There’s a lot sitting on Benoit Paturel’s shoulders for 2017. After finishing 3rd in MX2 last year there is a real buzz and sense of expectation around the Frenchman. We asked him about the increased glare of the spotlight and how MX2 will be in the post-Herlings era
February 2017
Van Horebeek: “The hunger is there to win”
We spoke to Jeremy Van Horebeek on his chances of being part of a wide group in contention for the 2017 MXGP crown and whether he can nudge up from being a podium contender to regular GP winner
Searle full speed with MXGP return
We caught up with British Champion Tommy Searle in the midst of his rehab period from surgery on a left ACL rupture and when the 26 year old will be making his MXGP bow on the Monster Energy Dixon Racing Team Kawasaki in 2017
Making a Marque: Fuelled, Indian and cool biker clothing
One of the standout features from OTOR #148 saw us talk to Fuelled Apparel in London about their clothing projects with the likes of Indian and Triumph and how they have helped inject extra biker cool into fashion
MotoMatters MotoGP Blog: Is Viñales the next Great One?
With Neil Morrison singling out Marc Marquez from the first MotoGP test of the year, David Emmett instead uses his latest column to ruminate on the potential of Maverick Viñales and whether the new Yamaha recruit can make the step to the highest echelon
WorldSBK Blog: Honda add more wings to the Fireblade
Graeme has been clocking up the mileage over the past week. Here is his latest Blog and take on the recent Honda/Red Bull presentation in Austria among other pressure as WorldSBK builds to lift-off
Neil Morrison MotoGP Blog: Ground, hitting, running
Neil makes an excellent case for the prospects of the MotoGP World Champion in 2017 despite some wavering speed at the first test of the year. Is Marquez guarding his – and HRC’s – hand already? Blog from #148