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MotoGP: Marquez coping without wins

18 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Marquez coping without wins

Marc Marquez has admitted that he’s coping just fine without winning races in the premier class at the minute, as he continues to edge closer to a seventh world title. Now not a race winner since...

MotoGP: Rossi floats the idea of radical Yamaha switch

17 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rossi floats the idea of radical Yamaha switch

Valentino Rossi has hinted at a radical solution to Yamaha’s current engine woes, admitting after another disappointing race at his home circuit of Misano last week that now might be the time to...

MotoE: Inaugural grid starting to take shape

17 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoE: Inaugural grid starting to take shape

Grand Prix racing’s inaugural electric bike series is starting to take shape, with the MotoE team line-up and 2019 calendar announced at the San Marino Grand Prix. The new class will run a five-race...

Moto2: Fenati summoned to FIM as Cardelus replaces him

17 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Fenati summoned to FIM as Cardelus replaces him

Former Moto2 rider Romano Fenati has been summoned to the headquarters of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme to explain his actions in last week’s San Marino Grand Prix. The Italian rider...

Moto2: Fenati loses 2018 and 2019 rides over ‘disgraceful’ actions

10 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Fenati loses 2018 and 2019 rides over ‘disgraceful’ actions

Romano Fenati has lost both his current Moto2 ride with the Marinelli Snipers team and his 2019 ride with the Forward Racing squad, after yesterday’s high-profile clash with Stefano Manzi at the San...

Moto2: Bagnaia makes it two from two at home

08 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Bagnaia makes it two from two at home

Francesco Bagnaia sealed his first back-to-back pole positions in Grand Prix racing at the San Marino Grand Prix after setting an unmatchable 1:37.121, with Marcel Schrötter 0.210 back in second,...

MotoGP: Lorenzo gearing up for flag-to-flag win?

08 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Lorenzo gearing up for flag-to-flag win?

Jorge Lorenzo broke his own 2016 pole lap record at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in an adrenaline-fuelled qualifying on the Adriatic, searing around the venue in a 1:31.629 to lower his own...

Moto3: Martin prepares for Misano challenge with another pole

08 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Martin prepares for Misano challenge with another pole

Another weekend, another pole position. Jorge Martin secured his 17th Moto3 pole in fine style at the San Marino GP, smashing the lap record at Misano by 0.324 to spearhead the lightweight class grid...

MotoGP: Silverstone commit to Sunday refunds

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Silverstone commit to Sunday refunds

Silverstone have committed to refunding all fans who attended race day at last month’s cancelled British Grand Prix, telling spectators in a series of emails issued tonight [Friday] that they can...

Moto3: Martin maintains the momentum in Misano

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Martin maintains the momentum in Misano

He was eighth in FP1 but championship challenger Jorge Martin ended the opening day at the San Marino Grand Prix on top of the pile, setting a 1:42.324 in the second practice session to go 0.092...

Moto2: Schrötter holds off the locals in Misano

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Schrötter holds off the locals in Misano

After finishing the first free practice session in third and despite a crash at the end of FP2, Marcel Schrötter sits top of the combined practice timesheets on Friday at the San Marino Grand Prix,...

MotoGP: Crutchlow the closest to Ducati one-two

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Crutchlow the closest to Ducati one-two

Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo made it a one-two for Ducati on day one at the San Marino Grand Prix, with the two split by just 0.160 at the top. Reigning champion Marc Marquez was back in fifth...

MotoGP: Riders call for F1-style super license

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Riders call for F1-style super license

MotoGP riders have called for the introduction of an F1-style super licence to race in the premier class, after news that MotoGP rookie Christophe Ponsson would be replacing the injured Tito Rabat at...

MotoGP: Aprilia confirm Smith as test rider

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Aprilia confirm Smith as test rider

Aprilia have confirmed that, as reported by MCN last week, Bradley Smith will become their official test rider for 2019. The Brit, who was let go by the Red Bull KTM team, will become the Italian...

MotoGP: Panto dramatics between Rossi and Marquez

07 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Panto dramatics between Rossi and Marquez

Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez have resumed their pantomime dramatics ahead of this weekend’s San Marino Grand prix at Rossi’s home circuit of Misano. Trading barbs in the Thursday press conference,...

MotoGP: Abraham in and Simeon out at Avintia for 2019

06 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Abraham in and Simeon out at Avintia for 2019

Karel Abraham will make the switch from Aspar to Avintia Ducati in 2019, making a step up in machinery as he also moves from a GP16 Ducati to a two-year-younger GP18. Not officially confirmed, the...

MotoGP: Silverstone recruit Zaffelli as investigation gets underway

06 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Silverstone recruit Zaffelli as investigation gets underway

The investigation into what went wrong at this year’s British Grand Prix is underway, with Silverstone bosses and asphalt supplier Aggregate Industries beginning the examination into why last week’s...

MotoGP: Yamaha admit Morbidelli first in line to replace Rossi

06 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Yamaha admit Morbidelli first in line to replace Rossi

Yamaha MotoGP bosses have admitted exclusively to MCN that VR46 Academy rider Franco Morbidelli is first in line to replace his mentor Valentino Rossi at the factory squad, should the Italian show...

MotoGP: Ponsson replaces injured Rabat as Simeon gets GP17

06 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Ponsson replaces injured Rabat as Simeon gets GP17

French racer Christophe Ponsson will replace the injured Tito Rabat at the Reale Avintia Ducati team at the San Marino Grand Prix this weekend – but will take over the bike of second rider Xavier...

MotoGP: 2019 provisional calendar announced

04 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: 2019 provisional calendar announced

MotoGP has released a provisional version of their 2019 calendar, with the 19-round championship featuring no major surprises as it once again kicks off in Qatar on the 10th March and finishes the...

MotoGP: Silverstone update on British Grand Prix refunds

04 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Silverstone update on British Grand Prix refunds

British Grand Prix hosts Silverstone have issued an update to fans on refunds for last weekend’s cancelled race, telling ticket buyers that they’re working on issuing refunds as soon as...

MotoGP: Rabat gives condition update after Stowe smash

04 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rabat gives condition update after Stowe smash

Avintia Ducati rider Tito Rabat has spoken to the media for the first time since his crash in practice for last week’s cancelled British Grand Prix, taking to the stage in Barcelona’s Dexeus...

Moto2: Title fight back underway as Bagnaia heads home

03 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto2: Title fight back underway as Bagnaia heads home

Francesco Bagnaia took the Moto2 points lead in Austria, but it’s by just three – so will that prove a magic number as we head for Misano? It may well do, with that leaving the Championship lead open...

Moto3: Rested Martin ready to resume in enemy territory

03 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

Moto3: Rested Martin ready to resume in enemy territory

Jorge Martin’s ride through the pain barrier in a superhuman performance in Austria left him only 12 points behind winner Marco Bezzecchi, but despite the extra time to recover for Silverstone, it was...

MotoGP: Series looking to get racing again in Misano

03 September 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Series looking to get racing again in Misano

It’s a few months since MotoGP raced on Italian soil but the fans have surely kept the home fires burning since Mugello. As the series heads for Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the Gran...

MotoGP: Riders to meet Pope Francis before Misano

30 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Riders to meet Pope Francis before Misano

Five MotoGP riders will travel to the Vatican City next Wednesday for an audience with Pope Francis, ahead of next weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix at the Misano circuit. Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa,...

MotoGP: Smith set to take on Aprilia testing role

29 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Smith set to take on Aprilia testing role

Bradley Smith is set to remain on the MotoGP grid next season in a limited capacity, with the Red Bull KTM rider set to take on a testing role with the Aprilia factory that will see him make a series...

MotoGP launches digital collectable rider trading game

28 August 2018 by Dan Sutherland

MotoGP launches digital collectable rider trading game

MotoGP series owners Dorna have unveiled an officially-licenced collectable memorabilia game, allowing you to trade riders with other players to build your own complete virtual Grand Prix paddock.

Poll: Were Silverstone right to keep fans waiting in the rain all day?

28 August 2018 by MCN News

Poll: Were Silverstone right to keep fans waiting in the rain all day?

The British round of the MotoGP championship was a complete washout on Sunday, but many fans stayed on to the bitter end in the hope of seeing some action. What do you think of the way the situation...

Moto 2: Twitter reacts to Triumph 765 engine

28 August 2018 by Ben Clarke

Moto 2: Twitter reacts to Triumph 765 engine

Triumph officially unveiled the final version of the engine which will be used to power a grid of Moto2 bikes in 2019 at their Factory Visitor Experience in Hickley last week, before inviting a lucky...

MotoGP: Row erupts over meeting that cancelled British GP

27 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Row erupts over meeting that cancelled British GP

A row has erupted over the meeting that brought yesterday’s action at the British Grand Prix to an end with no races run, with MotoGP organisers Dorna claiming that the meeting was a...

MotoGP: Silverstone boss apologises for cancelled Grand Prix

27 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Silverstone boss apologises for cancelled Grand Prix

Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle has apologised to fans for yesterday’s cancelled British Grand Prix, after the event was called off due to unsafe track conditions. Speaking to the media after last...

MotoGP: Monday race an unfeasible option at Silverstone

27 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Monday race an unfeasible option at Silverstone

Running yesterday’s cancelled race at the British Grand Prix today never seemed to have been a realistic option thanks to the logistical nightmare that it would have presented to organisers, with a...

MotoGP: British Grand Prix abandoned due to unsafe track conditions

26 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: British Grand Prix abandoned due to unsafe track conditions

The 2018 British Grand Prix has been abandoned due to unsafe track conditions, after heavy rain at the Northamptonshire track left the new surface unfit to start any of today’s three races on. The...

MotoGP: British Grand Prix delayed due to safety concerns

26 August 2018 by Oli Rushby

MotoGP: British Grand Prix delayed due to safety concerns

Today’s British Grand Prix has been delayed due to safety concerns over the amount of standing water on the circuit after a morning of rainfall. The entire 3.6-mile Silverstone course was resurfaced...

MotoGP: A lap of Silverstone… with a difference!

26 August 2018 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: A lap of Silverstone… with a difference!

Doing a lap of the full Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone can be a pretty daunting task. It’s a fast and flowing circuit with a couple of really technical sections, very fast bends and some of the...