February

Year: 2008

Month: February

MotoGP Sepang test: Kawasaki made much-needed clutch progress

07 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Kawasaki made much-needed clutch progress

Kawasaki engineers have taken vital steps towards solving some of the clutch problems which have blighted John Hopkins since the American’s move from rivals Suzuki. John Hopkins has made fixing the...

MotoGP Sepang Test: Valentino Rossi thrilled after test

07 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang Test: Valentino Rossi thrilled after test

Valentino Rossi believes he will be capable of mounting a much stronger threat to Casey Stoner in 2008 after he ended a three-day test today (Thursday) in Sepang brimming with confidence. Rossi said...

Enel becomes latest Ducati sponsor

07 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Enel becomes latest Ducati sponsor

Ducati’s MotoGP team is set to confirm Italy-based energy firm Enel as a new sponsor tomorrow, when the team conducts its official 2008 launch. See video from the launch of Ducati’s 2008 MotoGP...

MotoGP Sepang test: Valentino Rossi top again on day two

06 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

MotoGP Sepang test: Valentino Rossi top again on day two

Valentino Rossi was once again the fastest rider at the end of day two of the MotoGP test in Sepang. See day one results here The Italian completed 70 laps, recording a best time of 2:00.472 on his...

MotoGP Sepang test: Nicky Hayden satisfied despite small crash

05 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Nicky Hayden satisfied despite small crash

Nicky Hayden declared himself satisfied with the opening day of testing in Sepang, despite the American suffering a small crash at the final corner shortly before the track closed. Hayden had just...

MotoGP Sepang test: Jorge Lorenzo still chasing front-end confidence

05 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Jorge Lorenzo still chasing front-end confidence

Double world 250 champion Jorge Lorenzo is hoping a new chassis he will debut tomorrow might help him make some progress in trying to cure a persistent lack of front-end feel at the Sepang circuit in...

MotoGP Sepang test: No Screamer motor but Kawasaki test new parts

05 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: No Screamer motor but Kawasaki test new parts

Kawasaki’s new and spectacularly loud Screamer ZX-RR engine will not be tested this week in Sepang, though the Japanese factory still has a host of new parts ready for early evaluation. After the new...

MotoGP Sepang test: Michelin increase 16-inch rear tyre development

05 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Michelin increase 16-inch rear tyre development

Michelin has stepped up development of its 16-inch rear tyre in a bid to retaliate against rivals Bridgestone in 2008. The new spec tyre was raced towards the end of a tough 2007 campaign, but the...

MotoGP Sepang test: Alex de Angelis crashes twice

05 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Alex de Angelis crashes twice

San Marino rider Alex de Angelis escaped injury after crashes at the start and end on the opening day of testing in Sepang today. Boosted by a brilliant performance last week when he finished third...

MotoGP Sepang test: Valentino Rossi top after day one

05 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Valentino Rossi top after day one

Fiat Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi has topped the timesheets at the end of the first day of testing in Sepang. The Italian recorded a best time of 2:00.300 just over a second ahead of Repsol Honda’s Nicky...

Desmo Flowers!

01 February 2008 by Jakob Tamburini Krygård

We had to replace my wifes fuel tank on her 99 Monster, and then we suddenly had Norways coolest (and most expensive) flower pot!

James Toseland third, Casey Stoner fastest

01 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland third, Casey Stoner fastest

British rider James Toseland claimed a morale-boosting third place finish on the final day of testing at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia today. Get all the latest from the Phillip Island...