Archive for: January, 2010

Provisional entry lists published

The FIM has published the provisional entry lists for 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP.
While there are little surprises for MotoGP, the lists for 125cc and Moto2 make for an interesting read.
MOTOGP
4. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Repsol Honda)
5. Colin Edwards (USA/Monster Yamaha Tech 3)
7. Hiroshi Aoyama (JAP/Interwetten Honda)
11. Ben Spies (USA/Monster Yamaha Tech 3)
14. Randy de Puniet (LCR Honda)
19. [...]

MCN Interview with Bradley Smith

MCN published an intimate interview with Bradley Smith which gives you some interesting insights on how the British Aspar rider ticks, what fuels his fire and what is important for him at home.
“I don’t feel like an adult”
Nice. It’s a suffocating thing to be called. But only if you’re as vacuous as the average vacuum-packed, [...]

Jorge Martinez gets Jerez turn named after him

Jorge Martinez gets Jerez turn named after him

The Jerez circuit has dedicated a turn to former rider and current Team Manager, Jorge Martínez ‘Aspar’. Pilar Sánchez, Mayoress of the Andalusian city, made the announcement in Madrid during the launch event of the Jerez Grand Prix.
The four-time World Champion and manager of Team Aspar was present along with two Aspar riders – Julian [...]

Aspar to Run RSV in Moto2 This Season

Aspar to Run RSV in Moto2 This Season

The Mapfre Aspar Team has announced that it will contest the first Moto2 World Championship season with an RSV chassis, having signed a one-year deal with the Italian firm.
After three days of testing last December, in which team riders Julián Simón and Mike di Meglio tried five different bikes, the team has settled on the [...]

RSV Deal Imminent For Aspar’s Moto2 Squad?

RSV Deal Imminent For Aspar’s Moto2 Squad?

According to the Spanish sports website AS.com the Aspar team is close to announcing that they will be using the Italian-built RSV DR 600 to contest the inaugural Moto2 world championship in 2010. After evaluating the BQR Blusens, FTR,  Suter, Kalex and RSV bikes, the team had narrowed down the choice between the Kalex and [...]

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