2009

Year: 2009

Month: ALL

Valentino Rossi reluctant for off track fight with Jorge Lorenzo

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reluctant for off track fight with Jorge Lorenzo

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi is hoping his MotoGP title fight with Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo doesn’t spill over into a bitter off-track scrap. Despite some fierce on-track battles...

Marco Melandri disappointed at Kawasaki exit

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri disappointed at Kawasaki exit

Marco Melandri has told MCN of his disappointment that Kawasaki will quit MotoGP at the end of the 2009 season. Having withdrawn its official factory team back in January because of the global...

Ducati ponder Ben Spies swoop

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati ponder Ben Spies swoop

Ducati has joined the race to sign in-demand World Superbike sensation Ben Spies. The Texan has become the most sought after rider for 2010 with a series of dazzling WSB performances that have made...

The world according to Colin Edwards

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

The world according to Colin Edwards

Colin Edwards is not only famous for being one of the fastest riders on the planet, he’s also renowned for being something of a quote machine. Never one to shy away from giving his forthright opinion,...

Randy de Puniet breaks left ankle

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Randy de Puniet breaks left ankle

British MotoGP podium finisher Randy de Puniet is facing a desperate battle to be fit for the next race in Brno after he fractured his left ankle in a motocross accident last weekend. The LCR Honda...

Randy de Puniet confirms Tech 3 Yamaha talks

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Randy de Puniet confirms Tech 3 Yamaha talks

Randy de Puniet has confirmed to MCN that he is in talks about a ride in the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad for 2010. The French rider is one of several contenders vying for a slot in Herve Poncharal’s...

Loris Capirossi still in negotiations with Suzuki

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi still in negotiations with Suzuki

Veteran Italian Loris Capirossi is still locked in talks with Suzuki over a new contract for the 2010 MotoGP campaign. The triple world champion has already told Suzuki management that he wants to...

Ducati poised to renew Mika Kallio contract

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati poised to renew Mika Kallio contract

Ducati has confirmed it will extend the contract of impressive rookie Mika Kallio for the 2010 MotoGP campaign. The Finn has claimed four top ten finishes so far in his debut season and he was...

Toni Elias makes Suzuki approach

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Toni Elias makes Suzuki approach

Toni Elias has approached Suzuki about a factory GSV-R ride in 2010. The Spaniard met with factory team boss Paul Denning at the recent British MotoGP clash at Donington Park. Elias, who has...

Valentino Rossi expects strong Honda finish

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi expects strong Honda finish

Valentino Rossi believes that Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso will be strong challengers for victories in the final part of the 2009 MotoGP world championship. Having gone over a year without a...

Stoner crashing at Melbourne

02 August 2009 by A winstanley

Stoner crashing at Melbourne

Casey Stoner crashing at the Melbourne Loop during Saturday practice.

Rossi & Me

01 August 2009 by Susan Horsfall

Meeting the Greatest Of All Time – Rossi at Donington last weekend.

Silverstone MotoGP kids prices

29 July 2009 by ameg2808

I’ve just been on the phone trying to order 2010 Silverstone MotoGP tickets and I was told I would have to pay for a 3 year old as he can “walk and make use of the facilities”. My 18 month old however “should be ok to get in free” and “it has’nt been decided yet if they will have to pay for camping”. I couldnt believe my ears so got the wife to ring up and try, but she was told the same. Don’t...

Valentino Rossi eager to ride at Silverstone

29 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi eager to ride at Silverstone

Valentino Rossi has told MCN that he is looking forward to trying the high-speed Silverstone circuit when its hosts the British MotoGP in 2010. Despite being a huge fan of Donington Park, the...

No shock Suzuki MotoGP return for John Hopkins

29 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

No shock Suzuki MotoGP return for John Hopkins

John Hopkins will not be making a shock return to the MotoGP world championship with Suzuki. The American was back in the MotoGP paddock earlier this month at the German round on his way to the Brno...

Colin Edwards: ‘I wanted to start British GP on wet tyres’

29 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards: ‘I wanted to start British GP on wet tyres’

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Colin Edwards has admitted he wanted to start last weekend’s British MotoGP race on rain tyres. The 35-year-old said he felt wets were the best choice having assessed...

Colin Edwards launches Day of Champions fan appeal

28 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards launches Day of Champions fan appeal

British MotoGP runner-up Colin Edwards has asked MCN to help him trace a fan that mislaid valuable merchandise signed by the Texan at the recent Day of Champions charity fundraiser at Donington...

Me andRossi at Donington Park

28 July 2009 by dennis wilson

Me andRossi at Donington Park

Me and my mate were walking around the paddock on Saturday night when we bumped into my new best mate Rossi!

Early June slot for Silverstone MotoGP race

28 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Early June slot for Silverstone MotoGP race

The first British MotoGP race to be staged at the Silverstone circuit since 1986 will be held on June 6 next year. A provisional 2010 calendar was issued today, with Silverstone currently the sixth...

James Toseland praises Colin Edwards after Donington podium

28 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland praises Colin Edwards after Donington podium

James Toseland praised Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team-mate Colin Edwards after the American stormed to a brilliant podium finish in last weekend’s British MotoGP race. Edwards claimed his first podium...

British MotoGP winner shocked at Ducati tyre gamble

28 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP winner shocked at Ducati tyre gamble

British MotoGP winner Andrea Dovizioso said he was shocked when he realised that 2009 title contender Casey Stoner was starting the Donington Park race on wet tyres. Stoner and team-mate Nicky...

A great last GP at Donington

28 July 2009 by Rick Williams

A great last GP at Donington

What an end to Donington’s MotoGP run, edge of your seat stuff or what! No British winners but the lads gave a good account of themselves.

Some of my pictures from Donington

27 July 2009 by Michael Swann

Some of my pictures from Donington

Casey Stoner’s bike at Donington 2009 GP qualifying after falling at Mcleans (oops!). My best picture of Rossi through a fence at Donington 2009 GP qualifying.

Goodbye Donington

27 July 2009 by Claire DWW

Goodbye Donington

So how do we sum up the riders at the Donington MotoGP 2009? Valient, riveting, outlandish, scintillating, sizzling and incredible. The atmosphere was electric, sell out crowd numbers and fans young...

Rossi & Toseland

27 July 2009 by Barry Hodgson

Rossi & Toseland

Whilst standing on a barrier and clinging to a fence on the exit of Coppice at the 2009 Moto GP at Donington, I managed to get this shot of Rossi lining up Toseland on the last lap. What a race!

British MotoGP: BBC gets record 2.9 million viewers

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: BBC gets record 2.9 million viewers

The BBC had a record audience for yesterday’s dramatic British MotoGP race at Donington Park. Audience figures peaked at 2.9 million viewers as an enthralling 30-lap race unfolded, with the BBC...

British MotoGP: Ducati tyre gamble ends in humiliation

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: Ducati tyre gamble ends in humiliation

Ducati suffered a disastrous British MotoGP at Donington Park after Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden shocked the paddock by opting to run wet tyres for the 30-lap race. The gamble spectacular backfired...

British MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso thrilled at maiden win

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso thrilled at maiden win

Andrea Dovizioso topped one of the most unlikely MotoGP podiums in recent memory to win his maiden premier class race at Donington Park yesterday. The former world 125GP champion kept his nerve under...

Silverstone Sells £50,000 Worth of Tickets!

27 July 2009 by John Westlake

Silverstone Sells £50,000 Worth of Tickets!

Less than 24 hours after the finish of the final British MotoGP race to take place at Donington Park, Silverstone announced that it had already sold £50,000 worth of tickets for the 2010 event. Next...

British MotoGP: Crash ends Valentino Rossi’s victory hopes

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: Crash ends Valentino Rossi’s victory hopes

Valentino Rossi blew his hopes of winning the last British MotoGP race at Donington Park when he crashed out of the lead in a dramatic race. The Italian had already seen title rival and Fiat Yamaha...

British MotoGP: James Toseland close to career best

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: James Toseland close to career best

A brilliant last lap performance by reigning world champion Valentino Rossi denied James Toseland the chance to score a career best MotoGP in front of a massive home crowd at Donington Park. Toseland...

British MotoGP: Colin Edwards second after stunning fightback

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: Colin Edwards second after stunning fightback

Colin Edwards produced arguably his best ever MotoGP performance at Donington Park after he clawed his way from the back of the field to claim his first podium in 13 months in a thrilling British...

British MotoGP: Randy de Puniet toasts ‘dream’ podium

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: Randy de Puniet toasts ‘dream’ podium

French rider Randy de Puniet hailed only his second MotoGP podium as a ‘dream’ after he claimed third in a dramatic Donington Park clash. After an exciting 10-lap battle with Repsol Honda rider Dani...

British MotoGP: Braking blunder costs Jorge Lorenzo

27 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP: Braking blunder costs Jorge Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo’s world title hopes suffered a big setback at Donington Park yesterday when the Spaniard crashed out of the lead in the British MotoGP race. Having passed Andrea Dovizioso on lap five at...

Silverstone promises ‘cheaper and better’ MotoGP experience in 2010

27 July 2009 by Andy Downes

Silverstone promises ‘cheaper and better’ MotoGP experience in 2010

Just a day after the last British MotoGP round at Donington Park, the 2010 venue Silverstone has promised a cheaper, better day out for race fans next year with a full weekend of...

Toseland passing Pedrosa

26 July 2009 by iain

Toseland passing Pedrosa

James Toseland passing Pedrosa on his way to a great 6th place