Shinya Nakano Retires from Racing
30 Oct 2009, 11:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese rider Shinya Nakano announced that he has decided to retire from the world of racing, during a press conference held in Japan on Wednesday. Nakano left the MotoGP Honda Gresini team at the ...
Crutchlow and Toseland Complete First Test with Yamaha
29 Oct 2009, 07:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The first days of testing for the 2010 Yamaha World Superbike riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland completed successfully, though both of them were working with the team for the first time. The f...
Rossi Decides to Continue on Two Wheels
26 Oct 2009, 19:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following his latest Championship title at Sepang last weekend, many thought that Rossi would switch to the World Rally Championship starting from next year. The multiple world champion's decis...
Ben Spies Becomes World Superbike Champion at Algarve
26 Oct 2009, 09:25 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ben Spies only needed one season to make a name for himself in the European-based World Superbike Series. After making a huge impression within the North American motorcycle fans, the Texan came to ...
Rossi Thanks Team for 9th World Title
26 Oct 2009, 09:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Valentino Rossi did not win the Malaysian Grand Prix last weekend, but he was clearly the happiest rider to cross the chequered flag of the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday. The Italian rider...
Stoner Wins at Sepang, as Rossi Becomes World Champion
25 Oct 2009, 12:55 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / What a fantastic race! The Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix had it all, drama, action, suspense and it showcased two winners as well. The race starting time was delayed by 35 minutes...
Rossi on Pole at Sepang
24 Oct 2009, 12:13 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / “Il dottore” managed to take pole position in Malaysia after a performance that saw him beat the track’s previous record. With a time of 2:00.518s Valentino Rossi beat his own reco...
Lorenzo Still In Pain after Australia Crash
23 Oct 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although wrapping up the first practice session of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday morning, Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo revealed he is still in quite a lot of pain following his crash in the Aust...
Lorenzo Tops First Practice in Malaysia
23 Oct 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jorge Lorenzo might be out of the title fight for the 2009 season – although technically, he could still do it – but the Spaniard did not let that get to him during the first practice se...
Espargaro Replaces Canepa at Sepang
22 Oct 2009, 07:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Aleix Espargaro will make another outing in the MotoGP for Pramac Racing, before taking on his full-time contract with the team in 2010. Following his riding for the French outfit during the Indiana...
Tom Sykes Signs with Kawasaki, Joins Vermeulen
22 Oct 2009, 07:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Having lost the Yamaha seat to Cal Crutchlow, Tom Sykes is next to confirm deal with the PBM Kawasaki team for the next World Superbike Championship season, completing the team’s lineup and j...
Lorenzo's Manager Explains Yamaha Exit
21 Oct 2009, 10:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Apart from losing the chance to become world champion this year, as there are slim chances of him surging back into the title fight with 2 races to go in the championship, Jorge Lorenzo will also lo...
Eurosport Announced Extended Partnership with WSBK
21 Oct 2009, 10:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The agreement between Eurosport and World Superbike organizer's Infront Motor Sports have been extended for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons, officials from the two companies announced. The deal...
Hayden Forgives Lorenzo for Aussie Incident
19 Oct 2009, 10:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After the very start of Sunday’s Australian MotoGP race, Jorge Lorenzo made a mistake in his attempt to brake as late as possible for the first corner and collided with Nicky Hayden, sending b...
Lorenzo Upset with Australian Mistake, Apologizes to Hayden
19 Oct 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Spanish rider revealed he was very upset with himself for crashing right before the very first corner in the Australian GP and wanted to apologize to Nicky Hayden for ruining his race. However, ...
Rossi Rode Mindful of Championship Points
19 Oct 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Fiat Yamaha no. 46 rider revealed to the press after the Australian Grand Prix he rode thoughtful of championship points. With Rossi being signaled from the pits that Jorge Lorenzo crashed from ...
Stoner Thrilled to Be Back in Shape
19 Oct 2009, 08:13 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After a very difficult period for the Australian rider, struggling with unknown health problems, Casey Stoner revealed he is absolutely thrilled to feel in shape and prove everybody he still has the...
Valentino Rossi Plays Down Ducati Rumors
19 Oct 2009, 07:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following speculations that surfaced in the Italian media, which claimed the multiple MotoGP champion would compete for Ducati starting 2010, Valentino Rossi firmly dismissed them, revealing he has ...
Carlos Checa Signs with Althea Ducati for 2010
18 Oct 2009, 17:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Althea Racing Team revealed that it has signed Carlos Checa, who will compete on a 2010 model Ducati 1098R machine, for the 2010 World Superbike Championship season. Moreover, Massimo Tul...
Stoner Takes Victory at Phillip Island
18 Oct 2009, 09:46 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Casey Stoner has become the first Australian to be victorious three years in a row on his home circuit. The Ducati works rider managed to control the race from start to finish, thrilling his hom...