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Pedrosa Blames Early Injury for Poor Season
Pedrosa Blames Early Injury for Poor Season

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dani Pedrosa began the season as a title contender but finished it in 3rd place, with no chances whatsoever to challenge Valentino Rossi for the MotoGP title. Many have wondered what happened to the...

 
Hayden Thrilled with Ducati Testing
Hayden Thrilled with Ducati Testing

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The 2008 season might be over, but most of the MotoGP riders are yet to enjoy their well-deserved vacation after an exhausting year inside the queen class. Hours after the chequered flag was waved o...

 
Hayden: “I Need to Quit Being a Hypocrite!”
Hayden: “I Need to Quit Being a Hypocrite!”

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After Alberto Puig accused him of unprofessional behavior, Nicky Hayden responded to Dani Pedrosa's manager comments in an amusing way and denied rumors saying that he has a problem with the Sp...

 
Rossi Wants Less-Performance Tires for Next Season
Rossi Wants Less-Performance Tires for Next Season

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The multi-champion Valentino Rossi talked about the possibility of a single tire manufacturer for the 2009 MotoGP season, explaining that one possible solution would be the introduction of less-perf...

 
Anthony West Leaves MotoGP, Joins Supersports
Anthony West Leaves MotoGP, Joins Supersports

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MotoGP Kawasaki rider Anthony West officially confirmed recent rumors indicating a possible move to Supersports, admitting that the year and a half period spent in MotoGP was quite difficult for him...

 
Dovizioso Grabs Maiden MotoGP Podium in Malaysia
Dovizioso Grabs Maiden MotoGP Podium in Malaysia

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Italian Andrea Dovozioso scored his first podium at MotoGP last weekend and strengthened his 5th place in the overall classification at his very first appearance in the MotoGP class. The JiR Scot ri...

 
Rossi Blames Electronics for Lack of Show
Rossi Blames Electronics for Lack of Show

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite winning the title in style last season – 2008 that is – Italian ace Valentino Rossi is far from enjoying it too much. The Yamaha rider admitted that he's very happy with his...

 
Rossi Admits Mid-Season Crisis in 2007
Rossi Admits Mid-Season Crisis in 2007

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite winning the MotoGP title this year, things were far from going the right way for Valentino Rossi throughout 2007. The powerful, determined and successful Rossi this season was nothing like t...

 
Suzuki Aim for Valencia Podium
Suzuki Aim for Valencia Podium

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the Top 5 very much indisputable in the overall riders' classification, there's little to expect from the upcoming Valencia Grand Prix in the MotoGP class. Apart from Valentino Rossi&...

 
West Slams Kawasaki's Chances for 2009
West Slams Kawasaki's Chances for 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Some riders leave the MotoGP on the back door quietly and pursue their dreams elsewhere in the World Superbike or World Supersport series. But that's certainly not the case for future former-Ka...

 
Kawasaki to Quit MotoGP
Kawasaki to Quit MotoGP

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The global economic crisis seems to have struck the FIM Road Racing World Championship as well. As reported by autosport.com, Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki looks set to announce their immediate ret...

 
MotoGP Responsible for Melandri's Future Says Manager
MotoGP Responsible for Melandri's Future Says Manager

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Kawasaki close to announcing their decision to withdraw from the MotoGP later this week, Marco Melandri and John Hopkins are already looking for new racing seats in 2009. The former has joined ...

 
Shinya Nakano Promises Solid Performance in Malaysia
Shinya Nakano Promises Solid Performance in Malaysia

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After one of his best performances at the Phillip Island Grand Prix, Shinya Nakano hopes to continue this series with another good result in the upcoming Sepang race. Even the team's manager, F...

 
Rizla Suzuki Seeks Last-Minute Comeback
Rizla Suzuki Seeks Last-Minute Comeback

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After recording some quite disappointing performances so far, both Rizla Suzuki riders are seeking to get back in the game in the last two races of the 2008 season. Both Loris Capirossi and Chris Ve...

 
Rossi Still Hungry for Victories
Rossi Still Hungry for Victories

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although he secured the title in the Japanese Grand Prix, Valentino Rossi still wants to dominate the end of the 2008 season and aims to win the remaining Sepang and Valencia races. According to aut...

 
Pol Espargaro Ignores Pain, Looks Forward to Sepang
Pol Espargaro Ignores Pain, Looks Forward to Sepang

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The younger Espargaro brother is keen to snatch a good result in Malaysia although he's been bothered in the last few days by a minor injury to his right hand. Pol Espargaro jumped off the bike...

 
Suzuki's 2009 Bike to Debut on Sepang
Suzuki's 2009 Bike to Debut on Sepang

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rizla Suzuki will register a third rider for the Malaysian Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend but will have a completely different goal than Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen. If both riders fi...

 
Casey Stoner Delays Surgery due to GP9 Testings
Casey Stoner Delays Surgery due to GP9 Testings

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2007 MotoGP season champion Casey Stoner promised a good performance in the two remaining Grands Prix but admitted that his mind is currently on the 2009-season motorcycle, formerly known as Duc...

 
Marco Melandri Takes On New Challenge with Kawasaki
Marco Melandri Takes On New Challenge with Kawasaki

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After a disappointing season with Ducati, Marco Melandri can hardly wait to ride his new Kawasaki bike in the winter testings. The Italian failed to claim a single podium this season, highlighting a...

 
Stoner Promises Stronger Challenge in 2009
Stoner Promises Stronger Challenge in 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite his powerful win at Valencia, Casey Stoner is still disappointed with his title defense this season. The Australian failed to put on a strong fight for defending his 2007 MotoGP title and fi...