Julián Simón’s crash at Estoril has done little to decrease his chances of claiming the 125cc world title with three races remaining, and the Spanish rider is well placed to claim that crown in Australia. A win at Phillip Island for Simón would deliver him the title regardless of where his title rivals finish, but [...]
Starting earlier than usual -at 11.15am local time- the 250cc class had an uncertain start to their Portuguese Grand Prix with the appearance of fog early on. However, it was back to business as usual just before the lights went out, as the skies cleared and gave way to positive racing conditions. The asphalt in [...]
The time of the race was different to normal -2.30pm local time- but the action in the 125cc Portuguese Grand Prix was as exciting as ever on Sunday afternoon. The tight field always gives plenty of overtaking, ut there was particular pride at stake for the Spanish riders in what is effectively a ‘home race.’ [...]
CLASSIFIED:
Pos | Rider | Bike | Time
1. Marco Simoncelli Gilera 44m04.298s
2. Mike Di Meglio Aprilia + 5.317s
3. Hector Barbera Aprilia + 5.317s
4. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda + [...]
CLASSIFIED:
Pos | Rider | Bike | Time
1. Pol Espargaro Derbi 41m00.421s
2. Sandro Cortese Derbi + 0.394s
3. Bradley Smith Aprilia + 0.581s
4. Stefan Bradl [...]
The first of a concluding quartet of rounds in the 2009 FIM MotoGP World Championship season takes place this coming weekend at Estoril.
As Valentino Rossi prepares to make his 100th appearance on a Yamaha factory machine, in the bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal, at a venue where he has taken victory on five occasions in [...]
BBC
Saturday 3 October
Qualifying – 1250-1600, BBC Red Button/online
Sunday 4 October
250cc race – 1105-1205, BBC Red Button/online
MotoGP Race – 1230-1400, BBC Two/online
MotoGP Extra – 1400-1430, BBC Red Button/online
125cc race – 1430-1530, BBC Red Button/online
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EUROSPORT 2
Friday 2 October
1240 – 1615 Live Free Practice 125cc, MotoGP, 250cc Live
Saturday 3 October
1300 – 1600 Live Qualifying 125cc, MotoGP, 250cc [...]
The longest break in this year’s MotoGP calendar comes to an end this weekend as the teams and riders return to action in Portugal. The cancellation of the Hungarian Grand Prix has provided the riders with a month of rest and recuperation time, during which they have been able to gather their strength for a [...]
After an untimely four-week break the MotoGP World Championship returns at a frenetic pace this weekend with the first of four races that will see the campaign reach its conclusion in Valencia at the start of November. The Grand Prix of Portugal takes place this Sunday at a later stage in the season than usual, [...]
