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Robert Jones

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25 Year old Motorsport enthusiast, with my expertise lying mostly with Motorcycle racing. Lived abroad when I was younger and I've also played a variety of different sports in that time. I'm currently studying Sports Journalism, with the hope of getting into commentary in the future.
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World Superbike

Defending champion Rea takes victory at the third attempt in Misano

By Robert Jones
June 22, 2019
2 Mins read

Jonathan Rea took the spoils in race one at Misano, ahead of Tom Sykes and championship rival Alvaro Bautista in treacherous conditions

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World Superbike

Rea delivers in spectacular fashion to take Pole at Misano

By Robert Jones
June 22, 2019
2 Mins read
Jonathan Rea took Pole at Misano, in what is shaping up to be a decisive round in the 2019 season with Alvaro Bautista only fifth
World Superbike

Van Der Mark tops day one but suffers a dramatic crash

By Robert Jones
June 21, 2019
2 Mins read
Michael Van Der Mark leads the way after day one in Misano, but crashes for the Dutchman and championship contender Jonathan Rea, brought their days work to an early end
World Superbike

PREVIEW: World Superbike heads to Misano for round seven

By Robert Jones
June 20, 2019
2 Mins read
Round Seven of the 2019 World Superbike championship takes place at Misano, with Bautista and Rea sure to do battle once again
World Superbike

Lowes hoping to bounce back from disastrous Jerez weekend

By Robert Jones
June 19, 2019
1 Mins read
Alex Lowes looks to bounce back at Misano, and get back on terms with championship rival and teammate Michael Van Der Mark
World Superbike

Van Der Mark confident of repeating Jerez success at Misano

By Robert Jones
June 19, 2019
1 Mins read
Dutch star Michael Van Der Mark is high on confidence, as he looks to repeat his success of Jerez in Italy for round seven of the championship
British Superbike

Double delight for Brookes as he completes the Brands GP sweep

By Robert Jones
June 16, 2019
2 Mins read
Josh Brookes competes his third Brands Hatch GP win ahead of an all Ducati podium in race two.
British Superbike

Brookes masters the tricky conditions for victory at Brands Hatch

By Robert Jones
June 16, 2019
2 Mins read
Josh Brookes takes victory in race one of the Brands Hatch GP at round four of the 2019 season, ahead of Dan Linfoot and Tommy Bridewell
British Superbike

Redding produces sensational lap to take Pole at Brands Hatch

By Robert Jones
June 15, 2019
2 Mins read
Scott Redding takes pole position ahead of the Brands Hatch GP, while Tarran Mackenzie suffered a big crash in qualifying 3
World Superbike

WSBK ROUNDUP: Mixed feelings for Bautista and Rea but elation for Van Der Mark

By Robert Jones
June 14, 2019
4 Mins read
World Superbike roundup from the weekend, and how things stand for the top riders heading into round seven at Misano
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Graff lose 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 pole

By Robert Jones
June 14, 2019
1 Mins read
Graff Racing lose their LMP2 pole position at the 24 Hour of Le Mans due to missing the weight bridge at the conclusion of Thursday’s qualifying.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Strong start for the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing quartet ahead of 24 hours of Le Mans

By Robert Jones
June 14, 2019
2 Mins read
The four-car Ford factory team will lineup in second, sixth, ninth and tenth in the GTE Pro class for tomorrow’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the #67 car leading the way.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Promising start for Cetilar Racing at Le Mans

By Robert Jones
June 13, 2019
1 Mins read
Positive first day for the Cetilar Racing Dallara team, who will hope to make further improvements during Thursday’s qualifying sessions
24 Hours of Le Mans

Risi Competizione return to Le Mans for their fifteenth appearance at the historic race

By Robert Jones
June 12, 2019
2 Mins read
Risi Competizione return to Le Mans in the LMGTE Pro class ahead of the 87th running of the historic race
World Superbike

Van Der Mark delivers a masterclass as Bautista crashes from the lead

By Robert Jones
June 9, 2019
3 Mins read
Van Der Mark wins in Spain as Bautista crashes from the lead in front of his home crowd
World Superbike

Peerless Bautista wins again as Rea limits the damage

By Robert Jones
June 9, 2019
2 Mins read
Bautista makes it two from two in Jerez, ahead of Van Der Mark and Melandri, as Rea comes from the back row to finish fourth
World Superbike

Supreme Bautista wins as Rea and Lowes clash

By Robert Jones
June 9, 2019
2 Mins read
Alvaro Bautista takes race one in Jerez ahead of Michael Van Der Mark, while Jonathan Rea takes a controversial third after clashing with Alex Lowes on the last lap
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