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Best of a tricky situation at MotoGP World Championship Sachsenring Germany

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 20. LIQUI MOLY MOTORRAD GRAND PRIX DEUTSCHLAND MotoGP Race Classification: Joan Mir: 9th Alex Rins: 11th Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders made the best of a tricky situation at Round […]

Tight and twisty Sachsenring brought MotoGP to Germany for first time since 2019

June 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The latest double-header episode of MotoGP saw the series visit the unique climes of the Sachsenring: a historic, winding counter clockwise circuit forged from 10 left handed corners and 3 to the right. Featuring some […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 19-20TH

June 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. The third weekend in June sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at Sachsenring in Germany for the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship. World Champion Joan […]

Most Countries Visited in 24 hours on a Motorcycle World Record Attempt

June 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice of June 21st, MV Agusta, together with journalist Valerio Boni, will attempt to beat the record of the most countries visited in 24 hours on […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Germany for MotoGP Sachsenring

June 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to return to action for the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, the Grand Prix of Germany, scheduled for this Sunday at the famous Sachsenring circuit near […]

Sim Racing: 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship Mugello

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

AndrewZh finishes in fifth and third place respectively in Race 1 and Race 2 of Round 1 of the 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship Ducati Lenovo eSport Team e-rider Andrea Saveri closed in fifth place Race […]

2021 Pure&Crafted Motorcycle Festival Returns

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Berlin. Launched in Berlin in 2015 and initiated by BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted Festival will return to the banks of the Spree river in 2021. This year, BMW Motorrad will once again be the title sponsor […]

2021 European Cup Set to Kick-Off

April 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of the YXZ1000R European Cup will kick off at the Andalucía Rally in the Cadiz region of Spain. The Rally, which will take place […]

Revised 2021 Endurance World Championship Calendar & Schedule

April 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

REVISED 2021 FIM EWC CALENDAR ANNOUNCED TODAY Team Suzuki Press Office – April 12. The 2021 Endurance World Championship calendar has been revised again today with the opening round, the Le Mans 24-Hours in France […]

Tough Year for Ducati with 48k motorcycles delivered in 2020

March 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Proves to be a Solid and Profitable Company with a Positive Cash Flow Even in a Complex Year like 2020 48,042 motorcycles delivered, € 676 million in turnover and € 24 million in operating […]

BMW Creates 67000 sqft digitalization electrification artificial intelligence and autonomous driving center

February 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Groundbreaking Held During Internal Ceremony with SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. New 67,000 Square Foot Building Will Open in Summer of 2022. Spartanburg, S.C. (February 22, 2021)… Officials of BMW Manufacturing, along with South Carolina […]

Latest 2021 MotoGP Racing Calendar – Rounds Dates Locations

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The first race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship is due to begin on March 28th at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, but initial revisions issued by […]

Inspiration Friday: Explore the Unexpected

January 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“Explore the unexpected” is the motto of the 8th edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, which will take place in late summer 2022 in Albania one of the last still largely untouched off-road […]

Two BMW satellite teams to compete alongside BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

November 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW family in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is growing. Two BMW satellite teams will be competing alongside the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the upcoming 2021 season: the Italian RC Squadra […]

BMW Member and Chairman of the Board Talk About Corporate Challenges Ahead

November 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen! 2020 has been dominated by the highly volatile crisis worldwide – which is now worsening again – […]

2020 WMX World Championship Goes Right Down to the Wire!

November 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ghidinelli Yamaha Racing’s Nancy van de Ven secured the silver medal with an emphatic race win in the final race of the season. The young Dutch rider finished on the same points as the eventual […]

MV Agusta broaden its customer base with Special Financial Promotions

October 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, October 29th, 2020 – MV Agusta is increasing its offer of finance services across Europe as part of its plan to broaden its customer base and make its bikes more accessible to new customers. […]

MotoGP to race at famous Bugatti Circuit Le Mans for the French GP

October 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The ninth round of the 2020 MotoGP season will be held this weekend on the historic Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, which, unlike in recent years, will host the French GP in October.The French track, […]

Shell and Ducati announce 3-Year Deal for North America, Germany, France and UK

August 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

New agreement partners Shell and Ducati together for another three years Shell confirms its partnership with Ducati to supply engine oil in Italian and Thailand production plants Shell Advance Ducati co-branded oil becomes available also […]

Situation Forces Cancellation of 2020 Yamaha YXZ1000R SuperFinale

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Due to the ongoing crisis situation, Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s YXZ1000R SuperFinale event, which was scheduled to take place during the Baja Portalegre in Portugal in October. […]

MotoGP Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir at British GP Silverstone

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir will be on the start line at the British GP at Silverstone this weekend for the Michelin® Virtual British Grand Prix. This fifth […]

Virtual MotoGP – Live British GP Silverstone Circuit Follows Moto2 & Moto3

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This weekend, 31st May 2020, starting at 3 PM (Italian Time), MotoGP riders, but also some protagonists of Moto2 and Moto3, will return to compete with the MotoGP 20 videogame during the Virtual British GP, […]

Sim Racing: 4th MotoGP Virtual Race Live on Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube and Twitch

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro set to take part in the fourth MotoGP Virtual Race scheduled for this Sunday, 17th May 2020, at 3:00 PM (Italian time) After the extraordinary success of the first Virtual Grand Prix, this […]

Sim Racing: Ducati Danilo Petrucci to race in the first Virtual MotoGP this Sunday

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the success of the first two MotoGP Virtual Races in history in recent weeks, this Sunday, 3rd of May 2020 at 3:00 PM (Italian time), on the original date of the Spanish GP, the […]

BMW Germany Reopens Sales Rooms and Showrooms from May 4

April 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The Bavarian State Government has now eased its regulations and measures to curb the spread of the virus. As a result, BMW Welt will be reopening its vehicle collection service, sales rooms and showrooms from […]

BMW Brings Back 1980s Race Cars with Sim Racing

April 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Sim racing in Romania? Yes, sim racing in Romania! A country that plays a supporting role in traditional racing compared to great nations such as Germany, Italy, England or France is in the fast […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]

Husqvarna to withdraw from global trade shows for the rest of 2020 including INTERMOT and EICMA

April 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KTM AG have assessed their overall strategy for the rest of 2020 and have decided to make several key decisions in the wake of the virus impacting public health, communities, the motorcycle industry and business […]

BMW Motorrad BoxerCup 2020 racing BMW R nineT Racers

February 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad BoxerCup promoted by Wilbers goes into its second season this year. The BoxerCup 2020 will primarily be held in conjunction with the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM and the racing calendar currently […]

SUZUKI MotoGP TESTING RESTARTS IN SEPANG

January 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is getting ready for its third test ahead of the 2020 MotoGP™ season with Suzuki staff in Japan working hard throughout the winter break from […]

Calgary Motorcycle Show 2020: GET YOUR HANDS ON YOUR NEW RIDE

January 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

CALGARY, AB (January 2, 2020) – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary presented by NFP is fast approaching. It will showcase the new line-up of 2020 models of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and side-by-sides. The Show runs […]

RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR BOLT AT SUPERENDURO ROUND TWO

January 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR CLAIMS HARD-FOUGHT SECOND PLACE RESULT IN GERMANY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has placed as runner-up at the second round of the 2020 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship […]

BLAZUSIAK RACES TO SUPERENDURO RUNNER-UP RESULT IN POLAND

December 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In front of a sold-out stadium of 14,000 Polish fans, Blazusiak looked to add to his multi-year win streak inside the Tauron Arena. The KTM rider has made the venue his own since 2016 and […]

GOMEZ AND BOLT ALL SET FOR 2020 SUPERENDURO SEASON

December 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez and Billy Bolt are all set for the 2020 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. The five-round indoor series commences this weekend December 7 in Krakow, Poland, with the remaining […]

Shell and Ducati mark 21st year together with renewal of winning Technical Partnership

November 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Shell and Ducati today announced an extension of their Technical Partnership. The iconic partnership has run for over 20 years, starting in 1999 at the World Superbike Championship before expanding into MotoGP when Ducati joined […]

YXZ1000R European Cup racers prepare for SuperFinale in Portalegre

October 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The twelve national champions of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup are gearing up to contest the season-ending SuperFinale in Portalegre, Portugal on 24-26 October. Featuring twelve drivers and their co-drivers from the seven nations contesting […]

German GP: Danilo Petrucci crashes out during qualifying

July 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team came back in action today near Chemnitz (Germany) at Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix qualifiers. After working on race pace with a focus on tyre wear in Friday’s free practice sessions, […]

THIS WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING SCHEDULE – July 6-7th

July 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 5. The opening race weekend of July sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in action for round 9 of the MotoGP™ World Championship at Sachsenring in Germany. In today’s Free Practice […]

Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso respectively 8th and 9th in Friday’s free practice at Sachsenring

July 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team resumed action today near Chemnitz (Germany) at the Sachsenring circuit, home of the ninth race of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship and last round before the summer break. At the end of […]

10 things to know about the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring

July 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After taking fourth and sixth place on the finish line at the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen with Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci respectively, the Ducati Team is ready to take it to the track […]

Next stop Sachsenring for the Ducati Team

July 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the Dutch GP – ended with Andrea Dovizioso and Petrucci respectively fourth and sixth on the finish line, separated by only half a second – the Ducati Team is ready […]

SINUOUS SACHSENRING AWAITS RINS AND MIR

July 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 3. There’s no time to take a breather or relax for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, as they are already travelling towards Germany for Round 9 of the MotoGP World Championship […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Eager to Get Going in Germany

July 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team secured a brilliant win in Assen last Sunday but have little time to celebrate as they make their way to the next stage of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, […]

Dutch Grand Prix: Dovizioso fourth on the finish line at the Assen TT Circuit

July 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Dutch Grand Prix at the historic TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands), eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, saw Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci claim fourth and sixth position on the finish line […]

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Tonus & Paulin Share the Podium in Germany

June 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A historic day at the tenth round of the MXGP World Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, saw the Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP team celebrate nine podium finishes with both riders, Arnaud Tonus and Gautier Paulin, […]

Watson Injured in Practice at the German Grand Prix

June 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an unlucky fall in the first practice session at the tenth round of the FIM MX2 World Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2’s Ben Watson has broken his hand and will miss […]

Yamaha Riders on the Hunt for Grand Prix Glory in Germany

June 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than one week after the action-packed Latvian Grand Prix that saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus miss the top step of the podium despite […]

Febvre & Tonus Tie for the Grand Prix Victory in Latvia

June 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre & Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus continued Yamaha’s double podium streak at the ninth round of the MXGP World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. The dynamic duo […]

Motorcycle Sales Up – BMW Motorrad Sells 17,944 Motorcycles Globally in May

June 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad sales continue to grow strongly, with year-to-date deliveries up 7.1% (74,958). In May, a total of 17,944 (+5.2%) premium BMW Motorrad motorcycles and maxi scooters were delivered to customers around the world. Electrified sales […]

Success for the BMW racers in FIM EWC, IDM and CSBK

June 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FIM Endurance World Championship: Success for BMW teams at Oschersleben. The 8-hour race at Oschersleben (GER) was the penultimate round of the 2018/19 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). The long-distance race […]

SUZUKI KEEPS EWC SERIES TITLE ALIVE AFTER FIGHTBACK

June 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 10. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have kept a 16th series victory alive after fighting back from two crashes during the Oschersleben 8 Hours Endurance penultimate fourth round in Germany […]

Heartbreak for Honda Endurance Racing at the 8 Hours of Oschersleben

June 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There was heartbreak in Germany this evening as the Honda Endurance Racing team was forced to retire from the fourth round of the 2018/2019 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 8 Hours of Oschersleben, with just […]

SUZUKI READY FOR OSCHERSLEBEN 8 HOURS EWC

June 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 6. EWC Championship leaders Suzuki Endurance Racing Team are on track this weekend for the fourth round of the series at Oschersleben in Germany aboard the GSX-R1000. The 15-time […]

Honda Endurance Racing targeting success at the 8 Hours of Oschersleben

June 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team is heading to Germany for the fourth round of the 2018/2019 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 8 Hours of Oschersleben. Randy de Puniet, Sébastien Gimbert and Yonny Hernandez are […]

Project Triumph TE-1 Embarks on 2-Year Electric Motorcycle Strategy

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO wants electric motorcycles. Project Triumph TE-1, a 2-year project focused on developing electric motorcycle capabilities and providing input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle strategy. Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Grand Prix Engineering, Integral […]