Estoril MotoGP Friday practice times
The MotoGP riders returned to action at the Estoril circuit for the first two free practice sessions of the Grand Prix of Portugal nearly a month of inactivity after the … Read More
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Motegi MotoGP race will not be replaced if it is called off
The 2011 Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi will not be replaced if organizers decide to call off the race, Carmelo Ezpeleta (CEO of MotoGP rights holders Dorna Sports) has confirmed. … Read More
Pedrosa medical condition getting better
Dani Pedrosa’s medical condition was assessed in Barcelona once again on Monday, with the Repsol Honda rider hoping for a positive return to the track at Estoril next weekend. “The … Read More
Texas Lands MotoGP for 2013
Dorna Sports, S.L., 3FourTexasMGP, L.L.C. and Full Throttle Productions, L.P. have signed a 10-year contract to bring MotoGP to the new Circuit of the Americas beginning in 2013. The agreement … Read More
Dani Pedrosa starts rehabilitation
Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa today begins the second stage of his recovery in order to participate in the Grand Prix of Portugal, which will be held at … Read More
Lorenzo reigns in Spain
Jorge Lorenzo on his way to victory Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing) took victory in the wet MotoGP race at the Gran Premio bwin de España after Marco Simoncelli (San … Read More
Stoner storms to pole at Jerez
Casey Stoner on pole Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner took his second pole of the 2011 MotoGP season for the Gran Premio bwin de España in an eventful qualifying session … Read More
Jerez: Pedrosa tops Practice 2
Dani Pedrosa Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner had a positive start in Jerez, with both riders sharing the top positions on the time sheets on the first day of practice … Read More
Jerez: Stoner nip Pedrosa in Practice 1
Casey Stoner nipped Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa in first MotoGP practice session at Jerez Friday morning in southern France. Stoner got down to a 1m39.551s to beat Pedrosa by … Read More
More surgery for Pedrosa
The Repsol Honda team has released an official statement confirming that Dani Pedrosa will require another operation after this weekend’s race at Jerez. The Spaniard has been diagnosed with intermittent … Read More
Great race and win for Repsol Honda Team in Qatar
Casey Stoner speeds to victory The Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda RC212V) continued the excellence he'd shown all weekend by leading a Honda onslaught in his first race as a member … Read More
More problems for NASCAR owned AMA
The AMA Pro Racing sanctioning body dispatched an unusual explanation release that acknowledged the Daytona 200 produced "outright failures and confusion and dismay among fans and participants."Saying it wants complete … Read More
Stoner and Pedrosa complete Repsol Honda 1-2 in Qualifying
The first qualifying session of the 2011 Championship took place in Qatar this evening with Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa occupying the top two positions on the grid. The Repsol … Read More
Bridgestone extends MotoGP tire deal until 2014
Bridgestone has announced that it will remain as the sole tire supplier of MotoGP until at least 2014, with the Japanese corporation signing a three-year extension to its current contract … Read More
Bautista suffers broken femur in crash
MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista suffered a break to his left thigh bone (femur) during a fall in the closing stages of Friday’s final practice session at the Losail Circuit in … Read More
1, 2, 3 for Repsol Honda on Friday in Qatar
Casey Stoner Repsol Honda Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa maintained the top two spots of the timing sheets in both Free Practice sessions today in Qatar. They were the only … Read More
2011 Qatar MotoGP Free Practice 1
At 19h55 local time, the first session of the 2011 season started at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. This seemed a continuation from the test that took place earlier … Read More
Crutchlow loses fingertip in Qatar fall
Cal Crutchlow suffered a nasty fall at the Losail Circuit on Monday night, leading to his left hand getting caught under the Tech 3 Yamaha machine in the process. "The … Read More
Japan MotoGP race could be cancelled
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. MotoGP's Japanese round has been postponed in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the nation last week. The … Read More
Interview with Shuhei Nakamoto, HRC Executive Vice President
What happened in Japan is devastating, and we are all hoping that the rec What is the situation for HRC – how will this disaster effect the racing activities this … Read More
Winter testing ends with Repsol Honda Team 1-2 finish
The Official Winter Tests came to a close today at the Losail circuit in Qatar after a sandstorm blew through the circuit hours before testing commenced. Once the winds had … Read More
Repsol Honda riders 1-2 in Day 1 at Qatar
The MotoGP riders returned to the track today in Qatar for the first day of the final winter test before the start of the 2011 Championship. Dani Pedrosa, and Casey … Read More
Bologna welcomes Ducati riders
A crowd of over 38,000 people came to Bologna's Piazza Maggiore on Friday night for a special "Ducati night" to wish Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden and the team luck for … Read More
Valentino Rossi could step down to Superbikes
Valentino Rossi MotoGP great Valentino Rossi would consider a move into Superbikes towards the end of his career having previously been linked with a future in Formula One and rallying. … Read More
Silverstone secures Red Bull MotoGP deal
The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, Red Bull Matadors, and twelve-times FIM Trial World Champion Dougie Lampkin will all be present at the 2011 AirAsia British Grand Prix, courtesy of … Read More