Pedrosa storms to pole in Sepang
Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda RC212V rider Dani Pedrosa stormed to a brilliant pole position at Sepang this afternoon, triumphing at the end of a complex session which started out on … Read More
Category: Motorcycle Racing
Sepang: Edwards tops wet Friday practice
Colin Edwards made a stunning return to form in typically scorching hot Sepang conditions today, the Tech 3 Yamaha rider ending the opening free practice sessions for the penultimate race … Read More
Stoner to have surgery in Italy
Casey Stoner said he will have surgery on his broken left wrist after the season ends. The operation will be carried out in Italy after the final race in Valencia, … Read More
Dorna and IMG partner on MotoGP
Dorna Sports appointed IMG Sports Media to work as the exclusive global agents for broadcast rights sales for the MotoGP World Championship in key markets across the globe for the … Read More
More on Stoner’s 2nd-straight win in Australia
Casey Stoner produced a true World Champion’s performance to destroy the MotoGP field on his Ducati and win the 2008 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island for the second … Read More
Stoner goes flag-to-flag in Australia
Casey Stoner storms to a home track win on Phillip Island In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand … Read More
Bridgestone confirmed to be MotoGP supplier
Just as it did in F1, Michelin refused to bid to become the single MotoGP tire supplier in 2009, but the FIM has confirmed that rival Bridgestone has submitted a … Read More
Stoner wins home track pole
It’s been a stunning afternoon at Phillip Island – in every sense of the word. In glorious sunshine, four riders eclipsed the fastest lap time ever seen at the Island … Read More
Hayden tops rain-lashed Australia practice
Repsol Honda RC212V rider Nicky Hayden dominated this afternoon’s soaking-wet second practice session at Phillip Island, lapping the high-speed seaside track three quarters of a second faster than his closest … Read More
French MotoGP rights awarded
The AB Groupe and Eurosport France have agreed a three-year deal with commercial rights holders, Dorna Sports, for the television rights for MotoGP across France, until 2011. Under the deal, … Read More
Spies to Yamaha World Superbike
Ben Spies is going to World Superbike. The three-time AMA Superbike Champion signed a one-year commitment with Yamaha Motor Italia to team with young Brit Tom Sykes, during a trip … Read More
One Tire Rule for MotoGP
Spec tires are coming to MotoGP. The FIM announced the change to the regulations on the morning of Sunday’s Japanese GP at Motegi. The decision was made by the Grand … Read More
Mladin wins AMA Superbike race in Laguna Seca
Matt Mladin dominated Bob Heathcote/AR1.com Mat Mladin concluded the current era of AMA Superbike competition with a convincing victory at Laguna Seca on Sunday afternoon. While far from a nail-biting … Read More
Rossi defeats Stoner again, clinches 6th title
Rossi motors to 2-second win over Stoner With his eighth victory of the 2008 season, Valentino Rossi sealed his sixth MotoGP World Championship title at the A-Style Grand Prix of … Read More
Rossi to contest WRC rally event
MotoGP World Champion elect Valentino Rossi will be back in a race car at the end of the season, when he contests the WRC Rally GB in December. The Fiat … Read More
Motegi: Lorenzo takes pole from Stoner
Jorge Lorenzo Set to run a tribute livery to Lupin III, `the Gentleman Thief´ on Sunday, Jorge Lorenzo stole the show at Motegi with a new pole position record. When … Read More
Daytona 200 to be run under the lights
Two significant changes will highlight the 2009 Daytona 200 Week By Honda schedule. The 68th Daytona 200 By Honda, the prestigious season-opening event to the AMA Pro Racing season and … Read More
Honda announces Hayden’s replacement
Former 125 World Champion Andrea Dovizioso is to join the Repsol Honda Team for the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian talent will join Spaniard Dani Pedrosa in Honda’s official … Read More
Motegi: Stoner tops Pedrosa in Friday practice
Casey Stoner at Motegi He may be facing an uphill struggle in his quest to keep his World Championship hopes alive, but more could not have been asked of Casey … Read More
Is Road Atlanta now safe enough for IndyCars?
Road Atlanta has undertaken a major improvement project that will create an Auxiliary Turn 12 primarily for motorcycle competitors offering a safer and slower transition to the start-finish line straightaway … Read More
Why Indy threw F1 out
MotoGP’s open approach to disclosing attendance figures finally gives us a clear view on the revenue generation of an Indianapolis Motor Speedway event. IMS President Tony George and his legion … Read More
Honda confirms Hayden’s departure
Nicky Hayden on his Honda in 2008 as he speeds to victory in the USGP at Laguna Seca Nicky Hayden will ride his final race for the Repsol Honda Team … Read More
MotoGP fan drinks himself to death
Speedway police say a MotoGP fan died from apparent alcohol overdose. William Cully Thomas, 47, Mitchell, Ind., died in a lawn chair in a Indianapolis Motor Speedway parking lot No. … Read More
Rossi wins rain shortened MotoGP at Indy
Valentino Rossi speed to victory Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the MotoGP World Championship with victory at the first ever Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, cut short with just … Read More