january

Year: 2024

Month: january

Roads: Kevin Rousseau named as new Sidecar passenger to Ben Birchall

31 January 2024 by Josh Close

Kevin Rousseau has been confirmed as Ben Birchall’s new Sidecar passenger for the 2024 Isle of Man TT following the retirement of brother Tom Birchall. Tom announced his shock retirement in...

BSB/Roads: Exclusive Q&A with Davey Todd

31 January 2024 by Josh Close

2022 champion Davey Todd will be back in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship this year with Cheshire Mouldings BMW. Todd had already signed for the TAS Racing outfit for his 2024 road...

BSB: Rory Skinner returns alongside Davey Todd at Cheshire Mouldings BMW

31 January 2024 by Josh Close

Rory Skinner will be back in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this season after signing for the new-look Cheshire Mouldings BMW team. Cheshire Mouldings, previously seen on the...

BSB: Tom Neave joins GR Motosport for 2024 season

26 January 2024 by Josh Close

GR Motosport will expand to a two-rider team this season in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after signing Tom Neave. Neave will ride the STAUFF Fluid Power Kawasaki alongside Storm...

WSB: Nicolo Bulega breaks lap record to top Jerez Test

25 January 2024 by Josh Close

World Superbike Championship newcomer Nicolo Bulega has put the paddock on notice after topping the two-day Jere with lap record pace. The Aruba.it Racing Ducati rider posted a best lap-time of...

MotoGP: Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing reveal bright 2024 livery

24 January 2024 by Josh Close

The stunning Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team 2024 MotoGP livery has been revealed during a special presentation in Riccione, Italy. The team’s new look sees the front of the Ducati Desmosedici...

Roads: Lee Johnston to make racing return at Isle of Man TT and North West 200

24 January 2024 by Josh Close

Lee Johnston will return to racing this year with Ashcourt Racing and has confirmed his entry to the Isle of Man TT and North West 200. Johnston missed the majority of 2023 after sustaining life...

BSB: Glenn Irwin crowned Irish Motorcyclist of the Year

22 January 2024 by Josh Close

Glenn Irwin has been named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year of the second consecutive year following his efforts in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and North West 200 in 2023. Irwin was...

Off-Road: Desmo450 MX unveiled by Ducati Corse ahead of 2024 debut

22 January 2024 by Josh Close

Ducati Corse has officially launched its new Off-Road project during the Campioni in Pista event in Madonna di Campiglio with the reveal of the Desmo450 MX. The Desmo450 MX will compete in the...

WSB: Alvaro Bautista and Nicolo Bulega unveil 2024 Aruba.it Racing Ducati livery

22 January 2024 by Josh Close

The 2024 Aruba.it Racing Ducati World Superbike Championship livery has been unveiled in a presentation held during the Campioni in Pista event in Madonna di Campiglio. Alongside their MotoGP...

MotoGP: Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini unveil 2024 Ducati livery

22 January 2024 by Josh Close

Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini have revealed the 2024 Ducati Lenovo MotoGP livery during a special presentation in Madonna di Campliglio, Italy. The presentation forms part of the special...

MotoGP Live Video: 2024 Team Presentations

19 January 2024 by Josh Close

It’s team presentation time throughout the MotoGP paddock as we edge ever closer to the pre-season test schedule and the opening round of 2024 in Qatar. The Gresini Racing Team get things underway...

WSB: ROKiT BMW Motorrad and Bonovo Action BMW unveil 2024 liveries

18 January 2024 by Josh Close

The ROKiT BMW Motorrad and Bonovo Action BMW Racing teams unveiled their 2024 World Superbike Championship liveries last night during a special presentation in Berlin. Held in the new BMW Motorrad...

WSB: Anthony Gobert has died

17 January 2024 by Josh Close

Former 500cc Grand Prix and World Superbike rider Anthony Gobert has died aged 48 following a short illness. Gobert’s passing was confirmed by his mother, Suzanne Gobert, via Facebook on Wednesday...

Roads: Dominic Herbertson to contest Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing

17 January 2024 by Josh Close

Dominic Herbertson will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing. The 32-year-old will contest the RST Superbike, RL360 Superstock and Milwaukee Senior TT onboard...

BSB: Jaimie van Sikkelerus joins TAG Racing Honda in the Pathway Class

16 January 2024 by Josh Close

Dutch racer Jaimie van Sikkelerus will compete in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Pathway class this season after joining TAG Racing Honda. Van Sikkelerus was set to continue in the...

WSB: Sam Lowes unveils 2024 Marc VDS Racing Ducati livery

16 January 2024 by Josh Close

Sam Lowes’ Elf Marc VDS Racing livery has been unveiled ahead of his and the team’s debut in the World Superbike Championship this season. The Château de Modave in Belgium was the location as the...

Roads: James Hillier to contest Isle of Man TT with WTF Racing Honda

11 January 2024 by Josh Close

James Hillier will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT and North West 200 onboard a Honda Fireblade after agreeing a deal with the new WTF Racing team. The team is operated by Bennetts British...

Roads: 2024 Ulster Grand Prix cancelled

09 January 2024 by Josh Close

The Ulster Grand Prix has been cancelled for the fifth consecutive year due to “ongoing insurance issues” within motorcycle racing. The historic race in Northern Ireland last took place prior to...

Roads: Ian Hutchinson confirms Isle of Man TT comeback with Milenco by Padgett's Motorcycles

03 January 2024 by Josh Close

Ian Hutchinson will make his return to racing in 2024 by reuniting with the Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team at the Isle of Man TT. The 16-time TT race winner was forced to miss last year’s...