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Tyre question for Dani

02 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa is still to be convinced that Michelin’s new 16-inch front tyre is the way forward in the 2007 MotoGP world championship. The French tyre manufacturer has asked all of its riders to...

Barros happy with style

02 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brazilian veteran Alex Barros said he has had no trouble in quickly adapting to the new riding style required on the 800cc MotoGP machines. Having spent a year away from the MotoGP arena in World...

Howdy folks, sorry I didn’t blog last night but I didn’t get back from the track until 10pm, grabbed some room service and crashed out in a crumpled heap. Firstly a quick update on the sunburn, which...

Plater aims for TT

02 February 2007 by MCN

Steve Plater will race an AIM Yamaha R1 in BSB and the major international road races this year. Plater rode the team’s R6 in several British Supersport races last year, deputising for injured Chris...

Fitness boost for Stoner

02 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Casey Stoner will go into his debut season with Ducati’s factory MotoGP squad confident a punishing winter training regime will help make him a more formidable opponent in 2007. Stoner was...

Hoffman: 800s no safer

02 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Alex Hofmann reckons the switch to smaller capacity 800cc machines won’t significantly improve safety in the MotoGP world championship for 2007. Capacity was slashed from the old 990cc limit and fuel...

GP250 British Revival

01 February 2007 by MCN

Re-establishing the British title tag to the GP250 class has dramatically boosted interest in the ailing two-strokes. The exciting new ACU Dunlop Tyres MotoStar Cup GP250 series has already...

Checa in comfort zone

01 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Carlos Checa admitted he is finally comfortable and adapted to Honda’s new 800cc MotoGP contender after he finished the Phillip Island test with the fourth fastest time on race tyres. Checa has so far...

Metzeler Superstock

01 February 2007 by Gary Pinchin

While the tyre war wages on in BSB with Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli all out to claim top honours in the series, Metzeler Racetec will continue as the official tyre supplier and sponsor of both the...

Richards on BSB MV

01 February 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Aussie Glen Richards is to ride MV Agusta for Q Motorsport in BSB. The exclusive 1000cc F4 SBK will be developed by UK MV distributor Three Cross Motorcycles. Glen Richards finished 10th in the 2006...

Hopper struggles in Oz

01 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins’ blistering start to the new 800cc MotoGP era stalled in Phillip Island. The American, who was only just beaten to being fastest by seven-times world champion Valentino Rossi last week in...

Rossi extends Yam deal

01 February 2007 by MCN

Valentino Rossi has surprised racing by extending his Yamaha contract by a year to the end of 2008, making sure the season is free from speculation about his future plans. The 2005 season was filled...

Hayden fastest in Oz

01 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden refused to get carried away despite topping the final timesheets at the Phillip Island test in Australia today. The American set a best time of 1.29.52 on a soft...

Warren's works Aprilia

01 February 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Sam Warren will defend his British Supermoto title on a factory Aprilia as well as race in the World series. Warren is delighted to hear that the historic three-way agreement between the ACU, the AMCA...

Ducati ready to race

01 February 2007 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi believes Ducati’s new GP7 is ready to race and be at the front after he finished the Phillip Island test with fourth fastest time. The veteran Italian was second quickest on race tyres...

Video: KR Snr

01 February 2007 by MCN

Matt Birt, MCN’s dedicated MotoGP reporter manages to get a few moments with Kenny Roberts Snr at the Sepang test in Malaysia. Watch this clip to hear what Roberts has to say about testing, the teams...

Video: Rizla GP boss

01 February 2007 by MCN

The MotoGP Rizla Suzuki squad suprised many last last week setting blistering times at the Sepang tests. Matt Birt, MCN’s MotoGP reporter grabbed a quick interview with the man running the GP Suzuki...