ALEX MARQUEZ #73
“It’s unclear to me what happened at the start. I “battled” with a tearoff, and it was Marc’s. I pushed it away, but the rear still span. Then, few moments later, I had a coming together with Fermin (turn 3) and that’s when I decided to take it steady in this Sprint, because it was a lost battle. We got some valuable data ahead of tomorrow and we’re not too far behind on the grid, so we’ll work hard in order to be competitive.”

FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
“Let’s say that this was more of a test for the race than a Sprint. We know we are strong in some areas of the track, even though we have to work on the electronic sides of the engine brake and traction, and why not, take a look at the data – especially Marc’s.”

 Sprint - CzechGP  
14^th - FERMIN ALDEGUER  #54
17^th - ALEX MARQUEZ #73 

World Championship Standings
2^nd - ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (261 points)
10^th - FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (92 points)

Royal Enfield announces its summer 2025 calendar packed with customer ride out opportunities with new events announced across the UK.  

Riders are invited to discover the current Royal Enfield model range at various riding events, including four Royal Enfield Demo Day rides, known as RED Days, at various locations across the UK in July and August, as well as the upcoming Women in Moto weekender, a Royal Enfield Owners Club Rally with the Himalayan 450 in Wales, and the next Journey, Destination, Memories event to take place in Norwich.

These events provide riders with even more opportunities to experience the current model range in the UK, with the one-of-a-kind community spirit that the Royal Enfield Riders Club is known for.

Royal Enfield Demo Days

The popular Royal Enfield Demo Days (RED Days) continue into summer 2025, with upcoming dates announced across July and August that will feature the entire Royal Enfield 2025 lineup for riders to test.

Riders should be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment, and to secure their slot with the motorcycle of their choice.

Saturday, July 19 2025 - RED Days @ REVOLUTIONS
Bute House, Arran Road, Perth, PH1 3DZ
Book your slot here.

Saturday, July 26 2025 - RED Days @ EDDY’S MOTO
Unit 1&2, Guardian park, Tadcaster LS24 9SG
Book your slot here.

Saturday, August 9 2025 - RED Days @ CREWE MOTORCYCLE CENTRE
136-146 West St, Crewe CW1 3HQ
Book your slot here.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - RED Days @ MIDWEST MOTO
Business Park, Ribbesford Rd, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 0TF
Book your slot here.

Women in Moto

The annual Women in Moto show, now on its fifth iteration, is set to take place on 16-17th August 2025 at Uttoxeter Racecourse, inviting the entire motorcycling community to get together and immerse themselves in all things moto, including test rides on the latest Royal Enfield range.

This is a weekend celebrating the incredible women in motorcycling, with inspirational speakers and panel talks from the women winning races to extraordinary solo tourers, workshops to get hands on, and plenty of riding opportunities for riders of all levels.

Find out more here.

Royal Enfield Owners Club Rally

Converging at Baskerville Hall in Wales from 15th-17th August 2025, the Royal Enfield Owners Club is set for a weekend exploring the 100 acres of surrounding forests & fields on the Himalayan 450.

Other Royal Enfield motorcycles will be available for test rides, with the Owners Club keeping numbers limited to around 200 to ensure equal opportunities for everyone in attendance.

From Thursday arrivals, there will be a full programme of activities on Friday and Saturday, Royal Enfield-related activities include:

• Hot & Cold! A presentation of Bill Grigg’s Royal Enfield adventures in Iceland and Morocco

• Basic off-road tuition sessions – Royal Enfield Himalayans provided

• Group ride-outs and route maps for suggested DIY rides

• Guided Trail Ride

• Have a ride on an old classic Royal Enfield

• Bike Judging

Cost: Free to Royal Enfield Owners Club (REOC) members and £10 for non-members (refundable if you join the REOC during the weekend).

Find out more here.

JDM - Wings and Wheels, Moonraker Motorcycles

Following the huge success of the initial ‘Journey, Destination, Memories’ ride at CooperB Motorcycles, the next JDM event has been confirmed at Wings & Wheels at Felthorpe Airfield on Tuesday 12th August, riding out from Moonraker Motorcycles in Norwich.

No booking is needed in advance, just turn up ready to depart from Moonraker’s at 6:00pm sharp. It’ll be a huge community ride out to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Moonraker Motorcycles - with food and drink by Zaks (Norwich’s American diner of choice).

Not one to be missed!

Find out more here.

The British Motor Museum is to launch a brand-new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ which will open on 18 July and run until spring 2026 in the new Rubery Owen Gallery. The centrepiece of this exciting exhibition is a Rolls-Royce once owned by music legend, John Lennon!  

From the favourite tunes we play when we’re driving, to the songs that were inspired by motoring cities; push button radios to streaming podcasts; the sensation of our favourite engine noises to the quietness of modern cars; sound, music and the motor car have always had an emotional connection. Beep-Beep, Yeah!: The Sounds and Songs of the Motor Car explores this connection from the engine rumble to the rhythm of our favourite tune and examines why the sounds we listen to in our cars can influence the way we drive. 

Visitors can immerse themselves in the sound experience through a range of interactive elements such as tuning a 1970s radio, feeling the noise of a BRM V16 P15 race car engine, or sitting inside a 2022 Bentley Bentayga to experience its incredibly powerful audio systems!

The exhibition also features a 2019 Wells Vertige Prototype demonstrating how music shaped an entire design while, on the other end of the scale, is the 2018 Nissan Leaf whose electric motor is so quiet it generates a pedestrian warning sound as a safety feature.

Throughout the exhibition is the connection between cars and music and this link is demonstrated by the star car of the exhibition, a  white 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, once owned by John Lennon! The Rolls-Royce appeared in the Beatles film, Let It Be and was sold in 1969 to Allen Klein, founder of ABKCO Records and the Beatles’ manager at the time. It has remained with the family ever since and has been kindly loaned by Jody Klein.

As a result of the generous support of Rubery Owen, Beep‑Beep, Yeah! will be housed in a brand-new exhibition space which gives visitors the chance to explore more than ever before. 

Richard Jenkins, Group CEO, Rubery Owen Holdings, commented “As one of Britain's leading engineering companies and one of the earliest to be involved in the motor industry, Rubery Owen shares the Museum's commitment to preserving the history of Britain's automotive industry — both now and into the future. Rubery Owen is proud to support the creation of a new gallery space at the Museum.”

Cat Boxall, Curator at the British Motor Museum, said “We’re really excited to open an exhibition with a different focus by bringing sound to the forefront in an immersive and interactive way. This has given us a fantastic opportunity to explore our collection from a fresh perspective. When you visit, be sure to think about your favourite driving tunes. Leave your suggestions and scan to take away the playlist which we will be updating throughout the course of the exhibition!”.

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Automotive industry charity, Ben, is proudly celebrating 120 years of support for automotive people and their families, as well as marking a new chapter in its future strategic direction.

For over a century, Ben has been a lifeline to thousands of people across the industry, offering support for life. In line with this significant milestone, the charity is entering the next phase of its strategic transformation, unveiling a new vision and senior leadership team to meet the growing health and wellbeing needs of automotive people.

The charity’s three main goals over the next five years are:

• To treble charitable impact – helping even more people
• To increase awareness about Ben from 1:6 to 1:3 for those working in the industry
• To double income through fundraising.

At the heart of Ben’s evolution is its new vision statement of the world the charity wishes to influence: An automotive family that thinks well, feels well, lives well, and works well.

As part of Ben’s renewed direction is a mission to:

1. Provide health & wellbeing support for life for automotive people and their family dependents
2. Partner with automotive employers to build a resilient and motivated workforce
3. Champion and influence positive changes for the automotive industry and its people.

Back in 2023, Ben announced its decision to transfer its care and retirement village to suitable alternative operators and become a single-focused charity, supporting the growing health and wellbeing needs of automotive people. Since the launch of Ben’s previous strategic plan in 2018, demand for Ben’s health and wellbeing services has grown significantly. Ben’s insights suggest that the health and wellbeing needs of automotive industry people are vast and unmet; a key driver for Ben’s Board of Trustees to move in this strategic direction.

Rachel Clift, CEO at Ben, said: “Our 120th birthday has been a time to reflect on the incredible impact Ben has had over the years, as well as taking time to look ahead. We’re embracing the road ahead with ambition and purpose, launching a future vision that will empower our automotive family to live their best lives. This is about driving a new era of health and wellbeing across our industry, focusing on the growing health and wellbeing needs of those who work (or have worked) in the automotive industry and their families.

“We have committed to significantly scaling our health and wellbeing services over the next 5-10 years, enhancing our preventative support and continuing to provide responsive support. Our care and village services were an integral and valued part of Ben for over 70 years; however, our future now focuses on the health and wellbeing needs of our automotive family.

“As we look ahead, we will continue to work closely with employers, partners, and industry leaders to ensure the health and wellbeing of automotive workers remains a shared priority. We all have a responsibility to look after each other, our automotive family, so that we can create a strong, resilient industry ready for the future.”

Ben recently announced a new senior leadership team to support Ben’s new strategic direction, further strengthening the charity’s ability to deliver on its mission and support everyone in the automotive family, from the workshop floor to the boardroom. Find out more about Ben’s senior leadership team: www.ben.org.uk/SLT.