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MotoGP: Software glitch likely cause of Valentino Rossi’s Valencia retirement

08 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha has revealed a software glitch in its electronics system was the probable cause of Valentino Rossi’s Valencia retirement last Sunday that cost the Italian second place in the MotoGP world...

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden worried by Valentino Rossi’s Bridgestone switch

08 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden fears Valentino Rossi’s switch to Bridgestone tyres in 2008 will make it tougher for Michelin to fight back next season. Bridgestone now has Valentino Rossi...

Legend Sheene lives on

08 November 2007 by Jeff Waller

I took this picture at Valencia at the MotoGP on Sunday. The Legend lives on. I’m sure he was looking down and saying “I could beat that F***ing lot with a fag in my mouth” ! Kind regards Jeff...

My son and Marco Melandri

07 November 2007 by lee bedson

This is a picture of my son josh with Moto GP rider Marco Melandri at East Midlands airport ready for valencia.

MotoGP: Loris Capirossi eager to try 2008 Suzuki in Sepang

07 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi said he is keen to evaluate Suzuki’s prototype 2008 factory GSV-R machine in Malaysia next week after he made a positive start to winter testing in Valencia. The Italian made his...

MotoGP: Yamaha promise Jorge Lorenzo full support

07 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha has assured double world 250 champion Jorge Lorenzo he will be given identical technical support to Valentino Rossi in 2008 after he made a solid start to his MotoGP career in Valencia. Jorge...

Casey Stoner ends Valencia test fastest

07 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner ended the first test session in preparation for the 2008 season in Valencia today with the fastest time. Riding a slightly modified version of his 2007 factory...

Video: MotoGP: 2008 winter test on track for teams

07 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Check out the video below as MCN’s MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt gets action from the first test of the 2008 MotoGP motorcycles in Valencia. Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha are among the teams who have been out testing at the Spanish track yesterday and today. Jorge Lorenzo on the Yamaha YZR-M1 is one of several riders testing bikes for the first time.

MotoGP: Picture special Valencia winter test

07 November 2007 by Liam Marsden

Check out these pictures taken at the first winter MotoGP test in Valencia. Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki and Yamaha were among the teams at the two day test with their first real chance to see what their...

MotoGP: Michelin and Bridgestone confident data will remain secret at Yamaha

07 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Michelin and Bridgestone bosses laid down a series of non-negotiable demands to ensure critical tyre and development information isn’t leaked inside Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team next season. There...

MotoGP: Bridgestone eager to begin work with Valentino Rossi

07 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Bridgestone boss Hiroshi Yamada said he is looking forward to prospect of working with Valentino Rossi in 2008, despite being one of the Italian’s fiercest critics in his bid to ditch Michelin. Yamada...

Journalist's mishap with Nicky Hayden's MotoGP Honda

07 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

At Valencia a select number of journalists have been given the chance to ride the MotoGP machines of the 2007 season. You’ll be able to see updates from MCN’s Michael Neeves on this site, and also in...

Babe of the day

07 November 2007 by Liam Marsden

Todays babe of the day. Don’t forget there are 28 new motorcycle launches, in MCN, Wednesday, November 7, 2007.

MotoGP: Casey Stoner tops first day of 2008 winter testing

06 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner started preparations for the defence of his title in Valencia today, immediately continuing his dominant form that won him 10 races last season. With Casey Stoner...

MotoGP: Loris Capirossi impresses on Suzuki debut

06 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Veteran Italian Loris Capirossi was the most impressive of the several riders who changed machinery in the first winter test for the 2008 season in Valencia today. Making his debut on Suzuki’s factory...

MotoGP: Engine glitch stalls Nicky Hayden’s 2008 Honda debut

06 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden’s first chance to evaluate Honda’s new factory RC212V in Valencia today (Tuesday) was beset by problems as he completed only 14 laps on the 2008 V4. A problem with a new pneumatic valve...

MotoGP: Ducati not pursuing Michelin deal

06 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Ducati bosses refused to deny in Valencia they had contacted Michelin in response to Valentino Rossi’s controversial move to Bridgestone. Disgruntled at the way Valentino Rossi’s switch to use the...

Video: MotoGP: 2008 MotoGP season gets underway in Valencia

06 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

The 2008 MotoGP world championship has kicked off today (Tuesday) in Valencia, and we have video of a host of riders getting their first opportunity to test new machinery. Today’s test session, which kicked off at 2pm local time, saw John Hopkins make his Kawasaki debut, Loris Capirossi jump on Suzuki’s GSV-R machine, and Marco Melandri join world champion Casey Stoner in Ducati’s factory squad.

Rossi just after his Valencia crash

06 November 2007 by hioctaine

A pic of Rossi just after he fell off at Valencia.

MotoGP: Michael Schumacher stuns in Ducati 800 MotoGP ride

05 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Ferrari Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has shown he is no slouch on two wheels today in Valencia with an incredible performance on Casey Stoner’s world championship-winning factory...

MotoGP: Yamaha admit Bridgestone tyres switch is 'risky'

05 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s factory Yamaha MotoGP team boss admitted the Italian’s controversial switch to Bridgestone tyres in 2008 is a massive risk. But Davide Brivio said Yamaha had no choice but to support...

Nicky Hayden catches first glimpse of 2008 Honda

05 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden has caught a first glimpse of the new 2008 Honda RC212V 800 that he will debut in Valencia tomorrow (Tuesday). The former world champion spotted the new bike in the Repsol Honda garage...

MotoGP: Michelin confident despite Valentino Rossi departure

05 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Michelin believe they still have a big enough talent pool to help wrestle back the MotoGP world championship from rivals Bridgestone in 2008. While Bridgestone now have world champion Casey Stoner and...

Babe of the day

05 November 2007 by Liam Marsden

MCN’s babe of the day.

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi confirms Bridgestone tyre switch

04 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

As was revealed by MCN last month in Phillip Island, Valentino Rossi has today confirmed he will switch to Bridgestone tyres in 2008. An official announcement has just been made by Yamaha in Valencia,...

Valencia MotoGP Reaction: Dani Pedrosa thrills home fans with Valencia win

04 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa thrilled a massive home crowd of 132,500 with a Valencia victory that snatched second place in the world championship from injured rival Valentino Rossi. The Repsol Honda rider, who had...

Valencia MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner ends dream season with second

04 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner ended his brilliant 2007 campaign with second place in Valencia today as he preserved his 100 per cent record of scoring points in all 18 races. For once, the factory Ducati rider didn’t...

Valencia MotoGP Reaction: Emotional John Hopkins leaves Suzuki in style

04 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

American John Hopkins ended his Suzuki career in style today when he claimed third place in his last race for the Japanese factory. Hopkins will begin his new career on Tuesday when he makes his debut...

Valencia MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa wins as Rossi retires from the race

04 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Dani Pedrosa has won the final race of the 2007 MotoGP championship at Valencia for Repsol Honda and Michelin, as newly-crowned champion Casey Stoner is forced to settle for second, and MotoGP legend...

Valencia MotoGP: Mika Kallio wins Valencia 250cc GP

04 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Finnish KTM rider Mika Kallio has taken his second victory of 2007 in Valencia, making it two wins in his first year in the 250cc GP championship. Kallio was joined on the podium by Alex de Angelis,...

Valencia MotoGP: Gabor Talmacsi wins 125cc GP title, as Hector Faubel wins race

04 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Gabor Talmacsi has become the first Hungarian motorcycle racer to win a world championship, despite his Bancaja Aspar team-mate Hector Faubel pressuring Talmacsi up until the final corner. The pair...

Valencia MotoGP: Chaz Davies ruled out but Carlos Checa will race

04 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Hand and wrist injuries suffered in two big high-side crashes have ruled British rider Chaz Davies out of today’s 30-lap Valencia GP. Davies has ligament damage and a small crack in the scaphoid bone...

Valencia MotoGP: Yamaha poised to confirm Bridgestone deal for Valentino Rossi

04 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha is expected to officially confirm today in Valencia that Valentino Rossi will ditch Michelin tyres and race on Bridgestone rubber in the 2008 MotoGP world championship. In a deal largely...

Valencia MotoGP: Jerry Burgess confident Valentino Rossi will race

03 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess is confident the Italian will be fit to ride in tomorrow’s 30-lap Valencia GP, despite suffering three small broken bones in his right hand in a qualifying...

Valencia MotoGP: Mika Kallio on pole for 250cc GP finale

03 November 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Mika Kallio has secured pole position for the 250cc GP at the final round of the 2007 championship at Valencia. It’s the second pole position of 2007 for Kallio, as the 25-year-old Finnish KTM rider...

Valencia MotoGP: Valentino Rossi injured as Dani Pedrosa claims pole position

03 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa stormed to his fourth successive pole position in Valencia this afternoon, but Valentino Rossi suffering multiple fractures in his right hand after a heavy crash overshadowed the...