MCE British Superbike challenger Filip Backlund has chosen to sit out 2017 to focus on fully recovering from injuries sustained at last year's final round.
"I sometimes ask myself what's wrong with me, why not [MotoGP]? I still have this dream, this goal and I know that the only way of getting to MotoGP is results" - Thomas Luthi.
Tom Sykes quips that changing his riding style to suit Kawasaki's 2017 ZX-10RR has been 'a ball-ache'; feels he is well prepared ahead of season opener.
"We will adopt the flag of Vietnam on the bike this year, with the hope that this activity will further increase the popularity of MotoGP racing in Vietnam" - Kouichi Tsuji, Yamaha.
An exclusive interview with 2013 World Superbike champion Tom Sykes on adapting to new rules in 2017, his rivalry with Jonathan Rea and targeting a second world title
An exclusive interview with two-time and defending World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea on preparing for 2017 and the hunt for a third consecutive world title
After a productive pre-season testing in Europe, Michael van der Mark feels adapting his riding style will be vital for his new challenge with Pata Yamaha
Bradley Ray will make his MCE British Superbike championship debut in 2017 as he steps up from the British Supersport series with new team Buildbase Suzuki.