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MotoGP: Double Jerez rounds proposed for end of July

07 May 2020 by MCN News

Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta has agreed to make a proposal to the Spanish government that, if approved, would see the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto hold two MotoGP rounds and one WSB round at the end...

TT's greatest races: Supersport TT (week 3)

05 May 2020 by Michael Guy

MCN Greatest TT Races Now three weeks into our search for the greatest TT races of the last 25 years and it’s time for the prestigious Supersport category. So far we’ve taken a look at the Superbike and the Superstock...

TT's greatest races: Superstock TT (week 2)

29 April 2020 by Michael Guy

MCN Greatest TT Races Last week MCN picked the brains of the most influential and knowledgeable people in the paddock to nominate what is the best Superbike TT of the last 25 years. The votes have flooded in with Joey...

TT's greatest races: superbike TT (week 1)

22 April 2020 by Michael Guy

MCN Greatest TT Races The 2020 TT may have been cancelled, but while it’s hugely disappointing for riders, teams and fans it gives us time to reflect on the amazing races from TT history. Related: Vote now for week 2, the...

MotoGP: Q&A with BT Sport pundit Neil Hodgson

03 April 2020 by Josh Close

With the 2020 MotoGP season on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, BT Sport’s Neil Hodgson and Gavin Emmett are bringing racing back to our screens with their new show, The Greatest Race. Each...

MotoGP: Andrea Iannone reacts to 18-month FIM suspension

02 April 2020 by Josh Close

Andrea Iannone has released a statement regarding his 18-month FIM suspension on his official Instagram account. The Italian has been banned after testing positive for the steroid Drostanolone in a...

EWC: Xavi Fores joins Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes in Kawasaki's Suzuka 8-Hour line-up

31 March 2020 by Josh Close

Kawasaki have revealed that Jonathan Rea will be joined by his new World Superbike teammate Alex Lowes and Xavi Fores at this year’s Suzuka 8-Hour event. Rea led Kawasaki to their first Suzuka 8-Hour...

WSB: BMW's Sykes and Laverty keep busy during coronavirus lockdown

31 March 2020 by Josh Close

Tom Sykes and Eugene Laverty have been doing everything they can to make the most out of the bad situation the world is currently in. Both BMW Motorrad WorldSBK riders are, like the majority of...

MotoGP: 2007 Dutch Grand Prix to be shown on YouTube this Saturday

27 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 2007 Dutch Grand Prix will be shown in its entirety this Saturday on the official MotoGP YouTube channel. The race will be shown at 1pm on Saturday March 28 as part of MotoGP’s Vintage GP YouTube...

2020 Ulster Grand Prix cancelled

26 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 2020 Ulster Grand Prix has been cancelled by its organisers following months of uncertainty. The future of the road racing event has been in doubt since November, when the event’s organisers...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi will not compete in this weekend's virtual race

26 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 10-rider line-up for this weekend’s virtual MotoGP race has been revealed and it does not include Valentino Rossi. The nine-time world champion had previously been confirmed as an entrant, however...

BSB: Oulton Park and Donington Park postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

25 March 2020 by Josh Close

Rounds two and three of the 2020 British Superbike Championship, due to be held at Oulton Park and Donington Park, have been postponed. The news comes following the MCRCB and the ACU’s decision to...

Isle of Man TT race winner Tony Rutter has died

24 March 2020 by Josh Close

Seven-time Isle of Man TT race winner Tony Rutter has died at the age of 78 following a short illness. Tony Rutter, father of fellow racer Michael, enjoyed a successful career throughout the 1970s and...

WSB: New calendar released following Assen postponement

24 March 2020 by Josh Close

The FIM and Dorna have released an updated calendar for the 2020 World Superbike Championship following the postponement of the Dutch round at Assen. The famous circuit had been scheduled to host the...

World Endurance: Postponed Le Mans 24-Hours date brought forward

19 March 2020 by Josh Close

The date of this year’s postponed Le Mans 24-Hours endurance race has been brought forward by a week. The 43rd edition of the event was originally postponed until September 5-6 because of the...

BSB: Opening round at Silverstone postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

17 March 2020 by Josh Close

The opening round of the 2020 British Superbike Championship has become the latest motorsport event to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Coronavirus and motorbikes – your...

2020 North West 200 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

17 March 2020 by Josh Close

This year’s North West 200 road racing event has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made by the organisers of the event this morning after liasing with government and...

2020 Isle of Man TT cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

16 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 2020 Isle of Man TT has been cancelled because of the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Related: Coronavirus and motorbikes – your guide The decision was made during a meeting of the Council of...

Paul Jordan joins RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki for 2020 road racing season

09 March 2020 by Josh Close

Paul Jordan has signed for the RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki team ahead of the 2020 road racing season. Jordan will ride the Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the Superbike and Superstock classes at the North West...

Moto2: Tetsuta Nagashima claims sensational maiden victory in Qatar

08 March 2020 by Josh Close

Tetsuta Nagashima clinched an emotional maiden victory in Qatar after a sensational performance in the desert. 10 years since the late Shoya Tomizawa took victory in the first-ever Moto2 race at the...

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo confirms Catalan Grand Prix wildcard with Yamaha

05 March 2020 by Josh Close

Jorge Lorenzo will be back on the MotoGP grid in 2020 after confirming his wildcard appearance at the Catalan Grand Prix. The announcement comes just four months after Lorenzo announced his...

MotoGP: Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta releases statement on coronavirus situation

02 March 2020 by Josh Close

Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has released a statement commenting on the current status of the 2020 MotoGP season. The statement comes after the opening race of the season in Qatar was cancelled,...

WSB Phillip Island Round-Up: A Superbike masterclass in Australia

02 March 2020 by Josh Close

If round one is anything to go by, the 2020 World Superbike Championship is going to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Phillip Island, as it often does, produced three nail-biting races...

MotoGP: Thailand Grand Prix postponed due to growing coronavirus concerns

02 March 2020 by Josh Close

The 2020 Thailand Grand Prix has been postponed due to the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak. The Thai round, held at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, was due to host the second race of...

WSB: Toprak Razgatlioglu tops a competitive opening day of Phillip Island testing

24 February 2020 by Josh Close

Toprak Razgatlioglu topped a highly competitive first day of testing at Phillip Island as the paddock edges closer to the season opener. The first day of the official two-day saw all five...

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo tops day two of Qatar test

23 February 2020 by Josh Close

Fabio Quartararo leads the way in Qatar after the second day of testing at the Losail International Circuit. The Petronas Yamaha man hit the top of the timing sheets with a 1:54.038, which was 0.162...

MotoGP: Marc Marquez signs new four-year deal with Repsol Honda

20 February 2020 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez has signed a new four-year deal with Repsol Honda which will keep him with the team until the end of 2024. It has been predicted for a while that Marquez would re-sign with HRC, despite...

BSB: VisionTrack Ducati unveiled in special launch event at The Shard

18 February 2020 by Josh Close

Paul Bird Motorsport have unveiled their brand-new VisionTrack Ducati British Superbike livery ahead of the new season. The new-look team was unveiled in a special event held at The View from The...

BSB: Scott Redding named MCN Rider of the Year 2019

17 February 2020 by Josh Close

Reigning British Superbike champion Scott Redding has been crowned MCN Rider of the Year 2019. Redding overcame some tough competition in this year’s public vote. The 27-year-old was shortlisted...

GP2: Alastair Seeley and Charlie Nesbitt sign for Quattro Team ABM Racing

15 February 2020 by Josh Close

Quattro Team ABM Racing have signed Alastair Seeley and Charlie Nesbitt for this year’s British GP2 Championship. The line-up was revealed at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this afternoon.

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo ends the Sepang test on top

09 February 2020 by Josh Close

Fabio Quartararo continued his domination of the Sepang test by ending the final day at the top of the timing sheets. Despite the Frenchman leading all three days, the test has been tight. In fact,...

MotoGP: 2020 Petronas Yamaha livery revealed at Sepang

06 February 2020 by Josh Close

The Petronas Yamaha team have revealed their 2020 MotoGP livery ahead of their second campaign in the premier class. A special presentation took place at the team’s home circuit at Sepang, with Fabio...

MotoGP: Monster Energy Yamaha unveil 2020 Livery

06 February 2020 by Josh Close

Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales have unveiled the factory Yamaha team’s 2020 MotoGP livery. The covers were taken off in a special presentation held in Monster Energy Yamaha’s garage at Sepang.

MotoGP: Suzuki celebrate 60th anniversary with new-look 2020 livery

06 February 2020 by Josh Close

Suzuki have unveiled a brand-new colour scheme ahead of the 2020 MotoGP season. The new livery celebrates the manufacturer’s 60th year in racing, combining the familiar blue with a striking slate...

Exclusive: Are WSB and World Endurance racing about to merge?

05 February 2020 by MCN Sports Desk

In this week’s issue of MCN, following an extensive investigation covering several months, we exclusively reveal a potential merger between the World Superbike Championship and Endurance World...

MotoGP: 2020 Repsol Honda livery unveiled by the Marquez brothers

04 February 2020 by Josh Close

Marc and Alex Marquez have revealed the 2020 Repsol Honda livery in a special presentation held in Jakarta, Indonesia. As expected, the livery remains virtually the same as last year, with the front...