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The Ducati Lenovo Team starred on opening day of action at French Grand Prix

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team starred on the opening day of action for the French Grand Prix. At Le Mans, Marc Márquez topped the Practice timesheets, with Francesco Bagnaia finishing close behind in third. Márquez, who […]

WorldSBK: Double test action in countdown to the 2025 season opener

January 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the countdown to the start of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, BMW Motorrad Motorsport has completed an intensive double test session. Last week, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team hit the track in […]

Unstable weather returned to WorldSBK action at Circuito Estoril Portugal

October 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Weather Affects GYTR GRT Yamaha Friday in Estoril as Aegerter Returns Dominique Aegerter returned to action at the Circuito Estoril, Portugal, competing alongside teammate Remy Gardner on a busy Friday affected by weather conditions. The […]

Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter return to WorldSBK action at iconic Donington Park

July 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Eager to Shine in Donington Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter return to action at the iconic Donington Park, Great Britain, for the fifth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship this […]

Thrilling weekend of Superbike action at Misano World Circuit

June 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

This weekend saw the return of the Superbike World Championship after a seven-week hiatus in racing action. The Misano World Circuit, Marco Simoncelli, hosted round four of the championship in what couldn’t have been more […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action at Cremona Circuit Italy

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Garnder Goes Fastest in Cremona Test as GYTR GRT Yamaha Discover New Track Remy Gardner led the way as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action in a one-day test at the Cremona […]

Exciting return to rally-raid action with Desafio Ruta 40

May 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is excited to return to rally-raid action with his home race, the Desafio Ruta 40. After four months of training and testing since last competing, the Argentinian is feeling fit […]

MXGP and MX2 teams revved up and ready to burst back into Portugal action

May 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Ready to Tackle Three in a Row! After a two-week break in the calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team had a promising first day of action at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto

April 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team top the practice timesheets in Jerez, Enea Bastianini is eighth. • New outright lap record of the track for Pecco in 1:34.025, rewriting the one he himself had set […]

MotoGP makes speedy return to action at 2024 Lusail International Circuit

March 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP made a speedy return to action for the first of twenty-one rounds in 2024 at the Lusail International Circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing attacked the Grand Prix of Qatar with considerable relish. […]

Plenty action on track with riders from WorldSBK and MotoGP in the mix

January 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão Concludes Winter Test Programme for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea clocked up another productive two days of testing, this time at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – […]

Stoked at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action Anaheim California

January 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire rebounded to a well-deserved second-place finish in the 250SX West Class at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action in Anaheim, California, on a night where 450SX contenders Malcolm Stewart and Christian […]

Last official MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as IRTA test

November 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The last official bout of MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at the Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as the one-day IRTA test allowed teams and riders to try new parts and ideas well ahead of […]

Nail-biting action 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho

October 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A podium finish on night two of this weekend’s 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho completed a fine outing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker, backing up his fourth position on Friday and […]

Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to WorldSBK action at Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto

October 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Off to a Flying Start on Friday Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, enjoying a strong Friday to secure second and fifth on combined times. […]

Bright sunshine characterized the first day of WorldSSP action at Autodromo Internacional do Alvarge in Portimao

September 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista first and Rinaldi third in free practice at Portimao. Bulega ends first day of Supersport in P3 Bright sunshine characterized the first day of action at the Autodromo Internacional do Alvarge in Portimao (Portugal). Free practice […]

Ready to get back to WorldSBK action Autodrom Most Czechia

July 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Next Stop Most for Aegerter and Gardner ahead of Summer Break Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner are ready to get back to action on 28th-30th July at Autodrom Most, Czechia, for the eighth round of […]

Action kicks off in Samota-Sumbawa for MXGP Indonesia

June 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Determined to Dominate, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Set for Scorching Indonesian Double-Header The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have arrived in Indonesia, determined to fight for race wins […]

Sunny first day of action at WorldSSP Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

June 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista tops the timesheet on Misano Friday, with Rinaldi in P4. Bulega on top in WorldSSP with P1 A sunny first day of action at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, stage this weekend of […]

Big Win at Dallas Half-Mile American Flat Track (AFT) action

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Reigning AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees Win Big at Dallas Half-Mile Mees Captures Second Win of the Season, Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson Finishes Third MINNEAPOLIS (April 24, 2023) […]

Endurance Action at Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans this week

March 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s endurance teams have been in action at the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans this week (28-29 March) for official testing ahead of the 24 Heures Motos, which kicks off the 2023 FIM Endurance World. […]

Thrilling weekend of on-track action in power-sapping sand of Riola Sardo

March 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing just concluded a thrilling weekend of on-track action in the power-sapping sand of Riola Sardo in Sardinia. The historic sand track hosted the second round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World […]

This week’s Supercross action in Indianapolis among toughest this season

March 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Conditions for this week’s action in Indianapolis were among the toughest seen this season, with a rut-filled soft terrain challenge awaiting the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. 450MX Christian Craig has been consistent […]

WorldSBK ready to get back in Mandalika action

March 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unpredictable Mandalika Awaits Aegerter and Gardner The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is ready to get back in action on 3rd-5th March at Mandalika International Street Circuit after a thrilling season opener in Phillip Island […]

Edge-of-the-seat SuperEnduro action at 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Riesa Germany

January 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered the goods to claim victory at round two of the 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Riesa, Germany. In what proved to be a night of edge-of-the-seat SuperEnduro […]

FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship action thanks to Milwaukee hardware

December 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM SX-F machinery will be prepared and made ‘race ready’ for FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship action thanks to Milwaukee hardware for the next two years. The American firm will […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEUDLE – OCTOBER 1-2

October 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. The first race weekend in October sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for round 17 of MotoGP™. Alex Rins is joined […]

WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

September 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Decent FP1 session for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Friday at Catalunya The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Garrett Gerloff going eighth fastest in the […]

Tough day as team returned to MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road action

September 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 11. Sam Lochoff (SSP): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 7th Liam Grant (SSP): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 11th Jake Lewis (SBK): Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 9th Richie Escalante (SBK): Suzuki GSX-R1000R – DNF […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at Magny-Cours after long summer break

September 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Strong FP2 Session for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Day 1 at Magny-Cours The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at Magny-Cours after the long summer break, with Garrett Gerloff going sixth […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE AUGUST 13-14

August 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. The second weekend in August sees Suzuki teams in action in the UK and USA. Buildbase Suzuki riders Christian Iddon and Danny Kent and the GSX-R1000R at Round […]

MotoGP action resumes after summer break at British GP Silverstone

August 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders are ready to get back on their Desmosedici GP bikes, five weeks after the last race at Assen, to tackle the twelfth round of the 2022 MotoGP season: the British […]

WEEKEND ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 30-31

July 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 29. The fifth and final weekend in July sees Team Hammer and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR back on track in Minnesota. Richie Escalante and stand-in rider Kyle Wyman will […]

WorldSBK Team returned to action at Autodrom Most

July 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Find Good Pace on Day 1 at Most The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at Autodrom Most, with Garrett Gerloff going ninth fastest on combined times, while […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 23-24

July 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. British Superbikes returns to the track on the fourth weekend of July with the Buildbase Suzuki team and their GSX-R1000R machinery. The fifth round of the Bennetts British […]

WorldSBK Team returned to action today at iconic Donington Park

July 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Solid Opening Day in Donington for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team After a five-week break, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at the iconic Donington Park, with Garrett Gerloff going ninth […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION CALENDAR – JULY 9-10TH

July 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. The second weekend in July sees Suzuki teams in action in America. Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance riders Brandon Hartranft and new 450-class team rider Marshal […]

ESPY Award nomination Best Athlete Men’s Action Sports Category

July 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. congratulates Eli Tomac on a well-deserved ESPY Award nomination in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category. It’s the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider’s first nomination for the prestigious sporting […]

100,000 spectators on race day hungry for MotoGP Grand Prix action

June 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing battled to strong results at the Motul TT Assen as both Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira launched from mid-grid slots to capture 5th and 9th respectively in front of another […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 18-19TH

June 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 17. The third weekend in June sees Suzuki teams in action in the UK, USA and Germany. In the UK, the Buildbase Suzuki team have travelled to the Knockhill […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 11TH

June 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 10. The second weekend in June sees Suzuki motocross teams on track in America for the third round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Twisted Tea Suzuki […]

EXPERIENCE WHITE-KNUCKLED SPINE-TINGLING 2022 MOTOGP ACTION

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Without a doubt, watching fully-fledged Factory race machines being piloted by the best riders in the world is nothing less than motorsport nirvana. Couple that with the “anything can happen” unpredictability of MotoGP™ and you […]

Scorching BTR MotoAmerica action at Virginia International Raceway

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KAYLEIGH BUYCK FIRES FIRST AT ROYAL ENFIELD BTR OPENER BUILD. TRAIN. RACE Road Race opening round heats up the already scorching MotoAmerica action at Virginia International Raceway Milwaukee, WI (Monday, May 23, 2022) – Nerves […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – MAY 21-22ND

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 20. The fourth racing weekend in May sees Suzuki teams and riders on track in the USA and the UK. In America, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki are at […]

Topping the timesheets as Supersport action commenced in Estoril

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Reigning World Supersport champion Dominique Aegerter led the way as World Supersport action commenced in Estoril for round three of the 2022 season. The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider was the only rider […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE ACTION SCHEDULE – MAY 15TH

May 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 13. The third weekend in May hosts the seventh round of the MotoGP™ Championship at Le Mans in France. Team Suzuki Ecstar riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir have […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – MAY 7TH

May 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 7. The second weekend in May sees the final round of the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross Championship taking place in America. Suzuki riders will be on track for qualifying […]

Classic enduro action: EnduroGP 2022 – Lalin Spain

May 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Returning to classic enduro action in 2021 following a three-year absence from the EnduroGP paddock, Josep immediately showed his rivals he had lost none of the pace that took him to the 2017 Enduro2 World […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 30-May 2nd

April 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 30. The final weekend of April and the opening races in May are taking place this weekend. In the UK, Buildbase Suzuki riders Christian Iddon and Danny Kent are […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 23-24TH

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. The fourth weekend of April sees Team Suzuki Ecstar riders Joan Mir and Alex Rins on track in Portugal for the fifth round of MotoGP™. Both riders have […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 16-17TH

April 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. The third weekend in April sees the 2022 Endurance World Championship kick-off at Le Mans in France with the 24 Heures Motos. Defending World Champions Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance […]

Highlights: 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup roared into action

April 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup roared into action for the first time at MotorLand Aragón, with the impressive young talent producing two spectacular races in support of the opening FIM Superbike World […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 9-10TH

April 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 7. The second weekend of April sees Team Suzuki Ecstar riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir at the Circuit of The Americas in Texas for the fourth round of […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION – APRIL 3RD

April 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. The first weekend in April is an unusual one as the opening day of Free Practice for MotoGP™, Moto2 and Moto3 on Friday April 1st have been cancelled […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – MARCH 26TH

March 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 24. The fourth and final weekend of March sees Suzuki Supercross teams in action for the 12th round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. Twisted Tea […]

2nd day of action at Pertamina Mandalika circuit proved challenging

March 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 19. Alex Rins: 8th – 1’31.582 (+ 0.515) Joan Mir: 18th – 1’31.875 (Q1) The second day of action at the Pertamina Mandalika circuit proved challenging for Team Suzuki […]

Royal Enfield Build Train Race action begins with BTR Select at Volusia Half Mile

March 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

JOHNNY LEWIS KICKS OFF FULL-SEASON ASSAULT ON AFT PRODUCTION TWINS CHAMPIONSHIPS Top-five for Lewis while Build. Train. Race. action begins with BTR Select at Volusia Half Mile Milwaukee, WI (Wednesday, March 16, 2022) – Inclement […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – March 12TH

March 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 11. The Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team will be on track this weekend for America’s most historic road race. The second weekend in March will see #54 Richie […]

JOIN THE ACTION AND EXPERIENCE THE 2022 MOTOGP SEASON WITH KTM

February 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What we do know, however, is the best way to experience racing at this level is in the metal. KTM invites all race fans and dedicated orange-bleeders to assault their senses with the sights and […]

Fast & Furious 2022 Back for More Action

February 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

When the gate drops, the talking stops and with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship fast approaching, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and ready to […]

2022 KTM MotoGP effort swings into action first time this year

February 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 KTM MotoGP effort swung into action for the first time this year with a comprehensive week of work at the Sepang International Circuit. The opening appointment of the racing calendar represented the first […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 29TH

January 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 29. The fifth and final weekend in January sees Suzuki teams back in action for the fourth round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 22ND

January 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. The fourth weekend in January sees Suzuki teams back in action for the third round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in America. Petco […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 8TH

January 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 7. Suzuki teams are on track this weekend in America for the opening round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. The first of 17 rounds […]

Every action has an opposite reaction Suzuki Technical Manager Ken Kawauchi

December 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 19. In this blog, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Technical Manager Ken Kawauchi talks development and explains how every action has an opposite reaction. “The 2021 season has come to an […]

Action at GetzenRodeo was intense

November 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Riding to a second-place finish at GetzenRodeo, the eighth and final round of the inaugural FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt won the series title. Following a year-long battle […]

MXGP Grand Prix action for the first time this century at LaCapelle-Marival

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of France and round twelve of eighteen in the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle own the MXGP and MX2 classes together […]

Action comes thick and fast over the next few weeks in the FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK

September 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. For BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the action comes thick and fast over the next few weeks in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), with three race weekends in a row. First, this weekend (17th to […]

Spectacular return to Brainerd International Raceway following 17-year absence

August 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 1. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1st Sam Lochoff: GSX-R600 – 3rd Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 2nd Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R (Stock 1000) – 1st Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 4th […]

Scorching weekend of MotoAmerica Supersport race action

July 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 1. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 -1-1 Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 3-6 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 7-8 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 2 – DNF Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – MAY 23RD

May 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 20. The fourth weekend of Suzuki race action in May sees Round 2 of MotoAmerica and the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team back in action in Superbike and Supersport action […]

Spragueville AMA Extreme Championship Diced-Up Action

May 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 AMA Extreme Championship returned to action on Sunday with Round 2 of its western series in Spragueville, Iowa. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker had a solid day, finishing third overall with […]

Sun-kissed MotoGP action at the Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto Results

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing emerged from 25-laps of tense and sun-kissed MotoGP action at the Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto with three bikes in the points and Miguel Oliveira classifying 11th for the […]

Thrilling Flat-Track race action on unique pavement-and-dirt track

May 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 30, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track completed a one-day test at Atlanta Motor Speedway today and came away with even higher expectations ahead of tomorrow’s Yamaha Atlanta Super TT. As […]

Race action was even hotter at MotoGP Doha Losail Circuit

April 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 4. TISSOT GRAND PRIX OF DOHA Race Classification: Alex Rins: 4th (+ 2.088) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 4.868) The Losail Circuit in Qatar hosted the second Grand Prix in […]