The FIM are pushing the boundaries of helmet protection and technology in world championship racing thanks to a new homologation test that is nudging the industry. We asked some brands about new ideas, new limitations and what it means for the future of ‘lids’
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When the North Wind Blows
WorldSBK continues to shiver in Alvaro Bautista and Ducati’s presence but the chilly conditions at Assen last weekend also helped keep the field in a deep freeze. Graeme Brown’s fingers have thawed for a Blog from the Netherlands as Superbike stays red
The last great charge
Too little too late! Eli Tomac went 2 in a row in his home round of AMA Supercross in Denver but Cooper Webb has one handle on his first 450SX championship with two rounds to run. Steve Matthes was in Colorado
How do you solve a problem like Alvaro?
After many years of tinkering with the technical regulations and formats, the WorldSBK championship has finally got the close racing it has been looking for. It’s just a shame it’s for second place.
Herlings 2019 AMA decision due soon but Pit Beirer “not enthusiastic” about switch
It seems the possibility of the MXGP World Champion heading to race in the USA this summer is not off the table but Red Bull KTM could be reluctant to move the furniture to make it happen
The importance of the first one
The first Grand Prix of nineteen. The first two motos of thirty-eight. Just how important is this weekend’s fixture in Argentina to launch MXGP?
Herlings tips Cairoli, reflects on Argentina and responds to praise he elevated MXGP
Winner of the 2018 Argentine Grand Prix and defending world champion Jeffrey Herlings won’t be in Neuquen but offered some interesting thoughts before the MXGP season begins tomorrow