2008

Year: 2008

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Jamie Hacking secures Kawasaki ride for Laguna Seca

10 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Kawasaki has confirmed that AMA superbike rider Jamie Hacking will make his MotoGP debut in next weekend’s American GP at Laguna Seca. The 37-year-old British born rider will replace injured American...

Luis D’Antin steps down as Ducati boss

10 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Luis D’Antin has stepped down as boss of the Alice Ducati team with immediate effect. D’Antin is expected to make a statement later but it has been confirmed he resigned after the Dutch GP in...

BBC clinches new five-year MotoGP deal

09 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

The BBC has signed a new five-year deal to screen MotoGP until the end of 2013, less than two weeks after Dorna controversially axed British Eurosport’s coverage. The BBC deal includes the rights to...

Casey Stoner looking to continue resurgence

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner is confident he can continue his stunning return to form by claiming a third straight win in this weekend’s German GP. Stoner’s wilting title challenge has been...

Bridgestone chasing debut Sachsenring victory

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

With six wins in the opening nine races of 2008, Bridgestone is confident of claiming a first Sachsenring victory as the second half of the MotoGP campaign kicks off in Germany this...

John Hopkins undergoes successful surgery

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins has undergone successful surgery on the left leg injuries that will keep him out for at least the next two races, including his home race at Laguna Seca. The factory Kawasaki rider will...

Jorge Lorenzo targeting podium return

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Injury-hit Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo is targeting a return to the podium in this weekend’s German GP as he gets closer to 100 per cent fitness. The Fiat Yamaha rider has not claimed a top three finish...

Valentino Rossi looking to bounce back in Germany

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi reckons it will be vital he bounces straight back from the disappointment of crashing in the last race when he returns to action in Germany this weekend. Rossi...

Danny Webb intent on Germany comeback

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Webb is planning on riding through the pain barrier in Germany this weekend, just three weeks after breaking his right collarbone in his home race at Donington Park. Doctors...

Loris Capirossi confirms Germany participation

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi has declared himself fit to compete in this weekend’s German GP at the Sachsenring. The veteran Italian is still recovering from a broken right hand he suffered last month in...

Donington Park VIP facilities

05 July 2008 by ian M

We went to the MotoGP 3 persons at £495 pound each in the VIP suite…. only to be failed by the promises of the web site. Even in the VIP suite, there’s not enough toilets for the users and it was very basic, no urinals for men even. Food was cooked on a couple of domestic barbeques… so long wait there then. Crappy fatty burgers were served, not beef and no alternative ready for anybody who wants...

Donington Park track invasion

04 July 2008 by Tony Gretton

Having been to Donington Park to the Moto GP, I cannot believe that idiots think it’s clever to invade the track at all, never mind when riders are still racing. To make matters worse the photo of the prat in the Aston Villa shirt works where I do. He has been told in no uncertain terms what we think of him, and I would ban him from all race meetings. He would be better off invading Villa Park...

Dani Pedrosa eyes Sachsenring repeat

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Dani Pedrosa will be looking for a repeat of his dominant2007 Sachsenring success when he tries to extend his points advantage over Valentino Rossi in Germany next...

Chaz Davies linked with Kawasaki MotoGP ride

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider Chaz Davies has been linked with replacing injured John Hopkins in Kawasaki’s factory MotoGP squad for the forthcoming American GP at Laguna Seca. The Daytona 200 winner is under...

John Hopkins targeting Brno return

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

American John Hopkins has targeted a return to action at the Czech Republic GP in Brno next month after learning the left leg injuries he suffered in Assen last week are more severe than originally...

R.I.P. Eurosport

04 July 2008 by rhino22

I read with a sad heart that the BBC will have sole rights to screen MotoGP, will they give us the same sort of coverage that Eurosport does? I think not. Will they screen qualifying? Will they screen 125 and 250 live? no. I have watched Eurosport for years, it is an institution amongst race fans, the BBC will never have the following of Eurosport. Dorna you have got it so wrong, How are we to...

Marco Melandri made to wait for Kawasaki chance

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Italian Marco Melandri will have to wait for his chance to ride Kawasaki’s factory ZX-RR after he was unable to end his Ducati nightmare in time for the German GP. As reported in yesterday’s MCN,...

James Toseland looks after his fans

03 July 2008 by SLIGHTLYMAD

I just read in mcn about JT giving his donny suit to a fan…..what a guy! this is how you take care of your fans, casey take note!

Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha bosses have spoken of their delight at Valentino Rossi’s pledge that he will sign a new two-year contract to continue riding a factory YZR-M1 until the end of 2010 at least. The Italian is on...

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Despite intense rumours that Nicky Hayden has already penned a deal with Ducati’s factory squad, JIR Scot Honda bosses want the American in 2009 in a swap deal with current rider Andrea...

Ducati target Mika Kallio for MotoGP ride

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ducati has confirmed making an approach to current 250GP world championship leader Mika Kallio for 2009. Factory team boss Livio Suppo confirmed the Finn is on a list of potential targets and he held...

Suzuki not concerned by Chris Vermeulen talks

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki bosses insist they are not overly concerned that current factory rider Chris Vermeulen is in talks with rival teans as his future remains uncertain for 2009. Chris Vermeulen keen to stay at...

Ben Spies happy after Indianopolis test

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies declared himself satisfied with a two-day tyre test session at the new Indianapolis circuit this week, even though was beaten to the best time by Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa. This week’s...

Pictures from the MotoGP pitlane

01 July 2008 by robin collison

A few pictures from the end of pit lane.

Rossi is a God among men!

01 July 2008 by robin collison

This photo proves that Rossi is a GOD among men. Just look at the shadow on the floor, need I say any more!

Rossi at donnington 2008

01 July 2008 by robin collison

Rossi at donnington 2008.

MCN at Assen MotoGP

01 July 2008 by binmon

Me and my mate Gray felt the long arm of the law at Assen MotoGP!

Why JT fell off at the first bend

29 June 2008 by lee mac

These Are Why JT Fell Off At The First Bend.

Assen MotoGP: Randy de Puniet frustrated by Valentino Rossi error

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

French rider Randy de Puniet could not hide his disappointment as his Dutch MotoGP lasted less than a lap following a collision with Valentino Rossi. The LCR Honda rider was the innocent victim of...

Assen MotoGP: Nicky Hayden cruelly denied podium

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden saw his hopes of claiming his first podium in nearly a year cruelly snatched away in Assen after he ran out of fuel just metres from the finish line while he held a safe third. The...

Assen MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa seizes series lead with second

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa’s distant second in Assen today moved him into the lead in the MotoGP world championship. A fourth consecutive podium moved the Repsol Honda rider four-points clear of closest...

Assen MotoGP: First lap blunder costs Valentino Rossi

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi surrendered the MotoGP world championship lead to Dani Pedrosa and saw Casey Stoner move ominously closer to him in the standings after a nightmare Dutch MotoGP in Assen today. The...

Assen MotoGP: Casey Stoner unstoppable in Assen

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner thrust himself firmly back into contention for the 2008 MotoGP world title today with another crushing victory in Assen. Just six days after he romped to victory...

Assen MotoGP: Tech 3 boss hails ‘incredible’ Colin Edwards

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal hailed Colin Edwards’ Assen performance as ‘incredible’ after the American came from last to third in today’s 26-lap race. Edwards snatched third just metres from...

Assen MotoGP: Colin Edwards thrilled with third after late drama

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards starred in late drama at Assen for the second time in three years today as he claimed an unlikely podium finish. The Texan looked like he’d have to settle for fourth place when he was on...

Assen MotoGP: James Toseland disappointed with ninth

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland admitted he was disappointed with his ninth place finish in Assen today as he continues to struggle to find a set-up with his Tech 3 Yamaha. The double World Superbike...