August

Year: 2007

Month: August

MotoGP: Yamaha joy at luring James Toseland to MotoGP

22 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Yamaha joy at luring James Toseland to MotoGP

Yamaha MotoGP boss Lin Jarvis has spoken of his delight that the satellite Tech 3 squad beat off fierce competition to win the race for the in-demand British star James Toseland. James Toseland’s...

Video: Sekiguchi's horrific Brno 250GP crash

21 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Fans horrified at the crash which delayed morning warm-up in 250GPs at Brno on Sunday will be pleased to hear that Japanese rider Taro Sekiguchi is recovering after being involved in one of the most spectacular crashes in recent years. The 31-year-old hit a bike in the middle of the track flat-out and sustained a cracked pelvis. Check out the video on the right to see thhe amazing crash footage.

MotoGP: Jerry Burgess welcomes Jorge Lorenzo signing

21 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Jerry Burgess welcomes Jorge Lorenzo signing

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief, Jerry Burgess may have conceded the 2007 MotoGP world title fight is already over, but reckons one good piece of news for Yamaha is next year’s arrival of Jorge...

MotoGP: Suzuki reveal 2008 GSV-R targets

21 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Suzuki reveal 2008 GSV-R targets

With one eye already on the 2008 MotoGP world championship in testing in Brno, factory Suzuki team boss Paul Denning has underlined the key performance targets for next year’s Suzuki GSV-R 800...

MotoGP: Agostini hails ‘incredible’ Casey Stoner

21 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Agostini hails ‘incredible’ Casey Stoner

Italian legend Giacomo Agostini has described Casey Stoner’s dominant 2007 MotoGP world championship performances as ‘incredible’. Giacomo Agostini was full of praise for Casey Stoner, admitting he...

MotoGP: Suzuki confident Loris Capirossi can deliver

20 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Suzuki confident Loris Capirossi can deliver

Suzuki MotoGP boss Paul Denning is convinced that Loris Capirossi still has the hunger and motivation to be one of the world’s top riders after he quit Ducati in Brno last weekend. The Italian will...

MotoGP: Colin Edwards hopes to make Tech 3 stronger

20 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Colin Edwards hopes to make Tech 3 stronger

New Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards says one of his key roles in 2008 wll be to help the French-based squad get closer to the performance of Yamaha’s official factory team. The 33-year-old Texan...

MotoGP: Yamaha back Lorenzo to make instant MotoGP impact

20 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Yamaha back Lorenzo to make instant MotoGP impact

Reigning world 250 champion Jorge Lorenzo will make an instant impact in the 2008 MotoGP world championship. That’s the view of his new boss Lin Jarvis, Managing Director of Yamaha Racing, with the...

Brno MotoGP: Sylvain Guintoli to join D’Antin Ducati

19 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Sylvain Guintoli to join D’Antin Ducati

French rider Sylvain Guintoli has signed a pre-contract agreement and will join Ducati’s satellite MotoGP squad in 2008. Guintoli was squeezed out of the Tech 3 Yamaha squad after Colin Edwards agreed...

Brno MotoGP Reaction: Hayden back on podium in Brno

19 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP Reaction: Hayden back on podium in Brno

Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden scored his third podium in the last four races as his revival continued in Brno this afternoon. The American claimed his 23rd career podium in a largely uneventful...

Brno MotoGP Reaction: Hopkins hails Stoner after career best result

19 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP Reaction: Hopkins hails Stoner after career best result

American John Hopkins claimed his best ever MotoGP result today in Brno before paying tribute to the performance of runaway championship leader Casey Stoner. Hopkins finished a distant second to...

Brno MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner cruises to Brno win

19 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner cruises to Brno win

Casey Stoner extended his MotoGP world championship lead to a massive 60- points with another faultless performance in this afternoon’s Czech Republic GP in Brno. With closest rival Valentino Rossi...

Brno MotoGP: 125cc win for Hector Faubel

19 August 2007

Brno MotoGP: 125cc win for Hector Faubel

Hector Faubel emerged from a five rider battle to take victory at the Brno GP round, winning from Mattia Psini and home rider Lukas Pesek. Fellow Czech rider Gabor Talmacsi lost his lead in the 125cc...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins Brno 250cc GP

19 August 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins Brno 250cc GP

Reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo won his seventh race of the season and built his title lead at Brno, looking set to move into the MotoGP class with a second title. Lorenzo led from start to...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner wins as Valentino Rossi's title hopes fade

19 August 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner wins as Valentino Rossi's title hopes fade

Casey Stoner produced a dominant display at the Brno MotoGP round as he led from start to finish to win for Ducati and extend his title lead. Stoner started from pole and was able to consistently put...

Brno MotoGP: Taro Sekiguchi breaks pelvis in 250 horror crash

19 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Taro Sekiguchi breaks pelvis in 250 horror crash

Japanese 250 GP rider Taro Sekiguchi has suffered a broken pelvis and two fractured ribs after a high-speed horror crash in this morning’s warm-up session. The 31-year-old was violently catapulted...

MCN Exclusive Brno MotoGP: Colin Edwards agrees to join James Toseland at Tech 3 Yamaha

18 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MCN Exclusive Brno MotoGP: Colin Edwards agrees to join James Toseland at Tech 3 Yamaha

Colin Edwards has confirmed to MCN that he has agreed to join British rider James Toseland in the Tech 3 Yamaha squad for the 2008 MotoGP world championship. Edwards has held meetings with Yamaha...

Brno MotoGP: Stoner claims Brno pole position

18 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Stoner claims Brno pole position

Casey Stoner’s relentless surge to the MotoGP world title continued this afternoon in the Czech Republic when he denied reigning champion Nicky Hayden pole position in Brno. Stoner’s best time of...

Brno MotoGP: Melandri out of Brno MotoGP race

18 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Melandri out of Brno MotoGP race

A neck injury has forced Marco Melandri to withdraw from tomorrow’s 22-lap Czech Republic MotoGP race in Brno. The Gresini Honda rider hasn’t been on track today after missing yesterday afternoon’s...

Brno MotoGP: Stoner says Rossi title hopes not a dream

18 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Stoner says Rossi title hopes not a dream

Aussie Casey Stoner has refuted suggestions that Valentino Rossi’s 2007 MotoGP world title bid is now only a dream. In a recent interview, Rossi’s Fiat Yamaha crew chief Jerry Burgess said this year’s...

Brno MotoGP: Vermeulen excited to partner Capirossi in 2008

18 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Vermeulen excited to partner Capirossi in 2008

Chris Vermeulen reckons the arrival of Loris Capirossi in Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad next season will give him the chance to learn from one of world racing’s most experienced campaigners. Capirossi...

Brno MotoGP: Stoner back on top in final Brno practice

18 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Stoner back on top in final Brno practice

After Sylvain Guintoli’s surprise yesterday, normal service was resumed in Brno this morning when MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner topped the timesheets in the final free practice...

Brno MotoGP: Suzuki to test new engine spec

17 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Suzuki to test new engine spec

Chris Vermeulen and John Hopkins will test a new GSV-R V4 engine spec in a two-day test session after Sunday’s Czech Republic MotoGP race in Brno. Designed for more horsepower and speed throughout the...

Brno MotoGP: Alex Debon takes provisional 250 pole

17 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Brno MotoGP: Alex Debon takes provisional 250 pole

Aprilia’s Alex Debon has taken provisional pole for Sunday’s 250 MotoGP race after recording the fastest lap in this afternoon’s first qualifying session. The Spaniard’s best lap of 2:03.718 after...

Brno MotoGP: Sylvain Guintoli surprise top man in Brno

17 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Brno MotoGP: Sylvain Guintoli surprise top man in Brno

French rider Sylvain Guintoli grabbed some of the limelight from Casey Stoner this afternoon when he caused a big surprise by clocking the fastest time in Brno’s second free practice session. The Tech...

Brno MotoGP: Nerve problem sidelines Marco Melandri in Brno

17 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Nerve problem sidelines Marco Melandri in Brno

Luckless Italian Marco Melandri has missed this afternoon’s second MotoGP free practice session in Brno after suffering a lack of feeling in his left arm. Doctors believe the problem has been caused...

Brno MotoGP: Lukas Pesek takes provisional 125 pole at home GP

17 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Brno MotoGP: Lukas Pesek takes provisional 125 pole at home GP

Lukas Pesek has taken provisional pole position for his home MotoGP in Brno after going quickest in the first 125 qualifying session this afternoon. The Derbi rider was up the top of the timesheets...

Brno MotoGP: GP bound Jorge Lorenzo goest fastest in 250 free practice

17 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Brno MotoGP: GP bound Jorge Lorenzo goest fastest in 250 free practice

New Yamaha MotoGP signing Jorge Lorenzo was the fastest man in the first 250 practice this morning. The Spaniard recorded a best lap of 2:03.283 on his Aprilia just minutes before the end of the...

Brno MotoGP: Yamaha team member quits over Valentino Rossi tax probe

17 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Yamaha team member quits over Valentino Rossi tax probe

A member of Valentino Rossi’s Fiat Yamaha team has resigned with immediate effect as the on-going £40m tax probe into the seven-times world champion rumbles on in Brno. A fall-out of the investigation...

Brno MotoGP: Ducati's Casey Stoner in dominant form

17 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Ducati's Casey Stoner in dominant form

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner returned to action this morning in Brno in dominant fashion to set the fastest time in the opening free practice session. Casey Stoner, who holds a...

Brno MotoGP: Gabor Talmacsi fastest in 125 free practice

17 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Brno MotoGP: Gabor Talmacsi fastest in 125 free practice

Aprilia’s Gabor Talmacsi was the quickest 125 rider in this morning’s first practice of the Brno MotoGP. The Hungarian recorded a best lap of 2:09.815 ahead of Spaniard Sergio Gadea in second place...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner reckons Valentino Rossi won’t be distracted by tax probe

17 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner reckons Valentino Rossi won’t be distracted by tax probe

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner reckons a multi-million pound tax evasion investigation will not distract title rival Valentino Rossi from trying to overhaul the Aussie to claim an...

MotoGP: Chris Vermeulen backs James Toseland for MotoGP success

16 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Chris Vermeulen backs James Toseland for MotoGP success

Rizla Suzuki’s Chris Vermeulen has backed British rider James Toseland to make an immediate impact in the 2008 MotoGP world championship. James Toseland recently confirmed that he would quit World...

Brno MotoGP: Nicky Hayden says tyre rule hurting MotoGP

16 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Nicky Hayden says tyre rule hurting MotoGP

Reigning MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden believes that tyres are now playing too much of a pivotal role in the outcome of this year’s premier class races. And echoing the comments of Valentino...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner sad to see Loris Capirossi quit Ducati

16 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner sad to see Loris Capirossi quit Ducati

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner has told MCN of his sadness at the departure of Loris Capirossi to rivals Suzuki. The 34-year-old Italian confirmed this afternoon in Brno he had signed a...

Brno MotoGP: Lorenzo tests Yamaha MotoGP bike

16 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Lorenzo tests Yamaha MotoGP bike

MCN can reveal Jorge Lorenzo tested Yamaha’s factory YZR-M1 during the summer break at the Almeria circuit. The reigning world 250 champion, whose move to Yamaha in MotoGP for 2008 was confirmed last...