2016

Year: 2016

Month: ALL

TT 2016: Paul Shoesmith’s funeral details

19 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

TT racer Paul Shoesmith will be laid to rest this Wednesday the 22nd June in his hometown of Macclesfield, and the family of the late racer has extended an open invitation to Paul’s fans to...

WSS: Sofuoglu wins again

19 June 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

In the last WorldSSP race before the long summer break Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) was the eventual winner, with Federico Caricasulo (BARDAHL Evan Bros. Honda Racing) second and long...

WSB: Rea wins again with Sykes second

19 June 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) waited until the fifth to last lap to overhaul long time leader Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) to take a double win at Misano, extending his championship lead to...

WSB: Rea narrowly beats Sykes in Misano Race 1

18 June 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) led all the way to the finish of the first Misano WorldSBK race at Misano but on the final lap his constant shadow Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) attempted to...

WSS: Sofuoglu tops Friday times in Misano

17 June 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

After his team-mate had been fastest in the morning session at Misano, Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) pushed his way to the top of the overall WorldSSP times on Friday afternoon, leaving...

WSB: Hayden tops day one in Misano

17 June 2016 by Gordon Ritchie

Nicky Hayden (Honda World Superbike Team) made great use of the warm temperatures at Misano to lead the opening day of qualifying action, heading off the challenge of young German rider Markus...

BSB: Byrne overcomes difficulties at Snetterton test

17 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne was able to make headway with the Be Wiser Ducati despite a tough start to this week’s Snetterton test. Confident of a step forward after taking victory last time out, Byrne was...

BSB: Josh Hook confident ahead of British Superbike debut

17 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Australian star Josh Hook will make his debut in the MCE British Superbike Championship at Knockhill next weekend as he joins the Team WD40 Kawasaki squad. Hook joined the Sheffield-based squad for...

BSB: Hopkins: 'It feels like my bike now!'

17 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

John Hopkins is confident of improved results as the 2016 MCE British Superbike season resumes at Knockhill next weekend after a ‘massive step forward’ between Brands Hatch and the Snetterton...

MotoGP: Lorenzo praises Rossi tyre management

17 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Jorge Lorenzo has praised teammate – and bitter rival – Valentino Rossi’s management of his Michelin tyres following last weekend’s Catalan MotoGP race, admitting afterwards that the Italian...

Moto3: KTM complete successful multi-rider test at Jerez

17 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

KTM have completed a successful multi-rider test of their RC250 Moto3 machine at Jerez, taking to the track alongside their new MotoGP machine for a two-day outing that saw a number of different...

MotoGP: Baz to miss Assen as foot continues to heal

17 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Loris Baz will miss another round of the 2016 MotoGP championship next weekend at Assen, as the foot injured when Alvaro Bautista took both him and Jack Miller off at Mugello continues to heal. The...

BSB: Bridewell clocks up the wet laps at Snetterton

16 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Tommy Bridewell earned his keep for the Bennetts Suzuki squad on the final day of MCE British Superbike testing at Snetterton. Fresh from his podium last time out at Brands Hatch, Bridewell continued...

WSB: Rea out for the double in Misano

16 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Jonathan Rea is setting his sights on a double victory as the second half of the World Superbike season gets underway at Misano this weekend. The Ulsterman was left to walk away from his home round at...

BSB: Haslam quickest on rain-interrupted second day at Snetterton

16 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam was quickest as rain ended play early on the second day of the official MCE British Superbike test at Snetterton. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki rider’s time of 1’48.277 was enough to take him...

Moto2: Lowes on a streak as title battle heats up

16 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Brit Sam Lowes is currently on the best points scoring streak of his career, adding five top fifteen finishes at the end of the 2015 season to a clean slate of seven so far this season. But, with the...

Moto3: Webb ready to make Grand Prix transition

16 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

TT racer Danny Webb says he’s ready to make the transition from road racing back to Grand Prix, as he prepares himself for a return to the Moto3 world championship next weekend at Assen. Taking over...

MotoGP: Monster release part three of Rossi series

16 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Monster Energy have released part three in their five part look at MotoGP’s most famous personality – Valentino Rossi. Going behind the scenes at Rossi’s VR46 Ranch, home of his flat track and main...

BSB: Laverty tops opening day at Snetterton test

15 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Laverty led the way on the opening day of the official British Superbike test at Snetterton, pipping Quattro Plant Kawasaki’s Luke Mossey to the top spot in the closing moments of the final...

BSB: Dixon gets first taste of RAF BMW

15 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon got a first taste of Superbike power this morning as he made his debut on the RAF Regular and Reserves BMW. Dixon spent the day’s opening session familiarising himself with the extra power...

WSB: Davies hoping for more home success for Ducati

15 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Chaz Davies will be looking to get his season back on track as the second half of the Superbike World Championship season kicks off in Misano. The Welshman’s championship chances took a dent at...

MotoGP: Octo renew title sponsorship of British Grand Prix

15 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Car telemetry firm Octo will retain title sponsorship of this year’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, after extending their deal with MotoGP organisers Dorna for a second year. Also a main sponsor...

MotoGP: Repsol Honda duo make Red Bull Ring debut

15 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

The Repsol Honda duo of Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa have made their debut at MotoGP’s new track for 2016, Austria’s Red Bull Ring. The pair took to the track for media activities and circuit...

MotoGP: KTM add Jerez to testing program

15 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

KTM have made Jerez the latest track in their testing program, completing a two-day outing last week at the Spanish circuit with test riders Mika Kallio and Randy de Puniet as they continue to build...

WSB: Canepa to replace recovering Guintoli at Misano

14 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Former European Superstock 100 champion Niccolò Canepa will return to the World Superbike championship this weekend in Misano, when he steps up to the Pata Crescent Yamaha squad to replace the injured...

MotoGP: Lorenzo visits new race circuit in Kazakhstan

14 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has visited the construction site of Kazakhstan’s new Sokol circuit, which is hoping to be up and running in the near future. Located in Almaty, the...

Moto3: Danny Webb to return - straight from the TT!

14 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Former 125GP pole position man Danny Webb is set to make a shocking return to the Grand Prix paddock, as he steps into the Platinum Bay Real Estate Mahindra squad – directly from competing at the 2016...

TT 2016: Technical director apologises over Hutchinson comments

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Isle of Man TT bosses have released a statement from the Technical Director at the centre of a row over comments made regarding the legality of Ian Hutchinson’s race-winning Supersport bike. Comments...

TT 2016: Dunlop passes Anstey at Ballascary!

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop was on it at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Not only did he win both big bike races but he also shattered both lap and race records in the process with a fastest average lap speed of...

TT 2016: Sarolea explain last minute withdrawal

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Sarolea have defended their decision not to race in this year’s TT Zero race despite pulling up on to the grid having failed to complete a single lap of practice. The Belgian firm had high hopes ahead...

TT 2016: Hickman ruled out of podium finish

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Peter Hickman was ruled out of a potential podium in Friday’s Senior TT when an electrical problem struck his JG Speedfit Kawasaki. A strong start had seen Hickman slip into third on the first lap,...

BSB: Dixon to join RAF BMW for Snetterton test

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Former British Supersport contender Jake Dixon will get his first taste of British Superbikes this week as he joins the RAF BMW team for the official Snetterton test. Dixon started out the season with...

MotoGP: MotoGP boss Webb explains Iannone/Lorenzo incident

12 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

With both Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Iannone arguing over their own versions of the incident that saw the Italian spear the world championship leader out of last weekend’s race at Catalunya, MCN sat...

TT 2016: McGuinness: 'Not bad for an old fart!'

11 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

John McGuinness has said he was able to learn from Ian Hutchinson as he chased him around the Isle of Man TT course in yesterday’s Senior race. Hutchinson caught McGuinness on the road after just...

TT 2016: Race bosses clarify Supersport drama

11 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Isle of Man TT bosses have clarified the situation which caused Ian Hutchinson to blast Michael Dunlop during the press conference after yesterday’s Senior TT. Hutchinson hit out at his BMW rival for...

Moto2: Damage control for Lowes

11 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Last weekend’s Moto2 round in Catalunya saw title contender Sam Lowes happy to take a solid top six place away from the weekend, after admitting that the result was damage limitation after struggling...