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. [...]
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 [...]
The first day of Moto2 testing in Valencia concluded with Anthony West posting the fastest laptime on a MZ machine. However, since West’s bike is actually his Stiggy Supersport machine and no prototype, this laptime has to be taken with a grain of salt.
Fastest rider on a “real” Moto2 bike was 125cc world champion and [...]
Aprilia has officially confirmed that it has abandoned its Moto2 project.
A statement by the Piaggio Group – owners of Aprilia – confirmed that the famous Italian constructor will not have a factory presence in the new Moto2 class, which replaces the 250cc World Championship from next season, or provide machinery for private teams to race [...]
The latest provisional 2010 MotoGP calendar has been announced by the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme).
The newest version of the 2010 Grand Prix schedule includes a number of changes to the calendar to avoid any clashes with other events on the worldwide stage. The season will begin in April when the first event will be a [...]
The 2009 125cc World Championship runner-up Bradley Smith will remain with the Bancaja Aspar team in the single cylinder class next year following confirmation of his contract renewal from the Jorge Martínez-owned structure on Tuesday.
The team also officially announced the signing of Nico Terol for 2010, after the Spaniard impressed with his third place finish [...]
Pos. Rider Team Lap time Gap
1 Alex DEBON Aeropuerto-Castello-Blusens 1′36.116
2 Marco SIMONCELLI Metis Gilera 1′36.450 0.334
3 Hector BARBERA Pepe World Team 1′36.470 0.354
4 Ratthapark WILAIROT Thai Honda PTT SAG 1′36.563 0.447
5 Hiroshi AOYAMA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1′36.656 0.540
6 Thomas LUTHI Emmi – Caffe Latte 1′36.985 0.869
7 Karel ABRAHAM Cardion AB Motoracing 1′37.271 1.155
8 Mattia [...]
Pos. Rider Team Lap time Gap
1 Mike DI MEGLIO Mapfre Aspar Team 250cc 1′36.356
2 Alex DEBON Aeropuerto-Castello-Blusens 1′36.568 0.212
3 Hector BARBERA Pepe World Team 1′36.583 0.227
4 Hiroshi AOYAMA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1′36.635 0.279
5 Raffaele DE ROSA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1′36.815 0.459
6 Alvaro BAUTISTA Mapfre Aspar Team 1′36.957 0.601
7 Thomas LUTHI Emmi – [...]
Pos. Rider Team Lap time Gap
1 Hector BARBERA Pepe World Team 1′36.185
2 Alex DEBON Aeropuerto-Castello-Blusens 1′36.502 0.317
3 Alvaro BAUTISTA Mapfre Aspar Team 1′36.866 0.681
4 Hiroshi AOYAMA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1′36.924 0.739
5 Raffaele DE ROSA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1′37.099 0.914
6 Marco SIMONCELLI Metis Gilera 1′37.168 0.983
7 Hector FAUBEL Honda SAG 1′37.213 1.028
8 Mike DI [...]
As previously reported the future of Sergio Gadea in the Aspar Team was yet unclear. Now it’s been confirmed that Sergio will not continue with Team Aspar and instead move up to Moto2 next season with another team.
On Angel Nieto’s Blog Sergio is quoted that he is immensely grateful for the team, having given him [...]
