Sports / Motosports

Pedrosa tops timesheets 27 Feb 2013 - 07:03 am

Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo is seen on his bike during pre-season testing at Sepang Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. The 2012 world champion will...

Suzuki test rider says team on track for 2014 return 27 Feb 2013 - 06:59 am

SEPANG, Malaysia: Suzuki is ramping up testing as it seeks to return to MotoGP next year, test rider Nobuatsu Aoki said yesterday, adding...

Defending world champ Cairoli to compete at Losail 26 Feb 2013 - 12:56 am

DOHA: Defending world champion Antonio Cairoli will be among the 25 riders who will be seen in action in the MX1 category when...

Motocross giants set for night race in Qatar 25 Feb 2013 - 12:52 am

by Rizwan Rehmat DOHA: The world’s top riders will launch the new motocross season at Losail MX Track later this week at a...

QMMF academy welcomes young riders at Losail Circuit 24 Feb 2013 - 01:11 am

Young kids with their fathers and Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (left and right), President, QMMF, during a riding session inside Losail International...

Stapleton, Al Shatti shine in first round 16 Feb 2013 - 05:48 am

The podium winners of the X1 Losail MX Championship pose for a picture. Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President Nasser bin Khalifa...

First round of Losail Motocross Championship begins tomorrow 14 Feb 2013 - 12:54 am

A rider during a practice at the new Losail Motocross Track. The first round of the Losail MX Championship will take place tomorrow...

More than 1,000 take part in Doha Dash 13 Feb 2013 - 05:55 am

DOHA: Around 1,360 Qatar citizens and residents took part in the inaugural Dolphin Energy Doha Dash at Losail International Circuit yesterday. Supported by...

Al Ansari, Al Balooshi share wins in first round of new season 10 Feb 2013 - 12:56 am

Podium winners pose for a picture after their rounds at the Qatar International Enduro at Sealine yesterday. DOHA: Kuwait’s Moaath Al Ansari and...

Al Shatti among the winners as first Enduro draws end 08 Feb 2013 - 11:47 pm

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah waves the Qatari flag during the Qatar International Enduro yesterday. DOHA: Kuwaiti...

Maldonado puts honeymoon on hold 08 Feb 2013 - 11:40 pm

JEREZ, Spain: The honeymoon is on hold for Pastor Maldonado as the Williams driver prepares for his third season in Formula One with...

Hamilton spins out on first Mercedes drive 07 Feb 2013 - 07:07 am

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, Spain: Britain’s former world champion Lewis Hamilton had a minor accident yesterday during his first day of testing for...

Pledge to promote motor sport in the region 06 Feb 2013 - 12:59 am

LEFT: FIA President Jean Todt delivers a speech during the Arab Council for Touring and Automobile Clubs (ACTAC) workshop held on day two...

QMMF hosts motor sport family in Doha 05 Feb 2013 - 01:13 am

Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, QMMF President and FIA Cross Country Commission President, is seen with FIA President Jean Todt, Dr Mohammed Ben...

MENA, ACTAC to hold meeting in Doha today 04 Feb 2013 - 12:46 am

DOHA: Around 50 people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the Arab Council of Touring and Automobile Clubs (ACTAC) will...

Stoner confirms V8 Supercars move 30 Jan 2013 - 12:42 am

Sydney: Two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner has confirmed he will switch to four wheels by driving a V8 Supercar when the Dunlop Series...

Losail Circuit to host Motorcross World Championships in March 14 Jan 2013 - 12:52 am

Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President , and Giuseppe Luongo Youthstream President, pose for a picture during...

Li still smarting from Clijsters heartbreak 13 Jan 2013 - 11:46 pm

MELBOURNE: Fiery Chinese star Li Na bristled at the mention of the retired Kim Clijsters yesterday and said she was disappointed not to...