Articles by Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter fought to his 15th victory in the 2022 FIM Supersport World Championship, beating championship rival Lorenzo Baldassarri in a San Juan Villicum classic. Ten Kate Racing’s Dominique Aegerter backed up his race […]

Z: The Best Letter for 2023

The letter Z, iconic, strong, supportive, the foundation of the alphabet. When it comes to unrivaled legacy’s look no further than Z: The Best Letter for 2023. Kawasaki‘s Z has caused quite the excitement in […]

Big way Ironman GNCC closing out 2022 season

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong capped off the 2022 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) season in a big way, capturing third overall at the season finale in Crawfordsville, Indiana. With an incredible number […]

American didn’t give up Circuito San Juan Villicum WorldSBK

Battling San Juan Round for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team On Sunday at the Circuito San Juan Villicum, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff battled back to 12th in Race 2, while Kohta Nozane […]

WorldSBK in Argentina: ups and downs in the Andes

San Juan. There were plenty of ups and downs for BMW Motorrad Motorsport during the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race weekend in San Juan, Argentina. The tenth round of the season took place in […]

AMA EnduroCross claws grabs Prescott Valley Rider

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker captured podium finishes in the first two motos at Round 4 of the 2022 AMA Endurocross Series. Later in the night, he faced adversity in the final moto […]

Electrifying Superpole Race victory at 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship

Sensational Superpole Race Comeback Win for Razgatlıoğlu, P2 in Race 2 Argentina fan-favourite and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu delivered an electrifying Superpole Race victory at the tenth round of the 2022 […]

Superb start but difficult WorldSSP Argentinean round

Outstanding Bautista: second place in Superpole Race before the victory in Race-2. After a superb start, Rinaldi finishes fifth. Difficult Argentinean round for Bulega: P8 in WorldSSP. Alvaro Bautista rounds off another stellar weekend by […]

2022 MotoGP World Championship hopes alive this weekend

Fabio Quartararo kept his 2022 MotoGP World Championship hopes alive this weekend as he flew to third position at the Sepang International Circuit aboard his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP machine. MotoGP World Champion Fabio […]

WorldSSP Aegerter treats himself to a double

The Ducati rider wins Race 2 as well and increases his lead in the championship, Razgatlioglu takes comfort in his Superpole Race win; in WorldSSP Aegerter treats himself to a double FOCUS ON […]

Extremely close between top three at 2022 Andalucia Rally

Luciano Benavides has finished the 2022 Andalucia Rally in third place overall. A strong ride on the short, final stage of the Spanish event saw the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider secure his second consecutive event […]

2022 Andalucia Rally successfully completed

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has successfully completed the 2022 Andalucia Rally, finishing in second place. Opening the fourth stage of this final round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, the KTM 450 […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team wins the MotoGP 2022 team title

The Ducati Lenovo Team wins the MotoGP 2022 team title thanks to another stunning victory by Pecco Bagnaia, first across the finish line in Sepang ahead of Enea Bastianini. Sixth Jack Miller Francesco Bagnaia confirms […]

Fantastic win for Ducati at WorldSSP Argentinean Round San Juan circuit

Fantastic win for Bautista in Race 1 of the Argentinean Round at the San Juan circuit. Rinaldi starts well and finishes fifth. Difficult WSSP race for Bulega with P11. Starting from P3, Bautista took the lead […]

Enthusiastic fans turned out in their thousands for MotoGP’s return

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23 Alex Rins: 5th (+ 11.923) Joan Mir: 19th (+ 41.838) The enthusiastic fans turned out in their thousands for MotoGP’s return to action at Sepang, and the first […]

TOP EIGHT FOR RESILIENT KTM AT MALAYSIAN MOTOGP

The penultimate Grand Prix of the season drew MotoGP to the sweltering climes of the Sepang International Circuit and under cloudy skies Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder scored another top ten result to […]

MotoGP brought the world back to hot Sepang International Circuit

The nineteenth and penultimate round of 2022 MotoGP brought the world championship back to the hot and difficult conditions of the Sepang International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez raced to 4th in Moto2™ […]

STIFLING HUMIDITY OF MOTOGP SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

The nineteenth and second-to-last Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP world championship campaign brought the eastern global stint of the series to an end as Malaysia and the Sepang International Circuit made a popular and […]

Stage 5 from Remz El Quebir to Dakhla Andalucia Rally 2022

Ténéré World Raid Team Power Through Stage 5 in Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team finished the Moroccan section of the Africa Eco Race on Saturday by claiming another strong result. Alessandro […]

Andalucia Rally 2022 – toughest Stage 3

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has topped the timesheets on day three of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Racing skillfully through what the organizers described as the toughest stage of the event, the KTM […]

WorldSBK Team Produce Late Charge in San Juan Race 1

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Produce Late Charge in San Juan Race 1 In the Argentinian round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at San Juan, Garrett Gerloff finished Race 1 in 13th, with […]

No other rider could match the defending champion WorldSBK pace

Razgatlıoğlu Immediately Sets the Pace in Argentina Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu once again topped Friday’s Free Practice with an impressive lap time of 1’37.511, as the tenth round of […]

Sepang International Circuit shone fondly on MotoGP field

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22 Alex Rins: 5th – 1’58.575 (+ 0.785) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’59.145 (+ 1.355) The Sepang International Circuit shone fondly on the MotoGP field on Saturday, with leaden […]

Battles Back to Podium during Stage 4 Africa Eco Race

Botturi Battles Back to the Podium during Stage 4 of the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi bounced back after a technical issue on Thursday, followed by a penalty, to […]

Rather difficult day for Ducati at WorldSBK Argentina

Top 3 for Bautista after Friday free practices at San Juan. Rinaldi finishes 12th. Good debut for Bulega (P9) in Argentina Free practice for the WorldSBK Argentinean round ended with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi […]

Penultimate round of 2022 MotoGP season Sepang International Circuit

Malaysian GP: Bagnaia ends the first day of free practice at Sepang in 11th position after going second in FP2 in mixed track conditions. Miller 14th Francesco Bagnaia finished with the 11th fastest time overall […]

Consistency on Opening Day at Argentina WorldSBK

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Show Consistency on Opening Day at Argentina The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit San Juan Villicum, Argentina, with Garrett Gerloff going tenth fastest in […]

MotoGP 2022 Sepang International Circuit – Qualification

20 intense and simmering laps of the Sepang International Circuit will begin tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing launching from the fifth row for what will be the penultimate round of the 2022 season. […]

Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards

Welcome to Inspiration Friday week #219: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards! Blue waters, iconic waves, hot and sunny Melbourne and two of the best supercross riders today at FIM WSX and URBNSURF, mix it up and […]

Tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race 2022

Ténéré World Raid Team Continue the Charge During Stage 3 at Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team rose to the challenge during a tricky Stage 3 at the Africa Eco Race, with […]

Friday’s sessions were ‘in at the deep end’ at Sepang MotoGP

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21st Alex Rins: 2nd – 1’59.576 (+ 0.097) Joan Mir: 5th – 1’59.951 (+ 0.472) MotoGP has finally returned to Malaysia for the first race weekend at Sepang International […]

STRONG START TO FINAL ROUND OF ANDALUCIA RALLY FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

October 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has placed third fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Excelling over the demanding Spanish tracks and terrain, the Argentinian completed the gruelling 315-kilometre timed special in just short of […]

First intercontinental round of 2022 WorldSBK season

The Argentinean weekend, the first of three intercontinental rounds – along with Indonesia and Australia – that will bring the 2022 WorldSBK season to an end, kicks off tomorrow with free practice scheduled at 10.25 am (3.25 […]

Africa Eco Race Stage 2

Ténéré World Raid Team’s Botturi Powers to Stage 2 Win in Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi used all his experience and skill to secure the Stage 2 victory in […]

Zink Ranch Enduro Sand Springs – Worcs Mesquite – West Hare Scrambles Boise

National Enduro Zink Ranch Enduro Sand Springs, OK Oct. 16th 2022 Round 9 of the National Enduro series took us across the country to Oklahoma. Just Northwest of Tulsa. Conditions ended up being good, due […]

NEW RED BULL KTM TEAM MANAGER IN 2023 MXGP RESHUFFLE

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have made several strategic changes to their FIM MXGP World Championship structure that will funnel into their bids for success in 2023 Grand Prix. Chief among those is a fresh […]

MotoGP Season on high following sensational victory achieved by Alex Rins

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 19. Team Suzuki Ecstar enter the penultimate round of the season on a high following the sensational victory achieved by Alex Rins just days ago in Australia. The next […]

Duo Earn Supported Spot on 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Grid

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that two riders from the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale, winner Emiliano Ercolani and runner-up Evann Plaindoux, have earned a fully supported spot on the Yamaha […]

Strong Start to Africa Eco Race

Strong Start to Africa Eco Race for Ténéré World Raid Team The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, enjoyed a positive opening day as they completed the first stage of […]

First match point for World Title at Sepang International Circuit

Francesco Bagnaia will have his first match point for the World Title at the Sepang International Circuit, a Malaysian track located not far from Kuala Lumpur, which this weekend will host the Malaysian GP, the […]

Best result of 2022 at Bennetts British Superbike season finale BSB

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17 Danny Kent: GSX-R-1000R – 8-6-8 Christian Iddon: GSX-R1000R – DNF-7-9 Danny Kent took his best result of the year at the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike season finale at […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EXPANDS 2023 MOTO2 & MOTO3 ROAD RACING

Husqvarna Motorcycles is hoping to become a protagonist in yet another sphere of MotoGP™ next year after forging a union with the resourceful and competitive Moto2 team Intact GP to form ‘LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact […]

Rallye du Maroc – Andalucia Rally – Dakar Rally

Luciano Benavides will return to competition this week as he takes on the Andalucia Rally in Spain. Fresh from his runner-up finish at the Rallye du Maroc less than two weeks ago, the FR 450 […]

X-Raid developed Yamaha-powered YXZ1000R prototype SSV

Upgraded YXZ1000R Prototype Set for Final Development Test at Andalucía Rally The X-Raid developed, and Yamaha-powered YXZ1000R prototype SSV will undergo the final step in its development process ahead of the 2023 Dakar Rally, with […]

Andalucia Rally 2022

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is ready to take on the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Postponed earlier in the year, the Spanish event now marks the fourth and final round of this year’s FIM […]

Argentina Kicks off overseas leg of 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK

San Juan. BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off the overseas leg of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in the west of Argentina this weekend (21st to 23rd October). The tenth event of the season […]

Race-winning potential and setting new NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle track record

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Although showing race-winning potential and setting a new Pro Stock Motorcycle track record, a wild ride across the centerline in early eliminations and stiff competition in the NHRA […]

Can’t Dodge This 2023 Hornet!

We drag race the new 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T vs the new 2023 Honda Hornet CB750; what has more string? 285 horsepower, 383lb-ft toque and best in-class power-to-weight ratio the new 2023 Dodge Hornet has […]

Pirelli at the foot of the Andes for WorldSBK

At the San Juan Villicum circuit in Argentina, the battle between the championship leader Bautista, Razgatlioglu and Rea is renewed TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The tenth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, […]

Four world titles for Metzeler in enduro

The final act of the FIM Enduro World Championship was staged in Germany: Verona, already E1 class champion, was crowned World Champion in the EnduroGP class with a day to spare, while Freeman and Edmondson […]

Powerful race in Mesquite Nevada World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS)

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton rode a powerful race in Mesquite, Nevada, taking second overall at Round 9 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS). Steadiness has been a trait that Walton has […]

MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo crashes and title lead slip away in Australia

Quartararo Relinquishes Championship Lead in Australia Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo saw his title lead slip away in Australia this weekend, after crashing out of the Australian Grand Prix, unhurt, at turn two while […]

AMA National Enduro Championship Sand Springs Oklahoma Results

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Craig DeLong and Thad DuVall put forth consistent performances at the ninth round of the AMA National Enduro Championship, coming away with sixth and seventh-place finishes, respectively, in Sand […]

2022 AS RUNNER-UP IN ENDURO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Signing off on a terrific 2022 EnduroGP World Championship campaign, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mikael Persson has ended his fight for the Enduro3 World Championship title as runner-up. With the outcome of the championship going down […]

WorldSBK Looking for Long-Haul Points Haul in Argentina

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Looking for Long-Haul Points Haul in Argentina The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team and its riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli head overseas to Argentina for the first long-haul […]

EnduroGP 2022 – Zschopau Germany Results

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has dominated proceedings at the seventh and final round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship to claim victory on both days of racing at the iconic Zschopau venue […]

Back on track in Australia after long hiatus caused by pandemic

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 16 Alex Rins: 1st Joan Mir: 18th (+ 23.489) The entire paddock was desperate to get back on track in Australia after the long hiatus caused by the pandemic, […]

Alex Marquez hits Jack Miller and crashed during MotoGP Phillip Island

Pecco Bagnaia is the new MotoGP Championship leader. As he closed the Australian GP in third place, held this afternoon at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider succeeded in his […]

2022 KTM GP Academy Phillip Island – Race

The Animoca Brands Australian Grand Prix was the scene for round eighteen of twenty in 2022 MotoGP™ and the KTM GP Academy toasted podium results in Moto3™ for Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Öncü and […]

CHALLENGING AUSTRALIAN MOTOGP AS 2022 SEASON NEARS A CONCLUSION

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing came through 27 demanding laps of the Phillip Island circuit with championship points as Brad Binder battled brilliantly to classify 10th and Miguel Oliveira sped back to 12th for round […]

MORE Moto3 SPOILS FOR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES

MotoGP™ headed south in the latest swing of the transcontinental stage of the 2022 season and with the quick, sweeping and majestic Phillip Island circuit, close to the city of Melbourne staging the first Australian […]

Ducati will start from MotoGP front row for 11th time this season

Front-row start for Pecco Bagnaia at the Australian GP, third in qualifying. Jack Miller, eighth, will start from the third row at Phillip Island Jorge Mart󠇧in sets the new circuit record at Phillip Island and […]

Final round of BSB Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 14. Christian Iddon will return to action for the Buildbase Suzuki team at the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this weekend, while Charlie […]

MotoGP 2022 Phillip Island – Qualification Results

The spectacular flow and challenging climate of Phillip Island welcomed back the growl of MotoGP for the first time since 2019 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the quickest KTM RC16 racer […]

MotoGP Phillip Island warmed up for second day of action

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 15. Alex Rins: 10th – 1’28.541 (+ 0.774) Joan Mir: 14th – Q1 Phillip Island warmed up for the second day of action, with times dropping and action building. […]

Inspiration Friday: Zero Road Traffic Casualties

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Zero road traffic casualties week #218! This is an interesting one this week and well worth the read if you are a driver, rider or pedestrian. Honda‘s human-machine interface with a goal […]

Fielding latest-spec 2023 Yamaha R1 incredible achievement

GMT94 Yamaha Step Up to WorldSBK with Lorenzo Baldassarri Three-time FIM Endurance World Champions and FIM Supersport World Championship front-runners GMT94 Yamaha will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2023, fielding a […]

The balance of Ducati today is positive and so I am happy

Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) tops Friday at Phillip Island ahead of the Desmosedici GP of Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) The Ducati Lenovo Team riders took part in two free practice sessions today, both held […]

Closed the gap at the top of FIM Superbike World Championship standings

Last weekend, Yamaha was crowned Manufacturers’ Champions in both the FIM Supersport World Championship and FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, with bLU cRU graduate Alvaro Diaz lifting the title in the WorldSSP300 class at Portimao. […]

MotoGP field finally made return to much-loved Phillip Island