January

Year: 2012

Month: January

Valentino Rossi thrilled with new Ducati GP12

31 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi praised Ducati after he made a hugely encouraging debut on the all-new factory GP12 at the Sepang track in Malaysia today. Rossi’s first ride on the radical new bike, which has been...

Casey Stoner misses first day in Sepang

31 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner didn’t complete a lap on the opening day of 2012 MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia today after he was sidelined by a back injury. The Australian was...

Cal Crutchlow makes flying start to 2012

31 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow kicked off preparations for the new 1000cc MotoGP world championship in 2012 in brilliant fashion today at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider ended the...

Sepang test: Jorge Lorenzo leads first session

31 January 2012 by Liam Marsden

Jorge Lorenzo might not have ridden a MotoGP bike since October 16, but he returned to action in impressive fashion today to top the opening day timesheets at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The...

Dani Pedrosa eager to kick off 2012 pre-season

30 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa says he’s eager to kick off pre-season preparations for the 2012 MotoGP campaign in Malaysia tomorrow and find out if winter developments have improved the new Honda RC213V machine. The...

1000s could mean less traction control, says Casey Stoner

30 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner believes the introduction of more powerful 1000cc engines in MotoGP in 2012 might actually reduce the influence of electronic rider aids like traction...

Honda launches 2012 factory 1000cc machine in Malaysia

30 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Honda has unveiled the factory RC213V machine it hopes will emulate its domination of last year’s MotoGP world championship in 2012. Australian rider Casey Stoner and Repsol Honda team-mate Dani...

Valentino Rossi unveils new Ducati GP12

30 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

One of the most eagerly anticipated new bikes in recent MotoGP history finally broke cover today when Valentino Rossi tweeted a picture of the new Ducati GP12 1000cc MotoGP bike being prepared for...

European Junior Cup switches to KTM 690 Duke for 2012

30 January 2012 by Michael Neeves

For 19,950 Euros (around £16,700) young riders will again get their chance to race in front of big crowds and WSB bosses, in this year’s single-make European Cup. Supporting eight of the European...

Mattia Pasini takes cash-strapped Anthony West’s MotoGP slot

30 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Mattia Pasini will make his MotoGP debut in 2012 having been selected to take the seat vacated by cash-strapped Anthony West in the Speed Master squad. Fans of Aussie West were still trying to digest...

ACU Awards 2012 Hottrax Motorsport Endurance

26 January 2012 by Anonymous

The UK’s only domestic Endurance Championship, run by Hottrax Motorsport has been sanctioned to award a “National” title by the ACU. There are 4 classes in the Hottrax Motorsport championship with the...

Cal Crutchlow defends Andrea Dovizioso over motocross injury

26 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow has defended Monster Yamaha Tech team-mate Andrea Dovizioso after the Italian broke his right collarbone in a motocross training accident earlier this month. Dovizioso faced criticism...

1000cc switch to help Ben Spies

26 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha expects the introduction of the new 1000cc MotoGP class to help American rider Ben Spies mount a challenge for more victories in 2012. The Texan’s factory Yamaha team boss Massimo Meregalli...

Keith Amor retires from road racing

26 January 2012 by Liam Marsden

Scotsman Keith Amor has taken the decision to retire from road racing at the age of 39. The TT Legends Honda rider made the decision to retire after serious shoulder injuries he sustained at the Isle...

Alvaro Bautista keen to make 1000cc MotoGP debut

26 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Gresini Honda rider Alvaro Bautista says he is eager to understand the performance of the new generation 1000cc MotoGP machines when testing for the 2012 world championship campaign kicks off in...

Qatar to keep four-night format for 2012

25 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

The opening round of the 2012 world championship, which will include the first race of the new 1000cc MotoGP era and the debut of the new Moto3 class, will be run over four nights again in early...

2012 WSB grid grows to 24 permanent riders

24 January 2012 by Michael Guy

Despite the ongoing economical down turn the World Superbike Championship grid has grown to 24 permanent riders in 2012. And the depth of field is once again impressive with full factory efforts from...

32 riders from 14 countries confirmed on World Supersport grid

24 January 2012 by Michael Guy

The 2012 World Supersport championship looks set to be another closely fought year with a host of top riders and teams fighting for supremacy. In terms of pedigree two time WSS champion Kenan Sofuoglu...

Grab your discounted Silverstone MotoGP tickets

24 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP fans still have a few days left to take advantage of the special ‘Early Bird’ ticket discounts for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 17. You could save yourself up to 20% on ticket...

Grandma Anne taking a break with Valentino

24 January 2012 by Anonymous

Anne Cook taking a break with Valentino Rossi in Valencia Nov 2011.

Seeley wins Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award

23 January 2012 by Adam Child

TAS British Superbike rider and current Supersport Champion Alistair Seeley has even more silverware for the trophy cabinet after receiving the prestigious Enkalon Award on Friday night in...

Karel Abraham’s 2012 Ducati livery unveiled

23 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

This is what the Ducati Desmosedici GP12 that Karel Abraham will ride in the 2012 MotoGP world championship will look like when the new season kicks off in Qatar on April 8. Abraham’s Cardion AB...

PTR Honda come to Almond Reef Bed & Breakfast for Almeria test

22 January 2012 by Paul White

PTR Honda have just finished their final two day test before the start of the season at the Circuito de Almeria here in Southern Spain and we had the pleasure of looking after them at Almond Reef Bed...

250bhp from new Ducati GP12

20 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

The new Ducati GP12 that Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden will give a public debut to in Sepang on January 31 is producing around 250bhp. The power figure was released by Karel Abraham’s Cardion AB...

Ducati open-minded on future MotoGP rules

19 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Ducati insist they are open to any solutions that will help the MotoGP world championship prosper in the future. MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta is currently putting Ducati, Honda and Yamaha under...

Rea and Aoyama conclude successful three day Phillip Island test

19 January 2012 by Michael Guy

The Honda World Superbike squad of Jonathan Rea and Hiroshi Aoyama wrapped up three days of successful testing at Phillip Island today. The team enjoyed hot, but sometimes windy conditions during...

Positive second day for Rea at Phillip Island

18 January 2012 by Michael Guy

Honda World Superbike’s Jonathan Rea continued to work through a host of chassis and suspension changes on day two of a three day private test at Phillip Island. After completing in excess of 100 laps...

Cummins gets Tyco TAS Suzuki for the roads

18 January 2012 by Gary Pinchin

Connor Cummins’ inspirational fight back from serious injuries sustained in a 170mph crash during the 2010 TT has been rewarded with one of the best rides in road racing. The 25-year-old Manxman has...

GSE Racing reunion with Hodgson, Toseland and Camier

17 January 2012 by MCN Sports Desk

Want a chance to meet up with former WSB champions Neil Hodgson, James Toseland and former BSB champion Leon Camier? Then get yourself a ticket to the GSE Racing Reunion & Gala Dinner, at the Imperial...

Pedercini Kawasaki confirm 2012 WSB line-up

17 January 2012 by Michael Guy

World Supersport runner-up David Salom will make the switch to the World Superbike Championship in 2012 with the long standing Pedercini Kawasaki squad. Salom, aged 27 will ride alongside Argentinian...

India and South Korea in talks to host MotoGP race

17 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP bosses are locked in talks with India and South Korea about hosting MotoGP races in the future. Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta visited the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida in early...

Rea completes over 100 laps in day one of Phillip Island test

17 January 2012 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea completed in excess of 100 laps during his first day of testing at Phillip Island today. The 24 year old got to ride the new 2012 specification Honda Fireblade and was on track alongside...

Marc Marquez has successful eye op

16 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Marc Marquez has undergone successful surgery on his right eye to cure a double vision issue that ended his hopes of capturing the Moto2 world title at the first attempt last season. The Spaniard...

Estoril MotoGP remains in doubt

16 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

The Portuguese MotoGP round at the Estoril circuit, scheduled to take place on May 6, remains in doubt with no current agreement in place with rights owners Dorna. Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta...

Buy a Yamaha WaveRunner and receive VIP tickets to a 2012 BSB round

16 January 2012 by Liam Marsden

Buyers of the new £13,499 Yamaha WaveRunner jetski, painted in the 50th anniversary red, white and black speedblock colours will also receiev a pair of VIP tickets to a BSB round in 2012, courtesy of...

Video: Rossi, Hayden and a Ducati MotoGP bike on snow

16 January 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi ended Ducati’s 2012 MotoGP launch in unique style last week by giving injured team-mate Nicky Hayden a pillion ride on a two-seater Desmosedici on the snow! The Italian used a...