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• Nicky Hayden needs shoulder surgery
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:39:11 +0200
After struggling with his healing shoulder during the Sepang MotoGP test, Nicky Hayden travelled directly to California for a thorough examination at Doctor Arthur Ting's clinic...
• Casey Stoner - Q&A
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:56:47 +0200
“They also say you slow down when you get married, but in my first year of marriage I won the title and when I found out that we were having a baby I won it a second time” – Casey Stoner.
• Dani Pedrosa - Q&A
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:22:26 +0200
Dani Pedrosa gives his thoughts on the opening MotoGP test of the year, including the first impressions of the 1000cc Honda RC213V.
• Your hottest paddock babe for January revealed!
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:30:01 +0200
The weather outside may cold, but our countdown of January's top ten sexiest grid girls is sure to brighten your day and send temperatures soaring...
• Ducati turns the corner with new GP12
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:25:36 +0200
“The front-end feeling is by far the best of any Ducati I've ever ridden” – Nicky Hayden.
• Moto2: Marc Marquez delays 2012 debut
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:48:34 +0200
Moto2 title runner-up Marc Marquez delays his return to action.
• PIC: Dani Pedrosa slides the RC213V
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:33:19 +0200
Who says Dani Pedrosa doesn't slide?
• Estoril MotoGP still unconfirmed for 2012
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:00:01 +0200
“The Portuguese government will make the decision about whether they want to continue and we are giving them time” - Carmelo Ezpeleta.
• Casey Stoner storms first Sepang MotoGP test
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:19:25 +0200
“We knew we could do a fairly good lap time but we didn't expect that” - Casey Stoner.
• Rossi: Ducati front-end feeling 'not far' from Honda
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:41:35 +0200
“The turning of Yamaha is still better, because I think it is the best bike for that. Compared to the Hondas - it was a long time ago - but now I think we are not so far” – Valentino Rossi.
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• Hopkins: Loss of finger won't affect me
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:30:01 +0200
John Hopkins is setting his sights high for the 2012 World Superbike Championship season, despite the set-back of having his finger amputated.
• Sandi added to Effenbert Liberty roster in SSTK
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:55:18 +0200
Federico Sandi will ride the Ducati 1199 Panigale in the 2012 FIM Superstock 1000 Championship for Effenbert Liberty.
• FIRST LOOK: Laverty in Aprilia colours
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:30 +0200
Aprilia releases a teaser image of Eugene Laverty and Max Biaggi in their leathers for the 2012 World Superbike Championship.
• Melandri unhappy with one-bike rule
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:37:02 +0200
BMW Motorrad factory rider Marco Melandri is unhappy with the implementation of a one-bike rule for the 2012 World Superbike Championship
• Injured Mercado to miss opener, Staring to ride
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:11:20 +0200
Australian rider Bryan Staring will replace injured Leandro Mercado in Team Pedercini Kawasaki at Phillip Island
• Althea Racing take wraps off new Ducati
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:19:03 +0200
World Superbike champion Carlos Checa expects this season to be tougher than ever as he bids to retain the world crown
• BMW Italia launches new look team, bike
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:46:13 +0200
The BMW Italia team presents its 2012 World Superbike line-up of Ayrton Badovini and Michel Fabrizio, as well as officially unveiling its GoldBet-inspired livery.
• Canepa encouraged by Red Devils speed
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:28:15 +0200
Niccolo Canepa and Red Devils Roma Ducati continue their preparations for the 2012 World Superbike Championship with a test at Vallelunga.
• Haslam: Big steps by ‘stronger' BMW
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:22:45 +0200
“We definitely made big steps and are much further ahead compared to last year. It really is a stronger package and we still have five more days to test” – Leon Haslam.
• Melandri ‘encouraged' but more to do
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:05:05 +0200
New factory BMW World Superbike rider Marco Melandri was ‘encouraged' by the latest S1000RR developments during a two-day test at Valencia, but warned more needs to be done.
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• First BSB win for Jon Kirkham at Croft
Thu, 26 May 2011 16:02:15 +0300
With Tommy Hill hurt and unable to race at Oulton Park, Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne had moved ahead as the championship pace-setter for the 2011 British Superbike championship. But there had been race victories for Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki, and several men were potentially contenders for the crown. Which team and which rider would be able to take the advantage?
• Controversial MotoGP race at Le Mans 2011
Fri, 20 May 2011 13:22:16 +0300
Riders from Spain were leading the way in the 2011 FIM MotoGP World Championship, with Jorge Lorenzo for the Yamaha Factory just ahead of Dani Pedrosa for Repsol Honda. Australian rider Casey Stoner had also won a race on his Repsol machine, and was likely to continue setting the pace with his two European rivals. Round four was the French Grand Prix at Le Mans.
• First BSB win for John Hopkins at Oulton
Tue, 17 May 2011 14:46:06 +0300
Yamaha and Honda riders headed the field after the first British Superbike meeting of 2011, and there had also been Suzuki runners on the pace. Following straight after the Easter Bank Holiday weekend kick off at Brands Hatch, round two of the series would take place at Oulton Park over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. Would Shane Byrne or Tommy Hill be in front?
• Dani Pedrosa’s turn at Portuguese Grand Prix
Fri, 13 May 2011 14:15:37 +0300
Following the clash involving Valentino Rossi (Marlboro Ducati) and Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) in the Spanish Grand Prix, home race winner Jorge Lorenzo (Factory Yamaha) was leading the 2011 FIM MotoGP World Championship from compatriot Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda). Round three was to take place at one of Lorenzo’s favourite circuits, as Estoril hosted the Portuguese GP.
• Hill in front after 2011 BSB opener at Brands
Wed, 11 May 2011 00:05:47 +0300
The new season of British Superbike racing was to get underway at Brands Hatch on Easter Monday. Which of the 2010 contenders would set the standard, or would there be some different names coming to the fore? HM Plant Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari was the defending champion in 2011, but Suzuki and Ducati riders had challenged his title efforts, and would want to do so again.
• Jorge Lorenzo wins dramatic Spanish GP race
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:10:37 +0300
Casey Stoner was looking strong in the early stages of his new relationship with the Repsol Honda MotoGP team, but after taking the win in Qatar he would be moving on to a venue where his record was much less impressive - Jeréz de la Frontera, for the Spanish Grand Prix. Rivals Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi have all won at the track.
• Casey Stoner wins in Repsol Honda début race
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:42:23 +0200
Some of the leading players had switched allegiance prior to the 2011 FIM MotoGP World Championship season, but reigning title winner Jorge Lorenzo remained with Yamaha as he embarked on his first title defence. It was his rivals Valentino Rossi (Yamaha to Ducati) and Casey Stoner (Ducati to Honda) who had switched, but who would benefit most?
• Lorenzo ends title year with MotoGP home win
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:09:37 +0200
The 2010 FIM MotoGP World Championship title had been won by 23-year-old Jorge Lorenzo, the Fiat Yamaha man in his third season as a premier class GP racer. The final round of the series was being held in Valencia, giving the Spaniard the chance to sign off in front of his home fans. He would also be looking to set some new records.
• Another GP win in Portugal for Jorge Lorenzo
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:26:39 +0200
The 2010 FIM MotoGP World Championship title had been won, and now it was back to Europe for the first of two races to conclude the Grand Prix season. For new champion Jorge Lorenzo, the Estoril circuit in Portugal represented the scene of wins for him in both of the previous two years, but big rival Valentino Rossi had also had past success there.
• Casey Stoner dominates Australian MotoGP race
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:01:15 +0300
23-year-old Jorge Lorenzo had secured the 2010 FIM MotoGP World Championship with three races remaining, which meant that the works Fiat Yamaha team were victorious for the third straight year. Three other riders had won races, and there was still the matter of the next few championship positions to be decided. Round sixteen was in Australia.