        A few hours after the conclusion of the Silverstone BSB round, Keith Farmer unexpectedly announced his retirement via social media. The decision was taken hastily following two bad accidents that he suffered over the weekend while standing in for Joe Francis with the BMW M1000RR of team PR Racing. Farmer has therefore decided to end his career with immediate effect, after an extremely complicated 2021 short on results and, particularly, after having won four British titles across the Superstock 600, Superstock 1000 and British Supersport classes. Farmer: "I&rsquo;d been thinking about this for a while"  &ldquo;It&rsquo;s never easy to just pack up and walk away, but at the end of this year I was always planning on retirement from racing&rdquo;, commented the Brit. "I&rsquo;ve had 10 good years of racing in the BSB paddock and I count myself extremely lucky to have been given these opportunities and with these I have won four British titles". Keith will now look to the future: &ldquo;I want to thank every single person that has ever supported myself in anyway shape or form and all the riders who I have battled with, fell out with, made friends with. I will still be watching and keeping an eye on everything, and maybe next year I could start something new&rdquo;. Translated by Heather Watson MotoAmerica: Aprilia queen of the Twins Cup with Marcon and De Keyrel       

The multi-titled Brit has decided to hang up his helmet after the recent Silverstone weekend, calling time on a triumphant career in the national series

BSB: Keith Farmer announces his retirement from racing

        As Tony Cairoli retires from racing, an important piece of MX history goes with him, his successes having been so much more than just the victories, which are nevertheless worth listing. Second only to Everts  He has won nine world titles, triumphed in 93 races and scored 177 podiums during eighteen years in the world championship. Incredible figures that put Tonino second in the classification of most successful MX riders, behind only the legendary Stefan Everts who won ten titles. Numbers that we have perhaps heard too little about. Unfairly so, considering the significance of Cairoli, who leaves a notoriety that his sport never knew before. Because aside from the victories, there is so much more&hellip; Cairoli has contributed to the history of national and international MX, bringing countless fans to the discipline. It&rsquo;s easy to draw a parallel with Valentino Rossi, he too on nine titles and an authentic MotoGP icon, because Tony is to MX what Valentino is to the world championship, a true crowd drawer who has always known how to attract the attention of the fans (he has more than a million Instagram followers) and sponsors. An icon of his discipline  We will miss seeing him and his unmistakeable #222 plate on track. Sure, MX will go on, but without its most charismatic figure. Quietly&nbsp;charismatic, we might say, a man who made few complaints and put in a lot of hard work. Tony remained humble, turning his discretion into his strength and counting on the strength of his family, especially during the tough times, when injuries would put obstacles in his path. Obstacles that never stopped him from pursuing his passion, even when age became a factor, making it harder to compete against young and hungry rivals. It won&rsquo;t be the same without that young Sicilian who was able to project himself and his beloved discipline onto the front pages. An unlikely achievement, in a world dominated by MotoGP and Superbike. But Tony did this too, putting MX centre stage. And for this we should always be grateful to him. Translated by Heather Watson Andrea Dovizioso returns to MotoGP, a stroke of Yamaha genius or a gamble?       

As the Italian retires, the MX world loses its most charismatic figure, so much more than his incredible achievements over the years

Tony Cairoli, the man who put MX centre stage

        The news has come like a bolt out of the blue. 25-year old Sharni Pinfold has decided to step away from the racing world despite having a contract with team RT Motorsport Kawasaki to compete in the Supersport 300 category of the 2021 German championship. In a post on her Instagram profile that also cites the reasons behind her decision, the Australian rider states that her retirement has to do with discriminatory behaviour to which she been subjected as a woman, something she wouldn't have had to contend with if she were a man. The Australian talks about the lack of respect and derogatory treatment that are behind her retirement. Sharni&rsquo;s decision to step away from motorsport unfortunately highlights the difficulties women face in attempting to break out in this world and be treated in the same way as men. An issue that, to a greater or lesser extent, affects all women who decide to carve a path as riders, and in Sharni&rsquo;s case this obstacle has ultimately proved too great to overcome. It is always a real shame when a rider is forced to wave the white flag while still young and with so much still to offer. In this case, Sharni&rsquo;s decision is to be respected as she sends an important message to the motorsport world, although we sincerely hope other women riders do not feel the need to follow her example.             Visualizza questo post su Instagram  Un post condiviso da Sharni Pinfold (@sharnipinfold)      Translated by Heather Watson Ana Carrasco: &ldquo;Surgery successful. I&rsquo;ll be 100% for the start of the season&rdquo;       

Despite having a contract for this year&rsquo;s IDM Supersport 300 championship with RT Motorsport Kawasaki, the Australian rider has announced her retirement in a post on social media

3 risultati per 'retire'

BSB: Keith Farmer announces his retirement from racing

Tony Cairoli, the man who put MX centre stage

Sharni Pinfold retires due to 'derogatory treatment'