2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

Valentino Rossi relishing epic Spanish scrap

22 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reckons he is relishing the prospect of seeing Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa’s rivalry emerge as a key feature in the 2008 the MotoGP world championship. The Fiat Yamaha rider is no...

Nicky Hayden's 2007 leathers

21 April 2008 by S. Cheshire

I recently managed to get my hands on Nicky Hayden’s 2007 Repsol Honda MotoGP suit! Does anyone want to buy it?

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo’s stunning start no shock for Jerry Burgess

16 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess reckons he hasn’t been shocked by the incredible start to Jorge Lorenzo’s MotoGP career. Burgess lavished praise on the Spaniard again after he won his first...

MotoGP: Yamaha boss hails Jorge Lorenzo

16 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Senior Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis has tipped rookie Jorge Lorenzo to help the Japanese factory remain a major force in MotoGP after the Spaniard’s stunning start in 2008. Lorenzo has made an incredible...

MotoGP: James Toseland has proved critics wrong

16 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s personal manager Roger Burnett reckons the double World Superbike champion’s new 2009 Yamaha contract should finally silence the sceptics who thought the British rider would flounder...

Video: MotoGP: Nicky Hayden talks about Indianapolis pace on 1909 Indian

16 April 2008 by Ben Purvis

Nicky Hayden took the lap record at the new Indianapolis MotoGP circuit last week – on a 1909 Indian. The 2006 MotoGP champion can make this claim as he’s the first rider to take to the new infield circuit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although Hayden is unsure of the exact time, the 40mph vintage motorcycle was never set to hold the record for long as the 26-year-old also tried out the...

MotoGP: Surgery success for Jorge Lorenzo

16 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo is confident he will be able to continue the brilliant start to his premier class career in China next month after undergoing successful surgery to cure...

MotoGP: Estoril winner Jorge Lorenzo undergoes surgery

14 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Estoril MotoGP winner Jorge Lorenzo has undergone surgery today (Monday, April 14) to cure an arm pump problem that has plagued him in the opening three races of 2008. The Fiat Yamaha rider had hoped...

Estoril MotoGP: Camera fault slammed by Casey Stoner

13 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Casey Stoner blasted Dorna after a loose on-board TV camera seriously hampered the reigning world champion in today’s Estoril GP. The 22-year-old looked like he was going to finish outside the...

Estoril MotoGP Reaction: Colin Edwards content with fourth

13 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards said he was satisfied with fourth place in today’s Estoril GP, which secured him his best result for nine months. The American benefited from mistakes by Andrea Dovizioso and compatriot...

Estoril MotoGP Reaction: Valentino Rossi reflects on disappointing third

13 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi put a brave face on in Estoril this afternoon after his barren run in MotoGP was extended to seven races. The Italian led from the second lap and looked on course to win for the first...

Estoril MotoGP Reaction: Jorge Lorenzo in ‘heaven’ after maiden win

13 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo said he was in ‘heaven’ after he stormed to his first MotoGP win in hugely impressive style in Estoril today. The double world 250 champion finally converted a pole position...

Estoril MotoGP Reaction: James Toseland reacts to seventh

13 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has said he was too cautious in tricky conditions at the start of today’s Estoril GP as he claimed another top ten finish in only his third race. Light rain showers falling in certain...

Estoril MotoGP: Danny Webb fifth, Corsi wins

13 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Danny web has taken his best GP finish so far with a fifth position at the Estoril GP, while Simone Corsi took the win. It was a difficult race for the British contingent with crashes and engine...

Keep it Eurosport

13 April 2008 by Julian Collins

I have just read the article about Eurosport potentially losing the right to brocdcast Moto GP in 2009… well that would be a shame, as I cannot see the BBC giving the same coverage to qualifying, open practice, 250’s and 125’s alike. Also, what be more of a shame is losing the expertise and passion of the likes of Toby Moody, Julian Ryder and Randy Mamola. Their commentating chemistry and witty...

Estoril MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo takes first MotoGP win

13 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Jorge Lorenzo has taken his first premiere class win just three races in to his first MotoGP season, while Brit James Toseland takes 7th. Valentino Rossi took the lead in the early part of the race...

Estoril MotoGP: Bautista takes impressive 250 win

13 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Alvaro Bautista has won the Portugeuse 250GP in Estoril after taking an astonishing lead. Marco Simonchelli took the hole-shot but Bautista got past on the first time down the back straight and kept...

Estoril MotoGP: Casey Stoner trying to remain calm

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner says he won’t let his frustrations boil over after his Estoril nightmare continued in qualifying this afternoon. The Aussie will start tomorrow’s 28-lap race from...

Estoril MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo storms to ‘dream’ third successive pole

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo maintained his perfect qualifying record in 2008 with a third straight MotoGP pole position in Estoril today. The Spaniard proved he is virtually untouchable on Michelin’s soft...

Estoril MotoGP: Valentino Rossi claims first Bridgestone front row

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi claimed his first Bridgestone front row start in Estoril today in a qualifying session dominated by rivals Michelin. The Italian was the only Bridgestone rider in the top eight with...

Estoril MotoGP: James Toseland content with sixth

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland has said he is content to have claimed a place on the second row of the grid for tomorrow’s Estoril GP in Portugal. A best lap of 1.36.790 secured sixth place in...

Estoril MotoGP: Danny Webb claims debut 125GP front row

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Webb has claimed the first front row start of his career in Estoril this afternoon when he finished fourth fastest in final 125GP qualifying. Second with only five minutes to...

Estoril MotoGP: James Toseland delighted at 2009 Yamaha deal

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has spoken of his delight at clinching an extension to his current Yamaha contract for the 2009 MotoGP world championship after just two races of his rookie season. The 27-year-old has...

Estoril MotoGP: Tech 3 boss hails early James Toseland deal

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 team boss Herve Poncharal said he is confident that James Toseland can mount a future challenge for the MotoGP world championship after clinching a 2009 deal with the double World Superbike...

Estoril MotoGP: Tech 3 clinches new Yamaha deal

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s Tech 3 squad has received a double boost in Estoril this weekend with confirmation that the French-based team has signed a new two-year deal to run Yamaha’s satellite MotoGP...

Estoril MotoGP: Colin Edwards top free practice

12 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Texan Colin Edwards looks a good bet to maintain his 100 per cent front row qualifying record after he ended free practice with the fastest time in Portugal. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider clocked a best of...

Estoril MotoGP: Casey Stoner bemused at slump to seventh

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner was left puzzled by his disappointing seventh place finish in today’s opening free practice sessions in Estoril. The Aussie, who scored his worst factory Ducati...

Estoril MotoGP: Valentino Rossi bounces back from big crash

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi bounced back from a spectacular high-side crash this morning to claim the second fastest time at the end of an eventful opening day in Estoril. The 29-year-old, who is bidding to end...

Estoril MotoGP: Toni Elias injures foot in freak incident

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Toni Elias has suffered a right foot injury after a high-speed clutch failure on his Alice Ducati in Estoril. The former Estoril GP winner was approaching the tight first corner at the end of...

Estoril MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa continues early season charge

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Dani Pedrosa continued his impressive start to the 2008 campaign by clocking the fastest time in today’s opening free practice in Estoril. The Spanish GP winner topped...

Estoril MotoGP: James Toseland delighted with Yamaha engine upgrade

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland has spoken of his delight at the performance of Yamaha’s latest spec pneumatic valve engine that he used for the first time on a weather-hit first day in Estoril. Making...

Estoril MotoGP: Valentino Rossi unhurt after big high-side crash

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s bid to end his long winless streak in Portugal this weekend has started in painful but fast fashion with the Italian suffering a big high-side crash in the opening MotoGP free...

Estoril MotoGP: Bradley Smith and Danny Webb crash unhurt

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

British duo Bradley Smith and Danny Webb have walked away from first 125GP free practice crashes at a cool, wet and windy Estoril this morning. Spanish GP podium finisher Smith ended the session with...

Estoril MotoGP: Engine blow for Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Honda duo Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa have been left reeling after finding out that a test on a new pneumatic valve engine in Estoril on Monday has been cancelled. World championship leader...

Estoril MotoGP: Marco Melandri gets new electronics

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri is using new electronic software on his factory Ducati in Portugal this weekend to try and help him recover from a disastrous start to 2008. Melandri has endured a nightmare move to...

Estoril MotoGP: Casey Stoner fastest in mixed conditions

11 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has topped the timesheets in a first free practice session run in mixed conditions in Estoril this morning. Stoner’s best time of 1.47.900 denied Valentino Rossi...