2009

Year: 2009

Month: ALL

Qatar test: Jorge Lorenzo finally shines under Qatar floodlights

04 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fiat Yamaha rider and 2008 MotoGP rookie sensation Jorge Lorenzo left it late to prove that he his winning his battle to adjust to Bridgestone tyres ahead of the first race in Qatar next...

Qatar test: Loris Capirossi confident despite double crash

04 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Two big crashes on the final night of testing in Qatar did little to dent Loris Capirossi’s confidence that he will be a serious podium contender in 2009. The veteran Italian took his first tumble at...

Qatar test: Valentino Rossi still optimistic for first race

04 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi refused to be too downcast after being comprehensively beaten by chief rival Casey Stoner at the Qatar night test. The Italian’s best time of 1.56.972 on...

Qatar test: Night delight for Casey Stoner

04 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Casey Stoner produced a dazzling performance to completely overshadow his rivals at the night MotoGP test in Qatar. The 2007 world champion, who has won 16 times for Ducati in 36 races, was...

Qatar test: Casey Stoner fastest after dazzling display in night test

04 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner continued his incredible record at the Losail International Circuit tonight as he ended the night test in Qatar nearly one second clear of his rivals. Stoner, who...

Qatar test: Dani Pedrosa to undergo surgery

04 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa will undergo surgery in Barcelona today after he was diagnosed with a fractured left arm following a heavy crash on the second night of testing in Qatar on Monday. The Repsol Honda rider...

Qatar test: Casey Stoner satisfied with pace and wrist

03 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati’s Casey Stoner reported positive progress on the recovery of his left wrist after he dominated the second night of testing in Qatar. The 2007 world champion, who has won 16 out of his 36 races...

Tech 3 Yamaha confirms Monster deal

03 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland and Colin Edwards will have Monster sponsorship on their Tech 3 Yamaha bikes in 2009 and 2010, as was exclusively revealed by MCN a month ago. The American energy drink giant has signed...

Qatar test: Colin Edwards continues fast form

03 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards continued his superb early 2009 form in Qatar last night as the Texan clocked the third best time in blustery conditions. The double World Superbike champion finished...

Qatar test: James Toseland struggling to recapture confidence

03 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland has admitted he is struggling to rediscover his confidence as he ended the second night of testing under the spectacular Qatar floodlights in last place. Get all the...

Qatar test: Dani Pedrosa on latest crash blow

03 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa has talked about the latest in a long line of high profile and costly crashes after injury ended his Qatar test on the second night. The Spaniard will fly back to Barcelona for further...

Qatar test: Casey Stoner lights up night test

03 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner produced a dazzling performance under the Losail International Circuit’s floodlights tonight, the Aussie dominating the second night of MotoGP testing. Stoner had...

Qatar test: Chris Vermeulen escapes injury in crash

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen’s promising start to 2009 suffered a minor setback when the Aussie suffered a badly swollen right thumb in a crash on the second night of testing in Qatar. The factory Suzuki rider...

Qatar test: Jorge Lorenzo struggling with Bridgestone switch

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo has conceded he is struggling to adapt to Bridgestone tyres after a disappointing second night of testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. The Fiat Yamaha rider...

Qatar test: Dani Pedrosa injured in night crash

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa is facing a fight to be fit for the final pre-season test in Jerez later this month after he suffered left wrist and knee injuries on the second night of testing in...

Qatar test: Nicky Hayden talks top spot

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden believes the opening night of testing in Qatar was not a waste of time as the American topped the timesheets on Ducati’s carbon fibre chassis GP9. The Kentucky rider clocked the best time...

Qatar test: Colin Edwards happy with neck injury progress

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards has declared himself satisfied that his troublesome neck injury is clearing up after a largely meaningless night of testing in Qatar. The one positive for the Texan after a short rain...

Qatar test: Marco Melandri relieved to be back on track

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri posted the second best time on a rain-hit opening night of testing in Qatar as he began to put a nightmare winter behind him. Riding the Hayate bike, which is a factory Kawasaki ZX-RR...

Qatar test: James Toseland frustrated by desert downpour

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland’s hopes of kick starting his 2009 MotoGP campaign were thwarted by a five-minute rain shower on the opening night of testing in Qatar. Desperate to bounce back from his...

Qatar test: Valentino Rossi rues desert downpour

02 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi was left a frustrated figure as he completed just one lap on the opening night of testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. The reigning world champion spent most of the...

Qatar test: Nicky Hayden quickest after desert storm

01 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Factory Ducati rider Nicky Hayden ended a weather-hit opening night of testing in Qatar with the fastest time. Get all the latest MotoGP news The American posted the best time of 2.00.717 in his...

Scott Redding tries new bike test

01 March 2009 by STEVEACER

MotoGP rider Scott Redding, motorcycle Instructor Steve Guest and new rider Ted try the new motorcycle test at the Gloucester test center. The test is coming in on April the 27th.

Grip issues at Qatar night test

01 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Strong winds and early morning rain have already caused grip issues on the opening night of the MotoGP Qatar test session. The Losail International Circuit has been buffeted by strong winds in the...

Rain stops testing in Qatar

01 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

The opening night of MotoGP testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar has already been badly disrupted by rain. Only ten riders had been out on track when a heavy cloudburst hit the desert...

Five Brits join Red Bull MotoGP talent search

01 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Five British riders, including the son of former 500GP racer and triple MCN British Superbike champion Niall Mackenzie, will contest this year’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Taylor Mackenzie will be...