The Grand Prix of Catalunya takes place this weekend exactly one month earlier than last year as the fifth round of the 2011 season and the first of a run of five races over the next two months. A handful of Moto2 riders took advantage of the two-week break since the last round in France [...]
The Circuit de Catalunya provides a test of speed and technical ability to the MotoGP riders this weekend as the 2011 season gathers pace. The fifth round of the campaign is also the second on Spanish soil and the first of an intense European road trip that takes in five circuits on the old continent [...]
One of the most demanding periods of the World Championship season is upon us as the Continental Circus embarks on a whistle-stop tour of some of the most famous circuits in Europe. It is a key part of the season for the riders, who have to stay fully focused if they want to carry their [...]
The 2011 MotoGP World Championship encounters an intense period of activity across the months of June and July, with six races taking place in the space of eight weekends. The Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya gets the stretch underway this weekend, as the campaign enters a demanding section of this season’s schedule, one which will [...]
According to Spanish website as.com Aspar Racing is interested in fielding two Ducatis in 2012, expanding Ducati’s MotoGP presence to seven bikes. Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez who’s contract with Ducati is up at the end of this season is already in talks with the Italian manufacturer to see if they can expand their MotoGP team and [...]
Same scenario, same characters. This morning the 125cc and Moto2 teams have gathered again at the Motorland Aragon track to continue working during a private test which has just finished. The heat has returned to be a faithful companion for the riders on track and most have focused the bulk of their work on the [...]
Fans will now be able to purchase Official Merchandise through the new MotoGP Store, which launched on 26th May as a new section of the motogp.com website. The MotoGP Store is the very first Official Online shop offering all the latest licensed products with worldwide delivery. A wide range of MotoGP products and accessories are [...]
MotoGP rights holders Dorna Sports S.L. have reached an agreement with IVECO to become the title sponsor of the 2011 TT Assen, thus expanding the presence of the world leader in transport services in the MotoGP World Championship. IVECO has been the title sponsor of the Australian Grand Prix since 2009 and is also a [...]
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports SL, has signed a new contract with the promoter of the French Grand Prix, Claude Michy, for the next five years. While this year sees the circuit of Le Mans hosting a MotoGP round for the tenth successive year since the introduction of the four-stroke formula [...]
In the end, a repeat of last year’s Spanish treble at Le Mans wasn’t to be. Riders from Spain were victorious in the 125cc and Moto2 races in France, but in MotoGP the win went to Casey Stoner. The Australian battled with teammate Dani Pedrosa off the line, and the two broke free early on. [...]