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• Gibernau: 'Various MotoGP possibilities'.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:43:55 +0300
Sete Gibernau's intentions still unclear.
• JiR: Sachsenring is Dovi's opportunity.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:36:15 +0300
JiR Team Scot hopes twisty Sachsenring circuit will reduce factory advantage.
• Hopkins out for six to eight weeks.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:40:25 +0300
Kawasaki confirms that injured John Hopkins will miss at least the next two races - announcement regarding replacement to be made before this weekend's German Grand Prix.
• Capirossi set for Sachsenring return.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:08 +0300
Loris Capirossi returns to MotoGP action this weekend in Germany.
• Lorenzo gathers strength.
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:13:42 +0300
MotoGP rookie Jorge Lorenzo hopes increased physical fitness will help accelerate his return to form.
• Stoner zeroes in on Sachsenring.
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:36:22 +0300
Can MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner continue faultless form for third grand prix in succession?
• Rossi: I've made my mistake.
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:18:59 +0300
Having only fallen once during a race last season (pictured) Valentino Rossi hopes his 'bad moment' of 2008 is now out of the way after an error at Assen.
• de Angelis: I've been a bit hot-headed.
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:48:59 +0300
MotoGP rookie Alex de Angelis admits he might have been 'a bit hot-headed' in recent races.
• Pedrosa 'working hard' to stay ahead.
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:34:45 +0300
MotoGP World Championship leader Dani Pedrosa expecting a far harder challenge than one year ago at Sachsenring.
• Hayden 'sure' electronics will be fixed.
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:57:22 +0300
Nicky Hayden is sure that the 'electronic problems' which cost him a podium at Assen will be fixed for this weekend's German Grand Prix.
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• Bayliss leads as Canepa stars.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:37:22 +0300
Troy Bayliss comfortably fastest in testing at Vallelunga, but it's debutant Niccol Canepa that catches the eye.
• Vallelunga testing times - 8th July PM.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:10:17 +0300
Troy Bayliss remains fastest, although newcomer Niccol Canepa stars around Vallelunga.
• Vallelunga testing times - 8th July AM.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:42:18 +0300
Troy Bayliss fastest in testing at Vallelunga.
• Zaiser to return with Grillini.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:47:17 +0300
Christian Zaiser returns to the World Superbike grid after concluding a deal to race for the Grillini PBR team.
• BMW confirms: We are talking to Corser.
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:30:15 +0300
BMW confirms possibly the worst kept secret in World Superbikes, but maintain that Troy Corser is not their sole option for 2009.
• Canepa leads Vallelunga test roster.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:41:47 +0300
Highly-rated Niccol Canepa to try out Ducati 1098 for first time at next week's Vallelunga test.
• Kagayama rides through the pain.
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11:25 +0300
Yukio Kagayama rues the hand injury that prevented him from challenging for a podium at Misano.
• Xaus: Corser and I would make great pair.
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:37:21 +0300
Ruben Xaus reveals he would like to see Troy Corser join him at BMW.
• Lavilla urged to 'stick neck out'.
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:38:35 +0300
Gregorio Lavilla urged to push harder in qualifying by team boss Paul Bird.
• Haga title hopes shaken at Misano.
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:46:18 +0300
Noriyuki Haga loses ground to Troy Bayliss after difficult Misano weekend.
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• Painful End for Johnson at Skerries
Broughton's Gary Johnson had a mixed day at the Skerries 100 road races last Saturday and although he was able to claim an excellent rostrum finish in the Supersport 600cc race,
• Parkalgar Honda Leads From the Front
Craig Jones aboard his Parkalgar Honda set the pace during day one of the two day World Supersport test at Vallelunga in Italy.
• Ducati Xerox Team Complete an Extremely Positive First Day of Testing at Vall...
Just a week after the last round at Misano, most of the World Superbike teams arrived at Vallelunga circuit yesterday ready to participate in an official two-day test session,
• Airwaves Unveil New Look 'Airwaves Pro' Line Up
Airwaves® has today (8th July) unveiled its new ?Airwaves Pro? line up, which features Airwaves Ducati stars Shane ?Shakey? Byrne and Leon Camier, FIA World Rally Championship driver, Matthew Wilson and A1 Team GBR Team Principal, Katie Clements.
• MotoGP - Sachsenring - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
• Thornton Secures Championship Lead
Ritchie Thornton, the 25 year old from Leatherhead, has taken the lead in the ACU Suzuki GSX-R600 Trophy by finishing in third place during Sunday?s fifth round of the Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent.
• Amor Takes Podium Finish on Skerries Debut
Keith Amor added more silverware to his already impressive 2008 collection when he scored a fine second place at Saturday?s Skerries 100 races.
• Hopkins Sidelined For Sachsenring And Laguna
Kawasaki's John Hopkins will sit out the German and US Grand Prix races, after further medical checks revealed the injuries he sustained in a high-speed qualifying crash at Assen would require corrective surgery before he can return to action.
• Ben Wilson, Boston Bike Night and Fund Raiser
Ben Wilson attended the well-supported Boston Bike Night on Thursday where he had his Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup bike and also his own Yamaha R1 National Superstock bike on display.
• BMW's HP2 racer at Goodwood
BMW Motorrad Motorsport return to the racetrack this coming weekend, from 11-13 July, but not to race.
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• Convincing MotoGP win at Assen for Stoner
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:58:20 +0300
Round eight of the 2008 MotoGP World Championship had seen reigning champion Casey Stoner back to his convincing best on the Ducati, but with Valentino Rossi on the Yamaha and Dani Pedrosa on the Honda scoring points to keep them comfortably ahead of the Australian overall. Would he close up or drop further behind in the Dutch TT at Assen, round nine?
• Back at the front for Casey Stoner in MotoGP
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:47:02 +0300
Recent races in the 2008 MotoGP World Championship were suggesting a title battle between Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi and Repsol Honda man Dani Pedrosa. These were the two most consistent contenders, but there had also been handy promise shown by rookie Jorge Lorenzo and reigning title holder Casey Stoner. The British Grand Prix was round eight.
• Airwaves dominate Snetterton BSB as Camier wins
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:50:59 +0300
Having been beaten only twice in British Superbike races so far this year, Airwaves Ducati rider Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne was in command of the title race for 2008. Round five brought the teams and riders to Snetterton, where perhaps it would be the turn of Honda to set the pace, especially as the weight limit changes were finally set.
• World Supersport: Craig Jones at Nürburgring
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:33:18 +0300
Craig Jones opted out of racing at the British Supersport round held at Donington Park a few weeks ago, in anticipation of his damaged hand healing in readiness for his assault on the World Supersport races to be held at the Nürburgring in Germany over last weekend.
• Ian Mackman at the 2008 Isle of Man TT road races
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:33:41 +0300
2008 marked my second competitive year at the Isle of Man TT races. After such a successful début last year I was looking forward to getting stuck in. Having been forced to scale down my racing calendar for financial reasons the TT is my main focus of the season.
• Dani Pedrosa’s start to finish Catalan GP win
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:31:12 +0300
Valentino Rossi had won three in a row in the 2008 MotoGP World Championship, moving to the head of the standings with his works Fiat Yamaha. His round six win had been at home in the Italian GP at Mugello, but now it was back to Spain for round seven, giving home advantage to his two main rivals. Would Dani Pedrosa or Jorge Lorenzo do the job in the Catalunya Grand Prix?
• Bruce Anstey back on top at the Isle of Man TT
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:16:02 +0300
Just two days after being stripped of the win in the first Relentless Supersport Junior TT race, Bruce Anstey put the disappointment behind him to roar to victory in Wednesday’s second Junior TT. The New Zealander enjoyed a nip and tuck battle with AIM Yamaha’s Ian Hutchinson on lap one, but pushed home his advantage over the next three laps to storm to victory by more than 34 seconds over Hutchy.
• 2008 Isle of Man TT gallery - Supersport race two
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:12:35 +0300
Photo gallery for the 2008 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy - Supersport race two.
• Steve Plater is awarded his début TT win
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:21:23 +0300
Less than three hours after finishing what he thought was in an excellent second place, Lincolnshire’s Steve Plater was awarded the win in the first Relentless Supersport race after original race winner Bruce Anstey was sensationally disqualified from the race results.
• 2008 Isle of Man TT gallery - Supersport race
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:17:43 +0300
Photo gallery for the 2008 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy - Supersport race.