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[ Oct 25, 2026 ] Australian MotoGP™ cancelled at rain-hit Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Fourth place for Aprilia Racing in Phillip Island sprint News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Top 5 for Acosta in Australian MotoGP Sprint as the weather adds spice at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Ducati’s MotoGP Rider Francesco Bagnaia forced into early retirement News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Gonzalez returns to Moto2 pole as Pratama makes Moto3 history News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] FIM Europe returns to defend its FIM Intercontinental Games crown News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Ducati and the LEGO Group join forces for a new LEGO Technic set News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight into Q2 at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Team third quickest on Friday at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments – Estoril & Jerez 2026 News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Down Under for the grand classic: the Ducati Lenovo Team lands at Phillip Island News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Apolle Earns Podium Finish at EnduroCross Round 2 in Idaho News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Racing technology for the road: The new M Motorsport frame for the BMW M 1000 RR News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Bobby Fong Joins BMW Motorrad Motorsport and OrangeCat Racing for 2027–2028 News
[ Oct 24, 2026 ] Red Bull KTM and Dani Pedrosa to star in MotoGP™ high-speed showcase at 2026 Formula 1 United States GP News

ROUGH RIDE FOR SUZUKI ON OPENING DAY IN MANDALIKA MOTOGP

Mar 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Alex Rins: 10th – 1’32.106 (+ 0.498) Joan Mir: 20th – 1’32.641 (+ 1.033) Thunderstorms and rain passed over the Pertamina Mandalika circuit on Friday morning, but for […]

Opening day of 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Nov 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from Ross Branch’s victory on the opening day of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has won stage two, continuing the team’s highly positive start […]

Opening Day of the YXZ SuperFinale in Portalegre

Oct 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A total of 18 YXZ1000R crews from six different European nations took to the ceremonial start gate in the centre of Portalegre in Portugal on Thursday evening, to officially get the 2021 Yamaha YXZ1000R European […]

Opening day of MotoAmerica 2021 at Pittsburgh International Raceway

Aug 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., August 13, 2021 – The opening day of MotoAmerica 2021 at the spectacular Pittsburgh International Raceway saw Ducati duo Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman both end the day within the top six. At one […]

World Superbike at Magny-Cours: Rain hampers the opening day

Sep 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Poor weather conditions disturbed the first two free practice sessions at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, making the surface very slippery and considerably reducing the running time for the riders out on track.Due to the […]

Strong Start for Lowes on Opening Day at Donington Park

Jul 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, got his home race weekend off to a flying start at Donington Park, ending the opening day in second place and only missing out on topping the timesheet by […]

Wet Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Valencia

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season greeted the riders today with persistent rain at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. Thereby, Johann Zarco initiated his last round with Monster Yamaha Tech3 […]

Positive Opening Day in Magny-Cours for Lowes and Van Der Mark

Sep 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a solid opening to Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in France today. After a frustrating weekend last time out in Portimão, Alex Lowes bounced back […]

Impressive Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in the Tuscan Hills

Jun 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

French star Johann Zarco delivered a surprising performance today at the Italian Grand Prix, following a slightly cautious start this morning, he did incredibly well during the last minutes of FP2 to clinch the fourth […]