2017

WSB: Davies takes pole at home for Ducati

WSB: Davies takes pole at home for Ducati

Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) set a 1’45.662 lap on his second go around on Pirelli’s latest new rear qualifying tyre to take his second pole of 2017 and the fifth of his career. The existing...

NW200: Saturday Race Schedule

NW200: Saturday Race Schedule

Racing resumes at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West today with an action-packed six race schedule set to get underway from around 10.15. The 8.9 mile circuit is a little damp after overnight...

MotoGP: Spanish politicians clamping down on grid girls

MotoGP: Spanish politicians clamping down on grid girls

Catalan political party Iniciativa per Catalunya Verds has become the second Spanish political party in only a month to attempt to implement rules on grid girls in motorsport, in an attempt to end...

NW200: John McGuinness injury update

NW200: John McGuinness injury update

Honda Racing has revealed the extent of the injuries suffered by John McGuinness in the crash which has ruled him out of the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200. The 23-time TT winner crashed...

NW200: Honda Racing withdraw from North West after McGuinness crash

NW200: Honda Racing withdraw from North West after McGuinness crash

Honda Racing have opted to withdraw from the remainder of the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 on safety grounds following John McGuinness’ qualifying crash. The 23-time TT winner was...

NW200: Mixed opening races for Rutter

NW200: Mixed opening races for Rutter

Michael Rutter has said he knows he’ll need to up the ante if he’s to compete for the win in tomorrow’s Vauxhall North West 200 Superbike races despite starting from pole position. The 13-time North...

NW200: Front row start for Irwin on Superbike debut

NW200: Front row start for Irwin on Superbike debut

Glenn Irwin took a huge step towards making a mark on his Superbike debut at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 by securing a front row start for tomorrow’s two races. The MCE BSB star...

NW200: False neutral almost costs Seeley Superstock win

NW200: False neutral almost costs Seeley Superstock win

Tyco BMW’s Alastair Seeley dominated yesterday’s opening Superstock race at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, but the local rider came close to losing out after a false neutral on the...

NW200: Jessopp 'lost for words' after maiden North West wins

NW200: Jessopp 'lost for words' after maiden North West wins

Martin Jessopp was lost for words after clinching his first Vauxhall International North West 200 victory in yesterday’s Supersport race before following it up with another commanding win in the...

MotoGP: Lorenzo silences his critics with Jerez podium

MotoGP: Lorenzo silences his critics with Jerez podium

Jorge Lorenzo has silenced his critics and stunned the MotoGP world by taking an incredible podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix – his first return to the top three since making the switch to...

NW200: Jessopp doubles up with Supertwin win

NW200: Jessopp doubles up with Supertwin win

Martin Jessopp took his second victory of the evening in a close-fought Supertwins battle with Vauxhall North West 200 veteran Michael Rutter. The Rider’s Motorcycles rider got a strong start to lead...

NW200: Seeley dominates Superstock race

NW200: Seeley dominates Superstock race

Alastair Seeley equalled Philip McCallen’s all-time Vauxhall International North West 200 podium record as he notched up an incredible 18th victory around the iconic Triangle course in this evening’s...

NW200: Jessopp takes Supersport victory

NW200: Jessopp takes Supersport victory

Martin Jessopp took his debut Vauxhall North West 200 victory with a barnstorming performance in this evening’s opening Supersport race. After taking the lead on the first lap, the Yeovil rider put up...

NW200: Honda withdraw Guy Martin from Superstock race

NW200: Honda withdraw Guy Martin from Superstock race

Honda Racing have opted to withdraw Guy Martin’s entry for this evening’s Vauxhall North West 200 Superstock race after John McGuinness’ crash in the Superbike qualifying session. McGuinness came off...

NW200: Rutter takes Superbike pole after red flag

NW200: Rutter takes Superbike pole after red flag

Michael Rutter will start on pole position for Saturday’s two Vauxhall International 200 Superbike races from pole position after a red flag brought a premature end to this afternoon’s final...

NW200: Suspected broken leg for McGuinness after high speed crash

NW200: Suspected broken leg for McGuinness after high speed crash

John McGuinness has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after an off in the final Superbike qualifying session at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The Honda Racing...

NW200: Seeley doubles up for Supersport pole

NW200: Seeley doubles up for Supersport pole

Alastair Seeley took his second pole position of the day in this afternoon’s final Supersport qualifying session for the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200. The Carrickfergus rider will start...

NW200: Seeley under lap record to take Superstock pole

NW200: Seeley under lap record to take Superstock pole

Alastair Seeley will start this evening’s opening Superstock 1000 race at the 2017 Vauxhall international North West 200 after blitzing the lap record in Thursday’s qualifying. Riding in a one-off...

Moto2: Mackenzie confirmed at Kent’s replacement at Kiefer Racing

Moto2: Mackenzie confirmed at Kent’s replacement at Kiefer Racing

As reported exclusively by MCN earlier this week, reigning British Supersport champion Tarran Mackenzie will replace former Moto3 world champion Danny Kent at the Kiefer Racing squad for the remainder...

NW200: Jessopp takes Supertwins pole

NW200: Jessopp takes Supertwins pole

Martin Jessopp will start on pole position for this evening’s opening Supertwins race at the 2017 Vauxhall North West 200 after coming within two tenths of the lap record in Thursday morning’s second...

MotoGP: Marquez back to title-winning technique

MotoGP: Marquez back to title-winning technique

With the 2017 Honda RC213V package finally starting to find it’s feet with it’s new big bang engine, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to discover that Marc Marquez is planning on taking the fifth to his...

Super-saver tickets for the British GP

Super-saver tickets for the British GP

For one long weekend every year Silverstone becomes the most magical place in England, as the MotoGP circus arrives for the Octo British Grand Prix. Not only is this August Bank Holiday weekend your...

NW200: Thursday Practice & Race Schedule

NW200: Thursday Practice & Race Schedule

The 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 continues under the North Coast sunshine this morning with the final practice and qualifying sessions before racing gets underway later today. So far,...

MotoGP: Uncini has safety car mishap at Jerez

MotoGP: Uncini has safety car mishap at Jerez

Former world champion and FIM safety officer Franco Uncini had an unfortunate end to his Spanish Grand Prix early on Sunday morning, when the Italian crashed heavily on a sighting lap in the BMW M5...

MotoGP: Mixed feelings in Yamaha camp after Jerez test

MotoGP: Mixed feelings in Yamaha camp after Jerez test

The Yamaha MotoGP team have come away form a one-day test at the Jerez circuit following last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix with mixed feelings, with Maverick Viñales pleased with the progress he made...

Moto2: Mackenzie to replace Kent at Kiefer Racing?

Moto2: Mackenzie to replace Kent at Kiefer Racing?

MCN’s sources believe that former Moto3 world champion Danny Kent will be replaced at the Kiefer Racing Moto2 team by reigning British Supersport champion and 2017 runaway leader Tarran...

NW200: Rutter pips Seeley in Superstock practice

NW200: Rutter pips Seeley in Superstock practice

Michael Rutter led the way in the opening Superstock session at this year’s 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, pipping Alastair Seeley to the top spot by just 0.141 seconds. Seeley, who...

NW200: Seeley quickest from Rutter in Superbike session

NW200: Seeley quickest from Rutter in Superbike session

Alastair Seeley was once again on top as Superbike qualifying got underway at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, pipping Michael Rutter to the top spot in the opening 1000cc...

NW200: Seeley tops Supersport times

NW200: Seeley tops Supersport times

Alastair Seeley led the way as practice got underway for this year’s 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, topping the times in the opening Supersport 600 session. The day’s start was slightly...

NW200: Organisers reveal safety improvements

NW200: Organisers reveal safety improvements

Organisers of the Vauxhall International North West 200 have taken big steps to further improve safety around the iconic 8.9 mile triangle course in the build-up to this year’s event thanks to a...

NW200: Tuesday Practice: Schedule & How to watch

NW200: Tuesday Practice: Schedule & How to watch

The 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 gets underway today with practice getting underway in glorious conditions on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. While temperatures are a little chilly,...

WSB: MCN's exclusive Donington Park ticket offer

WSB: MCN's exclusive Donington Park ticket offer

Thinking of heading to Donington Park for the Superbike World Championship later this month? We’ve clubbed together with Donington to offer MCN readers an exclusive ticket offer. Jonathan Rea has been...

MotoGP: Stunning Pedrosa wins race 3000

MotoGP: Stunning Pedrosa wins race 3000

Dani Pedrosa has taken an imperious victory in the Spanish Grand Prix by storming away from his first pole position since Sepang 2015 and never looking back. The MotoGP race in Jerez was race number...

Moto2: Marquez wins as Morbidelli finally shows a crack

Moto2: Marquez wins as Morbidelli finally shows a crack

Alex Marquez took a stunning maiden win at the Spanish Grand Prix, crossing the line thrand a half seconds clear of an impressive first intermediate class podium for Francesco Bagnaia. The rider from...

Moto3: Canet breaks the duck after Austin disappointment

Moto3: Canet breaks the duck after Austin disappointment

Aron Canet has broken his Grand Prix duck after the disappointment of crashing out of the lead last time out in Austin by taking a stunning last corner victory in his home race at the Spanish Grand...

RBR: Rory Skinner takes career-first international win

RBR: Rory Skinner takes career-first international win

Scottish teenager Rory Skinner has taken the first international race of his career after taking a controlling victory in the opening Red Bull Rookies Cup race of the 2017 season despite a hectic race...