Listening to Migno interview with Campinotti and he said something interesting: F1 has gone up so much in costs for VIPs/sponsors/corporates etc that MotoGP position in terms of attracting them is a lot stronger (and profitable) that it was, and this is a very valid point.

The thing I like about running the Youth Academy program is that I get to work on a 2 stroker 😅 Haven’t done in easily couple of decades but is all coming back very quickly. And yes I know we’re running a bit rich 😝

Brilliant shot from the weekend: Twins sandwich (Jack on my Yamaha and Gary Birtwistle Factory Royal Enfield) and the filling is an ex-Kenny Roberts Wood Rotax ridden by Max Inman (son of journalist Gary Inman). Also, look at that sky 😎

If you come to Palermo combine a visit to the 'Museo del Presente' dedicated to Falcone & Borsellino with one to their former offices at Palermo courthouse. Everything has been preserved as it was in 1992 (visits with guide, only in Italian, on Monday to Friday mornings. Advance booking essential).

Back from the racing weekend, Workington is a long way but an amazing place. First up, Hooligans: waiting for confirmation but Skye Adams is the new UK Hooligans Champion. She retakes the crown she won in 2024. An amazing achievement, 5 🥇 and a 🥈give her enough going into the last 2 races

Just looked her up as she’s calling herself a MotoGP journalist. I guess in the same way I’m a scuba diver because I like a bath.

Fuckers killed off Kaos after one season

Workington this weekend. Love that place (except the 7 hours drive to get there 😅)

Well one horrible cunt has died. No not that one, no, not that one either. But one of them so there’s one fewer than yesterday.

So predictions for the racing this weekend? Who’s going to win Round 5&6 of the UK Flat Track Nationals at Workington? 😜 (Free to spectate btw, unlike that other racing)

20 years ago today I was with a bunch of my lifelong friends getting absolutely tanked to watch Italy Vs. France for the World Cup Final. Time flies eh.

I’m way more invested in this whole Binface situation than I should be. On his fundraising, this comment is gold

I’ve put one of my kidneys for sale. In completely unrelated news this has come up on BAT

After 26 years in UK, this is the week I finally understood the meaning of “hoisted by your own petard” #farage #binface

This.

#OnThisDay in ’39, at a rainy Reims, HP Müller won the #FrenchGP for Auto Union. #AnorakFact & pic: in ’55, aged 46, he won the 250cc GP motorcycle world championship, riding an NSU Sportmax, thereby becoming the oldest ever winner of a GP motorcycle world championship.

There is a proposal to nominate the island of Lampedusa for the Nobel Peace Prize. Over the years this tiny 20km² island of 6,000 inhabitants has hosted hundreds of thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean. It is impossible to find an accurate total number but it is way in excess of 500k.

I know everyone's being very "well actually" about the major parties deciding not to run in Clacton, but I think it's hilarious that Farage's publicity stunt has resulted in him going head to head with Count Binface. We haven't had a Boaty McBoatface moment to unite us as a nation for too long.

I see Tice is dealing with everything well

@countbinface.bsky.social please ask for a TV debate.

Il talismano colpisce ancora 😂

Is this the point where the MAGA movement has been so thoroughly laughed at that it will deflate?

I’d love to crack his nicotine stained teeth, never mind his facade.

Game on, Nige.

BREAKING: Farage to step down as Reform UK Leader at 2pm today. New Leader announced to take over at 3pm:

This is a question for Americans as you have them I. Some sports. Thinking about satellite riders having to go to uncompetitive factories for a life changing paycheque. Would a salary cap stop that?

In 2 years time Marquez retires and Ducati signs Ogura.

Jack posted about his WC podium on IG, and Karl (his dad) this pic represents all the families behind the riders. You know, parents that drive 14hrs. to get to a meeting, don’t get a birthday present because is better to buy a pair of tyres, the kitchen that won’t get done to get the 2026 model..

Shame about Belgium getting bombed next week.

Sorry but nope. As a lifetime ducatista this is no way to celebrate such an iconic bike.

This sport can be a right bastard sometimes americanmotorcyclist.com/ama-saddened...

Diggia has grown into one of the best riders out there, both in terms of speed and humanity.

I don’t think the majority were telling you to “stay in your lane”. Just not to rejoice the blatant corruption because it suited you this time.

Making my little contribution to help riders make it. We met when he was 15 riding Youth, yesterday he podiumed at the World Championships. So go to your local meeting, spot that kid. End of meet slip their parents money for tyres, petrol, kit, whatever. Without there’s no next generation riders.

Bloody hell that was a Final, 6 restarts and a line up later, Tim Neave (Ducati) takes the win and Jack Bell (Triumph) third. Good evening for the Brits with Ashton Boughen (Duc) 4th, Gary Birtwistle (Royal Enfield) a bit behind after a jump start.

Saturday evening sorted (All times CET)

Jarno Saarinen (Yamaha YZR350 0W16 #5), Cal Rayborn (Harley Davidson 750 #44), Bruno Spaggiari (Ducati 750 #84) Imola 1973

Looks OK at first but on closer inspection… 748/9*6 series air filters need replacing regularly. I’ve seen chunks getting sucked into the velocity stacks and it ain’t pretty… (And before someone comes along, yes 998 too..😅)

Desperate as there’s no MotoGp or WorldSBK? Well you’re in luck as this weekend is Round 4 of the FIM Flat Track World Championship in Croatia. Free to watch on fim-moto.tv

Ai Ogura would have been a championship contender next year even more so than this year, instead he’s going to be ruined by Yamaha.

Mexico has already beaten England

Want to see the 💩 hit the fan? If cyclist want to label all the idiots on Surron as bikers, I’ll start to call all the delivery guys on e-bike cyclists 😝

Long term project update. Been working on this for a couple of years now. Engine target 100 BHP (78stock), got 103 with 81ft/lb of torque and good usability in town. Chassis: wanted to keep spoke wheels & RWU forks but radial brake upgrades, so designed new wide track yokes and adapters…

It seems that we got to the point where no one has got the courage to tell Crutchlow he’s not needed 😅

So much to admire here, but the typography on the number 8 is just delightful.

With 2027 bringing all the changes, I wonder if we’ll see a return to the “test rider in the satellite team” days.

I have a feeling Martin is about to find out that when you leave a team, they don’t have to give you all the updates up to the last race, so you can take the #1 to your new employer.

People siding *with the robots* need to give their head a wobble

Ok so who’s going to win the MotoGP Championship? My money still on MM