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Ducati Desmosedici GP10 unveiled

2010-01-20T01:52:00.001-08:00

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.

Stoner and Hayden enjoy Wrooom 2010 opening

2010-01-20T01:47:00.000-08:00

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

2010 MotoGP Rookies: Héctor Barberá

2010-01-20T01:42:00.001-08:00

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

Rossi v Lorenzo in Catalunya: A 2009 classic

2010-01-20T01:38:00.001-08:00

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

Rossi v Biaggi: Bitter rivals

2010-01-20T01:30:00.000-08:00

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.

Jacque v Nakano: A title battle to the very end

2010-01-20T01:17:00.000-08:00

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

MotoGP 2009: Best of the Action

2010-01-14T21:37:00.000-08:00

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.

Rossi to experience Bologna Motor Show action

2009-12-14T06:08:00.000-08:00

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

Gadea to test Pons Kalex prototype in Valencia

2009-12-14T05:48:00.001-08:00

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

Day of Champions heads to Silverstone for 2010

2009-12-14T05:46:00.001-08:00

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

2009 season review: Marco Melandri

2009-12-14T05:45:00.000-08:00

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

Capcom present MotoGP 09/10 game at Valencia

2009-12-14T05:42:00.001-08:00

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 time

Jarvis on Yamaha’s ‘fantastic season’

2009-12-03T22:17:00.001-08:00

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, and

Lorenzo ends Yamaha tour in Indonesia

2009-12-03T22:14:00.000-08:00

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

Gresini gives his view

2009-12-03T22:12:00.000-08:00

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

Consistent Suzuki the aim for Denning next season

2009-12-03T22:10:00.000-08:00

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

LCR Honda’s 2010 prospects with Cecchinello

2009-12-02T23:06:00.001-08:00

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

Calendar & Circuits

2009-12-02T23:03:00.000-08:00

Final day another good one for Marlboro Ducati

2009-12-02T23:00:00.000-08:00

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

MotoGP Legends

2009-12-02T22:58:00.000-08:00

MotoGP 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

MotoGP Riders

2009-12-02T22:54:00.000-08:00

MotoGP 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

MotoGP Basics

2009-12-02T22:52:00.000-08:00

HistoryBoasting 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 the

MotoGP Basics

2009-12-02T22:48:00.001-08:00

At 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

MotoGP Basics

2009-12-02T22:46:00.001-08:00

OverviewMotoGP 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

2009-11-30T21:24:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-30T21:18:00.000-08:00

Barberá concludes the Jerez test Saturday, 28 November 2009 The Valencian had been riding the Ducati Desmosedici for two days. Now he will stop until February when he will reappear in the Sepang test. On Friday Héctor Barberá completed his second day of testing the handlebars of the Aspar Team’s Ducati Desmosedici at the Jerez circuit. The new Aspar rider carried out two runs of ten laps each

2009-11-30T21:14:00.000-08:00

Bridgestone survey 2009 MotoGP season Thursday, 26 November 2009 Hiroshi Yasukawa, Director of Bridgestone Motorsport, assesses the company’s first season as sole tyre provider to the premier class. This year’s MotoGP season saw Bridgestone tasked with being the official tyre supplier to the World Championship, and it was a successful one for the manufacturer. Increasing their supply from

2009-11-30T21:08:00.000-08:00

Valentino Rossi’s first World title Friday, 20 November 2009 motogp.com begins a series which looks back over Valentino Rossi’s nine World titles, starting at the very beginning…The start of something special: Rossi's first world title Valentino Rossi was already assured of his legendary status before this year’s MotoGP title was secured at Sepang, but the confirmation of his ninth World

Melandri settling back in at Gresini

2009-11-16T22:08:00.000-08:00

Friday, 13 November 2009Marco Melandri’s reacquaintance with the RC212V got off to a good start at the Valencia test this week, with Marco Simoncelli also making progress. After a two-year absence, Marco Melandri was again aboard the RC212V for San Carlo Honda Gresini at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit earlier this week.Starting his preparations for the 2010 season with the test at Valencia,

Positive evaluations from Pedrosa and Dovizioso

2009-11-16T21:59:00.000-08:00

Thursday, 12 November 2009 Repsol Honda team riders Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso concluded their post-season test at Valencia with some good feedback on their factory machines. Testing the 2010 version of their Honda RC212V bikes alongside their old prototypes at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit this week, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso were pleased with the results gathered as they look

Final straight of the CEV Buckler sees three titles at stake at Jerez

2009-11-12T22:06:00.000-08:00

Thursday, 12 November 2009 The Jerez circuit hosts the sixth and penultimate round of the CEV Buckler 2009 this weekend with three titles at stake, as 136 riders from 16 countries participate, including seven from the forthcoming Moto2 category. Traditionally, the two final rounds of the CEV Buckler bring together a number of riders from around the world, after the conclusion of their respective

Bautista off to Estoril for further Suzuki test

2009-11-12T21:29:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 Álvaro Bautista will travel to Estoril next week for another three-day test ride with Suzuki. It was a good debut on the Suzuki GSV-R for Álvaro Bautista at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, as he made his first strides in MotoGP at the traditional Valencia test. Wednesday saw the Spaniard set his best lap on the third and final day with a 1.34.163, and Bautista will now

Final day another good one for Marlboro Ducati

2009-11-12T21:23:00.000-08:00

Valencia test finishes with Stoner fastest on day three

2009-11-12T21:16:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 The final day of the post-season test at Valencia concluded with Casey Stoner the fastest rider at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Casey Stoner led the lap times in the final day’s session of the Valencia test on Wednesday, as he finished the first phase of the fine-tuning of his Ducati Desmosedici machine with a best time of 1’31.900. Testing new forks and a revised

Day two of test sees Lorenzo top timesheet

2009-11-12T21:12:00.000-08:00

Day two of test sees Lorenzo top timesheet Tuesday, 10 November 2009 Aboard his Yamaha M1 prototype, Jorge Lorenzo set the fastest lap on the second day at Valencia, in his final session of the three-day test.Post-GP Valencia Test Highlights - Day 2 Jorge Lorenzo was the only rider to break the 1’32” barrier on Tuesday at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, as he set the quickest lap of the second day of

Stoner and Hayden make strong test starts

2009-11-11T06:44:00.000-08:00

Stoner and Hayden make strong test starts Monday, 09 November 2009 It was a productive first day of testing at Valencia for the Ducati Marlboro team, as Casey Stoner recorded the fastest lap and Nicky Hayden rode well in preparation for the 2010 season. Casey Stoner set the fastest lap of the first day of the Valencia test, taking his Desmosedici round in a best time of 1’32.660, and the

Hayden assesses first season with Ducati

2009-11-11T06:41:00.000-08:00

Hayden assesses first season with Ducati Monday, 09 November 2009 Two top five finishes in the final two rounds could not lift Nicky Hayden any higher than 13th in the final standings but he is ready to start the hard work for Ducati’s 2010 project this week in Valencia. Nicky Hayden is no stranger to hard work and is a big fan of testing his MotoGP machinery whenever he gets the chance, so

Stoner on top once more

2009-11-11T06:34:00.001-08:00

Sunday, 08 November 2009 The cold conditions at the Ricardo Tormo circuit did little to halt Casey Stoner’s dominance of the weekend so far, as the pole holder lapped quickest in the warm up session. It was a case of business as usual for Casey Stoner on Sunday morning as the Australian topped the timesheet in the warm up session, with a best lap of 1’32.856 making him well over half a second

motogp.com team go for a Stoner win

2009-11-11T06:22:00.000-08:00

Saturday, 07 November 2009 The motogp.com live commentary team has revealed their tips for how they see the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana unfolding on Sunday.Expert Eye: motogp.com commentary team motogp.com’s live commentary team of Gav Emmett, Nick Harris and Ian Wheeler have all predicted a third consecutive Grand Prix victory for Casey Stoner at Valencia this weekend,

Rossi's 9th title: Gallina vecchia fa buon brodo

2009-10-29T06:27:00.000-07:00

Rossi's 9th title: Gallina vecchia fa buon brodo Thursday, 29 October 2009 Exclusive extended footage of Valentino Rossi’s ‘The old hen makes good soup’ celebration at Sepang is now available.Nine World Championship titles, seven in the premier class. Valentino Rossi marked his 2009 MotoGP World Championship title in his own unique style in Malaysia with another flamboyant celebration. Now

Melandri frustrated by throttle problems

2009-10-29T06:19:00.000-07:00

Melandri frustrated by throttle problems Wednesday, 28 October 2009 A problem with the throttle on his Kawasaki ZX-RR was the cause of great frustration for Marco Melandri in Malaysia.The battle for seventh place in the 2009 MotoGP World Championship is a tight one, with just three points separating five riders from positions seven to eleven.Leading that group is Marco Melandri, who rose from

De Puniet grateful to escape unhurt

2009-10-29T06:09:00.000-07:00

De Puniet grateful to escape unhurt Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Randy de Puniet could not hide his disappointment at crashing out at Sepang, but was relieved to escape uninjured from his high-side at the Malaysian circuit.Eighth place in qualification and warm-up was followed up by a good start to the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix for Randy de Puniet, before a high-side crash on

Brave Bradley Smith claims second

2009-10-27T06:46:00.000-07:00

Sepang MotoGP: Brave Bradley Smith claims second By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 25 October 2009 19:11 Bradley Smith rode through the pain barrier to claim a deserved second place in Sepang that secured the British teenager the runner-up slot in the world 125GP championship. Riding with two broken bones in his right foot after a massive qualifying crash, the 18-year-old was locked in a terrific

Toseland: “Ben and Colin deserve the ride”

2009-10-27T06:44:00.000-07:00

Toseland: “Ben and Colin deserve the ride” By Michael Guy - MotoGP 07 October 2009 12:38 Despite the obvious disappointment of losing his Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP ride, James Toseland has given his backing to Ben Spies and Colin Edwards for next years championship. Toseland accepts that his ride in the Tech 3 Yamaha squad was untenable given team-mate Colin Edwards’ stunning pace during 2009

Valentino Rossi expects tough 2010

2009-10-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

Sepang MotoGP: Valentino Rossi expects tough 2010 By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 25 October 2009 19:53 Valentino Rossi barely gave himself time to let his seventh MotoGP world title success sink in when his thoughts turned to mounting a successful defence in 2010. The Italian, who clinched the ’09 crown with third in a rain-hit Sepang race in Malaysia, admitted that he expects an even tougher

Cal Crutchlow’s WSB move sets back Gresini Moto2 project

2009-10-27T06:39:00.000-07:00

Cal Crutchlow’s WSB move sets back Gresini Moto2 project By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 06 October 2009 16:05 Italian race boss Fausto Gresini reckons Cal Crutchlow’s decision to partner James Toseland in Yamaha’s factory World Superbike team has set his Moto2 rider search back by two months. Crutchlow held lengthy talks about a Moto2 switch with Gresini’s squad, with the 23-year-old tempted

Valentino Rossi reflects on 9th world title

2009-10-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

Sepang MotoGP: Valentino Rossi reflects on 9th world title By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 25 October 2009 19:35 Valentino Rossi has been reflecting on his ninth world championship triumph and seventh in MotoGP after a dramatic rain-hit race in Malaysia. Third place was enough to clinch the title for the 30-year-old Italian with one race remaining, Rossi going into the final round in Valencia

Stoner wins race, Rossi claims title

2009-10-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

Sepang MotoGP: Stoner wins race, Rossi claims title By James Keen - MotoGP 25 October 2009 08:44 Ducati Marlboro rider Casey Stoner took the win in a wet Sepang MotoGP battle, but third was enough to secure this year's world title for Valentino Rossi and the Fiat Yamaha team. Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa took second. Fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo finished 4th despite starting from the

James Toseland humbled in downpour

2009-10-27T06:29:00.000-07:00

Sepang MotoGP: James Toseland humbled in downpour By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 25 October 2009 19:27 James Toseland had an instantly forgettable Malaysian MotoGP race, the British rider enduring a nightmare in the treacherously wet conditions to finish last. Woefully off the pace in the dry all weekend, the 28-year-old couldn’t find any confidence in the wet conditions either after the 21-lap

Dani Pedrosa thrilled to end rain jinx

2009-10-27T06:27:00.000-07:00

Sepang MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa thrilled to end rain jinx By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 25 October 2009 19:19 Dani Pedrosa made a major breakthrough in a rain-lashed Malaysian MotoGP as the Spaniard celebrated his first ever wet weather premier class podium. Wet weather riding has been a real weakness for the triple world champion, but he rode a confident and assured race to claim second in front

Aleix Espargaro seals Ducati MotoGP switch

2009-10-27T06:22:00.000-07:00

Aleix Espargaro seals Ducati MotoGP switch By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 07 October 2009 11:5 Aleix Espargaro has secured the second Pramac Ducati GP9 ride after his recent impressive performances in the Indianapolis and Misano. The Spaniard’s dramatic upturn in fortunes mean he will partner Finn Mika Kallio and join a massive influx of new talent into MotoGP next season with Marco Simoncelli,

Simon takes win and 125GP championship

2009-10-27T06:11:00.000-07:00

Phillip Island MotoGP: Simon takes win and 125GP championship By Liam Marsden - MotoGP 18 October 2009 10:58 Aspar Aprilia rider Julian Simon won the Phillip Island 125GP race ahead of team-mate Bradley Smith and with it the 125GP championship. Simon didn't have it all his own way during the race, and had to leave it to the last lap to pass Brit Bradley Smith and win the championship.

Casey Stoner storms to home pole

2009-10-27T06:04:00.000-07:00

Australia MotoGP: Casey Stoner storms to home pole By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 17 October 2009 05:38 Casey Stoner stormed to his first pole position since the opening round of the season to delight a large home crowd at Phillip Island this afternoon. Just two minutes of an exciting qualifying session remained when the Aussie posted a best lap of 1.30.386 to move in front of Valentino Rossi

Jorge Lorenzo fourth and frustrated

2009-10-27T06:01:00.000-07:00

Australia MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo fourth and frustrated By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 17 October 2009 07:58 Jorge Lorenzo couldn’t hide his frustration in Phillip Island today after he surrendered his 100 per cent front row qualifying record in 2009. For the first time in 15 races this season, the 22-year-old will start from off the front row after he was denied by a late attack from fellow

Dani Pedrosa bounces back for front row

2009-10-27T05:58:00.000-07:00

Australia MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa bounces back for front row By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 17 October 2009 14:55 Dani Pedrosa admitted he was lucky to escape injury after he bounced back from a heavy qualifying crash to claim a place on the front of the grid for tomorrow’s Australian MotoGP clash. Hopes of the Repsol Honda rider claiming a top three spot seemed remote when he suffered a heavy

Bradley Smith’s 125GP title hopes finish

2009-10-27T05:53:00.000-07:00

Australia MotoGP: Bradley Smith’s 125GP title hopes finish By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 18 October 2009 17:01 Bradley Smith saw his slim hopes of pulling off an unlikely 125GP world championship triumph ended in Australia. The 18-year-old needed to finish in front of Aspar Aprilia team-mate Julian Simon for the title chase to continue into next weekend’s Malaysia GP at the Sepang circuit. The

Valentino Rossi’s stepfather commits suicide

2009-10-27T05:51:00.000-07:00

Valentino Rossi’s stepfather commits suicide By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 18 October 2009 01:03 Valentino Rossi was rocked by a personal tragedy on the eve of the Phillip Island MotoGP race, with news of the suicide of the Italian’s stepfather. Mauro Tecchi, second husband of Rossi’s mother Stefania Palma, was found dead with gunshot wounds at his home in Pesaro on Friday. Tecchi was 52 and had

Dani Pedrosa frustrated with Honda threat

2009-10-27T05:49:00.000-07:00

Australia MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa frustrated with Honda threat By Matthew Birt - MotoGP 18 October 2009 20:52 Dani Pedrosa could not disguise his frustration after the Spaniard was easily beaten by Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi in Phillip Island. Leader on the first lap after a trademark fast start from third spot on the grid, the Repsol Honda rider quickly succumbed to Stoner and Rossi on

Niccolo Canepa out of next two races

2009-10-27T05:45:00.000-07:00

Australia MotoGP: Niccolo Canepa out of next two racesBy Matthew Birt - MotoGP 17 October 2009 00:58 Niccolo Canepa will miss tomorrow’s Australian MotoGP clash in Phillip Island and next weekend’s Sepang race in Malaysia. The Italian suffered a massive crash at Phillip Island’s fast first corner in yesterday’s opening practice session and suffered a large puncture wound on his right arm.

2009-10-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Stoner wins wet 'n' wild Sepang, Rossi champion Valentino Rossi wins seventh MotoGP title Valentino Rossi has won his seventh MotoGP title, one round early, by finishing third in a wet and wild Malaysian Grand Prix dominated by Casey Stoner. The race was delayed when - after two days of dry practice and qualifying, and dry conditions for the 125 and 250cc races