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Sachsenring MotoGP - Marco Simoncelli fastest in first 250 qualifying practice

11 July 2008 by James Keen

Sachsenring MotoGP - Marco Simoncelli fastest in first 250 qualifying practice

In the first 250cc Qualifying practice Italian Marco Simoncelli of the Metis Gilera team was the fastest on track with a time of 1’23.953, earning him provisional pole position. Spanish rider Hector...

Sachsenring MotoGP - Casey Stoner breaks Sachsenring circuit record in free practice

11 July 2008 by James Keen

Sachsenring MotoGP - Casey Stoner breaks Sachsenring circuit record in free practice

Casey Stoner dominated the field today in the Sachsenring MotoGP free practice, finishing at the top of the time sheets in both practice sessions. In the first practice this morning, Stoner set the...

Sachsenring MotoGP - Bradley Smith qualifies provisional second for the German GP

11 July 2008 by James Keen

Sachsenring MotoGP - Bradley Smith qualifies provisional second for the German GP

Polaris World rider Bradley Smith has qualified provisional second for the Sachsenring 125 race in Germany this weekend. Current world champion Gabor Talmacsi beat the British rider Bradley Smith by...

Sachsenring MotoGP: James Toseland crashes in first session

11 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Sachsenring MotoGP: James Toseland crashes in first session

British rider James Toseland escaped injury in a fast crash on just his third lap of this morning’s opening free practice at the Sachsenring. Toseland crashed his Tech 3 Yamaha when he lost the front...

Scott Nicholls' diary: Back in action after crash

11 July 2008 by Mark Thursfield

Scott Nicholls' diary: Back in action after crash

It’s been a funny week since the crash during the Speedway round in Sweden on Tuesday, I was diagnosed with a separated shoulder by Brian Simpson. Read previous diary entries from Scott Nicholls His...

Simon Andrews' BSB Babes

11 July 2008 by Kerry Green

Simon Andrews' BSB Babes

Is it any wonder why Simon Andrews is doing so well and riding so fast? Its probably due to the fact that he cant wait to get back to the pits, given the Lloyds British Pit Crew that he relies upon.

80 year old motorcycle racer Ted Fenwick

10 July 2008 by Chris Machin

I think this could possibly be some kind of record. At the recent Barry Sheene Classic Road Race Festival, held on the hillside Oliver’s Mount circuit in Scarborough, 80 year old Ted Fenwick competed in the 250cc races. For most pensioners the most energetic or dangerous thing they would consider doing is pruning the roses, but not for Ted as he blasted his T20 Suzuki around the physically...

Bradley Smith nearing full fitness for German clash

10 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith nearing full fitness for German clash

Bradley Smith is finally nearing full fitness after his injury-ravaged period in the 125GP world championship. The Polaris World Aprilia rider has barely been fit since a crash strewn period started...

Jamie Hacking secures Kawasaki ride for Laguna Seca

10 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jamie Hacking secures Kawasaki ride for Laguna Seca

Kawasaki has confirmed that AMA superbike rider Jamie Hacking will make his MotoGP debut in next weekend’s American GP at Laguna Seca. The 37-year-old British born rider will replace injured American...

Luis D’Antin steps down as Ducati boss

10 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Luis D’Antin steps down as Ducati boss

Spaniard Luis D’Antin has stepped down as boss of the Alice Ducati team with immediate effect. D’Antin is expected to make a statement later but it has been confirmed he resigned after the Dutch GP in...

Tom Sykes looks to World Superbike wildcard at Brands Hatch

10 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Tom Sykes looks to World Superbike wildcard at Brands Hatch

Tom Sykes says he can’t wait to bash fairings with the likes of Troy Bayliss and Noriyuki Haga at Brands Hatch next month. The Rizla Suzuki man will be wildcarding at the ninth round of the WSB...

Scott Nicholls' diary: Mixed fortunes at the British Grand Prix

10 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Scott Nicholls' diary: Mixed fortunes at the British Grand Prix

We went down to Cardiff to get ready for the British Speedway Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium on the Wednesday as Sophie (my partner)  has family down there, so it was unusually relaxing for the...

Bemsee Powerbike race report: Snetterton, July 5-6

09 July 2008 by Michael Neeves

Bemsee Powerbike race report: Snetterton, July 5-6

With last weekend’s Bemsee Powerbike championship at Snetterton now under my belt, that’s 11 meetings I’ve done this year (including seven Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup rounds), and you know what? It has...

BBC clinches new five-year MotoGP deal

09 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

BBC clinches new five-year MotoGP deal

The BBC has signed a new five-year deal to screen MotoGP until the end of 2013, less than two weeks after Dorna controversially axed British Eurosport’s coverage. The BBC deal includes the rights to...

Video: Troy Bayliss shows us just how important his Ducati Xerox Team are

08 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Troy Bayliss is leading the World Superbike championship on his Ducati Xerox at the moment and a large part of what has got him that lead has come from the team around so he has decided to show exactly who his team are in this video. Check out the video below to get a guided tour of all the members of the Ducati Xerox Team, from Boss Davide Tardozzi to the guy who makes Troy’s meals, and learn...

Casey Stoner looking to continue resurgence

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner looking to continue resurgence

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner is confident he can continue his stunning return to form by claiming a third straight win in this weekend’s German GP. Stoner’s wilting title challenge has been...

Bridgestone chasing debut Sachsenring victory

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bridgestone chasing debut Sachsenring victory

With six wins in the opening nine races of 2008, Bridgestone is confident of claiming a first Sachsenring victory as the second half of the MotoGP campaign kicks off in Germany this...

John Hopkins undergoes successful surgery

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins undergoes successful surgery

John Hopkins has undergone successful surgery on the left leg injuries that will keep him out for at least the next two races, including his home race at Laguna Seca. The factory Kawasaki rider will...

Cal Crutchlow in second Suzuka test assault

07 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Cal Crutchlow in second Suzuka test assault

HM Plant Honda’s Cal Crutchlow is currently in Japan ready for his second Suzuka test with Moriwaki ahead of the Eight Hour. The 22-year old from Coventry had a successful test and 300K race at Suzuka...

Jorge Lorenzo targeting podium return

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo targeting podium return

Injury-hit Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo is targeting a return to the podium in this weekend’s German GP as he gets closer to 100 per cent fitness. The Fiat Yamaha rider has not claimed a top three finish...

Valentino Rossi looking to bounce back in Germany

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi looking to bounce back in Germany

Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi reckons it will be vital he bounces straight back from the disappointment of crashing in the last race when he returns to action in Germany this weekend. Rossi...

Danny Webb intent on Germany comeback

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Danny Webb intent on Germany comeback

British teenager Danny Webb is planning on riding through the pain barrier in Germany this weekend, just three weeks after breaking his right collarbone in his home race at Donington Park. Doctors...

Loris Capirossi confirms Germany participation

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi confirms Germany participation

Loris Capirossi has declared himself fit to compete in this weekend’s German GP at the Sachsenring. The veteran Italian is still recovering from a broken right hand he suffered last month in...

Racing results round-up: July 5-6

07 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Racing results round-up: July 5-6

Each week we will have a full list of the racing results from the previous weekend. Click on the name of the championship you wish to see the results of. SKERRIES, CO DUBLIN, SATURDAY BRANDS HATCH,...

Donington Park VIP facilities

05 July 2008 by ian M

We went to the MotoGP 3 persons at £495 pound each in the VIP suite…. only to be failed by the promises of the web site. Even in the VIP suite, there’s not enough toilets for the users and it was very basic, no urinals for men even. Food was cooked on a couple of domestic barbeques… so long wait there then. Crappy fatty burgers were served, not beef and no alternative ready for anybody who wants...

Donington Park track invasion

04 July 2008 by Tony Gretton

Having been to Donington Park to the Moto GP, I cannot believe that idiots think it’s clever to invade the track at all, never mind when riders are still racing. To make matters worse the photo of the prat in the Aston Villa shirt works where I do. He has been told in no uncertain terms what we think of him, and I would ban him from all race meetings. He would be better off invading Villa Park...

Scott Nicholls Diary - On British Grand Prix and Crashing

04 July 2008 by Macalister Bryan

A fairly up and down week all in all. We went down to Cardiff too get ready for the Grand Prix on the Wednesday as Sophie has family down there, so it was unusually relaxing for the middle of the season. We even managed a trip to Barry Island, but no sign of Gavin or Stacey. Friday was practice day at the Millennium Stadium and there was the usual press conference, interviews and a photo shoot...

Dani Pedrosa eyes Sachsenring repeat

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa eyes Sachsenring repeat

MotoGP world championship leader Dani Pedrosa will be looking for a repeat of his dominant2007 Sachsenring success when he tries to extend his points advantage over Valentino Rossi in Germany next...

Donington Park clinches F1 deal

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Donington Park, venue for the British MotoGP race since 1987, won the rights to host the British round of the Formula One world championship from 2010 on Friday 4 July 2008. The 10-year deal was confirmed on the first day of the British F1 GP at Silverstone, and is a massive blow to the Northamptonshire circuit. Donington last staged a Formula One race in 1993 under the guise of the European GP,...

Chaz Davies linked with Kawasaki MotoGP ride

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Chaz Davies linked with Kawasaki MotoGP ride

British rider Chaz Davies has been linked with replacing injured John Hopkins in Kawasaki’s factory MotoGP squad for the forthcoming American GP at Laguna Seca. The Daytona 200 winner is under...

John Hopkins targeting Brno return

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins targeting Brno return

American John Hopkins has targeted a return to action at the Czech Republic GP in Brno next month after learning the left leg injuries he suffered in Assen last week are more severe than originally...

R.I.P. Eurosport

04 July 2008 by rhino22

I read with a sad heart that the BBC will have sole rights to screen MotoGP, will they give us the same sort of coverage that Eurosport does? I think not. Will they screen qualifying? Will they screen 125 and 250 live? no. I have watched Eurosport for years, it is an institution amongst race fans, the BBC will never have the following of Eurosport. Dorna you have got it so wrong, How are we to...

Marco Melandri made to wait for Kawasaki chance

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri made to wait for Kawasaki chance

Italian Marco Melandri will have to wait for his chance to ride Kawasaki’s factory ZX-RR after he was unable to end his Ducati nightmare in time for the German GP. As reported in yesterday’s MCN,...

James Toseland looks after his fans

03 July 2008 by SLIGHTLYMAD

I just read in mcn about JT giving his donny suit to a fan…..what a guy! this is how you take care of your fans, casey take note!

Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

Yamaha bosses have spoken of their delight at Valentino Rossi’s pledge that he will sign a new two-year contract to continue riding a factory YZR-M1 until the end of 2010 at least. The Italian is on...

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

Despite intense rumours that Nicky Hayden has already penned a deal with Ducati’s factory squad, JIR Scot Honda bosses want the American in 2009 in a swap deal with current rider Andrea...