2015

Year: 2015

Month: ALL

Redding to decide future by weekend

28 August 2015 by Steve English

With his future still one of the biggest cogs in the MotoGP rider market Scott Redding has revealed that he plans to have his plans finalised by the end of the weekend. “It’s so 50/50 at the minute I...

Lorenzo strikes back at Silverstone

28 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo has responded to Marc Marquez’s first session time at Silverstone, by beating his fellow Spaniard back into second by a mere 0.033 at the end of the opening day. However, it was Bradley...

Kent keeps his cool after disastrous start

28 August 2015 by Steve English

Romano Fenati led an Italian one two in second practice at Silverstone with Nicollo Antonelli one tenth of a second slower than the VR46 rider. Alexix Masbou was third fastest but over four tenths off...

Video: British GP preview with Scott Redding

28 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

The latest of the MotoGP Brits we caught up with ahead of this weekend’s home Grand Prix at Silverstone is none other than the only man to win one in the last decade than Scott Redding.

Zarco and Lowes dominate opening session

28 August 2015 by Steve English

Johann Zarco and Sam Lowes were in a class of their own in opening Moto2 practice with the duo almost have a second faster than the rest of the field. At the end of the session a slew of riders set...

Marquez lays down marker in FP1

28 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez has laid down a marker to his rivals in the opening practice session of this year’s British Grand Prix, finishing nearly 0.4 clear of the Yamaha duo of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino...

Former 250GP rider Joan Garriga dies

28 August 2015 by Sports desk

Former 250GP front-runner Joan Garriga has lost his life after a road traffic crash in his native Spain. The often-controversial yet popular star of the middleweight class died following a crash on...

Navarro tops FP1 as Kent suffers

28 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Navarro has topped Moto3 free practice one at Silverstone from Brad Binder and Isaac Viñales, after title leader Danny Kent was left unable to complete a lap. Kent failed to complete a lap of...

Video: British GP preview with Danny Kent

27 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

We caught up with Danny Kent yesterday at BT Sport’s MotoGP prevent in London to get the Moto3 title leader’s thoughts on his home race this weekend at Silverstone.

Dutch racer dies at Manx GP

27 August 2015 by Sports desk

Dutch Manx Grand Prix newcomer Dennis Hoffer has lost his life during a crash during last night’s practice for the Manx GP on the Isle of Man. The forty-two year from Hoogkarspel crashed at the...

Video: British GP preview with Sam Lowes

27 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

The latest in our Silverstone preview video is a look at the Moto2 class with 2015 race winner Sam Lowes!

Honda Racing confirm Da Costa for Oulton Park

26 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

Honda Racing have confirmed that Julien Da Costa will replace the injured Jason O’Halloran for the next round of the 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in ten days time. Coming in...

Video: British GP preview with Bradley Smith

26 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

The second of our British GP preview interviews, this time we caught up with Bradley Smith to talk about Silverstone and the pressures of racing in front of a home crowd.

Crutchlow signs two year LCR extension

26 August 2015 by Steve English

Cal Crutchlow has become the latest rider to have his future confirmed with the Englishman remaining with LCR Honda for the next two years. Crutchlow stood on the podium in Argentina and has had...

Video: British GP preview with Cal Crutchlow

26 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

It’s British Grand Prix week, and we’re catching up with as many of the home stars as possible to get their thoughts on Silverstone. First man up: Cal Crutchlow!

The challenge of Silverstone for Bridgestone

25 August 2015 by Steve English

This weekend’s British Grand Prix is one of the most challenging tests for rider, machine and tyres on the MotoGP calendar. The high speed nature of the track places a huge strain on each and for...

Smith's Tech3 deal done at last

25 August 2015 by Steve English

Bradley Smith has re-signed with Tech3 after a few niggles over the contract. It will be the Englishman’s sixth season with the squad. While the news has been expected for some time one of the biggest...

Redding unsure of what to expect at Silverstone

24 August 2015 by Steve English

Scott Redding needs his season to turn around soon and Silverstone should provide a perfect opportunity for the British rider who traditionally has strong showings on home soil. However, far from...

Brookes takes third consecutive double at Cadwell

24 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

Milwaukee Yamaha’s Josh Brookes delivered an impressive second victory at Cadwell Park edging out his MCE British Superbike Championship title rivals to extend his points advantage in the overall...

Five in a row for Brookes

23 August 2015 by Steve English

Josh Brookes won the opening race of the day at Cadwell Park with the Milwaukee Yamaha rider easing away from the field in the second half of the race after a safety car in the early stages. The...

Shakey: We've made steps in the right direction

22 August 2015 by Steve English

Shane Byrne missed out on the top ten shootout in qualifying at Cadwell Park but the reining British Superbikes champion is feeling more confident about his potential in tomorrow’s races. The Paul...

Brookes smashes Cadwell lap record

22 August 2015 by Steve English

In final qualifying Josh Brookes drew first blood by cracking the lap record at Cadwell Park. The Australian was almost half a second quicker than Danny Buchan at that point but with the duo having...

Brookes and Byrne the bookies' favourite for Cadwell

21 August 2015

Ladbrokes promotion Round eight of the MCE British Superbike Championship is upon us and we’re off to Cadwell Park. Briggs Equipment BMW rider Peter Hickman is set to line up at his local track...

Michelin discuss 2016 tyre allocation

20 August 2015 by Steve English

With rain rendering most of Monday’s Michelin test useless MCN was able to spend some time with Michelin’s Piero Taramasso to discuss how the French tyre manufacturer is approaching their return to...

GP chickens coming home to roost

18 August 2015 by Michael Scott

World renowned GP reporter Michael Scott strokes his beard and thinks hard about what’s really going on in MotoGP. This week he looks at what can be learned from the recent roiund at Brno and, more...

Cooper to join Buildbase BMW for remainder of 2015

18 August 2015 by Simon Patterson

Richard Cooper will join the Buildbase BMW squad for the remainder of the 2015 MCE British Superbike season, after parting ways with the Anvil hire TAG Kawasaki team after the last round at...

Dovi explains Ducati struggles

18 August 2015 by Steve English

Andrea Dovizioso has had a difficult summer aboard the Ducati and his early season form now seems very distant. In Germany he struggled with a lack of mid-corner grip and eventually had to settle for...

Bridgestone discuss the challenge of Brno

18 August 2015 by Steve English

The Czech Grand Prix was one of the most difficult of the season for riders with the scorching conditions leading to a lack of grip throughout the weekend. When this was combined with a bumpy track...

Cal's new colours for Silverstone?

17 August 2015 by Steve English

Cal Crutchlow tested today at Brno using a new livery on his LCR Honda with Castrol on the fairings of his RV213v. The team has faced an uncertain future in recent months with the ongoing...

Lorenzo draws level with Rossi

16 August 2015 by Steve English

Jorge Lorenzo has drawn level with Valentino Rossi at the top of the MotoGP world championship after a trademark win at Brno. With five wins to Rossi’s three it means that technically Lorenzo leads...

Brno confirmed for a further five years

16 August 2015 by Steve English

It has been confirmed that despite lots of speculation on its future on the MotoGP calendar that Dorna has agreed a new contract with the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. The deal will be over five...

Imperious Zarco wins at Brno

16 August 2015 by Steve English

Johann Zarco made a break in the early laps of the Moto2 race at Brno to claim a fourth win of the year and a tenth consecutive podium. Tito Rabat was second but just couldn’t quite get on terms with...

First career win for Antonelli

16 August 2015 by Steve English

Niccolo Antonelli collected the first victory of his career at Brno after consolidating his pole position to take a well deserved win. The Italian led home a nine man group at the front of the field...

Lorenzo the odds on favourite for Brno

15 August 2015 by Steve English

Ladbrokes has teamed up with Motorcycle News for this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix to offer new customers a matched free bet of up to £50! Any new customers can take advantage of the offer in what...

Fifth pole of the year for Zarco

15 August 2015 by Steve English

Johann Zarco will start from pole position for the fifth time this year with the runaway Moto2 championship leader finding a different gear once again on Saturday afternoon. The Frenchman, who has...

Pol and Cal through to Q2

15 August 2015 by Steve English

Pol Espargaro and Cal Crutchlow made it through to Q2 after setting the fastest times in a hugely competitive Q1 session. With the duo joined by Danilo Petrucci, Scott Redding and Aleix Espargaro it...