October

Year: 2012

Month: October

Motegi MotoGP: Scott Redding fourth behind all-Spanish front row

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

British rider Scott Redding will start tomorrow’s Japanese Moto2 Grand Prix from fourth on the grid behind an all-Spanish front row at the Twin Ring Motegi. The Marc VDS Racing rider clocked a best...

Motegi MotoGP: Danny Kent storms to maiden pole position

13 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Kent stormed to a sensational first Grand Prix pole position at the Twin Ring Motegi in Japan earlier today. In a dramatic finish to this afternoon’s Moto3 qualifying session,...

Motegi MotoGP: Ankle injury hinders Casey Stoner’s return

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner has admitted the recovery of his damaged right ankle has not been as fast as he had hoped after the reigning world champion finished seventh quickest on his comeback in Japan...

Motegi MotoGP: Physical and technical issues slow Nicky Hayden

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden’s wrist injury and a corner entry issue with his factory Ducati GP12 machine contributed to the American enduring a tough start to the Japanese MotoGP weekend at the Twin Ring...

Motegi MotoGP: Valentino Rossi doubts podium challenge

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has cast serious doubt on his ability to challenge for a rare Ducati podium in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, despite ending the first day of practice in a hugely promising fifth...

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow expects improved pace

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow believes his lowly ninth place on the opening day practice timesheets in Japan today was not a true reflection of his potential ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Twin Ring Motegi. The...

Motegi MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa off to flying start in Japan

12 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa won a personal practice duel with MotoGP world title rival Jorge Lorenzo after the Spanish duo dominated the opening day of action ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at the Twin Ring...

Motegi MotoGP: Casey Stoner not expecting Honda team orders

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner doesn’t believe Honda will impose controversial team orders in a bid to help Dani Pedrosa win an elusive first MotoGP world title in 2012. The Spaniard trails factory Yamaha rival Jorge...

Motegi MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow anticipating tough weekend

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow believes he faces a tough task to challenge for the podium in Sunday’s Japanese MotoGP clash at the Twin Ring Motegi. Hard braking points dominate the Honda-owned circuit, and it has...

Motegi MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo unfazed by Stoner return

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo says he’s not worried that the return of Casey Stoner to MotoGP action in Japan this weekend could damage his hopes of securing a second premier class world title in 2012. After missing...

Motegi MotoGP: Nicky Hayden looking to restore confidence

11 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden says his prime focus in Japan this weekend will be to build up his confidence after a crash and injury-hit spell in the 2012 MotoGP world championship. The luckless American missed the...

Jury still out on Ducati progress, say Andrea Dovizioso and Ben Spies

10 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso and Ben Spies believe it is impossible to judge whether Valentino Rossi’s recent second place finish in Misano means Ducati has taken a major step forward with its struggling...

Casey Stoner eager to assess injured ankle in Japan

09 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner says it will be crucial to understand the strength and mobility in his injured right ankle as the Australian prepares for a much-anticipated return to MotoGP action in Japan this...

Nicky Hayden reveals hand fracture after Aragon crash

09 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

$Nicky Hayden reveals hand fracture after Aragon crash$

Nicky Hayden is facing another tough MotoGP weekend in Japan after revealing he suffered a broken bone in his right hand in a horrific crash during the recent Motorland Aragon race in Spain. Hayden...

Loris Capirossi at Silverstone

09 October 2012 by tracy keenan

I met Loris Caprisso at this year’s Silverstone MotoGP. He was a lovely bloke and had time for everybody.

Danny Kent joins Tech 3 Moto2 squad

08 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Kent has signed a two-year deal to join the Tech 3 Racing squad in next year’s Moto2 world championship. The 18-year-old will partner French rider Louis Rossi, who confirmed a...

Ducati boss not surprised Valentino Rossi rejected 2013 offer

05 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Ducati boss Filippo Preziosi has admitted that he wasn’t surprised that Valentino Rossi rejected a multi-million pound offer to finish his MotoGP career with the Bologna factory. Not even the weight...

Tech 3 Yamaha crew unchanged for Bradley Smith in 2013

05 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith’s challenge to become a competitive force in MotoGP next season will be masterminded by vastly experienced crew chief Guy Coulon. The 21-year-old had expressed interest in moving to Tech...

Honda powerless to influence MotoGP switch for Jonathan Rea

04 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

HRC has admitted it was powerless to sway satellite team boss Fausto Gresini towards signing Jonathan Rea in 2013. Honda is consulted on rider selection for its satellite teams but has no right to...

America to host three races in 2013 as Texas gets green light

04 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Three MotoGP races will be held in America in 2013 after it was confirmed the Circuit of the Americas clash in Texas will definitely go ahead. The race will be staged on April 21 and is likely to be...

Dorna to run MotoGP and World Superbikes

03 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

A major reshuffle of the organisation of MotoGP and World Superbikes will see Dorna manage both championships in the future. Bridgepoint, the private equity firm that invested in Dorna in 2006 and...

Casey Stoner confirms Motegi return

03 October 2012 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has confirmed he will be back in MotoGP action at next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at the Twin Ring Motegi. The Australian has been out of action since he badly...