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Danger is part of the attraction, says Casey Stoner

22 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Danger is part of the attraction, says Casey Stoner

Casey Stoner reckons fear and danger are two of the major reasons why riders love bike racing so much. The Australian gave a heartfelt answer when asked his feelings on the recent Misano crash that...

Andrea Dovizioso not ruling out Gresini Honda

21 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso not ruling out Gresini Honda

Andrea Dovizioso has refused to blame his reluctance to move the Gresini Honda squad in 2011 on a strained relationship with fellow Italian Marco Simoncelli. Dovizioso’s contract saga with HRC...

Dani Pedrosa urges caution on Honda team changes

21 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa urges caution on Honda team changes

Dani Pedrosa has told Honda not to tamper with its factory MotoGP squad as a row between HRC management and title sponsor Repsol escalates. Pedrosa signed a new two-year deal at the Motorland Aragon...

Toni Elias confident of MotoGP return

21 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Moto2 world title favourite Toni Elias is confident he will be back in MotoGP next season. Elias, who has won six races in Moto2 this season, is desperate for a return to MotoGP just one season after he was bombed out of the premier class. Elias lost his Gresini Honda ride in 2009 but has been in talks with Suzuki, Tech 3 Yamaha and Fausto Gresini about a rapid return. He also spoke to the...

March 20 set for Valentino Rossi's Ducati debut

21 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

March 20 set for Valentino Rossi's Ducati debut

Valentino Rossi will make his Ducati race debut in Qatar on March 20, 2011. The first chance for European fans to see the Italian in race action for Ducati will be on April 3 at the Spanish Grand Prix...

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to miss end of season?

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to miss end of season?

Valentino Rossi might miss the final two races of the MotoGP campaign in Estoril and Valencia to undergo surgery on his badly damaged right shoulder. Rossi hinted that he would opt for surgery after...

Aragon MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo loses podium record

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo loses podium record

Jorge Lorenzo saw his hopes of extending his 100 per cent podium record in the 2010 MotoGP world championship ended in late drama at the Motorland Aragon circuit. The Fiat Yamaha rider briefly led the...

Aragon MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with fighting fifth

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with fighting fifth

Ben Spies produced a masterclass in late braking and stunning overtaking to continue his hugely impressive rookie MotoGP campaign at the new Motorland Aragon track in Spain. The reigning World...

Aragon MotoGP: Nicky Hayden toasts second Ducati podium

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Nicky Hayden toasts second Ducati podium

Nicky Hayden was in jubilant mood after scoring only his second Ducati podium with a brilliant last lap overtake on world championship favourite Jorge Lorenzo at the Motorland Aragon. The Kentucky...

Aragon MotoGP: Early error hits Dani Pedrosa's hat-trick hopes

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Early error hits Dani Pedrosa's hat-trick hopes

Dani Pedrosa was left to rue a first corner mistake that dented his hopes of recording a third successive MotoGP victory at the Motorland Aragon track. The Repsol Honda was looking to fight his way to...

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner delighted to end winless run

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner delighted to end winless run

Casey Stoner ended his long victory drought in MotoGP in emphatic fashion at the Motorland Aragon track yesterday. The Australian was never threatened once he quickly disposed of Jorge Lorenzo on the...

Aragon MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso 'angry' after late exit

20 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso 'angry' after late exit

Andrea Dovizioso was left cursing a missed podium opportunity after two early mistakes and a last lap crash in an eventful Motorland Aragon MotoGP race. The Italian made big mistakes in successive...

Colin Edwards to partner Cal Crutchlow in 2011

19 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards to partner Cal Crutchlow in 2011

Colin Edwards has signed a new Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha deal at the Motorland Aragon track in Spain today. The Texan’s new contract means he will partner British rider and former World Supersport...

Aragon MotoGP: Stoner triumphant

19 September 2010 by MCN

Aragon MotoGP: Stoner triumphant

Casey Stoner romped to victory in Aragon today on the Ducati finishing over five seconds ahead of Dani Pedrosa on the Repsol Honda. Nicky Hayden took third place with Jorge Lorenzo in fourth on the...

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi fears tough race

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi fears tough race

Valentino Rossi expects a tough Motorland Aragon MotoGP race tomorrow after he could only qualify in a disappointing seventh place on the grid. The Italian made a vital mistake on his final flying lap...

Aragon MotoGP: New set-up boost for Casey Stoner

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: New set-up boost for Casey Stoner

Aussie Casey Stoner thanked a radical new set-up for helping him storm to his first pole position since the opening race of the season at the Motorland Aragon track today. A best lap of 1.48.942 was...

Aragon MotoGP: Late mistake costs Dani Pedrosa pole

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Late mistake costs Dani Pedrosa pole

Dani Pedrosa was left to rue a last lap error that denied him the opportunity to claim a fifth pole position of the season at the new Motorland Aragon track this afternoon. The Repsol Honda rider...

Aragon MotoGP: Top speed blunts Jorge Lorenzo’s challenge

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Top speed blunts Jorge Lorenzo’s challenge

Yamaha’s top speed deficit left Jorge Lorenzo hoping that the Japanese factory will roll out a more powerful YZR-M1 motor at its forthcoming home race at the Twin Ring Motegi. Lorenzo maintained his...

Aragon MotoGP: Scott Redding aims for podium

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Scott Redding aims for podium

British rider Scott Redding is confident he can challenge for a second Moto2 rostrum finish in the last three races after he narrowly missed claiming a career first pole position at the Motorland...

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner claims brilliant pole

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner claims brilliant pole

Casey Stoner stormed to his first pole position since the opening race of 2010 in Qatar with a stunning lap of the state-of-art Motorland Aragon track this afternoon. Just over 90 seconds of the...

Aragon MotoGP: Scott Redding just misses stunning maiden pole position

18 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Scott Redding just misses stunning maiden pole position

Scott Redding was denied a brilliant maiden career pole position by just 0.041s at the spectacular new Motorland Aragon track this afternoon. The British looked destined to claim a stunning Moto2 pole...

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi happy with rain speed

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi happy with rain speed

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi declared himself satisfied after the premier class field encountered a mixed day of weather at the new Motorland Aragon track. The Fiat Yamaha rider was...

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner gives new track lukewarm reception

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner gives new track lukewarm reception

Casey Stoner might have topped the timesheets in a wet second MotoGP practice session at the Motorland Aragon track today, but the Australian wasn’t overly impressed with the stunning new Spanish...

Aragon MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa unfazed by poor wet session

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa unfazed by poor wet session

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa blamed an electronics glitch for leaving him woefully off the pace in this afternoon’s rain-hit second practice session at the spectacular new Motorland Aragon...

Aragon MotoGP: Rain gives Ben Spies confidence boost

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Rain gives Ben Spies confidence boost

Ben Spies is confident that come rain or shine he will be able to extend his brilliant recent run in the 2010 MotoGP world championship in Spain this weekend. The Texan has finished top rookie and top...

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner tops wet second session

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner tops wet second session

Ducati rider Casey Stoner won an exciting duel with 2010 MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo to top the timesheets at the end of a rain-hit second practice session at the Motorland Aragon...

Aragon MotoGP: Scott Redding third in second Moto2 session

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Scott Redding third in second Moto2 session

Scott Redding ended a rain-hit second Moto2 practice session at the Motorland Aragon circuit with the third quickest time this afternoon. The 17-year-old, who was 11th in this morning’s session,...

Aragon MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa continues golden run

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa continues golden run

Dani Pedrosa’s golden run of form in 2010 showed no sign of relenting this morning when he dominated the opening MotoGP practice session at the new Motorland Aragon track in Spain.  With Friday...

Aragon MotoGP: Kev Coghlan fourth in Moto2 opener

17 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Kev Coghlan fourth in Moto2 opener

British rider Kev Coghlan made an impressive start at the new Motorland Aragon track this morning after he set the fourth quickest time in opening Moto2 practice. The 22-year-old has a wild card slot...

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi undecided on shoulder surgery

16 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Valentino Rossi undecided on shoulder surgery

Valentino Rossi reckons he’s still not committed himself 100 per cent to having surgery on his damaged right shoulder at the end of the 2010 MotoGP world championship. Earlier this week the...

Aragon MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa signs new Honda deal

16 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa signs new Honda deal

Dani Pedrosa has penned a new two-year deal with Honda. The expected announcement finally arrived at the new Motorland Aragon track earlier today with the Spaniard signing for 2011 and 2012.  Pedrosa...

Aragon MotoGP: Spanish duo aim for more success

16 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Spanish duo aim for more success

Having won the last 11 MotoGP races between them, it is hard to back against home duo Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa from triumphing in this weekend’s inaugural Motorland Aragon race. Pedrosa arrives...

Aragon MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista targets top six

16 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista targets top six

Alvaro Bautista believes he can challenge for top six finishes in the final part of the 2010 MotoGP world championship.  The Spaniard has had a tough rookie campaign in the premier class but has...

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner to try radical new set-up

16 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Aragon MotoGP: Casey Stoner to try radical new set-up

Casey Stoner has told MCN that he will experiment with a radically different set-up on his factory Ducati machine in the first Motorland Aragon MotoGP this weekend. The 24-year-old hasn’t won a race...

Rossi to undergo shoulder op

15 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Rossi to undergo shoulder op

Valentino Rossi is to have an operation on the shoulder he injured earlier this year in a motocross accident – according to an interview with Sky Italia. Rossi broke his tibia and fibula in a crash at...

Scott Redding ready for Aragon

15 September 2010 by Matthew Birt

Scott Redding ready for Aragon

Scott Redding has insisted being in the right frame of mind to return to Moto2 action at the spectacular Motorland Aragon track in Spain this weekend. The 17-year-old British rider was involved in a...