2020

Year: 2020

Month: ALL

MotoGP Portimao: Marc Marquez expects an unenjoyable race

17 April 2021 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez is expecting to suffer in tomorrow’s Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao despite qualifying sixth on the grid for his first race back from injury. The Repsol Honda rider continued to make...

BSB: VisionTrack Ducati line-up confirmed as provisional 2021 entry list is revealed

23 December 2020 by Josh Close

Josh Brookes and Christian Iddon will both remain with the VisionTrack Ducati team for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. The Paul Bird Motorsport squad’s decision was revealed this afternoon...

BSB: MSVR unveil 2021 event format ahead of 25th anniversary season

23 December 2020 by Josh Close

Bennetts British Superbike Championship promoter MSVR has revealed several format changes ahead of the 2021 season. Following the success of this year’s triple-header events, all 11 race meetings next...

BSB: Eunan McGlinchey joins Ben Currie at Gearlink Kawasaki

23 December 2020 by Josh Close

Gearlink Kawasaki has announced that Ben Currie will remain with the team for the 2021 Quattro Group British Supersport and will be joined by Eunan McGlinchey. Currie ended this year’s Supersport...

BSB: Levi Day set for Superstock 1000 return with Powerslide Motorcycles

22 December 2020 by Josh Close

Levi Day will return to the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship in 2021 after signing a deal to join the Powerslide Motorcycles – AJN Steelstock team. The Australian competed in the Ducati...

WSB: Long lap penalties introduced as part of updated regulations

21 December 2020 by Josh Close

The long lap penalty system will be introduced to the World Superbike Championship next season. The sanction has been used effectively in MotoGP since 2019, with riders having to follow a wider route...

WSB: Tito Rabat joins Barni Racing for 2021 season

21 December 2020 by Josh Close

Tito Rabat will make his World Superbike debut in 2021 after signing for the Barni Racing Ducati team. Rabat’s five-season stay in MotoGP came to an end at the end of this season following the arrival...

BSB: Chrissy Rouse to defend Superstock 1000 title with GR Motorsport

21 December 2020 by Josh Close

Chrissy Rouse will defend his Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship crown next year after signing for GR Motorsport. The 25-year-old overcame the challenge of Tom Neave and the all-new Honda...

BSB: Yamaha Motor UK expands support in the R3 bLU cRU Challenge

17 December 2020 by Josh Close

Yamaha Motor UK’s R3 bLU cRU Challenge programme will be expanded for the 2021 campaign. Applications are now open for riders join the series, which runs alongside the British Junior Supersport...

WATCH: Jonathan Rea laps Aragon with the Insta360 One R camera

17 December 2020 by Josh Close

What happens when six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea mounts a 360 camera on his new 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10RR? Watch as Rea laps the Aragon circuit with the Insta360 ONE R. In the video you’ll...

Manx Grand Prix race winner Alan Holmes dies

16 December 2020 by Josh Close

Double Manx Grand Prix race winner Alan Holmes has died at the age of 91 after a short illness. Holmes passed away on Tuesday 15th December. Holmes, who was born in Castletown and educated at Douglas...

BSB: Bradley Perie and Rhys Irwin sign for Appleyard Macadam Yamaha

16 December 2020 by Josh Close

Bradley Perie and Rhys Irwin have signed for the four-time reigning Quattro Group British Supersport Champions, Appleyard Macadam Yamaha. Perie impressed in the Supersport class this year, on a...

BSB: Brad Jones joins Joe Francis at PR Racing for the team's 20th anniversary season

16 December 2020 by Josh Close

PR Racing has expanded to a two-rider line-up ahead of their 20th anniversary campaign in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Joe Francis remains for a third consecutive campaign with...

MotoGP: Gresini Racing to return as an independent team in 2022

14 December 2020 by Josh Close

Gresini Racing will become an independent MotoGP team once again in 2022 after signing a five-year deal with IRTA. The team are present in Moto3 (Kommerling Gresini) and Moto2 (Federal Oil Gresini)...

BSB: Bjorn Estment signs new deal with Powerslide Motorcycles with Catfoss Suzuki

14 December 2020 by Josh Close

Bjorn Estment will remain on the Bennetts British Superbike grid next season after signing a new deal with Powerslide Motorcycles with Catfoss Suzuki. The South African rider made his BSB debut this...

David Knight MBE launches GoFundMe campaign to help keep Dakar dream alive

11 December 2020 by Josh Close

David Knight MBE has launched a GoFundMe campaign in order to make his dream of competing at the 2021 Dakar Rally a reality. Knight qualified for the famous event after winning his first-ever rally...

BSB: Triumph name Dynavolt as title sponsor for 2021 official Supersport team

11 December 2020 by Josh Close

Triumph has revealed that motorcycle battery manufacturer Dynavolt will be the title sponsor of their factory backed, official British Supersport team in 2021. Triumph Motorcycles are making a return...

MotoGP: Luca Marini unveils first-ever SKY Racing Team VR46 MotoGP bike

11 December 2020 by Josh Close

Luca Marini has unveiled the first-ever SKY Racing Team VR46 MotoGP livery in a special presentation aired on the Italian X Factor final. Marini will ride a VR46-branded Esponsorama Ducati in 2021 as...

BSB: Brian McCormack joins Roadhouse Macau by FHO Racing for 2021

10 December 2020 by Josh Close

FHO Racing BMW will be supporting former Irish Superbike champion Brian McCormack in next year’s Bennetts British Superbike and road racing seasons. McCormack received support from FHO owner Faye Ho...

BSB: Storm Stacey remains with GR Motorsport for 2021

10 December 2020 by Josh Close

Storm Stacey has re-signed for the GR Motorsport team ahead of his second Bennetts British Superbike campaign. The 17-year-old moved into the Superbike class this year, directly from the Superstock...

WSB: Michael van der Mark tests new BMW M1000 RR

09 December 2020 by Josh Close

Michael van der Mark has completed his first laps on the all-new BMW M1000 RR in a shakedown test at Miramas, France. The Dutch rider joins the official BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team next year after...

BSB: TAG Racing joins forces with Honda Racing UK for 2021

09 December 2020 by Josh Close

TAG Racing will compete in the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship with CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPs after joining forces with Honda Racing UK. The two parties will work closely together...

Southern 100 set to go ahead in 2021

08 December 2020 by Josh Close

Organisers of the Southern 100 have revealed that plans for next year’s event are continuing as normal and, as things stand, the racing will go ahead. Fears are growing for next year’s road racing...

BSB: Lachlan Epis set for full-time campaign with NP Motorcycles Lextek BMW

07 December 2020 by Josh Close

Lachlan Epis will make his full-time debut in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next year. The Australian has signed a new deal with NP Motorcycles Lextek BMW, the team that he made his BSB...

WSB: Ten Kate Racing return to World Supersport with Dominique Aegerter

02 December 2020 by Josh Close

Ten Kate Racing will return to the World Supersport Championship next year with Dominique Aegerter. The Dutch team are the most successful outfit in the Supersport class with nine world titles...

BSB: Luke Mossey joins DB Racing with Jack Kennedy returning to the Supersport class

02 December 2020 by Josh Close

Luke Mossey returns to Kawasaki machinery for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season after signing for DB Racing, whilst Jack Kennedy will compete for the team in the Supersport class. Mossey...

BSB: Triumph and PTR Racing join forces for 2021 British Supersport season

30 November 2020 by Josh Close

Triumph Motorcycles will make an official return to the British motorcycle racing scene next year after joining forces with PTR Racing. The full factory-supported outfit will compete in the British...

WSB: Chaz Davies to ride for Team Go Eleven Ducati in 2021

30 November 2020 by Josh Close

Chaz Davies has secured his spot on the 2021 World Superbike grid after signing with Team Go Eleven Ducati. The Welshman lost his spot in the ARUBA.IT Racing factory Ducati team at the end of last...

WSB: 2021 Provisional calendar revealed

30 November 2020 by Josh Close

A provisional calendar, including 13 rounds, for the 2021 World Superbike season has been unveiled. Assen will host the 2021 season opener on April 23-25, with a trip to Estoril planned for round two...

Roads: 2021 Isle of Man TT cancelled

30 November 2020 by Michael Guy

The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that the 2021 TT has been cancelled due to the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a bitter blow for the road racing community following the...

BSB: Rory Skinner joins Lee Jackson at FS-3 Kawasaki for 2021 season

28 November 2020 by Josh Close

Rory Skinner will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut next year after being chosen to partner Lee Jackson at FS-3 Racing Kawasaki. Skinner dominated the British Supersport class this season,...

BSB: Bradley Ray joins Rich Energy OMG Racing for 2021

28 November 2020 by Josh Close

Bradley Ray has signed for the Rich Energy OMG Racing team ahead of the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. Ray remains on BMW machinery having competed for the SYNETIQ BMW squad this year,...

WSB: Eugene Laverty and Jonas Folger join BMW Satellite teams for 2021

27 November 2020 by Josh Close

Eugene Laverty and Jonas Folger have secured places on the 2021 World Superbike grid after signing for two new BMW satellite teams. Laverty has joined the RC Squadra Corse team, whilst Folger will...

BSB: Tommy Bridewell stays with Oxford Products Racing Ducati for 2021

25 November 2020 by Josh Close

Tommy Bridewell will remain with the Oxford Products Racing Ducati team for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. Bridewell stays with the Moto Rapido outfit for a third successful full-time...

MotoGP: Aprilia reveal 2021 plans

23 November 2020 by Josh Close

Aleix Espargaro, Lorenzo Savdori and Bradley Smith will all remain within Aprilia’s MotoGP setup in 2021. Espargaro will once again lead the project onboard the RS-GP, which did take a step forward in...

MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira dominates home Grand Prix at Portimao

22 November 2020 by Josh Close

Miguel Oliveira dominated his home Grand Prix at Portimao to secure his second victory of the 2020 MotoGP season. Oliveira, who started from pole, led from start to finish and pulled the pin almost...