Jerez Hampered by Poor Weather

Tom Luthi (Interwetten Moto2) and Andrea Iannone (WTR/Speed Master Team), did 10 and 35 laps respectively on their new bikes, with Iannone recording the best unofficial Moto2 time of 1’57.6. Both teams have been working to reconfirm their base settings on the Suter chassis which they first tested in Valencia.

Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing), Pol Espargaro (Tuenti Speed Up) and Xavier Fores (Mapfre Aspar Team) braved the damp conditions to get experience on their new bikes, recording a best time of 2’01.6, 2’01.3, 1’58.4 respectively.

Lorenzo's World Champion

Third place in the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Sunday handed Jorge Lorenzo the 2010 MotoGP title, and following the achievement the 23 year-old Fiat Yamaha rider gave his reaction to the accomplishment of a lifelong ambition.

Reviewing the season so far, in which he has taken 13 podiums from 15 races – including seven wins – Lorenzo continued: “The pre-season didn't start so well with my broken finger but in the end it's been a fantastic year.

Rossi's Career

Valentino Rossi’s second victory of the season came on a track at which the Italian has enjoyed great success in the past when he won at Sepang on Sunday, and the result will go down as one of the 31 year-old’s great displays.

Rossi could do little to stop Jorge Lorenzo from taking the 2010 title but with victory achieved his 46th win with Yamaha, recovering from a second-row start which had seen him drop to 11th on the opening lap to mount a stirring comeback.

“I want to say congratulations to Yamaha and to Jorge; he has

"Rookie" Will Do MotoGP Test at Jerez

Engine used the MotoGP race at this time it seems difficult to conquer, especially by the drivers 'rookie' aka beginner or a newcomer to the premier class victories. Certainly need adaptation even harder than drivers, compounded by the official testing schedule that was rated by riders was less a result of cutting test period as part of budget saving measures at every MotoGP team.

According to the report "Twowheelsbog" racer "rookie" Karel

Toni Elías win again in Moto2

Elías did not enjoy the smoothest of final preparations for the start of the campaign as an injury picked up during pre-season testing meant he arrived in Qatar for Round 1 not fully fit. A courageous ride to fourth position – from pole – was testament to his determination and back to back wins at Jerez and Le Mans followed.

“It had been a long time without winning a race (since Portugal 2006 in MotoGP), and having that feeling again was perfect,” said Elías of his first of seven wins of the season.

Rossi After Surgery

The Italian gave his first reaction following his shoulder operation on Sunday, underlining his determination to be ready for the Sepang Test in February.

Valentino Rossi is fully aware of the road to recovery that awaits him following surgery on his shoulder on Sunday, and despite acknowledging that he needs to be “calm and patient” in his rehabilitation the 31 year-old is eager to try out his repaired shoulder.

In the aftermath of his operation in Italy on Sunday Doctor Alessandro Castagna, one of the specialists who operated on Rossi, said he expected the nine-time World Champion to fit in time for the MotoGP Test at Sepang which takes place

MotoGP Basics Part IV

MANUFACTURERS – THE GREAT NAMES

The following list provides the main statistics on the key manufacturers who have participated in the World Championships over the past six decades (statistics correct as of end of 2009 season):

MotoGP Basics Part III

AMERICAN IDOLS

The 198
0s and 1990s saw some superb quality racing in the premier class in particular with fierce competition between Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha and some great battles between American stars such as Eddie Lawson, Randy Mamola,

MotoGP Basics Part II

History

Boasting 60 years of history, MotoGP is the oldest of all motorsports World Championships - its first annual competition having been held in 1949.

MotoGP Basics Part I

Points

MotoGP: Riders and Constructors (manufacturers) compete for respective FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix titles.

About MotoGP Part II

RIDERS

The current MotoGP World Champion is Italian Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi, who in 2009 claimed his magnificent seventh premier class title.

About MotoGP

RACE WEEKENDS

On a Grand Prix weekend there is a race in each of MotoGP’s three categories:

• 125cc – Is the first step for young riders into world championship competition. Maximum engine displacement is 125cc (single-cylinder units).

Rossi Yamaha R1 to be auctioned for Riders

MotoGP’s official charity will benefit from a very special prize being auctioned in Los Angeles this Saturday (November 13th).

World famous auction house Bonhams has announced the release of its catalogue for the upcoming "Classic California" auction on November 13th at the Petersen Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The auction will include a truly one-of-a-kind motorcycle offered in collaboration with the most successful motorcycle racer of his era, Valentino Rossi. All the money raised by the sale of this unique lot will support the work of Riders for Health. 

Stoner departs Valencia “very happy” with Honda debut

The Australian was in an extremely positive mood after completing his first two days of riding on the RC212V, setting the best time on day two.

Casey Stoner’s Honda debut sent out a clear message to his rivals as the Australian set the best time of the second day at the Official MotoGP Test at Valencia. The 25 year-old then expressed his all-round satisfaction with the RC212V despite his adaptation to the machine still being in its early stages.

Stoner worked on a range of different electronics and chassis variations, tested some new parts and also Bridgestone tyres in a busy day two,

Early prices still available for 2011 Silverstone tickets

MotoGP fans wishing to save 20% off all tickets for the British Grand Prix have until Monday November 22nd to take advantage of the ‘early bird’ prices.

Silverstone is already focusing its attentions on delivering another exhilarating British Grand Prix on June 10th-12th next year. This year MotoGP’s highly anticipated return to Silverstone, in June, was a resounding success, praised by riders, fans and media alike, and the Northamptonshire circuit is planning an even bigger two-wheeled festival in 2011.

2010 season finale in Valencia

The 18th and final round of the 2010 MotoGP World Championship this weekend will see the runner-up spot decided, with the following Official Test offering an immediate taste of what is to come in 2011.

The Ricardo Tormo Circuit hosts the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana this weekend for the 12th year running, and what has since 2002 been the traditional season-ending round. The 18th instalment of the 2010 MotoGP campaign will see runner-up to already-crowned Champion Jorge Lorenzo decided, with Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi the candidates still able to take the honour.

Pedrosa prepared for second place battle

The Repsol Honda rider arrives at Valencia for the final round of the season looking to secure the runner-up spot in the Championship, and he has a 19-point advantage over Valentino Rossi.

This weekend Dani Pedrosa will be hoping to give his home supporters something to cheer about as he goes all out to defend second place in the World Championship. With a 19-point lead over Valentino Rossi in third place, and after his impressive injury-defying race in Portugal on Sunday where he placed eighth, the 25 year-old is determined to put in another fighting performance at a track he loves.
Following last weekend’s Grand Prix of Portugal, Pedrosa visited the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona to undergo electromyography scans on his

Pedrosa wraps up second in Championship

With a brave ride to seventh position at Valencia the Repsol Honda rider secured runner-up spot in the 2010 World Championship, as his team-mate Andrea Dovizioso finished fifth in the final race of the year.

Repsol Honda riders Andrea Dovizioso and Dani Pedrosa finished today’s Grand Prix of Valencia in fifth and seventh places after an enthralling 30-lap race that saw both riders carving their way through the MotoGP field. The final race of the season produced exiting duels throughout, and the Repsol Honda riders were in the thick of it from outset.

Dovizioso made a fast start from ninth on the grid and fought his way up

Inmotec: A MotoGP project in the making.

The firm’s efforts at developing the first Spanish-built premier class machine are now at an advanced stage, as discussed in this feature interview with Managing Director Oscar Gorria.

(Building a MotoGP bike: Inmotec’s project)
Spanish engineering firm Inmotec are now in the advanced stages of the production of their MotoGP prototype machine, the GPI10, and in the attached interview Managing Director Oscar Gorria explains the processes that have been involved and the future aims of the project.
Gorria talks about the initial stages of development right through to the testing process with rider Iván Silva and the progress of the project in general, as well as the anticipated debut of the bike in the MotoGP World Championship. Source: MotoGP.com

 

MotoGP Rewind: Valencia

The final round of the 2010 season, the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana, is reviewed in the latest free video from motogp.com.

The 18th round at Valencia brought the 2010 MotoGP World Championship to a fitting finale with a fantastic race won by World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, as Casey Stoner signed off from Ducati with second place and Valentino Rossi bade farewell to Yamaha with a final podium as well in third.
In the attached free video you can review the best moments of the weekend one final time in 2010! Source: MotoGP.com