Misano MotoGP 2016

Ben Spies happy with 2011 prototype Yamaha

Ben Spies happy with 2011 prototype Yamaha

American Ben Spies declared himself satisfied with his debut on board Yamaha’s 2011 prototype YZR-M1 in Brno yesterday. With Valentino Rossi banned from testing the new bike because of his big money...

Brno Test: Jorge Lorenzo fast on 2011 prototype Yamaha

Brno Test: Jorge Lorenzo fast on 2011 prototype Yamaha

Jorge Lorenzo was immediately fast on a 2011 prototype factory Yamaha YZR-M1 in Brno yesterday as the Japanese factory began plotting how to defeat defecting Valentino Rossi at Ducati next...

Brno Test: Casey Stoner second but no major breakthrough

Brno Test: Casey Stoner second but no major breakthrough

Casey Stoner finished yesterday’s rain-hit Brno MotoGP test in second place but remains unsure whether new Ohlins front forks have solved some issues with his factory Ducati GP10. The 24-year-old only...

Brno Test: No fork boost for Nicky Hayden

Brno Test: No fork boost for Nicky Hayden

Nicky Hayden’s hopes that a new Ohlins front fork would help boost his confidence in the front-end of his factory Ducati GP10 failed to materialise in Brno yesterday. The American opted to participate...

Brno MotoGP: Magnificent seven for Jorge Lorenzo

Brno MotoGP: Magnificent seven for Jorge Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo’s relentless march towards his first MotoGP world title continued in Brno with the Spaniard romping to a seventh win of 2010. The Fiat Yamaha rider was rarely threatened once he produced...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi puzzled at dismal fifth

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi puzzled at dismal fifth

Valentino Rossi was puzzled at his failure to come close to challenging for a podium finish in the Czech Republic MotoGP race at Brno. Optimistic that he could contend for a second successive podium...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner satisfied but not happy

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner satisfied but not happy

A fifth consecutive podium finish left Casey Stoner satisfied rather than happy as his winless streak extended to 11 races in Brno. Stoner took third from Ben Spies on lap nine but by that time...

Brno MotoGP: Front grip issue costs Ben Spies podium

Brno MotoGP: Front grip issue costs Ben Spies podium

A front tyre grip issue that hit several riders in the Brno race was picked out as the main reason for Ben Spies failing to record a second premier class podium finish. The Texan was holding his own...

Brno MotoGP: Lucky escape for Andrea Dovizioso

Brno MotoGP: Lucky escape for Andrea Dovizioso

Andrea Dovizioso had a lucky escape today when he crashed out of podium contention during the Czech Republic MotoGP race. The Italian had passed Casey Stoner on lap three but just one lap later and he...

Ducati confirm Valentino Rossi signing

Ducati confirm Valentino Rossi signing

Ducati has made official the worst kept secret in MotoGP racing by confirming it has captured Valentino Rossi on a big money two-year deal. Valentino Rossi: ‘My work at Yamaha is finished’ As was...

Valentino Rossi: 'My work at Yamaha is finished’

Valentino Rossi: 'My work at Yamaha is finished’

Valentino Rossi said the time was right for him to complete a lucrative switch to Ducati in 2011. Ducati confirm Valentino Rossi signing The Italian icon will partner Nicky Hayden in the Bologna...

Yamaha confirm Valentino Rossi departure

Yamaha confirm Valentino Rossi departure

Yamaha have confirmed that Valentino Rossi will quit at the end of the 2010 MotoGP world championship, the Italian completing a big money switch to rivals Ducati, as was exclusively revealed by MCN at...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo cruises to seventh win

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo cruises to seventh win

Jorge Lorenzo stamped his authority all over the MotoGP world championship again this afternoon with yet another convincing victory in Brno. The Spaniard became only the third rider in history to...

Brno MotoGP: Elias victorious in Moto2

Brno MotoGP: Elias victorious in Moto2

Gresini Racing Moto2 rider Toni Elias took the win in the Moto2 race at this weekend’s Brno MotoGP round. Second place went to Yuki Takahashi for Tech 3 Racing, leaving Fimmco Speed Up rider Andrea...

Brno MotoGP: Rain dampens Bradley Smith’s spirits

Brno MotoGP: Rain dampens Bradley Smith’s spirits

Bradley Smith’s hopes of a first 125GP victory in 2010 were ended by a short rain shower just seconds before the start of today’s Brno race in the Czech Republic Starting on pole position for the...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner hampered by rear grip issue

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner hampered by rear grip issue

Casey Stoner said his failure to overcome a rear grip issue cost him the chance to claim a front row start for tomorrow’s Czech Republic MotoGP clash at the Brno circuit. The Aussie logged the fourth...

Brno MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with best ever qualifying

Brno MotoGP: Ben Spies thrilled with best ever qualifying

Ben Spies was just 40 seconds away from claiming a stunning maiden pole position in MotoGP after a dramatic end to qualifying at the Brno circuit today. A best lap of 1.56.846 clocked in the final...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi angry after mistake

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi angry after mistake

Valentino Rossi was left cursing a crucial late mistake that the Italian believes robbed him of the chance to challenge for only his second pole position of the season. The reigning world champion was...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo rues worst session of year

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo rues worst session of year

Jorge Lorenzo admitted he was lucky on two counts as his bid for a sixth successive pole position ended in a cloud of dust and gravel at Brno today. The Fiat Yamaha rider was bidding to move up from...

Brno MotoGP: Nicky Hayden suffers wrist damage in big crash

Brno MotoGP: Nicky Hayden suffers wrist damage in big crash

Nicky Hayden is anticipating a gruelling Czech Republic MotoGP clash tomorrow after he chipped a bone in his left wrist after a heavy crash during qualifying.  The 2006 world champion will start the...

Brno MotoGP: Tomizawa on Moto2 pole

Brno MotoGP: Tomizawa on Moto2 pole

Technomag-CIP rider Shoya Tomizawa will start from pole position in tomorrow’s Brno Moto2 clash after dominating today’s qualifying session. Starting in second place is Fimmco Speed Up rider...

Brno MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa denies Ben Spies stunning pole position

Brno MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa denies Ben Spies stunning pole position

A brilliant late attack from Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa denied Ben Spies a stunning maiden MotoGP pole position at the Brno circuit this afternoon. Just 40 seconds remained of the decisive...

Brno MotoGP: Aragon on standby for crucial test

Brno MotoGP: Aragon on standby for crucial test

Poor weather that had threatened Monday’s crucial test session at the Brno circuit might see the session cancelled and run next month at the new Motorland Aragon track in Spain. Teams will meet at 9am...

Brno MotoGP: Bradley Smith secures first 2010 pole position

Brno MotoGP: Bradley Smith secures first  2010 pole position

Bradley Smith romped to his first 125GP pole position of the 2010 campaign with a brilliant display at the Brno circuit this afternoon. The Oxfordshire rider, who topped the practice timesheets in...

Brno MotoGP: Randy de Puniet vows to brave pain

Brno MotoGP: Randy de Puniet vows to brave pain

Heroic Randy de Puniet has vowed to ride on and contest Sunday’s Czech Republic MotoGP race despite nearly suffering what would have been a disastrous crash during opening practice today. Making a...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi satisfied with third

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi satisfied with third

Valentino Rossi’s impressive recovery from a broken right leg continued in Brno today when the reigning world champion ended opening MotoGP practice with the third quickest time. The Italian suffered...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner doubts Ducati parts boost

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner doubts Ducati parts boost

Aussie Casey Stoner doubts Ducati will be able to roll out a raft of new parts to help bring its factory GP10 into winning contention in MotoGP. Stoner’s tough 2010 campaign continued in Brno today...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo expects faster pace

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo expects faster pace

Jorge Lorenzo played down his impressive return to MotoGP action in Brno this afternoon.  Back after a two-week summer break, the 23-year-old topped the timesheets with a best time of 1.57.215...

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner struggling in seventh

Brno MotoGP: Casey Stoner struggling in seventh

Casey Stoner’s hopes of ending his long MotoGP victory drought hit trouble in Brno today as the Australian was left languishing down in seventh place on the practice leaderboard. The 24-year-old was a...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo continues domination

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo continues domination

Jorge Lorenzo started the second half of the 2010 MotoGP campaign as he ended the first – on top and in dominant form at Brno. The Spaniard, who was won six out of nine races so far this season,...

Brno MotoGP: British duo in 125GP practice top six

Brno MotoGP: British duo in 125GP practice top six

Bradley Smith and Danny Webb made a fast return to action in Brno today as both claimed a place in the top six at the end of the opening 125GP practice session. Smith was second quickest as he tries...

Brno MotoGP: No test for new Suter BMW 1000cc bike

Brno MotoGP: No test for new Suter BMW 1000cc bike

Swiss tuner Eskil Suter will not go ahead with a planned test of a new MotoGP project powered by a tuned BMW engine at next week’s Brno test in the Czech Republic. Suter has been working on a new...

Brno MotoGP: Toni Elias banned from Moto2 practice

Brno MotoGP: Toni Elias banned from Moto2 practice

Toni Elias has been banned from taking part in today’s opening practice session for the Czech Republic Moto2 clash on Sunday. The Spaniard and his Gresini squad broke strict rules on testing during...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo prepares for new engine test

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo prepares for new engine test

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed he will test a new factory Yamaha YZR-M1 motor in Brno next Monday. The Spaniard, who holds a commanding 72-point lead over closest rival...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi doubts victory hopes

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi doubts victory hopes

Valentino Rossi has again played down hopes of victory in Sunday’s Czech Republic MotoGP race in Brno. The 31-year-old though did confirm on the eve of the 10th race of the campaign today that an...

Brno MotoGP: Randy de Puniet cleared for remarkable return

Brno MotoGP: Randy de Puniet cleared for remarkable return

Randy de Puniet will make a stunning MotoGP comeback tomorrow (Friday) in Brno just 26 days after his broke his left leg in two places. The Frenchman will complete a remarkable recovery when he rides...