Better Hopes for Nicky Hayden as Aspar Learns More on the Marelli Software
17 Feb 2014, 16:51 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like Nicky Hayden's rather poor performance during the first MotoGP test of 2014 at Sepang, was also caused by insufficient knowledge on the Open class software Magneti Marelli provide...
Happy 35th Anniversary Valentino Rossi and 21st for Marc Marquez
17 Feb 2014, 16:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Past Sunday, Valentino Rossi turned 35, and he celebrated in his favorite retreat, his Moto Ranch in Tavullia, Italy. He was accompanied by numerous friends and his lovely girlfriend Linda Morsel...
Fast MotoGP News: Abraham Still in Pain, Suzuki Happy with Porting the Software on Marelli ECU
17 Feb 2014, 11:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Cardion AB's Karel Abraham is still a rather long way until he's back to 100% fitness, team sources say. After his crash at Indianapolis last year, things got worse and he ended up sidelin...
Shuhei Nakamoto Remembers Dorna That Honda Will Leave MotoGP over Spec Software Rule
16 Feb 2014, 11:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Even though 2016 is still far, there are some things in MotoGP which are boiling, and not in a good way. Namely, is the presumed new regulation which will make spec Magneti Marelli software mandator...
2014 MotoGP: Phillip Island Honda VIP Tickets on Sale Now
14 Feb 2014, 13:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda announces that VIP passes for the 2014 round at Phillip Island are already on sale, and if you're up to supporting your fav MotoGP team in the Australian race, it's time to act., as ...
Hector Barbera Caught Driving His Maserati With Suspended License, Fined €3600
14 Feb 2014, 09:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Besides being a MotoGP pilot for Avintia, Spaniard Hector Barbera is one of the "bad boys" on the grid, and it looks like his encounters with the police are not exactly rare. Two nights...
Is Casey Stoner Up for a Sabbatical Year with No Bike Testing?
14 Feb 2014, 09:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Even though HRC has confirmed Casey Stoner as their test rider for 2014, it looks like things may not follow according to plan. At least, this is what team boss Livio Suppo hints us as he suspects t...
2014 MotoGP: RCV1000R Riders Need More Time, while Ducati Is Still in Doubt
12 Feb 2014, 12:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / 2014 will surely bring a lot of high-paced MotoGP action, as the first outings of the season showed that there is much more to b expected from the new Open class. The first official test of 2014 ...
Honda and Repsol Celebrate 2 Decades of MotoGP Racing
12 Feb 2014, 11:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda Factory Team and Repsol are celebrating 20 years of MotoGP racing partnership, together with past and current riders, fans and enthusiasts, in a flamboyant event in the Spanish capital Madrid....
2014 MotoGP: Sepang Test Shows Much Anticipated Higher Competitiveness
10 Feb 2014, 12:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the 2014 season will be at least as interesting as the 2013 one, the initial tests for the year show. After 3 days of on-track testing in Malaysia, the first impressions hint us on a v...
Andrea Dovizioso Back with Suomy Helmets, Replica Expected in April
5 Feb 2014, 16:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati Factory Team rider Andrea Dovizioso is back to trusting the safety of his head to Suomy Helmets. Suomy has readied a race track-compliant SR-Sport, laoded with all the pro-grade features, ...
2014 MotoGP: Bridgestone Brings a New Tire for the Open Class
5 Feb 2014, 16:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bridgestone confirmed that the Open Class will benefit from a new tire for the 2014, in order to comply with the new regulations of these entries. While all the grid is now running with the Magne...
2014 MotoGP: Marquez Even Faster, Still Leads Day 2 at Sepang
5 Feb 2014, 10:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Day 2 at Sepang is over, and Marc Marquez has been faster than the previous day, as expected. In fact he lapped under 2 minutes, with his team mate Dani Pedrosa following him 4 tenths behind. How...
2014 MotoGP: Nicky Hayden Says His Honda Is Very, Very Slow
4 Feb 2014, 15:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The first day of the kick-off test in Sepang was not at all what Nicky Hayden hoped, as the Kentucky Kid finished the first session with a disappointing 3 seconds gap from the leading Marc Marquez. ...
2014 MotoGP: Marquez Tops the First Testing Day at Sepang
4 Feb 2014, 12:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2014 MotoGP action kicked off today in Malaysia, at the Sepang circuit, and Marc Marquez, no longer "the rookie", topped the day's session with a 0.518s lead from Valentino Rossi....
Marco Simoncelli to Become a MotoGP Legend
4 Feb 2014, 11:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Official MotoGP sources indicate that Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli will be inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame. Sic is the 21st ider to be granted the honor or becoming a MotoGP Legen...
2014 MotoGP: Mike Di Meglio Rumored to Ride an All-Kawasaki Bike
3 Feb 2014, 16:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The French MotoGP-maniacs gp-inside learned that Avintia Blusens' Mike Di Meglio is likely to ride an all-Kawasaki machine this year. This means that Avintia would drop the FTR chassis and r...
Loris Capirossi: At Sepang We Will See How It Goes with the New Bikes
3 Feb 2014, 12:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Still in contact with the MotoGP despite having retired from racing, Loris Capirossi speaks about the first racing event of the year, the official test at Sepang, Malaysia. Scheduled for the end ...
Yamaha Factory Racing Team Announces More MotoGP Sponsors
3 Feb 2014, 11:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha Factory Racing announces two more partnerships for the 2014 MotoGP season, and rhe two names are Fiat Professional and Eurasian Bank. The Kazakhstan-based bank's logo will be present ...
Yamaha and Suisse Gas Extend MotoGP Partnership
2 Feb 2014, 08:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While the title sponsor of the MotoGP Yamha Racing Team for the 2014 season is still unknown, the House of Iwata has secured a good deal with Suisse Gas, one of their existing sponsors. Even more...