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Misano MotoGP Reaction: John Hopkins takes third behind Aussie duo in Misano

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins scored his second successive podium in Misano this afternoon, but admitted he was powerless to fight with Suzuki team-mate Chris Vermeulen and dominant race winner Casey Stoner. Like in...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Chris Vermeulen makes it an Aussie 1-2 in Misano

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen made it a second Aussie 1-2 finish in the last three MotoGP races as he strengthened his bid to snatch third in the championship from Dani Pedrosa. Vermeulen’s fourth podium of the...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Valentino Rossi vows to fight on after Misano disaster

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi needs a miracle to win back the MotoGP world championship crown after he suffered a disastrous afternoon in front of his home crowd in Misano. The Italian, roared on by massive home...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner closes in on MotoGP world title with Misano win

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner’s third successive victory put him on the brink of claiming a maiden MotoGP world championship crown in Misano this afternoon. The Australian’s eighth win in 2007 saw him extend his...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner wins as Valentino Rossi retires

02 September 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Casey Stoner has almost sealed the 2007 MotoGP world championship with a dominant display at Misano, leading from start to finish as his rivals failed to finish. The drama and excitement was confined...

Misano MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins 250cc GP

02 September 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Jorge Lorenzo has won the 250cc Grand Prix at Misano, taking his eighth race win of the year and extending his championship lead to 54 points. Hiroshi Aoyama took second, with Hector Barbera...

Misano MotoGP: Pasini wins Misano 125cc GP in dramatic finish

02 September 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Mattia Pasini has taken victory at the Misano MotoGP round, as the penultimate lap saw huge drama as championship rivals and team-mates Gabor Talmacsi and Hector Faubel clashed in a three-rider...

Haslam and Rea on 125s!

01 September 2007 by Dave Kidd

Seen at Donington Park this Wednesday: Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea just after they finished racing 125 Hondas!

Risky business

01 September 2007 by Will

Whilst watching the Junior at this years MGP at Hillberry on Wednesday afternoon, the geezer in blazer & light coloured trousers talked to a marshal, and was then allowed to lift the rope across the...

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to gamble with new Yamaha engine

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi is planning to gamble on running Yamaha’s new pneumatic valve factory YZR-M1 engine in tomorrow’s Misano MotoGP, despite concerns over whether he’ll finish the 28-lap race. The Italian...

Misano MotoGP: Colin Edwards struggles with grip in Misano

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

American Colin Edwards was disappointed to have only qualified in ninth place for tomorrow’s Misano MotoGP race after he struggled with rear grip on the left side of his Michelin tyre. The 33-year-old...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner claims Misano MotoGP pole position

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner produced a brilliant late surge to claim his fourth successive pole position as he edged out Valentino Rossi in Misano MotoGP qualifying this afternoon. In front of on-looking Ducati...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner denies Valentino Rossi in Misano MotoGP practice

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner denied Valentino Rossi the chance to thrill a passionate home crowd when he topped the timesheets in this morning’s extended free practice in...

Misano MotoGP: Marco Melandri escapes injury in massive Misano crash

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri’s wretched run of luck has continued in Misano after he suffered a massive crash in this morning’s extended two-hour free practice session. The Gresini Honda rider crashed at the second...

Misano MotoGP: Misano staff work non-stop to ensure MotoGP goes on

31 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Officials at the Misano circuit have 50 people working throughout the night to ensure the track is ready for action tomorrow morning after torrential rain ruined the first day. Misano officials...

Striking Misano MotoGP image

31 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Take a look at this striking image to see the weather being enjoyed by the MotoGP teams at Misano.

Misano MotoGP: Night race for Qatar MotoGP in 2008

31 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

The 2008 Qatar MotoGP will create motorcycle racing history by becoming the first to be run under floodlights. Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta confirmed in a press conference in Misano today (Friday)...

MotoGP: Qatar goes floodlit for 2008

31 August 2007 by MCN

It’s been a year in the coming, but the 2008 Qatar MotoGP race has been confirmed as being run under floodlights in the series’ first ever night race. The venue will be festooned with spot and...

Misano MotoGP: Revised Misano schedule unveiled

31 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

After today’s deluge at the Misano circuit which saw afternoon practice abandoned, MotoGP riders will get a two-hour practice session tomorrow morning. Today’s action was abandoned shortly after lunch...

Misano MotoGP: Serious flooding ends Misano first day

31 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Misano’s first day of MotoGP action in 14 years ended in disaster with all remaining Friday practice sessions abandoned due to serious flooding. Torrential rain has forced MotoGP bosses to cancel the...

Misano MotoGP: Britian's Dan Linfoot second in wet 250 free practice one

31 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

The Aprilia rider managed a 1:48.527, with only he and fastest man Andrea Dovizioso going under the 1min 49sec mark. Honda’s Andrea Dovizioso recorded a best lap time of 1:48.460 on his 20th lap...

Sweet memories

31 August 2007 by TIMBO

Memories are made of this!

Video blog: Adam Child in the KTM 990 Super Duke Battle at Cadwell Park

31 August 2007 by Adam Child

KTM 990 Super Duke Battle Round 5 and 6 Cadwell Park, August 25 and 26, 2007 Sunday Qualifying position 14th Race Result 14th Monday Race Result 15th After the disappointment of the support race at the British GP, KTM were keen to give me another opportunity to ride in the Super Duke Battle series. I didn’t need to be asked twice, especially as I’d be racing in front of a record crowd...

Misano MotoGP: Marco Melandri fastest, Aussie trio crash at rain-soaked Misano

31 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri topped the timesheets in a rain-soaked first free practice sessions at the Misano circuit this morning, as MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner escaped injury in a crash. The...

More Cadwell jumping

31 August 2007 by sean millar

Another picture of Andy Weymouth flying at Cadwell on the Seton-prepared bike – lap record after lap record this season.

Misano MotoGP: Gabor Talmacsi quickest in 125 free practice one

31 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Aprilia’s Gabor Talmacsi was the fastest rider in the first 125 free practice at a rain beaten Misano this morning. The Hungarian recorded a best time of 1:55.450 around the Italian circuit. Fellow...

Rea's celebration

31 August 2007 by sphulme

This is the jump Johnny made on his victory lap on Bank Holiday Monday…

Thumbs up for Cadwell

31 August 2007 by chrissb6

Have to say that the Cadwell Park circuit looked super over the weekend, with grass cut neat and tidy and very well set out. I’ve not see a crowd like that since the high days of Sheene. It got to be one of the best spectators’ and racers’ circuits in the UK. But when are they going to put a bridge over the start/finish straight?

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner critical of bumpy Misano

30 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner has criticised the Misano circuit on the eve of this weekend’s San Marino MotoGP. Stoner goes into Sunday’s 28-lap race holding a commanding 60-point lead...

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to run new engine in Misano

30 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has confirmed he expects to try Yamaha’s new pneumatic valve YZR-M1 motor in tomorrow’s practice for the Misano MotoGP race. The Italian tested the revised four-cylinder motor at a...

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi breaks silence over tax investigation

30 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has said he will take ‘full responsibility’ if any wrongdoing on his part is proved at the conclusion of a multi-million tax investigation launched by Italian authorities. Speaking for...

Misano MotoGP: Kawasaki confirm Anthony West for 2008

30 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

As was exclusively revealed earlier this week by MCN, Kawasaki has today confirmed that Australian Anthony West will partner John Hopkins in the 2008 MotoGP world championship. West’s impressive...

Racing heroes

30 August 2007 by TIM BEAUMONT

I have recently been trawling through my photo albums and putting all the photos I took throughout the late 1970s and up until the 1990s on to CD. I spent my youth travelling across the country...

KTM Super Duke weekend at Donington Park

30 August 2007 by Adam Child

MCN Road Tester Adam Child got to see the other side to the British MotoGP at Donington Park in June 2007 as he raced in the KTM 990 Super Duke battle. The offer was to get out and angry on a KTM in the 990 Super Duke Battle as part of the packed-out event. Racing a tweaked KTM. At Donington. On GP race day. Things don’t get much better. It’s fair to say that Chad nearly bit Ian at Bracken KTM’s...

Racing heroes

30 August 2007 by sean millar

Now THIS is jumping at Cadwell: Andy Weymouth flying.

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to break silence in Misano

30 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi will break his silence this afternoon on the eve of his home MotoGP race in Misano. The seven-times world champion will attend this afternoon’s pre-event press conference for the...

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