August

Year: 2018

Month: August

MotoGP: Crutchlow ‘quite positive’ that new contract will be his last

24 August 2018 by Dan Sutherland

After announcing earlier this week that he has signed a one-year HRC contract extension to remain with LCR Honda, Cal Crutchlow has revealed that this latest deal may well be his last in...

MotoGP: Petrucci slams Lorenzo after practice near miss

24 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Danilo Petrucci has slammed Jorge Lorenzo after a near miss in today’s second free practice session saw the Italian narrowly avoid the Spaniard’s rear wheel. Petrucci caught up with Lorenzo, who is...

MotoGP: Silverstone resurfacing a 'disaster' after opening day

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Silverstone’s new asphalt has been branded a disaster by a host of top MotoGP riders after the opening day of action at the British Grand Prix. The entire 3.6-mile circuit was re-laid ahead of this...

MotoGP: Dovizioso: 'We have to be ready for anything'

24 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Andrea Dovizioso has said it’s too early to talk about Sunday’s race after the opening day on track at Silverstone. Cool and windy conditions saw grip levels low during both MotoGP free practice...

Video: McPhee talks 2019 plans with Petronas SIC Honda

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Scottish rider John McPhee has announced tonight at the british Grand Prix that he’ll be lining up for the Petronas Sprinta Sepang Internation Circuit Honda team in next season’s Moto3 championship –...

Moto2: Marquez quickest in FP2 washout

24 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alex Marquez was quickest in a washout second Moto2 practice at Silverstone this afternoon. The session started dry, but it wasn’t long before the heavens opened above the Northamptonshire circuit...

Moto3: McPhee to line up for Petronas Sprinta Racing in 2019

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Scottish rider John McPhee will have the chance of a lifetime to lift the Moto3 world crown in 2019 after announcing today at his home race that he has signed for the Petronas Sprinta Honda team for...

MotoGP: Morbidelli and Quartararo finally confirmed at Petronas Yamaha

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP’s newest team, the Petronas Sprinta Yamaha squad, has finally confirmed that their line up for 2019 will feature reigning Moto2 world champion Franco Morbidelli and 2018 race winner Fabio...

MotoGP: Dovizioso pips Crutchlow to top spot by 0.005

24 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Andrea Dovizioso took control in this afternoon’s second MotoGP practice at Silverstone to pip home hero Cal Crutchlow to the top spot by just 0.005 seconds. Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez, who had...

Moto3: Arbolino fastest in dampened practice session

24 August 2018 by Dan Sutherland

Italian Tony Arbolino finished this afternoon’s second Moto3 free practice session fastest, with a time of 2’14.257, ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Niccolo Antonelli, with just over two tenths of a...

Moto2: Schrotter sets early pace at Silverstone

24 August 2018 by Dan Sutherland

After an action-packed opening Moto2 free practice session, it was Marcel Schrotter who set the early pace, leading Italy’s Mattia Pasini by 0.258 seconds with a lap time of 2’08.385. Sitting 1.695...

MotoGP: Is Marquez beatable at Silverstone?

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Over the first half of the 2018 MotoGP season, reigning champion Marc Marquez has looked almost unbeatable, delivering a series of knock-out blows to his title rivals that means he goes into this...

MotoGP: Vinales leads Yamaha 1-2 in opening Silverstone session

24 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi were able to forget their Austrian GP woes to go 1-2 in the opening MotoGP practice session at Silverstone this morning. Up the sharp end throughout the 45-minute...

Moto3: Oettl quickest as British GP kicks off at Silverstone

24 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Philipp Oettl led the way as the 2018 British Grand Prix got underway in cold but clear conditions at Silverstone. The Sudmetal Schedl GP Racing rider was over half a second quicker than Estrella...

MotoGP: Smith hoping for Silverstone bravery pill

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Bradley Smith says he’s going into what could be his final British Grand Prix ever happy, knowing that while he might not have a chance at podium success, he’ll have the backing of his home crowd –...

MotoGP: Redding under no illusions for home race

24 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Scott Redding says he’s going into his home race under no illusions about how easy the weekend is going to be for him, after a tough year so far on the factory Aprilia machine. Launching a furious...

MotoGP: Rins out to repeat past success at Silverstone

23 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Suzuki rider Alex Rins is going into this weekend’s British Grand Prix full of motivation, as he looks to build on a strong second season in the premier class and to help return Suzuki to the top step...

WSB: Ducati confirm Bautista and Davies for 2019

23 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies will form Aruba Ducati’s World Superbike line up for the 2019 season aboard the all new 1000cc V4 Panigale. 2006 125cc World Champion Bautista announced that he would...

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo on a roll ahead of Silverstone

23 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo is going into this weekend’s British Grand Prix in the best possible shape, thanks to an incredible turnaround in form that’s seen him the man to be beaten in...

Moto2: Lowes to wear special RAF centenary helmet

23 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto2 rider Sam Lowes will race this weekend’s British Grand Prix in a special Shark helmet design, with the Lincolnshire native celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. The design...

WSB: Bautista set to confirm Ducati deal

23 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alvaro Bautista is set to announce a move to World Superbikes for 2019 with the Aruba Ducati squad. The news is expected to be announced in this afternoon’s British MotoGP Press Conference, which is...

British MotoGP: Schedule & TV times

23 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

The 2018 British Grand Prix takes place at Silverstone this weekend with the iconic Northamptonshire venue staging round 12 of the MotoGP World Championship. Marc Marquez leads the championship...

MotoGP: Crutchlow signs one-year extension with Honda

23 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Cal Crutchlow has announced ahead of his home race at the British grand Prix that he has signed a one-year extension to his contract with Honda, adding a year to his current contract and keeping him...

Video: Lowes excited about British GP possibilities

23 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, MCN caught up with Swiss Innovative Investors KTM rider Sam Lowes. Not enjoying the best start to the season so far, the British rider nonetheless says that...

Video: New Triumph Moto2 engine gets dyno run

22 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

With Triumph’s Moto2 engine taking to a Grand Prix circuit for the first time this weekend as double world champion James Toseland rides their test bike with the new powerplant around Silverstone, the...

MotoGP: Baz excited for big KTM chance

22 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

French World Superbike racer Loris Baz says he’s prepared to be thrown back into the deep end of the MotoGP world championship this weekend, deputising for injured Red Bull KTM rider Pol Espargaro...

In depth: 'Extreme dangling risks breaking rules' says BSB boss

22 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bennetts British Superbike bosses have warned that ‘extreme’ leg dangling could risk breaking the series’ rules in certain circumstances. An incident involving series leader Leon Haslam and rival Jake...

MotoGP: Michelin bring four options for Silverstone surface

22 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP sole tyre manufacturer Michelin will bring four options of tyres to this weekend’s British Grand Prix instead of the usual three, as they play it safe on a new surface on which they haven’t...

MotoGP: Marquez prepared for mixed conditions

22 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Marc Marquez says he’s going into this weekend’s British Grand Prix prepared for whatever thus summer’s unpredictable weather can throw at him, after the first real chance this season to gauge his...

SBK Team Manager simulator game announced

21 August 2018 by Ben Clarke

Have you ever had to sit around while your friends ramble on about their fantasy Football Manager teams, or the time they won the World Cup with Haiti without having a clue what they were talking...

MotoGP: Baz steps in to replace Espargaro at KTM

21 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

French World Superbike rider Loris Baz will step up to the Red Bull KTM MotoGP squad this weekend at the British Grand Prix, as he fills in for the injured Pol Espargaro on the Austrian manufacturer’s...

Moto2: Lowes returns to Gresini for 2019

21 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Sam Lowes will return to the Gresini Racing team for 2019, signing back up with the team that he challenged for the title with before making his ill-fated move to MotoGP. The British rider last rode...

MotoGP: Silverstone schedule change as Moto2 goes last

21 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

This weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone will see a flip to the usual weekend schedule, with Sunday’s Moto2 race coming after the main event instead of between it and Moto3 as is usual. The...

BSB: Dixon weighing up options for 2019

20 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon has said he hopes he’ll have some level of clarity on his future in the next few weeks as he continues to weigh up his options for 2019. The young gun, who currently sits second in the...

Moto3: Chance for Bezzecchi as Martin recovery continues?

20 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

Marco Bezzecchi pulled the pin to perfection in the Austrian GP, taking his second win of the season in style and giving himself the perfect platform from which to launch a serious assault on the...

Moto2: Title fight to continue at British Grand Prix

20 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

The Red Bull Ring gave us another Moto2 race to remember, and this time it was Francesco Bagnaia who took the points lead by taking the win. Pecco just held off key rival Miguel Oliveira and the gap...