Alex Whitworth

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Alex Whitworth

Junior Content Writer

Alex has been working in the motorcycle industry for as long as he has been at Visordown, which has been since March 2022 so we'll let you work it out from there. He's the new guy. He'd be fetching us all coffee 'round the clock if he wasn't based in the arse end of nowhere. We joke - he has (some) other uses, like tapping out numerous stories on various subjects somewhat frequently. 

Before Visordown, Alex wrote about motorcycle racing in other places and worked on racing broadcasts at national championships (thankfully not in front of the camera) while completing a journalism degree at university into which he shoehorned motorcycles at every possible opportunity: MXGP, BSB, WorldSBK, Motorcycle Live - they all appeared in his academic work somewhere.

Frustratingly, Alex's love for racing originated in - brace for it - cars. A trip to Donington for the BSB race in 2011 saw him realise that there was a far more interesting, exciting, and substantial world of racing outside of F1, and he became a fan of motorcycles. But that was 11 years ago, and he still doesn't ride! What's wrong with him? This is a serious question. Will he ever ride? Could Marc Marquez win outside of HRC? What would Jonathan Rea do on a MotoGP bike? All great questions, and we might never know the answers to any of them. But we think that, with sufficient peer pressure, we can get him on two wheels in a safe enough manner. If it happens, you'll find out about it here on Visordown.

Articles by Alex Whitworth
MotoGP heads to Buriram this weekend for round 17 of 2023, the Thai Grand Prix. Check this page for MotoGP Thailand results throughout the weekend.
With BMW announcing its new 2024 S1000 XR, we had a look through the classifieds to see what the model’s past might offer
Among a swathe of new systems set to be launched soon by Bosch, its new radar safety-based radar system could be a huge step forward in safety
Marc Marquez has revealed that he will not be racing for free in 2024, contrary to recent reports that suggested he will go unpaid next year
The 2024 BMW S1000 XR has an increase in horsepower, as well as various changes to numerous parts across the bike's design
The Moto Guzzi Stelvio adventure touring bike will make a public appearance at the upcoming EICMA show in Milan next month
A new Ducati Superquadro Mono engine has been launched by the Bologna brand, capable of revving beyond 10,000rpm and making 80bhp
The GasGas MC 50 and MC 65 are updated for 2024, offering new options for a greater number of young riders as well as more performance
The Suzuki Hayabusa was never really designed to go off-road, but that doesn't stop some people from taking the hypersports machine out of its comfort zone
Honda has confirmed its rider line-up for its 2024 WorldSBK factory team, with both Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge staying with the team
The first provisional calendar for the 2024 WorldSBK season has been announced, with three Spanish rounds and two new circuits
The A2 motorcycle licence allows those who hold it to ride any motorcycle up to 47bhp. But what does the test involve and how much does it cost?
The MV Agusta 9.5 adventure motorcycle  is set for a reveal at the upcoming 2023 EICMA show in Milan, after years of anticipation
A new Kawasaki Ninja 40th anniversary special edition collection has been announced by the Japanese brand, featuring throwback paint jobs
The STRiX electric enduro motorcycle uses military-grade materials, and has more performance than any traditional enduro bike
The French brand, Orcal, has launched its new Vorei 125cc scooter, marking the third eighth-litre model from the manufacturer
Antonio Cairoli has been confirmed as part of Ducati’s newly announced motocross project, which will see it take part in the Italian Championship next year
The new Yamaha XSR900 GP is the Iwata marque’s tribute to one of racing’s golden ages, and looks to combine nostalgia with modern tech
With Antonio Cairoli confirmed to be leaving KTM, the Italian has opened the door to join Ducati’s anticipated off-road effort
Triumph has launched its third special edition collection, with the new Triumph Stealth Edition bikes offering a darker look to the standard models
Honda celebrates its 75th anniversary with a new collaboration with Converse. Unfortunately, the products are only available in Japan
A new heated bodywarmer for motorcycle riders from Keis Apparel has been launched, featuring UltraFlex technology
The 2023 MotoGP Sprint at Australia's Phillip Island circuit has been cancelled due to weather conditions, and particularly for strong winds
Round 15 of the MotoGP World Championship takes place at Phillip Island this weekend. Check this page throughout the weekend for MotoGP Australia results
Further changes to the MotoGP weekend schedule in Australia for this weekend's race means that the whole Sunday schedule has been moved forwards by one hour