November

Year: 2006

Month: November

Pedrosa stays silent

04 November 2006

Dani Pedrosa did little to defuse his frosty relationship with the Spanish and world media in Valencia as he refused to speak on both days at last week’s big MotoGP test. Despite finishing fastest...

Toseland's 4-wheel fun

04 November 2006

There’s no doubt that James Toseland is fast on two wheels, but now he’s shown that he’s also a natural when it comes to racing cars. In a unscheduled test last week, Toseland got his first ever...

Hayden targets title No.2

04 November 2006

Nicky Hayden may have barely shrugged off the hangover from winning the MotoGP world title in dramatic fashion last week, but he’s already got his eye on a second championship. Hayden, who won the...

Gibernau bows out

04 November 2006

Veteran MotoGP rider Sete Gibernau has announced his retirement from the sport with immediate effect. The 33-year-old called a press conference on Wednesday, November 8 where he told reporters he...

In the blue

04 November 2006

Looking down on the world

Op for Melandri

04 November 2006

Marco Melandri will have to delay testing on Honda’s new RC212V 800cc after undergoing surgery. The Italian rider has been experiencing niggling in his left arm, similar to carpal tunnel syndrome.

No GP return for Neil

01 November 2006

Neil Hodgson has turned his back on a sensational return to the MotoGP paddock after turning down an offer to rejoin the D’Antin Ducati team in 2007. The 32-year-old was linked with the ride last...

Wet weather babe...

01 November 2006

I’m not just a grid girl, I’m also clever

125cc confirmed riders: KTM: Tomoyoshi Koyama. 250cc confirmed riders: Humangest Honda: Yuki Takahashi Wurth Honda BQR: Pablo Nieto. Aleix Espargaro. Now that the season is coming to an end, riders...

Full concentration

01 November 2006

Muggeridge – being protected or about to be beaten up?

Rizla Suzuki testing

01 November 2006

Rizla Suzuki’s Chris Walker is thrilled with the performance of the new GSX-R1000K7 after testing the bike in Valencia. Stalker started on the 2006 bike he rode to victory in the Mallory Park Race of...

Vincent retires

01 November 2006

British Supersport will lose the services of one of its most experienced riders for the 2007 season as Jay Vincent retires from the sport. The Barwell-based rider has had a disappointing year...

Blog: Close season over

01 November 2006

November 2 2006 MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt exclusively shares hs views post Valencia.. Matt has spent years living out of a suitcase to follow the MotoGP circus around the world, to get the inside...

Blog: Bayliss joins club

01 November 2006

MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt exclusively shares hs views post Valencia.. Matt has spent years living out of a suitcase to follow the MotoGP circus around the world, to get the inside scoops for MCN…...

2007 BSB riders

01 November 2006

2007 British Supersport confirmed riders: Centurion Racing Honda: Pete Spalding. 2007 British Supersport Cup confirmed riders: Centurion Racing Honda: James Westmoreland As the season ends and riders...

Pedrosa fastest in Spain

01 November 2006

Dani Pedrosa topped the timesheets on the final day of testing the new 800cc MotoGP bikes in Valencia. The Repsol Honda rider managed a 1:32.66 lap around the circuit in Spain just 0.03 seconds...

USA tickets on sale

01 November 2006

Tickets went on sale for the 2007 Red Bull US Grand Prix on Wednesday, November 1. The race, which will once again be held at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, is scheduled for July 20 to 22. All...

Mellow yellow

01 November 2006

And the pouter of the year award goes to……………

All change for Hopkins

01 November 2006

Rizla Suzuki rider John Hopkins and F1 driver Tonio Liuzzi could not resist the opportunity to swap machines during testing at Valencia this week. Both Hopkins and Liuzzi, who drives for Scuderia...

Rossi flying at 800 test

01 November 2006

Valentino Rossi has gone fastest in the first test of the 800cc MotoGP era. The former world champion rode both his 800 and 990 bikes in the same test on Wednesday at Valencia, managing to beat the...

Simeon moves up

01 November 2006

Superstock’s 600 European Champion, Xavier Simeon will make the move up to the 1000 FIM Category for the 2007 season. The Belgian rider, who won five races in the 2006 series, has signed a contract...