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The first ever qualifying session of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup took place in the late afternoon sun at the Losail circuit, in Qatar. With strong winds blowing down the starting straight all the riders had to adapt to the changed weather conditions as the gusts of wind not only robbed them of top speed but also threatened to get under the fairing of the Honda NSF250R machines mid corner and caught out a few of the riders including the tall number 7 Fakhrusy Rostam, who lost the front end early on and only managed to set a fast time with 5 minutes remaining to slot in 15th. (more…)

The Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup is an exciting new competition for 2014, which will act as a feeder series to the world of motorcycle racing. The new project aims to give young talents from the Asian region a formal path into competitive road racing.

Led in part by renowned and successful talent scout Alberto Puig, leader of the successful MotoGP™ Academy and responsible for such talents as Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa, the competition will see Asia’s stars of the future participate in a eight-race series (in six events) in 2014 on Honda NSF250R Moto3 machines, powered by Shell V-Power racing fuel and lubricated by Shell Advance 4T Ultra motorcycle engine oil. (more…)

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With the season opening race just days away, the MotoGP fraternity has finally come to an agreement, bringing forth a new set of rules that will dictate the how the 2014 season will go about. (more…)

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Seven-time MotoGP ace and icon Valentino ‘The Doctor’ Rossi has established his first and very own motorcycle racing school recently. (more…)

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With the 2014 season-opening race dates approaching fast, the MotoGP fraternity are set to welcome back an iconic sponsor and at the same time, drop one venue of its calendar. (more…)

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Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marques not only broke Casey Stoner’s lap record in the recent-off-season, the Spaniard also reportedly broke his leg in a recent training stint on dirt. (more…)

The MotoGP grapevine is abuzz with rumours of Honda poaching Jorge Lorenzo to team up with current World Champion, Marc Marquez.

With the double World Champion’s contract expiring at the end of 2014, Jorge is bound to at least consider the offer, especially since the Honda bikes seem to be outclassing the Yamaha’s at almost every circuit and corner. (more…)

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This week, the MotoGP fraternity were present at the Sepang International Circuit for their first pre-season winter testing. (more…)

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Scheduled to return to full time racing in MotoGP in 2015, it appears Suzuki might just make an earlier-than-scheduled appearance this year. (more…)

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WSBK fans can now rejoice as the sport will finally make its race broadcasts available for streaming online via the newly added WSBK VideoPass feature. (more…)

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MotoGP world champions and teammates Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez trade the comforts of a circuit and their Honda GP bikes recently for some good old dirt and trials bikes. (more…)

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English MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow recently spent his off-season downtime giving back to the needy. (more…)

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