Francisco Chaleco Lopez Not Present in Dakar 2015, Calls It Quits with Motorcycles
31 Dec 2014, 09:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Chilean rider Francesco “Chaleco” Lopez will not take part in the 2015 edition of the Dakar Rally. His decision was made after a severe knee injury had to be operated. Lopez, 39, also de...
Watch the Dakar 2015 Official Teaser
30 Dec 2014, 10:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We are only days ahead the start of the most grueling cross-country event of the year, the Dakar Rally. We are happy to be able to show you the official Dakar 2015 teaser video, which is anyway, ver...
2015 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Preview Is Giving Us Goosebumps
24 Dec 2014, 09:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is undoubtedly the sickest, craziest, most thrilling and the most dangerous road race in the motorcycling world. With the bikes ridden at MotoGP speeds on everyday co...
KTM Appoints Alex Hofmann as MotoGP Test Rider for Developing the Entire Bike
17 Dec 2014, 14:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We knew things are on the move at KTM as the 2017 MotoGP comeback announced by Mattighofen were already under way since the last summer. The Austrian manufacturer has appointed MotoGP rider Alex Hof...
Watch the 2015 Yamaha R1 Transformed into a MotoAmerica Superbike
16 Dec 2014, 16:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like Yamaha is betting big money on the all-new, updated YZF-R1 machine. The house of Iwata is planning a full-on charge in the Superbike classes, with special care given to the equally new...
Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa Ask for a More Manageable Bike
2 Dec 2014, 16:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Life is not going to be easy for the Repsol Honda mechanics in 2015, as it looks like they will have to do quite a lot to make the two contracted riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa happy. What see...
An All-Marquez Repsol Honda Team in 2017?
28 Nov 2014, 10:51 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / How does having the Marquez brothers as colleagues in team Repsol Honda sounds? To some, this might sound a little bit wacky, but in reality, things are not that far from seeing this happening. At l...
Marc Marquez Gives Up Dreams of Racing in MotoGP and Moto2 Simultaneously
25 Nov 2014, 14:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2014 FIM Gala took place at the Villamarta theater in Jerez, Spain with an attendance of around 500 guests. The three 2014 World Champions have been handed their medals in a festive environment,...
Suzuki with Two More Bikes in MotoGP, Still Has a Lot of Work Ahead, Aprilia Eyes Podium
24 Nov 2014, 14:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / “So it begins, again!” Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio must've said ahead of the wildcard appearance in the final round of the 2014 championship in Valencia. Unfortunately, things en...
Watch the Unrideables, the Retro GP Documentary
14 May 2013, 11:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A great piece of motorcycle racing history has been spotted by Asphalt and Rubber and we're so glad we can share it with you and spread the word: the Unrideables, a movie made by Britain's...
2014 MotoGP Attendance Increases, So Does the Number of Crashes
18 Nov 2014, 15:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It was a very good year for Dorna and the Grand Prix series it holds the rights to. Official sources have released the attendance figures for the entire year, and it looks like they are on an upward...
2014 MotoGP Is Over, Marquez Sets New Record
10 Nov 2014, 09:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The last racing weekend of 2014 is over and the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia saw quite a lot of action for the final showdown of the season. Valentino Rossi prevented Marc Marquez from adding a...
Marquez Tops Valencia Practice, Marc VDS Gets Title Sponsor, More Rider News
8 Nov 2014, 11:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez has just taken one more step towards new records in the MotoGP history books after he topped the first three Free Practice sessions ahead of the last round of the season in Valencia. Th...
Marquez Wins the Sepang Crashfest, Equals Doohan's 12-Victory Record
27 Oct 2014, 12:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez returned to winning in the searing Malaysian heat. This is the 12th victory this year, putting him on par with MotoGP Legend Mick Doohan. However, as the 2014 season still has a final a...
Marquez Breaks Pole Record, Pol Espargaro Breaks Leg Bone in Huge Crash
25 Oct 2014, 08:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It’s time to witness sporting history in the making, with Marc Marquez adding again his name in the MotoGP books. Dani Pedrosa topped FP3 earlier this morning, followed by Lorenzo and MM93, wi...
Dani Pedrosa Leads Friday Practice at Sepang after FP2 Rain
24 Oct 2014, 12:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The penultimate showdown of the 2014 MotoGP season got underway at Sepang in Malaysia, as the first two Free Practice sessions led the way to this weekend’s race. The morning practice took pla...
Rossi Wins Crash-Packed Phillip Island Race, Smith Achieves Maiden MotoGP Podium
20 Oct 2014, 10:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Valentino Rossi found an amazing way to celebrate his 250th GP race in the career with a spectacular victory in the Australian round at Phillip Island yesterday. After the many crashes the Aussie tr...
Another Pole for Marquez, Ducati Makes It to First Row with Crutchlow
18 Oct 2014, 09:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez showed a good pace in the Qualifying session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island and managed to clinch another pole position. In the third Free Practice outing of the w...
Jorge Lorenzo Tops Friday at Phillip Island after Free Practice Crashfest
17 Oct 2014, 09:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This weekend Australia is getting plenty of action as the 16 round of the 2014 MotoGP World Championship gets underway at the Phillip Island circuit south of Melbourne. The Friday practice is over a...
How His Helmet Saved Valentino Rossi, No Honda RC213V-RS until 2015
16 Oct 2014, 14:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / AGV Helmets released the data and conclusions after analyzing the way Valentino Rossi’s helmet protected his head during his crash in the Aragon Grand Prix more than a fortnight ago. We alread...