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MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ruled out of Sepang and Qatar Tests

MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ruled out of Sepang and Qatar Tests

Franco Morbidelli will miss the Sepang and Qatar MotoGP tests following his accident during the World Superbike test at Portimao last week. The Italian was knocked unconscious during the crash and...

MotoGP: Jack Miller reveals hand injury caused by motocross accident

MotoGP: Jack Miller reveals hand injury caused by motocross accident

Ahead of this week’s three-day Sepang Test, Jack Miller has revealed that he broke his scaphoid in a motocross accident before Christmas. The Red Bull KTM racer told members of the media present at...

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins reveal 2024 Yamaha livery

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins reveal 2024 Yamaha livery

The Monster Energy Yamaha team has officially launched its 2024 MotoGP campaign in a special presentation ahead of the three-day official Sepang test. Fabio Quartararo and new teammate Alex Rins...

Roads: Kevin Rousseau named as new Sidecar passenger to Ben Birchall

Roads: Kevin Rousseau named as new Sidecar passenger to Ben Birchall

Kevin Rousseau has been confirmed as Ben Birchall’s new Sidecar passenger for the 2024 Isle of Man TT following the retirement of brother Tom Birchall. Tom announced his shock retirement in...

BSB/Roads: Exclusive Q&A with Davey Todd

BSB/Roads: Exclusive Q&A with Davey Todd

2022 champion Davey Todd will be back in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship this year with Cheshire Mouldings BMW. Todd had already signed for the TAS Racing outfit for his 2024 road...

BSB: Rory Skinner returns alongside Davey Todd at Cheshire Mouldings BMW

BSB: Rory Skinner returns alongside Davey Todd at Cheshire Mouldings BMW

Rory Skinner will be back in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this season after signing for the new-look Cheshire Mouldings BMW team. Cheshire Mouldings, previously seen on the...

BSB: Tom Neave joins GR Motosport for 2024 season

BSB: Tom Neave joins GR Motosport for 2024 season

GR Motosport will expand to a two-rider team this season in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after signing Tom Neave. Neave will ride the STAUFF Fluid Power Kawasaki alongside Storm...

WSB: Nicolo Bulega breaks lap record to top Jerez Test

WSB: Nicolo Bulega breaks lap record to top Jerez Test

World Superbike Championship newcomer Nicolo Bulega has put the paddock on notice after topping the two-day Jere with lap record pace. The Aruba.it Racing Ducati rider posted a best lap-time of...

MotoGP: Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing reveal bright 2024 livery

MotoGP: Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing reveal bright 2024 livery

The stunning Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team 2024 MotoGP livery has been revealed during a special presentation in Riccione, Italy. The team’s new look sees the front of the Ducati Desmosedici...

Roads: Lee Johnston to make racing return at Isle of Man TT and North West 200

Roads: Lee Johnston to make racing return at Isle of Man TT and North West 200

Lee Johnston will return to racing this year with Ashcourt Racing and has confirmed his entry to the Isle of Man TT and North West 200. Johnston missed the majority of 2023 after sustaining life...

BSB: Glenn Irwin crowned Irish Motorcyclist of the Year

BSB: Glenn Irwin crowned Irish Motorcyclist of the Year

Glenn Irwin has been named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year of the second consecutive year following his efforts in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and North West 200 in 2023. Irwin was...

Off-Road: Desmo450 MX unveiled by Ducati Corse ahead of 2024 debut

Off-Road: Desmo450 MX unveiled by Ducati Corse ahead of 2024 debut

Ducati Corse has officially launched its new Off-Road project during the Campioni in Pista event in Madonna di Campiglio with the reveal of the Desmo450 MX. The Desmo450 MX will compete in the...

WSB: Alvaro Bautista and Nicolo Bulega unveil 2024 Aruba.it Racing Ducati livery

WSB: Alvaro Bautista and Nicolo Bulega unveil 2024 Aruba.it Racing Ducati livery

The 2024 Aruba.it Racing Ducati World Superbike Championship livery has been unveiled in a presentation held during the Campioni in Pista event in Madonna di Campiglio. Alongside their MotoGP...

MotoGP: Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini unveil 2024 Ducati livery

MotoGP: Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini unveil 2024 Ducati livery

Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini have revealed the 2024 Ducati Lenovo MotoGP livery during a special presentation in Madonna di Campliglio, Italy. The presentation forms part of the special...

MotoGP Live Video: 2024 Team Presentations

MotoGP Live Video: 2024 Team Presentations

It’s team presentation time throughout the MotoGP paddock as we edge ever closer to the pre-season test schedule and the opening round of 2024 in Qatar. The Gresini Racing Team get things underway...

WSB: ROKiT BMW Motorrad and Bonovo Action BMW unveil 2024 liveries

WSB: ROKiT BMW Motorrad and Bonovo Action BMW unveil 2024 liveries

The ROKiT BMW Motorrad and Bonovo Action BMW Racing teams unveiled their 2024 World Superbike Championship liveries last night during a special presentation in Berlin. Held in the new BMW Motorrad...

WSB: Anthony Gobert has died

WSB: Anthony Gobert has died

Former 500cc Grand Prix and World Superbike rider Anthony Gobert has died aged 48 following a short illness. Gobert’s passing was confirmed by his mother, Suzanne Gobert, via Facebook on Wednesday...

Roads: Dominic Herbertson to contest Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing

Roads: Dominic Herbertson to contest Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing

Dominic Herbertson will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing. The 32-year-old will contest the RST Superbike, RL360 Superstock and Milwaukee Senior TT onboard...

BSB: Jaimie van Sikkelerus joins TAG Racing Honda in the Pathway Class

BSB: Jaimie van Sikkelerus joins TAG Racing Honda in the Pathway Class

Dutch racer Jaimie van Sikkelerus will compete in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Pathway class this season after joining TAG Racing Honda. Van Sikkelerus was set to continue in the...

WSB: Sam Lowes unveils 2024 Marc VDS Racing Ducati livery

WSB: Sam Lowes unveils 2024 Marc VDS Racing Ducati livery

Sam Lowes’ Elf Marc VDS Racing livery has been unveiled ahead of his and the team’s debut in the World Superbike Championship this season. The Château de Modave in Belgium was the location as the...

Roads: James Hillier to contest Isle of Man TT with WTF Racing Honda

Roads: James Hillier to contest Isle of Man TT with WTF Racing Honda

James Hillier will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT and North West 200 onboard a Honda Fireblade after agreeing a deal with the new WTF Racing team. The team is operated by Bennetts British...

Roads: 2024 Ulster Grand Prix cancelled

Roads: 2024 Ulster Grand Prix cancelled

The Ulster Grand Prix has been cancelled for the fifth consecutive year due to “ongoing insurance issues” within motorcycle racing. The historic race in Northern Ireland last took place prior to...

Roads: Ian Hutchinson confirms Isle of Man TT comeback with Milenco by Padgett's Motorcycles

Roads: Ian Hutchinson confirms Isle of Man TT comeback with Milenco by Padgett's Motorcycles

Ian Hutchinson will make his return to racing in 2024 by reuniting with the Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team at the Isle of Man TT. The 16-time TT race winner was forced to miss last year’s...

"I'm an absolute two-stroke nut" - 20 Questions with double MotoGP champion Casey Stoner

"I'm an absolute two-stroke nut" - 20 Questions with double MotoGP champion Casey Stoner

During last month’s Eicma trade show in Milan, we sat down with two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner to discuss 20 questions about his riding and racing career. News Editor Dan Sutherland...

BSB: Lee Jackson returns to Hawk Racing alongside Charlie Nesbitt

BSB: Lee Jackson returns to Hawk Racing alongside Charlie Nesbitt

Lee Jackson will line-up alongside Charlie Nesbitt at Hawk Racing in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season. The two-time BSB race winner returns to the team, which will be known...

MotoGP: Paolo Ciabatti named General Manager of Ducati Corse's new Off-Road project

MotoGP: Paolo Ciabatti named General Manager of Ducati Corse's new Off-Road project

Paolo Ciabatti has stepped down from his role within Ducati’s MotoGP project to focus on the Italian manufacturer’s new Off-Road Division. Ciabatti has been Sporting Director of Ducati Corse since...

BSB: Luke Hedger joins CDH Racing Kawasaki ahead of 2024 season

BSB: Luke Hedger joins CDH Racing Kawasaki ahead of 2024 season

Luke Hedger will make his full-time debut in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2024 after signing for CDH Racing Kawasaki. Hedger finished 10th in the Pirelli National Superstock...

Roads: Tom Birchall announces retirement from racing

Roads: Tom Birchall announces retirement from racing

Tom Birchall, the most successful Sidecar passenger in Isle of Man TT history has announced his immediate retirement from racing. Alongside older brother Ben, the Birchalls have dominated Sidecar...

WSB: Sylvain Guintoli and Bradley Smith join BMW test team

WSB: Sylvain Guintoli and Bradley Smith join BMW test team

Sylvain Guintoli and Bradley Smith have joined BMW Motorrad Motorsport as part of the German manufacturer’s new test team. The pair have been brought in to help develop and improve the M1000 RR,...

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing named as Aprilia's new satellite team

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing named as Aprilia's new satellite team

American-owned Trackhouse Racing has confirmed that it will join the MotoGP grid in 2024 as Aprilia’s official satellite team. Trackhouse Racing is owned by Justin Marks and musician Pitbull, and...

WSB: Toprak Razgatlioglu makes BMW debut at Portimao Test

WSB: Toprak Razgatlioglu makes BMW debut at Portimao Test

Following the expiration of his Yamaha contract at the end of November, Toprak Razgatlioglu has tested the ROKiT BMW M1000 RR for the first time in a shakedown test at Portimao. The 2021 World...

BSB: Tommy Bridewell to defend 2023 title with Honda Racing UK

BSB: Tommy Bridewell to defend 2023 title with Honda Racing UK

Tommy Bridewell will defend his Bennetts British Superbike Championship crown with Honda Racing UK next season after opting to leave PBM Ducati. The 2023 champion told MCN last month that he had...

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales tops Valencia test whilst Marc Marquez shines with Ducati

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales tops Valencia test whilst Marc Marquez shines with Ducati

Maverick Vinales ended the one-day Valencia Test at the top of the timesheets after completing 86 laps onboard the Aprilia RS-GP. The Spaniard completed more laps than anybody and posted a best...

MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio joins Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati for 2024

MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio joins Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati for 2024

Fabio Di Giannantonio has been confirmed as Luca Marini’s replacement at the Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati team for the 2024 MotoGP season. Di Giannantonio, left without a ride following Marc Marquez’s...

MotoGP: Luca Marini signs two-year deal with Repsol Honda

MotoGP: Luca Marini signs two-year deal with Repsol Honda

Repsol Honda have confirmed that Luca Marini has joined the team on a two-year deal following his departure from the Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati team. The Italian has enjoyed his best premier class...

MotoGP Valencia: Pecco Bagnaia crowned 2023 World Champion as Jorge Martin crashes out

MotoGP Valencia: Pecco Bagnaia crowned 2023 World Champion as Jorge Martin crashes out

Francesco Bagnaia has been crowned 2023 MotoGP World Champion after a chaotic season finale in Valencia which saw title rival Jorge Martin crash out in a collision with Marc Marquez. Bagnaia made...