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WorldSBK: Scott Redding reveals new MGM Bonovo Racing Ducati livery

22 January 2025 by Josh Close

Scott Redding has unveiled the new MGM BONOVO Racing team livery ahead of the 2025 World Superbike Championship season. The team switch from BMW machinery to Ducati this year, meaning that Redding...

WorldSBK: Mandatory pit stops confirmed for Phillip Island season opener

22 January 2025 by Josh Close

Pit stops will once again be mandatory at the World Superbike Championship season opener at Phillip Island next month due to concerns regarding unpredictable weather and range of track...

Roads: Josh Brookes joins Jackson Racing Honda for the 2025 Isle of Man TT

22 January 2025 by Josh Close

Josh Brookes has confirmed his spot at the 2025 Isle of Man TT by signing with the Jackson Racing Honda team. The Aussie will contest the Superbike, Senior and Superstock races onboard the...

MotoGP: Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez unveil 2025 Ducati Lenovo livery

20 January 2025 by Josh Close

The 2025 Ducati Lenovo team livery has been unveiled during the annual Campioni in Pista event in Madonna Di Campiglio, Italy. Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez were in attendance and lifted the...

MotoGP: Gresini Racing Ducati unveil striking new livery

18 January 2025 by Josh Close

The Gresini Racing Ducati team has unveiled a striking update to its MotoGP livery ahead of the 2025 season. This year’s design remains pastel blue, however, it’s accompanied by sections of chrome...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin confirms his switch to the number one plate as Aprilia unveil 2025 livery

16 January 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin will run the number one plate onboard his Aprilia RS-GP this season in MotoGP following his switch from Prima Pramac Racing. The Spaniard revealed his decision during the official...

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing Aprilia unveil bright 2025 livery

15 January 2025 by Josh Close

Trackhouse Racing Aprilia has launched an all-new livery ahead of its second campaign in the MotoGP World Championship. The American team replaced RNF Aprilia for the 2024 season, initially...

BSB: Luke Mossey stays with Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles Racing for 2025 Superstock title challenge

15 January 2025 by Josh Close

Luke Mossey will continue with Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles Racing Honda in the upcoming Pirelli National Superstock Championship season. Mossey joined the team mid-way through the 2024 season...

Roads: Davey Todd returns to Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles Racing for Isle of Man TT Supersport and Supertwin races

15 January 2025 by Josh Close

2024 Senior TT race winner Davey Todd has reunited with Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles Racing ahead of the 2025 Isle of Man TT. Todd will contest the two four-lap Monster Energy Supersport races...

BSB Breakthrough Award announced for Irish Motorbike Awards ceremony in honour of the late Keith Farmer

10 January 2025 by Josh Close

A new award will be presented at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast next week (January 17) to honour the late Keith Farmer. The BSB Breakthrough Award will be awarded annually to a...

BSB: Billy McConnell remains with C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing Honda for the 2025 season

23 December 2024 by Josh Close

Billy McConnell has confirmed his spot on the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship grid with the C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing Honda team. The Aussie remains with the team for...

BSB: John McPhee to make debut in 2025 alongside Charlie Nesbitt at MasterMac Honda

23 December 2024 by Josh Close

Moto3 race winner John McPhee will make his Bennetts British Superbike Championship debut next season after signing for MasterMac Honda. The Scot will line-up alongside Charlie Nesbitt at the Hawk...

BSB: Storm Stacey joins Bathams AJN Racing BMW for 2025 season

17 December 2024 by Josh Close

Storm Stacey will ride for Bathams AJN Racing in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season onboard the team’s BMW M1000 RR. The 21-year-old joins Michael Rutter’s team, which moves...

MotoGP: Brazilian Grand Prix to return in 2026 at the Goiânia International Racetrack Ayrton Senna

12 December 2024 by Josh Close

MotoGP will return to Brazil in 2026 after a five-year deal was agreed between Dorna, the government of Goiás, and Brasil Motorsport. The Goiânia International Racetrack Ayrton Senna will be the...

BSB: Bradley Ray makes testing return with OMG Racing alongside Kyle Ryde and Joe Talbot in Almeria

11 December 2024 by Josh Close

Bradley Ray has completed his first shakedown back with the OMG Racing Yamaha team during a private test at Almeria, Spain. The 2022 champion is back in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship...

BSB: Jack Kennedy to defend Supersport crown with Honda Racing UK in 2025

11 December 2024 by Josh Close

Reigning Quattro British Supersport champion Jack Kennedy has opted to defend his title with Honda Racing UK following a test onboard both Supersport and Superbike machinery. The Irishman was given...

BSB: Luke Hedger re-signs for Whitecliffe CDH Racing Honda for 2025 season

10 December 2024 by Josh Close

Luke Hedger has re-signed for the Whitecliffe CDH Racing team for his 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship campaign. Hedger will jump onboard a Honda Fireblade following the team’s decision...

MotoGP: Sullivan Mounsey secures 2025 JuniorGP ride with Aspar

06 December 2024 by Josh Close

Sullivan Mounsey will race in the FIM Junior GP World Championship next season after securing a ride with the Aspar Junior team. The 17-year-old will also continue to race in the Red Bull Rookies...

BSB: Shane 'Shakey' Byrne wins High Court claim over career-ending injury

29 November 2024 by Josh Close

Six-time Bennetts British Superbike Champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne has won his High Court claim against Motorsport Vision Racing, Motorsport Vision and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control...

BSB: Bathams Racing move into Superbike class with AJN Steelstock sponsorship

29 November 2024 by Josh Close

There will be a new team on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship grid next season as Bathams Racing move into the superbike class. The team, formed in 2018 and managed by Michael Rutter,...

BSB: Jaimie van Sikkelerus to continue with TAG Honda in 2025

27 November 2024 by Josh Close

Jaimie van Sikkelerus will remain in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season after signing a new deal with TAG Honda. The Dutch rider will step up onto a full superbike in 2025...

MotoGP Solidarity Grand Prix: Jorge Martin crowned 2024 World Champion in Barcelona

17 November 2024 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has been crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion after finishing third in the final race of the season in Barcelona. The Pramac Racing Ducati rider only had to score seven points (9th) in...

BSB: TAS Racing switch to Ducati with Rory Skinner and sign Edoardo Colombi in Supersport

17 November 2024 by Josh Close

TAS Racing will switch to Ducati machinery with Rory Skinner next year in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship following the team’s split from BMW. The team has also confirmed that title...

BSB: Christian Iddon joins Max Cook at AJN Steelstock Kawasaki for 2025 season

16 November 2024 by Josh Close

Christian Iddon has signed for AJN Steelstock Kawasaki ahead of the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season. Iddon joins Max Cook at the FS-3 Racing squad, with both riders unveiled at...

BSB: Lewis Rollo stays with INCompetition Sencat Aprilia for 2025 Superbike campaign

15 November 2024 by Josh Close

Lewis Rollo will remain with the INCompetition Sencat Aprilia team for the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season. The Scottish rider and the team will step up to the full BSB class...

BSB: Davey Todd joins Peter Hickman at FHO Racing for 2025 short circuit and roads campaign

13 November 2024 by Josh Close

Davey Todd will return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season after signing for FHO Racing BMW. Todd won the National Superstock title for the second time in three years this...

Roads: John McGuinness and Dean Harrison to both continue with Honda Racing UK in 2025

13 November 2024 by Josh Close

John McGuinness’ illustrious road racing career will continue in 2025 after signing a new deal with Honda Racing UK. Next year will be his 35th motorcycle racing campaign and McGuinness continues...

BSB: Tommy Bridewell and Andrew Irwin to continue with Honda Racing UK

13 November 2024 by Josh Close

Tommy Bridewell will once again lead Honda Racing UK’s challenge in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as the team remains unchanged in 2025. Bridewell missed out on securing Honda’s first...

BSB: Lee Jackson joins DAO Racing Honda for 2025

11 November 2024 by Josh Close

Lee Jackson will remain onboard a Honda Fireblade in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season but has switched to the DAO Racing team. Jackson rode for Hawk Racing under the...

BSB: Ben Currie to remain with Moto Rapido Racing for 2025 Supersport title challenge

06 November 2024 by Josh Close

Ben Currie will stay with the Moto Rapido Racing team for a third consecutive Quattro Group British Supersport campaign in 2025. The Aussie won the title onboard the team’s Ducati Panigale V2 in...

BSB: Leon Haslam joins Moto Rapido Racing Ducati for 2025 campaign

06 November 2024 by Josh Close

Leon Haslam will race onboard a Ducati in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season after joining forces with Moto Rapido Racing. Haslam began his superbike racing career with Ducati...

BSB: Glenn Irwin signs new two-year PBM Racing Team contract

05 November 2024 by Josh Close

Glenn Irwin has signed a new two-year contract with the PBM Racing team which will keep him onboard the Ducati V4 R until at least the end of the 2026 Bennetts British Superbike Championship...

MotoGP: Valencia Grand Prix cancelled following devastating floods

01 November 2024 by Josh Close

MotoGP organiser Dorna has confirmed that the planned 2024 season finale in Valencia has been cancelled following the devastating floods which hit the region earlier this week. More than 200...

Roads: 11-time North West 200 race winner Glenn Irwin announces retirement from international road racing

28 October 2024 by Josh Close

Bennetts British Superbike Championship rider Glenn Irwin has announced his shock retirement from international road racing. The 34-year-old is the most successful Superbike rider at the North West...

BSB: Danny Buchan announces retirement from motorcycle racing

28 October 2024 by Josh Close

Danny Buchan has announced his retirement from motorcycle racing following the conclusion of the 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season earlier this month. The 31-year-old suffered...

WorldSBK: All-new Bimota KB998 revealed ahead of track debut at Jerez Test

21 October 2024 by Josh Close

The all-new Bimota KB998 Superbike has been unveiled ahead of a two-day World Superbike Championship test at Jerez. The machine is the first to be developed for the new partnership between Kawasaki...

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