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WSB Laguna: By the numbers
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It’s the Laguna round of the diesels this weekend and here’s the rundown of the facts and figures that matter going in. Turn yourself into an expert in no time at all with these pub-ammo stats: 30 – Laguna Seca is set to become the 9th track in history with at least 30 races run. The…
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Ducati boss: rear wheel cover might stay on the race bike (and he doesn’t rule out a road bike version in the future, either)
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Ducati has said that its weird-looking lenticular rear wheel MIGHT stay on the World Superbike machine if a program of upcoming testing proves there’s a benefit. As for roadbikes getting the filled-in back wheel aid to improve airflow around the right hand rear side of the machine… the door’s not shut on that, either. The…
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Max Biaggi undergoes operation on lung, condition improving slowly
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After an horrific crash 11 days ago at the Sagittarius Latina supermoto circuit, six-times World Champion Max Biaggi has undergone an operation on his lung to repair the considerable damage he suffered in the spill. Biaggi has spent the time in intensive care since the accident which saw him break 11 ribs and puncture a…
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WSB: Misano by the numbers (stats for stats sake)
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Hey, fancy being a WSB expert? Then here’s the crib sheet that the pros use. These are the numbers that count going into this weekend’s fun and games near the beach at Rimini as Jonathan Rea heads towards his 100th podium (if he manages it in Race One then he’ll have made 100 podiums in…
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WSB: Rimini is go for this weekend’s sun, surfing and superbikes
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As the WSB championship reaches the half way point of the season, tensions are as hot as ever. With the Rimini coastline the destination for the seventh round of the season, Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is a historic setting for the WorldSBK championship and with the passionate Italian fans it’s a favourite of many.…
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MotoGP 2017: Nicky Hayden to be remembered at Mugello MotoGP this weekend
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Nicky Hayden’s race bikes will be in attendance at Mugello this weekend for the Italian MotoGP – in celebration of the Kentucky Kid’s life and incredible career on two wheels. Nicky Hayden left his imprint wherever he went, and it’s clear that a great many people will miss him in the paddock. Following the homage…
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Donington: Manufacturers Ups and Downs at #UKWorldSBK
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Aprilia recorded eight podiums at Donington, but they are yet to win their first race here. They have finished second three times, the last one was in 2013’s Race 2 with Sylvain Guintoli. Last year Aprilia’s best results were recorded by Lorenzo Savadori: 6th in Race 1 and 4th in Race 2. Despite at…
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WSBK: All the stats ahead of this weekend’s racing at Donington
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The WSBK world championship is heading to Donington over the bank holiday weekend – and in preparation for the action kicking off, here’s a bunch of facts and figures about WSBK racing at the iconic British circuit. – Donington set the stage for the inaugural Championship round back in 1988: Davide Tardozzi (Bimota) and…
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Nicky Hayden: 1981 – 2017
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2006 MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden has died. The 35-year-old was involved in a road accident with a car, just days after competing in the WSBK championship round at Misano. After the incident, Nicky was taken to a local hospital, and was then transferred to another nearby hospital for further assessment. Today he succumbed to his injuries.…
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Rossi pens heartfelt letter to Nicky Hayden
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A couple of days ago, news broke that Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Nicky Hayden had been involved in a collision with a car while cycling near Rimini, Italy. He is currently in a critical condition, and remains in intensive care in an Italian hospital – and his friend Valentino Rossi has penned…
