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Valencia MotoGP: Bradley Smith defeated in last lap thriller

08 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Bradley Smith defeated in last lap thriller

Bradley Smith suffered a third successive last lap defeat to Aspar Aprilia team-mate Julian Simon after a thrilling 125GP in Valencia today. Smith recovered superbly from an early disaster when his...

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi unhappy with pace

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi unhappy with pace

Valentino Rossi faces a mountain to climb to end his 2009 campaign with victory in Valencia tomorrow. The Italian will start the 30-lap race from fourth on the grid having struggled with rear grip in...

MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with top ten

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with top ten

Ben Spies showed why he’s so highly rated by Yamaha after he qualified in the top ten in Valencia today after just three hours on board a YZR-M1 machine. The Texan, who recently clinched Yamaha’s...

Valencia MotoGP: James Toseland disappointed in 14th

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: James Toseland disappointed in 14th

James Toseland could not hide his disappointment after he qualified in a lowly 14th place for his final MotoGP in Valencia, the British rider comfortably outpaced by Ben Spies. A lap of 1.34.107 left...

Valencia MotoGP: Top four are aliens, says Colin Edwards

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Top four are aliens, says Colin Edwards

Colin Edwards reckons Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa are ‘aliens’ after he had to settle for fifth place on the grid for the sixth time in the last seven races in...

Valencia MotoGP: Casey Stoner romps to pole

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Casey Stoner romps to pole

Casey Stoner dominated the final qualifying session of 2009 as British rider James Toseland was humbled by reigning World Superbike champion Ben Spies in Valencia today. Aussie Stoner claimed only his...

Valencia MotoGP: Danny Webb suffers more injury misery

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Danny Webb suffers more injury misery

British rider Danny Webb suffered more injury misery after a spectacular high-side crash in the early stages of this afternoon’s 125GP qualifying session in Valencia. The 18-year-old was just about to...

Valencia MotoGP: Bradley Smith secures front row

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Bradley Smith secures front row

Having struggled in windy conditions yesterday to finish only 13th quickest, British teenager Bradley Smith stormed back to form in today’s 125GP qualifying session to secure his ninth front row start...

Valencia MotoGP: New 800cc bike breaks cover

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: New 800cc bike breaks cover

The new Inmotec 800cc MotoGP machine got its public debut in Valencia yesterday, with the ambitious squad revealing plans to compete in at least four races in 2010. Speaking at a special launch of the...

Valencia MotoGP: Sito Pons team shows off Kalex Moto2 bike

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Sito Pons team shows off Kalex Moto2 bike

Former 250GP world champion and leading MotoGP team boss Sito Pons showed off the bike his Spanish squad will campaign in the inaugural Moto2 600cc four-stroke world championship in 2010. Pons’ team...

Valencia MotoGP: New Italian Moto2 bike unveiled

07 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: New Italian Moto2 bike unveiled

This is a new Italian contender built for the new Moto2 class that was unveiled in the Valencia paddock yesterday. Built by Modena-based NCS Rapid Inside, the bike will be exclusively run by the Scot...

Top Brits in Macau GP line-up

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

A truly international field of road racing and endurance specialists will line up on the grid for the 43rd running of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix next month. Riders from ten countries and regions, from across Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA, will do battle over 15 laps of the Guia Circuit on Saturday, November 21st, and the irresistible mix of exciting newcomers and seasoned professionals...

KTM’s Johnson tops Wannerroo practice

06 November 2009 by Phil Wain

KTM’s Johnson tops Wannerroo practice

Honours were even in the practice results on the opening day of the Kings of Wanneroo event in Perth, Western Australia as GB and Australia shared the top ten positions at the end of Friday’s three...

McDougall teams with East Coast Racing for BSB

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

McDougall teams with East Coast Racing for BSB

Pat McDougall will race Phil Reed’s ex-Karl Harris Yamaha R1 in BSB next year. Discussions started after McDougal rode successfully for Reed’s East Caost Racing team at the Silverstone British...

Valencia MotoGP: James Toseland just edges out Ben Spies

06 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: James Toseland just edges out Ben Spies

James Toseland started his final race for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad by clocking the 13th best time in opening practice at Valencia. And much to the relief of the 28-year-old, his best lap of...

Tardozzi open to offers

06 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Tardozzi open to offers

Former Xerox Ducati WSB team boss Davide Tardozzi has told MCN that he is open to offers from other factories to continue his distinguished career as one of the worlds most successful team...

Tech 3’s new Moto2 entry

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Tech 3’s new Moto2 entry

Alex Hofmann just posted this pic on Twitter of the new Tech 3 Moto2 bike that’s on display at Valencia this weekend. He said: ”So 250s gonna die this weekend! Just had a seat on the Tech 3 moto2...

Valencia MotoGP: Casey Stoner fastest with late attack

06 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Casey Stoner fastest with late attack

Aussie Casey Stoner comfortably set the fastest time in Valencia today after producing a brilliant series of fast laps in the final minutes of opening practice for Sunday’s final MotoGP race. In...

Haslam ready for second Suzuki test

06 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Haslam ready for second Suzuki test

New Alstare Suzuki signing Leon Haslam is currently on his way to Phillip Island in Australia for his second round of testing. Haslam along with team-mate Sylvan Guintoli will get three days of track...

Camier still waiting for Aprilia decision

06 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Camier still waiting for Aprilia decision

British Superbike champion Leon Camier is still facing an agonising wait to hear if he will be partnering Max Biaggi on the factory Aprilia WSB squad in 2010. Camier rode for the Italian manufacturer...

Whyte appointed NW200 Race Director

06 November 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Whyte appointed NW200 Race Director

Mervyn Whyte MBE has been appointed NW200 Race Director and oversee the overall operation of the event, working alongside a management team of seven personnel who will be responsible for the areas of...

Ben Spies at Portimao

06 November 2009 by Fireblade65

Ben Spies at Portimao

Thought you would like these two pictures at Portimao. One, me with Ben Spies and the other caught Nori Haga and Ben Spies shaking hands before commencing battle!

Valencia MotoGP: Danny Webb signs top Aprilia 125GP deal

06 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Danny Webb signs top Aprilia 125GP deal

British teenager Danny Webb has landed a top Aprilia deal for next year’s 125GP world championship. The 18-year-old has signed a deal to join the Jack & Jones Aprilia squad, which has run highly-rated...

Valencia MotoGP: Lowly 13th for Bradley Smith

06 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Lowly 13th for Bradley Smith

Bradley Smith was a lowly 13th fastest in 125GP practice this afternoon as the final race of 2009 kicked off at a sunny but windy Valencia circuit. Having secured second place in the world...

2010 Race Dates

06 November 2009 by MCN

2010 race dates MotoGP Dates Grand Prix Circuit April 11 * – Qatar – Doha/Losail April 25 – Japan – Motegi May 2 – Spain – Jerez de la Frontera May 23 – France – Le Mans June 6 – Italy – Mugello June 20 – Great Britain – Silverstone June 26 ** – Netherlands – Assen July 4 – Catalunya – Catalunya July 18 – Germany – Sachsenring July 25 *** – United States – Laguna Seca August 22 – Czech...

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi ‘curious’ about Ben Spies

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi ‘curious’ about Ben Spies

Valentino Rossi has told MCN he is ‘curious’ to gauge the performance of reigning World Superbike champion Ben Spies during his Yamaha MotoGP debut in Valencia. The Texan, who has raced in three...

Valencia MotoGP: Ben Spies: 2010 podium ‘a miracle’

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Ben Spies: 2010 podium ‘a miracle’

American Ben Spies reckons it would be a miracle if he claimed a podium in his first full MotoGP world championship campaign in 2010. Preparing for his Yamaha YZR-M1 debut in this weekend’s Valencia...

Valencia MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa encouraged by Honda effort

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa encouraged by Honda effort

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa reckons he’s been encouraged by the effort Honda is putting into its 2010 MotoGP world championship challenge. But the triple world champion says he will reserve judgement on...

Valencia MotoGP: Casey Stoner sad to see team boss quit

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Casey Stoner sad to see team boss quit

Casey Stoner has spoke of his disappointment that factory team boss Livio Suppo has opted to quit Ducati and move to rivals HRC in a senior management role for 2010. Suppo’s departure from Ducati...

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi eager to test 2010 Yamaha

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi eager to test 2010 Yamaha

With the 2009 MotoGP world championship already secured, Valentino Rossi has cast one eye on next week’s crucial test session when he will debut Yamaha’s prototype 2010 factory YZR-M1 machine. ...

Valencia MotoGP: Ducati confirm Livio Suppo departure

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Ducati confirm Livio Suppo departure

Ducati has confirmed team boss Livio Suppo will leave its factory team after this weekend’s final race in Valencia. Although not yet officially confirmed, Suppo will take up a management role with...

Tardozzi quits Ducati WSB squad

05 November 2009 by Michael Guy

Tardozzi quits Ducati WSB squad

MCN has learned that legendary Ducati World Superbike team boss Davide Tardozzi has resigned. Tardozzi has played an influential role in the team’s success having masterminded multiple world...

Valencia MotoGP: Ben Spies shows off wild card Yamaha

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Ben Spies shows off wild card Yamaha

Reigning World Superbike champion Ben Spies has shown off the stunning looking factory Yamaha YZR-M1 he will race as a wild card at this weekend’s Valencia MotoGP. Spies, who recently won the WSB...

Valencia MotoGP: Ducati poised to announce team boss departure

05 November 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valencia MotoGP: Ducati poised to announce team boss departure

Ducati is expected to confirm that long-serving team manager Livio Suppo will leave the team after this weekend’s final MotoGP race in Valencia. Although nothing has yet been confirmed by the...

Leon Haslam & Jed

04 November 2009 by Cracknells

Leon with his biggest fan Jed at the Ron Haslam Race School. He was a star and had time for everyone.

Ben Spies Valencia bike and kit revealed

04 November 2009 by Ped Baker

Ben Spies Valencia bike and kit revealed

Reigning WSB champ Ben Spies is making his MotoGP debut this weekend in Valencia and this is the bike he’ll be doing it on, a Sterilgarda sponsored Yamaha M1. The bodywork and leathers are for one...