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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Davies completes two day Aprilia WSB test at Portimao

Michael Guy, 04 November 2011 09:21

Newly crowned World Supersport Champion Chaz Davies made his WSB debut at Portimao this week riding an Aprilia RSV4. Davies was expected to make the step up to WSB with his ParkinGO team onboard a Ducati 1198, but a change of plan saw him get his first ever laps onboard a Superbike on an Aprilia. Although there has been no ...

Camier and Crescent Suzuki form British WSB dream team

Michael Guy, 01 November 2011 17:30

Leon Camier will ride for the Crescent Suzuki Racing team in WSB in 2012 after signing a one-year deal with the British team. The deal is a dream signing for Camier, the Crescent team and UK fans who will get to see a thoroughbred all-British effort go head-to-head with their international WSB rivals. Camier said: “There will be a big push ...

Video: Laverty, Melandri, Haslam and Rea testing at Portimão

MCN, 24 October 2011 14:02

Following the final race of the season at Portimão, MCN's WSB reporter Michael Guy was given exclusive access to testing in which Eugene Laverty made his debut on the PATA Aprilia RSV4 and Marco Melandri got his first ride on the BMW S1000RR. Both Melandri and Leon Haslam were able to try the 2012 BMW S1000RR and test some of ...

Portimao test times: Laverty stuns in first Aprilia outing

Michael Guy, 18 October 2011 16:51

Eugene Laverty fired a warning shot to his 2012 WSB rivals in Portugal today by setting the fastest lap time first time out onboard his factory PATA Aprilia. The 25 year old Irishman set an impressive 1.42.8s best at the end of the test to top the time sheets and show beyond doubt that he will be a serious title ...

Video exclusive: Eugene Laverty gets first ride on Aprilia RSV4

MCN, 18 October 2011 13:43

Eugene Laverty got his first ride on the factory Aprilia RSV4 he will campaign in the 2012 World Superbike Championship at Portimao this morning. The 25-year-old completed an out lap before returning to the pits for adjustments to the gear lever and quickshifter to improve feeling on down shifts. Laverty will continue testing throughout the day at the Portugese circuit. ...

Checa does the double at Miller, winning second WSB race

Tom Cambio, 30 May 2011 23:17

Championship leader Carlos Checa (Althea Racing Ducati) completed his consistent domination at Miller Motorsports Park to win the second World Superbike race on a considerably drier track, enabling faster lap times for the Spaniard who led from the start and finished the race with a 7.1s gap ahead of British Aprilia Alitalia rider Leon Camier. Camier put in a strong performance to secure ...