Monday, May 21 2012
The weekend’s French MotoGP at Le Mans was the best one so far for Ducati rider Valentino Rossi, with the Italian managing an impressive second place on the podium. The race managed to turn around Rossi’s less than impressive performance to date and showcased the skills which made him a renowned rider. Battling from the [...]
Silverstone MotoGP billed as ‘Super Saturday’
Posted: 18/05/12
This year’s British round of the MotoGP takes place at Silverstone on 15th-17th June, when Britain’s very own Cal Crutchlow, (currently in fourth place) and James Ellison will be fighting it out on home turf! Not only is the weekend full of racing action, it is also packed with other events to keep the whole [...]
Rossi to stay with MotoGP for at least two more seasons
Posted: 18/05/12
In the wake of Casey Stoner’s retirement confirmation, Valentino Rossi has decided to completely deny reports which emerged in the Daily Telegraph last week saying that he too is about to call time on his career. During a press conference in Le Mans, Rossi said that he wants to remain a part of MotoGP for [...]
Casey Stoner to bow out at the end of the motorbike season
Posted: 18/05/12
After months of speculation, MotoGP superstar Casey Stoner has confirmed that he will be bowing out at the end of the 2012 mootorbike season – despite denying rumours earlier in the year. Stoner cited the fact that he is disappointed with the direction MotoGP has taken, particularly the introduction of the CRT rules which he [...]
Yamaha Factory Racing for MotoGP at Le Mans
Posted: 18/05/12
Round Four of the MotoGP Championships at world-famous Le Mans is just around the corner and Yamaha Factory Racing is all set for the challenge. Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies are hoping to build upon their season so far, a season which sees Lorenzo only one point behind current Championship leader, Casey Stoner. In the [...]
Posted: 18/05/12
We all know the MotoGP is about as thrilling and competitive as it gets when it comes to the mootorbike racing calendar and just to prove it, here’s some major stats from the event… 100 – The number of times Dani Pedrosa had stood on a Grand Prix podium once he had made his third [...]
Success all round at the Estoril MotoGP
Posted: 08/05/12
Jorge Lorenzo had a fantastic weekend at Estoril in the MotoGP, continuing his unbroken podium record. The Yamaha Factory Racing competitor started his race in fourth place but quickly managed to move up to second, keeping the position until he crossed the finish line. His consistency throughout meant that leader Casey Stoner was never more [...]
MotoGP Estoril – Steve’s view on the big race
Posted: 07/05/12
Here Steve gives us his view on the latest MotoGP from Estoril which saw Casey Stoner claim his second win of the season; one which now means he has won at every track on the current MotoGP schedule.
Steve’s summary of the MotoGP Qualifying from Estoril
Posted: 05/05/12
Steve Parrish rounds up the qualyifing from the MotoGP Estoril with the highlight being Cal Crutchlow qualifying in third as he looks for his first podium finish.
MotoGP third round heads to Estoril
Posted: 01/05/12
Just four days after the trials and tribulations of the weekend’s events at Jerez, the MotoGP is heading to Estoril, Portugal this week. Victor of the second round, Casey Stoner and his team-mate Dani Pedrosa who took third place, are hoping for another strong round at the only track – the only one on the [...]
Mouse kicks Cal Crutchlow out of his Jerez Motorhome
Posted: 01/05/12
Check out this hilarious little video we shot from the Moto GP over in Jerez at the weekend in which we filmed outside Cal Crutchlow’s motorhome.
Victory for Stoner at MotoGP in Jerez
Posted: 01/05/12
Though rain threatened the progress of the second round of the MotoGP Championship at Jerez this weekend, it wasn’t enough to prevent Casey Stoner taking the top podium position after a thrilling race saw him battling it out from the start. Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa started the race in front, immediately ahead of Yamaha’s Lorenzo [...]
The risks of getting the tyre choice wrong!
Posted: 30/04/12
Here Steve discusses the risk vs reward dilemma the teams must consider when choosing their tyres in unstable weather conditions… After the torrential rain in Qatar, Bridgestone gave every rider the option of two front tyre types, a wet and dry, to cover all bases during the second round at Jerez. As Steve says, there’s [...]
James Ellison gets ready for Jerez
Posted: 25/04/12
Paul Bird Motorsport UK rider James Ellison is preparing for this weekends second round of the MotoGP at Jerez and says he hopes to build on his experiences from round one at Qatar to improve his performance. Round one saw the 31-year old achieve 18th place with his Claiming Rules Team spec PBM UK Aprilia [...]
Marc VDS Racing team ready to tackle Jerez
Posted: 24/04/12
The Marc VDS Racing Team is all geared up for the second round of the Moto2 World Championship at Jerez this weekend. Two successful pre-season tests for Scott Redding and Mike Kallio mean the prospects for the team are looking good, leaving them hopeful for some top-five finishes. The first round of the Championship at Qatar [...]
Moto GP set for second round in Jerez
Posted: 23/04/12
After the Moto GP season opener in Qatar, the Championship moves to Europe for its second round in Jerez, Spain. Expectations are bound to be high as contenders battle for points and podium finishes, while Jerez itself celebrates its 26th year of hosting the Grand Prix event. Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha Factory Racing managed a fantastic [...]
Bridgestone introduce new tyre for MotoGP
Posted: 12/04/12
Bridgestone, the exclusive tyre supplier for MotoGP, have announced that they will introduce a new specification front-tyre for the remaining legs of the Championship. The new tyre configuration was developed during pre-season tests and its new construction is all set to enhance warm-up performance and feel. Due to positive feedback from the riders, Bridgestone has [...]
Steve Parrish – Post Qatar Round-Up
Posted: 10/04/12
What a great start to the MotoGP season it was over in Qatar! Jorge Lorenzo took the victory from Dani Pedrosa, with favourite Casey Stoner completing the podium in third. That leaves the Championship wide open after raceday 1. But Steve’s performance of the weekend went to Cal Crutchlow, who rode a fantastic race to [...]
James Ellison gets Paul Bird underway in Qatar
Posted: 10/04/12
The Moto GP first round got underway in Qatar this weekend, with James Ellison starting a new era for Paul Bird Motorsport. With their Aprilia ART, the team used the first race to galvanise their ongoing development and managed to end Sunday with an 18th place finish. Although the team are still keen to make [...]
James Ellison returns to the MotoGP
Posted: 06/04/12
James Ellison is all set to return to the MotoGP arena for the first time in six years. Ellison will be racing for Paul Bird Motorsport, signalling a brand new era for the team. He will be kicking off his season in the opening round of the MotoGP World Championships in Qatar, taking control of [...]
MotoGP 2012 stage opener in Qatar
Posted: 02/04/12
After much anticipation and excitement, the MotoGP World Championships will be getting off to a flying start this Thursday, 5th April, in Qatar. The very first practice sessions at the opening rounds will end the long wait since the last race of the 2011 season which closed in Valencia last season and will let riders, [...]
Posted: 02/04/12
Danny Kent’s 2012 track success has been followed up with a new achievement – his CBT, which he passed this week! The rising star of the Grand Prix finished second fastest in the final of the Moto3 in Jerez last week, before passing his CBT test on a KTM 125 Duke, with flying colours. Kent [...]
Rossi can’t promise a miracle in Qatar
Posted: 28/03/12
Valentino Rossi, the nine-time champion, has told Ducati not to expect any miracles from him when he takes to the track for the first round of the MotoGP in Qatar. By the time the pre-season testing had come to an end, Rossi had experienced mixed feelings towards his Desmosedici GP12, believing that the team took [...]
Marc Marquez Moto2 2012 presentation
Posted: 27/03/12
Marc Marquez and his new Repsol bike were officially presented in Barcelona today ahead of his bid for the 2012 Moto2 title. The 2010 125cc World Champion and 2011 Moto 2 runner-up, is eyeing up the intermediate category title for 2012, in his fifth year of Grand Prix racing. Considering he is only nineteen years old, Marquez [...]
World Superbike and MotoGP entry listings 2012
Posted: 21/02/12
The 2012 MotoGP and Superbike seasons are just around the corner and the entry lists have been publicised by the International Motorcycling Federation. Now all that’s left to do is wait- and speculate! MotoGP World Championship 2012: 1 – Casey Stoner – Repsol Honda Team – Honda RC213V 4 – Andrea Dovizioso – Monster Yamaha [...]
Posted: 07/02/12
Hayden is undergoing surgery in the hopes of resolving the shoulder problem which hampered him throughout recent pre-season testing at Sepang. The Ducati rider had in fact fractured his left shoulder in a training accident just after Christmas, but at the time opted to avoid surgery. However, after struggling to ride during the Sepang test, [...]
First day of testing in Malaysia
Posted: 01/02/12
Jorge Lorenzo set the pace on the first day of official MotoGP testing in Malaysia. Dani Pedrosa clocked in a close second for Repsol Honda whilst the top four was completed by Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow and Ben Spies on the second factory bike. Ducati fans will have waited with anticipation to see where Valentino [...]
Yamaha signs sponsorship deal with JX Nippon
Posted: 30/01/12
Yamaha has announced its sponsorship deal with the Japanese company, JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship season. JX Nippon will replace Petronas as an official sponsor after Petronas announced that its association with the manufacturer would end at the close of 2011. The deal will be a boost for [...]
Provisional 2012 MotoGP line up announced
Posted: 19/01/12
The FIM has announced the 2012 MotoGP World Championship provisional grid, the series kicks off on April 8th with the opening round in Qatar. Provisional line-up: 1 CASEY STONER AUS – HONDA TEAM, HONDA 4 ANDREA DOVIZIOSO ITA – YAMAHA TECH 3, YAMAHA 5 COLIN EDWARDS USA – FORWARD RACING, SUTER* 6 STEFAN BRADL GER [...]
Provisional Moto2 line up announced
Posted: 19/01/12
The FIM has announced the 2012 provisional grid for the Moto2 World Championship, which will commence on April 8th with the opening round in Qatar. Provisional line-up: 3 SIMONE CORSI ITA – IODA RACING PROJECT, IODA 4 RANDY KRUMMENACHER SWI – GP TEAM SWITZERLAND, KALEX 5 JOHANN ZARCO FRA – JIR Moto2, MOTOBI 7 ALEXANDER [...]
Posted: 16/01/12
Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden spoke about the MotoGP season ahead at the Wrooom press conference earlier this week. Then, press duties complete, they headed out on the two-seater Ducati for a ride in the snow! Rossi will in fact be back on spiked tyres as he takes on Ferrari F1 stars Fernando Alonso and [...]
Jorge Lorenzo first MotoGP rider on New Delhi track
Posted: 16/01/12
Amongst other promotional events Jorge Lorenzo will be attending this week in India, he will have the opportunity to test the new Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi. The Championship winning Yamaha rider will return to the controls of a Yamaha R15 and become the first MotoGP rider to take in a lap of the [...]
Posted: 13/01/12
Valentino Rossi, the 33-year-old winner of 7 MotoGP championships has revealed he is considering retiring after the 2014 season, and is therefore most keen to bring his Ducati team success before this time. Rossi: “I want a new contract with Ducati, a two-year one, maybe the last, and then I’ll think about how to enjoy [...]
Jerez could secure MotoGP until 2016
Posted: 10/01/12
The Jerez Circuit has confirmed a deal to host MotoGP in 2012- a deal which could potentially extend over at least a further four years. With strong backing from the Andalusian tourist board, the deal of 4.4 million Euros will be paid directly to Dorna, series organisers. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “I’d like [...]
Dovizioso should be fit for Sepang test
Posted: 10/01/12
Andrea Dovizioso’s surgeon has said that he should most definitely be fit in time for the first 2012 MotoGP tests, following injury to his collarbone last week. Dr Giuseppe Porcellini’s operation on Dovizioso’s collarbone was observed by Dr Fabrizio Borra who is physio to both Dovizioso and Fernando Alonso. Although the injury was a complicated [...]
Shanley joins Ellison for 2012 MotoGP
Posted: 05/01/12
It has been confirmed that Mick Shanley, the former Swan Yamaha crew chief will join James Ellison as his right-hand man in the Paul Bird Aprilia CRT MotoGP team for 2012. Although Shanley leaves the Guisborough-based British Superbike team after seven years, he still has a strong connection with Shaun Muir’s team and is happy [...]
MotoGP changes approved and finalised
Posted: 21/12/11
New regulations for testing have been approved by MotoGP bosses- the minimum weight limit for 1000cc bikes has been increased from 153kg to 157kg for 2012 and will then increase further to 160kg in 2013. Some significant changes to the 2012 rules have also been given the stamp of approval, including this change: contracted riders [...]
Posted: 16/12/11
The FIM has announced changes to the 2012 MotoGP schedule, including a change of date for the opening round in Qatar, the confirmation of the Jerez circuit and the naming of Sachsenring as the circuit hosting the Grand Prix of Germany (subject to contract) 2012 FIM MotoGP: Date Grand Prix Circuit 8th April Qatar Doha/Losail [...]
Michele Pirro to Ride Team San Carlo Honda Gresini 2012
Posted: 09/12/11
It has been announced that Michele Pirro is to be given the honour of riding the Team San Carlo Honda Gresini CRT bike in the 2012 MotoGP season. Pirro had an encouraging first season with San Carlo in Moto2, and the Italian rider and team will now take the same enthusiasm and work ethic as [...]
Aspar confirms 2012 MotoGP World Championship involvement
Posted: 30/11/11
There has been official confirmation that Spanish team, Aspar, will be racing in the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. Racing for the team will be Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro; de Puniet tested one of the team’s hybrid Aprilia machines last week at Jerez. Aspar have not yet made a full statement about the machines [...]
Posted: 29/11/11
The claiming rule teams (CRTs) have been out in Jerez for the past three days testing their MotoGP machinery, which is comprised of production-motorcycle motors with custom-built chassis. It’s not the first time we’ve seen a CRT bike on the track, but the outing was saw the first ‘top-tier’ rider on-board the new racing format [...]
Posted: 28/11/11
Moto2 World Champion, Stefan Bradl, is home in Germany beginning his recovery following surgery to his left foot yesterday to remove a plate and six screws. The successful operation removed a plate which had been inserted after an injury sustained whilst training in 2010. The German rider, while still too sore to stand after yesterday’s [...]
Suzuki suspend Moto GP participation
Posted: 18/11/11
Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided from 2012, to temporarily suspend its participation in FIM Road Racing Grand Prix MotoGP. This suspension will be put into action in order to cope with tough economic circumstances caused by the prolonged recession in developed countries, a historical consideration of the Yen and repeated natural disasters in the country. [...]
Posted: 18/11/11
Stefan Bradl will graduate from Moto2 to MotoGP in 2012 after closing a two-year deal with LCR Honda. This announcement comes after a verbal agreement was made following his impromptu audition in post-season tests at Valencia, where the German gave an impressive debut performance on an 800cc MotoGP bike and finished in the top 10. [...]
Takahashi teams up with NGM Mobile Forward Racing
Posted: 18/11/11
Yuki Takahashi has signed a contract for one year with the NGM Mobile Forward Racing Team, riding alongside Moto2 and MotoGP veteran Alex De Angelis for the 2012 season. Upon sealing this deal, the experienced Japanese rider and his new team outlined their goal: to compete for the podium, with the ultimate aim of a [...]
FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Commission Decision
Posted: 18/11/11
The Grand Prix Commission, composing: Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Ignacio Verneda (FIM Executive Director, Sport), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA), in the presence of Javier Alonso (Dorna) and M. Paul Butler (Secretary of meeting), in a meeting held in Valence, 05 November, unanimously decided the following will be implemented, with immediate effect: 1.15.1.1 [...]
2012: Team San Carlo Honda Gresini joins with FTR
Posted: 17/11/11
It has been confirmed that Team San Carlo Honda Gresini will join forces with British bike manufacturers FTR Moto as they take on a new role as a CRT (Claiming Rules Team) in the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. The Honda CBR 1000R engine will be assembled on a new FTR MGP12 machine, and will soon [...]
Moto GP enlists Capirossi expertise
Posted: 16/11/11
A Grand Prix career spanning 22 years- in which the Italian racer started 328 races, won three titles and finished 99 times on the podium. For 2012, Dorna Sports is delighted to announce that they will be enlisting the expertise of Capirossi, tapping into the extensive experience and knowledge of the former rider who has [...]
Wrist Surgery for Ducati’s Nicky Hayden
Posted: 16/11/11
After injuring his wrist in a crash during the Valencia Grand Prix earlier this month, Ducati’s Nicky Hayden yesterday underwent surgery in attempts to promote a speedier recovery. The operation, which was performed by Dr Arthur Ting at the Fremont Sports Therapy and Surgery Centre in California, involved the insertion of a tiny screw into [...]
All I want for Christmas is MotoGP
Posted: 15/11/11
Let’s hope you’ve all been good this year because you’ll definitely be hoping for a visit from Santa! New DVD ‘A Decade in MotoGP’ is released on November 21st, documenting the last 10 years in the world of MotoGP. It analyses the most controversial headlines and combines behind the scenes footage with exclusive interviews; from [...]
Posted: 15/11/11
After failing to meet the deadline for commitment to the 2012 MotoGP championship, it seems Suzuki is pulling out of the MotoGP scene- at least for now. Although no official line has been taken on this, communications suggest that the manufacturer will make a return to racing in 2014. It’s changing times as Suzuki’s Alvaro [...]
Successful testing for Cal Crutchlow in Valencia
Posted: 10/11/11
Cal Crutchlow had a successful first testing session on the 1000cc YZR-M1 for his new team Yamaha Tech3 this week at Valencia’s Ricardo Tomo Circuit. The fantastic weather was a far cry from the rainy conditions experienced at Sundays GP and the newly crowned Moto GP ‘Rookie of the Year’ set a best lap time [...]
Alvaro Bautista will be riding for San Carlo Honda Gresini on 2012 Moto GP
Posted: 09/11/11
www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk is pleased to be able to announce you all that San Carlo Honda Gresini have today agreed terms with Alvaro Bautista to ride for them in the 2012 season. Alvaro will be riding the Honda RC213V. After successful testing in Valencia, team boss declared: “I am satisfied that Alvaro will ride the Honda RC213V [...]
Loris Capriossi’s next Moto GP race to be his last
Posted: 03/11/11
The great Italian rider, Loris Capriossi is retiring from the sport after his 328th GP start spanning a 22 year long career. The emotional final round in Spain will be a respectful tribute to fallen colleague Marco Simoncelli; along with the rest of the field. Capirossi said that “It will be difficult to be in the [...]
Marco Simoncelli’s funeral filled the streets of Coriano with his fans
Posted: 28/10/11
Yesterday, the Santa Maria Assunta church from Coriano Italy, and the streets around have been filled with fans that came to pay their final respects to the MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli. As The Bike Insurer announced you on the article from yesterday regarding the subject, Simoncelli’s funeral has been broadcasted live on two big screen [...]
Posted: 27/10/11
This Wednesday Marco Simoncelli’s body was laid out in his hometown of Coriano so his fans pay their respects. Hundreads of people turned out to the Municipal Theatre in Coriano to pay their final respects to the 24 year old beloved rider, who passed away on Sunday in a tragical crash in MotoGP race in [...]
Posted: 24/10/11
Marco brought us all some superb moments. His fan club at Silverstone was one of the highlights for us, we feel that these pics of the guys show the joy that Marco brought everyone.
‘So strong… and so sweet. I will miss him’: Rossi pays tribute to Simoncelli
Posted: 24/10/11
MotoGP star Valentino Rossi led the tributes for Marco Simoncelli after he became the second high-profile death in motor sport in a week. Italian Simoncelli was killed in a crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday – exactly a week after British star Dan Wheldon died at the IndyCar 300 in Las Vegas. The [...]
Simoncelli dies from injuries suffered in Malaysian GP crash
Posted: 23/10/11
Marco Simoncelli has died from the injuries he sustained in a crash on the second lap of the Malaysian Grand Prix. He was 24. Simoncelli was fighting for fourth with Alvaro Bautista when he lost the front of his bike and slid across the circuit, into the path of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, both [...]
Dani Pedrosa tastes victory in Motegi
Posted: 04/10/11
Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa rode the cleanest race in the field to win the Japanese Grand Prix at the Honda-owned Twin Ring Motegi circuit. Pedrosa inherited the lead after a flurry of excitement and blunders in the opening laps that eliminated Valentino Rossi (Ducati Marlboro) and compromised the finishes of Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo and Ben [...]
Checa once again leads them away
Posted: 30/06/11
Miller Motorsports Park (USA), Sunday 29 May 2011 – Carlos Checa (Althea Racing Ducati) put in a 1 minute 58.315 second lap on a drying track to take his fourth Tissot Superpole win of the 2011 season and give himself the best possible starting slot for raceday on Monday. Only just behind was Jakub Smrz [...]
Moto GP Moto2 Racing News from Jerez
Posted: 30/06/11
Yonny Hernandez wins his first top ten of the Moto 2 Championship as teammate Mashel Al Naimi struggled at the Moto2 racing action that took place at Jerez, Spain. Tito Rabat made it to the podium for the second time in the Moto GP 125cc World Championship series. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer The [...]
Posted: 30/06/11
British motorcycle racer Cal Crutchlow is the latest MotoGP rider to confirm that he will be doing a parade lap during this year’s Isle of Man TT Races, fuelled by Monster Energy. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider has already enjoyed a successful start to his MotoGP career, finishing in 11th in Qatar and 8th [...]
Tough race for Bautista at home Grand Prix
Posted: 30/06/11
Rizla Suzuki’s Álvaro Bautista was left frustrated at the end of today’s Catalan Grand Prix after the Spaniard finished his home race in 12th position. Bautista had looked competitive all weekend and after heavy overnight rain had soaked the track this morning, he continued with his good form in the wet warm-up session to record [...]
Rizla Suzuki off to new-look Silverstone for home Grand Prix
Posted: 09/06/11
Rizla Suzuki has made the journey back to its home country of England for the sixth round of the MotoGP World Championship that will be held at the famous Silverstone circuit this weekend. Álvaro Bautista is in a determined mood to carry on the good work of last weekend’s Grand Prix, despite his disappointment of [...]
Yamaha confirm Ben Spies contract extension
Posted: 09/06/11
Gerno di Lesmo (Milan, Italy), 8th June 2011 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Ben Spies have signed a one year extension to the current rider agreement that will see Ben Spies continue as a Yamaha Factory Racing rider in 2012. Lin Jarvis Lin Jarvis, Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing, said “We are obviously [...]
Posted: 09/06/11
MotoGP returns to Silverstone this weekend for the second year in a row after an absence of 25 years. The paddock arrives in the UK for round six of the Championship preparing to enjoy the all new Silverstone facilities launched just two weeks ago. MotoGP Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo arrives fresh from his podium finish [...]
Lorenzo and Spies Deliver Double Podium in Catalunya
Posted: 08/06/11
Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies made it a double celebration today, taking second and third on the podium for the Grand Prix of Catalunya. World Champion Lorenzo grabbed the hole-shot off the line and team mate Spies shut the door neatly on Valentino Rossi to take third as they dropped into [...]
GP of Italy Francavilla di Sicilia Day 2
Posted: 24/05/11
GP of ITALY – The suffering comes to an end… The first Sicilian Grand Prix in the history of World Enduro has just come to an end, to the relief of the riders who have suffered greatly under the stifling heat that has dominated this weekend at Francavilla di Sicilia. The heat, the technical difficulty [...]
Posted: 18/05/11
Bradley Smith secured a brave ninth place in the Moto2 race at the Monster Energy French Grand Prix in Le Mans. Despite damaging an ankle when he was brought down in qualifying on Saturday and also crashing in the morning warm-up the Tech 3 Honda rider made a great start from the sixth row of [...]
Posted: 18/05/11
An explosive Nambotin For three days now, Etna has woken from its sleep….. with the return of the good weather and the hike in temperatures, the heat is being felt more and more, much to the delight of the thousands of spectators who came to attend this 3rd GP of the season. But to the [...]
Posted: 12/05/11
Ducati Days, The Art of Corse on 21/22 May Ducati Days The Art of Corse at Silverstone gives Ducati fans the chance enjoy 2 days of Ducati fun on and off the track. Visitors can get on track as well as see the Ducati Museum, shop, try the Ducati Quiz, meet friends, Ducati Owners Clubs, [...]
Yamaha Factory Racing Riders Prepare for Round Four in France
Posted: 10/05/11
Jorge Lorenzo heads to Le Mans this weekend for the French round of the 2011 MotoGP Championship in confident mood. Having celebrated his 24th birthday last week the reigning World Champion will be looking to extend his unbroken run of podium finishes so far this year. An impressive race win at Jerez in treacherous racing [...]
Posted: 25/04/11
FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship – Round 2 Valkenswaard – Netherlands – 25/04/11 Shaun Simpson LS Racing Honda continued his tough introduction to the FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship with just a mere five points to show for his battling efforts at the energy sapping Valkenswaard circuit. The twenty- three year old Scottish rider made [...]
Tough MX1 GP debut for Simpson
Posted: 10/04/11
FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship – Round 1 Sevlievo – Bulgaria – 10/04/11 Shaun Simpson LS Racing Honda endured a tough MX1 GP debut after he placed 13 – 16 in Sunday’s main two motos, which fell short of his target of a pair of top ten positions. Despite not enjoying the best of [...]
Lorenzo Delivers a Master Class in Wet Riding to Claim Victory in Spain
Posted: 04/04/11
Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo used his M1 to deliver a master class in wet riding today, delivering a flawless performance to take victory in front of his home crowd at Jerez. The second race of the 2011 MotoGP Championship was played out on treacherous track conditions that claimed a number of victims over [...]
Posted: 26/03/11
The MotoGP community has moved to do all it can to support those in Japan following the recent earthquake and its after-effects. The 17 riders in MotoGP have put their signatures on a specially printed t-shirt with the message – We are for Japan! The t-shirt will be for sale at a range of circuits [...]
Posted: 24/03/11
Yamaha Factory Racing’s New media website went live on Saturday 19th March, offering an improved online user experience and allowing public access to multi-media team content for the first time. As part of the site’s ongoing delivery of exclusive news and content two new interviews are now available for viewing. Please visit www.yamahamotogp.com for the [...]
Dani Pedrosa Told to Rest Following Additional Hospital Tests
Posted: 17/11/10
Dani Pedrosa, Respol Honda team racer was told that he needed an additional four weeks of rest for his recovery from the collarbone injury he recently incurred. Pedrosa was examined by Dr. Xavier Mir in Barcelona, Spain at the Dexeus University Institute Hospital. The Spaniard went to the hospital to receive additional tests to determine [...]
Lorenzo Leader First day at Valencia Test, Followed by Stoner
Posted: 12/11/10
With not even 48 hours elapsed after the conclusion of the 2010 MotoGP season, there are already preparations being made for the 2011. On Tuesday at Valencia, the first two days of testing for the 2011 Official MotoGP got underway. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer The racer that was in the top place on [...]
The Valencia Test Concludes with Stoner Fastest on Last day
Posted: 12/11/10
On the second and last day of the Official MotoGP test that was held on Wednesday at Valencia, it was Casey Stoner who finished on top of the time sheets. Stoner accomplished this with a time of 1’32.066 nearing the end of the session. HRC’s new addition who had a good ride on a RC12V [...]
Lorenzo Leader After First day of Valencia Round
Posted: 09/11/10
Jorge Lorenzo was the top rider at the conclusion of the second free practice Friday on the first day of the final round of the MotoGP World Championship held at Valencia. Lorenzo’s top lap time of 1’32.690 was the best time of the day. World Champion Lorenzo got off to a good start in his [...]
Jorge Lorenzo Takes the Victory in Estoril
Posted: 03/11/10
Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo went from the pole position to victory for the third year in a row at Estoril as he won the bwin Grande Premio de Portugal on Sunday. Lorenzo took the victory as he finished in front of Valentino Rossi and Andrea Dovizioso. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer The win [...]
Moto GP Qualifying Cancelled at Estoril
Posted: 01/11/10
A relentless downpour of rain at bwin Grande Prémio de Portugal caused the cancellation of qualifying for the Moto GP, Moto2 and the 125cc classes at Estoril on Saturday. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer With track surfaces covered with excessive amounts of standing water, wind gusts and persistent heavy rainfall, after attempting to reschedule [...]
MotoGP World Championship in Final Stretch
Posted: 28/10/10
The 2010 Moto GP World Championship is heading down the final stretch with the 17th round of the Championship this weekend at Estoril with the bwin Grande Premio de Portugal, which will be the first of the final two back-to-back races of the FIM Moto GP World Championship. As the 2010 Moto GP season comes [...]
Cal Crutchlow gets First Taste of YZR-M1 MotoGP Bike in Japan
Posted: 24/10/10
Having completed the 2010 World Superbike Championship with a win and a second place at Magny Cours a fortnight ago, Cal Crutchlow finished the racing season with the Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team by securing fifth place in the standings and by winning the title of rookie of the year. After getting only a few [...]
Lorenzo Crowned 2010 FIM MotoGP Champion, Rossi Victorious in Malaysia
Posted: 16/10/10
Jorge Lorenzo walked away with the 2010 FIM Moto GP crown as he made it to the podium with a third place finish in the 15th round of the MotoGP Championship in Malaysia. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer The race was a thriller that saw Italian racer Valentino Rossi win his first race since [...]
Casey Stoner Stumps Spaniards by Making Pole at Aragon
Posted: 21/09/10
For the first time since the opener in Qatar, Casey Stoner has taken the pole position in the qualifying session Saturday at the Gran Premio A-Style de Aragón. Casey was the first and sole racer to come in under the 1’49” in the qualifying session as aboard his Ducati cycle he achieved a best time [...]
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team Tackle new Motorland Aragon Track
Posted: 19/09/10
Ben Spies and Colin Edwards both successfully entered into new territory as they took on the new Motorland Aragon Track in Spain. Both Ben and Colin of the Monster Yamaha Tech team tackled the new circuit in impressive fashion as they took their bikes on a circuit that was totally new to them. Motorcycle insurance [...]
Indianapolis Next Target for Lorenzo
Posted: 31/08/10
Even though Jorge Lorenzo has won the most recent two races in the States, he keeps insisting that he is not necessarily looking for win number eight of the season at Indianapolis this weekend, but just looking to finish and rack up some more points to his impressive championship points cache. Motorcycle insurance from The [...]
Posted: 26/08/10
Aprilia has become the Italian and European brand that has recorded the most wins in the history of World MotoGP. Aprilia achieved this feat as Nico Terol won in the 125 class Czech Republic GP, which brought Aprilia’s wins in MotoGP up to 276. Nico took this win at the Brno track to put Aprilia [...]
Moto GP World Championship Racing Action Resumes at Brno
Posted: 14/08/10
The Moto GP riders are rested and ready to tackle the second part of the 2010 season over the weekend at Brno. The Moto GP action at Brno will resume as the Cardion ab Grand Prix ÄŒeské republiky gets underway. Jorge Lorenzo, the current Championship leader will be the rider that the other racers are [...]
John Reynolds to Ride Moto GP Suzuki at Brands Hatch
Posted: 01/08/10
John Reynolds who has won the British Superbike Championship three times and is a favourite with the fans, today was confirmed to be the one to ride Loris Capirossi’s Moto GP bike, a Suzuki GSV-R in a special parade that will take place at the Brands Hatch British Superbike Championship festival in the early part [...]
Win Number Six for Lorenzo as Rossi Makes it to the Podium at Laguna
Posted: 30/07/10
Jorge Lorenzo extended his Championship lead by 72 points at Laguna Seca by winning the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix coming in in front of Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi. Lorenzo, who rides for Fiat Yamaha, took the lead in the ninth round of the MotoGp race that Dani Pedrosa relinquished after Pedrosa experienced a [...]
Moto GP Bikes Fire-up the Track at Brands Hatch
Posted: 10/07/10
The Brands Hatch GP circuit will resound with the ear shattering sound of those amazing MotoGP bikes on Saturday and Sunday for the eighth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship that will take place on August the 7th and the 8th. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer At the event, British Superbike fans [...]
Daniel Ruiz Wins Red Bull Moto GP Rookies Cup
Posted: 01/07/10
Daniel Ruiz was victorious in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup race that was held at Assen. This was the second Red Bull Moto GP Rookies Cup for the 18 year-old Spaniard who was awarded the win in the steward’s room following the penalizing of Danny Kent who overtook Ruiz in the last corner as [...]
Josh Brookes of HM Plant Honda Double Victory at Silverstone
Posted: 24/06/10
Josh Brookes of HM Plant Honda walked away with a double victory in the National Superstock Championship round that was held at the new Silverstone venue. The Superstock race is a support class race for the main MotoGP race. Josh was a replacement rider for an injured Steve Plater, his fellow HM Plant Honda team [...]
Ian Lowry of Relentless by TAS Suzuki Looking Forward to Silverstone Moto GP Challenge
Posted: 23/06/10
Relentless by TAS Suzuki is delighted to announce Ian Lowry’s return, Ian was last years Superbike rookie of the year. The 23-year-old racer will be making a onetime appearance for the Relentless by TAS Suzuki racing team that hails from North Ireland. Ian will be appearing at the opening round of the Silverstone British MotoGP [...]
Iveco Official Sponsor of the Yamaha Racing Team
Posted: 13/06/10
The 2010 Moto GP Championship will soon be coming to the United Kingdom; on June 20, the British Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone. One of the teams that usually participate in the spectacular event is the Fiat Yamaha Moto GP team, which has for its official sponsor, Iveco. However, the Fiat Yamaha team [...]
Moto GP Racers Take a Poker Break on bwin Poker Yacht
Posted: 21/05/10
Before the start of the Moto GP event that was held in Jerez, some MotoGp racers got to play a bit of poker on the bwin Poker Yacht. The globes leading publicly listed online gaming provider, bwin extended an invitation to Moto GP racer Colin Edwards of Monster Yamaha Tech 3 and a select group [...]
Go to Florence to Enjoy Moto GP Racing
Posted: 02/05/10
The world renowned Mugello circuit close to Florence is scheduled to be the setting for round number five of the Moto GP world championship race series this year. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer The fifth round of the famous Moto GP motorcycle championship will take place on Sunday, June the 6th and will feature [...]
Iveco Announces Agreement with Moto GP World Championship
Posted: 18/04/10
Iveco has fortified their relationship with the Moto GP World Championship after receiving the honour of being named the official commercial provider for the famed racing series. In a two-year contract with Dorna sports, which oversees the MotoGP Championship for the International Motorcycling Federation, Iveco is to provide 15 Stralis tractor units and 4 of [...]
2010 Moto GP season underway this weekend
Posted: 09/04/10
This weekend, as the much anticipated 2010 MotoGP season kicks off at the Losail Circuit in Qatar, www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk will fire up its groundbreaking new sponsorship deal with Eurosport around the series. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer The deal will see the world’s premier motorcycle insurance comparison site feature in every ad-break of British Eurosport’s [...]
Silverstone Promises a Better Moto GP Experience for Racing Fans
Posted: 29/03/10
The MotoGp race series, one of the major motorcycle racing series on the planet will be coming back to the home of British Motor Racing for the 2010 Moto GP season, and the Silverstone circuit is committed to providing a better racing experience for Moto GP racing fans, with reasonably priced tickets. Motorcycle insurance from [...]
MotoGP 2009 Season Review – Hardback by Julian Ryder
Posted: 27/03/10
With the 2010 MotoGp racing soon to be underway, a review of the 2009 season comes at a good time. For MotoGp enthusiasts who like to compare seasons, Julian Ryder’s Officially licensed MotoGp Season Review 2009 may be the book for them. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer This thrilling account of the 2009 MotoGp [...]
Dorna Sports and Moto GP Championship Racing
Posted: 20/03/10
Dorna Sports holds all the TV and commercial rights for the Moto GP Championship, partnering with Wasserman Media Group back in 2007, who was to take care of possible international marketing ventures for Dorna’s racing events. Dorna made an agreement with Wasserman Media Group that entailed Wasserman giving preferred brands an opportunity to join in [...]
MotoGp History Book Chronicles Decades of World Championship Racing
Posted: 14/03/10
The Moto GP Source Book takes a look at the sport of Motorcycle racing from a historical standpoint, giving the historical account of the exciting sport in a captivating format. This official licensed book, made available for distribution in the 60th anniversary of the sport of World Championship Motorbike racing, has been crafted by known [...]
Amendments to the Moto GP Regulations
Posted: 07/03/10
The Grand Prix Commission recently decided to add the following amendments to the Grand Prix rules. Listed below are the amendments as reported by the Grand Prix Commission. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer Amendments for the MotoGP Class: Grand Prix riders are prohibited from practicing on bikes that are eligible for the MotoGP class [...]
Moto2 GP Scheduled for Debut at Isle of Man Races
Posted: 25/02/10
n an important piece of news from the Isle of Man TT races, it has been announced that one of the new Moto2 GP bikes will be making its debut at the 2010 TT races. The 250cc motorcycles will be replaced by 600cc motorcycles at the GP level, the 2010 Isle of Man TT races [...]
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team begin testing
Posted: 14/12/09
The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team is already gearing up for the coming season. After less than a full day off, the team was back to work at the Valencia circuit getting ready for the upcoming Moto GP racing season. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer The track activity did not begin until 1pm, which gave the Yamaha team [...]
Spies takes 7th place in 1st Moto GP race
Posted: 09/12/09
Spies takes Seventh and Helps Future Team Member Take Fifth Place in Championship Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer On November 8, Ben Spies who was recently crowned as the World Superbike Champion moved forward in his motorcycling career as he took seventh place in the MotoGp finale in Spain. The Moto GP finale was [...]
Posted: 08/10/09
Valentino Rossi has encountered resistance in his push towards his seventh world title in his class. This resistance comes in the form of his MotoGP rivals, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner. Rossi compared his rivals to sharks who would eat him in one bite if he were not strong. Bike Insurance from The Bike Insurer [...]
The Bike Insurer sponsors Moto GP TV coverage
Posted: 13/04/09
We are highly delighted to announce that The Bike Insurer, the UK’s 1st motorcycle insurance comparison service, has been selected to sponsor the Moto GP television coverage for the 2009 season which is being screened on Eurosport. Starting in Losail this weekend, the Moto GP championship for this year looks like it could be even [...]
Posted: 27/03/09
Does anyone know for definite what channel the Moto GP television coverage is on this year at all? I thought it was the BBC with Eurosport having a delayed feed but now I see Eurosport have got the 125 and 250′s live plus the main qualifying so now am confused as to who’s got what. [...]
