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    • Scott Redding will feel a maiden Moto2 pole position is getting closer and closer after he topped Friday practice for the second race in succession

      Redding On Top In Friday Practice At Le Mans

      Posted on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
      Scott Redding will feel a maiden Moto2 pole position is getting closer and closer after he topped Friday practice for the second race in succession

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    • Casey Stoner topped both Friday practice sessions at Le Mans, indicating that the decision to retire isn't weighing on his mind

      MotoGP 2012: French Grand Prix – Combined Friday Practice Times

      Posted on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
      Casey Stoner topped both Friday practice sessions at Le Mans, indicating that the decision to retire isn't weighing on his mind

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    • After making the headlines with his press conference announcement yesterday, Casey Stoner let his riding do the talking on Friday at Le Mans by comfortably topping both practice sessions

      Stoner Dominates Friday Practice In France

      Posted on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
      After making the headlines with his press conference announcement yesterday, Casey Stoner let his riding do the talking on Friday at Le Mans by comfortably topping both practice sessions

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    • Maverick Vinales set the pace in Friday practice at Le Mans as he goes in search of a second consecutive victory at the French track

      Vinales Sets Impressive Pace At Le Mans

      Posted on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
      Maverick Vinales set the pace in Friday practice at Le Mans as he goes in search of a second consecutive victory at the French track

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    • Stefan Bradl expects a number of factors to contribute to a difficult challenge in this weekend’s French Grand Prix at Le Mans

      Bradl Predicts Challenging Weekend In France

      Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
      Stefan Bradl expects a number of factors to contribute to a difficult challenge in this weekend’s French Grand Prix at Le Mans

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    • Jorge Lorenzo is confident the Yamaha team will avoid the problems they faced at Le Mans last year when they return to the circuit this weekend

      Lorenzo Expecting Improved Performance At Le Mans

      Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
      Jorge Lorenzo is confident the Yamaha team will avoid the problems they faced at Le Mans last year when they return to the circuit this weekend

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    • Casey Stoner has stunned the motorsport world by announcing his retirement at the end of the current MotoGP season in a press conference at Le Mans

      Casey Stoner Announces Retirement From MotoGP

      Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
      Casey Stoner has stunned the motorsport world by announcing his retirement at the end of the current MotoGP season in a press conference at Le Mans

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    • This weekend’s French Grand Prix sees the return of Chris Vermeulen and with that in mind, it’s only appropriate that the latest Classic MotoGP takes us back to 2007, where the former World Superbike runner-up became a Grand Prix winner

      Le Mans Classic: Vermeulen Shines For Suzuki

      Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
      This weekend’s French Grand Prix sees the return of Chris Vermeulen and with that in mind, it’s only appropriate that the latest Classic MotoGP takes us back to 2007, where the former World Superbike runner-up became a Grand Prix winner

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    • Tyco Suzuki’s Alastair Seeley is on provisional pole for the Superbike and Supersport races at the North West 200 after topping the timesheets in practice on Tuesday

      Seeley Sets The Pace In North West 200 Practice

      Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
      Tyco Suzuki’s Alastair Seeley is on provisional pole for the Superbike and Supersport races at the North West 200 after topping the timesheets in practice on Tuesday

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    • Without a wheel being turned, Tuesday marked a significant milestone in MotoGP. Valentino Rossi and Ducati have now gone a full year since appearing on a Grand Prix podium and the Doctor will be praying that a return to France will also kick start a recovery

      Le Mans Preview: Can Ducati End Year Of Pain?

      Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
      Without a wheel being turned, Tuesday marked a significant milestone in MotoGP. Valentino Rossi and Ducati have now gone a full year since appearing on a Grand Prix podium and the Doctor will be praying that a return to France will also kick start a recovery

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    • Gary Mason thanked Team Pedercini for giving him the opportunity to compete in the Superbike World Championship despite failing to finish either race at Donington Park this weekend

      Mason Thankful For World Superbike Opportunity

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Gary Mason thanked Team Pedercini for giving him the opportunity to compete in the Superbike World Championship despite failing to finish either race at Donington Park this weekend

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    • Jonathan Rea admitted his victory at Donington Park was taking a little while to sink in after he make a stunning late charge to take the win at the final corner of race two

      Rea Saviours “Unbelievable” Home Victory

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Jonathan Rea admitted his victory at Donington Park was taking a little while to sink in after he make a stunning late charge to take the win at the final corner of race two

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    • Carlos Checa is looking forward to reviving his championship defence at Miller Motorsports Park after falling 23 points off the pace with a crash at Donington Park

      Checa Looking To Move On After Donington Mishap

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Carlos Checa is looking forward to reviving his championship defence at Miller Motorsports Park after falling 23 points off the pace with a crash at Donington Park

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    • Max Biaggi has a five point lead over Tom Sykes in the championship standings following this weekend's action at Donington Park

      SBK 2012: Championship Standings After Donington

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Max Biaggi has a five point lead over Tom Sykes in the championship standings following this weekend's action at Donington Park

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    • Jonathan Rea clinched his second win of the 2012 season after a frantic final lap at Donington Park

      SBK Donington: Race Two Result

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Jonathan Rea clinched his second win of the 2012 season after a frantic final lap at Donington Park

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    • Jonathan Rea claimed a dramatic victory in the second race of the day at Donington Park despite starting the final lap in fourth place

      SBK Donington Race Two: Rea Wins After Last Corner Mayhem

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Jonathan Rea claimed a dramatic victory in the second race of the day at Donington Park despite starting the final lap in fourth place

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    • Marco Melandri saw off the challenge of teammate Leon Haslam to claim BMW's first ever World Superbike victory at Donington Park

      SBK Donington: Race One Result

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Marco Melandri saw off the challenge of teammate Leon Haslam to claim BMW's first ever World Superbike victory at Donington Park

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    • Marco Melandri gave BMW their first World Superbike victory after escaping a four man leading group in the closing stages

      SBK Donington Race One: Melandri Makes BMW Breakthrough

      Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Marco Melandri gave BMW their first World Superbike victory after escaping a four man leading group in the closing stages

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    • Tom Sykes’ exceptional Superpole record in 2012 continued after he topped Saturday’s session at Donington Park

      SBK Donington: Sykes Storms Superpole Again

      Posted on May 12, 2012 | No Comments
      Tom Sykes’ exceptional Superpole record in 2012 continued after he topped Saturday’s session at Donington Park

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    • Samsung Honda had a weekend to forget at Oulton Park with Jon Kirkham suffering a heavy crash while Michael Laverty’s early season struggles continued

      Tough Weekend At Oulton Park For Samsung Honda

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Samsung Honda had a weekend to forget at Oulton Park with Jon Kirkham suffering a heavy crash while Michael Laverty’s early season struggles continued

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    • Josh Brookes is just six points off the lead of the British Superbike Championship after three top four finishes at Oulton Park

      Brookes In The Mix After Strong Showing At Oulton Park

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Josh Brookes is just six points off the lead of the British Superbike Championship after three top four finishes at Oulton Park

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    • BSB newcomers Supersonic BMW continued their strong start with Tommy Bridewell and Patric Muff scoring 45 points between them at Oulton Park

      Supersonic BMW Enjoy Successful Weekend At Oulton Park

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      BSB newcomers Supersonic BMW continued their strong start with Tommy Bridewell and Patric Muff scoring 45 points between them at Oulton Park

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    • Tommy Hill was delighted to leave Oulton Park as the BSB championship leader after three top four finishes

      Consistency Pays Off As Hill Takes Championship Lead

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Tommy Hill was delighted to leave Oulton Park as the BSB championship leader after three top four finishes

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    • Romano Fenati suffered the toughest day of his short Grand Prix career when he crashed out of the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday

      Tough Learning Experience For Fenati At Estoril

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Romano Fenati suffered the toughest day of his short Grand Prix career when he crashed out of the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday

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    • Stefan Bradl bounced back from a tough couple of days to finish ninth in the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday

      Bradl Salvages Ninth After “Hard Weekend”

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Stefan Bradl bounced back from a tough couple of days to finish ninth in the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday

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    • Casey Stoner admitted his ride to victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix was far from straightforward despite leading from start to finish

      Stoner Overcomes Chatter Problem In Portugal

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Casey Stoner admitted his ride to victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix was far from straightforward despite leading from start to finish

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    • Defending champion Tommy Hill leads the standings after taking his first win of the season at Oulton Park

      BSB 2012: Championship Standings After Oulton Park

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Defending champion Tommy Hill leads the standings after taking his first win of the season at Oulton Park

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    • Shane 'Shakey' Byrne became the sixth different winner in six races in the 2012 British Superbike Championship after taking the final race at Oulton Park

      BSB Oulton Park – Race Three Result

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Shane 'Shakey' Byrne became the sixth different winner in six races in the 2012 British Superbike Championship after taking the final race at Oulton Park

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    • Chris Walker took his first BSB victory in 12 years with a sensational peformance in the wet second race at Oulton Park

      BSB Oulton Park – Race Two Result

      Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
      Chris Walker took his first BSB victory in 12 years with a sensational peformance in the wet second race at Oulton Park

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    • Jorge Lorenzo was happy to settle for second in yesterday’s Portuguese Grand Prix after struggling for pace in qualifying

      Yamaha Satisfied With Estoril Points Return

      Posted on May 7, 2012 | No Comments
      Jorge Lorenzo was happy to settle for second in yesterday’s Portuguese Grand Prix after struggling for pace in qualifying

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