MotoGP China: Rossi on top on Friday
Valentino Rossi’s morning lap of 1´59.906 was enough to take the early advantage in the MotoGP combined free practice standings, with not even the Italian himself able to beat his … Read More
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Lorenzo injured in first practice in China
Lorenzo goes flying over his bike in a rather nasty spill in Shanghai Friday MotoGP He starred in Qatar, reigned in Spain and thrilled in Estoril, but Jorge Lorenzo’s visit … Read More
Hayden to ride around IMS oval on Indy 500 race day
2006 World Champion Nicky Hayden will ride on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval shortly before the start of the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25, demonstrating to a huge … Read More
Lorenzo recovering well after successful operation
Lorenzo just won his first MotoGP race last weekend Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo is recovering well after undergoing a successful operation on his right arm. The 20-year-old has … Read More
Pedrosa tops Monday testing
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa put in another day’s good work at sunny Estoril today, testing Michelin tires, fine-tuning machine setup and evaluating new chassis parts. The main focus of … Read More
Lorenzo gets first MotoGP win
Jorge Lorenzo In the realization of a lifelong dream, Jorge Lorenzo took his maiden MotoGP victory in a thrilling bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal. The Spaniard had an incredible race … Read More
Tech 3 team extend relationship with Yamaha and Toseland
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd and Yamaha Motor Racing Srl are delighted to announce that they have signed a two-year extension to their contract with the Tech 3 Team in MotoGP. … Read More
Pedrosa on provisional pole in Estoril
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa was in impressive form at windswept Estoril today, heading a closely bunched leading group on the first day of practice, team-mate Nicky Hayden just 0.181 … Read More
Hayden lights up Indy MotoGP track
UPDATE Hayden on the old Indian Photos courtesy IMS 04/07/08 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden today began the build-up to the first-ever Indianapolis MotoGP event by riding a vintage … Read More
Schumacher gets surprise Ducati test opportunity
Michael Schumacher on the Ducati A private Ducati test session at the Mugello circuit in Italy saw seven time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher get a surprise opportunity to test … Read More
Pedrosa wins big in Spain
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa scored a dominant victory in front of 131,000 sun-drenched fans at Jerez today, his team-mate Nicky Hayden running in the leading pack for much of … Read More
Lorenzo smashes Jerez lap record
Home hero Jorge Lorenzo continued his impressive rookie assault on the MotoGP class with an outstanding pole position in Jerez today, smashing the existing pole record by almost a second … Read More
Perfect start for Lorenzo while Rossi follows in second
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo began his first ever MotoGP race on home soil in perfect fashion today, finishing the first day of practice in Jerez in first position … Read More
Sepang may follow Qatar’s lead in running night race
UPDATE The Malaysian Grand Prix will most likely be raced at night next season Bernie Ecclestone told reporters at Sepang on Sunday. The Formula 1 boss has said the organizers … Read More
Stoner dominates Qatar night race
Valentino Rossi tries in vain to catch Casey Stoner's Ducati 2007 MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner began his title defense in style with victory in the Commercialbank Grand Prix of … Read More
Lorenzo sets new record to win pole in Qatar
Fiat Yamaha Team new recruit Jorge Lorenzo, at 20 the youngest rider on the grid, took an incredible pole position on his MotoGP debut in Qatar tonight. The Spanish rookie … Read More
Stoner tops opening practice in Qatar
Qatar GP practice continues tomorrow night, with racing on Sunday night, all illuminated by Losail’s awesome 5.4 million watt lighting rig. Free Practice Nr 2 1. Casey STONER (Ducati Marlboro … Read More
Sand an issue at Qatar Losail circuit
The 2008 MotoGP World Championship will make history at Losail on March 9, with the first-ever night-time Grand Prix race. Losail hosts its fifth MotoGP race this year, but the … Read More
Qatar testing Night 2: Lorenzo on top
Fiat Yamaha Team rookie Jorge Lorenzo proved he is more than ready for his MotoGP debut with an impressive display at the final pre-season test in Qatar tonight. The 20-year-old … Read More
Stoner leads first night practice times in Qatar
The MotoGP riders commenced their final preseason test session at Losail this evening, experiencing for the first time the 5.380 km Qatari track’s awesome new lighting system that will illuminate … Read More
History-making Qatar test gets underway tonight
MotoGP history will be made this Thursday in Qatar, as the Losail International Circuit plays host to the World Championship’s first ever full night test. Two days of premier class … Read More
Wild rumor – Schu to race MotoGP at Mugello
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Michael Schumacher has slammed rumors that he could be set to make a sensational return to competitive racing on the saddle … Read More
Hayden fastest on third day in Jerez
Repsol Honda rider Nicky Hayden rode the fastest lap during three busy days of testing at Jerez, the American this afternoon riding a lightning-quick lap on qualifiers, more than half … Read More
Stoner fastest in qualifying practice
Casey Stoner on his Ducati Australian rider Casey Stoner, the reigning MotoGP champion, dominated the series' first competitive event Sunday, winning the BMW M Award qualifying shootout by more than … Read More