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Scorching Friday Free Practice for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Donington Park

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli opened Round 8 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship under unusually hot and sunny skies at Donington Park. One of the most popular rounds on the […]

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Can Öncü Storms to Pole Position at Donington Park, Arenas to Start Second

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü will start the first WorldSSP race of the weekend in Round 8 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at Donington Park on pole position in the afternoon’s delayed Superpole session. The Pata Yamaha […]

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Gardner and Manzi Complete Productive Friday at Donington Park

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed a productive opening day at Donington Park as the eighth round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway. With the emphasis firmly on race preparation, Remy […]

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Iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed Tribute from Ducati

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ducati legends and current champions unite at Goodwood House as the world celebrates 100 years of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s history Goodwood, UK, 9th July 2026 – Ducati marked a historic milestone at the Goodwood Festival of […]

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Donington Park to chase two important results in the 2026 WorldSBK season

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Prosecco DOC UK Round, the eighth round of the 2026 WorldSBK season, comes with plenty of motivation for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. The outstanding results achieved by Nicolò Bulega and Iker […]

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Oldenburg with a Top 20 Finish at Red Bud Buchanan

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Buchanan, MI Round Five July 4th, 2026 Oldenburg with a Top 20 Finish at Red Bud The AMA Pro Motocross Championship made its traditional Fourth of July stop at the iconic RedBud MX in Buchanan, Michigan, […]

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Twisty and fascinating Sachsenring circuit

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP paddock moves to Germany for the eleventh round of the 2026 season, at the twisty and fascinating Sachsenring circuit, which this year marks the final crucial stage before the usual summer break. […]

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Aprilia Racing in Germany for the eleventh round of the season on the Sachsenring

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN AND MARCO BEZZECCHI ON THE TRACK FOR THE FINAL RACE AHEAD OF THE SUMMER BREAK Aprilia Racing is back on track for the eleventh round of the season – the last one ahead […]

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Pirelli relies exclusively on the 2026 standard range tyres for Donington

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The softest rear solutions are selected for the eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, at a circuit where weather conditions can play a crucial role · Softest rear range solutions. Taking place this weekend […]

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Pata Maxus Yamaha Returns Home for Donington Park UK WorldSBK Round

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha will have extra motivation on home soil as the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship head towards Round 8 in the United Kingdom at Donington Park from 10-12 July, the series reaching its […]

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KODY KOPP TAKES PHOTO-FINISH VICTORY ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R IN AFT SUPERTWINS ACTION ON DUQUION MILE

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Briar Bauman Fourth on Harley-Davidson XG750R; Kopp Keeps Series Points Lead MILWAUKEE (July 5, 2026) – Latus Motors Racing/Harley-Davidson/BMC Racing rider Kody Kopp raced a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle to win a thrilling photo finish […]

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Neave ties FIM Flat Track World Championship lead in Croatia

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

British lion Tim Neave (Ducati – VRX Dirt Store Ducati) roared to the top of the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship standings with his second victory in seven days tying him for the series […]

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Join us for the historic 100th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE)

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Want to Ride in the World’s Most Iconic Enduro Event? Join us for the historic 100th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), taking place in Grândola (Alentejo Region), Portugal, from October 12–17. […]

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MXGP of South Africa: Everts delivers on championship return to Johannesburg

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing completed round 11 of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship with Liam Everts securing sixth overall at the returning MXGP of South Africa. Back on African soil for the first […]

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026 Grand Prix of Germany will mark the track debut with the Moto2™ riders of Pirelli’s

Jul 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

For the demanding German circuit, Pirelli makes available to the intermediate class the D0922 rear, already the race reference in 2025, and the new F0468 specification · Two medium compounds for Moto2™, one being ‘all new’. The 2026 […]

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