WSS: Joan Lascorz leads the World after impressive home win
Kawasaki Motocard.com rider Joan Lascorz took his first win of the year today at Valencia, and in doing so he leads the championship after three rounds Joan has posted 2010 season results of second, second and now a win, taking him only ten points from perfection as he leads the championship by four points from today’s second placed rider, Kenan... [Continue reading...]
Moto2: First day of Moto2 action ends at Jerez
Alex De Angelis is the fastest rider of the Moto2 class. The morning rain which limited early activity on the morning of the first day of the official test at Jerez today (Saturday) had disappeared by the afternoon, allowing the majority of the riders of the intermediate category to take to the Andalusian track. Alex De Angelis (Scot Racing) set the... [Continue reading...]
Moto2: Sito Pons-Moto2 will be very competitive
A positive balance is found by the Pons Racing riders at the Moto2 test Weather played a part at Montmeló last week for the Moto2/125cc test but despite that the work completed by Pons Racing duo Axel Pons and Sergio Gadea on Thursday and part of Friday left the team very happy. The two Spaniards were able to continue the evolution of the Pons Kalex... [Continue reading...]
Moto2: Anthony Wests MZ machine developing well
West is pleased with how his MZ Racing Moto2 chassis is progressing Anthony West was one of the many riders on track at the Circuit de Catalunya on Thursday as he continued his work on board his MZ Racing machine. The Australian, who has experience in the former intermediate 250cc class and MotoGP and is on the reserve entry for the 2010 Moto2 category,... [Continue reading...]
125GP: Bradley Smith glad to start 2010
Bradley Smith back on his Bancaja Aspar team Aprilia at Montmeló British rider Bradley Smith recorded 50 laps and a best time of 1’53.8 on Thursday, as he completed his first day at the test at the Circuit de Catalunya. Making a return to riding after three months off during the winter, Smith said he was delighted to have had a solid day’s work... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Ducati Xerox complete two days of wet testing at Valencia
Haga and Fabrizio conclude Valencia test for Ducatu Xerox The Ducati Xerox Team and riders Noriyuki Haga and Michel Fabrizio travel home tomorrow having participated in a two-day test session at the Valencia circuit, back to back after last weekend’s Portimao testing. Yesterday, a combination of very low temperatures and pouring rain unfortunately... [Continue reading...]
WSS: Kenan Sofuoglu pleased with Valencia Supersport test
Sofuoglu highsided his Honda CBR600RR on the out lap of his first session yesterday morning Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu has successfully completed a two-day World Supersport test at Valencia in Spain, despite the pain of a badly cut finger sustained in a crash yesterday. Sofuoglu highsided his Honda CBR600RR on the out lap of his first... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Testing in Valencia on 9th and 10th December
WSBK: Testing in Valencia on 9th and 10th December The Ricardo Tormo circuit in Spain is always a popular testing venue, which means it is no surprise to find that many of the top WSB teams will be out on track there on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December. Lined up for the tests are Aprilia Racing Team riders Max Biaggi and Leon Camier, plus test-team... [Continue reading...]
Moto2: Poncharal happy with Tech 3 Moto2 test
Tech 3 boss delighted with initial response after first test of Moto2 machine Hervé Poncharal was extremely satisfied with the on-track debut of the Moto2 prototype his Monster Tech3 team will race in next season’s inaugural World Championship, after a shakedown test in Ledenon earlier this week. With French rider Florian Marino testing the bike... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Ducati Marlboro test Big Bang engine configuration
Nicky Hayden: “I think we’re on the right track” During the recent Valencia tests the last few days the Ducati Marlboro team has been experimenting with what is rumored to be a “Big Bang” engine configuration similar to the Yamaha engine. The new engine configuration allows the rider to accelerate harder coming out of corners... [Continue reading...]
Moto2: FTR Moto2 machine on display at NEC show
FTR MOTO to display its British-built Moto2 World Championship prototype FTR MOTO will display its British-built Moto2 World Championship prototype machine on the Dunlop stand at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from this Friday, November 27. The M209 complete with a Joe Darcey Honda... [Continue reading...]
Moto2: FTR Moto2 machine takes Gowland to second place at valencia
FTR MOTO continues the evolution of its Moto2 World Championship machine FTR MOTO continued the evolution of its Moto2 World Championship machine as Graeme Gowland put in a sensational performance to finish in second place on the M209 prototype in Sundays final round of the CEV Buckler Spanish Championship at Valencia. Gowland, fourth in round six on... [Continue reading...]