today that they will not be competing in the forthcoming Russian round of the World Superbike Championship.Team management have cited the need to focus on restructuring the teams efforts for the remainder of the 2012 season and in to 2013. The decision will also save a significant part of the budget due ...

Rea wins prestigous Suzuka 8-hour

Michael Guy, 29 July 2012 16:00

Jonathan Rea became the first British rider to win the prestigious Suzuka 8-hour Endurance race. Riding the FCC TSR Honda with team-mate Kousuke Akiyoshi, Rea secured a convincing four lap victory to secure his name in the history books. Speaking to MCN from Japan, Rea said: “Right now I’ve got a million emotions going through my head. First of all ...

WSB Misano Race 2: Biaggi secures emphatic double

Michael Guy, 10 June 2012 17:12

Max Biaggi stormed to his second race win of the day with a dominant performance in race two at Misano. The factory Aprilia rider was clearly buoyed by his race one win wasted no time getting to the front and after passing Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea eased away and pulled out a commanding lead. He said: “To take the ...

Ten Kate blasts Pirelli for inconsistent tyres

Michael Guy, 02 April 2012 10:11

Ten Kate Honda boss Ronald ten Kate has raised serious concerns over the performance of the Pirelli tyres used in World Supersport after his rider Broc Parkes was ruled out of a potential podium finish at Imola. Parkes who finished third in Australia last month saw any chance of a repeat performance end within the first three laps of the ...

Pedercini Kawasaki confirm 2012 WSB line-up

Michael Guy, 17 January 2012 14:52

World Supersport runner-up David Salom will make the switch to the World Superbike Championship in 2012 with the long standing Pedercini Kawasaki squad.Salom, aged 27 will ride alongside Argentinian Tat Mercado who already has experience in the Italian team having competed in the Superstock 100FIm Cup in 2011.Salom previously rode for the team back in 2009 before switching to the ...

Laverty talks about his first Aprilia crash

Michael Guy, 30 November 2011 10:20

Eugene Laverty suffered his first crash onboard his factory Aprilia at Portimao yesterday - and it was a big one. The 25 year old Irishman who finished the day second fastest had a huge high side on the approach to turn ten. Although heavily winded, Laverty sustained no serious injury and returned to the track after the crash on his ...

Haslam and BMW in control on day one at Portimao test

Michael Guy, 28 November 2011 17:49

BMW Motorrad rider Leon Haslam ended day one of the three day test at Portimao at the top of the time sheets. The 28 year old completed 56 laps and set a 1.43.6s best shortly before the circuit closed at 4pm local time. Haslam was up to speed from the start of the day having spent three days testing his ...