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Michael Laverty shocked at prototype/CRT speed gap

Matthew Birt, 13 February 2013 11:17

Michael Laverty reckons of the biggest surprises he got during an impressive MotoGP debut in Malaysia last week was the speed difference between factory prototype machinery like Honda’s RC213V and the production-based CRT bikes. The Irish rider produced one of the most impressive performances of last week’s Sepang showdown when he set the 15th best time and finished third best ...

Aspar open to Suzuki talks for 2014

Matthew Birt, 12 February 2013 09:54

The Spanish-based Aspar squad has said it would welcome the opportunity to speak to Suzuki about the prospect of running the Japanese factory’s new 1000cc MotoGP project in 2014. Suzuki plans to return to MotoGP next year after a two-year absence with a two-rider factory effort, but its return its not without stipulations from Dorna. Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has ...

Casey Stoner memories: Chris Richardson

Matthew Birt, 02 January 2013 06:30

In the third part of MCN’s exclusive series of Stoner memories, Stoner’s former LCR mechanic Chris Richardson recalls his first encounter with the supremely talented Aussie. “My first year with Lucio (Cecchinello) was in 2002 and they just said this Australian guy was going to be doing his first year in Grand Prix with the team. But I’d not really ...

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 ...

Michael Laverty to MotoGP in 2013

Matthew Birt, 28 November 2012 22:27

As has been widely rumoured, Michael Laverty has been named on the provisional MotoGP entry list for 2013 in Paul Bird’s British-based squad. Laverty is entered on a PBM machine, which is expected to use an Aprilia motor housed in a chassis designed and built in the UK by GPMS. As was first reported by MCN in mid-October, Bird’s entry ...

James Ellison gutted to lose MotoGP ride

Matthew Birt, 19 November 2012 11:50

James Ellison admitted he was gutted not to get the chance to stay with the Paul Bird Motorsport CRT squad in MotoGP next season. The 31-year-old equalled his career best result of ninth in two out of the last three races but it was not enough to save him from the axe from Bird, who had threatened to replace him ...

US MotoGP: Casey Stoner triumphs in Laguna Seca

Matthew Birt, 29 July 2012 22:48

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner fought off pre-race favourite Jorge Lorenzo to claim his second successive victory in the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca earlier today. Factory Yamaha rider and world championship leader Lorenzo had threatened to runaway with a sixth win in the opening 10 races of the new 1000cc era when he held off intense early pressure ...

Knockhill BSB: Byrne takes race one win

Liam Marsden, 24 June 2012 13:33

Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider Shane Byrne took his 35th BSB win in dominant fashion during the first race at Knockhill today. Samsung Honda rider Michael Laverty got off to a good start and took the lead, but was unable to hold off Byrne, who took the lead at the start of lap four. Swan Yamaha rider Tommy Hill then moved ...

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 ...

Isle of Man TT: Norton qualifies for Senior

Andy Downes, 07 June 2012 12:31

Norton has been officially notified it has qualified the Norton SG1 to race in the Senior TT - the most prestigious of the Isle of Man TT races after completing enough laps. The qualification is a huge boost for the resurgent British firm which suffered a torrid time at the TT in 2009 when the rotary-engined bike Michael Dunlop was ...