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Rain in Jerez, MotoGP and SBK teams forced in the pits

9 April, 2020
On the final day of the MotoGP and SBK tests at Jerez de la Frontera, the rain unfortunately prevented teams and riders from continuing with the development of the bikes in view of the 2013 season. The riders of the…

Andrea Dovizioso stopped by technical problem

9 April, 2020
After two excellent podiums at Motegi and Sepang, Andrea Dovizioso who despite struggling during this weekend at Phillip Island was off the starting line from ninth to fifth on the first lap, but on the third lap went wide and…

Confirmed: Canepa ruled out of Sepang

9 April, 2020
Pramac Ducati’s Niccolò Canepa has now officially been ruled out of the upcoming Malaysian Gran Prix at Sepang,The young Italian rider suffered a massive crash during the first free practice at Phillip had to undergo a skin graft operation at…

MotoGP Sachsenring: Jorge Lorenzo Takes a Fiery Qualifying Session

9 April, 2020
Fire and flames characterized this afternoon’s MotoGP qualifying session at the Sachsenring circuit with Jorge Lorenzo snatching his fourth consecutive pole position of the season. The Spaniard grabbed the top spot despite his Yamaha M1 blowing up on the front…

'Aspar' Martinez confirms Motegi GP attendance

9 April, 2020
Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez has confirmed that he’s taking all three of his teams to Motegi in October. With Yamaha Tech3 having made their announcement at Brno, Aspar’s decision will be another blow to those riders who have been trying to…

Alvaro Bautista: "I knew I could fight for the podium"

9 April, 2020
At Misano, Gresini Honda’s home race, Alvaro Bautista took a very special third place, but today at Motegi the Spanish rider celebrated his renewed contract with another third place - his second podium in MotoGP racing and both so far…

Design Andrea Iannone's AGV helmet for the Indianapolis GP

9 April, 2020
Pramac’s Andrea Iannone will be debuting a special helmet design for the Indianapolis GP (August 16-18) and fans of the Italian MotoGP rider can partecipate in a design contest that AGV has prepared so you can design his helmetThe contest…

MotoGP test Valencia: Kawasaki and Alice Team reviews

9 April, 2020
The Ducati Marlboro MotoGP team went for testing at Valencia, as did the two newcomers to the Ducati Alice team, getting out for their first experiences. Mika Kallio was impressed by the power of the GP9 and set a good…

Nicky Hayden's Easy Rider replica helmet to be sold

9 April, 2020
Nicky Hayden debuted this special ‘Easy Rider’ design (it was the Kentucky Kid’s idea for the open face) on his Arai helmet for his 2012 two US GP rounds at Laguna Seca and Indianapolis (and saved his head from something…

MotoGP: Pramac Racing Goes "Green"

9 April, 2020
Pramac Racing and riders Mika Kallio and Aleix Espargaró unveiled today in Qatar their brand new 2010 livery at ahead of the final pre-season MotoGP test that starts tomorrow and the team has gone “green.”Besides adding The Green Energy Team…

Ducati test at Jerez still top secret

9 April, 2020
Ducati's testing of the GP12 at Jerez is still completely under wraps with very little leaking out, security is so tight that is resembles more a G8 summit than motorcycle test and there aren't even the usual 'spy' shots.We only…

Pol Espargaro on Yamaha's radar

9 April, 2020
The 2013 Moto2 season has yet to start and last season’s runner-up Pol Espargaro is highly tipped to dominate the season and the Spanish rider is already on Yamaha’s radar according Speedweek.de website. It does seem a little early to…

Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro on Day 1 at Valencia

9 April, 2020
Aspar riders Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro concluded the first day of testing at Valencia of their ART (Aprilia Racing Tecnology) bikes, based on the Aprilia RSV4, which now has a updated electronics package, a new fairing and carbon…

2013 MotoGP Austin post qualifying quotes

9 April, 2020
While the talk of yesterday’s MotoGP qualifying session was obviously Marc Marquez, many people failed to notice Power Electronics rider Aleix Espargaro who put his much slower CRT/ART bike into 9th just 0.009s behind Yamaha factory rider Valentino Rossi and…

Ducati's Gabriele Del Torchio: "Rossi lacked the C factor"

9 April, 2020
President of Ducati Motor Holding Gabriele Del Torchio was at the Bologna Motor Show today to present the 1199 Panigale and in the usual press conference the Italian manager touched several bases, including the fact that 2011 has been the…

Andrea Dovizioso: If we work well I can become a winner

9 April, 2020
Andrea Dovizioso is determined to turn around Ducati now that he is part of the Borgo Panigale team project. Italian website omnicorse.it had a chance to interview the Italian rider who was present at Ducati factory when they took delivery…

Toni Elias to be axed from LCR Honda?

8 April, 2020
Reigning Moto2 World Champion Toni Elias is having a nightmare year in MotoGP on board the RC212V, and the results this disastrous season has become so conflictual, that the Spaniard, not only wasn’t allowed to test on Monday at Mugello,…

PBM reveals MotoGP livery

8 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo and James Ellison were the first riders to head out on track at Jerez just a few minutes ago for the final pre-season MotoGP test and the PBM (Paul Bird Motorsport) team revealed their 2012 red, white and…