Friday, March 12, 2010

Valentino Rossi has urged close pal Marco Simoncelli to take time to analyse why he has having such a baptism of fire in MotoGP, Rossi has tipped his compatriot to emerge as a major future star in MotoGP.  But two…

Colin Edwards has heaped praise on Yamaha after his impressive start to the 2010 MotoGP world championship testing campaign. The Texan has finished in the top five in both Sepang tests in Malaysia last month and the double World Superbike…

Suzuki’s factory MotoGP boss Paul Denning has spoken of his delight at the early performances of new recruit Alvaro Bautista. The Spaniard produced easily his best performance on the new GSV-R machine in Sepang recently when he ended the second…

Former MotoGP world championship runner-up Marco Melandri is confident the fact that he will partner another big name Italian star in the same team in 2010 won’t be a major issue. The former world 250GP champion will line-up alongside Marco…

Former MotoGP world championship runner-up Marco Melandri is confident the fact that he will partner another big name Italian star in the same team in 2010 won’t be a major issue.

Nicky Hayden has played down hopes he could emerge as a regular podium contender in 2010 after his impressive top three finish in the recent Sepang MotoGP test in Malaysia.

Relentless by TAS Suzuki took the wraps off their 2010 BSB GSX-R1000 to reveal this sensational new skeletal paintjob. It’s not just the pain that’s different. There’s host of technical changes that they hope will propel new signing Michael Laverty…

BSB testing starts in earnest this week (Thursday, March 4) for some of the top teams at Cartagena, Spain. It’s a hectic four-day test, swiftly followed by another three at Guadix with the influx of even more BSB teams. The…

The Hungarian GP at the new Balatonring looks certain to go ahead later this year. The circuit was due to host the first Hungarian GP since 1992 last season but was dropped off the calendar because building work fell well…

British teenager Scott Redding declared himself happy with progress on his Marc VDS Racing Moto2 machine despite finishing a lowly 28th at the first official test in Valencia. Using Honda’s new spec CBR600RR motor for the first time, Redding logged…

Rain disrupted the final day of Moto2 testing action in Valencia yesterday leaving reigning world 125GP champion Julian Simon on top of the timesheets. In the first official testing using the new spec Honda CBR600RR motor, Simon’s best time from…

Privateer Cup champion Gary Mason has been using the winter break to good effect with a brutal martial arts training regime to prepare himself for the new season on the MSS Colchester Kawasaki. Mason has been training at the Ultimate…

Black Bear Harley-Davidson in Newmarket  has put the finishing touches to the bike they will run for 38-year old Warren Scott in the Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy. The series features at selected BSB rounds this year and Scott said: “The big…

The Swan Honda team are preparing for their main pre-season test ahead of the opening round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as the countdown to the start of the season continues. James Ellison and Stuart Easton will get…

American Ben Spies reckons the help and advice he’s getting from the likes of former world champion Casey Stoner is proving a massive help in him adapting to the MotoGP world championship. The reigning World Superbike champion has been absorbing…

American Ben Spies reckons the help and advice he’s getting from the likes of former world champion Casey Stoner is proving a massive help in him adapting to the MotoGP world championship.

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Silverstone track developments on schedule

Silverstone’s new track developments are nearing completion with the new layout and spectator facilities expected to be finished by the end of the month. The Northamptonshire circuit will host BSB, WSB and MotoGP events during 2010. Silverstone’s Managing Director Richard…

BSB Blog: Sun shines on Guadix BSB test

After the heavy early morning snow had cleared the Guadix BSB test got underway at around 14.45pm yesterday. An hour later the track had virtually dried out and Guadix looked picture postcard perfect – the neatly manicured circuit, framed by…

Tunstall undecided on BSB Evo

Tom Tunstall is facing an agonising decision whether or not to switch to BSB Evo or stay in the BSB class. The former Privateer Cup Honda rider tried both configurations of engine at Cartagena and is sure which way to…

Relentless Suzuki create impression in Spain

Relentless by TAS Suzuki pair Alastair Seeley and Michael Laverty showed their potential with some impressive laps times at the Cartagena BSB test, despite having about half the track time of their rivals. MCN asked them about their test: Michael…

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