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WorldSBK: Michelin to become official tyre supplier from 2027 after agreeing five-year deal

Yesterday 10:18 by Josh Close

Michelin will become the official tyre supplier for the World Superbike Championship from 2027 after agreeing a five-year deal. The French company will supply tyres to all categories withing the...

WorldSBK: Nicolo Bulega signs 2026 contract extension with Ducati and also becomes a MotoGP test rider

10 June 2025 by Josh Close

Nicolo Bulega has signed a one-year extension deal to remain with the Aruba.it Racing Ducati team in the World Superbike Championship next season. The Italian has made a brilliant start to his 2025...

MotoGP: Exclusive interview with TNT Sports commentator and former BSB and WorldSBK champion Neil Hodgson

05 June 2025 by Josh Close

The British Grand Prix produced yet more fantastic racing on the circuit, but again struggled to attract fans to the event as attendance figures dropped. TNT Sports commentator, and former BSB and...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Ryan and Callum Crowe win opening Sidecar race after breaking lap record

03 June 2025 by Josh Close

Ryan and Callum Crowe were victorious in the opening Sidecar race at the 2025 Isle of Man TT on Monday afternoon after setting a new lap record. Related: How to ride a motorcycle and...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Davey Todd beats Michael Dunlop to win opening Superbike race

03 June 2025 by Josh Close

Davey Todd won a thrilling opening Superbike race at the 2025 Isle of Man TT on Monday afternoon after managing to hold off the challenge of Michael Dunlop. The race was reduced from six to four...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Michael Dunlop secures 30th TT victory in opening Supersport race

03 June 2025 by Josh Close

Michael Dunlop celebrated a record-extending 30th Isle of Man TT victory on Monday afternoon as he won the opening Supersport race at this year’s event. Dunlop is armed with a factory-spec Ducati...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Peter Hickman hurt in red flagged third qualifying

31 May 2025 by Michael Guy

Peter Hickman suffered a crash at Kerrowmoar during the third qualifying session of TT 2025. The 14-time TT winner was taken by air to Noble’s Hospital and was reported to be conscious and in a stable...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Second night of timed qualifying cancelled due to poor weather conditions

30 May 2025 by Michael Guy

The second night of qualifying at the Isle of Man TT races has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Related: Harrison hits 133mph on first flaying lap Morning winds and rain...

MotoGP: Luca Marini suffers multiple injuries in Suzuka 8 hours test crash

29 May 2025 by Josh Close

Luca Marini has been hospitalised in Japan following a crash during a test at Suzuka ahead of the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours endurance event in August. Marini, as well as fellow Honda rider Johann...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin confirms his desire to leave Aprilia at the end of 2025

29 May 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has confirmed that he intends to leave Aprilia at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season. Rumours began to circulate earlier this month that Martin was keen to exercise a performance clause...

Isle of Man TT 2025: Harrison hits 133.069mph on first flying lap of timed practice

29 May 2025 by Michael Guy

Dean Harrison stormed to the top of the timesheets with a stunning 133.069mph first flying lap onboard his Honda Racing Superbike during the first timed practice session on Wednesday, May 28. His...

Isle of Man TT 2025 kicks off with full evening of solo and sidecar action in drying conditions

28 May 2025 by Michael Guy

Despite heavy rain earlier in the day, untimed practice at the TT got underway on the evening of Tuesday, May 27 just before 7pm. A revised starting schedule saw Sidecars kick off proceedings with...

MotoGP Silverstone: Marco Bezzecchi wins dramatic British Grand Prix after Fabio Quartararo suffers ride height device failure

25 May 2025 by Josh Close

Marco Bezzecchi won a chaotic, tyre-shredding British Grand Prix at Silverstone which saw Marc Marquez extend his championship lead. The original race was red flagged on the second lap due to oil...

MotoGP: Jack Miller to contest 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours with Yamaha

25 May 2025 by Josh Close

Jack Miller will contest this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours as a factory Yamaha rider as the Japanese manufacturer returns to the iconic endurance race as an official team as part of its 70th anniversary...

BSB Donington Park: Bradley Ray doubles up with Sprint Race victory

18 May 2025 by Josh Close

Bradley Ray has extended his lead in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after winning the Sprint Race at Donington Park. Ray took control of the race at the first corner, and managed to...

BSB: Tom Sykes to return at Donington Park with Sencat IN Competition by Swan Racing Aprilia

09 May 2025 by Josh Close

Tom Sykes will make his return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend at Donington Park. The 2013 World Superbike Champion will replace the injured Lewis Rollo at the Sencat IN...

MSVR Statement: Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson have died following Quattro Group British Supersport Championship incident at Oulton Park

05 May 2025 by Josh Close

Bennetts British Superbike Championship organisers MSVR have released a statement confirming that Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson have died following a crash on the opening lap the Quattro Group...

BSB Oulton Park: Bradley Ray dominates to secure victory in the opening race of 2025

04 May 2025 by Josh Close

Bradley Ray dominated to take victory at Oulton Park in his first Bennetts British Superbike Championship race since the 2022 season finale at Brands Hatch. The Raceways Yamaha man led from start...

BSB: MLAV Racing join the 2025 Superbike and Superstock grids as FHO Racing withdraw

13 April 2025 by Josh Close

Michael Laverty will enter his MLAV Racing team in the Bennetts British Superbike and Pirelli National Superstock Championships this season. 2023 Superstock champion Richard Kerr will ride the...

BSB: Raceways Yamaha return with 2022 champion Bradley Ray

13 April 2025 by Josh Close

Bradley Ray’s spot on the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship grid has been secured thanks to a last minute deal with the returning Raceways Yamaha team. OMG Racing’s shocking departure on...

BSB: Kyle Ryde to defend his crown following the launch of OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing

13 April 2025 by Josh Close

Kyle Ryde will get the chance to defend his Bennetts British Superbike Championship crown this year following a sensational turn of events within the OMG Racing team. The reigning champions sent...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin to return from injury in Qatar

08 April 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin will make his long-awaited return to action this weekend as the MotoGP paddock heads to Qatar for the fourth round of the 2025 season. The reigning champion is yet to appear this year...

BSB: McAMS Racing reveal new Yamaha livery ahead of two-day Navarra test

04 April 2025 by Josh Close

McAMS Racing Yamaha have unveiled a stunning new livery ahead of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship pre-season test at Navarra. White is the main colour this year, and is again accompanied...

BSB: 2025 Honda Racing livery unveiled ahead of two-day Navarra test

02 April 2025 by Josh Close

The 2025 Honda Racing liveries have been unveiled ahead of the official Bennetts British Superbike Championship pre-season test at Navarra this weekend. The design is largely unchanged across the...

BSB: Reigning champions OMG Racing Yamaha withdraw from 2025 season

01 April 2025 by Josh Close

Reigning Bennetts British Superbike champions OMG Racing have informed series promoter MSVR that they are unable to participate in the 2025 championship. The news has understandably come as a huge...

MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira to be replaced by Augusto Fernandez at COTA due to shoulder injury

20 March 2025 by Josh Close

Miguel Oliveira has been ruled out of the Grand Prix of the Americas next weekend due to the shoulder injuries sustained in Argentina. The Prima Pramac Yamaha rider was taken out by Fermin Aldeguer...

WorldSBK: Jason O'Halloran to replace the injured Jonathan Rea at Portimao

20 March 2025 by Josh Close

Jason O’Halloran will stand in for the injured Jonathan Rea in the Pata Maxus Yamaha team next weekend as the World Superbike Championship heads to Portimao. Rea suffered multiple fractures to his...

BSB: Carl Fogarty to make stunning return in 2026 as a Ducati team owner

19 March 2025 by Josh Close

Four-time World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty will return to racing next year as a Bennetts British Superbike Championship team owner. Fogarty has joined forces with businessman Lee [Lecha]...

MotoGP: Pirelli to become sole tyre supplier in 2027

06 March 2025 by Josh Close

Pirelli will become the official tyre supplier for MotoGP in 2027 after signing a five-year contract with Dorna. The switch sees Pirelli replace Michelin, and coincides with the launch of the new...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin to miss Argentine Grand Prix following hand surgery

27 February 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the second round of the 2025 MotoGP season in Argentina following surgery on his left hand. Martin missed the majority of pre-season testing after suffering a...

BSB: Peter Hickman and Davey Todd officially launch 8TEN Racing BMW

26 February 2025 by Josh Close

Peter Hickman and Davey Todd have officially launched 8TEN Racing ahead of the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship and International Road Racing seasons. The duo departed FHO Racing...

WSB: Augusto Fernandez to replace injured Jonathan Rea at Portimao

24 February 2025 by Josh Close

Augusto Fernandez will make his World Superbike Championship debut next month as a replacement for the injured Jonathan Rea. Rea crashed at turn two during the Phillip Island test and sustained...

WSB: Toprak Razgatlioglu avoids any serious injuries in huge Phillip Island Test highside

17 February 2025 by Josh Close

Toprak Razgatlioglu has avoided any serious injuries following a huge highside during the WorldSBK pre-season test at Phillip Island. The reigning champion went down at turn six on only his third...

WSB: Jonathan Rea to miss season opener following Phillip Island test crash

17 February 2025 by Josh Close

Jonathan Rea has been ruled out of this weekend’s World Superbike Championship season opener at Philip Island following a crash during day one of the pre-season test at the iconic Australian...

Breaking! Hickman and Todd split from FHO to form new squad for BSB and roads

10 February 2025 by Michael Guy

One of the highest profile and successful road racing and British Superbike partnerships has come to an end with FHO Racing parting company with TT winners Peter Hickman and Davey Todd. FHO will...

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...

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