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Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha bosses have spoken of their delight at Valentino Rossi’s pledge that he will sign a new two-year contract to continue riding a factory YZR-M1 until the end of 2010 at least. The Italian is on...

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Despite intense rumours that Nicky Hayden has already penned a deal with Ducati’s factory squad, JIR Scot Honda bosses want the American in 2009 in a swap deal with current rider Andrea...

Ducati target Mika Kallio for MotoGP ride

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ducati has confirmed making an approach to current 250GP world championship leader Mika Kallio for 2009. Factory team boss Livio Suppo confirmed the Finn is on a list of potential targets and he held...

Suzuki not concerned by Chris Vermeulen talks

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki bosses insist they are not overly concerned that current factory rider Chris Vermeulen is in talks with rival teans as his future remains uncertain for 2009. Chris Vermeulen keen to stay at...

Ben Spies happy after Indianopolis test

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies declared himself satisfied with a two-day tyre test session at the new Indianapolis circuit this week, even though was beaten to the best time by Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa. This week’s...