The 2015 Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup begins with a test in Sepang

The 22 riders in the FIM Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup, now get their chance, to test their motorcycles at the Sepang Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/The+2015+Shell+Advance+Asia+Talent+Cup+begins+with+a+test+in+Sepang

AMA Announces MotoAmerica Sporting Rules

The rules have been set forth for the new MotoAmerica Championship, which is the new sanctioning body for the AMA Superbike Championship.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/935/22087/Motorcycle-Article/AMA-Announces-MotoAmerica-Sporting-Rules.aspx

MotoGP news after the second Sepang test

Here are some major post testing stories, after MotoGP concluded sessions in Malaysia.

MotoGP riders test Michelin tyres in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/MotoGP+riders+test+Michelin+tyres+in+Sepang

Suzuki leave Sepang happy with their progress
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Suzuki+Sepang+2+end+of+day+3+review

Bradley Smith ends Sepang test full of confidence
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Monster+Tech+3+Yamaha+end+day+3+report

...and

Ducati happy with GP15 debut in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+end+of+day+3+report+Sepang+2

Sepang MotoGP testing news (continued)

More headlines from MotoGP testing at the Sepang Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia.  The session, has now, concluded.

Pramac Ducati end day at Sepang on positive note
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Pramac+Ducati+end+of+day+report+sepang+2

Work continues at Sepang for the Forward Racing Team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Forward+Racing+End+of+Day+Report+Sepang+2

Marquez dominates the morning on day 3 at Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Test+Sepang+2+Day+3+Middleday+Report

Repsol Honda conclude test with Marquez top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Repsol+Honda+Sepang+Day+3+review

Lorenzo records the fastest ever lap at Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Movistar+Yamaha+End+of+Day+3+Review

Crutchlow scorches to 3rd fastest in testing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/CWM+LCR+Honda+Review+of+Day+3+Sepang

Marquez finishes ahead of rivals after Sepang 2 test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Sepang+Test+Day+3+Final+Report

More MotoGP news from testing & elsewhere in the sport

Keeping a sharp eye on news from the Sepang MotoGP test sessions, and on other developing stories within the sport.  Here are some more headlines you should check out, to stay up to date, as the season will begin in a shade over a month's time.

The Swiss motorcycle "Dream Team" presented in Zurich
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/The+Swiss+motorcycle+Dream+Team+presented+in+Zrich

Vinales & Miller talk about making the step up to MotoGP

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Maverick+Viales+Jack+Miller+talk+about+making+the+step+up+to+MotoGP

Rossi leads the way at Sepang 2 test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang2+Day1+middle+day+report

Redding feeling positive after opening day in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Redding+feeling+positive+after+opening+day+in+Sepang

Pol Espargaro shines at Sepang while Smith is ready for business
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Pol+Espargaro+shines+at+Sepang

Hernandez makes return as weather interrupts Petrucci's plans

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Hernandez+makes+return+as+weather+interrupts+Petruccis+plans

Dani Pedrosa on the pace as Marquez suffers brake issues

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Dani+Pedrosa+on+the+pace+as+Marquez+suffers+brake+problems

Suzuki continues improvements at Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Suzuki+continues+improvements+at+Sepang

Bautista and Melandri continue Aprilia development in Sepang

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Bautista+and+Melandri+continue+Aprilia+devlopment+in+Sepang

Drive M7 Aspar make quick improvements from first test and cut difference to lead riders

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Drive+M7+Aspar+make+quick+improvements+from+first+test+and+cut+difference+to+lead+riders

Ducati GP15 makes debut at Sepang 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+Team+Official+Test+Sepang2+Day1+review

Rossi finishes day 1 of Sepang 2 MotoGP test on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Test+Sepang+2+Day+1+Final+day+Report

Marquez tops the timesheets in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Test+Sepang2+Day2+middleday+report

Bradley Smith: 'Today was a really positive day for me and the team'
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/+1

Hayden: 'We can take a big step tomorrow'
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Drive+M7+Aspar+end+of+day+2+report

Crutchlow happy with progress in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/crutch+low+reviews+sepang+2+day+2

Marquez back at the top after day 2 of Sepang test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang2+Day2+final+day+report

Can Marquez and HRC maintain the edge on MotoGP rivals?

Good question.

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/can-marquez-and-hrc-maintain-the-edge-on-motogp-rivals

Rossi uses new gearbox to full advantage to lead in Sepang

Valentino Rossi leads Sepang MotoGP testing, and Yamaha's new seamless transmission is working very well.

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rossi-uses-new-gearbox-to-full-advantage-to-lead-in-sepang

MotoGP in the media

A couple of stories from the MotoGP in the media section of MotoGP.com.  Read about Ducati Corse Sporting Director Paolo Ciabatti's desire for the team to be winning races this year, and about Yamaha's debut of a seamless shift transmission at the Sepang 2 test.

http://www.motogp.com/en/MotoGP+in+the+Media

MotoGP Paddock Gears up for Sepang 2 Test

The penultimate three-day MotoGP test session takes place this weekend.  It is, Sepang 2.  So, the riders and teams are headed back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and then, after this test, we wait in anticipation, for another month, before the 2015 MotoGP season begins, in Qatar, on March 29th.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Paddock+gears+up+for+Sepang+2+Test

CWM LCR Honda host team launch in London

Cal Crutchlow and Jack Miller, debuted their new MotoGP motorcycles for CWM LCR Honda, in London.  Check out the story.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/CWM+LCR+Honda+team+official+launch

Moto 2 & Moto 3, Jerez testing... day two

Some stories from day two for Moto 2 and Moto 3 testing, at Jerez de la Frontera.

Better conditions see pace increase at Jerez
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Better+conditions+sees+pace+increase+at+Jerez

Lowes sets rapid Jerez pace on day two
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Lowes+sets+rapid+Jerez+pace+on+day+two

Impressive Quartararo on top on second day

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Quartararo+shows+unbeatable+pace+at+Jerez+Moto3+Test+day+2

Zarco leaves Jerez with fastest lap of Moto 2 test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Zarco+leaves+Jerez+with+fastest+lap+of+Moto2+Test

Quartararo dominates Jerez Moto 3 test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Quartararo+dominates+Jerez+Moto3+test+final+day

Aoyama to collaborate with Dorna in the search for Asian talent

Hiroshi Aoyama (2009 250cc World Champion), retired from racing, has become an HRC test rider, and now, will work with Dorna, and Alberto Puig, to find new, talented Asian motorcycle racers.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aoyama+to+collaborate+with+Dorna+in+the+search+for+Asian+talent

Moto 2 & Moto 3 testing at Jerez

The next test for both Moto 2 and Moto 3 riders, at Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, has gotten underway.  Here are some of the stories developing so far.  Look for more testing stories on this blog, as they develop, in the next few days.

Next stop Jerez after tricky conditions at Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Next+stop+Jerez+after+tricky+conditions+at+Valencia

Smaller class Jerez test underway
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Smaller+class+Jerez+test+underway

Zarco shows good pace again in Jerez
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Zarco+fastest+rider+in+Moto2+test+at+Jerez

Vinales heads field on first day of test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Vinales+leads+Moto3+class+after+Jerez+test+day+1

Ducati present Desmosedici GP15

Ducati have presented the prototype of their new GP15 MotoGP racing motorcycle.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+introduces+Desmosedici+GP15+model

Classic MotoGP bikes

Take a look at a video featuring classic MotoGP motorcycles from the 1960s through the 500cc World Grand Prix monsters of the 1980s and '90s, in this short video, no doubt, compiled, by a serious motorcycle racing fan, as bikes of all those generations, race together.  Not sure which track the race is held at, however.

more MotoGP stories

Returning from the junior classes of Moto 2 and Moto 3, after they completed testing, there are plenty of stories revolving around MotoGP to look into.

Four riders from Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup expand horizons in 2015

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Four+riders+from+Shell+Advance+Asia+Talent+Cup+expand+horizons+in+2015

BMW M4 Coupe to head MotoGP Safety Car fleet

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/BMW+M4+Coup+to+head+MotoGP+Safety+Car+fleet

Ducati Desmosedici GP15 to be presented in Italy

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+Desmosedici+GP15+to+be+presented+in+Italy

Santi Hernandez: 'Marc has asked HRC for more grip'

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Santi+Hernandez+Marc+has+asked+HRC+for+more+grip

More Moto 2 & Moto 3 testing stories from Valencia

More stories from the Moto 2 and Moto 3 test session in Valencia, Spain.

Syahrin fastest on damp second day
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Syahrin+fastest+on+damp+second+day

Syahrin quickest again on interrupted final day
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Syahrin+quickest+again+on+interrupted+final+day

Rabat and Marquez review curtailed test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Rabat+works+on+rhythm+at+wet+Valencia+test

Top two looking to build on solid start
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Top+two+looking+to+build+on+solid+start

Oettl outpaces rivals in mixed conditions
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Oettl+outpaces+rivals+in+mixed+conditions

Martin on top on wet final day
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Martin+on+top+on+wet+final+day

Rain disrupts Red Bull KTM Ajo plans in Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Rain+disrupts+Red+Bull+KTM+Ajo+plans+in+Valencia

Yamaha and helmet maker arguing over 5mm

The factory Yamaha MotoGP team is in dispute with HJC helmets because they want Jorge Lorenzo's helmet chin bar shortened by five millimeters, for the sake of aerodynamics.  ...And this is news?  Yes.  Every little bit of aerodynamic efficiency helps, when you are racing a MotoGP bike.

http://www.sportrider.com/yamaha-and-helmet-manufacturer-arguing-over-5mm?src=SOC&dom=fb

Report: Silverstone to host British MotoGP through 2016

In a related, follow up, to the story about Donington Park, the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, England, is now set to host MotoGP's British Grand Prix, for the next two seasons, through 2016.

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-silverstone-donington-great-britain-through-2016-021015?cmpid=tsmfb:fscom:speed

Breaking: Donington Park won't host 2015 MotoGP

The MotoGP British Grand Prix, slated to be run on August 30th, will not be run at Donington Park, as previously thought.  MotoGP last raced at Donington Park, back in 2009.

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-2015-british-gp-donington-park-cancelled-021015?cmpid=tsmfb:fscom:speed

Moto 2 & Moto 3 testing at Valencia

Some of the stories from the Moto 2 and Moto 3 test sessions held at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain.

Miller visits Valencia during smaller class test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Miller+visits+Valencia+during+smaller+class+test

Zarco sets the pace in intermediate class test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Zarco+sets+the+pace+in+intermediate+class+test

Leading pair pleased with Valencia start
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Leading+pair+pleased+with+Valencia+start

Quartararo tops timesheets on day one of Valencia test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Quartararo+tops+timesheets+on+day+one+of+Valencia+test

MotoGP news after testing at Sepang

More news from all three MotoGP classes, now that the Sepang test sessions are completed.

Top ten test result pleases Bradl and Forward Racing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Top+ten+test+result+pleases+Bradl+and+Forward+Racing

Bridgestone look back over positive Sepang visit
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Bridgestone+look+back+over+positive+Sepang+visit

Marquez: "Riding in the 1:58s at Sepang was a special moment"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Marquez+Riding+in+the+158s+at+Sepang+was+a+special+moment

Pedrosa on Sepang 1 test: "We are very satisfied"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Pedrosa+on+Sepang+1+test+We+are+very+satisfied

Aurin: 'The key for Dani is to be a little more aggressive'

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aurin+The+key+for+Dani+is+to+be+a+little+more+aggressive

Moto 2 and Moto 3 riders to resume testing at Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Moto2+and+Moto3+riders+to+resume+testing+at+Valencia

2015 FIM World Superbike race schedule

In just two weeks, the FIM World Superbike season for 2015, is set to get underway.  Sorry for the delay, folks.  But, here is the full race schedule.

Round 1: 2/22     Philip Island                     Victoria, Australia

Round 2: 3/22     Buriram                             Buriram, Thailand

Round 3: 4/12     Motorland Aragon            Aragon, Spain

Round 4: 4/19     Assen TT Circuit              Assen, Holland

Round 5: 5/10    Autodromo Enzo E Dino Ferrari     Imola, Italy

Round 6: 5/24    Donington Park                                Derby, England

Round 7: 6/7      Autodromo Internacional do Algarve     Portimao, Portugal

Round 8: 6/21    Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli     Misano Adriatico, San Marino, Italy

Round 9: 7/5      Moscow Raceway                                        Moscow, Russia

Round 10: 7/19  Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca                     Monterey, California, U.S.A.

Round 11: 8/2    Sepang International Circuit                        Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Round 12: 9/20  Circuito de Jerez                                          Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Round 13: 10/4  Circuit de Nevers                                         Magny Cours, France

Round 14: 10/18 Losail International Circuit                         Doha, Qatar

Day 3 of MotoGP testing at Sepang

The third and final day of MotoGP testing at Sepang, Malaysia, has concluded, and here are the stories from that final session.

Hot early laps on Friday morning at Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang1+Day3+middle+day+report

Rapid Marquez ahead of rivals at end of third day
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang1+Day3+end+day+report

Yamaha successfully wrap up in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Yamaha+successfully+wrap+up+in+Sepang

Repsol Honda duo finish first test on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Repsol+Honda+duo+finish+first+test+on+top

Redding and Bartholemy review Malaysian visit
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Redding+and+Bartholemy+review+Malaysian+visit

Three days of good test time for Tech3 pair
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Three+days+of+good+test+time+for+Tech3+pair

Albesiano and Gresini assess Aprilia test results
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aprilia+Racing+Gresini+Sepang1+Day3

DRIVE M7 Aspar riders improve lap times for third consecutive day

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/DRIVE+M7+Aspar+riders+improve+lap+times+for+third+consecutive+day

A positive test visit concludes for Pramac Racing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/A+positive+test+visit+concludes+for+Pramac+Racing

Ducati Team on the pace as 2015 preparations kick off
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+Team+Sepang1+Day3

Miller happy with progress made in Malaysia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Miller+happy+with+progress+made+in+Malaysia

Crutchlow pleased with race pace on RC213V
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Crutchlow+pleased+with+race+pace+on+RC213V

Steps forward for Suzuki as racing return beckons
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Steps+forward+for+Suzuki+as+racing+return+beckons

Michelin commences its test season in Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Michelin+commences+its+2015+test+season+in+Sepang+1

MotoGP Sepang testing news on day two

Here are the stories from day two of the MotoGP test session at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia.

Espargaro and Vinales getting faster
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Espargaro+and+Viales+getting+faster

DRIVE M7 Aspar team see lap times improving
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/DRIVE+M7+Aspar+team+see+lap+times+improving

Miller positive on 2nd day of 2015 testing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Miller+positive+on+2nd+day+of+2015+testing

Crutchlow pleased with progress on day two at Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Crutchlow+pleased+with+progress+on+day+2+at+Sepang

Petrucci suffers small crash, Pirro works on electronics
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Pramac+Racing+Sepang1+Day2

Varying results for Lorenzo and Rossi
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Movistar+Yamaha+MotoGP+Sepang1+Day2

Sepang pace improves for Ducati team pair
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+Team+Sepang1+Day2

Aprilia Racing manager Albesiano assesses test progress
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aprilia+Racing+Gresini+Sepang1+Day2

Second day on track for Forward Racing team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Second+day+on+track+for+Forward+Racing+team

Espargaro and Smith battle through the heat on day two

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Espargaro+and+Smith+battle+through+the+heat+on+day+two

Productive second day of tests for Marquez and Pedrosa

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Productive+second+day+of+tests+for+Marquez+and+Pedrosa

Day two at Sepang ends with Lorenzo on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang1+Day2+final+report

MotoGP testing at Sepang

News articles from the recent test session for MotoGP at the Sepang Circuit, in Sepang, Malaysia.  Testing is well underway, so, go to motogp.com for live timing updates, and check out these stories, also, from the official MotoGP webpage.

Stoner on assisting HRC preparations for Sepang 1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Stoner+on+assisting+HRC+preparations+for+Sepang+1

Busy morning as MotoGP returns to action in Malaysian sunshine
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang1+Day1+middle+day+report

Marquez tops timesheet on opening day of 2015 testing
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Marquez+tops+timesheet+on+opening+day+of+2015+testing

Strong start for Yamaha on first day at Sepang
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Strong+Start+for+Yamaha+on+first+day+at+Sepang

Repsol Honda pair review initial findings in Malaysia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Repsol+Honda+pair+review+initial+findings+in+Malaysia

Pirro and Petrucci 12th and 13th respectively
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Pirro+and+Petrucci+12th+and+13th+respectively

Positive outlook for Ducati team as riders return to track
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+Team+Sepang1+Day1

Bradl fastest Open rider as action resumes
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Bradl+fastest+Open+rider+as+action+resumes

Lorenzo marks the pace as testing continues in Malaysia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang1+Day2+middle+day+report

Barbera: 'This year I'm better prepared than ever'

Avintia Racing's Hector Barbera, has far more confidence than he ever has, going into the 2015 MotoGP season.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Barbera+This+year+Im+better+prepared+than+ever

Finalized entry lists for MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3

All three finalized entry lists for MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3, have been published.  Here are the links to each one.

MotoGP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/2015+MotoGP+Entry+List+confirmed

Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Moto2+Entry+List+for+2015+finalised

Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Final+Moto3+2015+Entry+List+is+published

Stoner completes three day Honda MotoGP test

Two-time MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner, just completed a successful test with Honda Racing Corporation, at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.  Here are the details.

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/stoner-completes-three-day-honda-motogp-test

2015 FIM World Superbike and FIM World Supersport entry lists

Here are the entry lists for FIM World Superbike, and FIM World Supersport, for the 2015 season.

World Superbike

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/WSBK+Entry+list

World Supersport

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/WSS%20Entry%20list