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MotoGP: Davide Brivio joins Trackhouse Racing Aprilia as Team Principal

08 February 2024 by Josh Close

Former Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio is back in MotoGP after joining new outfit Trackhouse Racing Aprilia as Team Principal. Brivio had been working in Formula One with the Alpine team since...

MotoGP Sepang Test: Pecco Bagnaia tops final day with record breaking 1:56 lap

08 February 2024 by Josh Close

Reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia sent a strong message to his MotoGP rivals on the final day of the Sepang Test with a new (unofficial) lap record of 1:56.682. Bagnaia was one of four riders to drop...

MotoGP Sepang Test: Raul Fernandez to return home following opening day crash

06 February 2024 by Josh Close

Raul Fernandez will take no further part in the Sepang MotoGP Test following a crash at turn 11 on the opening day. The Trackhouse Racing Aprilia rider suffered a highside on his fourth lap of the...

MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ruled out of Sepang and Qatar Tests

06 February 2024 by Josh Close

Franco Morbidelli will miss the Sepang and Qatar MotoGP tests following his accident during the World Superbike test at Portimao last week. The Italian was knocked unconscious during the crash and...

MotoGP: Jack Miller reveals hand injury caused by motocross accident

05 February 2024 by Josh Close

Ahead of this week’s three-day Sepang Test, Jack Miller has revealed that he broke his scaphoid in a motocross accident before Christmas. The Red Bull KTM racer told members of the media present at...

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins reveal 2024 Yamaha livery

05 February 2024 by Josh Close

The Monster Energy Yamaha team has officially launched its 2024 MotoGP campaign in a special presentation ahead of the three-day official Sepang test. Fabio Quartararo and new teammate Alex Rins...

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...

"I'm an absolute two-stroke nut" - 20 Questions with double MotoGP champion Casey Stoner

23 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

During last month’s Eicma trade show in Milan, we sat down with two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner to discuss 20 questions about his riding and racing career. News Editor Dan Sutherland...

BSB: Lee Jackson returns to Hawk Racing alongside Charlie Nesbitt

22 December 2023 by Josh Close

Lee Jackson will line-up alongside Charlie Nesbitt at Hawk Racing in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season. The two-time BSB race winner returns to the team, which will be known...

MotoGP: Paolo Ciabatti named General Manager of Ducati Corse's new Off-Road project

22 December 2023

Paolo Ciabatti has stepped down from his role within Ducati’s MotoGP project to focus on the Italian manufacturer’s new Off-Road Division. Ciabatti has been Sporting Director of Ducati Corse since...

BSB: Luke Hedger joins CDH Racing Kawasaki ahead of 2024 season

19 December 2023 by Josh Close

Luke Hedger will make his full-time debut in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2024 after signing for CDH Racing Kawasaki. Hedger finished 10th in the Pirelli National Superstock...

Roads: Tom Birchall announces retirement from racing

19 December 2023 by Josh Close

Tom Birchall, the most successful Sidecar passenger in Isle of Man TT history has announced his immediate retirement from racing. Alongside older brother Ben, the Birchalls have dominated Sidecar...

WSB: Sylvain Guintoli and Bradley Smith join BMW test team

08 December 2023 by Josh Close

Sylvain Guintoli and Bradley Smith have joined BMW Motorrad Motorsport as part of the German manufacturer’s new test team. The pair have been brought in to help develop and improve the M1000 RR,...

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing named as Aprilia's new satellite team

05 December 2023 by Josh Close

American-owned Trackhouse Racing has confirmed that it will join the MotoGP grid in 2024 as Aprilia’s official satellite team. Trackhouse Racing is owned by Justin Marks and musician Pitbull, and...

WSB: Toprak Razgatlioglu makes BMW debut at Portimao Test

05 December 2023 by Josh Close

Following the expiration of his Yamaha contract at the end of November, Toprak Razgatlioglu has tested the ROKiT BMW M1000 RR for the first time in a shakedown test at Portimao. The 2021 World...

BSB: Tommy Bridewell to defend 2023 title with Honda Racing UK

01 December 2023 by Josh Close

Tommy Bridewell will defend his Bennetts British Superbike Championship crown with Honda Racing UK next season after opting to leave PBM Ducati. The 2023 champion told MCN last month that he had...

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales tops Valencia test whilst Marc Marquez shines with Ducati

28 November 2023 by Josh Close

Maverick Vinales ended the one-day Valencia Test at the top of the timesheets after completing 86 laps onboard the Aprilia RS-GP. The Spaniard completed more laps than anybody and posted a best...