Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters When Cal Crutchlow steps back into race retirement after this weekend’s Valencian Grand Prix, he will again leave an unfortunate avoid in his wake. Since September, when Crutchlow replaced the retired Andrea Dovizioso in the RNF Yamaha team, British MotoGP fans have had […]
“It looks so slow on the TV” is the exhausted cliche MotoGP riders and fans have likely grown tired of hearing. But, in the same way cows appeared small when far away to Father Dougal McGuire in beloved sitcom Father Ted, it is easy to underestimate the speed riders like Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, and […]
The finale of a MotoGP season often marks the end of an era for many riders and team personnel who are heading for pastures new. There are usually emotional speeches, singsongs and a few beers to mark the occasion. But the championship-winning factory Ducati went one hilarious step further by literally delivering a long-serving engineer […]
A Ukrainian war missile shot down by Russian armed forces was found to be covered in stickers of the MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. Following an invasion in February this year, Russia's attack on their Eastern Europe neighbours has continued. As the war continues, one missile in particular used in the conflict has caught the eyes […]
Supercars driver Mark Winterbottom was shoved and shouted at when he tried to apologise for causing a chaotic crash at the ITM Auckland SuperSprint. On the opening lap of race 28, Winterbottom collided with Erebus Racing rival Will Brown, forcing him to career into the pit exit barrier. Brown's car was left wrecked by the […]
Flying down narrow country lanes at 130mph is ridiculously dangerous in of itself – even for professionals – but imagine doing it while trying to dodge moving obstacles. That's exactly what happened to John McGuinness on the opening lap of the Isle of Man TT on Saturday, with the motorcycling legend coming within inches of […]
Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to the Daily Star’s newsletter A MotoGP star took a terrifying tumble during a free practice session on ahead of the Indonesian Grand Prix Spanish rider Marc Marquez lost control towards the end of what was a sweltering FP2 session on the opening day of running at the new […]
Jake Paul's mum suspects Tommy Fury isn't really injured and used "fake scans" to get out of their fight this weekend. The British boxer, who was set to go one-on-one with Paul this weekend, was forced to withdraw earlier this month after breaking a rib during training and suffering illness. Naturally, Paul insisted his opponent […]
The world of motorsport has paid tribute to Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier after he tragically passed away on Sunday. The 19-year-old was airlifted to hospital on Saturday after being involved in a three-bike crash during qualifying in Italy. The MotoGP grid paid respect to the teenager today, holding a minute’s silence before the Italian Grand […]
Don’t miss a thing by getting the Daily Star’s biggest headlines straight to your inbox! Valentino Rossi must call time on his legendary career because watching him is becoming embarrassing. That's the verdict of former World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson, who hopes the MotoGP legend will finally call time on his on-track career at the […]