CRT testing calendar
There won’t be many CRTs testing at Sepang at the end of the month. The philosophy behind these production based bikes is to make MotoGP racing cheaper and even if Dorna is helping subsidize the nine Claiming Rule Teams not…
Yamaha loses Petronas as sponsor
After losing title sponsor Fiat last year, Yamaha Racing Team had relied on Yamaha Indonesian and Malaysian petroleum giant Petronas to partially fund their racing effort, now Yamaha and Petronas have jointly announced that this sponsorship will be ending this…
Sachsenring back on MotoGP calendar
German MotoGP fans can breathe a sigh of relief because it seems that their beloved Sachsenring circuit will be back on the MotoGP calendar in 2012.The popular venue has been hosting GP racing since 1998, was having problems coming up…
2012 MotoGP rules: more testing, safety add ons and weight changes
The FIM and the Grand Prix Commission have modified and added a few more rules for the upcoming 2012 season.The most important item on the agenda which we already knew, but has now been officially confirmed, is that testing rules…
Marco Simoncelli talks about RC213V test at Motegi
After having extended his contract with HRC and Gresini and taking an fourth place at the Motegi GP, Marco Simoncelli got his first taste of the RC213V at Motegi yesterday and the Italian seemed enthusiastic about Honda’s new prototype, however…
Suzuki confirms withdrawl from MotoGP
After months of speculation regarding Suzuki’s future plans in MotoGP, the Hamamtsu manufacturer has now officially announced that they are withdrawing from the MotoGP championship.In a very brief statement issued today, Suzuki decision to pullout is largely based on the…
12 MotoGP riders vs 10 CRT riders
According to Italian weekly MotoSprint Loris Capirossi’s new advisory job with Dorna will not only be regarding safety, rules and regulations but he’ll also liaison with the new CRT teams.This is the provisional CRT list with Team Laglisse having yet…
Danilo Petrucci in MotoGP with Ioda Racing CRT team
Moto2 Ioda Racing team will be in MotoGP next season with a CRT and that is a piece of news in itself considering that the team wasn’t even listed in the original CRT entry list that was released in the…
Jorge Lorenzo in favour of CRT's
Casey Stoner doesn’t like the idea of CRT’s - Livio Suppo wants CRT riders to have a super racing license because he believes they’ll be a danger on track with their slower bikes - while former World Champion Jorge Lorenzo…
Michele Pirro confirmed as Gresini Racing's CRT rider
It’s hard to forget Michele Pirro’s first ever and emotional victory during the final 2011 Moto2 race at Valencia that made Fausto Gresini break down in tears and Pirro dedicate the win to the late Marco Simoncelli, now the Italian…
Stefan Bradl signs a two year deal with LCR Honda
It was just a matter of waiting a few days after the Valencia test and the final contract details to be ironed out, but as expected Moto2 World Champion Stefan Bradl will be riding for LCR Honda, and for two…
Aspar will not field a Ducati in 2012 and turns to a CRT
From thinking of fielding two Ducati in 2012, to fielding none. This is the decision that Spanish manager Aspar Martinez has come to after leasing negotiations with Ducati fell through.According to British website MCN will no longer be running a…
Alex Hofmann to test Aspar's CRT at Valencia
According to Speedweek Alex Hofmann will be testing an Aprilia based CRT machine at Valencia this Wednesday to Friday.Hofmann is Aprilia’s test rider and also a MotoGP commentator, will be testing the RSV4 in its CRT form for Aspar Martinez’…
San Carlo Gresini to field FTR/Honda CRT in 2012
Instead of running two very expensive Honda RC213Vs in next season’s MotoGP championship, Fausto Gresini has decided to split his garage and also run a CRT machine thus confirming the recent rumors.The Italian manager has opted for a chassis made…
Stefan Bradl picks new racing number
After the FIM and Dorna decided to retire Loris Capirossi’s #65 to honour his long and fruitful career, reigning Moto2 World Champion Stefan Bradl who took the title with the same number (actually it was his sponsor’s 6,5%) had to…