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China MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista secures 250 pole

03 May 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Aprilia’s Alvaro Bautista will begin tomorrow’s 250GP race from pole position after hanging on to his dominance from yesterday in Shanghai. The Spaniard did improve on his time from the first...

China MotoGP: Colin Edwards claims Shanghai pole

03 May 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Yamaha has secured a pole position for the fourth time this season at the China MotoGP, but this time it was veteran rider Colin Edwards who shot to the top of the timesheets on his final lap of the...

China MotoGP: Bradley Smith takes third pole of the season

03 May 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s Bradley Smith will start the China 125GP from pole position for the third time this season after putting in an impressive display in the second qualifying session this morning. The Polaris...

China MotoGP: John Hopkins targets podium

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins is confident he can mount a serious challenge for a repeat podium in Shanghai this weekend after he finished the opening day of free practice in an encouraging fifth place. The American...

China MotoGP John Surtees supported 125GP team unveiled

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

A new 125GP team spearheaded by British motorsport icon John Surtees has been officially unveiled on the first day of the China MotoGP in Shanghai today (Friday). The Maxtra team, which will have...

China MotoGP: James Toseland upbeat despite 13th place

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland says he’s not overly concerned after his China debut saw him finish the opening day of free practice down in 13th place. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider had only ever seen the...

China MotoGP: Valentino Rossi hails best day of 2008

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reckons the opening day of the China GP was his best of 2008 as he topped the timesheets after the first two free practice sessions at a hot and humid Shanghai. The Fiat Yamaha rider...

China MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo major doubt after massive high-side

02 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo will bravely try and ride through the pain barrier tomorrow after he suffered a fractured left ankle in a massive high-side crash in Shanghai earlier...

China MotoGP: Valentino Rossi ‘curious’ ahead of Shanghai showdown

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reckons he is curious to discover whether his factory Yamaha can mount a sustained victory challenge on a track suited to Bridgestone tyres when he bids to end a seven race losing...

China MotoGP: Nicky Hayden admits speed fear

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

American Nicky Hayden has admitted a lack of top speed could prove to be a severe handicap in this weekend’s Shanghai MotoGP clash. The China venue features the longest straight on the world...

China MotoGP: Colin Edwards wants new Yamaha deal

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Texan Colin Edwards has again stated his desire to remain in MotoGP after the 2008 season. Talking on the eve of this weekend’s China MotoGP clash in Shanghai, the Tech 3 Yamaha rider confirmed he no...

China MotoGP: Toni Elias confident in Ducati

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Struggling Spaniard Toni Elias has backed Ducati and Bridgestone to help him turn round his fortunes after a dismal start to 2008. Elias has scored just four points in the opening three races and like...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi ready for Shanghai showdown

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes the acid test of how much Bridgestone tyres have enhanced his chances of claiming back the MotoGP world crown will come in this weekend’s China clash. Rossi heads to the Far...

China MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo confident after arm operation

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Rookie sensation Jorge Lorenzo has admitted he is confident he will pose a serious threat in this weekend’s China MotoGP clash having recovered from recent arm surgery. The 20-year-old Spaniard had a...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner bullish about title prospects

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner reckons it is too early to begin to worry about the defence of his world title slipping away as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing run in Shanghai this weekend. The Aussie...

China MotoGP: Eugene Laverty ready after nightmare build-up

01 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Irish 250GP privateer Eugene Laverty is confident he can register another points-scoring finish in Shanghai this weekend after he endured a nightmare journey to the Far East. The Blusens Aprilia has...