Jorge Lorenzo’s withdrawal from the Japanese GP
Jorge Lorenzo’s withdrawal from the Japanese GP – after just two exploratory laps – was triggered by pain, and the risk of making the fracture worse, the former triple premier-class champion told press after an unsuccessful foray on Friday morning. “It's a sad moment, be
Spencer Named MotoGP Stewards Chairman
Formerly Fast Freddie Spencer, deposed only by Marquez as the youngest-ever premier-class champion, will take up a permanent role in MotoGP next year, as chairman of the panel of stewards. The panel sits in judgement of riding offences, and is currently chaired by race director
Dovizioso fastest on Friday
The battle of Motegi began on the previous evening, when Andrea Dovizioso promised to do his damnedest to prevent Marc Marquez tying up the title in Japan. As long as the Ducati finishes ahead of the Repsol Honda, he will succeed. It continued into the first day of practice, w
Jorge Lorenzo out
Jorge Lorenzo is out of the Japanese GP and his participation in next weekend’s Australian round is in doubt, ruled out when the left arm injury sustained a fortnight ago at the Thai round proved more troublesome than expected. The former triple MotoGP champion, already ridi
Jack Miller ready for the Island
For four glorious laps, Jack Miller led his home Grand Prix last year. It won't be a surprise this time if he does it again. In a little over a week's time at the Island, Miller will make his Ducati debut at a circuit where top speeds on the downhill chute towards Turn 1 w
Ten In A Row For Record Breaker Rea
Starting from the third row Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) hauled his way up to the lead before the half way mark by passing early leader Xavi Fores (Barni Racing Team Ducati) and taking a record tenth WorldSBK race win in a row. Despite feeling sick earlier in the day, he o
Bayliss Sends Out 2018 ASBK on a High
Troy Bayliss (Desmosport Ducati, 1299 Panigale) has taken the overall round here at the Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in exceptional circumstances. A victory in Race Two sealing the overall victory for the Desmosport Ducati rider. Also sharing t
Mahias The Master in Superpole
Lucas Mahias (GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team) improved on the previous best WorldSSP pace at the all-new Villicum circuit in Argentina in Superpole 2, ending a feisty battle for supremacy with a lap of 1’403.026 that was fully 0.302 seconds better then the next rider. It was
Jonathan Rea Takes The First Argentine Honours
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) took his ninth win in succession and the first ever at the Villicum circuit in Argentina with a peerless start-to-finish display for all 21-laps. His win also gave Kawasaki and unassailable lead in the Manufacturers’ championship. Overhauli
New WorldSBK three-race format to debut at Phillip Island, February 22-24
Australian world superbike fans are in for a massive treat next February 22-24 with news the iconic production series will boast an expanded three race-format in 2019, with the launch event the opening round at Australia's Phillip Island. The two-race world superbike (WorldSBK)
Toby Price 2018 World Rally Champion
Toby wins 2019 Rallye du Maroc, the Dakar Rally warm-up race
Back-to-back top-10 finishes for Jack Miller
Jack Miller is looking forward to rest of the flyaway rounds after an encouraging performance at the Thai GP. Miller made a strong start at Buriram on Sunday – the first of four flyaway races this year – making up three places on the first three corners. The Australian