Competition 14 Nov 2013
Marquez ends 2013 on top as Smith stars at Valencia test
This week’s crucial Valencia MotoGP test concluded on Wednesday afternoon with new world champion Marc Marquez the top man again.
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Competition 13 Nov 2013
William Dunlop signs Tyco Suzuki international road race deal
Tyco Suzuki has signed Irish road racer William Dunlop for the 2014 season to ride alongside Lincolnshire’s Guy Martin in the ‘big three’ international road races – The North West 200, Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix.
Competition 13 Nov 2013
Crescent Suzuki signs Laverty for 2014 World Superbike season
Crescent Suzuki has signed 2012 eni FIM Superbike World Championship runner-up Eugene Laverty to lead the team’s assault on next year’s title fight.
Competition 13 Nov 2013
Marquez quickest on day two of MotoGP testing at Valencia
On a busy day at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia 20 riders took to the track on the second day of post-GP testing, with new MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez ending the session as the fastest rider.
Competition 13 Nov 2013
Brookes confirmed for Milwaukee Yamaha 2014 BSB switch
Milwaukee Yamaha has announced Josh Brookes will join the team for the 2014 British Superbike Championship.
Competition 12 Nov 2013
Moto2 stars Espargaro and Redding commence MotoGP careers
Rivals Pol Espargaro and Scott Redding made their first steps as fulltime MotoGP riders at Valencia on Monday during the first official pre-season tests toward 2014.
Competition 12 Nov 2013
Initial Ducati experience promising for Crutchlow at Valencia tests
Cal Crutchlow has made his first laps aboard the factory Ducati Desmosedici that he'll pilot in the 2014 MotoGP World Championship, making a promising start just 24 hours after his final race with Tech3 Yamaha.
Competition 12 Nov 2013
Hernandez remaining with Pramac Ducati aboard 'Open' Desmosedici
Columbian Yonny Hernandez will partner Andrea Iannone in the Pramac Racing Team for the 2014 MotoGP World Championship.
Competition 12 Nov 2013
2014 MotoGP pre-season testing gets underway with Lorenzo on top
After his stunning win at Valencia in the final race of the season on Sunday it was Jorge Lorenzo who topped the timesheet again on Monday in the first day of 2014 pre-season testing.
Competition 11 Nov 2013
Yamaha announces Burgess' replacement as Rossi's crew chief
Yamaha Factory Racing has confirmed that Silvano Galbusera will replace Jeremy Burgess as crew chief to Valentino Rossi in 2014, commencing his role on Monday at Valencia.
Competition 11 Nov 2013
Lorenzo's title bid falls short in tactical MotoGP showdown
A variety of tactics wasn't enough for Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo to win the 2013 MotoGP World Championship, however his Valencia victory will go down as one of the greats.
Competition 11 Nov 2013
Sissis locks in Mahindra Racing deal to remain in Moto3
South Australian Arthur Sissis will remain in the Moto3 World Championship in 2013, officially signing for the Mahindra Racing outfit.
Competition 11 Nov 2013
Rookie MotoGP championship victory a dream come true for Marquez
Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez is celebrating a record-breaking run in the 2013 MotoGP World Championship, crowned at Valencia in Spain.
Competition 11 Nov 2013
Marquez crowned 2013 MotoGP champion after thrilling Valencia finale
Honda’s Marc Marquez has been crowned 2013 MotoGP World Champion after an enthralling season finale at Valencia in Spain.
Competition 10 Nov 2013
Honda's Marquez secures Valencia pole in record pace
MotoGP points leader Marc Marquez will start on pole for the final grand prix of 2013 in Valencia, registering a record 1m30.237 lap of the Spanish circuit to edge title rival Jorge Lorenzo out of top spot.
Competition 9 Nov 2013
Forward Racing confirms Espargaro and Edwards on Yamahas
NGM Mobile Forward Racing Team has confirmed Aleix Espargaro will join Colin Edwards in the 2014 MotoGP World Championship.
Competition 9 Nov 2013
Burgess speaks out about unexpected dismissal from Rossi camp
Iconic Australian Jeremy Burgess admits the stunning news that he will be stood down as Valentino Rossi's crew chief ahead of the 2014 MotoGP World Championship came as a severe shock on Thursday at Valencia.
Competition 9 Nov 2013
Marquez leads the way in Valencia free practice
Honda’s Marc Marquez has landed the first blow in the final MotoGP World Championship title fight, topping the timesheets after two free practice sessions at Valencia.
Competition 8 Nov 2013
Rossi and Aspar team up to introduce grand prix development program
Two of the biggest names in racing are joining forces to help young riders to on the journey to grand prix racing via the CEV Repsol series.
Competition 8 Nov 2013
Honda's RCV1000R 'production racer' unveiled at Valencia
Honda unveiled its RCV1000R production racer at Valencia on Thursday, just four days before the machine makes its European track debut during Monday’s first off-season MotoGP tests.
Competition 8 Nov 2013
Phillip Island 2+4 branded Australasian Road Racing Championships
Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) series promoter International Entertainment Group (IEG) has announced that the scheduled two-plus-four event at Phillip Island alongside the V8 Supercars on 22-24 November will be titled the Australasian Road Racing Championships (ARRC).
Competition 8 Nov 2013
Rossi to part ways with Australian crew chief Jeremy Burgess
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has made the shock announcement that he will part ways with Australian crew chief Jeremy Burgess at the close of the 2013 season.
Competition 7 Nov 2013
Valencia an important round for Staring in final Gresini appearance
Team GO&FUN Honda Gresini's Bryan Staring is determined to end a frustrating maiden MotoGP campaign with a strong result when the 2013 season concludes this weekend at Valencia, Spain.
Competition 7 Nov 2013
Crescent Suzuki WSBK team confirms Camier's departure
Crescent Suzuki has confirmed that Leon Camier will depart the team following two years in Suzuki's official Superbike World Championship team.
Competition 7 Nov 2013
Lorenzo: Pressure is on Marquez entering Valencia MotoGP showdown
Reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo insists the pressure ahead of this weekend's MotoGP World Championship final round lays firmly upon the shoulders of rookie sensation Marc Marquez.
Competition 6 Nov 2013
Tainton certain Waters will shine in BSB upon Suzuki reunion
Team Suzuki manager Phil Tainton has high hopes for Josh Waters upon return to the GSX-R1000 in the 2014 British Superbike Championship.
Competition 6 Nov 2013
Aprilia announces official return to MotoGP in 2016
Aprilia is targeting a return to the MotoGP World Championship in 2016, with plans to enter a pure prototype in a factory role.
Competition 6 Nov 2013
Waters confirmed for Tyco Suzuki in British Superbike Championship
Tyco Suzuki has signed double Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters to the Northern Ireland-based team’s line-up for the 2014 British Superbike Championship.
Competition 4 Nov 2013
Luca Gardner injured in CMV series round at Calafat
Luca Gardner sustained injuries to his wrist and elbow during qualifying for round five of the CMV series at Circuito Calafat over the weekend.
Competition 4 Nov 2013
Melandri's Aprilia World Superbike deal officially announced
Italian Marco Melandri has confirmed his agreement with Aprilia for the 2014 Superbike World Championship.
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