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Nobuatsu Aoki suffers massive test crash

Matthew Birt, 29 September 2008 11:31

Suzuki test rider Nobuatsu Aoki was lucky to suffer just a badly swollen and bruised left ankle after he crashed out during a brief test session this morning at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit. Aoki was on the second lap on a new Bridgestone rear tyre when he high-sided entering the left-hand penultimate corner, slamming down on his left leg. ...

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Aoki on Jerez standby

Matthew Birt, 19 February 2007 13:59

Japanese rider Nobuatsu Aoki has been placed on standby by Suzuki with American John Hopkins a major doubt for this weekend’s IRTA test session in Jerez. American Hopkins will be in Spain for the final winter test, but team boss Paul Denning confirmed he is likely to be absent with the injuries he suffered in a massive crash in Qatar ...

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McWilliams and Aoki re-sign for Roberts

Anonymous, 07 October 2002 00:00

Jeremy McWilliams will continue to partner Nobuatso Aoki in the Proton/Kenny Roberts set-up in 2003 it has just been announced.The pair will ride the new Proton/KR V5 four-stroke currently under development. Despite giving away as much as 30bhp to some of their four-stroke rivals the squad has achieved excellent results this season, including a front row start for McWilliams at ...

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Sepang MotoGP: Rossi storms to victory in Malaysia

James Keen, 19 October 2008 09:32

2008 MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi stormed to victory once again in Malaysia, leaving challenger Dani Pedrosa to settle for second on the podium. Rossi took his 9th victory of the season at the Sepang circuit. Pedrosa got a typical quick start from pole position to claim the hole shot, but Rossi held on, unwilling to let Pedrosa break away into an early ...

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Sepang MotoGP: Pedrosa takes pole at Sepang

James Keen, 18 October 2008 09:40

Dani Pedrosa has taken pole position for tomorrow's Sepang GP clash after a hard fought qualifying session. Pedrosa stole pole from world champion Rossi at the very end of the session, giving the Spanish rider his second pole of the season. The final five minutes of the session were intense as riders moved in and out of the top spot ...

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Loris Capirossi positive about new Suzuki motor

Matthew Birt, 30 September 2008 10:22

Italian veteran Loris Capirossi reckons an early spec 2009 Suzuki engine he tested in Japan yesterday is another step in the right direction to help the Japanese factory get on par with rivals Yamaha and Ducati. Capirossi made his debut on the new GSV-R motor at the Twin Ring Motegi yesterday, but his first analysis was restricted to less than ...

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Motegi MotoGP: Suzuki to test new engine in Japan

Matthew Birt, 28 September 2008 15:12

Suzuki will roll out an early prototype version of its 2009 factory GSV-R motor at the Twin Ring Motegi tomorrow (Monday). Test and development duo Kousuke Akiyoshi and Nobuatsu Aoki will complete laps on the new V4 motor before Italian veteran Loris Capirossi gives his first impressions in a brief debut. If the test proves to be a success then ...

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Ben Spies to replace Loris Capirossi in Donington MotoGP

Matthew Birt, 11 June 2008 18:12

Reigning American superbike champion Ben Spies will make his long-anticipated MotoGP debut in the British GP at Donington Park on June 22. Suzuki is expected to officially announce the deal later this week, but Spies will replace Capirossi, with MCN sources today confirming the 35-year-old would definitely miss the British GP. The veteran Italian had further medical checks on the ...

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MotoGP: Loris Capirossi out of British GP

Matthew Birt, 09 June 2008 13:07

Italian veteran Loris Capirossi is definitely out of the British GP at Donington Park on June 22. The factory Suzuki rider suffered a badly broken right hand in yesterday's Catalunya GP after Gresini Honda rider Alex de Angelis wiped him out on lap 11. The triple world champion is also a major doubt for the Dutch GP in Assen the ...

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MotoGP: Michelin still hopeful on Alex Barros deal

Matthew Birt, 19 February 2008 14:04

Michelin boss Jean Philippe Weber has revealed the French tyre brand is still in negotiation with Brazilian veteran Alex Barros about a test rider role in 2008. While Ducati, Kawasaki and Suzuki have their own test teams set up with Bridgestone, Michelin lags behind with no contracted test riders. Not only does Bridgestone have three test teams, but the likes ...

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