Marco Simoncelli – 1987-2011
Today, we have lost a talented and entertaining rider to the sport. No words can express our sadness… Ciao, Marco! We miss you already. Our thoughts are with Marco’s relatives, friends, the MotoGP family and all the fans out there x Read More →
MotoGP – Photos: Phillip Island Celebrations
125cc - Luis Salom - 2nd place - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports 125cc - Sandro Cortese - Winner - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports 125cc - Johann Zarco - 3rd place - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports 125cc - Salom splashes the champagne - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Phillip Island - 125cc podium - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Moto2 - Alex De Angelis - Winner - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Moto2 - De Angelis lifts... [Read More...]
MotoGP – Interview with Karel Abraham
Interview and article by Sam Tickell We were able catch up with MotoGP rider, Karel Abraham at the Iveco Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Abraham who rides for the Cardion AB Motoracing Ducati squad, made his debut in the top class in 2011. Many thought he would fail to make an impression after spending over 100 races in the junior classes for one win and another podium. He has, however, proved his doubters wrong with solid performances and two seventh... [Read More...]
MotoGP – Phillip Island – Catch up with Bradl (Moto2) & Photo Gallery 2
On Saturday, our man on track, Sam Tickell, caught up with Stefan Bradl. Here is his article, followed by photos taken at Phillip Island. Stefan Bradl has taken the Moto2 paddock by surprise in 2011. The German rider races with the Viessmann Kiefer Racing team on a Kalex Moto2 chassis dominated the start of the season, winning three of the first four races. “It has been a great season so far. The start of the season was really good. We dominated... [Read More...]
MotoGP – Phillip Island – Photo Gallery 1
Here are some photos taken by Sam Tickell at Phillip Island on Friday. Capirossi and Hayden - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Cudlin, Simoncelli, Bautista by the sea - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Hayden and Aoyama - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Lorenzo - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Pedrosa and Cudlin get close - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports De Puniet in colourful setting - Photo: Sam Tickell / MotoRaceReports Spies... [Read More...]
Magny-Cours WSBK – Grid Girls Photo Gallery
All photos: Stuart Dallas for MotoRaceReports Effenbert Liberty girls in the paddock PATA Aprilia girl PATA Aprilia girl Step Racing girl Effenbert Liberty girls (with Jakub Smrz) Effenbert Liberty girl 777 RR girl Effenbert Liberty girl Effenbert Liberty girl SBK girl in Parc Ferme SBK girl in Parc Ferme Effenbert Liberty girls in the paddock Step Racing girl Kawasaki girl Effenbert Liberty girl Effenbert Liberty girl Aprilia girl PATA Aprilia girl Althea... [Read More...]
Jorge Lorenzo’s Blog Translated – Chapter 15
Jorge’s original blog can be found HERE Motegi - The finishing line - Photo: Yamaha Racing 2011 WE MUST CONTINUE LIKE THIS! by Jorge Lorenzo on Monday, 03 October 2011 at 13:42 Hello Everyone! Yesterday I was on the podium and recovered a few points from Casey Stoner. But they were only four, so I am 40 points behind with three GPs left before the end of the MotoGP World Championship. The Japanese Grand Prix was crazy, part of it was because of... [Read More...]
WSBK – Magny-Cours Race 2 Results
In a masterful performance, Carlos Checa held off another late surge by Marco Melandri to win race two at Magny-Cours. Melandri passed teammate Eugene Laverty in the very late stages of the race, leaving little time to challenge Checa’s lead. All photos: Stuart Dallas for MotoRaceReports Eugene Laverty Marco Melandri Carlos Checa Leon Haslam Melandri- "The guy drives well" Marco Melandri arrives at Parc Ferme Eugene Laverty arrives... [Read More...]
WSBK – Magny-Cours Race 2 Grid
I was fortunate enough to be on the grid for race two… All photos: Stuart Dallas for MotoRaceReports Jonathan Rea prepares to start from pole position for the second time, but unfortunately his bike let him down Carlos Checa looks calm and collected on the grid Leon Haslam licks his lips in anticipation of repeating his race 1 podium Leon Camier looks focused Marco Melandri Maxime Berger hope to improve on his race 1 performance in front of... [Read More...]
WSBK – Magny-Cours Race 1 Results
Carlos Checa won his first Superbike World Championship with a commanding race one win at Magny-Cours. After starting third on the grid he quickly moved up to lead the way, extending his lead with each lap without ever being challenged. Marco Melandri, who was the only other rider left with a shot at the championship coming in to this round, finished second after a late surge, with Leon Haslam taking third place, just over half a second ahead of Camier. All... [Read More...]
