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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi’s Bridgestone switch ‘major loss’ for Michelin

26 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi’s Bridgestone switch ‘major loss’ for Michelin

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess has told MCN the Italian’s controversial switch to Bridgestone tyres for 2008 is a big blow for rivals Michelin. Rossi will make his Bridgestone debut...

MotoGP: Michelin happy to give Valentino Rossi early Bridgestone release

26 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Michelin happy to give Valentino Rossi early Bridgestone release

Michelin boss Jean-Philippe Weber has revealed the French tyre factory never considered banning Valentino Rossi from making his Bridgestone debut until 2008. Despite being furious at Valentino Rossi...

MotoGP: Ducati designer reveals 2008 targets

26 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Ducati designer reveals 2008 targets

The man behind Ducati’s dominant GP7 machine has revealed some of the key performance targets to help keep Casey Stoner ahead of rivals Valentino Rossi and Dani Pedrosa in 2008. Ducati Technical...

MotoGP Jerez test: James Toseland set for Jerez test

26 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Jerez test: James Toseland set for Jerez test

James Toseland will be back on track today (Tuesday) when the final MotoGP action of 2007 gets underway at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Following his promising Tech 3 Yamaha YZR-M1 debut in Sepang...

Video: John Hopkin's interviewed at the NEC

23 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MCN caught up with John Hopkins on the Arai stand at the NEC show to se how he has been getting on with his new MotoGP ride. Hopkins has switched from the Suzuki to the Kawasaki ZX-RR and you can see how he is getting on in the video below.

NEC Video: James Toseland on his Sepang test and his move to MotoGP

23 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MCN caught up with World Superbike champion and MotoGP hopefull James Toseland at the NEC to discuss his recent test in Sepang and his hopes for the coming season. Check out the video below to hear what James has to say about his new Tech3 Yamaha.

MotoGP: Rain hampers Bradley Smith's Aprilia debut

21 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Rain hampers Bradley Smith's Aprilia debut

Poor weather in Jerez has severely disrupted Bradley Smith’s factory Aprilia debut.  The British rider didn’t complete a single lap yesterday on the second day of a three-day 125 and 250GP test...

MotoGP: Manuel Poggiali to make 250GP comeback in 2008

19 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Manuel Poggiali to make 250GP comeback in 2008

Double world champion Manuel Poggiali is to make a comeback in the 2008 world 250 championship. The 24-year-old has signed a deal with the Italian-based Campetella Aprilia team to return to action...

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland buoyed by impressive MotoGP debut

17 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland buoyed by impressive MotoGP debut

James Toseland ended his first MotoGP test in Sepang today in positive and confident mood as he lapped within 1.5s of world champion Casey Stoner’s fastest Malaysian GP time. The double World...

MotoGP Sepang test: Randy de Puniet crashes again in Sepang

17 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Randy de Puniet crashes again in Sepang

Randy de Puniet suffered his second crash on the final day of the Sepang test session, but was relieved to learn that he hadn’t broken his right hand as was first feared. The French rider, who again...

MotoGP Sepang test: John Hopkins unhurt in second Sepang crash

17 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: John Hopkins unhurt in second Sepang crash

Factory Kawasaki rider John Hopkins escaped with cuts on his left elbow after he suffered a high-speed crash on the final day of testing in Sepang. The American had completed 46 laps when he lost the...

MotoGP Sepang test: Aussie duo Chris Vermeulen and Ant West end Sepang test with crashes

17 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Aussie duo Chris Vermeulen and Ant West end Sepang test with crashes

Chris Vermeulen and Anthony West had a painful end to the Sepang test session today when both crashed late on the final day in the same corner. Factory Suzuki rider Vermeulen was the first to go down...

MotoGP Sepang test: Loris Capirossi impressed with new 2008 Suzuki prototype

16 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Loris Capirossi impressed with new 2008 Suzuki prototype

Italian Loris Capirossi beat his best Ducati 800cc race lap at the Sepang circuit by 0.7sec as he got his first chance to test Suzuki’s 2008 prototype factory GSV-R machine today. Loris Capirossi’s...

MotoGP Sepang test: Randy de Puniet impresses on Honda with Ohlins suspension

16 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Randy de Puniet impresses on Honda with Ohlins suspension

French rider Randy de Puniet continued his impressive early winter testing form in Sepang today as he ran his LCR Honda for the first time on Ohlins suspension. Click here to read how Randy de Puniet...

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland happier and faster in Sepang

16 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland happier and faster in Sepang

James Toseland was a much happier figure in the Sepang paddock tonight as he made a big improvement on only his second day of testing for the Tech 3 Yamaha squad in Malaysia. Click here to see James...

MotoGP Sepang test: Kawasaki new boy John Hopkins takes top spot on day two

16 November 2007 by Sarah Carnell

MotoGP Sepang test: Kawasaki new boy John Hopkins takes top spot on day two

Kawasaki’s John Hopkins was the fastest man on day two of the Sepang MotoGP test. The former Rizla Suzuki rider recorded a best time of 2:02.200 at the Malaysian circuit with his former team-mate,...

We Won the MotoGP competition!

16 November 2007 by Brakenow

We Won the MotoGP competition!

Wow, we’ve won the MCN Valencia MotoGP competition. We had to put into no more than 30 words why we should spend the weekend at the Valencia MotoGP with the motorcycle tour operator Toursareus. Easy,...

MotoGP Sepang test: John Hopkins suffers first Kawasaki crash

15 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: John Hopkins suffers first Kawasaki crash

Kawasaki new boy John Hopkins was another victim of Sepang’s tight first corner this morning as he walked away unhurt from a spill. Click here to see video of James Toseland’s first MotoGP...

MotoGP Sepang test: Nicky Hayden crashes unhurt in Sepang

15 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Nicky Hayden crashes unhurt in Sepang

Former world champion Nicky Hayden had a nightmare start to the Sepang test session today when he crashed his 2007 factory Honda after just four laps. Click here to read why Dani Pedrosa is not in...

MotoGP Sepang test: Randy de Puniet crashes but sets fastest time at rain-hit Sepang

15 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Randy de Puniet crashes but sets fastest time at rain-hit Sepang

Frenchman Randy de Puniet posted the fast time on a rain-hit opening day of testing in Malaysia.  Click here to see James Toseland’s first MotoGP crash The LCR Honda rider clocked a best time of...

MotoGP Sepang test: Dani Pedrosa skips Sepang test session

15 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: Dani Pedrosa skips Sepang test session

Dani Pedrosa has opted to miss this week’s three-day test session at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, preferring to wait for engine improvements on Honda’s new factory RC212V 800cc machine.  Click...

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland talks Yamaha MotoGP debut

15 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland talks Yamaha MotoGP debut

James Toseland shrugged off an early crash on his Yamaha debut in Sepang today as the British rider had an eventful start to his MotoGP career. Click here to see James Toseland’s first MotoGP...

Video exclusive: Toseland's first MotoGP crash

15 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade, Matthew Birt

Video exclusive: Toseland's first MotoGP crash

James Toseland came a cropper in his first outing on his new Yamaha MotoGP bike, crashing on only his sixth lap on the bike and you can see our exclusive video of the crash below. Click here to read...

MotoGP Sepang test: Heavy rain affects practice as Randy de Puniet goes fastest

15 November 2007 by Sarah Carnell

MotoGP Sepang test: Heavy rain affects practice as Randy de Puniet goes fastest

Heavy rain has interrupted day one of the three day MotoGP test in Sepang. LCR Honda’s Randy de Puniet set the fastest time of the day with a 2:03.033. He was also the fastest rider in the opening...

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland crashes at test

15 November 2007 by Sarah Carnell

MotoGP Sepang test: James Toseland crashes at test

Britain’s James Toseland has had a baptism of fire in to MotoGP as he crashed out of his first official test session in Sepang today. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider was unhurt as he came off his YZR-M1 and...

Toseland gives thumbs up to Qatar night race for 08

13 November 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Toseland gives thumbs up to Qatar night race for 08

James Toseland is one of five MotoGP riders to give the all clear to a floodlit night race at the Qatar circuit in 2008. Part of the track was set up with floodlights today (Tuesday, November 13) and...

MotoGP Valencia 2007 Winners

12 November 2007 by Graham Saunders

MotoGP Valencia 2007 Winners

Competition winners David & Margaret Griffin from Wrexham had a wonderful time in Valencia at the MotoGP. We at Toursareus would like to thank MCN for giving their readers a chance to win this...

MotoGP: Bradley Smith to make Aprilia track debut

12 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

MotoGP: Bradley Smith to make Aprilia track debut

Sixteen-year-old MotoGP125 star Bradley Smith gets his first ride on the 125cc Polaris World Aprilia at Jerez next Monday in a scheduled three-day test. This will be Bradley Smith’s first opportunity...

MotoGP: James Toseland in floodlit Qatar test

12 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

MotoGP: James Toseland in floodlit Qatar test

World Superbike champion James Toseland will find out what it might be like to race under floodlights when he joins other MotoGP stars including Loris Capirossi in a track test at Losail Interntional...

MotoGP: Toni Elias to undergo leg surgery

09 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Toni Elias to undergo leg surgery

New Alice Ducati recruit Toni Elias will undergo surgery to remove pins and screws in his left leg later this month. Elias suffered a serious fracture to his femur on the first day of the Dutch TT in...

Rossi Too Ducati in the future???

09 November 2007 by matto3227

Rossi Too Ducati in the future???

Former world MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi said on Friday he would be interesting in riding for Ducati in 2009 if his Yamaha bike does not improve next season. Ducati’s Casey Stoner raced away with...

MotoGP: Suzuki delighted at Loris Capirossi’s impressive start

09 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Suzuki delighted at Loris Capirossi’s impressive start

Suzuki boss Paul Denning has said Loris Capirossi’s impressive GSV-R debut in Valencia earlier this week fully justified the signing of the veteran Italian. Loris Capirossi joined Suzuki to replace...

MotoGP: Tech 3 boss keen to start testing with James Toseland

09 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Tech 3 boss keen to start testing with James Toseland

James Toseland’s new MotoGP team boss has said he can’t wait to begin the British star’s hectic winter testing schedule in Malaysia next week. And Herve Poncharal said James Toseland’s triumph in the...

Audio: Repsol Honda's Nicky Hayden talks 2008

09 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Following a frustrating 2007 for Nicky Hayden the 2006 MotoGP world champion talks about his aim to claim back his title next season. Listen to this interview with Repsol Honda’s Nicky Hayden from the first winter test in Valencia this week as he talks about plans for 2008 and family weddings. Read MCN next week (November 14, 2007) for a full round-up of the Valencia MotoGP test.

The Doctors in Valencia

08 November 2007 by colinpage123

The Doctors in Valencia

My Wife and Brother in law at This years Valencia Moto GP. We were asked for about one hundred and fifty photos on the Saturday.

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi believes Casey Stoner will get stronger in 2008

08 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi believes Casey Stoner will get stronger in 2008

Valentino Rossi reckons Ducati rival Casey Stoner will prove to be an even bigger threat in 2008. The Italian, who is currently recovering from three broken bones in his right hand after a massive...