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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...