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July 3rd, 2009

Moto GP - News 3rd July

MotoGP Rewind: Alice TT Assen
Before the action commences at Laguna Seca, there is a chance to look back once
again at last week’s superb visit to The Netherlands.

A day at office with Rossi, Lorenzo, Edwards and Toseland
Yamaha’s four MotoGP stars called in at Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.’s headquarters
this week en route to Laguna Seca.

Gabor Talmacsi sole rider for the Scot Racing Team from Laguna Seca onwards

Official press release announces new plans for MotoGP project and departure of Yuki
Takahashi.

Vázquez undergoes successful arm operation

Spanish Derbi rider Efrén Vázquez has had surgery to alleviate ‘compartmental
syndrome’ in his left arm.

Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix racing numbers
The motogp.com statisticians pick out some key MotoGP racing numbers ahead of the
eighth round of the season.

News courtesy of motogp.com

July 2nd, 2009

Moto GP - News 2nd July

Stoner cautious about chances in United States
Ducati’s Casey Stoner spoke to motogp.com at this week’s pre-event excursion to LA,
where the Australian was playing it cool in terms of Laguna predictions due to his
physical condition.

Dovizioso wants more than number four
Andrea Dovizioso wants to bounce back from his Assen crash with a strong result at
Laguna, where he also wants to get the number four ‘tag’ off his back.

Hayden on Laguna: ‘We’ll go full gas’
Nicky Hayden is looking forward to another special weekend at Laguna Seca, the scene
of his superb wins in 2005 and 2006.

MotoGP stars visit Universal Studios Hollywood theme park
Randy de Puniet, Toni Elías and Casey Stoner have visited the Universal Studios
Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles ahead of this weekend’s Red Bull U.S. Grand
Prix.

The GP history of Laguna Seca
Ahead of the Red Bull US Grand Prix motogp.com looks back on the history of GP
racing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

News courtesy of motogp.com

July 1st, 2009

Moto Gp - News 1st July (Laguna Seca week)

Kallio to sit out round eight
After his costly late crash at Assen Mika Kallio misses the Laguna Seca round, with
Niccolò Canepa to ride solo for Pramac Racing this weekend.

Pedrosa feeling confident about Californian visit
Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa wants to resurrect his season at the Red Bull U.S. Grand
Prix.


Bautista pragmatic about Assen accident

Title-chasing 250cc rider Álvaro Bautista will not dwell too long on his late Assen
crash which handed Hiroshi Aoyama the advantage at the head of the standings.

Legends prepare for Laguna Seca SuperKart Exhibition
MotoGP Legends Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey and Kenny Roberts Sr have been practicing
for their Yamaha SuperKart exhibition ride this Thursday.

Rossi’s 100 Grand Prix wins – the statistics
Some facts and figures relating to Valentino Rossi’s remarkable 100 career wins,
since his first victory in the 125cc class in Brno in 1996.

Busy week for Rossi ahead of Laguna
Having clinched his 100th win Valentino Rossi heads straight to California, where he
will visit Los Angeles and then take to the kart track with some MotoGP Legends
before the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.

News courtesy of motogp.com

July 1st, 2009

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June 30th, 2009

Moto GP - News 30th June

MotoGP heads west to Laguna Seca

 

The riders in the premier class this week make a dash across the Atlantic to the

West Coast of the US, to the superb Californian track of Laguna Seca.

 

Capirossi not angry with Elías and looking for Laguna improvement

 

Rizla Suzuki’s Loris Capirossi holds no grudge with Toni Elías over their Assen

incident and like his team-mate Chris Vermeulen is hoping for good things in

California.

 

Terol laments the podium that slipped away

 

Spanish rider Nico Terol reflects on his fifth place at Assen, having crossed the

line second only to later be penalised.

 

Simoncelli hoping to re-emerge in title fight

 

Italian rider’s Assen podium gives him hope for championship comeback.

 

100 victories: Rossi’s incredible journey

 

motogp.com offers three videos of the World Champion Valentino Rossi’s epic journey

to 100 Grand Prix wins, which he completed on Saturday in Assen.

Daily news from motogp.com

June 29th, 2009

Moto GP - News 29th June

Lorenzo unflappable as title battle heats upFiat Yamaha rider settles for second –and valuable points- in Assen.
Suppo: Fully fit Stoner would have been closer to top two
Ducati MotoGP Project Manager putting faith in Clinica Mobile for speedy recovery.

News courtesy of motogp.com

June 28th, 2009

Moto GP - news 28th June

Alice TT Assen post-race press conference available on motogp.com

 

Watch further reactions to Saturday’s race from Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.

 

Dutch master Rossi takes 100th Grand Prix win at Assen

 

Italian becomes only second rider to reach century of Grand Prix triumphs.

 

Jarvis congratulates Rossi on century victory

 

Lin Jarvis, the Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director, celebrated Valentino Rossi’s

100th GP victory on the podium with the Italian star and then spoke to motogp.com.

 

Rossi reflects on reaching century of Grand Prix wins

 

Italian thanks teams and family after riding ‘perfect race’ in Assen.

 

Run down Stoner should be ok for Laguna

 

For the second race in succession Casey Stoner was totally physically exhausted

after finishing in third place at Assen, but it is hoped he will be fit to ride

properly next weekend.

 

Aoyama expected even tougher Bautista battle in Assen

 

Japanese rider looks back on second victory and series leadership.

 

Aspar Team celebrate 200th podium with Assen clean sweep

 

125cc results allow Jorge Martinez ‘Aspar’ to reach managerial milestone.

 

Hayden happy to be back fighting in Assen

 

American relishes raceday battle and eighth place finish.

 

Elías makes Capirossi apology

 

San Carlo Honda Gresini rider sorry for last lap error.

 

Vermeulen takes season best result in Assen

 

Australian finishes fifth in the Alice TT Assen.

 

News courtesy of motogp.com

 

June 27th, 2009

Moto GP - News 27th June (ASSEN)

 Rossi outguns rivals for pole in Dutch qualifying session

Italian to chase win from front, ahead of Pedrosa and Lorenzo.

Rossi feeling good after first ‘real’ pole of 2009

Italian reflects on Assen top spot and hopes for dry conditions.

Pedrosa admits Rossi qualifying aid

Spaniard follows poleman to take second on Assen grid.

Perfectionist Lorenzo disappointed with pole near-miss

Spaniard will start from third for the Alice TT Assen tomorrow.

Unhappy Stoner complains about Assen traffic

Casey Stoner believes his progress at the Alice TT Assen is being hampered by other
riders getting in his way at the Dutch track.

FIM provide information on 2010 Regulations

The Grand Prix Commission held a meeting on Friday at Assen regarding the 2010
MotoGP regulations and the tyre supplier for Moto2.

Behind the scenes with Tech3

motogp.com gets a guided tour of the Monster Yamaha Tech3 facilities in The
Netherlands.

Can you match Van den Goorbergh?

It is time to compare your views with Dutch former MotoGP rider Jurgen van den
Goorbergh and submit your Fantasy MotoGP predictions for Saturday’s premier class
Assen race.

Fagerhaug stays on Assen Rookies pole

Norwegian rider Sturla Fagerhaug, the series leader currently in the 2009 Red Bull
MotoGP Rookies Cup, got pole at Assen on Friday even though he did not improve on
his own best Thursday time.

Benson on the Honda RC212V

Andrea Dovizioso’s Crew Chief Pete Benson discusses the evolving factory Honda
RC212V.
    

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June 26th, 2009

Moto Gp - News 26th June

  • De Puniet springs surprise in opening MotoGP Assen session
  • Frenchman shocks with late 1’37.842 lap in first run-out for the Alice TT Assen. 
  • Factory Yamaha rivals assess opening day’s action 
  • Team-mates and World Championship rivals Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo spoke to motogp.com on Thursday afternoon at Assen 
  • Stoner on-track for positive Assen race
  • Ducati rider starts faster than expected in Thursday practice. 
  • Pedrosa condition improving as Dovizioso feels off-colour 
  • Repsol Honda riders experience varying degrees of discomfort in Assen. 
  • De Puniet shocked by early Assen form
  • Frenchman delighted with unexpected first practice showing. 
  • Monster Yamaha Tech 3 start strong in Assen
  • Fast times for Edwards and Toseland after M1 modifications. 
  • Hayden explains Thursday form and helmet tribute
  • American returns to Barcelona settings in hour-long session. 
  • San Carlo Honda Gresini left with room for improvement 
  • Alex de Angelis and Toni Elías unable to crack top ten in Assen practic 
  • Kallio says lack of track time ‘not fair’
  • Pramac Racing rider dissatisfied with continual hurried learning process. 
  • Red Bull MotoGP Rookies chasing Fagerhaug again 
  • Series leader Sturla Fagerhaug, of Norway, was fastest as the Red Bull MotoGP
  • Rookies Cup action at Assen got underway. 

  •       Daily news from motogp.com
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June 25th, 2009

Moto Gp - News 25th June

  • MotoGP leading trio face press before Dutch battleTied standings leaders Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner meet again at Assen press conference.
  • Simoncelli’s MotoGP entry for 2010 confirmed
  • San Carlo Honda Gresini confirm Italian as part of 2010 project, as renewed deal
    with title sponsor is announced simultaneously.
  • MotoGP stars enjoy classic demonstration ride
  • The Alice TT Assen official pre-event gathering saw the likes of Jorge Lorenzo,
    Colin Edwards, Marco Melandri and Chris Vermeulen get their hands on some classic
    race bikes.
  • Melandri to clear up fitness doubts on Thursday
    Hayate Racing rider Marco Melandri will test the condition of his right hand in The
    Netherlands on Thursday in free practice, following his Barcelona test crash.
  • Alice TT Assen racing numbers
  • A selection of Grand Prix statistics ahead of the World Championship’s visit to The
    Netherlands.
  • Iwema unfazed by home raceDutch rider to compete in home Grand Prix this weekend.
  • Daily news from motogp.com

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