December

Year: 2016

Month: December

MotoGP: Yamaha pay tribute to Lorenzo on eve of Ducati departure

31 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team have paid tribute to departing racer Jorge Lorenzo on the eve of his move to Ducati, publishing an infographic that shows just how impressive the Spaniard’s nine-year...

MCN's MotoGP rider of the year: 1st Marc Marquez

30 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most in the MotoGP World Championship during the 2017 season. 1st – Marc Marquez Best result: 1st Wins: 5 Podiums: 12 Championship...

Rossi: "Pedrosa would have been an easier team-mate!"

30 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi is getting ready to risk everything in 2017 in a bid to win a tenth world title – and he’s glad to be losing Jorge Lorenzo as a team-mate in the process. But the hugely successful and...

Is Cal Crutchlow your MCN Man of the Year?

29 December 2016 by Oli Rushby

Each year, we award the motorcycle racer you think has most impressed with their results from across the year with the MCN Man of the Year trophy. With voting for the 2016 Man of the Year now open, we...

MCN's MotoGP rider of the year: 2nd Valentino Rossi

27 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most in the MotoGP World Championship during the 2017 season. 2nd – Valentino Rossi Best result: 1st Wins: 2 Podiums: 10 Championship...

MotoGP: Catalunya confirm circuit modifications for the future

26 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

The Catalunya circuit that hosts MotoGP’s visit to Barcelona have confirmed that emergency changes made to the track made this year after the tragic death of Luis Salom will become a permanent...

MCN's MotoGP rider of the year: 3rd Cal Crutchlow

25 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most in the MotoGP World Championship during the 2017 season. 3rd – Cal Crutchlow Best result: 1st Wins: 2 Podiums: 4 Championship...

Is Marc Marquez your MCN Man of the Year 2016?

23 December 2016 by Oli Rushby

Video: Lorenzo opens Andorran museum and bar

23 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Three-time MotoGP world champion – and avid collector of racing memorabilia – Jorge Lorenzo has opened his own museum and sports bar in Andorra, highlighting not only his own career but those of his...

MCN's MotoGP rider of the year: 4th Jorge Lorenzo

22 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most in the MotoGP World Championship during the 2017 season. 4th – Jorge Lorenzo Best result: 1st Wins: 4 Podiums: 10 Championship...

MotoGP: Michelin tyres go wireless for 2017

21 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Michelin, the MotoGP sole tyre manufacturer, and the Grand Prix Commission, the sport’s rulemaking body, have announced that they will press ahead with the introduction of embedded wireless technology...

MCN's MotoGP rider of the year: 5th Maverick Viñales

19 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most in the MotoGP World Championship during the 2017 season. 5th – Maverick Viñales Best result: 1st Wins: 1 Podiums: 4 Championship...

MotoGP: Davies set for Ducati GP test

16 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo won’t be the only rider to step onto a factory Ducati MotoGP machine in 2017, with Ducati confirming to MCN that World Superbike racer Chaz Davies will be rewarded for his 2016 success...

MotoGP: Calendar reshuffle sees Assen and Sachsenring go back-to-back

16 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

A reshuffling of the 2017 MotoGP calendar will see the Dutch TT and German Grand Prix go back to back, after the Sachsenring race was moved forwards two weeks to avoid a clash with Formula One. The...

Moto2: Team Sky unveil 2017 colours on Italian X-Factor

16 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi’s Team Sky VR46 Moto2 and Moto3 teams have pulled the covers off their 2017 machines live on Italian TV, with the link-up with broadcaster Sky giving the four riders the chance for a...

MotoGP: Scott Redding launches Monkey Fresh clothing brand

14 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

British MotoGP racer Scott Redding has launched his own clothing brand, branching out from motorbike racing into commercial opportunities to unveil the Monkey Fresh range. Coming together with a group...

MotoGP: Riders’ rider of the year results released

14 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

The Official MotoGP Season Review, edited by BT Sport commentator Julian Ryder, has released the details of their riders’ rider of the year competition, with some interesting results from the secret...

MotoGP: Marquez returns to his roots with enduro entry

13 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP champion Marc Marquez and brother Alex have returned to their childhood roots by competing in an enduro race in their hometown of Lleida over the weekend, with the duo competing off-road for...

Moto3: McPhee secures factory Honda in Team GB

12 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Czech Grand Prix winner John McPhee will line up on the 2017 Moto3 grid as part of a new Dorna-supported team that will see the Scotsman on a factory Honda machine as he looks to build upon the...

MotoGP: Rossi takes Monza Rally win

04 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

Valentino Rossi has rounded off his 2016 season in style by successfully defending his Monza Rally victory with a stunning win at the three-day car race in Italy, winning from World Rally regular and...