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Corser still behind

01 March 2007 by Michael Guy

Double WSB champion Troy Corser remains optimistic about his chances this weekend in Phillip Island despite admitting his bike is behind his rivals. In Qatar last weekend Corser was the only rider...

The emergence of young talent like Casey Stoner and Chris Vermeulen has proven This is according to legendary Aussie crew chief Jerry Burgess, who is working with former champion, Valentino Rossi to...

Edwards: Plenty to come

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards has warned his MotoGP rivals he has still got plenty more to come when the new season kicks off on March 10, 2007. This is following his recent impressive testing performances at Jerez...

M1 power delivery boost

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Seven-times world champion Valentino Rossi reckons the secret to Yamaha’s brilliant winter testing performances has been the smooth power delivery on his new factory YZR-M1 800. Several of Rossi’s...

Checa chases front grip

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Carlos Checa reckons front-end feel on Honda’s new RC212V is the biggest area he needs to improve before the new MotoGP season kicks off in less than three weeks. Although Michelin has made a...

Stoner crashes

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Australian Casey Stoner walked away unhurt from a massive high-side at the end of the final day of testing in Jerez today. The 21-year-old crashed his factory Ducati Desmosedici GP7 in the stadium...

Rossi wins BMW

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi struck a crucial early psychological blow against his MotoGP rivals this afternoon with an incredible Jerez display that won him a new BMW Z4 Coupe. In what is surely a sign of things...

Tamada crashes

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Japanese rider Makoto Tamada has escaped injury in a crash on the second afternoon of the IRTA test in Jerez. The 30-year-old lost the front of his factory Tech 3 Yamaha YZR-M1 800 at turn...

KR delays quit threat

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Kenny Roberts will continue to run his MotoGP squad until the middle of the 2007 season at least despite fears that a money crisis could see the American legend quit after two races. Speaking to...

Stoner second in Jerez

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Casey Stoner’s impressive winter testing form continued today as he logged the second quickest time on a first day in Jerez badly affected by rain. The 21-year-old was just 0.071s slower than...

Hayden's woes continue

01 March 2007 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden’s tough winter showed no signs of improvement today in Jerez as he finished way down the timesheets in 19th place. The American was a massive 3.338s slower than...