Running to the top: From workshop to platform

Running to the top: From workshop to platform

Two motorcycles made by Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO are ready to compete in the World Supersport class at the Portuguese Superbike World Championship in Portimao, Portugal. [Photo provided to China Daily] On the sunlit track of Portugal’s southern Portimao circuit last week, Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO won two straight World Supersport titles, including a lead … Read more

The BSB race winner presents an exciting new Ducati project

Andrew Irwin sits on his MET fonaCAB Racing Ducati V4 R.

Previous Slide◀ Next slide▶ 1 of 7 Andrew Irwin has confirmed his place on the 2026 British Superbike Championship grid after launching his team alongside long-term sponsors MET Healthcare Group and fonaCAB. The Northern Irishman bought a 2025 Ducati V4 Rs from the Hager PBM Ducati team but hopes to switch to a 2026 bike … Read more

Racing blog ahead of the All-Weather Finals Day in Newcastle

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Sky Sports Racing’s Alex Hammond looks at the Andrew Balding-trained horse at Newcastle on Good Friday in this week’s blog. What did you make of Lincoln Day and Jack Channon’s success story? When a son or daughter takes over a successful business from a famous parent there is often added pressure. Yes, there is privilege … Read more

‘Computer went bananas’: mistake in O’Brien’s yard deprives horses of 2,000 Guineas

'Computer went bananas': mistake in O'Brien's yard deprives horses of 2,000 Guineas

The betting market for the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 2 was thrown into disarray on Tuesday when two key contenders from the Aidan O’Brien stable, Gstaad and Albert Einstein, were withdrawn from the race, apparently as a result of an administrative error. Confusion was added later in the day by uncertainty over whether … Read more

Medical expert Jonas Vingegaard and a long list of riders MIA – Philippa York reviews the Volta a Catalunya

QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Oscar Onley of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m / #UCIWT / on March 28, Queralt 20 Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)

When I read the start list for the Volta a Catalunya 2026 I was quite impressed. Everyone who fancies themselves a strong GC racer was there. Everyone except Tadej Pogačar, who enjoyed a separate Classics program because he felt he saw an opportunity to fill a few holes in his illustrious palmarè. We won’t see … Read more