Aero body work at MotoGP
Unlike Motegi, aero bodywork remained mainly in abeyance at Phillip Island, with cornering fidelity more important than wheelie control at the flowing circuit with only two slow corners.
New MotoGP rules for next season
Further restrictions in MotoGP testing – aimed at cutting the advantage of big-budget factory teams – were announced on the eve of the Australian GP, with the number of tests and their timing restricted more than at present from the 2019 season. The news came after a Moteg
Jonas Folger out for the season
German Jonas Folger is expected to be out for the rest of the season
Cheesiest pre-race promotion?
Dorna’s quest for Cheesemonger of the Year award took a big step forward in Australia, with the cheesiest pre-race stunt yet.
Crash fails to halt Marquez in Free Practice 3
Despite a crash late in the session, Spains Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) topped the timesheets in the Free Practice 3 session for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Jack Miller was again in the top 10, and will make an appearance in this afternoon's faster group Qualifying
Maria Herrera racing for Aspar Mahindra team
The sole girl grand prix racer Maria Herrera, whose AGR team folded after the last European race at Aragon, was back in Australia. The 21-year-old Spanish Moto3 rider was thrown a lifeline by the Aspar Mahindra team, to take the place of injured team regular Albert Arenas, who su
Quick recovery for Jack Miller
Australian Jack Miller shaved two days off Rossi’s crash-to-race broken leg record
Josh Waters' blast from the past
Australian Superbike champion Josh Waters received a blast from his past when he arrived at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit to prepare for today's third Superbike race of the weekend. A patina-stained winner's cup that looked every bit as old as the 2002 date engraved on it
Rea Fastest Despite Friday Crash
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) relied on his morning lap time to outpace his nearest rival by 0.597 seconds on the opening day of action at Jerez, after falling just a few minutes into the FP2 session at Jerez this afternoon. He was largely unhurt and took to the track late
Waters Overcomes Staring to Phillip Island Superbike Championship Victory on Saturday
Josh Waters (Team Suzuki ECSTAR, GSXR-1000R) showed his expert skills around the famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit today and claimed victory in front of an international crowd at the 2017 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The finish once again came down to a dramatic battl
Josh Waters and Hunter Ford Taste Victory for Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Support Races
Thousands of spectators lined the fence first thing Friday morning to catch the Phillip Island Superbike and Supersport 300 competitors out on track for the third round of the Phillip Island Championship, coinciding with the 2017 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Taking pole posi
Australians put on a Show for Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Practice Day
Australian fans were eager to watch Australia’s finest road racing athletes including Jack Miller, Remy Gardiner, Tom Toparis and Broc Parkes at this year’s 2017 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island today. Friday practice allowed the riders to setup their bikes,