WSBK – Magny-Cours Gallery
A selection of track, pitlane and paddock show photos from Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Magny-Cours. All photos: Stuart Dallas for MotoRaceReports Jonathan Rea smiles for a fan's camera Eugene Laverty signs posters for fans Leon Camier signs a photo for a fan's scrapbook Carlos Checa and Marco Melandri shake hands and pose for pictures after the press conference Troy Corser Troy Corser signs posters for fans during Saturday's pit walk The... [Read More...]
WSBK – Rea takes pole position at Magny-Cours
Jonathan Rea has won the Superpole here at Magny-Cours, with Laverty and Checa hot on his tail. Camier missed out on third place by the tiniest of margins but came fourth to complete the first row. All photos: Stuart Dallas for MotoRaceReports Jonathan Rea took pole position with a 1:37.490 second lap Eugene Laverty took second place Championship leader, Carlos Checa, took third Leon Camier came fourth to complete the first row Rea, Laverty and Camier... [Read More...]
Jorge Lorenzo’s blog translated – Chapter 14
Jorge’s original blog can be found HERE Aragon - Photo from Jorge Lorenzo's blog Damage limitation Hello all, I return once again after suffering on the bike. I had a difficult weekend in Alcañiz. I was looking forward to fight for something more than the podium. It was not possible, even in the end and I have to be thankful for the podium I got, those 16 points that me set back 44 points behind Casey. Friday started well. The M1 worked... [Read More...]
Fastest – London Premiere
Tonight was the big Premiere of “Fastest” in London, Leicester Square. I was one of the lucky few who had already seen the film at the media pre-screening a few weeks back so if you would like to read my review and interview with Mark Neale (Director), please click HERE Bradley Smith, Cal Crutchlow, Eugene Laverty and Chaz Davies were some of the riders who turned up at the event. Mark Neale was unable to attend as he had to be home in LA. However,... [Read More...]
Track Tuesday – Christin
You know the deal – every Tuesday we take it to the track. We feature riders, racers, and track addicts just like you who love the sport and do it in the safest way possible, meet Christin also known as @SiCOKi161! When did you first start riding a motorcycle? What got you involved? Christin: I first started riding in 2008. I took and passed the MSF course in 2006, but didn’t have a motorcycle I could ride on a regular basis... [Read More...]
MotoGP Fan of the Week – Aragón – Laura
You know the drill – for each MotoGP round we introduce you to a fellow fan. Meet our MotoGP Fan of the Week, @XMissLorenzo99X from South Yorkshire, UK! How long have you followed motorcycle racing? Laura: Since 2008. Have you ever attended races at any level? Laura: I went to my first MotoGP race last year (2010) at Silverstone. I would love to go to more in the future, especially Laguna Seca. What got you into motorcycle racing? Laura: James... [Read More...]
Big photos / Wallpapers from Misano MotoGP
Help yourself to some big photos from Dave Contini. Click on each picture to access the bigger size. Read More →
Misano MotoGP Photos: Bikes, bits and Girls
A photo gallery from Dave Contini who was at Misano last weekend. Read More →
Lorenzo’s blog translated – Chapter 13
Here is Jorge’s new blog after the Misano round. The original in Spanish can be found HERE Jorge testing the 1000cc in Misano - Photo: Yamaha Racing Misano, finally! Hello!!!! I really wanted to write a blog with good humor. The previous ones have been complicated, with very few words, without knowing what to say. Today is different. We have returned to win, and the truth is that conquering Misano was glorious. It is a track I like and I think... [Read More...]
Remembering Shoya Tomizawa today
Photo: TECHNOMAG-CIP - PSP/LUKASZ SWIDEREK On the 5th of September 2010, we lost a talented young rider to the sport. Shoya Tomizawa made history by becoming the first Moto2 winner in Qatar, in April 2010. He had a bright racing career ahead and a beaming smile that lit the paddock. It was the first time I had to announce a tragic news to many of Motorcycle Racing fans as I was doing live commentary that day on Twitter via @MotoRaceFeed. As a result,... [Read More...]
