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...
First Ducati Pole in 4 Years, Redding with Marc VDS, No More Astroturf
11 Oct 2014, 08:19 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / At Motegi Andrea Dovizioso brought Ducati the first pole position after Casey Stoner’s in Valencia back in 2010. This is a great achievement after the first two timed sessions yesterday, when ...
Dovizioso Tops Motegi Friday, Pedrosa Does an Insane Stoppie · Video
10 Oct 2014, 09:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati is off to a good start in the first two Free Practice sessions ahead of this year’s 15th round, the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. The Twin Ring of Motegi saw Jorge Lorenzo posting the best...
Ducati Maintains Open Class Privileges after Aragon Podium
9 Oct 2014, 15:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It was a dramatic MotoGP round at Aragon, loaded with wipe outs, white flags and which ended with a most surprising podium, at least for two thirds of it. Still, after Cal Crutchlow’s finish i...
Anime and Manga for Motegi 2014
8 Oct 2014, 14:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It goes without saying that the whole MotoGP and WSBK racing series would definitely be as dull as it gets, of not even cease to exist (the premier class) without the massive involvement of the Japa...
Fast MotoGP News: Baz and Laverty at NGM Forward and Aspar, Marquez' Early Title Chances
6 Oct 2014, 15:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Eugene Laverty will replace Hiroshi Aoyama as Nicky Hayden’s team mate at Drive M7 Aspar in 2015, adding even more to the fun side of MotoGP. After Aleix Espargaro and his younger brother Pol,...
Suzuki Confirms Maverick Vinales and Aleix Espargaro, Pramac Signs Petrucci
1 Oct 2014, 14:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The deals are finally done and the news is official, as a recent statement from Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced the names of the two factory riders who will be at the helm of the new bi...
Rossi and More Crash at Aragon, Aleix Espargaro Podium Debut, Lorenzo Wins
29 Sep 2014, 11:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yesterday’s race at Motorland Aragon was as dramatic as it was chaotic and exceedingly rewarding for the audience. What began as a dry race turned into a race in the rain in the last third, ma...
Ducati Quite Fast at Aragon, Barbera's Bike On Fire, One Lap with Rossi
27 Sep 2014, 10:14 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 800th Grand Prix race is drawing near at Aragon as the first three Free Practice sessions have ended this morning. With the first three FPs counting towards the Qailyfying rounds, we’re th...
Fast MotoGP News: Suzuki Tests End with Injured De Puniet, Nicky Hayden Returns at Aragon
25 Sep 2014, 15:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It’s been quite a busy time at Mugello as no less than three teams have scheduled testing sessions at the famous track. However, as Aprilia and Ducati were able follow their schedule, the same...
Yamaha Offers Forward Engines and New Frames, Miller Jumps from Moto3 to MotoGP
20 Sep 2014, 07:10 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha Racing Team has announced a completely new strategic alignment in the Open Class for the 2015 season and beyond. Lin Jarvis has talked to MCN and he was rather specific: in the absence of oth...
Ducati's Reasons to be Happy
18 Sep 2014, 14:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / You know how things roll in the world of powersports: the crazier and more dangerous the sport is, the more devout fans of a certain team, sportsman, sportswoman or brand are. Remember how some year...
KTM Works Hard on the MotoGP Bike, Will Aspar or Forward Racing Court Them?
17 Sep 2014, 15:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the MotoGP grid will become more crowded, if not starting with the next season, certainly from 2016. Aprilia has joined hands with Gresini and will field two factory bikes next year, w...
Fast MotoGP News: Bautista with Aprilia, Di Meglio Operated, Avintia Tests Ducati
16 Sep 2014, 13:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Alvaro Bautista is stepping in as the first rider confirmed for a factory seat with Aprilia Gresini Racing team. The Spaniard has signed a two-year deal, and is now returning to ride Noale machinery...
Marc VDS with a Satellite Honda and Redding in 2015, Bikes Become Lighter, BMW Deal Carries On
16 Sep 2014, 12:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc VDS Racing Team is stepping up to MotoGP in 2015, as Fausto Gresini announced he will no longer retain the satellite Honda RC213V after the current championship ends and will be joining Aprilia...
Rossi Wins in Front of Home Crowd at Misano as Marquez Crashes
15 Sep 2014, 11:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It’s been a glorious weekend for many of the Italian MotoGP riders in Misano, as the local hero and riding legend Valentino Rossi claimed his first victory after the Assen 2013 one, on the Mar...
New Deal Sees BMW Providing Safety Cars for MotoGP until 2020
15 Sep 2014, 09:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW M and Dorna Sports, the official MotoGP organiser, signed a new deal on Saturday, extending their cooperation until 2020. With this new agreement, BMW will continue to provide the safety cars fo...
TW Steel VR|46 Yamaha Watches Look Smashing
13 Sep 2014, 07:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Sometimes the stars align in such a wondrous way that amazing things appear as if by magic. Funny thing, the same seems to happen when several big names in motorsport get together with a renowned wa...