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More Annoying Than a Problem – Toseland
Yesterday
James Toseland predicted that his problems in the second practice session for the Alice Grand Prix of France at Le Mans this afternoon were more annoying than a problem for him and his Tech 3 Yamaha team. The 27 year old Yorkshireman was tenth fastest on his very first ride round the 2.597 mile Bugatti circuit in the morning but slipped back another five places to 15th in the afternoon after making some changes to his machine.
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Toseland Out to Erase Those China Blues
4 Days ago
For the third grand prix in succession James Toseland sails into uncharted waters as he seeks to erase the China blues at the Alice Grand Prix of France at Le Mans on Sunday. The 27 year old Yorkshireman makes his debut at the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans as he has at the previous two grands prix venues in Shanghai and Estoril. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider embarks on just his fifth MotoGP race sharing fifth place in the Championship with former 125 and 250 cc World Champion and multi grand prix winner Loris Capirossi. Toseland was disappointed with his 12th place at the previous round in China but is confident that his aggressive riding style will suit the 2.597 mile circuit. Also he wants to win for his French-based Tech 3 team.
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Lorenzo Escapes Serious Injury in Spectacular Crash
02 May 2008
MotoGP World Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo escaped serious injury in a spectacular crash during the first practice session for the Grand Prix of China this morning (Friday). Lorenzo, who celebrates his 21st birthday on Sunday, was thrown high in the air when he highsided from his Fiat Yamaha coming out of turn two. The Mallorca - based rider who won his first MotoGP race in Portugal three weeks ago, was rushed to the medical centre at the Shanghai circuit and then taken to hospital for a scan. Incredibly Lorenzo, who is the current 250 cc World Champion, was diagnosed with a chipped bone in his left ankle, bruising to his right ankle and right knee but no fractures. A decision if he will be fit to ride in the qualifying session tomorrow afternoon will be made later.
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Chinese Puzzles for Toseland & Redding
29 April 2008
James Toseland and Scott Redding continue their MotoGP educations when they take to the Shanghai track for the very first time on Friday morning in the first practice sessions for the Pramac Grand Prix of China. It’s not a new experience for the MotoGP and 125 cc stars with both of them performing with great credit when they raced at Estoril in Portugal for the very first time at the previous round three weeks ago. ‘Old campaigners’ 17 year olds Bradley Smith and Danny Webb plus Ulsterman Eugene Laverty have competed at the 3.281 mile circuit that includes the fastest straight and the longest corner in the MotoGP calendar.
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Toseland On The Pace Despite Chest Infection
29 March 2008
James Toseland continued where he left off in Qatar by fighting off a chest infection to finish eighth fastest after two practice session for the bwin.com Grand Prix of Spain at Jerez this afternoon. The Yorshireman was just seven tenths of one second behind Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo who led the dramatic second practice session that saw World Champion Casey Stoner crash without injury.
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Dani Fit & Ready To Give It Everything At Home
27 March 2008
After a forceful ride in Qatar earlier this month Spanish star Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V) is set to make the first of three races in Spain his signal that he is more than ready for the challenge of the 2008 World Championship. But the way the World Championship is shaping up so far, he won’t be the only frontline Spanish rider to be gunning for the big prize on Sunday. Dani will relish the rivalry with Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) this weekend. And now he is nearing full fitness again, after injuring his throttle hand in a crash while testing in Malaysia, he is itching for action. Pedrosa won here on a 250cc machine here in 2005 and he has also finished on the podium here for the last three years. His team-mate Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda RC212V) also scored a podium finish here in 2006 and the Repsol duo are sure to put up a determined display here for one of Honda’s long-term sponsors.
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Artefatta Presents Phaedra Theffo's New Website
25 March 2008
Artefatta presents Phaedra Theffo’s new website, completely dedicated to the sporting activity of the French-Belgian rider living in Italy and racing in the 125cc class. A website full of customized backgrounds and colours, where you can find any information on the current season or the past ones and subscribe to the newsletter in order to be regularly informed on the last racing news.
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Smith’s Eye Opener In Jerez
20 November 2007
Bradley Smith’s long awaited first test on the Polaris World Aprilia was a real eye opener for the 16 year-old rider. The Oxford-based teenager completed 56 laps of the Jerez grand prix circuit in Southern Spain yesterday and despite a crash late in the afternoon was delighted with his progress on the grand prix winning 125cc machine.
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Local Hero Stoner Returns Home
08 October 2007
The new MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner returns home to a hero’s welcome when he makes his one and only appearance in Australia at the GMC Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on Sunday. Twenty one year-old Stoner clinched the title at the previous round in Japan. Since that moment the sports mad Australian public have doubled the sales of grand prix tickets from last year at the magnificent venue. Riding the GP7 Marlboro Ducati, Stoner has dominated the Championship, winning eight grands prix but he’s never won a Championship race at the 2.763 miles Phillip Island. Victory in the 26-lap race would really be the icing on the cake in a truly remarkable season for the Australian and his Italian team.
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Rivals On The Ropes With Stoner's 7th Victory At Brno
20 August 2007
A seventh victory of the 2007 season means that Casey Stoner leaves Brno with an advantage of over two races from his title rivals. Sixty points separate the Australian from second placed rider Valentino Rossi in the MotoGP World Championship after another runaway win from the Ducati young gun, with Dani Pedrosa a further 18 points behind. Stoner lead from start to finish in the Czech Republic, his second consecutive victory from pole position. The last time that a rider achieved such a feat occurred when Rossi triumphed from red light to chequered flag at Le Mans and Mugello in 2005, en route to his fifth and most recent MotoGP World Title.
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Pedrosa Ends Win Drought Amidst Sachsenring Heat
15 July 2007
Amidst blistering heat at Sachsenring, Dani Pedrosa ended both his and Honda’s win drought with victory in a hard-fought Alice Grand Prix of Germany. The Spaniard was on a run of 18 races without stepping onto the top box of the podium, with his factory on their longest winless streak since 1991. However, Pedrosa certainly showed no signs of unfamiliarity at the head of the pack, riding an assured race and benefiting from the great performance of his Michelin tyres. He eventually crossed the line over 13 seconds ahead of another resurgent star, Loris Capirossi.
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Stoner Starts Strong With Fastest Time
14 July 2007
The opening day of practice for the Alice Grand Prix of Germany shaped up with the top three riders in the MotoGP World Championship standings leading the way at the Sachsenring. Current series leader Casey Stoner clocked the fastest time of the day at the German track, setting out his stall early with a 1’22.737 lap of the tight and twisty circuit. He was the only rider to go round in under 1’23, showing his rivals that they will have to be on their toes to keep up with the young Australian’s pace.
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Michael Hill - TABOO Motorsport - BSB Round 2 - Review
16 April 2007
The second round of the 2007 British 125cc Championship was held yesterday at the Thruxton circuit in Hampshire. With the crowds in excess of 30,000 and the temperature will into the 20’s Michael Hill battled his TABOO Motorsport / Banks Racing Honda to superb 10th position. Having finished 19th in the season’s opening event the previous week, 25 year old Michael was optimistic about his chances after the first practice session held on Friday.
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Kiyonari To Defend Crown – Haslam And Lavilla Committed
02 November 2006
Ryuichi Kiyonari was crowned Bennetts British Superbike Champion in front of packed audience at the International Motorcycle Show and the HM Plant Honda rider confirmed that he will be back to defend his hard earned title in 2007. And, his main rivals from the past season, Leon Haslam and Gregorio Lavilla, who eased Airwaves Ducati title as they finished just behind the Japanese rider in the standings revealed that they will be back for more next year.
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MIchael Hill & Riders for Health – ‘Dia De Campeones’
31 October 2006
British 125cc racer Michael Hill continued his work for the riders for health charity at the Ricardo Tormo circuit on Thursday ahead of the final round of the Moto GP world championship. Having supported the charity since taking up the sport, Michael once again took to the stage (having previously hosted the main stage on the Friday and Saturday at this years British Moto GP) joining resident Spanish host Cesc Vila for a day in which Spanish fans helped Riders for Health raise in excess of 70,000 euros.
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Hill's Off To Spain
17 October 2006
The season may be over for Norton's Michael Hill, but the 125 rider (who now lives in London) will head off to Spain later this month to host a charity event as part of the final Moto GP at Valencia, Spain. The 23-year-old, who is currently mixing his racing with presenting and broadcasting, has been asked to assist on stage at the Day of Champions at the final round in two weeks' time, and he hopes it will help to continue to boost his profile as he aims to expand his own team, Taboo Motorsport.
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Anthony Rogers Wins Spanish Race Dates
16 October 2006
Anthony Rogers is the latest upcoming British motorcycle racer to benefit from a scholarship ride, funded by Dorna, the commercial rights holders to the World MotoGP and the Bennetts British Superbike Championships, to race in the final two rounds of the Spanish 125cc Championship. The 16 year old from Smallburgh, near Norwich, has impressed Dorna executives with a series of strong performances in the ACU Academy Cup, which is in effect a championship within the main British 125GP Championship.
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Michael Hill Looks Back Over A Positive Season
10 October 2006
Michael Hill and his TABOO Motorsport / KMS team have wrapped up the 2006 British 125 GP Championship in 23rd place – a result that they are pleased with. “It really has been an eventful season,” said Hill, “I’ve scored points in five races and I am happy with how I raced this year.” The high point of the year was at Donington Park where, despite treacherous conditions, Hill finished in eighth place.
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Michael Hill Looks Back Over A Positive Season
03 October 2006
Michael Hill and his TABOO Motorsport / KMS team have wrapped up the 2006 British 125 GP Championship in 23rd place – a result that they are pleased with. “It really has been an eventful season,” said Hill, “I’ve scored points in five races and I am happy with how I raced this year.” The high point of the year was at Donington Park where, despite treacherous conditions, Hill finished in eighth place.
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Strenuous Silverstone for Michael Hill!
18 September 2006
Every race team suffers a tough weekend at some point in the season, and for Michael Hill and his TABOO Motorsport / KMS squad Silverstone was it, with Hill finishing the British 125GP race in a penalised 19th. The problems started in second free practice when Hill’s rear sprocket bearing disintegrated locking up his rear wheel into the fast Copse corner.
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