MotoGP: Street race planned in Indonesia 22 February 2019 by Simon Patterson MotoGP have started plans to take the championship back to Indonesia for the first time in two decades, with the Managing Director of the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation announcing this week... Read more ...
MotoGP: Have Yamaha fixed their woes? 22 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Perhaps the most anticipated question to be answered from the first MotoGP test 2019 in Sepang, all eyes were on the factory Monster Energy Yamaha squad last week as they got a make or break season... Read more ...
MotoGP: ‘Crazy’ holeshot device not already used, says Reed 18 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Supercross legend and MotoGP fan Chad Reed has told MCN that it’s ‘crazy’ that no one in Grand Prix racing has already experimented with holeshot device to help get their bikes off the line, after... Read more ...
MotoGP: Ducati experimenting with holeshot device? 18 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Ducati technical guru Gigi Dall’Igna has once again left the MotoGP paddock scratching their heads after rolling out mystery new components at the Sepang test for factory trio Andrea Dovizioso, Danilo... Read more ...
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi turns forty 16 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi turns 40 years old today, only days ahead of kicking off his 24th season in Grand Prix racing at the first race of 2019. Rising to rarefied ground among even... Read more ...
MotoGP: Clear targets ahead for Zarco and KTM 14 February 2019 by Simon Patterson The factory KTM squad of Johann Zarco and Pol Espargaro have made a big step forwards at the first of 2019’s tests, with palpable relief from the Frenchman after a difficult start to his time with the... Read more ...
MotoGP: Second fastest Bagnaia still ‘only at 65%’ 14 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Reigning Moto2 world champion Pecco Bagnaia says he’s still only 65% complete in the transition from the intermediate class to MotoGP, despite finishing the Sepang test second fastest overall behind... Read more ...
Moto3: Strong start for McPhee in Sepang 13 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Scottish racer John McPhee has had a strong inaugural test with the Petronas Honda team, kicking off the 2019 season at the squad’s home circuit in Malaysia. Riding for three days at the Sepang track... Read more ...
MotoGP: Smith in for Iannone after plastic surgery woes 13 February 2019 by Simon Patterson New Aprilia signing Andrea Iannone has been forced to sit out the final day of the Sepang test, as he suffers from the consequences of plastic surgery he underwent during the winter break. Completing... Read more ...
Moto2: Lowes on top in unofficial Jerez test 12 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Sam Lowes has topped the second day of unofficial Moto2 testing at Jerez today, ending the day 0.165 clear of Team Sky rider Luca Marini, on his second outing reunited with the Federal Oil Gresini... Read more ...
MotoGP: Red Bull KTM unveil liveries for factory team and Tech 3 12 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Red Bull KTM have pulled the covers off a slew of new Grand Prix bikes at their headquarters in Matighofen today, unveiling not only the factory MotoGP machines of Johann Zarco and Pol Espargaro but... Read more ...
MotoGP: Marquez struggling with slow healing shoulder injury 12 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has found himself in real trouble as the 2019 season gets underway in Sepang, struggling with the shoulder he had surgery on before Christmas and unable to... Read more ...
Moto2: Forward Racing show off new MV Agusta 11 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Forward Racing have pulled the covers off their new MV Agusta machines that they’ll use in this year’s Moto2 campaign, with Dominique Aegerter and Stefano Manzi showing off the all-new Triumph-powered... Read more ...
MotoGP: Viñales from Rins on day two in Sepang 07 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Maverick Viñales has continued his strong pace in winter testing to end the second day of action at Sepang top of the time sheets, setting a time late in the afternoon at the Malaysian track to come... Read more ...
MotoGP: Marquez silences injury doubts by topping Sepang test 06 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Marc Marquez has silenced doubts about his fitness ahead of the 2019 MotoGP season by topping the first day of pre-season testing action at the Sepang circuit. The Repsol Honda rider has been battling... Read more ...
Video: Marquez's long road back to the track 06 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Tomorrow sees the first official test of the 2019 preseason start at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Marc Marquez has been preparing for the return to action for two months since, just a... Read more ...
Podcast: An injury update from Cal Crutchlow 04 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Last month MCN's MotoGP reporter Simon Patterson travelled to California for British rider Cal Crutchlow's first interview since he was seriously injured in a crash at Phillip Island back in October. Read more ...
MotoGP: Monster sponsorship gives new look to Yamahas 04 February 2019 by Simon Patterson The addition of Monster Energy as title sponsor to the 2019 Yamaha M1 has given the bike a radical new look for the season ahead, with black joining the blue as the Monster claw takes over from the... Read more ...
Live: Monster Energy Yamaha reveal 2019 MotoGP bike 04 February 2019 by Simon Patterson With the first test of 2019 only around the corner, the Yamaha MotoGP team are the latest to reveal their new bike, with Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi travelling to Indonesian capital Jakarta... Read more ...
Video: Behind the scenes at the Petronas Yamaha launch 04 February 2019 by Simon Patterson MotoGP's newest team, the Petronas Yamaha squad fronted by Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo, have given us a behind the scenes look at what went on last week when they assembled for the first... Read more ...
MotoGP: Suzuki show off 2019 machine 04 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Only days before the first test of the 2019 season at Malaysia's Sepang circuit, Suzuki have been the latest MotoGP team to reveal their livery for the upcoming season, with Alex Rins and rookie Joan... Read more ...
MotoGP: Marquez gets back on track after surgery 01 February 2019 by Simon Patterson Marc Marquez has finally returned to track, jumping on a motorbike for the first time in nearly two months after extensive shoulder surgery in early December to repair a heavily damaged joint. Jumping... Read more ...
Poll: What do you think of the 2019 Ducati MotoGP livery? 29 January 2019 by Simon Patterson Ducati have unveiled their very different looking 2019 MotoGP machine at sponsor Phillip Morris International's Swiss base, as the tobacco giant returns to the bikes in the form of their Mission... Read more ...
MotoGP: Petronas Yamaha reveal 2019 machines 28 January 2019 by Simon Patterson The Petronas SRT squad have pulled the covers off their five new bikes for the 2019 season in a launch at the iconic Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, showing off not only the Yamaha MotoGP machines... Read more ...
Live: Petronas SRT unveil all three teams 28 January 2019 by Simon Patterson MotoGP's newest team, the Petronas SRT squad, will unveil their 2019 colours this morning live from their home in Kuala Lumpur. With Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo showing off their new Yamaha... Read more ...
MotoGP: Hayden’s iconic 69 to be retired 24 January 2019 by Simon Patterson Former world champion Nicky Hayden’s iconic number 69 will be retired from MotoGP at this year’s Grand Prix of the Americas. One of the most beloved riders ever to grace the grand Prix paddock, the... Read more ...
MotoGP: Honda unveil unchanged livery for 2019 23 January 2019 by Simon Patterson The Repsol Honda team have missed a trick as the Spanish oil company and Japanese manufacturer celebrate their 25th season together, unveiling a largely unchanged livery at today’s team launch in... Read more ...
MotoGP: Hard road back for Crutchlow 23 January 2019 by Simon Patterson It’s now been nearly three months since Cal Crutchlow suffered a horrific high-speed crash at Phillip Island’s turn one, getting pushed wide by high wings onto wet kerbs at the fast corner. Falling... Read more ...
Live: Watch the 25th anniversary Repsol Honda launch 23 January 2019 by Simon Patterson It's an important year for Repsol Honda, with the Spanish oil company and Japanese manufacturer celebrating their 25th anniversary together in MotoGP. But with important news to come from riders Marc... Read more ...
MotoGP: Hometown pays tribute to Jorge Martinez Aspar 22 January 2019 by Simon Patterson Jorge Martinez Aspar’s hometown of Alzira has paid tribute to the four-time world champion, taking to the streets of the Valencian town on Sunday to celebrate the former racer and current team boss’... Read more ...
MotoGP: Lorenzo breaks wrist in training accident 21 January 2019 by Simon Patterson New signing Jorge Lorenzo will face a difficult start to his Repsol Honda career after breaking a bone in his wrist while training at the weekend. While details remain unclear about exactly what... Read more ...
Live: Ducati launch 2019 MotoGP campaign 18 January 2019 by Simon Patterson Ducati will launch their 2019 MotoGP effort this evening in Switzerland, with Andrea Dovizioso and new signing Danilo Petrucci travelling to sponsor Phillip Morris' research base on the shores of Lake... Read more ...
Video: Jorge Lorenzo talks Honda switch and 2019 aims 08 January 2019 by Simon Patterson Now free of his Ducati contract and free to talk about his 2019 goals after making the switch to the Repsol Honda team, Jorge Lorenzo has opened up about the challenges he says he's going to face in... Read more ...
MotoGP: A new dawn for Morbidelli 07 January 2019 by Simon Patterson The 2019 MotoGP season should see a new dawn for Petronas Yamaha rider Franco Morbidelli, as the former Moto2 champion makes the move from a difficult-to-ride Marc VDS RC213V machine to a factory-spec... Read more ...
Video: Lorenzo breaks cover in Repsol Honda colours 02 January 2019 by Simon Patterson With 2019 upon us and Jorge Lorenzo finally free of his Ducati contract, the five-time world champion has finally been able to break cover in his new colours. Appearing in his Repsol Honda shirt for... Read more ...
Races of the Year: 1st – Dutch TT 31 December 2018 by Simon Patterson After another epic season of racing, MCN’s sports team of Michael Guy (Sports Editor), Simon Patterson (MotoGP Reporter) and Oli Rushby (Superbike Reporter) sat down to discuss what races entertained... Read more ...