tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50667339872531972352024-03-13T20:22:22.164-07:00MoToGp NewsR.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-2760199910319904182010-01-20T01:52:00.001-08:002010-01-20T01:52:44.651-08:00Ducati Desmosedici GP10 unveiled Wednesday, 13 January 2010
The new prototype to be used by the Ducati Marlboro team for the 2010 MotoGP World Championship campaign was presented on Wednesday.Ducati Marlboro unveils the new Demosedici GP10
There was a packed schedule again on the third day of Wrooom 2010 at Madonna di Campiglio on Wednesday, with Claudio Domenicali coming under the spotlight in a morning press conference. R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-52426395101428803042010-01-20T01:47:00.000-08:002010-01-20T01:47:15.115-08:00Stoner and Hayden enjoy Wrooom 2010 opening Monday, 11 January 2010
Ducati Marlboro riders set for a week of events in the Italian Alp ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio.Stoner and Hayden kick off 2010 campaign in Madonna di Campiglio
The Wrooom Press Ski Meeting 2010 officially opened on Monday, in a week that traditionally combines spectacle, sport and meetings with the international press in Madonna di Campiglio’s magnificent R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-7471326981466606122010-01-20T01:42:00.001-08:002010-01-20T01:42:58.152-08:002010 MotoGP Rookies: Héctor Barberá Monday, 11 January 2010
motogp.com gives you the lowdown on the Rookies who will be racing in the premier class next season, starting with the 2009 250cc World Championship runner-up.
Héctor Barberá will make the graduation from the quarter-litre category to MotoGP in 2010, returning to the Aspar structure with which he made his World Championship debut in 2002.
Riding on Ducati machinery in R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-49151170209014738112010-01-20T01:38:00.001-08:002010-01-20T01:38:38.470-08:00Rossi v Lorenzo in Catalunya: A 2009 classic Friday, 08 January 2010
In the final episode of a series looking at the best battles between riders, the sixth round of the 2009 season – the Gran Premi Cinzano de Catalunya – is revisited.
Dubbed the ‘Battle of Catalunya’, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo’s fantastic fight for victory has been classified by many as the highlight of the 2009 season.
A contest between two team-mates, battling R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-79820994440196761102010-01-20T01:30:00.000-08:002010-01-20T01:30:19.990-08:00Rossi v Biaggi: Bitter rivals Thursday, 07 January 2010
One of the most memorable personal rivalries in the history of the premier class, motogp.com charts the intensity of the Italian duo’s volatile relationship.
Italian riders Valentino Rossi and Max Biaggi brought excitement and a deep dislike of one another to the MotoGP scene in the early 2000s, as they fought in every sense for the right to be crowned World Champion.R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-85098165184546577112010-01-20T01:17:00.000-08:002010-01-20T01:17:15.008-08:00Jacque v Nakano: A title battle to the very end Wednesday, 06 January 2010
The tussle for the 2000 250cc World Championship between the Chesterfield Yamaha Tech 3 team-mates was one which went down to the last lap of the last race, at Phillip Island.
Protagonists of one of the most exciting finishes ever to a World Championship, Frenchman Olivier Jacque and his Japanese team-mate Shinya Nakano took their fight for the quarter-litre title R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-15539931270251834352010-01-14T21:37:00.000-08:002010-01-14T21:37:31.500-08:00MotoGP 2009: Best of the Action
Friday, 01 January 2010
A compelling collection of the most unique moments from the MotoGP World Championship season.
High speeds, daring moves and courageous riders; all are here in this highlights video package from motogp.com which brings together the most breathtaking action clips of the 2009 season.
R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-65942575989919623392009-12-14T06:08:00.000-08:002009-12-14T06:08:00.200-08:00Rossi to experience Bologna Motor Show action
Monday, 07 December 2009
MotoGP World Champion in action at the 2009 Findomestic Memorial Bettega, held at the Bologna Motor Show this week.
A wealth of talent will be on show at the 2009 Findomestic Memorial Bettega, set to be held at the Motor Show in Bologna on 7-8 December. Alongside FIA WRC World Rally Champions Petter Solberg and Marcus Gronholm, FIA Junior WRC World Champion Sébastien R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-32501187737739308662009-12-14T05:48:00.001-08:002009-12-14T05:48:26.745-08:00Gadea to test Pons Kalex prototype in Valencia
Monday, 07 December 2009
Moto2 team to continue preparations for the 2010 season with the second outing of its prototype, at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit on Wednesday.
Pons Kalex’s research ahead of the inaugural Moto2 season will take its next step on Wednesday, with the team conducting the second test of its 600cc 4-stroke prototype in Valencia.
The scheduled Moto2 test at Valencia from R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-90734628945780370722009-12-14T05:46:00.001-08:002009-12-14T05:46:52.444-08:00Day of Champions heads to Silverstone for 2010 Monday, 07 December 2009
MotoGP’s official charity, Riders for Health, are pleased to announce that the Day of Champions 2010 will be held before the race at Silverstone next season.
Day of Champions is the perfect way for race fans to start their MotoGP weekend, and Riders for Health are thrilled to be welcomed to Silverstone on MotoGP’s return to this historic circuit.
With the 2010 race R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-42992541258270368662009-12-14T05:45:00.000-08:002009-12-14T05:45:01.858-08:002009 season review: Marco Melandri Monday, 07 December 2009
The Italian rider, who finished tenth in this season’s MotoGP World Championship, is first in the motogp.com riders’ season review series.
The lead-up to the 2009 season did not run as smoothly as Marco Melandri would have wished, with the Italian expecting to ride an official Kawasaki bike. The factory’s decision to withdraw from the MotoGP World Championship this R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-55286039737898444292009-12-14T05:42:00.001-08:002009-12-14T05:42:50.089-08:00Capcom present MotoGP 09/10 game at Valencia Friday, 04 December 2009
Pramac Racing riders Mika Kallio and Aleix Espargaró enjoyed the first experience of the exciting new MotoGP videogame at the final race weekend of the 2009 season.
Valencia provided the setting for Capcom to present the MotoGP 09/10 game as Mika Kallio and Aleix Espargaró tested their skills on the virtual version of their bikes.
Trying the game out for the first timeR.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-15336476658674187622009-12-03T22:17:00.001-08:002009-12-03T22:17:48.277-08:00Jarvis on Yamaha’s ‘fantastic season’
Thursday, 03 December 2009
Lin Jarvis talks motogp.com through Fiat Yamaha’s highly successful season, in which the factory set up won the rider, manufacturer and team titles.
Fiat Yamaha enjoyed a clean sweep in the MotoGP World Championship for the second year running in 2009, with Jorge Lorenzo even making it a one-two in the riders’ Championship by finishing second to Valentino Rossi, andR.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-15741350725670536422009-12-03T22:14:00.000-08:002009-12-03T22:14:09.053-08:00Lorenzo ends Yamaha tour in Indonesia
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
Spanish rider rounds off his South East Asia tour with a ceremony in Jakarta. Jorge Lorenzo was the guest of honour at an event to unveil the new Jupiter Z this week, as he appeared at a 5,700 capacity convention centre in Jakarta.
The 22 year-old, who started his South East Asia tour in Bangkok last week, took part in a spectacular show and was dressed in his Fiat R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-42802737095404331092009-12-03T22:12:00.000-08:002009-12-03T22:12:23.951-08:00Gresini gives his view
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
San Carlo Honda Gresini boss discusses last season and the new campaign.
Fausto Gresini has given an honest assessment of his team’s 2009 season, and is positive about the forthcoming campaign with an all-Italian rider line-up of rookie Marco Simoncelli and the experienced Marco Melandri.
Looking back over the season just finished, Gresini analysed the 7th and 8th R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-31887171834722493662009-12-03T22:10:00.000-08:002009-12-03T22:10:36.091-08:00Consistent Suzuki the aim for Denning next season
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
Rizla Suzuki’s season is analysed by team manager Paul Denning, who discusses his hopes for next year with an exciting rider line-up.
By Paul Denning’s own admission 2009 was an inconsistent year for Rizla Suzuki, and the team manager is determined to make next season more successful with a vastly improved display.
A quartet of fifth-placed finishes for Loris R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-7733750481496102592009-12-02T23:06:00.001-08:002009-12-02T23:06:55.893-08:00LCR Honda’s 2010 prospects with Cecchinello Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Team manager Lucio Cecchinello sets out LCR Honda’s targets for 2010, and talks about Randy de Puniet’s performance this year.
Randy de Puniet equalled his best-ever finish to a season in MotoGP this year with 11th position, and his LCR Honda team manager Lucio Cecchinello believes the Frenchman is well placed to better that in 2010.
A series of good finishes R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-1842646194869039462009-12-02T23:03:00.000-08:002009-12-02T23:03:46.852-08:00Calendar & CircuitsCalendar & Circuits2009 SeasonCOMMERCIALBANK GRAND PRIX OF QATAR
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<!-- end #circuit_Jerez -->GRAND R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-51377832475314504652009-12-02T23:00:00.000-08:002009-12-02T23:00:42.150-08:00Final day another good one for Marlboro Ducati Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The final day of the Valencia test saw Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden first and third fastest respectively on the timesheet.
Ducati Marlboro completed their test at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit on Wednesday with Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden having made good progress on their Desmosedici prototypes.
Both were pleased with the changes made to their machines by Filippo R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-78541090230849477882009-12-02T22:58:00.000-08:002009-12-02T22:58:08.130-08:00MotoGP LegendsMotoGP LegendsGiacomo Agostini
Mick Doohan
Geoff Duke
Wayne Gardner
Mike Hailwood
Daijiro Kato
Eddie Lawson
Anton Mang
Angel Nieto
Wayne Rainey
Phil Read
Jim Redman
Kenny Roberts
Jarno Saarinen
Kevin Schwantz
Barry Sheene
Freddie Spencer
John Surtees
Carlo Ubbiali
R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-44092524026997795022009-12-02T22:54:00.000-08:002009-12-02T22:54:33.457-08:00MotoGP RidersMotoGP RidersDani Pedrosa 3Repsol Honda Team
Andrea Dovizioso 4Repsol Honda Team
Colin Edwards 5Monster Yamaha Tech 3
Chris Vermeulen 7Rizla Suzuki MotoGP
Ben Spies 11Sterilgarda Yamaha Team
Randy De Puniet 14LCR Honda MotoGP
Alex De Angelis 15San Carlo Honda Gresini
Toni Elias 24San Carlo Honda Gresini
Casey Stoner 27Ducati Marlboro Team
Marco Melandri 33Hayate Racing Team
Mika Kallio 36Pramac R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-53809938420749302472009-12-02T22:52:00.000-08:002009-12-02T22:52:18.331-08:00MotoGP BasicsHistoryBoasting 60 years of history, MotoGP is the oldest of all motorsports World Championships - its first annual competition having been held in 1949.
From the early 1900s motorcycle Grands Prix were held in various countries and in 1938 the predecessor to the current FIM, the FICM (Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes), announced a European Championship. However, the start of theR.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-24426819131478855842009-12-02T22:48:00.001-08:002009-12-02T22:48:50.687-08:00MotoGP BasicsAt the circuitEvery circuit on the MotoGP calendar has its own unique atmosphere, features, history and layout - from the flat, floodlit, desert terrain of Losail International in Qatar to the majestic, winding beauty of Mugello in the Tuscan hills of northern Italy. To find out more about each MotoGP venue visit our Calendar/Circuits section.
In order to host a Grand Prix each circuit has to R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-50912824851782563872009-12-02T22:46:00.001-08:002009-12-02T22:46:58.932-08:00MotoGP BasicsOverviewMotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling championship, with a season of 18 Grands Prix in 14 countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM - plus an elite crop of riders from every corner of the globe.
The motorcycles used for MotoGP are purpose-built racing prototypes which are unavailable for R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066733987253197235.post-41280188619538158762009-11-30T21:24:00.001-08:002009-11-30T21:24:19.590-08:00
Valentino Rossi finishes second in the Rally de Monza Monday, 30 November 2009
The MotoGP World Champion proved very competitive, winning four of the nine time trials. Valentino Rossi finished second in the Rally de Monza, which he competed in this weekend. Driving a Ford Focus WRC, the Italian rider was very fast throughout the race, taking four out of nine stage wins, but two errors on R.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672827677029201010noreply@blogger.com0