Fiat to sponsor Yamaha team
During a presentation in Italy today, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd announced that it has reached a two-year agreement with Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. to become title sponsor of the Yamaha Factory … Read More
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Kawasaki team confident going into Qatar
After a long and intense period of pre-season testing in which Kawasaki riders, Randy de Puniet and Olivier Jacque, covered more than 7000 km aboard their Ninja ZX-RR machines, the … Read More
Checa asks Honda for more power
Carlos Checa concluded the final pre-season test at Jerez on Sunday by asking Honda for more HP. "We must find a solution for the engine because I need more power … Read More
MotoGP to force Indy redesign?
In order to secure a second US round of the MotoGP World Championship, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is reported to be ready to modify its existing road course layout. It … Read More
Rossi fastest at Jerez, wins BMW
Valentino Rossi was fastest in today's 40-minute qualifying simulation in official practice at Jerez pipping the Repsol Honda's of Dani Pedrosa, both of whom were well clear of the field … Read More
Melandri and Rossi on top at Jerez Saturday
The official MotoGP test at Jerez continued today with Marco Melandri and Valentino Rossi setting the pace as they work towards the opening race of the 2007 season. Riding the … Read More
Jerez day 1 test times
The MotoGP teams began the final pre-season test at Jerez today ahead of the eagerly awaited 2007 MotoGP Championship which begins with the Grand Prix of Qatar in two weekend’s … Read More
Indy to modify layout for 2008 US GP – report
(GMM) The future of the US grand prix beyond June is unconfirmed, but should the race go ahead in 2008 it is reported that the F1 layout at Indianapolis could … Read More
Hopkins falls, breaks hand
UPDATE An update provided by Hopkins on his MySpace page lists his injuries as two broken toes, sprains to both ankles, a chipped bone in the left wrist and a … Read More
American team could withdraw from MotoGP
Speaking in an interview with Superbikeplanet.com, Kenny Roberts Sr. has warned that at present the finance necessary to run a full MotoGP season is missing – and that a decision … Read More
Pedrosa puts Honda on top in Qatar
The Repsol Honda Team wrapped up the penultimate pre-season test in Qatar today with Dani Pedrosa topping the timesheets after a blistering lap on Michelin qualifying tires. The 21-year-old Spaniard … Read More
Qatar MotoGP Test – Day 2
The Yamaha team of Edwards and Rossi remained 1-2 in testing at Qatar Wednesday Unofficial lap times: 1. C. Edwards 1m 56.296s 2. V. Rossi 1m 56.537s 3. D. Pedrosa … Read More
Day 1: Yamaha team 1-2 in Qatar
With perfect weather conditions (21 degrees and without wind) the Yamaha Team made a good start in Qatar today, running 1-2, as the official three-day MotoGP test got under way. … Read More
$50m Fiat deal to re-fire Rossi rumors
Valentino Rossi will be sponsored by Ferrari's parent company in MotoGP this year, but the Italian denies that it means he might still switch to F1. The publication Motorcycle News … Read More
Edwards smashes pole time in Sepang
Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi proved they are more than ready for the season long challenge ahead with their new 800cc Yamahas. The pair clocked some outstanding times on the … Read More
Sepang Tuesday – Rossi moves to the front
MotoGP times from the second day of testing at Sepang and attended by Yamaha, Kawasaki, Tech 3 and Ilmor. 1. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Racing Team 2min 02.099secs 2. Colin … Read More
Edwards opens Sepang test on top
Four teams and seven riders were on track today in Malaysia, for MotoGP’s second visit to Sepang of 2007. The teams absent from last week’s Australian excursion all continued their … Read More
Yamaha extends Rossi’s contract
Yamaha Motor Co. has extended its contract with seven-time motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi through 2008, the company announced Thursday. Rossi, who turns 28 this month, will ride as part … Read More
Phillip Island MotoGP Test – Day 3
The Repsol Honda pairing of Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa finished on top of the timesheets at the Phillip Island circuit today, setting the fastest lap times of the three-day … Read More
Honda: Phillip Island MotoGP Test – Day 2
Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa were back on track today as the second MotoGP test of 2007 resumed at Phillip Island. The fine weather allowed the Repsol Honda pair to … Read More