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Catalunya MotoGP Reaction: Loris Capirossi in doubt for Donington Park

08 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi is a major doubt for the British GP at Donington Park on June 22 after he broke his right hand in Catalunya today. The veteran Italian was involved in an incident with Alex de Angelis...

Catalunya MotoGP Reaction: Grip issues halt Colin Edwards’ charge

08 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

A rear grip problem cost Colin Edwards the chance to fight for a podium finish as he scored a third successive top six finish in Catalunya. The Texan ran in fourth place for the opening eight laps...

Catalunya MotoGP Reaction: Andrea Dovizioso satisfied with fourth

08 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Italian rookie Andrea Dovizioso equalled his best MotoGP result with a brilliant fourth place finish in today’s Catalunya clash. The JIR Scot Honda rider was second for the opening two laps before he...

Catalunya MotoGP Reaction: Valentino Rossi surges through to second

08 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi produced an overtaking masterclass today to finish second in the Catalunya MotoGP clash. Starting from ninth on the grid, Rossi needed just nine laps to fight his way through the field...

Catalunya MotoGP: Faultless Dani Pedrosa closes gap in title chase

08 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Home favourite Dani Pedrosa slashed Valentino Rossi’s world championship lead to just seven-points with a crushing victory in front of a record 113,150-strong crowd in Catalunya. The factory Honda...

Catalunya MotoGP Reaction: James Toseland content with sixth

08 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland admitted he was content with a hard fought sixth place in today’s Catalunya GP, despite running off track after a tangle on lap two with Valentino Rossi. The British rider scored his...

Catalunya MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa wins home GP

08 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has taken the win at his home MotoGP from championship leader Valentino Rossi. Spaniard Dani Pedrosa led from the start and at one point stretch out a commandin lead...

Catalunya MotoGP: Marco Simoncelli takes 250GP win

08 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Metis Gilrera rider Marco Simoncelli has taken victory in the 250GP after Alvaro Bautista ran wide on the penultimate lap. Marco Simoncelli is now second in the championship behind Mika Kallio. Aspar...

Catalunya MotoGP: Mike Di Meglio takes 125GP win

08 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Frenchman Mike Di Meglio has taken victory at the Catalunya GP after Nicolas Terol and Joan Olive crashed out during the final stages of the race. Mike Di Meglio now leads the 125GP world...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner shocked at pole position

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner admitted he was shocked at scoring his first pole position for nine months with a brilliant qualifying display in Catalunya today. Stoner bagged his first pole...

Catalunya MotoGP: Valentino Rossi slumps to third row

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Valentino Rossi will need to produce another brilliant surge through the field if he is to extend his winning streak to four races in tomorrow’s Catalunya GP. The Fiat...

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden secures first front row of 2008

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

American Nicky Hayden maybe disappointed at the on-going delay in him racing Honda’s pneumatic valve motor, but he shrugged his frustration aside today to claim his first front row start of the...

Catalunya MotoGP: 600cc proposal unveiled as 250GP replacement

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Engine capacity for the new 250GP replacement class will now be 600cc, despite fears such a proposal would be in direct conflict with the current World Supersport series. To avoid any clash, Dorna...

Catalunya MotoGP: James Toseland delighted with second row

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha rider James Toseland scored his best qualifying result since the Estoril round in Portugal with sixth place in Catalunya. The double World Superbike champion posted a best time of...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith cleared by doctors to race

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith has been given the green light to start tomorrow’s 22-lap Catalunya 125GP clash after he escaped serious injury in a massive qualifying crash this afternoon. Smith lost control of his...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner takes first pole of season

07 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

World champion Casey Stoner has come back to form in Catalunya to take pole position for the MotoGP with a time of 1:41:186. Spaniard Dani Pedrosa, who was fastest in free practice yesterday has...

Catalunya GP: Scott Redding talks stunning front row

07 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rookie Scott Redding was in superb form in Catalunya today to claim his second front row start in just seven 125GP races. The Gloucester rider finished today’s qualifying session in fourth to...

Catalunya MotoGP: Pol Espargaro on pole for 125GP

07 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Spaniard Pol Espargaro has taken pole position for his home round of the 125GP championship at Catalunya with a time of 1:50:557. The Belson Derbi rider was near the top of the timesheets for the...

Spanish MotoGP: Spaniards take top three places in free practice for 250GP

07 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Three Spaniards have topped the time sheets at Catalunya with Alvaro Bautista setting the fastest time in the 250GP free practice session with a time of 1:46:181. The Spanish riders in second and...

Spanish MotoGP: Casey Stoner fastest in rain-hit free practice

07 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Casey Stoner was fastest in the MotoGP free practive at Catalunya with a time of 1:43:013 after rain fell with 15 minutes of the session remaining. Second fastest was ex-World champion Nicky Hayden.

Spanish MotoGP: Nicolas Terol fastest in 125GP free practice

07 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Jack and Jones Aprilia rider Nicolas Terol has set the fastest time in the 125GP free practice session at Catalunya with a time of 1:51:065. Second fastest of the session was Mike Di Meglio of the Ajo...

Catalunya MotoGP: John Hopkins facing fitness test

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

American John Hopkins is a major doubt for Sunday’s Catalunya GP after he suffered back injuries in a big crash in today’s second free practice session. Hopkins was on his seventh lap lost the front...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo ruled out of MotoGP race

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo is out of this weekend’s Catalunya GP after suffering concussion in a heavy crash during today’s second free practice session. The Fiat Yamaha rider high-sided at the penultimate corner...

Valentino Rossi voices grip concern

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Valentino Rossi has voiced concerns about a lack of grip at the Catalunya circuit after Jorge Lorenzo and John Hopkins needed lengthy medical treatment after big...

Casey Stoner happy to bounce back after tough start

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner bounced back from a torrid morning session to register the fourth best time on a crash-strewn opening day in Catalunya. The Aussie was one of this morning’s victims when he crashed...

Dani Pedrosa happy despite crash

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Home favourite Dani Pedrosa declared himself happy with his form on the opening day of the Catalunya GP, despite a crash in this afternoon’s second free practice session. The Spaniard, who is...

James Toseland hails new Yamaha set-up

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland reckons a new set-up with his Tech 3 Yamaha machine has given him a massive boost as he finished the first day of practice with the eighth best time in Catalunya. Toseland used the...

Dani Pedrosa crashes but tops practice timesheets

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa escaped injury in a late crash to post the fastest time on the first day of practice for his home race in Catalunya today. The Repsol Honda rider had just moved to the top of the...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith and Scott Redding in provisional top ten

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Injured British rider Bradley Smith and rookie Scott Redding have claimed top ten places on the provisional grid for Sunday’s Catalunya 125GP. A fastest time of 1.51.988 secured eight for Polaris...

Dani Pedrosa starts on top in Catalunya

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa made the perfect start to his home race in Catalunya this morning when he edged out title rivals Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in the opening free practice session. Factory Honda...

Nightmare start for Casey Stoner in Catalunya

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner made a nightmare start to his bid for a second successive Catalunya MotoGP victory this morning. The 22-year-old was uninjured in a crash exiting the Curve Elf...

Scott Redding makes flying start in Catalunya

06 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP rookie Scott Redding has posted the second fastest time in this morning’s opening free 125GP practice session in Catalunya. The Blusens Aprilia rider actually led the session until the...

Nicky Hayden disappointed at further engine delay

05 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Nicky Hayden has spoken of his disappointment at not being able to race Honda’s pneumatic valve motor in this weekend’s Catalunya GP. The American was hoping to ride the V4 for...

Casey Stoner confident ahead of Catalunya clash

05 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is confident he can repeat his stunning 2007 victory in Catalunya this weekend as he tries to close the gap on series leader Valentino Rossi. Ducati rider...

Valentino Rossi aiming to continue good form

05 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi is hoping he can continue his good form in Barcelona this weekend as he goes in search of a ninth win on the Catalunya circuit. Valentino Rossi leads the series by 12-points over home...

Casey Stoner confirms possible 2009 Ducati test

05 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has confirmed that he might test Ducati’s 2009 prototype machine in Barcelona next week. Test rider Vittoriano Gaureschi is due to ride an early version of...