MotoGP: Rossi and Lorenzo unveil 2010 Fiat Yamaha YZR-M1 livery at Sepang
The Fiat Yamaha Team unveiled its new 2010 livery at the first MotoGP test of the pre-season in Sepang, Malaysia The championship-winning team will field the same line-up as last year with World Champion Valentino Rossi and runner-up Jorge Lorenzo once again spearheading its attack. The two-day test began, 4th February, the first of three pre-season... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Rossi Takes Tenth Consecutive Phillip Island Podium As Lorenzo Slides Out
Rossi second – Lorenzo develops a taste for gravel! Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi finished a strong second in an entertaining Australian Grand Prix, chasing home Casey Stoner to finish on the podium for the tenth successive year at Phillip Island and for the eleventh time this season. Jorge Lorenzo’s challenge ended in the gravel... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: History Repeats For Rocketman Lorenzo In Estoril
Lorenzo untouchable at Estoril – Rossi fourth Jorge Lorenzo was untouchable once again in Portugal this afternoon and took a stunning fourth win of the season, 16 months on from his maiden MotoGP victory at this same track. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi had a disappointing day and came home a distant fourth, although the Fiat... [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... [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...]
MotoGP: Sixth Double Podium For Fiat Yamaha Team After Intense Laguna Finale
Incredible one two again for Fiat Yamaha at Laguna Seca The Fiat Yamaha pairing of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo shared the MotoGP podium for the sixth time this season at the US Grand Prix today, finishing second and third at Laguna Seca. Rossi closed down a gap of over three seconds to eventual winner Dani Pedrosa but fell just short of... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Rossi And Lorenzo Put On Breathtaking Display To Dominate For Yamaha At Montmelo
Rossi and Lorenzo in fantastic battle at Catalunya Yamaha superstars Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo dominated an incredible Catalan Grand Prix today, delivering a show-stopping performance from start to finish at Montmeló in front of a packed house. It was the reigning World Champion Rossi who finally emerged the winner, taking a memorable... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Isle Of Man TT Races-Dianese Superbike Result-8th June 2009
McGuinness wins his 15th TT with a new official lap record John McGuinness won his 15th TT today when he took victory in a record-breaking Dainese Superbike race, also claiming the outright lap record en route. The HM Plant Honda rider saw off the challenges of both Conor Cummins and Steve Plater to come home 18 seconds clear of team-mate Plater... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Rossi Visit Postponed Until Monday 8th June
Poor weather results in postponement of Valentino Rossi TT trip The Isle of Man Government, Dainese, Yamaha and MCN have decided to postpone the Valentino Rossi visit to the TT races, based on information received in relation to the uncertain weather conditions. Valentino Rossi will now visit the Isle of Man on Monday 8th June 2009. The eight-time... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Double Podium For Fiat Yamaha In Mugello Thriller
Lorenzo and Rossi take 2nd and 3rd at action packed Mugello Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi took battling podium positions in the Italian Grand Prix today, after an action-packed afternoon saw the riders forced to swap bikes for the second race in a row due to changing weather conditions. Lorenzo recovered from a crash on the sighting lap to... [Continue reading...]