Sports / Motosports

Aleix Espargaro leads 09 Mar 2014 - 03:56 am

Doha: The first day of MotoGP testing at Qatar saw Aleix Espargaro lead the way with an 1’55.386s best time towards the end...

Bradl believes he can get the wins in 2014 08 Mar 2014 - 12:50 am

BY RIZWAN REHMAT DOHA: Honda rider Stefan Bradl (pictured ), who managed just a single podium finish last season, feels confident of posting...

Espargaro feels confident ahead of the new season 08 Mar 2014 - 12:49 am

Spanish MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro is being interviewed by MotoGP TV crew at Losail International Circuit yesterday. DOHA: Spanish MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro...

MotoGP ready for last pre-season test at Losail Circuit 07 Mar 2014 - 02:21 am

DOHA: Between today and tomorrow, the majority of MotoGP teams will descend on Qatar’s Losail International Circuit – also the host venue for...

Paulin, Herlings grab Qatar honours after round one 02 Mar 2014 - 10:28 am

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President, Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (first right) with H H Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Thani, the...

Rutledge storms to Qatar wins in season opener 02 Mar 2014 - 10:07 am

DOHA: Australian rider Meghan Kat Rutlegde brought delight to Kawasaki camp by winning both the races in round one of the WMX World...

Rutledge launches 2014 campaign on positive note 01 Mar 2014 - 05:57 am

Women taking part in the FIM WMX World Championship pose for a group photo along with Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, President of...

Blair edges Stapleton to win race one 01 Mar 2014 - 05:55 am

DOHA: Britain’s Ryan Blair yesterday won race one of the fifth and final round of the National MX Championship, edging American Dennis Stapleton...

Strijbos, Herlings top qualifying sessions at Losail Circuit 01 Mar 2014 - 04:41 am

Riders taking part in the qualifying session for today’s opening round of the 2014 FIM Motorcross World Championship at Losail International Circuit yesterday....

Star riders prepare for season’s first challenge 28 Feb 2014 - 06:33 am

Riders Jeffrey Herlings, Gautier Paulin, Todd Waters, Clement Desalle, Christophe Charlier and Chiara Fontanesi are seen during a special photo-shoot on a traditional...

Qatar to back female riders at global events 28 Feb 2014 - 06:32 am

QMMF President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah is seen with Giuseppe Luongo (second left), president of Youthstream, the company that runs the FIM...

Bautista fastest in Sepang test 27 Feb 2014 - 12:49 am

Spanish MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Go & Fun Honda Gresini team in action during the MotoGP pre-season test at Sepang International Circuit...

Rose withdraws from Honda Classic 27 Feb 2014 - 12:48 am

florida: US Open champion Justin Rose has withdrawn from this week’s Honda Classic in Florida because of tendinitis in his right shoulder, the...

World champion Cairoli to lead star parade in Qatar 26 Feb 2014 - 12:51 am

Italy’s Antonio Cairoli of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing takes a bend during free practice in this March 2, 2013, file photo taken...

Qatar set to launch 2014 MotoGP season in March 26 Feb 2014 - 12:50 am

A spectacular night shot of Losail International Circuit which will host the first MotoGP race of the 2014 season on March 23, world...

Women’s racing set for boost as Doha prepares for seminar 19 Feb 2014 - 12:35 am

TOP (LEFT): A group of five female riders are seen before the start of a round in Qatar Superbike Championship at Losail International...

Australian rider Cudlin shines at Losail Circuit 16 Feb 2014 - 01:15 am

A group of female riders who featured in round three races of Qatar Superbike Championship (QBSK). DOHA: Australian rider Alex Cudlin won both...

Cudlin, Nedobity top in qualifying at Losail Circuit 15 Feb 2014 - 02:51 am

Alex Cudlin in action third round of Qatar Superbike at Losail International Circuit, yesterday. The three-time defending champion clocked 2:02.713 in the qualifying...