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Scott Redding frustrated at fourth spot in Australian GP

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Scott Redding took fourth place finish in today’s Australian Moto2 Grand Prix, but the Marc VDS rider was disappointed to miss out on a podium finish after running in second until the very final lap. Scott took advantage of his sixth front row of the season to get away with the leading group, but had [...]

Technical issues deny McPhee any points in Australia: “It was just embarrassing”

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On his first visit to Phillip Island British youngster John McPhee crossed the line in 19th position, another top 20 finish, but the Scotsman was far from happy with the performance as various technical problems all race long kept him from fighting for points. John McPhee: “All felt good and I was running happily in [...]

Disappointment down under for Ellison

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Fresh from the highs of equalling his career best result of ninth a week earlier and gaining the PBMUK team their best result in their rookie season in Malaysia, James Ellison came back to earth with a bang when he crashed out of the AirAsia Australian MotoGP. The 31 year old from Kendal in Cumbria [...]

Webb on the sidelines for Australian Grand Prix: “One to forget”

The weekend finished early for the sole Mahindra rider Riccardo Moretti, after three days when electrical problems complicated the 27-year-old Italian racer’s task at the Phillip Island circuit south of Melbourne. With team-mate Danny Webb sidelined on the first day due to problems with his motor, Moretti had the task of learning the complex 4.448-km [...]

Disappointing 21st brings Gio Rea back down to earth

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After his fantastic first podium in Moto2 at Sepang last weekend it was back to reality for Gino Rea in Australia, the British rider again struggling to find a dry set-up for the Phillip Island circuit…. A huge disappointment after his excellent form in Malaysia last week. Gino Rea (21st) “It was a frustrating race [...]

Podium makes perfect birthday present for Cal Crutchlow at Phillip Island

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Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider Cal Crutchlow gave himself the perfect early birthday present when he scorched to a stunning podium finish in this afternoon’s AirAsia Australian Grand Prix. The British rider turns 27 tomorrow (Monday) and he kicked off the celebrations early after a fantastic ride to third position in front of a [...]

Bradley Smith collects valuable points in Australia

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The Tech 3 Racing Team ended a gruelling three-week world tour on a positive note after Bradley Smith and Xavier Simeon claimed hard fought top 15 finishes in sunny but cool conditions in the AirAsia Australian Moto2 Grand Prix this afternoon. Smith kept himself firmly in the hunt for a top six finish in the [...]

John McPhee lines up 22nd on Phillip Island grid

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Tricky weather conditions conspired against Caretta Technology rider John McPhee in the qualifying for tomorrow’s Australian GP, along with lack of experience on a new and challenging track. Despite that, he lines up 22nd on the grid, ahead of teammate Jack Miller. John also has concerns about the overall speed he’s able to get out [...]

Redding to make sixth front row start of the season

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For the sixth time this season and for the second race in succession, Scott Redding will start from the front row of the grid in tomorrow’s 25-lap Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Scott ended this morning’s final free practice session at the top of the timesheet, after bettering both the lap record and pole [...]

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