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Front Row Start to Podium Fight and Fourth Place for Locatelli in Race 1 at Balaton Park

July 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli kept a cool head in high temperature track conditions to bring home a strong result from Race 1 at Balaton Park Circuit, for Round 7 of the 2025 FIM Superbike […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France to start fourth for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

June 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Under dry conditions, F.C.C. TSR Honda France secured the fourth fastest time aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ahead of tomorrow’s 8-hour race. During Thursday’s private practice, French rider Corentin Perolari set the fastest lap of […]

The Ducati V21L to start the 2025 MotoE Championship

April 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati MotoE, now lighter and with an improved chassis and electronics, is preparing to tweak all the category records The first tests of the 2025 V21L will begin on 11 April, in view of […]

Dominant Öncü takes victory as R9’s dream start continues with 1-2 in Portimão

March 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü put in a display of dominance to take a commanding lights to flag victory in the first race of the weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão with Stefano Manzi finishing second […]

Josh Herrin to start Daytona 200 title defense from second position

March 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., March 7, 2024 — Josh Herrin (Celtic/Economy Lube & Tire by Warhorse HSBK Ducati) will start the 2025 Daytona 200 on the Ducati Panigale V2 from second place on the grid when the green […]

Double top ten run by Binder and Bastianini in sweltering Thailand for 2025 MotoGP start

March 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of 2025 MotoGP provided hot and oppressive racing conditions at the Buriram International Circuit but Brad Binder was able to sweat his way to 8th position after starting in 14th. The sixth […]

TSR Honda France to start second for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

June 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamp, where the format has changed from 24 to 8 hours of racing. The iconic 6.985-kilometre Belgian track hosts […]

Josep Garcia’s 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to victorious start in Portugal

April 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has got his 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to a victorious start at round one in Fafe, Portugal. The Spaniard was on winning form at the season-opener, claiming […]

Strong and consistent start to 2024 MXGP World Championship Sardinia

April 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vlaanderen Charges to Seventh in Sardinia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen maintained his strong and consistent start to the 2024 MXGP World Championship with seventh overall at round three of the series in […]

KTM’s Hubert Trunkenpolz marks start of new chapter in MV Agusta

March 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

In a landmark move marking the start of a new chapter in its history, MV Agusta, the iconic Italian motorcycle brand known for its blend of cutting-edge performance and unparalleled craftsmanship, announces significant changes to […]

SOLID AND STEADY START FOR RED BULL KTM AT 2024 MXGP OPENER IN ARGENTINA

March 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

World Championship winners and MX2 class defending #1s, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, launched the 2024 MXGP season with Andrea Adamo scoring a top five finish in the dark sandy volcanic soil of Neuquen for […]

Reigning MXGP champions set for 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship to start

February 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Reigning champions in at least one of the two principal classes of the FIM Motocross World Championship for the eighth year in a row, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will charge into the fresh MXGP […]

Start of 626-kilometre timed special that Dakar Riders are given two days to complete

January 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing star Luciano Benavides has completed the first half of the new 48-hour chrono stage as fifth-fastest. Covering 513 out of a possible 626 kilometres of the timed special, the FR 450 Rally […]

Start of 2024 Dakar hugely demanding for all riders from AlUla to Al Henakiyah

January 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price have both made a strong start to their 2024 Dakar Rally campaigns by successfully completing the demanding stage one of the event. Benavides placed eighth on the special with […]

Rotator cuff injury causes Supercross rider to miss start of SX Season

January 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

During a recent practice session, Liqui Moly Factory Beta Supercross rider Colt Nichols sustained a rotator cuff injury, which will see him miss some time at the start of the 2024 AMA Supercross season. Nichols, […]

New Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start TT Replica

July 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Wednesday, 12th July was a special day for some very lucky people. 17 new owners of the Limited Edition CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start Replica attended the Honda Racing Centre in Louth to pick up […]

EXCITED TO START 2023 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

May 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Reigning 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Champion Billy Bolt has switched his focus from indoor to outdoor competition as the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider prepares himself for the opening round of the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro […]

Cathedral of Speed and Start of European WorldSBK season

April 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After a break of a few weeks, the European leg of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) begins this weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The iconic TT Circuit at Assen (NED) will host round […]

Bitter-sweet start at opening round of EMX125 Championship Frauenfeld

April 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Reisulis Secures Podium Silverware in Switzerland MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis got his EMX125 title charge off to a bitter-sweet start at the opening round of the EMX125 Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The talented […]

Challenging WorldSBK start for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at Phillip Island

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. After a short but busy winter break, BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicked off the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship with the new BMW M 1000 RR at Phillip Island, Australia. The ROKiT BMW Motorrad […]

Unfortunate start to 2023 GNCC Series for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna

February 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA’S CRAIG DELONG RIDES TO FIFTH AS GNCC SERIES OPENS AT BIG BUCK A fifth-place result was the outcome for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig Delong in the 2023 Grand National Cross […]

Impressive start to the Main Event Supercross Oakland

February 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

OAKLAND, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb has moved into second position in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship standings after a hard-fought second-place performance in Oakland, as 450SX team-mate Aaron Plessinger was once again strong […]

Season-ending knee injury at start of AMA Supercross 250 East series

February 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It has been a rough couple of weeks for The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, with a season-ending knee injury to Malcolm Stewart; and another injury that put Jalek Swoll on the sidelines before […]

Important data ahead of start of 2023 WorldSBK season analyzed

January 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista and Rinaldi conclude the first winter tests of the 2023 WorldSBK season. Bulega (WorldSSP) also on track at Jerez de la Frontera with the Panigale V2 The first winter tests for the Aruba.it Racing […]

FINAL START OF MOTOGP 2022

November 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The twentieth and final Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP season will get underway at a sunny Circuito Ricardo Tormo tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder 7th fastest in qualification for the […]

Superb start but difficult WorldSSP Argentinean round

October 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Outstanding Bautista: second place in Superpole Race before the victory in Race-2. After a superb start, Rinaldi finishes fifth. Difficult Argentinean round for Bulega: P8 in WorldSSP. Alvaro Bautista rounds off another stellar weekend by […]

STRONG START TO FINAL ROUND OF ANDALUCIA RALLY FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

October 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has placed third fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Excelling over the demanding Spanish tracks and terrain, the Argentinian completed the gruelling 315-kilometre timed special in just short of […]

Ducati will start from MotoGP front row for 11th time this season

October 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Front-row start for Pecco Bagnaia at the Australian GP, third in qualifying. Jack Miller, eighth, will start from the third row at Phillip Island Jorge Mart󠇧in sets the new circuit record at Phillip Island and […]

Racing Slicks a poor choice of tires to start Enduro race

October 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong continues to produce solid top-five performances in the AMA National Enduro Series, grabbing an impressive fifth overall this weekend at the Muddobbers National Enduro in Matthews, Indiana. Meanwhile, […]

Excellent start to 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaign

October 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has made an excellent start to his 2022 Rallye du Maroc campaign, posting the second-fastest time on the 557-kilometre first stage. Completing the special just over two minutes behind his […]

Dominant win in Barcelona with great start and comeback

September 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista dominated the whole race, passing under the chequered flag with a wide margin over Rea (Kawasaki). A strong start for Michael Rinaldi who, after a mistake, recovered from 10th position finishing 4th. An exciting Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing […]

Set to Start Suzuka 8 Hours EWC

August 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Set to Start Suzuka 8 Hours from Third The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team will begin the 43rd edition of the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race from third after a strong […]

Secure Provisional Front Row Start at Cola-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race

August 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Provisional Front Row Start at Suzuka The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team impressed despite tricky conditions at the 43rd edition of the Cola-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race to finish second […]

FIGHTS BACK TO PLACE AT RED BULL ROMANIACS ENDURO

July 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Celebrating its 19th edition, Red Bull Romaniacs returned to its traditional format for 2022 with the spectacular city prologue opening proceedings on Tuesday, followed by four long, tough days of hard enduro rallying, ridden in […]

ANOTHER TOP-10 FINISH AND TOP-10 START AT 450MX CLASS SPRING CREEK NATIONAL

July 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire fought his way to another top-five overall in the 250MX class with 5-4 moto finishes at Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Millville, Minnesota. Hampshire […]

Front row start for Pecco Bagnaia Catalan MotoGP at Montmelo

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia will start from the front row in tomorrow’s Catalan GP at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya. After gaining direct access to Q2 by finishing FP3 with the fourth-fastest time overall, the rider […]

Yamaha Champion sidelined Pro Motocross Season Start

May 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ferrandis Sidelined from Pro Motocross Start Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis will miss the start of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season to undergo surgery on a ligament tear in his left thumb […]

Extremely excited for start of AMA Pro Motocross national series

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 26. After a strong finish to the Monster Energy Supercross season, Suzuki had a three-week break to prepare for the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The Twisted […]

Strong Start at Tunisia Desert Challenge

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Enjoy Strong Start at Tunisia Desert Challenge The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid team, in partnership with Riders for Health, successfully kicked off the Tunisia Desert Challenge by finishing the Prologue in […]

Three scintillating races to start new 2022 MotoGP season

April 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Ready to Race for the Altar at the Cathedral of Speed Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are ready to fight for podium and race […]

Podium great way to start new Honda Le Mans team

April 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France started the 24-hour race from the third place on the starting grid with the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio, based on the combined results achieved during good qualifying sessions. Immediately after the […]

REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION TAKES ON MINUS 400 AND START OF HEWC TITLE DEFENCE

April 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt will take to the start of Minus 400 in Israel tomorrow – a three-day event that marks the opening round of this year’s FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Bolt, fresh […]

Final countdown underway to start 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship

March 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France, with the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio, Australian Josh Hook and the new British rider British Gino Rea who has joined the factory Honda team this season, clocked the fourth quickest time, […]

Start of a new 2022 MotoGP season just around the corner

February 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 4. With the start of a new MotoGP season just around the corner, preparations are well underway for Team Suzuki Ecstar as they prepare to tackle 2022 with Joan […]

Highly anticipated start of 2022 Dakar Rally

November 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With just over one month to go before the highly anticipated start of the 2022 Dakar Rally, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are currently completing their final period of testing before packing their bags and […]

Windy start at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve MotoGP

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Grid positions for Algarve GP: Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’38.893 Alex Rins: 11th – 1’39.649 A windy start at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve made lap time improvements […]

Rally Team Enjoys Positive Start To Silk Way Rally

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team consisting of Ross Branch, Adrien Van Beveren, and Andrew Short, have all successfully completed the opening stage of the 2021 Silk Way Rally. With Ross claiming second and Adrien […]

BMW to start Le Mans race debut from front of the grid

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The new #37 BMW M 1000 RR for the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) will start its race debut in Le Mans (FRA) from the front places of the grid. The two-part […]

Honda RAC41 Chromeburner to Start at 24h Motos Le Mans

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After two very warm qualifying sessions at the Bugatti circuit, FIM Endurance World Championship team F.C.C. TSR Honda France will start from sixth position on the grid for the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans […]

Great Grand National Cross Country GNCC start equals podium win

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong captured his first victory of the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series on Sunday with a hard-fought performance at the John Penton GNCC. Held at Sunday Creek […]

Interesting start to the 2021 WorldSBK season

May 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Fully Focused on Aragón Start to 2021 Season Front-runners Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK are prepared to start strong at the opening round of the FIM Superbike World Championship this […]

Sim Racing: Terrifying start to Rome E-Prix ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

April 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rome. Action-packed first day of racing at the Rome E-Prix (ITA): Maximilian Günther (GER) in the points as he finishes ninth at the third race of the season in the ABB FIA Formula E World […]

First 2021 MotoGP World Championship Race to Start

March 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the two preseason tests held a few weeks ago, Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia are back in Qatar for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, which […]

Strong start to 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Florida

March 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL OUT WITH INJURY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong is off to a strong start in the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series after scoring his […]

Exciting 2021 start for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams

March 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The month of February has been a busy and exciting start to 2021 for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. Both squads made their annual trips south, to the island of Sardinia […]

Chaotic start to end exciting Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Indianapolis

February 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis finished sixth tonight despite challenging conditions at Round 4 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Indianapolis. Aaron Plessinger joined him in the top 10, overcoming a […]

Dakar Rally Final 6 Stages of 2021 Event to Start

January 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Lying 10th and 11th respectively in the overall rally standings and having successfully completed six days of racing at the 2021 Dakar, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Luciano Benavides are currently enjoying […]

Ducati far back on the grid for start of MotoGP Valencia

November 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Fifth-row start for Danilo Petrucci, fifteenth in qualifying for the Valencia GP. Andrea Dovizioso will start from seventeenth on the grid, from the sixth row. Jack Miller, almost takes pole position with the Ducati Desmosedici […]

Usual 1 Hour Delay Delays MotoGP Aragon Start

October 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Grid positions for Aragon GP: Joan Mir: 6th – 1’47.679 Alex Rins: 10th – 1’48.035 Saturday morning’s FP3 session at Aragon was pushed one hour later than usual […]

Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business!

October 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business is a great way to think about “What could be better in life than doing what you love and making it your job?” Rob and Zayne in […]

Qatar GP: first-row start for Dovizioso, 2nd in qualifying at Losail. Petrucci in third row (7th)

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After showing its competitiveness in Friday’s free-practice sessions, the Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at the Losail circuit in Qatar, home of the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. After completing […]

Front Row Start In Sepang For Andrea Iannone

November 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 3. Andrea Iannone: 4th – 2:13.097 (+ 0.936) Alex Rins: 8th – 2:13.463 (+ 1.302) • Andrea Iannone set the 4th fastest time but starts on front row due […]

Positive Start And Tough Finish For Triple M Honda In Argentina

October 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Triple M Honda World Superbike team and their new rider Florian Marino arrived in Argentina full of optimism in their first working weekend together, with Marino learning quickly and starting 15th. The challenges of […]

Third Row Start For Iannone In Sachsenring

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 14 Andrea Iannone: 8th – 1:20.682 (+ 0.412) Alex Rins: 11th – 1:20.847 (+ 0.577) • Andrea Iannone’s one-lap pace very hot. • Alex Rins working on consistent lap […]

Fourth Row Start for Movistar Yamaha Teammates in Jerez de la Frontera

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed 100% commitment during today’s FP3, FP4 and the qualifying sessions at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, but their efforts were not met by […]

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the Grand Prix of The Americas showing good form. Making the most of the perfect riding conditions in today’s two free practice sessions, the […]

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An eventful Q2 session at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this afternoon saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales secure second place on the grid for the Grand Prix of The Americas. However, he is […]

Mahias Fights Back for Front-Row Start in Assen

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team fought back strongly on Saturday after a tricky opening day at Round 4 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship in Assen. Championship leader, Lucas Mahias, managed to put […]