Tag: Motorcycling

Motorcycling: Rossi breaks leg in training crash

ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italian motorcycling legend Valentino Rossi broke his leg in a crash in training on Thursday to dash his hopes of a 10th world title this season. The 38-year-old will undergo surgery “as soon as possible”, his Yamaha team announced in a statement. Rossi was on board an endurance bike when the accident occurred. “Valentino Rossi was involved in an enduro accident during a training activity close to his hometown (of Urbino) […]

Motorcycling: Marquez hungry for Silverstone revenge

SILVERSTONE, United Kingdom (AFP) — World championship leader Marc Marquez is out for revenge at the British motorcycling Grand Prix on Sunday after losing out on the last bend to Andrea Dovizioso two weeks ago in Austria. Marquez came second to Ducati’s Dovizioso at the Spielberg track with his Honda team-mate and fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa third. But the three-time world champion is not expecting things to go all his own way at Silverstone. He admits he faces […]

Rea wins second race of Donington to extend championship lead

DONINGTON PARK, United Kingdom (Reuters) — Kawasaki driver Jonathan Rea won the second race at Donington Park on Sunday (May 28) to extend his overall lead over teammate Tom Sykes in the championship. Sykes, who won the race on Saturday (May 28), came in second position and now trails Rea by 55 points in the overall standings. Rea crashed out of the race on Saturday, allowing his rivals to slightly reduce his staggering overall lead. […]

Motorcycling: Zarco takes Moto2 Japan Prix pole

Motegi, Japan  (AFP) — Defending Moto2 world champion Johann Zarco secured pole position for Sunday’s Japan Grand Prix for the category after earning a new circuit record in qualifying on Saturday. The French rider, who is also leading this season with 202 points, clocked 1min 49.961sec, the best ever lap at Twin Ring Motegi circuit, which was 0.067sec faster than Thomas Luthi and 0.356sec faster than Franco Morbidelli who will share the front row. Alex Rins, […]