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...]
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...]
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...]
MotoGP Stat of the Day
In 2010, Aragon and Japan were the only two GP events where Lorenzo failed to get on the podium. 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...]
