2007

FIM wants MotoGP growth

16 January 2007 by Matthew Birt

New FIM president Vito Ippolito has vowed to have a more global MotoGP world championship in the future, with more riders emerging from countries not known for being hotbeds of motorcycling...

France’s Olivier Jacque has spoken of his joy at being given the chance to make a full-time return to the MotoGP world championship next season. The former world 250 champion has been plucked out of...

Davies MotoGP future

15 January 2007 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Chaz Davies has vowed to fulfil his MotoGP dream in the future despite missing out on the chance to ride the new Ilmor in the 2007 world championship. Davies has been forced to...

Changes to GP tyres

15 January 2007 by Matthew Birt

A change to the rules for 2007 means every MotoGP rider will have to pre-select their weekend’s tyre choice before turning a wheel in anger. Cost-cutting measures mean riders will only be able to...

Roberts V4 imminent

05 January 2007 by Matthew Birt

Kenny Roberts’ new 800cc MotoGP contender will be flown to Honda’s Japan headquarters next Wednesday before making its track debut in Sepang later this month. Team Roberts are in the final stages of...

GP tests diary dates

02 January 2007 by MCN

A massive seven pre-season tests are planned for the six British riders preparing to campaign the GP world championships in 2007. Here are some of the key winter test dates for your diary. January...

Jezza steps up training

01 January 2007 by Matthew Birt

Jeremy McWilliams is hoping to resume full training again by the middle of January. The British veteran, who is back in MotoGP in 2007 with the new Ilmor squad, reckons he should have recovered from...