Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:02.599 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 2:03.410 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro. Aron Canet was third-fastest with a 2:03.461 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 15th with a 2:04.262 on his American Racing Team Kalex.
Jose Antonio Rueda was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:10.120, topping the field of 25 riders.
David Almansa was the best of the rest with a 2:10.714 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Angel Piqueras was third with a lap time of 2:10.934 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM.
Editorial Note: Retired Yoshimura worldwide boss Fujio Yoshimura and his son Yusaku Yoshimura (who now runs Yoshimura operations in the U.S.A.) attended the 2025 Quail MotoFest Awards event, which featured “A Tribute To Yoshimura” centered around a Honda CB72 (built by the late and great tuner Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura, Fujio’s father), which competed in the 1964 (inaugural, then-18-hour) endurance race at Suzuka Circuit. Others associated with Yoshimura and attending the event last Saturday included Don Sakakura, a 1970s-1980s mechanic and crew chief who later ran Yoshimura Racing, and is now retired; Dr. John “JB” Barrett, who now owns the racebike; Gilbert Jennings, who did research on the bike; Yoshimura USA marketing executive Erick “Big E” Bartoldus; and Yoshimura fan and supporter Pepe Merrick.
Fujio Yoshimura (left), (the now-retired son of the late Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura), former racer Kaming Ko (center), and now-retired Don Sakakura (right), seen at the Quail. A Honda CB72 (seen in the foreground) built by Pops ran in the 1964 Suzuki endurance race and was on display at the Quail.From left, Dr. John “JB” Barrett, his wife Rhonda, Yusaku Yoshimura, and Fujio Yoshimura at the Quail MotoFest.From left, Yusaku Yoshimura, Pepe Merrick, Fujio Yoshimura at the Quail MotoFest.
Steve Baker, the 1977 FIM Formula 750 World Champion (the first American to win an FIM World Championship) was also honored with the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award at the event, presented to him by 1980s AMA Pro Superbike and F1 racer Thad Wolff, on behalf of the AMA.
Steve Baker, the 1977 FIM Formula 750 World Champion (America’s first FIM road racing World Champion), posed with Yamaha’s Bob Starr at a display at the Quail MotoFest. A TZ750-powered dirt tracker raced in 1975 by Baker (and subsequently outlawed by AMA officials) is on the left and a YZR750 (a.k.a. a TZ750 0W31 factory road racing variant of the TZ750) raced by Baker in the 1978 Daytona 200 is on the right.Steve Baker signed autographs for enthusiastic fans during the event. Photo courtesy Yamaha.Baker answered a lot of questions about the TZ750-powered dirt tracker he raced in 1975 before AMA racing officials declared it too powerful and banned it. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
A pair of official press releases from the organizers of the (recently renamed) Quail MotoFest follow:
The Quail MotoFest 2025 Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD WINNERS
15th Annual The Quail MotoFest is proud to present the 2025 Award Winners
Hosted at The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, California
A trophy display at the Quail MotoFest, before awards were handed out to category winners.
Clyde Crouch, Best of Show winner, 1937 Indian Arrow, American Class 1936-1979
Troy Lee, Legend of the Sport, Renowned Motorsports Protective Apparel Designer and Artist, Troy Lee Designs
Troy Lee was honored as a Legend of the Sport. He’s seen here with his Yoshimura-equipped MotoAmerica Twins Cup Yamaha YZF-R7.
Aero Precision Metal Works, Arlen Ness Award winner, The Medusa, Choppers
Michael Szymanski, Spirit Of The Quail winner, 1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Virago, Custom Modified
Steve Huntzinger, Antique 1st Place, Presented by Bonhams, 1913 Sears Dreadnaught
Clyde Crouch, American 1936-1979 1st Place, Presented by Mecum, 1937 Indian Arrow
Peter Kushner, British 1936-1979 1st Place, 1955 Vincent Black Shadow Series D
Josh Rogers, Italian 1936-1979 1st Place, 1946 Vespa V98
Larry Boman, Japanese 1936-1979 1st Place, 1969 Honda CB750
Scott Williams, Other European 1936-1979 1st Place, 1950 BMW R51/2
Russel Harmon, Historic Vehicle Association, Antique Class, 1913 Indian Single Speed Twin
Steve Baker, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award, 1978 Yamaha YZR750
Former AMA Superbike and F1 racer Thad Wolff represented the AMA at the Quail MotoFest and presented Steve Baker with the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award. He was also reunited with this 1937 hand-shift 37x Indian he raced in an AHRMA Vintage event at Daytona, circa 2012.
More about The Quail MotoFest, from another Quail MotoFest press release:
The 15th annual The Quail MotoFest, previously The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, returned to The Quail Golf Club in beautiful Carmel, California last weekend. The highly anticipated annual motorcycling event offered a unique opportunity to see a diverse selection of more than 300 vintage and modern motorcycles on display, plus a Fireside Chat with Troy Lee, this year’s Legend of the Sport honoree. The revamped event featured a festival-like atmosphere, including a beer garden, children’s area, local food trucks, lifestyle vendors and much more.
The family-and pet-friendly event celebrated three featured classes that highlighted special brands and anniversaries in motorcycling, Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS, alongside 10 traditional classes.
2025 FEATURED CLASSES:
Italian Innovation by Bimota
Tribute to Yoshimura
Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS
TRADITIONAL CLASSES:
American
British
Italian
Other European
Japanese
Competition On Road
Competition Off Road
Antique
Custom/Modified
Choppers
LEGEND OF THE SPORT HONOREE:
Renowned motorcycle designer and racer Troy Lee was honored as this year’s Legend of the Sport, participating in the event’s annual Fireside Chat. Lee also led The Quail Ride to kick off an exciting weekend.
(Editorial Note: American kids Julian Correa #40 and Joshua Raymond #91 are running in the 2025 R&G British Talent Cup held in conjunction with British Superbike, and will compete in Round 2 this weekend. In Round 1 last weekend Correa finished 8th in Race One and DNF Race Two, while Raymond finished 13th and DNF.)
Silverstone set for BTC showdown as Round 2 calls
After a season-opener to remember last time out, the second round will be an exciting follow-up
The 2025 R&G British Talent Cup swaps Donington Park for Silverstone with Round 2 on the horizon. It was a mega start at Round 1 with both races going down to the wire and being decided by less than a tenth of a second but it was Filip Surowiak (City Lifting Team) who doubled up. Now, a new challenge at Silverstone awaits – can anyone stop the #75?
Surowiak’s double win showed his class and race craft at Donington Park and he goes in search of making it three in a row this weekend – the first rider to do so since 2023. With five wins to his name in the class, he has a target on his back from the likes of Harrison Mackay (Kovara Projects / RS Racing), who clinched his first BTC podiums last time out and now has his eyes on the winning prize. Silverstone hosts happy memories for him, having taken his first top ten there in 2022. 14 points split the top two but impressive in third is Mackay’s teammate Ethan Sparks , just a further three points behind Mackay after a solid debut saw him on the podium too. The British youngster now tackles Silverstone for the first time, where his eye-catching debut will look to be followed up.
One of the favourites coming into 2025, Ryan Frost (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) had a solid start at Donington with a Race 1 podium, even if he’d have hoped for victory. Expect him to be in contention again at Silverstone, whilst polesitter last time out and fifth in the standings, Jack Dunabie (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) was another consistent feature inside the top five across both races at Donington Park. Peter Willis (WM Racing) is another rider to keep an eye on this weekend following his top six showing at Donington, with his experience in the class looking to make the difference at Silverstone. A star that will be keen to be in the fight again at Silverstone is Mason Foster (Mortimer Racing), after Race 2 yielded no points but Race 1 brought a top five.
Likewise to watch out for Julian Correa (Mortimer Racing), Clayton Edmunds (Clayton Edmunds Racing), George Bowes (GB|67 / Edwards Racing) and Daniel Goodman (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing), all of whom showed strongly in the opening round and aim to have their say again. Jack Burrows (Burows Engineering / RK Racing) was also inside the top ten in Race 2 last time out and is one of names with big potential this weekend. A classic venue set for breathtaking racing, don’t miss a lap from the second chapter in 2025!
More, from Round 1 held last weekend at Donington Park:
Surowiak steals the show with Donington Park double
Surowiak sprints to the perfect start to 2025
The 2025 R&G British Talent Cup season sparked into action at Donington Park, with two races to start an enthralling year of action. Filip Surowiak (City Lifting Team) grabbed everyone’s attention on Saturday, converting pole position to victory in the opening race of the season. It was a stunning display from Surowiak, who crossed the line ahead of Harrison Mackay (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) and Ryan Frost (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) in an unforgettable start to the season.
As the lights went out to start the season, Surowiak seized the lead, with Frost not waiting long to fight back, overtaking the #75 on the opening lap. Surowiak responded, reclaiming the lead in the early stages as the field settled in for what would become a dramatic 14 laps at Donington Park. Mackay began to make ground, setting an early fastest lap before overtaking his teammate Ethan Sparks (Kovara Projects / RS Racing), who started to lose ground – dropping to P7.
Surowiak put the hammer down at the front as the front three riders began to edge away from Julian Correa (Mortimer Racing) in fourth. The American was fending off Mason Foster (Mortimer Racing), Peter Willis (WM Racing), Jack Dunabie (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) and Sparks in an intense fight which would keep the Donington Park crowd on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Mackay was on a charge, eying a move on Lap 5 before finding the gap he needed to move into the lead on Lap 6.
The duel intensified, with Frost locked onto their tailpipes in third, patiently waiting for his opportunity to pounce. Frost made his move on Lap 12, briefly snatching second from Mackay before charging into the lead. In the closing stages, the front three continued their fight, lapping inside the 1:39 bracket as they set the stage for a blockbuster finish on Saturday. Mackay held the lead on the penultimate lap, with Sparks closing the gap to the top three, eying a podium on debut.
Ultimately, Surowiak held firm, securing the perfect start to 2025, with Mackay taking second as Frost was left to round out the podium. Sparks took the flag a further 0.309s behind, claiming fourth on his debut in the BTC, while Foster rounded out the top five. Dunabie crossed the line in sixth as Willis, Correa, Clayton Edmunds (Clayton Edmunds Racing), and George Bowes (GB|67 / Edwards Racing) rounded the top 10. Further back, Lewis Mullen (Wilson Racing) scored the final point while his teammate, Samuel Munson (Wilson Racing), would retire.
Race 2 served up further thrills on Sunday, with Filip Surowiak charging to his second victory of the weekend – completing the double at Donington. The #75 won by 0.084s after an intense fight with Ethan Sparks, who claimed his first British Talent Cup podium after a stunning ride. Meanwhile, Harrison Mackay took third as further storylines continue to emerge from a blockbuster weekend.
Once the lights went out, Jack Dunabie held firm at Turn 1, maintaining the lead as Surowiak got down to work, charging through the field after starting from P5. The #75 attacked at the Melbourne Hairpin, leading the field over the line at the end of the opening lap. The pace was hot at the front, with the field immediately dipping into the 1:39 bracket as Sparks began to look threatening, entering the podium positions.
There was drama in the early stages, with Scott McPhee (SMP Racing) and Ben Jolliffe (Wilson Racing) crashing on Lap 3, ending hopes of a strong finish on Sunday – riders OK. Meanwhile, Sparks began to close the gap to Surowiak, edging closer every lap and soon setting the new lap record in the process as the rookie searched for his first win. Tension built, with a fierce battle behind as Mackay remained in third, defending from Julian Correa, Dunabie, Peter Willis and Ryan Frost.
In the closing stages, Mackay reeled in the race leaders, soon latching onto the rear of Sparks’ machine. Further back, there was drama for Foster, who suffered a crash at Goddards while Correa was forced to retire with a technical issue. At the front, Sparks continued to look for his opportunity, launching his first attack at the end of the penultimate lap. Surowiak responded on the final lap, passing the #62 at McLeans before an intense final corner allowed Surowiak to make it back to wins at Donington Park.
Surowiak grabbed glory by a mere 0.084s over Sparks, who was able to secure his maiden podium in his debut weekend. It was an incredible day for RS Racing, with Mackay completing the podium rostrum, comfortably beating Dunabie and Frost, who rounded out the top five. After a breathtaking battle, Willis took P6 at the flag, finishing ahead of George Bowes and Clayton Edmunds. Daniel Goodman (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) and Jack Burrows (Burows Engineering / RK Racing) took the final spots inside the top 10 as Josh Raymond Jnr (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) and Lewis Mullen suffered late falls.
Next up: Silverstone! Make sure you don’t miss a beat as the R&G British Talent Cup returns to action next week. It’s a massive weekend for teams and riders as they go head-to-head at the Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, with a further 50 points up for grabs as they look to impress!is is a text block.
2025 R&G British Talent Cup
5/16-18 Donington Park with British Superbike (BSB)
Round seven of 2025 MotoGP gets underway this weekend at Silverstone and to warm-up for a prestigious round of the calendar, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have aligned with renowned collector car and motorsport auction house, RM Sotheby’s, for a special offering: The chance to own a 2023 KTM RC16.
A sealed auction will take place for the opportunity to purchase a fully functional and run-ready MotoGP prototype. The online based sale begins after the checkered flag falls at the British Grand Prix. The bidding will start from Monday 26th May and lasts until Thursday 29th May. The KTM RC16 in question was used by Brad Binder in the 2023 MotoGP championship and was responsible for setting the current top speed record of 366.1km/h, clocked at the Mugello circuit and the Italian round of the series.
In 2023 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing climbed the podium nine times between Grands Prix and Sprints and Binder finished 4th in the Riders Championship as KTM classified as runners-up in the Constructors standings. RM Sotheby’s was established almost 50-years ago and has become as a leading global auction house for rare and exclusive automobiles and private collections.
As part of Sotheby’s – one of the world’s most historic and respected auction houses with a global network of 80 offices in 40 countries – RM Sotheby’s combines deep automotive expertise with international reach and excellence in client service. In recognition of this unique occasion and the collaboration between Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and RM Sotheby’s, the 2025 KTM RC16s of Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta will carry RM Sotheby’s decals during the British Grand Prix.
Silverstone awaits for the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, one of the legacy events on a jam-packed 2025 calendar. Last laps have hosted victory-deciding passes bringing heartbreak and emotion in previous years, whilst 2025 is set to be no different. Following on from a mega French GP which resulted in unbridled joy for the home fans, can Silverstone serve up a treat as the seventh round of the season starts.
FOUR WINNERS IN FOUR GRAND PRIX: unpredictable at the top
Even though Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) has won every Sprint in the 2025 season, his success hasn’t been as prominent on Sundays. At times he’s been expected to dominate but his own mistakes or inclement weather have kept him from capitalising on his pace. However, two crashes in the French GP for brother and title rival Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) mean that 22 points split them in the standings, with Marc back ahead. Like at Lusail, Marc last won at Silverstone in 2014 – whilst Alex won the first Tissot Sprint at the venue in 2023.
Meanwhile, it was a complete disaster at Le Mans for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), admitting that unless a good feeling with the bike returns soon, the gap will soon become insurmountable. And that was before a crash on Sunday through zero fault of his own skittled him out of contention. Victory in the 2022 British GP and podiums in 2023 and 2024 are a good CV at Silverstone though, and Bagnaia will be desperate to claw back points and shrink the 51-point margin to teammate Marquez. As for our most recent winner of the season, nobody could have predicted that the oldest rider on the grid, Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), would’ve ended France’s 71-year wait for a winner at home. One of the most emotional victories we’re likely to see, the Frenchman’s form in 2025 will be worthy of a watchful eye in the UK.
HOT PROPERTY: Quartararo, Acosta and Aldeguer shine
Back-to-back poles for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) have seen him on the podium at Jerez before he crashed out of a near-certain podium at his home GP last time out. A winner at Silverstone en-route to the title in 2021, Quartararo and Yamaha’s competitivity will again be something to watch, particularly after the manufacturer’s recent Misano test. For Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Le Mans showcased the #37’s strongest weekend thus far, knocking on the door of the podium, only to be pipped by top rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), who bagged his first MotoGP rostrum. Both will likely battle it out again in the UK – Acosta got points in both the Sprint and GP last year whilst Aldeguer was the 2023 winner in Moto2™.
PAST WINNERS: Bastianini, Rins and Viñales previous Silverstone masters
Maverick Viñales, now with Red Bull KTM Tech3, is both on form in 2025 and took his first ever GP win at Silverstone. He will most definitely be a rider to keep an eye on. Last year though, it was his now-teammate Enea Bastianini who rode a flawless British GP to secure victory – his penultimate one to date- whilst in 2019, Alex Rins won one of the greatest British GPs in an outstanding final corner pass on eventual Champion Marc Marquez. The aim for both will be altered slightly for 2025, but sights on the top ten will remain with both having featured in there in the last couple of rounds. KTM were strong last year with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) likewise the first non-Ducati rider home. The South African seeks a return to the top ten after a second DNF of 2025 at Le Mans.
APRILIA HOPES: happy memories from Silverstone
Grand Prix winners in 2023 with Aleix Espargaro, Aprilia come into the British GP after having three bikes inside the top ten at Le Mans. With Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) still out injured and replaced by Lorenzo Savadori, teammate Marco Bezzecchi will be expected to fly the flag once again and arrives to a circuit where he was on pole in 2023 and in contention for victory. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and rookie teammate Ai Ogura both have high hopes for Silverstone, with Fernandez targeting his first back-to-back top tens this season, whilst Ogura seeks three in a row; he was on pole in Moto2™ in 2024.
BOUNCING BACK: riders with points to prove at Round 7
Le Mans wasn’t the easiest for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team duo Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio; a top ten last year at Silverstone and P5 in 2019 for Franky will spur him on, whereas is just 11 points behind his teammate in the standings and was fifth last year at the British venue. Elsewhere, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP duo Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira hope for a strong showing; Miller crashed at Le Mans and could have been in with a shout of victory whilst Oliveira’s return likewise ended in the gravel despite a strong display in the trickiest of conditions on Sunday. Both have been top four at Silverstone, with Miller on the podium in 2022.
The only rider to score points in every GP so far, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) aims to continue that form in the UK whilst teammate Joan Mir will undergo an assessment on Thursday following his crash at Le Mans. Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) will also need to be cleared after missing Le Mans due to arm-pump surgery after the Jerez Test. Elsewhere at Honda however there’s a completely new proposition too: former Silverstone winner Aleix Espargaro will wildcard with HRC. That could be interesting – and right after fellow Honda development rider Takaaki Nakagami took P6 at Le Mans on his first wildcard of the year.
Round 5 of the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is done and dusted after an incredible visit to the Autodrom Most. The Motul Czech Round delivered plenty of unforgettable on-track action, but also some fighting talk after the racing concluded. We’ve gathered some of the best quotes from Most below.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “I think it’s one of the best races of my life… when I saw I did the last corner perfectly, I started to scream in my helmet!”
Discussing his incredible Race 2 win, Bulega said: “I think it’s one of the best races of my life! The weekend was really up and down. It was incredible because Toprak had something more the whole race. I was pushing 150% every lap; I never pushed in a race like this. It was very important for me to win. After Cremona, this track isn’t very good for me. Winning here is very special, especially after the big crash on Friday. I never gave up and, on the last lap, I put 300% on the table. I saw, with two laps to go, some areas I was faster than Toprak. But in other areas, he was faster than me. It was difficult to find a place to overtake him. When I saw I did the last corner perfectly, I started to scream in my helmet. It was a very emotional last corner! Toprak had something more than me, he was faster, but I just tried to copy him; understand how I could lose less time in some parts where he was faster.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “I’m really angry because I gave more than 100% effort, but the last lap and last corner exit destroyed everything”
On the flip side, Razgatlioglu was ‘angry’ after losing out on the line: “I don’t know now, maybe it was fuel or an electronics problem. It was only the last lap and exit of the last corner and the straight. I felt it cutting, I did a wheelie, it cut again. I don’t know why. I asked the team and they’re looking at the data. The pace is very strong, Nicolo was pushing so hard; he improved a lot in Race 2. If I didn’t feel any cutting on the straight, maybe I would win the race; normally, the Ducati was passing me after the chequered flag. I’m really angry because I gave more than 100% effort, but the last lap and last corner exit destroyed everything. All I know is that Phil said we had enough fuel. After the chequered flag, I came back in and didn’t feel any cutting again. Maybe it was electronics. Nicolo and I are pushing so hard. He’s riding very well, and the bike works very well.”
Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team): “They are two of the best riders I’ve ever met in my whole career, and I’ve met a lot of great riders!”
Three third-place finishes for Petrucci at Most, who was full of praise for Bulega and Razgatlioglu: “At the start, I was overtaken by Sam, and he had good pace. Unfortunately, we lost touch with Toprak and Nicolo immediately. I had the same pace as Sam. In the middle of the race, he started to move around, and I think he just did one corner not perfectly, and I was there. I’m happy because I was third on the grid, third in all the races, and now I’m third in the Championship. I’m not entirely happy because the gap between me and Toprak and Nicolo was quite huge. We need to understand where they gain so much. I hope at least one of the two goes to MotoGP™, so I can be second sometimes! Jokes apart, kudus to them because they are two of the best riders I’ve ever met in my whole career, and I’ve met a lot of great riders! We’re an Independent team and we are fighting with the factory teams, so I can be happy.”
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “I accept because, for sure, he didn’t intentionally crash”
Bautista was caught up in the crash and said: “The first chicane is quite far from the starting point, and we arrive fast. It’s difficult. Honestly, Rea is one rider who’s coming every time in the safety commission and he’s the first to say, ‘This is very dangerous, you have to move the starting point’ and then he does this. I was lucky that I’m okay. He came to the box to say sorry. I said to him, ‘Yeah, okay, but be careful because you have a lot of experience, you know this corner is very special and you have to be very careful’. He said to me, ‘Oh, stop, I didn’t come here for a lesson, I came here to say sorry; do you accept or not?’. I accept because, for sure, he didn’t intentionally crash. I think the podium was possible. In the Superpole Race, it wasn’t so bad, especially because I made a mistake on Lap 2; I ran wide and lost some time. I think it was realistic to fight for a podium, but this is racing and anything can happen. We made a small change for Race 2, and I was quite confident it was going to help me a little bit. If I compare myself with two years ago, I’m faster, but the Championship is a bit different. There are more riders fighting at the front and the lap times are faster.”
Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha): “Directly after the race, I went to see them all to say, ‘I’m sorry’”
Rea instigated a Turn 1 incident and gave his side of the crash. He said: “From my seat, I got into T1 hot on the inside, and used a bit of inside kerb. I felt I had track position but unfortunately Alvaro was committed to the corner as well. There was impact and I’m really sorry for him as it ended his race, and also the race of Xavi Vierge and compromised Alex Lowes as well. Directly after the race, I went to see them all to say, ‘I’m sorry’. From my point of view, I’m out there racing. I got great starts in all races, using the same kind of strategy down the inside, and this time both Alvaro and I committed to the same bit of tarmac. For me, it’s a racing accident but it’s unfortunate. I’ve been on the receiving end of this before in my career. I had to put my big boy pants on and go and see the guys. I felt this weekend’s been a good step forward for me with the feeling of the bike. I was a little bit more competitive, not where I want to be, but I got 54 race laps this weekend and some good data to give the engineers. We have a two-day test at Misano where we ca explore some different ideas that we have that you sometimes don’t want to test during a race weekend.”
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team): “Now, every time I finish, I’m happy but I know I can do a little bit more. I think there’s more to come”
Another excellent weekend for Lowes, who said: “I’m quite happy and it’s given me some confidence. It was a bit harder this weekend. I enjoy this track, it’s difficult. It really highlights the WorldSBK style. It’s a bit smaller and there are many acceleration zones where you go from first to fifth gear with a bit of angle. I’m still missing a bit here. I thought we could fight Danilo in Race 2. It was close but he’s had a bit more speed than me at the end. It’s my best-scoring event of the season. That means things are going in a positive way. I feel like I’ve improved a lot but if I think back to Moto2™ when I was doing well there, how I felt with the bike and I could really take the maximum from it. Now, every time I finish, I’m happy but I know I can do a little bit more. I think there’s more to come. I need to be on the podium a bit more. Last year here was terrible for me. I had the injury so one year makes a big difference.”
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team): “I’m speaking with Yamaha and keeping my options open. There’s nothing planned, I need to see the options first”
An up and down weekend for Gardner, who ended it in P5 in Race 2: “I had a big crash on Friday. I was lucky I could race this weekend, to be honest; my ankle had a previous injury, so it blew up and was pretty sore all weekend. It’s not been fun to ride. I hurt my shoulder at Portimao and hurt it again. I think it was okay. It’s not one of our stronger tracks, but better than Cremona I feel. At Cremona, we struggled a lot. I think, if I wasn’t so banged up after Friday, I could’ve maybe not been on the podium but at least try to hunt down Danilo and Sam and be in that group. At the moment, no update on my future. I’m speaking with Yamaha and keeping my options open. There’s nothing planned, I need to see the options first. Once I have everything on the table, then I’ll make a decision.”
KTM has the money it needs to emerge from bankruptcy protection, the company said in a statement released just before the court-imposed deadline to raise the money needed to continue operations.
“As announced, the creditors of KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH approved a restructuring plan quota of 30% on February 25, 2025, payable by May 23, 2025. The total amount required to finance the quota under the three restructuring plans amounts to approx. EUR 600 million,” PIERER Mobility AG said in a statement posted in its corporate newsroom.
“PIERER Mobility AG and KTM AG have received financing commitments, subject to the execution of the requisite agreements, which will ensure that the quota payments to fulfill the restructuring plans of KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs- & Entwicklungs GmbH can be fulfilled on time by May 23, 2025.”
KTM ceased production and asked for court-supervised self-restructuring proceedings after debts ran to nearly two billion Euros and unsold motorcycle inventories were reported in the range of 130,000 units. Since then, an Austrian court has approved a restructuring plan in which creditors would receive 30 percent of the money due to them.
Bajaj, the Indian conglomerate that is already a partner of KTM, last week announced that it had secured a loan for just over 600 million Euros, leading to speculation that the company would take a greater stake in KTM operations. However, the company did not specifically state that in its announcement.
KTM has said it plans to continue MotoGP World Championship activities.
Buell Re-Enters UK Market, Expanding Global Distribution
Grand Rapids, Michigan: Buell Motorcycle Co. is expanding its global footprint with a highly anticipated return to the United Kingdom through a strategic partnership with Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café who will be taking on the Buell MotorBike UK division.
A shipment of Hammerhead 1190 and 1190SX models are expected to arrive in Southampton by the end of May. This marks Buell’s re-entry into the UK market, and both parties couldn’t be more excited.
“We’re excited to bring Buell Motorcycles back to the UK market. This expansion represents a significant milestone in our global strategy, and I appreciate the dedication of our team and Buell MotorBike UK in making this possible,” said Bill Melvin, CEO of Buell Motorcycle Co.
“We at Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café, Ashburton, Devon. TQ13 7FF. are overjoyed to finally announce our partnership with Buell Motorcycles, with the first shipment of bikes arriving before the end of May”, said Ian Johnson and Christine Fairhurst, Owners of Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café.
This partnership marks the return of Buell to the UK and Europe after being absent for nearly 15 years. Rainbow Moto and Re-Charge Café will be hosting a launch weekend to mark this collaboration (Freedom United) on the 7th & 8 th June 2025, where everyone can finally join in the return of this marque”, said Ian and Christine.
For years, Buell motorcycles have stood out in the American motorcycling landscape by embodying passion, adrenaline, and pure power in every ride. The brand’s commitment to
innovative design and performance has cultivated a dedicated following that extends well
beyond American borders. This partnership with Buell Motorbike UK will reinvigorate that
passion in the UK market, bringing Buell’s distinctive riding experience back to motorcycle
enthusiasts.
Following the initial shipment, Buell plans to increase inventory in subsequent deliveries to
meet anticipated demand. The company is also exploring opportunities to showcase its
upcoming Super Cruiser and SuperTouring models in the UK market in the near future.
Joan Erdesky, Wife Of Motorcycle Excitement and MARRC Founder Roger Lyle
Joan M. Erdesky, 67, of Needmore, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14th, 2025, at her home, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. She was the sixth of seven children born to Lt. Col. Joseph L. Erdesky and Virginia M. Erdesky. Joan is survived by her husband Roger Lyle and identical twin daughters, Charlotte Enfield and Juliette (Tom) Buell and two well-loved cats, Sunny Boy and Cherie.
Joan earned her B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Maryland in 1979. She had an impressive career in the Metro DC Area beginning with AAA World Wide Travel and The National Gallery of Art. She then moved into graphic design and taught herself typesetting. This led her to Weadon Printing, where she learned the printing business. Thereafter she was employed by the advertising firms Earle Palmer Brown, RTC Direct, and Loughlin Creative. Joan was employed seasonally by the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage for 10 years as editor, proofreader, and/or graphic design artist. She also taught graphic design courses at Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, MD. Joan worked at the Herald-Mail newspaper in Hagerstown and did page layout and worked for the new Herald-Mail TV station.
Joan’s graphic design expertise further enhanced her husband’s enterprise, Motorcycle Xcitement. With Roger, she developed the website, created forms, graphics, and helped build and maintain the business in all aspects.
Joan M. Erdesky. R.I.P. Photo courtesy Roger Lyle.
She was a volunteer beginning in her youth as a Candy Striper, and later with The Valley Co-op in Hagerstown, MD, The Washington County Commission for Women, Habitat for Humanity, and Hospice. She volunteered for the Star Community Center at the Historic Star Theatre WV in Berkeley Springs WV and served as Treasurer. Joan instilled to her daughters her love of nature, the arts, the importance of kindness and love, and the richness and excitement of life. During Joan’s life, she traveled all over the US, and to Europe and Africa.
She is survived by three sisters, Judith Erdesky of Punxsutawney, PA, Jeanne (Grady) Thompson of Conway, SC, Joyce Denny of Virginia Beach, VA, and brother-in-law Paul Lissy of Lewes, DE.
Joan is also survived by three nephews, Gregory (Karen) Lissy, Adam (Marya) Erdesky, and Bret Denny and two nieces, Diana (Frank) Macchio, and Lindsey (Chris Cunningham) Denny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Joseph Erdesky and James Erdesky, and a sister Janice Lissy.
In lieu of flowers, Joan has requested that memorial contributions be made to her favorite charity, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS at www.doctorswithoutborders.org. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held in the near future.
The family has entrusted Joan’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kelso-corneliusfuneralhome.com.
A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on July 12 at their Blue Heaven Farm. The Shango Mountain Taiko Drummers will be performing in her honor.
Manuel Gonzalez during Moto2 race at Le Mans, two weeks ago. Photo courtesy Intact GP.
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:02.599 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 2:03.410 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro. Aron Canet was third-fastest with a 2:03.461 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 15th with a 2:04.262 on his American Racing Team Kalex.
Jose Antonio Rueda was fastest this morning in England. Photo courtesy RedBull KTM Team.
Jose Antonio Rueda was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:10.120, topping the field of 25 riders.
David Almansa was the best of the rest with a 2:10.714 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Angel Piqueras was third with a lap time of 2:10.934 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM.
Thad Wolff (left) & Steve Baker at Quail MotoFest 2025, Former AMA Pro Superbike racer Wolff presented the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award to 1977 FIM Formula 750 World Champion Baker, shown here with his Yamaha Canada YZR750 tuned by Bob Work.
Editorial Note: Retired Yoshimura worldwide boss Fujio Yoshimura and his son Yusaku Yoshimura (who now runs Yoshimura operations in the U.S.A.) attended the 2025 Quail MotoFest Awards event, which featured “A Tribute To Yoshimura” centered around a Honda CB72 (built by the late and great tuner Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura, Fujio’s father), which competed in the 1964 (inaugural, then-18-hour) endurance race at Suzuka Circuit. Others associated with Yoshimura and attending the event last Saturday included Don Sakakura, a 1970s-1980s mechanic and crew chief who later ran Yoshimura Racing, and is now retired; Dr. John “JB” Barrett, who now owns the racebike; Gilbert Jennings, who did research on the bike; Yoshimura USA marketing executive Erick “Big E” Bartoldus; and Yoshimura fan and supporter Pepe Merrick.
Fujio Yoshimura (left), (the now-retired son of the late Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura), former racer Kaming Ko (center), and now-retired Don Sakakura (right), seen at the Quail. A Honda CB72 (seen in the foreground) built by Pops ran in the 1964 Suzuki endurance race and was on display at the Quail.From left, Dr. John “JB” Barrett, his wife Rhonda, Yusaku Yoshimura, and Fujio Yoshimura at the Quail MotoFest.From left, Yusaku Yoshimura, Pepe Merrick, Fujio Yoshimura at the Quail MotoFest.
Steve Baker, the 1977 FIM Formula 750 World Champion (the first American to win an FIM World Championship) was also honored with the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award at the event, presented to him by 1980s AMA Pro Superbike and F1 racer Thad Wolff, on behalf of the AMA.
Steve Baker, the 1977 FIM Formula 750 World Champion (America’s first FIM road racing World Champion), posed with Yamaha’s Bob Starr at a display at the Quail MotoFest. A TZ750-powered dirt tracker raced in 1975 by Baker (and subsequently outlawed by AMA officials) is on the left and a YZR750 (a.k.a. a TZ750 0W31 factory road racing variant of the TZ750) raced by Baker in the 1978 Daytona 200 is on the right.Steve Baker signed autographs for enthusiastic fans during the event. Photo courtesy Yamaha.Baker answered a lot of questions about the TZ750-powered dirt tracker he raced in 1975 before AMA racing officials declared it too powerful and banned it. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
A pair of official press releases from the organizers of the (recently renamed) Quail MotoFest follow:
The Quail MotoFest 2025 Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD WINNERS
15th Annual The Quail MotoFest is proud to present the 2025 Award Winners
Hosted at The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, California
A trophy display at the Quail MotoFest, before awards were handed out to category winners.
Clyde Crouch, Best of Show winner, 1937 Indian Arrow, American Class 1936-1979
Troy Lee, Legend of the Sport, Renowned Motorsports Protective Apparel Designer and Artist, Troy Lee Designs
Troy Lee was honored as a Legend of the Sport. He’s seen here with his Yoshimura-equipped MotoAmerica Twins Cup Yamaha YZF-R7.
Aero Precision Metal Works, Arlen Ness Award winner, The Medusa, Choppers
Michael Szymanski, Spirit Of The Quail winner, 1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Virago, Custom Modified
Steve Huntzinger, Antique 1st Place, Presented by Bonhams, 1913 Sears Dreadnaught
Clyde Crouch, American 1936-1979 1st Place, Presented by Mecum, 1937 Indian Arrow
Peter Kushner, British 1936-1979 1st Place, 1955 Vincent Black Shadow Series D
Josh Rogers, Italian 1936-1979 1st Place, 1946 Vespa V98
Larry Boman, Japanese 1936-1979 1st Place, 1969 Honda CB750
Scott Williams, Other European 1936-1979 1st Place, 1950 BMW R51/2
Russel Harmon, Historic Vehicle Association, Antique Class, 1913 Indian Single Speed Twin
Steve Baker, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award, 1978 Yamaha YZR750
Former AMA Superbike and F1 racer Thad Wolff represented the AMA at the Quail MotoFest and presented Steve Baker with the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award. He was also reunited with this 1937 hand-shift 37x Indian he raced in an AHRMA Vintage event at Daytona, circa 2012.
More about The Quail MotoFest, from another Quail MotoFest press release:
The 15th annual The Quail MotoFest, previously The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, returned to The Quail Golf Club in beautiful Carmel, California last weekend. The highly anticipated annual motorcycling event offered a unique opportunity to see a diverse selection of more than 300 vintage and modern motorcycles on display, plus a Fireside Chat with Troy Lee, this year’s Legend of the Sport honoree. The revamped event featured a festival-like atmosphere, including a beer garden, children’s area, local food trucks, lifestyle vendors and much more.
The family-and pet-friendly event celebrated three featured classes that highlighted special brands and anniversaries in motorcycling, Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS, alongside 10 traditional classes.
2025 FEATURED CLASSES:
Italian Innovation by Bimota
Tribute to Yoshimura
Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS
TRADITIONAL CLASSES:
American
British
Italian
Other European
Japanese
Competition On Road
Competition Off Road
Antique
Custom/Modified
Choppers
LEGEND OF THE SPORT HONOREE:
Renowned motorcycle designer and racer Troy Lee was honored as this year’s Legend of the Sport, participating in the event’s annual Fireside Chat. Lee also led The Quail Ride to kick off an exciting weekend.
American Julian Correa (40) chases winner Filip Surowiak (75), Ethan Sparks (62), Jack Dunabie (63), and Harrison MacKay (61) in R&G British Talent Cup Race 2 at Donington Park last weekend.
(Editorial Note: American kids Julian Correa #40 and Joshua Raymond #91 are running in the 2025 R&G British Talent Cup held in conjunction with British Superbike, and will compete in Round 2 this weekend. In Round 1 last weekend Correa finished 8th in Race One and DNF Race Two, while Raymond finished 13th and DNF.)
Silverstone set for BTC showdown as Round 2 calls
After a season-opener to remember last time out, the second round will be an exciting follow-up
The 2025 R&G British Talent Cup swaps Donington Park for Silverstone with Round 2 on the horizon. It was a mega start at Round 1 with both races going down to the wire and being decided by less than a tenth of a second but it was Filip Surowiak (City Lifting Team) who doubled up. Now, a new challenge at Silverstone awaits – can anyone stop the #75?
Surowiak’s double win showed his class and race craft at Donington Park and he goes in search of making it three in a row this weekend – the first rider to do so since 2023. With five wins to his name in the class, he has a target on his back from the likes of Harrison Mackay (Kovara Projects / RS Racing), who clinched his first BTC podiums last time out and now has his eyes on the winning prize. Silverstone hosts happy memories for him, having taken his first top ten there in 2022. 14 points split the top two but impressive in third is Mackay’s teammate Ethan Sparks , just a further three points behind Mackay after a solid debut saw him on the podium too. The British youngster now tackles Silverstone for the first time, where his eye-catching debut will look to be followed up.
One of the favourites coming into 2025, Ryan Frost (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) had a solid start at Donington with a Race 1 podium, even if he’d have hoped for victory. Expect him to be in contention again at Silverstone, whilst polesitter last time out and fifth in the standings, Jack Dunabie (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) was another consistent feature inside the top five across both races at Donington Park. Peter Willis (WM Racing) is another rider to keep an eye on this weekend following his top six showing at Donington, with his experience in the class looking to make the difference at Silverstone. A star that will be keen to be in the fight again at Silverstone is Mason Foster (Mortimer Racing), after Race 2 yielded no points but Race 1 brought a top five.
Likewise to watch out for Julian Correa (Mortimer Racing), Clayton Edmunds (Clayton Edmunds Racing), George Bowes (GB|67 / Edwards Racing) and Daniel Goodman (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing), all of whom showed strongly in the opening round and aim to have their say again. Jack Burrows (Burows Engineering / RK Racing) was also inside the top ten in Race 2 last time out and is one of names with big potential this weekend. A classic venue set for breathtaking racing, don’t miss a lap from the second chapter in 2025!
More, from Round 1 held last weekend at Donington Park:
Surowiak steals the show with Donington Park double
Surowiak sprints to the perfect start to 2025
The 2025 R&G British Talent Cup season sparked into action at Donington Park, with two races to start an enthralling year of action. Filip Surowiak (City Lifting Team) grabbed everyone’s attention on Saturday, converting pole position to victory in the opening race of the season. It was a stunning display from Surowiak, who crossed the line ahead of Harrison Mackay (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) and Ryan Frost (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) in an unforgettable start to the season.
As the lights went out to start the season, Surowiak seized the lead, with Frost not waiting long to fight back, overtaking the #75 on the opening lap. Surowiak responded, reclaiming the lead in the early stages as the field settled in for what would become a dramatic 14 laps at Donington Park. Mackay began to make ground, setting an early fastest lap before overtaking his teammate Ethan Sparks (Kovara Projects / RS Racing), who started to lose ground – dropping to P7.
Surowiak put the hammer down at the front as the front three riders began to edge away from Julian Correa (Mortimer Racing) in fourth. The American was fending off Mason Foster (Mortimer Racing), Peter Willis (WM Racing), Jack Dunabie (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) and Sparks in an intense fight which would keep the Donington Park crowd on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Mackay was on a charge, eying a move on Lap 5 before finding the gap he needed to move into the lead on Lap 6.
The duel intensified, with Frost locked onto their tailpipes in third, patiently waiting for his opportunity to pounce. Frost made his move on Lap 12, briefly snatching second from Mackay before charging into the lead. In the closing stages, the front three continued their fight, lapping inside the 1:39 bracket as they set the stage for a blockbuster finish on Saturday. Mackay held the lead on the penultimate lap, with Sparks closing the gap to the top three, eying a podium on debut.
Ultimately, Surowiak held firm, securing the perfect start to 2025, with Mackay taking second as Frost was left to round out the podium. Sparks took the flag a further 0.309s behind, claiming fourth on his debut in the BTC, while Foster rounded out the top five. Dunabie crossed the line in sixth as Willis, Correa, Clayton Edmunds (Clayton Edmunds Racing), and George Bowes (GB|67 / Edwards Racing) rounded the top 10. Further back, Lewis Mullen (Wilson Racing) scored the final point while his teammate, Samuel Munson (Wilson Racing), would retire.
Race 2 served up further thrills on Sunday, with Filip Surowiak charging to his second victory of the weekend – completing the double at Donington. The #75 won by 0.084s after an intense fight with Ethan Sparks, who claimed his first British Talent Cup podium after a stunning ride. Meanwhile, Harrison Mackay took third as further storylines continue to emerge from a blockbuster weekend.
Once the lights went out, Jack Dunabie held firm at Turn 1, maintaining the lead as Surowiak got down to work, charging through the field after starting from P5. The #75 attacked at the Melbourne Hairpin, leading the field over the line at the end of the opening lap. The pace was hot at the front, with the field immediately dipping into the 1:39 bracket as Sparks began to look threatening, entering the podium positions.
There was drama in the early stages, with Scott McPhee (SMP Racing) and Ben Jolliffe (Wilson Racing) crashing on Lap 3, ending hopes of a strong finish on Sunday – riders OK. Meanwhile, Sparks began to close the gap to Surowiak, edging closer every lap and soon setting the new lap record in the process as the rookie searched for his first win. Tension built, with a fierce battle behind as Mackay remained in third, defending from Julian Correa, Dunabie, Peter Willis and Ryan Frost.
In the closing stages, Mackay reeled in the race leaders, soon latching onto the rear of Sparks’ machine. Further back, there was drama for Foster, who suffered a crash at Goddards while Correa was forced to retire with a technical issue. At the front, Sparks continued to look for his opportunity, launching his first attack at the end of the penultimate lap. Surowiak responded on the final lap, passing the #62 at McLeans before an intense final corner allowed Surowiak to make it back to wins at Donington Park.
Surowiak grabbed glory by a mere 0.084s over Sparks, who was able to secure his maiden podium in his debut weekend. It was an incredible day for RS Racing, with Mackay completing the podium rostrum, comfortably beating Dunabie and Frost, who rounded out the top five. After a breathtaking battle, Willis took P6 at the flag, finishing ahead of George Bowes and Clayton Edmunds. Daniel Goodman (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) and Jack Burrows (Burows Engineering / RK Racing) took the final spots inside the top 10 as Josh Raymond Jnr (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) and Lewis Mullen suffered late falls.
Next up: Silverstone! Make sure you don’t miss a beat as the R&G British Talent Cup returns to action next week. It’s a massive weekend for teams and riders as they go head-to-head at the Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, with a further 50 points up for grabs as they look to impress!is is a text block.
2025 R&G British Talent Cup
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Brad Binder (33) on the 2023 KTM RC16 at Portimao. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Round seven of 2025 MotoGP gets underway this weekend at Silverstone and to warm-up for a prestigious round of the calendar, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have aligned with renowned collector car and motorsport auction house, RM Sotheby’s, for a special offering: The chance to own a 2023 KTM RC16.
A sealed auction will take place for the opportunity to purchase a fully functional and run-ready MotoGP prototype. The online based sale begins after the checkered flag falls at the British Grand Prix. The bidding will start from Monday 26th May and lasts until Thursday 29th May. The KTM RC16 in question was used by Brad Binder in the 2023 MotoGP championship and was responsible for setting the current top speed record of 366.1km/h, clocked at the Mugello circuit and the Italian round of the series.
In 2023 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing climbed the podium nine times between Grands Prix and Sprints and Binder finished 4th in the Riders Championship as KTM classified as runners-up in the Constructors standings. RM Sotheby’s was established almost 50-years ago and has become as a leading global auction house for rare and exclusive automobiles and private collections.
As part of Sotheby’s – one of the world’s most historic and respected auction houses with a global network of 80 offices in 40 countries – RM Sotheby’s combines deep automotive expertise with international reach and excellence in client service. In recognition of this unique occasion and the collaboration between Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and RM Sotheby’s, the 2025 KTM RC16s of Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta will carry RM Sotheby’s decals during the British Grand Prix.
Silverstone awaits for the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, one of the legacy events on a jam-packed 2025 calendar. Last laps have hosted victory-deciding passes bringing heartbreak and emotion in previous years, whilst 2025 is set to be no different. Following on from a mega French GP which resulted in unbridled joy for the home fans, can Silverstone serve up a treat as the seventh round of the season starts.
FOUR WINNERS IN FOUR GRAND PRIX: unpredictable at the top
Even though Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) has won every Sprint in the 2025 season, his success hasn’t been as prominent on Sundays. At times he’s been expected to dominate but his own mistakes or inclement weather have kept him from capitalising on his pace. However, two crashes in the French GP for brother and title rival Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) mean that 22 points split them in the standings, with Marc back ahead. Like at Lusail, Marc last won at Silverstone in 2014 – whilst Alex won the first Tissot Sprint at the venue in 2023.
Meanwhile, it was a complete disaster at Le Mans for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), admitting that unless a good feeling with the bike returns soon, the gap will soon become insurmountable. And that was before a crash on Sunday through zero fault of his own skittled him out of contention. Victory in the 2022 British GP and podiums in 2023 and 2024 are a good CV at Silverstone though, and Bagnaia will be desperate to claw back points and shrink the 51-point margin to teammate Marquez. As for our most recent winner of the season, nobody could have predicted that the oldest rider on the grid, Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), would’ve ended France’s 71-year wait for a winner at home. One of the most emotional victories we’re likely to see, the Frenchman’s form in 2025 will be worthy of a watchful eye in the UK.
HOT PROPERTY: Quartararo, Acosta and Aldeguer shine
Back-to-back poles for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) have seen him on the podium at Jerez before he crashed out of a near-certain podium at his home GP last time out. A winner at Silverstone en-route to the title in 2021, Quartararo and Yamaha’s competitivity will again be something to watch, particularly after the manufacturer’s recent Misano test. For Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Le Mans showcased the #37’s strongest weekend thus far, knocking on the door of the podium, only to be pipped by top rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), who bagged his first MotoGP rostrum. Both will likely battle it out again in the UK – Acosta got points in both the Sprint and GP last year whilst Aldeguer was the 2023 winner in Moto2™.
PAST WINNERS: Bastianini, Rins and Viñales previous Silverstone masters
Maverick Viñales, now with Red Bull KTM Tech3, is both on form in 2025 and took his first ever GP win at Silverstone. He will most definitely be a rider to keep an eye on. Last year though, it was his now-teammate Enea Bastianini who rode a flawless British GP to secure victory – his penultimate one to date- whilst in 2019, Alex Rins won one of the greatest British GPs in an outstanding final corner pass on eventual Champion Marc Marquez. The aim for both will be altered slightly for 2025, but sights on the top ten will remain with both having featured in there in the last couple of rounds. KTM were strong last year with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) likewise the first non-Ducati rider home. The South African seeks a return to the top ten after a second DNF of 2025 at Le Mans.
APRILIA HOPES: happy memories from Silverstone
Grand Prix winners in 2023 with Aleix Espargaro, Aprilia come into the British GP after having three bikes inside the top ten at Le Mans. With Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) still out injured and replaced by Lorenzo Savadori, teammate Marco Bezzecchi will be expected to fly the flag once again and arrives to a circuit where he was on pole in 2023 and in contention for victory. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and rookie teammate Ai Ogura both have high hopes for Silverstone, with Fernandez targeting his first back-to-back top tens this season, whilst Ogura seeks three in a row; he was on pole in Moto2™ in 2024.
BOUNCING BACK: riders with points to prove at Round 7
Le Mans wasn’t the easiest for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team duo Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio; a top ten last year at Silverstone and P5 in 2019 for Franky will spur him on, whereas is just 11 points behind his teammate in the standings and was fifth last year at the British venue. Elsewhere, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP duo Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira hope for a strong showing; Miller crashed at Le Mans and could have been in with a shout of victory whilst Oliveira’s return likewise ended in the gravel despite a strong display in the trickiest of conditions on Sunday. Both have been top four at Silverstone, with Miller on the podium in 2022.
The only rider to score points in every GP so far, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) aims to continue that form in the UK whilst teammate Joan Mir will undergo an assessment on Thursday following his crash at Le Mans. Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) will also need to be cleared after missing Le Mans due to arm-pump surgery after the Jerez Test. Elsewhere at Honda however there’s a completely new proposition too: former Silverstone winner Aleix Espargaro will wildcard with HRC. That could be interesting – and right after fellow Honda development rider Takaaki Nakagami took P6 at Le Mans on his first wildcard of the year.
Round 5 of the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is done and dusted after an incredible visit to the Autodrom Most. The Motul Czech Round delivered plenty of unforgettable on-track action, but also some fighting talk after the racing concluded. We’ve gathered some of the best quotes from Most below.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “I think it’s one of the best races of my life… when I saw I did the last corner perfectly, I started to scream in my helmet!”
Discussing his incredible Race 2 win, Bulega said: “I think it’s one of the best races of my life! The weekend was really up and down. It was incredible because Toprak had something more the whole race. I was pushing 150% every lap; I never pushed in a race like this. It was very important for me to win. After Cremona, this track isn’t very good for me. Winning here is very special, especially after the big crash on Friday. I never gave up and, on the last lap, I put 300% on the table. I saw, with two laps to go, some areas I was faster than Toprak. But in other areas, he was faster than me. It was difficult to find a place to overtake him. When I saw I did the last corner perfectly, I started to scream in my helmet. It was a very emotional last corner! Toprak had something more than me, he was faster, but I just tried to copy him; understand how I could lose less time in some parts where he was faster.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “I’m really angry because I gave more than 100% effort, but the last lap and last corner exit destroyed everything”
On the flip side, Razgatlioglu was ‘angry’ after losing out on the line: “I don’t know now, maybe it was fuel or an electronics problem. It was only the last lap and exit of the last corner and the straight. I felt it cutting, I did a wheelie, it cut again. I don’t know why. I asked the team and they’re looking at the data. The pace is very strong, Nicolo was pushing so hard; he improved a lot in Race 2. If I didn’t feel any cutting on the straight, maybe I would win the race; normally, the Ducati was passing me after the chequered flag. I’m really angry because I gave more than 100% effort, but the last lap and last corner exit destroyed everything. All I know is that Phil said we had enough fuel. After the chequered flag, I came back in and didn’t feel any cutting again. Maybe it was electronics. Nicolo and I are pushing so hard. He’s riding very well, and the bike works very well.”
Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team): “They are two of the best riders I’ve ever met in my whole career, and I’ve met a lot of great riders!”
Three third-place finishes for Petrucci at Most, who was full of praise for Bulega and Razgatlioglu: “At the start, I was overtaken by Sam, and he had good pace. Unfortunately, we lost touch with Toprak and Nicolo immediately. I had the same pace as Sam. In the middle of the race, he started to move around, and I think he just did one corner not perfectly, and I was there. I’m happy because I was third on the grid, third in all the races, and now I’m third in the Championship. I’m not entirely happy because the gap between me and Toprak and Nicolo was quite huge. We need to understand where they gain so much. I hope at least one of the two goes to MotoGP™, so I can be second sometimes! Jokes apart, kudus to them because they are two of the best riders I’ve ever met in my whole career, and I’ve met a lot of great riders! We’re an Independent team and we are fighting with the factory teams, so I can be happy.”
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “I accept because, for sure, he didn’t intentionally crash”
Bautista was caught up in the crash and said: “The first chicane is quite far from the starting point, and we arrive fast. It’s difficult. Honestly, Rea is one rider who’s coming every time in the safety commission and he’s the first to say, ‘This is very dangerous, you have to move the starting point’ and then he does this. I was lucky that I’m okay. He came to the box to say sorry. I said to him, ‘Yeah, okay, but be careful because you have a lot of experience, you know this corner is very special and you have to be very careful’. He said to me, ‘Oh, stop, I didn’t come here for a lesson, I came here to say sorry; do you accept or not?’. I accept because, for sure, he didn’t intentionally crash. I think the podium was possible. In the Superpole Race, it wasn’t so bad, especially because I made a mistake on Lap 2; I ran wide and lost some time. I think it was realistic to fight for a podium, but this is racing and anything can happen. We made a small change for Race 2, and I was quite confident it was going to help me a little bit. If I compare myself with two years ago, I’m faster, but the Championship is a bit different. There are more riders fighting at the front and the lap times are faster.”
Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha): “Directly after the race, I went to see them all to say, ‘I’m sorry’”
Rea instigated a Turn 1 incident and gave his side of the crash. He said: “From my seat, I got into T1 hot on the inside, and used a bit of inside kerb. I felt I had track position but unfortunately Alvaro was committed to the corner as well. There was impact and I’m really sorry for him as it ended his race, and also the race of Xavi Vierge and compromised Alex Lowes as well. Directly after the race, I went to see them all to say, ‘I’m sorry’. From my point of view, I’m out there racing. I got great starts in all races, using the same kind of strategy down the inside, and this time both Alvaro and I committed to the same bit of tarmac. For me, it’s a racing accident but it’s unfortunate. I’ve been on the receiving end of this before in my career. I had to put my big boy pants on and go and see the guys. I felt this weekend’s been a good step forward for me with the feeling of the bike. I was a little bit more competitive, not where I want to be, but I got 54 race laps this weekend and some good data to give the engineers. We have a two-day test at Misano where we ca explore some different ideas that we have that you sometimes don’t want to test during a race weekend.”
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team): “Now, every time I finish, I’m happy but I know I can do a little bit more. I think there’s more to come”
Another excellent weekend for Lowes, who said: “I’m quite happy and it’s given me some confidence. It was a bit harder this weekend. I enjoy this track, it’s difficult. It really highlights the WorldSBK style. It’s a bit smaller and there are many acceleration zones where you go from first to fifth gear with a bit of angle. I’m still missing a bit here. I thought we could fight Danilo in Race 2. It was close but he’s had a bit more speed than me at the end. It’s my best-scoring event of the season. That means things are going in a positive way. I feel like I’ve improved a lot but if I think back to Moto2™ when I was doing well there, how I felt with the bike and I could really take the maximum from it. Now, every time I finish, I’m happy but I know I can do a little bit more. I think there’s more to come. I need to be on the podium a bit more. Last year here was terrible for me. I had the injury so one year makes a big difference.”
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team): “I’m speaking with Yamaha and keeping my options open. There’s nothing planned, I need to see the options first”
An up and down weekend for Gardner, who ended it in P5 in Race 2: “I had a big crash on Friday. I was lucky I could race this weekend, to be honest; my ankle had a previous injury, so it blew up and was pretty sore all weekend. It’s not been fun to ride. I hurt my shoulder at Portimao and hurt it again. I think it was okay. It’s not one of our stronger tracks, but better than Cremona I feel. At Cremona, we struggled a lot. I think, if I wasn’t so banged up after Friday, I could’ve maybe not been on the podium but at least try to hunt down Danilo and Sam and be in that group. At the moment, no update on my future. I’m speaking with Yamaha and keeping my options open. There’s nothing planned, I need to see the options first. Once I have everything on the table, then I’ll make a decision.”
A KTM RC16 in the garage at Circuit of The Americas for the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
KTM has the money it needs to emerge from bankruptcy protection, the company said in a statement released just before the court-imposed deadline to raise the money needed to continue operations.
“As announced, the creditors of KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH approved a restructuring plan quota of 30% on February 25, 2025, payable by May 23, 2025. The total amount required to finance the quota under the three restructuring plans amounts to approx. EUR 600 million,” PIERER Mobility AG said in a statement posted in its corporate newsroom.
“PIERER Mobility AG and KTM AG have received financing commitments, subject to the execution of the requisite agreements, which will ensure that the quota payments to fulfill the restructuring plans of KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs- & Entwicklungs GmbH can be fulfilled on time by May 23, 2025.”
KTM ceased production and asked for court-supervised self-restructuring proceedings after debts ran to nearly two billion Euros and unsold motorcycle inventories were reported in the range of 130,000 units. Since then, an Austrian court has approved a restructuring plan in which creditors would receive 30 percent of the money due to them.
Bajaj, the Indian conglomerate that is already a partner of KTM, last week announced that it had secured a loan for just over 600 million Euros, leading to speculation that the company would take a greater stake in KTM operations. However, the company did not specifically state that in its announcement.
KTM has said it plans to continue MotoGP World Championship activities.
Buell Motorcycle Company is returning to the U.K. Market with a partner, forming the Buell MotorBike UK division. Buell photo
Buell Re-Enters UK Market, Expanding Global Distribution
Grand Rapids, Michigan: Buell Motorcycle Co. is expanding its global footprint with a highly anticipated return to the United Kingdom through a strategic partnership with Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café who will be taking on the Buell MotorBike UK division.
A shipment of Hammerhead 1190 and 1190SX models are expected to arrive in Southampton by the end of May. This marks Buell’s re-entry into the UK market, and both parties couldn’t be more excited.
“We’re excited to bring Buell Motorcycles back to the UK market. This expansion represents a significant milestone in our global strategy, and I appreciate the dedication of our team and Buell MotorBike UK in making this possible,” said Bill Melvin, CEO of Buell Motorcycle Co.
“We at Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café, Ashburton, Devon. TQ13 7FF. are overjoyed to finally announce our partnership with Buell Motorcycles, with the first shipment of bikes arriving before the end of May”, said Ian Johnson and Christine Fairhurst, Owners of Rainbow Moto & Re-Charge Café.
This partnership marks the return of Buell to the UK and Europe after being absent for nearly 15 years. Rainbow Moto and Re-Charge Café will be hosting a launch weekend to mark this collaboration (Freedom United) on the 7th & 8 th June 2025, where everyone can finally join in the return of this marque”, said Ian and Christine.
For years, Buell motorcycles have stood out in the American motorcycling landscape by embodying passion, adrenaline, and pure power in every ride. The brand’s commitment to
innovative design and performance has cultivated a dedicated following that extends well
beyond American borders. This partnership with Buell Motorbike UK will reinvigorate that
passion in the UK market, bringing Buell’s distinctive riding experience back to motorcycle
enthusiasts.
Following the initial shipment, Buell plans to increase inventory in subsequent deliveries to
meet anticipated demand. The company is also exploring opportunities to showcase its
upcoming Super Cruiser and SuperTouring models in the UK market in the near future.
Joan Erdesky, Wife Of Motorcycle Excitement and MARRC Founder Roger Lyle
Joan M. Erdesky, 67, of Needmore, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14th, 2025, at her home, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. She was the sixth of seven children born to Lt. Col. Joseph L. Erdesky and Virginia M. Erdesky. Joan is survived by her husband Roger Lyle and identical twin daughters, Charlotte Enfield and Juliette (Tom) Buell and two well-loved cats, Sunny Boy and Cherie.
Joan earned her B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Maryland in 1979. She had an impressive career in the Metro DC Area beginning with AAA World Wide Travel and The National Gallery of Art. She then moved into graphic design and taught herself typesetting. This led her to Weadon Printing, where she learned the printing business. Thereafter she was employed by the advertising firms Earle Palmer Brown, RTC Direct, and Loughlin Creative. Joan was employed seasonally by the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage for 10 years as editor, proofreader, and/or graphic design artist. She also taught graphic design courses at Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, MD. Joan worked at the Herald-Mail newspaper in Hagerstown and did page layout and worked for the new Herald-Mail TV station.
Joan’s graphic design expertise further enhanced her husband’s enterprise, Motorcycle Xcitement. With Roger, she developed the website, created forms, graphics, and helped build and maintain the business in all aspects.
Joan M. Erdesky. R.I.P. Photo courtesy Roger Lyle.
She was a volunteer beginning in her youth as a Candy Striper, and later with The Valley Co-op in Hagerstown, MD, The Washington County Commission for Women, Habitat for Humanity, and Hospice. She volunteered for the Star Community Center at the Historic Star Theatre WV in Berkeley Springs WV and served as Treasurer. Joan instilled to her daughters her love of nature, the arts, the importance of kindness and love, and the richness and excitement of life. During Joan’s life, she traveled all over the US, and to Europe and Africa.
She is survived by three sisters, Judith Erdesky of Punxsutawney, PA, Jeanne (Grady) Thompson of Conway, SC, Joyce Denny of Virginia Beach, VA, and brother-in-law Paul Lissy of Lewes, DE.
Joan is also survived by three nephews, Gregory (Karen) Lissy, Adam (Marya) Erdesky, and Bret Denny and two nieces, Diana (Frank) Macchio, and Lindsey (Chris Cunningham) Denny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Joseph Erdesky and James Erdesky, and a sister Janice Lissy.
In lieu of flowers, Joan has requested that memorial contributions be made to her favorite charity, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS at www.doctorswithoutborders.org. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held in the near future.
The family has entrusted Joan’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kelso-corneliusfuneralhome.com.
A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on July 12 at their Blue Heaven Farm. The Shango Mountain Taiko Drummers will be performing in her honor.
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