Mattia Pasini: “A great and positive experience” Mattia Pasini today concluded testing of the Ducati GP9 at the Mugello circuit, having enjoyed three days of warm, sunny weather in which he was able to improve his knowledge of the Desmosedici and demonstrate continuous progress. During these days he experienced two falls (yesterday and today)... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Fantastic Fighting Fifth For Capirossi At Misano
Capirossi so close to 4th at San Marino Loris Capirossi produced a stunning performance to power his Rizla Suzuki GSV-R to fifth place at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera GP in Italy today. Starting from 10th on the grid, Capirossi got a good start and managed to avoid the second corner incident that saw three riders crash. He got into a smooth rhythm... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Ducati Marlboro Riders Gamble At Donington And Lose
Stoner and Hayden lose out on rain tyre gamble at Donington Ducati Marlboro Team riders Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden paid the price for a bold gamble that backfired in the British Grand Prix, opting to run wet tyres with the rest of the field on slicks as drizzle fell on the starting grid at Donington Park. The Australian and the American were concerned... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Dovizioso Takes His First MotoGP Victory At Donington
Andrea Dovizioso takes his first MotoGP win at British Grand Prix Andrea Dovizioso (Repsol Honda) and Hiroshi Aoyama (Scot Honda) scored a double success for Honda in today’s British Grand Prix. It was a fitting achievement for the Japanese manufacturer which made its World Championship debut in Britain 50 years ago this summer. This was Dovizioso’s... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Double Donington Delight For Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team
Edwards take stunning 2nd – Toseland equals his best MotoGP result Colin Edwards produced one of his greatest MotoGP performances to bid farewell to the British Grand Prix at Donington Park with a stunning second place this afternoon. And making it double delight for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team, James Toseland fought superbly in treacherous... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Rossi Extends Championship Lead Despite Disappointing Day For Fiat Yamaha Team
Rossi re-mounts after crashing to take a brilliant 5th place A damp British Grand Prix at Donington Park saw both Fiat Yamaha riders crash out of the lead in slippery conditions, although Valentino Rossi was able to remount and finished a brilliant fifth, extending his championship lead in the process. Jorge Lorenzo was less lucky and was unable to... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Best Performance Of The Season For Canepa
Second top ten finish for Canepa at British Grand Prix Confused race in Donington for MotoGP riders. The track conditions have changed many times due to some light rain that has fallen on the circuit where there were about ten laps left. Niccolò has managed very well this situation and after a difficult start he has begun his spectacular comeback.... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Wet Tyre Gamble Doesnt Pay Off For Rizla Suzuki At Donington
Rizla Suzuki struggle with damp conditions at Donington Rizla Suzuki racers Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen both took a gamble to pit for wet weather tyres at a damp Donington Park in England today, but unfortunately the expected rain never fully materialised. Capirossi started from 14th on the grid and made his way through the field as gentle,... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Edwards And Toseland Fight Hard For Top Ten In Sachsenring
Double top ten for Monster Tech 3 Yamaha riders A double top ten finish for Colin Edwards and James Toseland moved the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team into fourth place in the Team World Championship standings after a hard fought German MotoGP race this afternoon. Starting from seventh on the grid, American Edwards stayed on the fringes of the top six until... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Rossi And Lorenzo Put On Another Breathtaking Show In Germany
Another one – two for Rossi and Lorenzo at the Sachsenring For the second time this season, Fiat Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo were embroiled in a thrilling head to head battle to the flag at the German Grand Prix in Sachsenring today. As at Catalunya earlier this season, it was the eight-time World Champion Rossi who emerged... [Continue reading...]