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Misano MotoGP Reaction: Repsol deny damaging MotoGP image with tyre switch

Matthew Birt, 01 September 2008 09:37

Repsol management has denied tarnishing the image of MotoGP by forcing Honda to push through a shock tyre switch for factory rider Dani Pedrosa. The Spanish fuel giant claims to have been the prime instigator in securing Pedrosa a move from Michelin to Bridgestone tyres for the remainder of the 2008 season, which was confirmed yesterday. Repsol put pressure on ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Honda hopeful on Nicky Hayden fitness

Matthew Birt, 01 September 2008 09:28

Honda bosses have said they are confident Nicky Hayden will be fit to ride in his home race in Indianapolis after he was forced to miss yesterday’s Misano GP through injury. The worsening pain of the cracked heel the Kentucky rider suffered in an X Games Supermoto practice crash on August 1 was too severe for Hayden to risk riding ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Tech 3 back James Toseland for podium

Matthew Birt, 01 September 2008 09:11

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal believes British rider James Toseland is capable of recording his first MotoGP podium before the end of his rookie campaign. Toseland roared back to form after a dismal run of results to claim his fifth top six finish of the season in Misano yesterday. He held off the late challenge of Italian duo Loris ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Alvaro Bautista shuns MotoGP

Matthew Birt, 31 August 2008 19:22

Alvaro Bautista has confirmed he won’t be switching to the MotoGP class in 2009. The Misano 250GP winner has agreed to stay on a factory Aprilia in the 250 series next season, despite being linked with Ducati and Kawasaki rides in MotoGP. Bautista had talks with Ducati about a slot in its satellite team, while he was also in line ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Toni Elias spares Ducati’s blushes

Matthew Birt, 31 August 2008 19:14

Toni Elias spared Ducati from a humbling home race in Misano today as he scored a second successive podium. With reigning world champion Casey Stoner crashing out of the lead on lap six, Elias was promoted to third after he fended off the challenge of fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa. Elias, who finished second earlier this month in Brno, said: “After ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner throws title away with crash

Matthew Birt, 31 August 2008 18:43

Casey Stoner left Valentino Rossi with one hand on the MotoGP world title after he crashed out of the lead for the second successive race in Misano today. The Aussie is now 75-points adrift of the Italian after he lost the front of his factory Ducati while nearly three seconds clear on lap six. Once again Stoner completely dominated the ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: James Toseland delighted with top six return

Matthew Birt, 31 August 2008 18:26

British rider James Toseland was delighted with his Misano performance as he returned to the top six for the first time since early June. Toseland has endured a nightmare recent run and dropped out of the top ten in the world championship standings, but he surged back to form with a brilliant display in San Marino. Starting from ninth on ...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Michelin confirms Dani Pedrosa split

Matthew Birt, 31 August 2008 16:21

Michelin has confirmed that Dani Pedrosa will no longer use its tyres in 2008, with the Spaniard making a shock switch to rivals Bridgestone from the Indianapolis GP. As was reported by MCN this morning, Pedrosa will test Bridgestone tyres at Misano tomorrow having successfully negotiated a release from Michelin over the weekend. Repsol Honda team-mate Nicky Hayden though will ...

Misano MotoGP: Rossi takes home victory and equals Agostini's record

James Keen, 31 August 2008 13:48

After Casey Stoner crashed out early, Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi claimed victory today at his home track in front of his many fans, bringing him equal with legendary racer Giacomo Agostini's 68 win record. It was a landmark day for the cheery Italian rider, because not only did he equal Agostini's win record, he did it by claiming his ...

Misano MotoGP: Bautista takes the win in a heated 250 clash

James Keen, 31 August 2008 11:18

Mapfre Aspar Team rider Alvaro Bautista took his third win of the season at a dramatic 250 race today at Misano. Lining up on the grid today Spaniard Hector Barbera was in pole position after winning the qualifying duel he had with rival Metis Gilera rider Simoncelli. That left the Italian Simoncelli in second on the front row, followed by Lotus Aprilia rider Espargaro ...