http://www.motorcyclenews.com/Shared/PageTemplates/Rss.aspx?id=22629&N=343%2520391&Rpp=100(c) 2010, Emap Publications. All rights reserved.30Ben Spies believes his 2010 Monster Yamaha Tech 3 machine will be a competitive package after he impressed again during winter testing in Sepang last week. The Texan made his debut on Yamaha’s new long life in-line four-cylinder motor in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/en/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0910-spies-happy-with-2010-yamaha/?&R=EPI-122060Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAprilia and BMW have not yet stated their intention to be part of the MotoGP world championship when 1000cc four-strokes are allowed to race in 2012. As part of another major shake-up of MotoGP rules, 1000cc four-cylinder bikes with a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0910-aprilia-and-bmw-silent-on-motogp-futures/?&R=EPI-122046Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:13:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDesperate to win its first MotoGP title of the 800cc era and first premier class crown since 2006, Honda unveiled a new management structure during last week’s winter test session at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. One of the most...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0910-honda-reshuffle-factory-team-for-2010/?&R=EPI-122045Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi has decided to step away from commenting on the constant speculation surrounding his future plans in MotoGP. The Italian is in the last year of a two-season deal with Yamaha’s factory MotoGP squad and throughout the winter there...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0910-rossi-cools-future-talk/?&R=EPI-122042Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:21:00 GMTMotorcycle SportScott Redding has been given a massive pre-season boost after it was confirmed that Nicky Hayden’s former MotoGP world championship-winning crew chief Pete Benson is to oversee the British rider’s 2010 campaign in the new Moto2 class. MCN understands Benson...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0810-scott-redding-gets-crew-chief-boost/?&R=EPI-122026Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:48:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCasey Stoner has denied being overly concerned by the impressive performance of Yamaha’s new 2010 YZR-M1 contender after last week’s Sepang test in Malaysia. Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi dominated the two-day session to finish close to 0.4s clear...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0810-stoner-unconcerned-by-yamaha-performance/?&R=EPI-122023Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMTMotorcycle SportTen thousand fans attended Valentino Rossi’s first public appearance in Thailand last weekend. Rossi and Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo took part in a special two-day PR visit immediately after both had finished testing the new factory YZR-M1 at the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0810-10000-fans-turnout-for-rossi-in-thailand/?&R=EPI-122021Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:43:00 GMTMotorcycle SportI've been in to motorcycles for about 22 years or so, and I'm also an amateur photographer. I took this at this MotoGP 125 race and tried this tilt shift effect just for fun.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/Mini-Moto-125GPs/?&R=EPI-122012Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:57:00 GMTMotorcycle SportReigning world champion Valentino Rossi struck a massive early psychological blow against his MotoGP rivals with a dominant performance at the two-day Sepang test.Rossi ended a rain-hit second day with a best time of 2.00.925 – 0.5s faster than his...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0510-Valentino-Rossi-dominates-Sepang-test/?&R=EPI-121999Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:51:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi made the perfect start to his campaign for a 10th world title after he topped the timesheets on the opening day of 2010 winter testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The 30-year-old Italian clocked a best time...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/feb0410-rossi-makes-flying-start-to-2010/?&R=EPI-121965Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:56:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi has hinted that he could prolong his career to race in the new 1000cc MotoGP world championship in 2012. The current 800cc four-stroke format will be scrapped at the end of 2011 with a new 1000cc capacity limit...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/feb0410-1000cc-move-to-entice-rossi-to-stay/?&R=EPI-121964Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportReigning world champion Valentino Rossi has backed Ben Spies to have a successful debut campaign in MotoGP. The Italian believes Texan Spies has all the attributes to be a major threat in 2010 after he won 50 per cent of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/geb0410-rossi-expects-strong-challenge-from-spies/?&R=EPI-121963Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:11:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSpaniard Jorge Lorenzo has spoken about his thoughts ahead of the 2010 MotoGP world championship campaign. Preparing for this third year in Yamaha’s official factory team, the double world 250GP champion talked about his rivalry with team-mate Valentino Rossi and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/feb0410-jorge-lorenzo-q-and-a/?&R=EPI-121962Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:45:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYamaha boss Lin Jarvis is confident that Ben Spies will be a podium threat in his first full season in the MotoGP world championship. After a record-breaking surge to the World Superbike championship last season, the Texan will partner fellow...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0410-yamaha-boss-predicts-ben-spies-podium-challenge/?&R=EPI-121960Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:08:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe controversial issue of data sharing between Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo has taken another twist after Yamaha bosses insisted there will be less sharing of information between the pair next season. Previously, fierce rivals Rossi and Lorenzo have insisted...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0410-more-secrets-at-fiat-yamaha-in-2010/?&R=EPI-121953Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:02:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi’s factory Yamaha boss Davide Brivio has given his thoughts on the forthcoming 2010 MotoGP campaign, including the much talked about future of the reigning world champion. Not surprisingly, Brivio stated Yamaha’s intention to retain Rossi in 2011 should...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0410-factory-yamaha-boss-on-2010/?&R=EPI-121952Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:40:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJorge Lorenzo’s new team boss Wilco Zeelenberg reckons the key to the Spaniard mounting a stronger challenge for MotoGP glory in 2010 will be making fewer mistakes than last season. Zeelenberg, who guided Cal Crutchlow to World Supersport glory last...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0410-fewer-mistaskes-vital-for-jorge-lorenzo/?&R=EPI-121949Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:26:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe introduction of a new 1000cc capacity limit for the 2012 MotoGP world championship campaign will be further discussed at this week’s Sepang test session in Malaysia. MotoGP bosses thrashed out an agreement before Christmas to abandon the current 800cc...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0310-motogp-bosses-set-for-more-1000cc-talks/?&R=EPI-121931Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe Technomag CIP squad has shown off its new Moto2 contender that will challenge for honours in the new 600cc four-stroke world championship class in 2010. The team will run Swiss rider Dominique Aegerter and Japan’s Shoya Tomizawa this season...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0310-siwss-moto2-squad-shows-off-2010-project/?&R=EPI-121930Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:47:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi has reiterated his desire to remain at Yamaha in 2011 if he opts to delay retirement. Rossi’s premier class future has already been the subject of frenzied speculation with the 30-year-old hinting that he would seriously contemplate a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0310-rossi-yamaha-is-my-first-choice/?&R=EPI-121927Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:57:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCasey Stoner reckons rising British star Bradley Smith will be a serious 125GP world title contender in 2010. The Aussie has been monitoring Smith’s career closely and was impressed with the Oxfordshire rider after his breakthrough campaign in 2009. Smith...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0210-stoner-backs-smith-for-title-challenge/?&R=EPI-121898Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:40:00 GMTMotorcycle SportRizla will remain as title sponsor of Suzuki’s factory MotoGP effort in 2010 and 2011, as was first reported by MCN at the beginning of December, Suzuki announced today (Monday) that it had secured a new two-year agreement with ITL...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/February/feb0110-rizla-sign-new-suzuki-deal/?&R=EPI-121865Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:13:00 GMTMotorcycle SportGarry McCoy will make a sensational return to the Grand Prix paddock where he made his name after signing a two-year deal to ride for FB Corse in MotoGP. MCN can confirm that the 37 year old Australian signed a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/31jan-motogp-mccoy/?&R=EPI-121854Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:14:00 GMTMotorcycle SportTech 3 Moto2 boss Herve Poncharal believes Yuki Takahashi and Raffaele de Rosa will be strong contenders for victories in the new 600cc four-stroke world championship in 2010. The pair completed a short but successful one-day test session at the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2910-tech2-moto2-boss-confident-in-riders/?&R=EPI-121837Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDespite poor weather ruining two out of three scheduled test days at the Valencia circuit in Spain, the Tech 3 squad was still happy with an encouraging performance from its new Moto2 contender this week. Having already had one test...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2910-tech-3-moto2-positivi-valencia-test/?&R=EPI-121835Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:46:00 GMTMotorcycle SportScott Redding’s first chance to test for his new Marc VDS Moto2 squad will be at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona on February 17. The Gloucestershire rider will take part in a three-day test session, which is due to be...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jaqn2910-redding-moto2-debut-set-for-catalunya/?&R=EPI-121795Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:46:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBritish Grand Prix trio Bradley Smith, Scott Redding and Danny Webb have spoken of their excitement and anticipation ahead of this year’s Silverstone MotoGP clash. Smith, Redding and Webb all got their first opportunity to check out the multi-million pound...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2810-brits-excited-by-silverstone-revamp/?&R=EPI-121782Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:13:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBradley Smith will start the 2010 125GP world championship campaign as clear pre-season favourite after a 27-rider grid was unveiled today. Smith, who became Britain’s most successful rider since Barry Sheene with two victories in a breakthrough 2009 campaign, will...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2710-smith-heads-27-strong-125gp-grid/?&R=EPI-121770Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportScott Redding will face five riders who raced in MotoGP last season and three world 125GP champions in what promises to be a fiercely fought inaugural Moto2 600cc series in 2010. Toni Elias, Alex de Angelis, Gabor Talmacsi, Yuki Takahashi...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2710-moto2-entry-list-revealed/?&R=EPI-121769Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAs expected, only 17 riders will start the 2010 MotoGP world championship with all eyes on the hugely anticipated title scrap between Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa. While the Aspar Ducati and Interwetten Honda teams will...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2710-2010-motogp-entry-list/?&R=EPI-121768Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:20:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDani Pedrosa has admitted he will need to cut out costly errors if he is to claim an elusive MotoGP crown in 2010. The Spaniard has failed to seriously challenge for the premier class campaign in his previous four attempts...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2609-pedrosa-looks-to-cut-out-mistakes/?&R=EPI-121725Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:04:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYamaha’s factory YZR-M1 MotoGP machine will be remembered as one of the greatest bikes in racing history, according to Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess. Burgess and Rossi transformed the YZR-M1 into an unbeatable force in 2008 and 2009 after...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2609-burgess-hails-yzr-m1-machine/?&R=EPI-121724Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:14:00 GMTMotorcycle SportRain and fog couldn’t prevent Valentino Rossi from showing his prowess on four wheels as the Italian bike legend ended a two-day test session in a 2008 Ferrari F1 car thrilled with his pace. Rossi, who is aiming to win...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2210-rossi-impresses-in-ferrari-f1-test/?&R=EPI-121675Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFTR Moto will supply machinery to the Motor Sport 69 Team of Spanish rider Alex Debon for his campaign in the inaugural Moto2 World Championship in 2010. Debon will race the M210 in the 17-round series which gets under way...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2210-debon-to-ride-ftr-in-moto2/?&R=EPI-121663Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:39:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNice. It’s a suffocating thing to be called. But only if you’re as vacuous as the average vacuum-packed, teeth-whitened teenage overachiever. MCN talks to a man who’s looked beneath his tactically-branded attire and found not a draw-string attached to a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2210-interview-bradley-smith/?&R=EPI-121656Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:56:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWhile millions of people embark on a weight loss regime for the New Year, reigning 250GP world champion Hiroshi Aoyama is looking to do the opposite. The Japanese rider has embarked on a rigorous training routine aimed at building up...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2110-aoyama-looking-to-strengthen/?&R=EPI-121650Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:15:00 GMTMotorcycle SportA third of the bikes taking part in Moto2 could be Suter MMXs, the provisional list of entries reveals. The Swiss firm – which built Kawasaki’s MotoGP chassis and will supply slipper clutches to the whole Moto2 field – says...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2110-suter-mmx-most-popular-bike-in-moto2/?&R=EPI-121643Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportRain and a couple of early spins failed to dampen Valentino Rossi’s enjoyment as he got behind the wheel of a Ferrari F1 car for the sixth time at the Catalunya circuit in Spain yesterday (Wednesday). The reigning MotoGP world...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2110-rain-fails-to-dampen-rossi-ferrari-f1-fun/?&R=EPI-121631Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:58:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThis is the new Inmotec MotoGP machine seen in track testing recently in Spain. The Spanish V4 800cc contender was ridden by test rider Ivan Silva and has now completed 12 successful days of testing as Inmotec still hopes to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2110-video-inmotec-gp-bike-on-track/?&R=EPI-121629Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:21:00 GMTMotorcycle SportJohn Hopkins could go from having no ride to two in 2010. Hopkins’ representatives have informed MCN that he could make a shock MotoGP return this season riding for the Italian-based FB Corse squad. But at the same time he...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2010-hopkins-to-race-motogp-and-ama/?&R=EPI-121613Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:41:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCasey Stoner has given Ducati a massive boost ahead of the 2010 MotoGP world championship by stating he has no intention of quitting the Bologna factory when his current contract expires. The Australian’s future has already been the subject of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan2010-stoner-wants-to-stay-at-ducati/?&R=EPI-121609Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:53:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBen Spies reckons he’s calmed his apprehension about being too heavy to be a serious contender in MotoGP in 2010. The reigning World Superbike champion weighs in at 70kg and will be one of the heaviest riders on the 2010...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1910-ben-spies-size-doesnt-matter/?&R=EPI-121590Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportGuess who I bumped into last Friday (15/01/10) in Belfast. Non other than MotoGP legend Lori Capirossi!http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/Loris-in-Belfast/?&R=EPI-121580Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:51:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSpaniard Toni Elias will join the new Moto2 world championship in 2010, riding a Moriwaki machine for Fausto Gresini’s squad. The 2006 Estoril MotoGP winner, who tested the Moriwaki MD600 machine in Valencia back in early November, will be joined...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1810-elias-joins-gresini-moto2-team/?&R=EPI-121565Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden has heaped praise on factory Ducati team-mate Casey Stoner ahead of the 2010 MotoGP world championship. Ever since the Aussie joined Ducati in 2007, he has single-handedly turned the Bologna factory into a major force in MotoGP. But...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1810-hayden-praises-stoner/?&R=EPI-121564Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:06:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAfter an injury and surgery free winter, Australian rider Casey Stoner believes he’s much more relaxed and ready for a serious assault on the 2010 MotoGP world championship crown. Stoner has been unable to properly train during the off-season in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1810-stoner-feeling-relaxed-for-title-assault/?&R=EPI-121563Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:32:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden claimed his first win of 2010 when he claimed a surprise success over Ferrari F1 duo Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa in a go-kart clash on ice last week. Hayden also defeated factory Ducati team-mate Casey Stoner when...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1810-hayden-beats-f1-duo-in-kart-race/?&R=EPI-121561Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi won’t require surgery after undergoing treatment for an inflamed appendix in Italy yesterday (Thursday). The nine-times world champion, who is bidding for a third successive MotoGP crown in 2010, needed hospital treatment in Pesaro after complaining of severe...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1510rossi-treated-for-appendix-problem/?&R=EPI-121532Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:19:00 GMTMotorcycle SportHopes that John Hopkins will make a shock return to the MotoGP world championship in 2010 appear to be fading fast. It has been rumoured for several weeks that Hopkins was poised to make a premier class return this season...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1510-akon-motogp-return-in-doubt/?&R=EPI-121512Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:55:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi will shun any chance to complete a multi-million switch to Ducati in 2011. That’s the confident prediction of his current Fiat Yamaha team manager Davide Brivio, who believes Rossi will continue to ride a factory YZR-M1 if the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1510-yamaha-boss-doubts-ducati-rossi-bid/?&R=EPI-121509Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:17:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDucati boss Claudio Domenicali has likened Nicky Hayden’s steely determination and desire to succeed to British World Superbike legend Carl Fogarty. The popular American started his Ducati MotoGP career last season in nightmare fashion, struggling to make any early impact...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1510-hayden-attitude-like-fogarty/?&R=EPI-121506Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:29:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDucati rolled out its new 2010 MotoGP challenger in Italy yesterday (Wednesday). The GP10, which features a revised Big Bang firing order, was unveiled at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort, with Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden and senior Ducati...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1410-video-ducati-unveil-gp10/?&R=EPI-121490Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:28:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDucati race boss Claudio Domenicali has given some insight into the significant changes made to the Bologna factory’s new GP10 MotoGP challenger. The new bike was officially unveiled today at Ducati’s annual team launch at the Madonna di Campiglio ski...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1310-ducati-boss-talks-2010-prospects/?&R=EPI-121480Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:25:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThis is the bike Ducati hopes will end Yamaha’s recent domination of the MotoGP world championship in 2010. The GP10 was officially rolled out at Ducati’s 2010 team launch at the spectacular Italian ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio today...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1310-ducati-2010-motogp-bike-unveiled/?&R=EPI-121479Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:16:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi will be back behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula One car next week. The reigning MotoGP world champion will get a two-day run out in an older version of Ferrari’s F1 car at the Catalunya circuit near...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1310-rossi-set-for-ferrari-f1-test/?&R=EPI-121477Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:34:00 GMTMotorcycle SportHiroshi Aoyama’s Interwetten Honda MotoGP squad has announced it will also contest the new Moto2 600cc four-stroke world championship in 2010. The new squad will run former world 125GP champion Thomas Luthi on a bike supplied by Japanese tuning specialists...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1310-interwetten-unveil-moto2-plan/?&R=EPI-121468Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:31:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFormer MotoGP world champions Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden have ended the annual factory Ducati launch at the spectacular Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in Italy. But before they were allowed to relax and go on the piste, the pair...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1310-video-ducati-launch-duo-talk/?&R=EPI-121461Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:01:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSpanish and European Supersport champion Kev Coghlan is racing in Spain again this year with the title-winning Joe Darcy team – but is switching to ride in the national Moto2 championship on a British-built FTR Moto. The 21-year-old Scot has...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1309-coghlan-rides-ftr-in-spanish-moto2/?&R=EPI-121467Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFactory Ducati duo Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden have spoken of their excitement and anticipation ahead of MotoGP reverting back to a 1000cc capacity limit for 2012. MotoGP bosses thrashed out an agreement before Christmas to abandon the current 800cc...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1210-ducati-duo-excited-about-1000cc-switch/?&R=EPI-121451Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:58:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden has backed himself to impress on Ducati’s new GP10 machine this season after a tough debut MotoGP campaign for the Bologna factory last year. Hayden scored a solitary podium in 2009 and for the opening half of the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1210-hayden-optimistic-for-2010/?&R=EPI-121450Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:48:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCasey Stoner reckons Italian rival and nine-times world champion Valentino Rossi will be his main adversary as the Aussie sets his sights on regaining the MotoGP crown in 2010. Speaking at the launch of Ducati’s 2010 MotoGP squad at the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1210-stoner-rossi-is-man-to-beat/?&R=EPI-121434Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:57:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFactory Ducati rider Casey Stoner is confident he will mount a much stronger challenge for MotoGP glory in 2010 having overcome the health issues that killed off his prospects last season. The Aussie looked in relaxed mood as he made...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1210-casey-stoner-fit-and-ready-to-go/?&R=EPI-121433Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:36:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYamaha has confirmed that Wilco Zeelenberg will be the new boss of Jorge Lorenzo’s factory MotoGP squad in 2010, as was revealed by MCN over three weeks ago. Dutchman Zeelenberg joins the team from Yamaha's World Supersport Team, where he...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1210-yamaha-unveil-lorenzo-team-boss/?&R=EPI-121432Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:59:00 GMTMotorcycle SportCasey Stoner and Nicky Hayden have kicked off Ducati’s spectacular 2010 MotoGP team launch at the annual pre-season event in the Italian ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio. The event officially gets underway today (Tuesday), but before proceedings started with...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1210-ducati-2010-team-launch-kicks-off/?&R=EPI-121425Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe new Belgian Moto2 team that will run Scott Redding in 2010 is confident the British teenager will be a big success in the inaugural 600cc four-stroke world championship. The 17-year-old has penned a deal with the new Marc VDS...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1110-new-belgian-moto2-team-confident-in-redding/?&R=EPI-121404Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:08:00 GMTMotorcycle SportDespite walking out of a special media presentation as Valentino Rossi’s first public appearance in India degenerated into chaos and confusion, the Italian hopes to race in the South Asian country in the future. The reigning MotoGP world champion walked...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan11109-rossi-keen-for-india-motogp-race/?&R=EPI-121402Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:51:00 GMTMotorcycle SportScott Redding has spoken of his delight and relief at clinching a top ride in the new Moto2 600cc world championship in 2010. The 17-year-old has signed a deal to join the new Marc VDS Racing Team and will partner...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan1110-redding-over-the-moon-at-moto2-deal/?&R=EPI-121401Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:34:00 GMTMotorcycle SportPlans by the French-based Tech 3 squad to get in more crucial development miles on its new Moto2 contender have been badly disrupted by severe weather in Valencia. The team planned a three-day private session at the Spanish circuit with...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0809-tech3-moto2-test-disrupted-by-snow/?&R=EPI-121366Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:05:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden has admitted he will need to make a massive improvement in 2010 after a largely frustrating and disappointing debut MotoGP campaign with Ducati’s factory squad. The 2006 world champion scored only one podium last season and became the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0809-hayden-focused-on-big-improvement/?&R=EPI-121338Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:45:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi’s legendary crew chief Jerry Burgess has admitted planning to use only six engines for the entire 2010 MotoGP world championship is a ‘daunting task’. Under cost-cutting measures for next season, Rossi and his premier class rivals will only...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0809-daunting-engine-restrictions/?&R=EPI-121337Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:39:00 GMTMotorcycle SportScott Redding’s anxious wait on his world championship future appears to be over, with MCN learning the British teenager is poised to clinch a Moto2 deal for 2010. Redding has been sweating on his future having been left without a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0410-redding-poised-for-moto2-deal/?&R=EPI-121205Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:11:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAt the end of the first year of the 800cc era in 2007, Valentino Rossi was so disgusted by the woeful performance of Yamaha’s YZR-M1 that he threatened to quit unless the in-line four-cylinder was drastically improved. Yamaha’s response was...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-moto-go-2009-best-bike/?&R=EPI-121051Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportKawasaki’s withdrawal was a massive disappointment, while Andrea Dovizioso’s failure to capture no other podium apart from his British GP win on a factory Honda rider raised questions about his ability to worry the likes of Rossi, Stoner and Lorenzo....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan-0110-motogp-2009-biggest-disapointment/?&R=EPI-121059Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportSpies’ record-breaking rookie season in World Superbikes, in which he ended with a 50 per cent winning record, meant he was the hottest property in world racing in 2009.  His outstanding performances also played a major part in Toseland’s premier...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-motogp-2009-most-promising-rider/?&R=EPI-121056Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMarco Melandri’s brilliant second on the unfancied Hayate (a re-branded factory Kawasaki ZX-RR) in a rain-hit Le Mans clash struck a blow for the underdog, as did Dovizioso’s maiden win at Donington in perilous conditions. Lorenzo crashed on the sighting...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-moto-gp-2009-best-ride/?&R=EPI-121053Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportIn 2007, Suzuki had been the major surprise of the first 800cc campaign, yet had struggled to emulate its impressive form in 2008. This year though was to be an even bleaker campaign for the Japanese factory and one that...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-motogp-2009-biggest-under-achiever/?&R=EPI-121061Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden was taken out at the first corner in three races and Marco Melandri and John Hopkins thought they had rock solid deals with Kawasaki until the Japanese factory quit in early January. Melandri and Hopkins though at least...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-motogp-2009-unluckiest-rider/?&R=EPI-121058Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportIt's already being hailed as the greatest last lap in history and one of the most thrilling MotoGP races witnessed in living memory. And there is no doubt that June’s unforgettable Catalunya race will undeniably stand out as one of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-motogp-2009-best-race/?&R=EPI-121055Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNot since the heady days of late legend Barry Sheene have British fans witnessed home talent enjoying as much success in Grand Prix racing as Bradley Smith did in 2009. It was a year in which the Oxfordshire rider brilliantly...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-motop-gp-best-brit/?&R=EPI-121047Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi might have won the least number of races ever in a season in which he won a world title, and uncharacteristically the Italian legend crashed in three races to prove he is human after all. But the Italian...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/january/jan0110-motop-gp-best-rider/?&R=EPI-121049Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi has brushed off the impact of two key Yamaha engineers defecting to Honda in 2010. Christian Battagglia and Andrea Zugna will move to HRC with intimate knowledge of the YZR-M1 that Honda hopes will help transform its factory...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2809-Engineer-defection-no-concern-to-Valentino-Rossi/?&R=EPI-120983Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportReigning world champion Valentino Rossi has told MCN he expects new Yamaha recruit Ben Spies to pose a major threat in the 2010 MotoGP series. The Italian was impressed with Spies’ eye-catching YZR-M1 debut in Valencia in early November when...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2809-Valentino-Rossi-expects-big-threat-from-Ben-Spies-/?&R=EPI-120984Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMTMotorcycle SportBen Spies reckons Yamaha team-mate Colin Edwards will be an invaluable ally in helping the reigning World Superbike champion be an instant success in MotoGP next season. Spies and Edwards will form an all-Texas line-up in Herve Poncharal’s Monster Tech...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2809-Ben-Spies-looking-forward-to-Colin-Edwards-partnership/?&R=EPI-120982Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMotoGP runner-up Jorge Lorenzo reckons the single tyre rule was a big benefit for world championship racing in 2009. Lorenzo, who won four races on board the factory Fiat Yamaha YZR-M1 last season, said that while tyre development had suffered...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2809-Jorge-Lorenzo-satisfied-with-single-tyre-rule/?&R=EPI-120980Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMarco Melandri is hoping he can impress in 2010 to secure a long-term future with the Gresini Honda squad. The Italian has endured a torrid time in MotoGP recently having been released from a factory Ducati contract a year early...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2809-Marco-Melandri-looking-for-stable-future/?&R=EPI-120981Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportReigning 250GP world champion Hiroshi Aoyama has finished close to a second faster than highly-rated Italian Marco Simoncelli during a special rookies test in Sepang. Aoyama, who beat Simoncelli in a thrilling 250GP title decider in Valencia in early November,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2309-aoyama-beats-simoncelli-in-sepang-rookie-test/?&R=EPI-121122Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:42:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi believes the emergence of a new wave of hot young MotoGP talent will make it harder for him to beat Giacomo Agostini’s all-time winning record. Italian legend Agostini won 122 races in one of the most celebrated careers...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2309-young-guns-threaten-rossi-record-bid/?&R=EPI-121116Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportThe rivalry that blazed all the way to the final lap of the last Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup race of 2009 will be repeated in 2010 after Jakub Kornfeil and Sturla Fagerhaug signed 125GP deals. Kornfeil, the 16-year-old Czech...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2309-top-2-red-bull-rookies-to-125gp/?&R=EPI-121114Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:23:00 GMTMotorcycle SportValentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess says he is anticipating a backlash from Aussie Casey Stoner in 2010. Stoner, who won the first ever 800cc title in 2007, had a torrid last season and a major fatigue issue that struck...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2209-burgess-expects-stoner-backlash/?&R=EPI-121013Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:25:00 GMTMotorcycle SportHonda will not spend more money to try and claim a rare MotoGP world championship victory in 2010. Severely affected by the impact of the global economic crisis, Honda will have no budget increase to try and stop Yamaha and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2209-no-more-money-for-honda/?&R=EPI-121011Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:00 GMTMotorcycle SportWilco Zeelenberg, boss of Cal Crutchlow’s 2009 World Supersport championship-winning squad, is poised to run Jorge Lorenzo’s factory Yamaha MotoGP squad next season, MCN understands. Fiat Yamaha has been looking for a new boss of Lorenzo’s squad following the departure...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2109-crutchlow-wss-boss-to-fiat-yamaha/?&R=EPI-120972Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:14:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFree from the mystery illness that wrecked his 2009 MotoGP world title bid, Casey Stoner is determined to mount a stronger challenge for premier class glory next season. Stoner’s title challenge last season was ended by a chronic fatigue issue,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/decd21-stoner-eyes-title-for-2010/?&R=EPI-120959Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:21:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden took time out from his winter training schedule and 2010 preparations last week to open Ducati’s second showroom in India. The Kentucky rider opened the new store in Guragon and is the second Ducati showroom to open in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec2109-hayden-opens-ducati-showroom-in-india/?&R=EPI-120958Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:52:00 GMTMotorcycle SportYamaha has confirmed talks have started to keep nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi beyond the 2010 MotoGP world championship. With endless speculation linking the 30-year-old with a big money switch to Ducati when his current Yamaha deal expires next season,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec1809-yamaha-confirm-2011-valentino-talks/?&R=EPI-120921Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:00 GMTMotorcycle SportNicky Hayden is ecstatic that MotoGP will revert back to a 1000cc format from the start of the 2012 world championship campaign. The American believes the new rule, which will allow prototype 1000cc bikes and modified production engines like Yamaha’s...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec1809-hayden-excited-about-1000cc-switch/?&R=EPI-120920Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:06:00 GMTMotorcycle SportAlex de Angelis may not have been able to clinch a MotoGP deal with the Scot squad for 2010, but the San Marino rider has signed for the Italian team to ride in the new Moto2 600cc four-stroke class. The...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec1409-de-angelis-moto2-deal/?&R=EPI-120843Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:34:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFIM President Vito Ippolito and Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta confirm today that MotoGP will run to a new 1000cc engine capacity for the 2012 season. Following talks between MotoGP’s governing body the FIM, series rights holder Dorna Sports and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec1109-MotoGP-goes-1000cc-from-2012/?&R=EPI-120795Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:29:00 GMTMotorcycle SportMotoGP bosses are expected to approve a switch to a 1000cc capacity limit at crunch meetings in Switzerland tomorrow (Friday). Facing mounting pressure to slash costs and stop plummeting grid numbers, Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta tabled a proposal to the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec1009-motogp-poise-to-confirm-1000cc-switch/?&R=EPI-120742Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:39:00 GMTMotorcycle SportFormer factory Kawasaki MotoGP boss Michael Bartholemy has confirmed he will run a team in the new Moto2 world championship as part of an ambitious Belgian motorsport project. As was first reported by MCN earlier this month, Bartholemy will run...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec1009-ex-kawasaki-motogp-boss-outlines-moto2-plans/?&R=EPI-120731Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle SportHonda boss Shuhei Nakamoto has admitted that this year’s factory chassis was the major weak point of the 2009 RC212V. Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso complained throughout last season of problems getting the RC212V to handle well on corner entry....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec0909-Honda-chassis-is-major-weak-point-says-HRC-boss-Honda-boss-Shuhei/?&R=EPI-120710Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:01:00 GMTMotorcycle Sport