Ducati's fuel allowance reduced after Qatar race

Following it's impressive start in Qatar, the fuel allowance for the factory Ducati GP15, has been reduced.

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-s-fuel-allowance-reduced-after-qatar-race

Pedrosa likely to miss next MotoGP race

Dani Pedrosa will likely sit out the next MotoGP race here in the U.S. at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, due to Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome, also known as arm-pump.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/03/30/pedrosa-likely-to-miss-next-motogp-race/

...and

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2015/march/dani-pedrosa-set-to-sit-out-motogp-races/

Moto 2 & Moto 3: Qatar

Moto 2 and Moto 3 also had their season opening races in Qatar.  In the Moto 2 race, Johann Zarco was the winner, followed on the podium by Sam Lowes, and last year's champion, Tito Rabat.  Tom Luthi, and Sandro Cortese, rounded out the top five.  In positions six through ten, it was Franco Morbidelli, Jonas Folger, Xavier Simeon, Luis Salom, and Alex Rins.  All 30 bikes that started the race, were classified finishers.

#5 Johann Zarco     FRA.     Kalex

In Moto 3 action, Frenchman Alexis Masbou was the winner, followed by Enea Bastianinni, and Danny Kent, to round out the podium.  Efren Vazquez and John McPhee rounded out the top five.  Completing the top ten were Isaac Vinales, Fabio Quartararo, Niccolo Antonelli, Francesco Bagnaia, and Brad Binder.  29 riders were classified finishers, while some, were not, including Romano Fenati, Livio Loi, Hiroki Ono, Remy Gardner (son of multiple 500cc Grand Prix champion, Wayne Gardner), and Niklas Ajo.

#10 Alexis Masbou     FRA.     Honda

The next race for all three classes, is the first of two in the United States, at Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas, coming up in two weeks.  Stay tuned, for full race highlights, from all three classes, for that event.

MotoGP round 1: Qatar

Qatar is again, the venue, for the opening race, of MotoGP.  Finally, the 2015 season, has arrived! 

This is the 66th season of MotoGP.  Marc Marquez will need to fight Ducati.  Both Repsol Honda's are on the front row.  They come to the grid.  Let's go racing.  We've waited since November for this.

22 laps of the Losail International Circuit.  Go!  Dovizioso leads with Bradley Smith coming.  Marc Marquez has sunk to the back of the pack!  Ducati leads!  Jorge Lorenzo runs second.  This is going to be wild.  World champ, Marquez, is not doing well.  He's going to have to cut his way through this field.  He is on a mission!  But, Andrea Dovizioso has put Ducati at the front.  Valentino Rossi is down the order, too. 

Andrea Ianonne is third.  Ducati and Yamaha are at the front.  Iannone is going to fly, too.  Lorenzo wants by, but no.  Two Ducati's, and one Yamaha.  Yonny Hernandez, Bradley Smith, and Pol Espargaro, follow.  Marc Marquez has sunk.  Alvaro Bautista and Aprilia, are in the pits already.  Not good, for Aprilia, making their return to MotoGP.  Both Honda's are in big trouble.  Whoa!  Lorenzo dives down past Dovizioso here on lap two.

Lorenzo wrecked on the first lap of this race last year.  Welcome back, MotoGP!  Marc Marquez has passed Scott Redding.  But, he's still 3.9 seconds behind Lorenzo.  Yonny Hernandez is being pushed by Bradley Smith.  Jack Miller runs off the road at the first corner.  The Moto 3 champion, is a MotoGP rookie this year.  Yonny Hernandez is being hounded by the Tech 3 Yamaha's.  Marquez recovers back to 12th spot as Jorge Lorenzo sets fast lap at 1:55.410.

Alvaro Bautista has the Aprilia in the pit lane.  Those guys are going to take time to come to grips with their new motorcycle.  Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi are moving in on Yonny Hernandez.  Jorge Lorenzo might be back on form this year as Valentino Rossi tries passing Dani Pedrosa.  It's Rossi vs. Pedrosa.  Pedrosa says, "no way, sunshine."  The Doctor, is in the house.  Ooh.  Pedrosa drops down the order as Rossi passes Hernandez.

Pol Espargaro runs wide.  Marc Marquez charges past the LCR Honda of Cal Crutchlow.  Marquez is steaming ahead, trying to scythe his way through this field.  We work lap four.  For Ducati, they don't know.  Will the tires work?  Will the new GP15 last?  Everyone is now running Michelin tires of course.  Valentino Rossi resets fast lap at 1:55.267.  Lorenzo continues to lead.  Alvaro Bautista says that Marc Marquez touched him, and damaged the new Aprilia.

Andrea Dovizioso is still second.  Lorenzo still leads, as we complete lap six.  The Ducati should have the advantage.  Wow!  356 kilometers per hour!  That's 222.5 miles an hour, on a motorcycle!  Can you believe it!  These guys are the most courageous athletes in the world.  Mark my words.  You have to be a true athlete to tame these wild, two wheeled beasts. 

Seven laps done.  15 to go.  Yamaha, Ducati, Ducati, Yamaha.  Then come the Repsol Honda's of Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez.  Andrea Dovizioso takes the lead.  Look at the winglets on the Ducati's.  Rossi might get stronger.  Game over for Loris Baz is out of this race.  A disappointment for the Forward Racing rider.  Rossi is right on top of the top three bikes.  Valentino Rossi is into his 20th season in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Rossi could get his 83rd MotoGP win, if he gets to the front.  Jorge Lorenzo drops into the 1:56 bracket.  Dovizioso is trying to break away and Andrea Ianonne is going for it.  Loris Baz, will continue in this race.  He won't retire.  But, he's having tire issues.  Dovizioso leads this race, still.  Can Ducati win?  Wow.  Here comes Jorge Lorenzo, retaking the lead from Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati.

The two Ducati's pass him back.  They aren't finished yet.  Lorenzo takes seconds from Ianonne.  This is a humdinger of a battle, folks.  We have eleven or so laps left.  Wow.  We waited for a long time for this race, and the wait, was worth it.  Can Dovizioso win on debut with the new GP15?  Lorenzo is not giving up.  The Yamaha YZR M1 is still competitive.  Valentino Rossi takes third from Andrea Ianonne.  Ianonne wants it.  He can't get it.  Are the Yamaha's eating up the new Ducati's?

The Honda's are also there.  But Marquez and Pedrosa are not quite there yet.  Aleix Espargaro is led by his brother Pol Espargaro.  The new Suzuki is just outside the top ten.  Marc Marquez passes Dani Pedrosa through turns five and six.  Marquez is 4.3 seconds behind Jorge Lorenzo.  Lorenzo continues to lead.  The Yamaha's are still splitting the Ducati's.  But, the Ducati's have more low end power.  Rossi fights Dovizioso.  These boys are going for it hammer and tongs.  This race is far from over, and very exciting!

Jorge Lorenzo has taken the lead from Andrea Dovizioso.  The Ducati's have a softer tire under factory option rules.  Will the tires hold together?  Dovizioso takes the lead.  Marc Marquez is still fifth.  Dovizioso ran in too hot, and Lorenzo took the lead.  Lorenzo wants his 34th career MotoGP win.  Just seven laps to go.  This race has flown by.  This is quite the fight for victory.  Marquez is pulling away from Pedrosa.

Can Marc Marquez get back into contention?  Lorenzo still leads.  Marquez is going for it.  But he will run out of time.  Dovizioso wants Lorenzo.  Andrea Ianonne continues to follow these blokes.  Dovizioso still looks for a way around Lorenzo.  Rossi is not done yet either.  Through these quick, third gear, right hand corners.  Rossi has the hard option front Michelin on his bike.  He's the only rider with it.  Rossi can't get close enough to Dovizioso.

Andrea Dovizioso thought of it.  But, he can't quite get to Lorenzo.  Marc Marquez runs 218 miles an hour.  Cal Crutchlow, Yonny Hernandez, and Bradley Smith run seventh, eighth, and ninth.  Smith wants by Hernandez.  Smith is trying to chase down Crutchlow.  Rossi tries Dovizioso and can't pass.  Dovizioso tries Jorge Lorenzo.  Rossi is trying.  Five laps to go.  Dovizioso takes the lead, but the Yamaha's come right back. 

Dovizioso took the lead, ran wide, and now, he's trying to reel in Lorenzo.  Rossi wants Dovizioso, but can't get there.  This, is a fair fight.  Dovizioso wants this, bad.  Dovizioso tries to use the dradft, and he takes the lead.  Can he stick the line?  Yes.  Dovizoso leads.  Is the bike going to hang on?  It's leading the race, after being created, just five weks ago.  Rossi goes to second.  He wants by Dovizioso. 

Rossi is right on the Ducati's rear tire.  Rossi wants to win.  He's going for it.  Rossi leads.  Dovizioso, fights back.  This is amazing.  We have just a handful of laps to go.  This is amazing!  Will the hard Michelin rear tire help Rossi?  Will Dovizioso hang on?  Ianonne passes Lorenzo.  Rossi is the meat in a Ducati sandwich.  Rossi wants his 83rd race win, and wants a tenth world championship.  Rossi up the inside, but now.  These boys are going for it.

Rossi has to put a gap on Dovizioso.  The Ducati has more power.  Dovizioso takes the lead back with two laps left.  These guys are going for it.  Rossi knows that Dovizioso has the speed, but he doesn't quite have control of the new Ducati bike.  This has been an epic battle.  Dovizioso will use a run out of turn sixteen.  Marc Marquez won't catch these guys.  Rossi has to eke out a gap on Dovizioso.  Two laps to go.

Rossi knows he has to have five or six bike lengths on the Ducati.  One lap left.  Does Rossi have it in the bag?  No.  Here comes Dovizioso.  Rossi is wide through turn two.  Dovizioso won't give up.  He has to stay close.  Into the twisty corners.  Rossi holds on.  The Yamaha has the advantage in the corners.  It's all down to the last five corners.  Dovizioso comes back.  Here we go.  Dovizioso doesn't have enough.  Rossi does it!

#46 Valentino Rossi     ITA.     Yamaha

Rossi ties Casey Stoner, with four wins at the Losail International Circuit.  What a start to MotoGP 2015!  The next race is the Grand Prix of the Americas at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, in two weeks.  It will be the first of two U.S. rounds for MotoGP this year.  

The night undoubtedly belongs to Ducati

Keep an eye out for Ducati in the race in Qatar, today.  These guys, are on a roll.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/28/the-night-undoubtedly-belongs-to-ducati/172787

Dovizioso grabs shock pole position for Qatar MotoGP opener

Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati, have pole for the seasoning opening Qatar Grand Prix in MotoGP, tomorrow.  Here's the story.

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/dovizioso-grabs-shock-pole-position-for-qatar-motogp-opener

More MotoGP news, and the race highlights, to come.  Stay tuned.

Stoner to dust off leathers in Suzuka 8 Hour

Two-time Australian MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner, will race the Suzuka 8 Hours in Suzuka, Japan, in the FIM World Endurance Championship, this summer.  He will share a Honda CBR1000RR endurance superbike, in a dream team.  Stoner, will team with Dutchman Michael van der Mark, and Takumi Takahashi, of Japan.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/03/27/stoner-to-dust-off-leathers-in-suzuka-8-hour/

MotoGP: Lorenzo believes he is the one who can beat Marquez

Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo is confident that he can reclaim the championship crown, from two-time defending MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez, and Honda, this year.

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-jorge-lorenzo-believes-he-is-the-one-who-can-beat-marc-marquez-032615?adbsc=social_20150326_42752106&adbid=10153203114671052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051

The 2015 MotoGP season gets under way with press conference

The official preseason press conference to mark the start of the 2015 MotoGP™ World Championship has taken place in Qatar.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/25/the-2015-motogp-season-gets-under-way-with-press-conference/172316

Atiratphuvapat takes second victory for Thailand

Thai rider Nakarin Atiratphuvapat wins the second race in the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/23/atiratphuvapat-takes-second-victory-for-thailand/172178

In memoriam: Dane Westby

While en route to his parents house, AMA Superbike racer, Dane Westby, was killed after hitting a utility pole, riding his bicycle.  A great racer.  You will be missed.  Rest In Peace, Dane Westby.

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/ama-superbike-racer-dane-westby-killed-in-road-accident-032415?adbsc=social_20150324_42612106&adbid=10153198106091052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051

Troy Bayliss retires from World Superbike racing for a second time after 2015 Thailand round

Troy Bayliss, raced in the FIM World Superbike round in Thailand, and now, it seems, he has hung up his racing leathers, for good.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport/superbikes/troy-bayliss-retires-from-world-superbike-racing-for-a-second-time-after-2015-thailand-round/story-fn5k3gtw-1227274588171

FIM World Superbike Round 2: Thailand

Johnny Rea, swept both races in round two of the FIM World Superbike Championship, on their debut, in Thailand.

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Rea+dominates+again+to+claim+double+Thai+victory

World Superbike race 1: #65 Jonathan Rea         GBR.      Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R

World Superbike race 2: #65 Jonathan Rea         GBR.      Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R

World Supersport race: #9 Ratthapark Wilairot   TH.        Core Motorsport Thailand Honda
                                                                                            CBR600RR

The next race is the first European round at the Motorland Aragon circuit in Aragon, Spain, coming up in three weeks.

Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup Round 2: Thailand

Round two of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup, also in Thailand.

http://www.motogp.com/en/youtube_update/2015/03/22/shell-advance-asia-talent-cup-race-2-thailand/172172

Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup Round 1: Thailand

As promised, a look at highlights of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup.  Here is round one, from Thailand, in a video on motogp.com.  Some background on the series.  All motorcycles in it, are Honda NSF250R 250cc machines, and the riders, are youngsters, aged 12 to 18.  Check out the first race, HERE:

http://www.motogp.com/en/youtube_update/2015/03/21/shell-advance-asia-talent-cup-round-1-thailand/172171

Michelin continues 2016 preparation in Qatar

Michelin continues tire testing, as they prepare to take over as the official tire of MotoGP, in 2016.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/michelin-continues-2016-preparation-in-qatar/171995

Yamaha and Honda react to Ducati pace in Qatar

Massimo Meregalli (Yamaha), and Livio Suppo (Honda), discuss the extremely quick pace of the Ducati factory bikes ahead of the MotoGP season opener, in Qatar, after the test session there, has concluded.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/yamaha-and-honda-react-to-ducati-pace-in-qatar/171989

Moto 2 & Moto 3 testing at Jerez

Julian Simon, (Moto 2), and Niccolo Antonelli (Moto 3), are the fastest riders in the test sessions for their respective junior classes, after the opening day at Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain.

Syahrin leads the way in Moto 2 at a wet Jerez
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/syahrin-leads-the-way-in-moto2-at-a-wet-jerez/171959

Simon fastest on opening day of Moto 2 test in Jerez

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/simon-fastest-on-opening-day-of-moto2-test-in-jerez/171988

Zarco: "Despite the crash, I am satisfied after day one"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/zarco-despite-the-crash-i-am-satisfied-after-day-one/172009

Antonelli sets early Moto 3 pace on day one in Jerez

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/antonelli-sets-early-moto3-pace-on-day-one-in-jerez/171960

Binder: "The feeling in the first session was pretty good"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/binder-the-feeling-in-the-first-session-was-pretty-good/172008

Antonelli on top after rainy first day in Jerez

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/17/antonelli-on-top-in-moto3-after-rainy-first-day-in-jerez/171978

Moto 2 and Moto 3 field return to Jerez for final test

The last test sessions for Moto 2 and Moto 3 class teams and competitors, takes place, today.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/16/moto2-moto3-field-return-to-jerez-for-final-test/171652

MotoGP Qatar testing: day 2

All the news from day two of the Qatar MotoGP test, before the season kicks off there, in less than two weeks.

Winglets make their reappearance, on @AndreaDovizioso Desmosedici GP15!!

http://www.motogp.com/en/twitter_update/2015/03/15/winglets-make-their-reappearance-on-andreadovizioso-desmosedici-gp15/171817

Smith: "I believe my bike is 95% there"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/smith-i-believe-my-bike-is-95-there/171863

Redding: "Overall it's been another productive day"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/redding-overall-it-s-been-another-productive-day/171866

Marquez: "I'm pleased with our overall pace"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/marquez-i-m-pleased-with-our-overall-pace/171867

Dovizioso: "We only used the hard tyre"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/dovizioso-we-only-used-the-hard-tyre/171869

Dovizioso continues Ducati's dominance in Qatar

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/dovizioso-continues-ducati-s-dominance-in-qatar/171841

Crutchlow: "There is room for improvement"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/crutchlow-there-is-room-for-improvement/171879

Today we had better feelings than yesterday! #Qatartest #day2

http://www.motogp.com/en/twitter_update/2015/03/15/today-we-had-better-feelings-than-yesterday-qatartest-day2/171888

Marquez discusses Ducati performance
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/16/marquez-discusses-ducati-performance/171880

Here's a Tweet, from Dani Pedrosa.

http://www.motogp.com/en/instagram_update/2015/03/16/qatartest-day-3-how-ironic-rain-in-the-desert-after/171908

...And one from Avintia Racing, and their riders... Mike Di Meglio, and Hector Barbera.

http://www.motogp.com/en/twitter_update/2015/03/16/today-we-ride-like-that-on-avintiaracing-qatartest-motogp/171923

Another Tweet, from Marc Marquez.

http://www.motogp.com/en/twitter_update/2015/03/16/test-finished-we-ll-be-back-in-one-week/171932

Ducati ends Qatar test on top after rain washes out last day

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/16/ducati-ends-qatar-test-on-top-after-rain-washes-out-last-day/171934

MotoGP Qatar testing: day 1

Stories from day one of testing for MotoGP at Losail International Circuit, in Doha, Qatar.

Testing gets underway in Qatar
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/14/testing-gets-under-way-in-qatar/171682

Ducati end day one of Qatar test on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/ducati-end-day-one-of-qatar-test-on-top/171708

Scott Redding: "I'm happy with today"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/scott-redding-i-m-happy-with-today/171750

Crutchlow: "I felt confident riding"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/crutchlow-i-felt-confident-riding/171767

Iannone: "Improving every time we go out"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/iannone-improving-every-time-we-go-out/171751

Lorenzo: "It's been difficult to get onto the pace today"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/lorenzo-it-s-been-difficult-to-get-onto-the-pace-today/171753

Pedrosa: "In Qatar the first day is always difficult"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/pedrosa-in-qatar-the-first-day-is-always-difficult/171763

Smith: "I feel confident about lowering my time further"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/14/smith-i-feel-confident-about-lowering-my-time-further/171771

Team Suzuki Ecstar positive after day 1 in Qatar

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/15/team-suzuki-ecstar-positive-after-day-1-in-qatar/171792

Daytona 200 news

The Daytona 200, will be run this year, and sanctioned under the American Sportbike Racing Association.  Dane Westby, will drive the safety car.

http://www.motoamerica.com/yamalube-westby-racings-dane-westby-drive-official-pace-car-74th-daytona-200

...and, HERE, is the information, about the race, from ASRA.

http://asraracing.com/
http://asraracing.com/2015-Daytona200.html

more breaking MotoGP news

More breaking stories from MotoGP for this Friday morning, in anticipation of the new season starting in a mere two weeks.

Magneti Marelli face a "big challenge" in MotoGP for 2015

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/13/magneti-marelli-face-a-big-challenge-in-motogp-for-2015/171633

Watch out, cameraman!  A MotoGP Ducati's exhaust, might burn you.

Pramac Racing: "Don't Get Too Close!"
http://www.motogp.com/en/youtube_update/2015/03/13/pramac-racing-don-t-get-too-close/171647

#AskBinder: "I'm really enjoying myself with my new team"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/13/askbinder-i-m-really-enjoying-myself-with-my-new-team/171593

Paginas Amarillas HP 40 official team launch
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/13/paginas-amarillas-hp-40-official-team-launch/171655

Team Suzuki Ecstar to test "race package" at Losail

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/13/team-suzuki-ecstar-to-test-race-package-at-losail/171641

MotoGP news stories

The latest headlines, from the world of MotoGP.

Pramac Racing Team unveil new livery
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/pramac-racing-team-unveil-new-livery/171597

Lorenzo: "We have a chance to win the championship"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/lorenzo-we-have-a-chance-to-win-the-championship/171598

Aprilia choose the bike they will use for 2015

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/aprilia-choose-the-bike-they-will-use-for-2015/171604

Is Fabio Quartararo the next Marquez?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/12/is-fabio-quartararo-the-next-marquez/171628

Moto 2 & Moto 3 updates

Updates on Moto 2 and Moto 3, before the season begins, at Losail circuit, in Qatar.

The 2015 Moto 2 bikes unveiled by @TitoRabat and @alexmarquez23

http://www.motogp.com/en/twitter_update/2015/03/05/the-2015-moto2-bikes-unveiled-by-titorabat-and-alexmarquez23/171514

A bold statement, by Moto 3 rider, Karel Hanika.

#AskHanika: "If I get a podium I will cut my hair"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/askhanika-if-i-get-a-podium-i-will-cut-my-hair/171592

...And, another tweet, from Miguel Oliveira

#AskOliveira: "Luck is the result of the work you put in"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/11/askoliveira-luck-is-the-result-of-the-work-you-put-in/171594

Stay tuned, folks.  More news, from the big league, (MotoGP), coming soon.

MotoGP paddock heads to Losail for final test

One more test session, for MotoGP, before the season starts.  It is in Qatar, at Losail International Circuit, where the season, will also begin.  Check out the story... and, the newly revised, updated, and improved, MotoGP website.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/03/10/motogp-paddock-heads-to-losail-for-final-test/171583

Yamaha officially announces full seamless gearbox for 2015

It's official.  Yamaha has officially introduced their seamless transmission for their 2015 spec MotoGP motorcycles, ridden by Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Yamaha+officially+announces+full+seamless+gearbox+for+2015

Bayliss set to extend comeback for Thailand WSB?

Troy Bayliss could also race in round two of the FIM World Superbike Championship, in Thailand, as regular Ducati World Superbike rider Davide Giugliano of Italy, continues to recover from injuries in a testing crash.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/world-superbikes/2015/march/bayliss-set-to-extend-comeback-for-thailand-wsb/

MotoAmerica Press Releases

Here's the news section for the new MotoAmerica Championship website.  Lots is happening, with the development of this new championship, under the sanction of the AMA.  Go HERE, to find out.

http://www.motoamerica.com/tags/press

MotoGP headlines (continued)

Still more news from the world of MotoGP... right here, right now.  The most significant story... the Aprilia team launch.

Aprilia makes return to MotoGP with Factory team launch
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aprilia+Racing+Gresini+2015+Launch

Fausto Gresini on 'exciting' new Aprilia adventure
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Fausto+Gresini+on+exciting+new+Aprilia+adventure

One rider team excites Redding
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Estrella+Galicia+Marc+VDS+team+launch

Suzuki MotoGP team to be known as Suzuki Ecstar
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Suzuki+MotoGP+team+to+be+known+as+Suzuki+Ecstar

Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS launch team of Champions

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Estrella+Galicia+00+Marc+VDS+launch+team+of+Champions

Estrella Galicia 0,0 unveils rookie Moto 3 team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Estrella+Galicia+00+unveils+rookie+Moto3+team

More MotoGP headlines

More news from the world of MotoGP, specifically centering on MotoGP, and on, Moto 3.

Francesco Guidotti: 'Yonny is fast but he needs to recover'
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Pramac+Racing+Guidotti+on+Hernandez+Petrucci

Work begins on new track surface at Misano
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Work+begins+on+new+track+surface+at+Misano

FIM CEV Repsol Championship to reach global audience

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/The+FIM+CEV+Repsol+expands+its+international+television+coverage

Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup Sepang test draws to a close
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/SAATC+Sepang+test+review

Sky Racing Team VR46 2015 launch
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Sky+Racing+VR46+2015+team+launch

...And, the biggest story.

Aprilia makes return to MotoGP with Factory team launch
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aprilia+Racing+Gresini+2015+Launch

'Catalunya Moto' exhibition opens to the public

The 'Catalunya Moto' exhibition has opened.  It did so on Tuesday, March 3rd, and runs through October 25th.  It is located in Barcelona, Spain, and former Grand Prix motorcycle racer, Angel Nieto, did the honors.  Here's the whole story.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Barcelona+inaugura+Catalunya+Moto

MotoAmerica website

Here's the link to the website for the new MotoAmerica championship, with the race schedule, and lots more information.  Check it out.

http://www.motoamerica.com/

DRIVE M7 SIC Racing Team Moto 3 launch

Sepang International Circuit, has their own race team in the Moto 3 division, and have made their official debut, ahead of their first race, coming up at the season opener in Qatar in another three weeks or so.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/DRIVE+M7+SIC+Racing+Team+Moto3+Launch

Nicky Hayden on who could be the next US MotoGP star

In an interview with motoamerica.com, 2006 World Champion Nicky Hayden, talks about riders from the United States, who could be potential MotoGP stars of the future.  He names some familiar ones from the AMA Series, like Cameron Beaubier, Jake Lewis, and Hayden Gillim, who is actually, Nicky Hayden's cousin.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Nicky+Hayden+on+who+could+be+the+next+US+MotoGP+star

Time to take off the rose-tinted glasses for Oettl

Phillipp Oettl is the only German rider in the Moto 3 division this year, and in an interview, explains how he is preparing for the upcoming race season.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Time+to+take+off+the+rose+tinted+glasses+for+Oettl

Cortese: 'I've stepped up my game'

In an interview with MotoGP.com, Sandro Cortese explains his plans to fight for the title in the category in 2015.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Cortese+Ive+stepped+up+my+game

FIM World Superbike round 1: Philip Island

Round one of the 2015 FIM World Superbike Championship, the Swann Insurance Australia Round, took place at the Philip Island circuit in Victoria, Australia, last weekend.  Two different riders won in World Superbike.  Race one honors went to Johnny Rea, and in race two, it was Leon Haslam taking the checkers in first place.  In the opening World Supersport event, Jules Cluzel of France, scored the victory.

World Superbike Race 1: #65 Johnny Rea     GBR.    Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R

World Superbike Race 2: #91 Leon Haslam  GBR.    Aprilia Racing Team Red Devils
                                                                                    Aprilia RSV4 RF

World Supersport Race: #16 Jules Cluzel      FRA.    MV Agusta Reparto Corse MV Agusta F3 675

Round two of the championship, will be at a new venue.  The Chang Thai circuit in Buriram, Thailand, in three weeks.