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Zarco and Syahrin Squeeze Out the Last Tenths in Aragón Qualifying

September 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco delivered a strong performance during Qualifying for the Aragón Grand Prix this weekend. The French star got the best out of himself and his Yamaha YZR-M1 today and missed out […]

Uphill Opening for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Aragón

September 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the eighth fastest time in FP1 Johann Zarco commenced the 14thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season in a decent way this morning. On the hot MotorLand Aragón circuit the French star could […]

Movistar Yamaha Set Up for Scorching Conditions in First Aragon FP Sessions

September 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales kicked off the last European round before the overseas tour. They finished in ninth and tenth place respectively in the combined standings ahead of Sunday’s […]

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on MotorLand Challenge

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco showed a strong effort just a few days ago in Misano earning a 10th place finish following a tough race. Now the fast Frenchman is more than eager to collect […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Primed for Action at the Aragon GP

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales return to Spain for round 14 of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, held this Sunday, at the MotorLand Aragón. The Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón holds […]

GIXXER CUP RIDERS SET FOR ASIA TALENT CUP SELECTION

September 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18. The hunt is on to find the next stars of MotoGP and some of those stars may well come from the ranks of Suzuki’s Gixxer Cup race class. […]

Movistar Yamaha Seal Fifth and Seventh in San Marino Race

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed persistence at today’s Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. Though they lost valuable time at the start of the race at […]

TO MISANO ADRIATICO FOR THE 13TH ROUND OF 2018

September 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 5. The MotoGP World Championship has moved south to Italy for the thirteenth round of the season, held at the Marco Simoncelli World Circuit in Misano Adriatico. The Italian […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eagerly Awaits San Marino Grand Prix

September 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the cancellation of the British Grand Prix, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are primed to arrive in Misano for the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini this […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Make Way to Misano for Second Home Race

September 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales return to Italy for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli this weekend. Despite […]

ROMANO FENATI AS MV AGUSTA FORWARD RACING TEAM RIDER FOR 2019

August 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta and Forward Team are pleased to announce that Romano Fenati has been hired by the MV Agusta Corse Forward Team to compete in the Moto2 World Championship. The twenty-two year old from Ascoli […]

BRITISH GP CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER

August 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 26. The twelfth round of the 2018 MotoGP season, held at Silverstone Circuit, was cancelled after extreme weather conditions left the track unsafe to ride. Revisions made to the […]

Soaking Conditions at Silverstone Cause British GP Cancellation

August 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to safety concerns and track conditions the GoPro British Grand Prix has been cancelled. Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were keen on racing in front of the British fans today at […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR BLOG AUGUST 24-26 – RUSSELL JORDAN

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 24-26. Russell Jordan has been a long-time member in the Suzuki GP Camp from the 2000s when Kenny Roberts Jr. was in the team, then managed by Garry Taylor. […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Poised for Silverstone Start

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are traveling to the United Kingdom for the GoPro British Grand Prix, held at the Silverstone Circuit this weekend. The teammates arrive at the twelfth round feeling […]

ACROSS THE CHANNEL FOR THE GP OF GREAT BRITAIN

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the back-to-back races of the Czech Republic and Austria already consigned to the history books, the British circuit of Silverstone is the venue for the 12th round of the season – an emotional circuit […]

Motorcycle Live UK’s Biggest Motorcycle Show: 100000 fans, Tickets, KTM 790 Duke Winner

August 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The countdown to the annual pilgrimage is on. From 17-25 November 2018, Motorcycle Live will fill four halls of The NEC to bursting, with brand-new metal from over 35 leading manufacturers; all the latest kit […]

EIGHTH PLACE FOR RINS IN CHALLENGING AUSTRIAN GP

August 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. Alex Rins: 8th (+ 16.644) Andrea Iannone: 13th (+ 26.523) • Rins makes rocket start and takes Top 10 finish. • Iannone struggled with overtakings but kept a […]

August 11-12 Suzuki’s MotoGP, AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike and AMA Motocross

August 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. The second weekend of August sees Suzuki’s MotoGP, AMA/ MotoAmerica Superbike and AMA Motocross teams in action from the Red Bull Ring in Austria for round 11 for […]

Zarco Clinches Second Row start in Austria – Syahrin Primed to Fight

August 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco produced a superbly calculated ride to qualify in sixth position for tomorrow’s Austrian GP. After collecting useful data in partly wet and partly dry conditions this morning, he went 0.880 […]

TOP 10 STARTS FOR IANNONE AND RINS AT AUSTRIAN GP

August 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 11. Andrea Iannone: 8th – 1:24.091 (+ 0.850) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:24.227 (+ 0.986) • Iannone with signs of strong pace during weekend. • Rins works his way […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE BOILING BRNO TEST

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 6. Alex Rins: 9th – 1:55.986 (+ 0.777) Andrea Iannone: 11th – 1:56.111 (+ 0.902) Sylvain Guintoli: 19th – 1:57.843 (+ 2.634) • Unfortunate crash for Andrea Iannone. • […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Aspire to Podium Success in Austria

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the Brno Test, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi heads to the Red Bull Ring – Spielberg circuit for this weekend’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. Maverick Viñales’ crash in the Czech Republic […]

Rossi Banks Crucial Championship Points at the Czech GP

August 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi had predicted that he would have a challenging end to the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky race and acted accordingly. He made a strong charge in the first half […]

Movistar Yamaha Lay Set-Up Foundations in Czech Free Practice Sessions

August 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Action got underway at the Automotodrom Brno circuit today with the first two free practice sessions ahead of Sunday’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky. Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales initially struggled to find the […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Are Back in Action in Brno

August 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from a three-week summer break, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are ready to commence the second half of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship at this weekend’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské […]

BRNO TO START THE SECOND HALF OF SEASON WITH ENTHUSIASM

August 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With 10 races still to go, the 2018 MotoGP World Championship is about to begin its second half, and after a short break of only two weeks the riders and teams are even more motivated […]

Monster Energy Company and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team Announce New Title Sponsorship Agreement

July 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Company and Yamaha strengthen their global alliance by signing a multi-year agreement, elevating Monster Energy to the Title Sponsor position within the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Pull Off Superb Double Podium at the Sachsenring

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales celebrated on the Sachsenring rostrum together after a stellar performance from the two Movistar Yamaha MotoGP men. They secured second and third place respectively in this afternoon‘s Motorrad Grand […]

Alex Rins Blog – The 2018 MotoGP Season So Far

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As the summer break is only one race around the corner, we sat down with Alex Rins to have his impressions of the first part of the season. The young Spaniard had some highs and […]

Vinales Takes Podium At Action-Packed Race In Assen

July 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the TT Circuit Assen hosted the closest battle of the 2018 MotoGP season so far. At one point the front group consisted of eight riders and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi […]

A Superb Second Place For Alex Rins In Assen

July 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 2.269) Andrea Iannone: 11th (+ 14.255) • A best-ever result in MotoGP for Alex Rins. • Andrea Iannone stays on the cusp of the lead group. • Team SUZUKI ECSTAR take […]

Aprilia Racing Completes First Of Global Dealer Certification Training Program With Seven North American Dealerships

June 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

FOLLOWING WSBK RACE WEEKEND AT LAGUNA SECA THAT BROUGHT THE BRAND BACK TO THE PODIUM, APRILIA RACING TECHNICIANS AND ENGINEERS INSTRUCTED DEALERS ON ADVANCED CAPABILITIES OF APRILIA MODELS AND APPLICATIONS TO PROVIDE RACE-SPECIFIC SERVICE FOR […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Continue Contest for Championship in Catalunya

June 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya three weeks ago, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team return to Barcelona for round seven of the MotoGP World Championship. After securing a third place at the Mugello […]

Heading To Alex Rins’ Home Race For Round 7

June 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR head back to Spain for the GP of Catalunya, and the majestic surrounds of the Montmelò circuit. This will be a particularly special race for […]

Joan Mir to Debut in MotoGP with Team Suzuki eCSTAR for 2019 and 2020

June 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. Suzuki Motor Corporation is happy to announce Joan Mir as a factory rider in MotoGP with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, partnering Alex […]

Suzuki Motor Corporation And Andrea Iannone Part Ways

June 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. Suzuki Motor Corporation announce that its collaboration with Andrea Iannone will come to an end after the 2018 season. Suzuki as a whole would like to wish all […]

Mv Agusta Returns to GP Motorcycle Racing

June 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 6th June 2018 – The history of motorcycle racing is closely linked to MV Agusta’s history, the most successful European motorcycle manufacturer of all time, with 75 world titles (38 rider and 37 manufacturer) […]

Zarco Primed for Mugello Battle from Third Row – Syahrin Equals Best Qualifying Performance

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated the second day of action at the Italian GP this morning with a superb improvement of 1.409 seconds from the first to the third Free Practice to comfortably […]

Movistar Yamaha Gain Momentum on a Hectic Friday at Mugello

June 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales started the weekend as the second fastest man after day one at the Autodromo del Mugello. Teammate Valentino Rossi was also on the pace as he prepared for Sunday’s Gran […]

Zarco and Syahrin Prepared for Demanding Italian Challenge

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo lands in Italy impatiently this weekend for the sixth round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Following his fabulous pole position in front of his home crowd, an unlucky end […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Motivated for Mugello Match

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The stakes are getting higher for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP at round six of the MotoGP World Championship. The team aim to bring their A-game to Italy for their first home Grand Prix of the season, […]

Resilient Rossi Rallies to Third in Le Mans

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi showed once again you should never count him out for the race, regardless of his starting position. He displayed a competitive pace aboard his YZR-M1 throughout today’s entire Grand Prix […]

Rins Reaches Target, Iannone Misses Out at French MotoGP

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 20. Alex Rins: 10th (+27.937) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Alex Rins makes a good comeback after difficult recent run. • Andrea Iannone caught out by a strange crash. • […]

Two Tight Sessions To Kick Off Le Mans Weekend

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 18 Andrea Iannone: 14th – 1:32.752 (+ 0.816) Alex Rins: 15th – 1:32.803 (+ 0.867) • Iannone maintaining good pace in both sessions. • Alex Rins working on setup […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Find Form in French Friday Free Practice Sessions

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi immediately displayed a solid pace today. He used the two sunny free practice sessions to the fullest to prepare for Sunday’s Grand Prix de France, and secured third place in […]

Alex Rins To Race With Team Suzuki Ecstar For Two More Years

May 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 17, 10:00hrs CET Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and Alex Rins are happy to announce an agreement which will see the young Spaniard race with the Suzuki GSX-RR for the 2019 […]

Movistar Yamaha Improve Feeling at One-Day Jerez Test

May 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team spent an extra day in Jerez today, after yesterday’s Gran Premio de España, to take part in a one-day Official IRTA Test. Maverick Viñales was the 4th fastest rider, whilst […]

Movistar Yamaha Score 5th and 7th at Drama-Packed Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales’ persistence earned them valuable points for the championship today. They pushed to the fullest at a hot and slippery Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing fifth […]

Zarco Kicks off European Season Inside the Top 3 – Syahrin is Catching Up

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 Racing team is back on European soil this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix, where Johann Zarcoopened up the competition in a very strong way. Following a solid morning session, he […]

Movistar Yamaha Search for Pace in First Jerez Practice Sessions

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales made their first kilometres on European soil of the 2018 MotoGP season during today’s free practice sessions. The pair used their time on track to prepare for […]

Suzuki Motorcycle Racing Weekend Action – May 5th and 6th

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 5. The opening race weekend in May sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in MotoGP action at Jerez in Spain for round 4, Yoshimura Suzuki at Virginia International Raceway in […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo is Keen to Kick Off European Season in Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following three exciting rounds for Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin in Qatar, Argentina and Texas, the Grand Prix circuit is heading back to Europe this week for the Spanish GP in Jerez de la Frontera, […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Sets Up Camp For The Grand Prix Of Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi journeyed back to Europe to continue the 2018 MotoGP World Championship fight this weekend at the Gran Premio de España, held at the Circuito de Jerez. Viñales […]

Yamaha Launches Official Riding Schools

April 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s rich history of Grand Prix competition spans six decades, and continues today with our awe-inspiring YZR-M1 Factory MotoGP bikes which gives Yamaha the ability, knowledge and determination to create exceptional machines like the YZF-R1M, […]

Elias And Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Dominate Motoamerica 2Nd Race

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Toni Elias – 4– 1 Roger Hayden – DNF-7 Toni Elias scored a commanding win on Sunday in the MotoAmerica Superbike race two at Circuit of the Americas […]

Andrea Iannone Secures His First Suzuki Podium

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Andrea Iannone: 3rd (+ 6.704) Alex Rins: DNF • Andrea Iannone takes excellent 3rd position. • Alex Rins unfortunate crash while recovering strong. • Back-to-back podiums important for […]

Zarco Emerges Strong in Americas GP – Syahrin Shows Huge Potential Without Rewards

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a solid third round of 2018, fighting for the podium at the beginning of the race. A few struggles over the course of the weekend at the demanding […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Cruise to Second and Fourth Place at COTA

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Blistering sunshine at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with blue sky as far as the eye could see, was an omen for a faultless race by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi. […]

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the Grand Prix of The Americas showing good form. Making the most of the perfect riding conditions in today’s two free practice sessions, the […]

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An eventful Q2 session at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this afternoon saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales secure second place on the grid for the Grand Prix of The Americas. However, he is […]

ANDREA IANNONE TOPS THE TIMESHEETS IN TEXAS

April 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. Andrea Iannone: 1st – 2:04.599 Alex Rins: 6th – 2:05.452 (+ 0.853) • Fastest time for Iannone in FP2 gives him combined lead. • Alex Rins shows strong […]

Team Suzuki April 20 Weekend Action

April 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The busiest schedule of the season so far takes place this weekend on the fourth weekend of April with global action in America with MotoGP™ and MotoAmerica SBK, both at the Circuit of The Americas […]

BACK ACROSS THE OCEAN FOR THE AMERICAN GP IN AUSTIN

April 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18 Following Alex Rins’ podium in Argentina ten days ago, it is with a lot of positivity and excitement that Team SUZUKI ECSTAR head to the USA, and the […]

Moto Guzzi at Americas GP

April 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

We are excited to be back at the track for an exciting MotoGP race weekend. Join us in the Fan Zone between turns 12 and 13 at Circuit of the Americas to see the latest […]

Zarco and Syahrin Strive for Further Glory in Texas

April 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a terrific first 2018 podium in his pocket Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco eagerly awaits to cross the Atlantic Ocean again and to be back on his Yamaha YZR-M1 this weekend for the […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Arrive in Austin for the Grand Prix of The Americas

April 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to Austin, Texas in the United States of America for this weekend’s Grand Prix of The Americas. After a chaotic race day at the Termas de Río Honda […]

ELIAS AND YOSHIMURA SUZUKI DOMINATE MOTOAMERICA SBK

April 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 16. Toni Elias – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1 Roger Hayden – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – DNF – 5 Toni Elias scored a perfect season-opening weekend in the Suzuki Championship at […]

BMW Motorrad USA Returns To MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix Of The Americas Races, April 20-22, With Nate Kern, Steve Weir, Racing Hopefuls, & Apparel Display

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 11, 2018…BMW Motorrad USA will return to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX for the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas Races, April 20-22, with plenty […]