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Rossi's Runaway San Marino Bridgestone Victory
17 Hours ago
The San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix gave Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi his sixth race win of the season and third in a row as he extended his lead of the world championship to 262 points with just five races remaining. The win represented the 30th MotoGP victory on Bridgestone tyres and took Rossi to 68 premier class triumphs, equalling Giacomo Agostini’s record. For the second race in a row, Alice Team’s Toni Elias fought comfortably towards the front of field to claim a well deserved podium finish. His third place in Misano means that the Spaniard has taken 36 points from a possible 50 in the last two events.
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Kawasaki Continues Development at Misano
3 Days ago
Kawasaki's John Hopkins and Anthony West returned to the Misano circuit today for a one-day post-race test, to continue development of their upgraded Ninja ZX-RR race machines. Hopkins was keen to make up for track time lost recently to his Assen and Brno injuries, and spent the five hours on track running through an extensive test programme, concentrating particularly on improving the front-end stability of his machine.
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Pedrosa Enjoys Positive Misano Test
3 Days ago
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa had an intensive day of testing at Misano today, making his debut with Bridgestone tyres and testing Honda’s pneumatic-valve RC212V. He enjoyed a positive feeling with the tyres and set a fast pace at the end of the day using the pneumatic-valve machine. Pedrosa rode from 13.30 to 18.15, starting out with the spring-valve RCV that he used during the weekend’s San Marino GP. The Spaniard began the process of adjusting bike set-up to suit the Bridgestones and got on well with the tyres.
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Tavullia's Valentino Rossi Becomes AGV Honorary President
3 Days ago
During an event held in Riccione yesterday evening to mark the San Marino Grand Prix, Lino Dainese, the founder and current president of Dainese S.p.a., appointed Valentino Rossi as Honorary President of AGV, the historic Italian crash helmet manufacturing firm that Dainese acquired in 2007. Dainese decided to bestow this prestigious title on Valentino in heartfelt recognition of its esteem and faith in the man, rather than the champion, sealing their collaboration that has grown and consolidated over many years of working and obtaining results together.
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Jorge Back on Podium with Michelin
4 Days ago
Michelin man Jorge Lorenzo (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin) was the only rider who could run with race winner Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1) at Misano this afternoon, the Spaniard finishing a superb second, just three seconds down after 28 laps. Dani Pedrosa (Repso l Honda RC212V-Michelin) also had a good ride, coming in fourth, while James Toseland (Yamaha Tech 3 YZR-M1-Michelin) made it three Michelin riders in the top six with a strong ride to sixth, just 1.4 seconds ahead of eight-placed Andrea Dovizioso (JiR Team Scot Honda RC212V-Michelin). Conditions were swelteringly hot, with ambient temperature at 35 degrees and track temperature close to 50 degrees.
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Tough Weekend At Misano Ends With Points
4 Days ago
Kawasaki's Anthony West and John Hopkins brought their Ninja ZX-RR MotoGP machines home in the points during this afternoon's Grand Prix of Cinzano Di San Marino E Riviera Di Rimini. But, despite the points haul, both riders were frustrated not to have finished further up the field, especially after such a promising performance with the evolution version of Kawasaki's MotoGP racer last time out in Brno.
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Elias Conquered Another Podium
4 Days ago
For the second consecutive time during this season Alice Team rider, Toni Elias, stepped on the podium thanks to the third position conquered in the San Marino Grand Prix on the Misano circuit. The Catalan rider started well and made it to maintain the fifth position until the fifth lap when he overtook Dani Pedrosa together with Jorge Lorenzo. With Casey Stoner’s fall during the eight lap the third position was secured even if Dani Pedrosa tried to come back at half of the race. But Toni Elias after some difficulties found back the initial race rhythm and concluded the race with more than five seconds from the fourth. Guintoli didn’t make it to go further than the eleventh position after a race rich of complications. Next round of the World Championship will be held on the historic track of Indianapolis in two weeks time.
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Toseland Storms to Top Six, Tough Day for Edwards
4 Days ago
A fantastic performance by British rider James Toseland saw him claim his fifth top six finish of the season at red-hot Misano this afternoon. The Tech3 Yamaha rider was always in contention for his first top six finish since the Catalunya GP after a solid start from ninth on the grid. At one stage though he looked on course for his best ever MotoGP finish as he held a terrific fifth having got the better of a tough battle with Andrea Dovizoso and Shinya Nakano. He slipped to sixth place on lap 22 but then produced a heroic display to hold off intense pressure from Loris Capirossi and Dovizioso in an enthralling finale to the 28-lap encounter, which was run in punishing 35-degree heat. Today’s result moved Toseland back into the top ten in the world championship standings.
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Smith Back On The Podium
4 Days ago
Seventeen year old Bradley Smith bounced back to form and almost secured that first grand prix victory in the 23 lap 125 cc at Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera of Rimini at Misano this afternoon. At the finish Smith had to settle for second place after a tremendous battle with World Champion Gabor Talmacsi but was delighted to secure his first podium finish since the French Grand Prix in May.
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Stoner Slides Out,Melandri Picks Up Points In 9th
4 Days ago
Casey Stoner today slid out of the lead in the San Marino Grand Prix - an event he had dominated throughout practice and qualifying. Battling bravely through the pain of a scaphoid injury, the Australian lost the front end of his bike six laps into the 28 lap contest at Misano. Marco Melandri heads to the US in high spirits after a confidence boosting performance today, making up six places on his starting position to finish ninth - his second top ten finish in as many races - despite being forced off track by another rider in the early stages.
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Repsol Honda’s Pedrosa Fourth at Misano
4 Days ago
Repsol Honda RC212V rider Dani Pedrosa battled for a podium result at red-hot Misano this afternoon, the Spaniard eventually finishing fourth to bolster his third place in the World Championship. Team-mate Nicky Hayden did not race to prevent further aggravating his right foot injury. Pedrosa rode a strong race in 35 degree heat, announcing that he is on the way back to full fitness following the left hand and wrist injuries he suffered in last month’s German GP. He completed the first lap in second place, slipped to fifth, then fought back in the mid-stages to challenge for third place. It was his best result since he finished a brilliant second in June’s Dutch MotoGP round
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Rossi Takes Home Win, Elias on Podium
4 Days ago
Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi has taken his third consecutive victory in this afternoon’s San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix, his sixth of the season, to extend his lead of the world championship to 75 points. The win marks Bridgestone’s 30th victory in the premier class since its entry back in 2002. Toni Elias made it two Bridgestone-shod riders on the podium with an excellent ride to third place, scoring his second podium result in a row after another impressive performance.
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Dovizioso Proud to Provide Action & Entertainment at San Marino
4 Days ago
Andrea Dovizioso ended today’s Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini in eighth position, after riding an aggressive race while avoiding any incidents despite coming from 14th on the grid. Dovi was able to reach as high as fifth place at one stage in the race thanks to an excellent start. Dovizioso used the most out of his JiR Team Scot Honda RC212V and moved up steadily lap after lap until he was able to fight with Capirossi and Toseland for sixth. The eighth position capped two days of intense work for the team, although the team’s position in the championship remains unchanged with the Romagna rider in fifth position overall.
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Lorenzo Returns To Podium With Stunning Second in Misano
4 Days ago
Jorge Lorenzo made it a fantastic home-race double podium for the Fiat Yamaha Team today, finishing second behind his team-mate Valentino Rossi at Misano. It was the rookie’s first podium since the team’s last one-two finish in Le Mans and it was a deserved one following the injuries that have plagued him since. Lorenzo lost some time at the start when Dani Pedrosa passed him and then had to wait for Rossi to pass his Spanish compatriot before he could make his move, which he did on lap five. When Casey Stoner crashed out of the lead on lap eight, leaving Rossi in front, Lorenzo was elevated to second and he rode a strong race from then on, exerting constant pressure on his team-mate, who was unable to relax and had to keep pushing to keep the gap at about three seconds. Lorenzo was followed home by another Spaniard, Toni Elias, who crossed the lin e 8.54 seconds off in third.
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Rossi Matches Agostini’s Record with Win Number 68
4 Days ago
Valentino Rossi reached another milestone in his outstanding career today by matching the all-time premier-class win record. His 68th premier-class victory brings him level with his great countryman Giacomo Agostini and the fact that he was able to do it at his home track of Misano made it all the more special for the flamboyant Italian. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo put the icing on the cake for Yamaha with an impressive return to the podium to make it the second one-two finish for the team this season.
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Honda & Michelin Reach Agreement For Remainder Of '08 MotoGP Season
4 Days ago
For 24 years Michelin and Honda have worked together at the highest level of motorcycle racing. Together the two companies have won 14 premier-class World Championships. The two companies fully understand the importance of the “feeling” between the rider and the equipment he has at his disposal, especially tyres. Despite making an excellent start to the season and leading the World Championship going into the German GP, during the last few races Dani Pedrosa has made it know to both Michelin and Honda that he doesn’t feel at ease with the tyres that Michelin have offered him.
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Hard Fought Fifth for Vermeulen in San Marino
4 Days ago
Rizla Suzuki’s Chris Vermeulen survived an early race scare at the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano today, to fight his way back through the field to score a well-earned fifth place. Starting from seventh on the grid, Vermeulen made a good start and was up with the leading pack, but a huge high-side spat the Australian out of the seat of his Suzuki GSV-R on the second corner. Fortunately Vermeulen landed back on his bike – damaging the fairing in the process – but he had lost several places and was back in 13th position at the end of lap one. He set about chasing down the riders in front of him and, although the Misano circuit is a difficult place to pass on, Vermeulen stormed through the field to bring his machine home for 11 hard-earned points that promoted him to sixth in the World Championship table.
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Takahashi Scores a Splendid Podium at San Marino GP
4 Days ago
The weekend of the Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini ended with second place for Yuki Takahashi after a race full of action and emotion. The JiR Team Scot rider was fast from the first-row and took command immediately, before falling back, holding on to the lead group as he waited to make his move. Then, with two riders clashing and running wide Yuki was able to move into second place, which he held to the flag: his second podium of the season. This result sees him move up a position in the championship to seventh overall.
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Danny Webb Scores Two Points at Misano
4 Days ago
The DeGraaf Grand Prix Team caught during the GP Cinzano di San Marino e Riviera di Rimini two points. Danny Webb realised an 14th position after a bad start and brought him another two points. Hugo van den Berg got off a very good start and finisht on a 24th position. American Stevie Bonsey had again nog luck in the race. After a good start Bonsey had to give up in lap three after his computer broke down.
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Capirossi & Rizla Suzuki Celebrate Historic Moment
4 Days ago
Loris Capirossi will today create history when he begins this afternoon’s MotoGP race, as he sets a new all-time record for appearances at Grand Prix events by one rider. This afternoon will see Capirossi take part in his 277th event, passing the current highest total shared equally with Alex Barros. The amazing achievement stretches back over 19 years of racing at the highest level by the popular Italian star, a career that has so far included three World Championship titles, 29 wins, 99 podiums and 41 pole positions. The San Marino Grand Prix is the 738th Grand Prix event to be staged since the World Championship series began in 1949, meaning that Capirossi has competed in a staggering 37.5% of all GP events!
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