Monday, November 30, 2015

Jorge Martinez 'Aspar' Q&A

An interview with Aspar MotoGP team principal Jorge Martinez, reflecting on the team's 2015 season.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/30/jorge-martinez-aspar-q-a/190524

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Rossi wins 2015 Monza Rally

More two wheel racers, trying their hand at four wheels.  Valentino Rossi, has experience, with car racing, and in this story, he has won the 2015 Monza Rally Show.  Rossi's pal, Moto3 rider, Romano Fenati, also ran in the rally exhibition.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/29/rossi-wins-2015-monza-rally/190593

Saturday, November 28, 2015

MotoGP testing & other news

More news from MotoGP testing, and, a video game, based on Valentino Rossi's career.  The latest, from the world of MotoGP.

Relive Rossi's career in Valentino Rossi The Game

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/relive-rossi-s-career-in-valentino-rossi-the-game/190523

Bautista: "After the crash I was feeling pain in my neck"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/bautista-after-the-crash-i-was-feeling-pain-in-my-neck/190549

Petrucci: "The race pace is very good"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/petrucci-the-race-pace-is-very-good/190552

Hernandez: "I am liking it more and more"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/hernandez-i-am-liking-it-more-and-more/190555

Dovizioso: "Ducati have done a lot of work"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/dovizioso-ducati-have-done-a-lot-of-work/190559

Pedrosa: "It's still not clear about the engine"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/pedrosa-it-s-still-not-clear-about-the-engine/190561

Redding: "We were able to lower the lap time"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/redding-we-were-able-to-lower-the-lap-time/190562

Marquez: "Today I had two crashes"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/28/marquez-today-i-had-two-crashes/190564

Iannone: "I like the way the Michelin tyres behave"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/28/iannone-i-like-the-way-the-michelin-tyres-behave/190565


Friday, November 27, 2015

more MotoGP news (general news + testing news)

Continuing to highlight news from test sessions, and other general stories, from MotoGP.

Marquez: "It's clear that we need a different mapping"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/26/marquez-it-s-clear-that-we-need-a-different-mapping/190507

Bautista: "We tried some new solutions on the front"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/26/bautista-we-tried-some-new-solutions-on-the-front/190509

Bradl: "I tried the new electronics without any problems"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/26/bradl-i-tried-the-new-electronics-without-any-problems/190512

Laverty: "It would always be nice to do another day"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/26/laverty-it-would-always-be-nice-to-do-another-day/190515

Hernandez: "We were able to spend almost all day on track"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/27/hernandez-we-were-able-to-spend-almost-all-day-on-track/190517




Thursday, November 26, 2015

MotoGP news flash

More news, from MotoGP, including the story, about Casey Stoner becoming a test rider for Ducati, that has been posted once, from another source.  All this news, is (as usual), from the MotoGP official website.  The off season is on.  But that does not stop the headlines, from rolling in.

Daniele Romagnoli: "Petrux surprised everyone"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/23/daniele-romagnoli-petrux-surprised-everyone/190360

Honda bid a fond farewell to Casey Stoner

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/23/honda-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-casey-stoner/190375

Stoner to return to Ducati as ambassador and test rider

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/23/stoner-to-return-to-ducati-as-ambassador-and-test-rider/190381

A question and answer session/interview, with Michelin tires Technical Director, Nicolas Goubert.

Nicolas Goubert Q&A
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/24/nicolas-goubert-q-a/190398

Vinales: "We tested many, many things"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/24/vinales-we-tested-many-many-things/190407

Marc Marquez, is ready for upcoming test sessions for 2016.

Marquez Blog: Ready for the test sessions in Jerez

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/25/marquez-blog-ready-for-the-test-sessions-in-jerez/190424

Marquez: "We tried the new engine"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/25/marquez-we-tried-the-new-engine/190450

Pedrosa: "I took my time to adjust to the Michelin tyres"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/25/pedrosa-i-took-my-time-to-adjust-to-the-michelin-tyres/190451

Laverty: "We have a good bike with a strong engine"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/25/laverty-we-have-a-good-bike-with-a-strong-engine/190455

Hernandez: "I like the new electronics"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/25/hernandez-i-like-the-new-electronics/190456

...And, another entry from Dani Pedrosa's blog.

Pedrosa Blog: A great week ahead
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/26/pedrosa-blog-a-great-week-ahead/190425




Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Macau motorcycle Grand Prix 2015


Highlights of the 2015 Macau motorcycle Grand Prix, that took place, last weekend, with commentary, by Richard Nichols. Peter Hickman, won the race.  Hickman is a star in British Superbike Championship competition, and in the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man. 

http://www.cyclenews.com/2015/11/article/peter-hickman-wins-2015-macau-grand-prix/

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Casey Stoner: Australian to test ride for Ducati in 2016

BBC Sport Motorsport reports that Casey Stoner, will test ride for the factory Ducati MotoGP team, next year.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/motogp/34905846?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport

Monday, November 23, 2015

MotoAmerica Releases 2016 Technical Regulations

The technical regulations for the 2016 MotoAmerica season.

http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-releases-2016-technical-regulations

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Jack Miller trades two wheels for four

Can a MotoGP rider also drive a race car?  Jack Miller, traded his MotoGP racing motorcycle, at a Honda event in the United Kingdom, for one of their factory British Touring Car Championship race cars, just to try it out.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/20/jack-miller-trades-two-wheels-for-four/190326

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Espargaro fractures vertebrae in back

In training, for testing with the Suzuki factory MotoGP team, Aleix Espargaro, fractured part of his back, while riding an off-road bike, landing off of a jump, wrong, and in doing so, causing back pain.  Therefore, he won't be able to ride the motorcycle as part of an upcoming test session, with the Suzuki Ecstar team at the Sepang International Circuit, on Monday and Tuesday, of this coming week.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/20/espargaro-fractures-vertebrae-in-back/190328

Friday, November 20, 2015

Moto2 and Moto3 testing news (continued)

More news and information on the Moto2 and Moto3 testing, at Valencia.

Lowes: "I've been working a lot with race tyres"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/lowes-i-ve-been-working-a-lot-with-race-tyres/190249

Zarco: "This has made me more relaxed mentally"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/zarco-this-has-made-me-more-relaxed-mentally/190254

Vierge: "I aim to go one step further next year"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/vierge-i-aim-to-go-one-step-further-next-year/190275

Vinales: "I must work hard during the winter months"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/vinales-i-must-work-hard-during-the-winter-months/190284

Navarro: "The 2016 Honda is very competitive"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/navarro-the-2016-honda-is-very-competitive/190257

Bastianini: "I'm already looking forward to February"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/bastianini-i-m-already-looking-forward-to-february/190268

Binder: "The lap times were very good"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/binder-the-lap-times-were-very-good/190274

Canet: "My foot is getting better"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/canet-my-foot-is-getting-better/190276

Antonelli: "The feeling with the bike is good"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/antonelli-the-feeling-with-the-bike-is-good/190281

Binder: "I have learned more in one year than in my career"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/19/binder-i-have-learned-more-in-one-year-than-in-my-career/190313


Thursday, November 19, 2015

more MotoGP news stories

Continuing to analyze and run down the latest MotoGP stories.

Andrea Ianonne to forgo left shoulder operation

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/14/andrea-iannone-to-forgo-left-shoulder-operation/190179

An interview, with 2015 MotoGP Champion, Jorge Lorenzo.

Lorenzo interview: "We never gave up"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/16/lorenzo-interview-we-never-gave-up/190196

Francesco Guidotti marks his Octo Pramac Racing Team

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/16/francesco-guidotti-marks-his-octo-pramac-racing-team/190199

Suzuki unveil 2016 GSX-RR
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/17/suzuki-unveil-2016-gsx-rr/190210

A blog entry, from Marc Marquez.

Marquez Blog: Two very busy weeks
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/17/marquez-blog-two-very-busy-weeks/190212

HITTING THE APEX released in North America

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/hitting-the-apex-released-in-north-america/190251

Another blog entry. This one, from Dani Pedrosa.

Pedrosa Blog: Valencia, Seville, and Milan
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/pedrosa-blog-valencia-seville-and-milan/190218

Final approval given for 315 million Euro Circuit of Wales Project

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/final-approval-given-for-315m-circuit-of-wales-project/190219




Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Moto2 & Moto3 testing news

Testing and other news, from Moto2, and Moto3.

Lowes sets the pace on last day of Jerez test

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/lowes-sets-the-pace-on-last-day-of-jerez-test/190154

Danny Kent, makes his return, to Moto2, after winning this year's Moto3 world championship.

Kent: "After a couple laps I felt like being back home"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/kent-after-a-couple-of-laps-i-felt-like-being-back-home/190158

Lowes: "I'm really impressed by the team and the bike!"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/lowes-i-m-really-impressed-by-the-team-and-the-bike/190161

Oliveira: "I'm happy with the way I'm making progress"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/oliveira-i-m-happy-with-the-way-i-m-making-progress/190168

Zarco quickest in Valencia Moto2 test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/16/zarco-quickest-in-valencia-moto2-test/190200

Phillip Oettl wins first ever Dunlop #ForeverForward Award

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/phillip-oettl-wins-first-ever-dunlop-foreverforward-award/189860

Fausto Gresini: "In this season we learned a lot"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/fausto-gresini-in-this-season-we-learned-a-lot/189979

Binder: "We couldn't have started the 2016 preseason better"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/binder-we-couldn-t-have-started-the-2016-preseason-better/190160

Navarro on top after first day of Moto3 test in Valencia

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/16/navarro-on-top-after-first-day-of-moto3-test-in-valencia/190201

Brad Binder sets the pace in the Moto3 test in Valencia

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/17/brad-binder-sets-the-pace-in-the-moto3-test-in-valencia/190242

Bendsneyder: "I feel more comfortable and faster"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/18/bendsneyder-i-feel-more-comfortable-and-faster/190250

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Changes to Technical Regulations for 2016

A list of changes for the technical changes on the motorcycles, for 2016, primarily affecting MotoGP and Moto3.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/changes-to-technical-regulations-for-2016/189512

Monday, November 16, 2015

Webber, Brundle, McGuinness 'frustrated' after MotoGP finale

Formula One and sports car racing legends Mark Webber and Martin Brundle, as well as motorcycle racing legend, John McGuinness, are clearly not happy about how the MotoGP finale in Valencia, Spain, last weekend, went down.  They were there, to watch the race, as reported by Fox Sports' Colin Young.

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-finale-valencia-mark-webber-martin-brundle-john-mcguinness-recap-111015

Sunday, November 15, 2015

What really happened in MotoGP's 2015 finale

An Op. Ed. piece by blogger Mat Oxley, about the recent MotoGP finale in Valencia, Spain, on the website, motorsportmagazine.com.

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/motogp-race/what-really-happened-in-valencia/

Saturday, November 14, 2015

more MotoGP testing, & championship celebration news

Looking into more news and insights, in post-season testing, for MotoGP, as well as highlights of Jorge Lorenzo's championship celebration. 

A blog entry, from Bradley Smith.

#Bradley38Blog: It's been an amazing season

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/bradley38blog-it-s-been-an-amazing-season/189961

Ciabatti: "It would be an honour for us to work with Stoner"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/ciabatti-it-would-be-an-honour-for-us-to-work-with-stoner/190077

A Tweet, from Scott Redding.

http://www.motogp.com/en/instagram_update/2015/11/12/well-first-test-done-with-pramacracing-i-have-to-say/190079

Another Tweet, from Aleix Espargaro.  He is never without his motorcycle.  Fans... whatever you do... don't leave home, without your motorcycle.

http://www.motogp.com/en/instagram_update/2015/11/12/never-without-my-bike/190078

Smith: "It was a big day where I completed 71 laps"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/smith-it-was-a-big-day-where-i-completed-71-laps/190080

Bautista: "The rear end performance is already quite good"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/bautista-the-rear-end-performance-is-already-quite-good/190083

Baz: "I didn't expect to be so close"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/baz-i-didn-t-expect-to-be-so-close/190085

Ianonne: "I am quite satisfied, but not with the result"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/iannone-i-am-quite-satisfied-but-not-with-the-result/190089

Laverty: "On just my second outing, I matched my best lap"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/laverty-on-just-my-second-outing-i-matched-my-best-lap/190092

Petrucci: "For me everything is new"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/petrucci-for-me-everything-is-new/190093

Espargaro: "I am quite satisfied with what we achieved"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/espargaro-i-am-quite-satisfied-with-what-we-achieved/190096

Now, here's a cool photo.  Jorge Lorenzo, receives the Spanish Medal of Sports' Merit.

#LorenzoChamp gets the Spanish Medal of Sports' Merit in Madrid

http://www.motogp.com/en/twitter_update/2015/11/12/lorenzochamp-gets-the-spanish-medal-of-sports-merit-in-madrid/190095

Vinales: "We have only tested the new tyres"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/vinales-we-have-only-tested-the-new-tyres/190094

Hernandez: "We finished just 1.5 seconds off the best lap"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/12/hernandez-we-finished-just-1-5-seconds-off-the-best-lap/190109

Bradl: "These were definitely two demanding days"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/bradl-these-were-definitely-two-demanding-days/190097

Dovizioso: "All things considered I felt OK"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/dovizioso-all-things-considered-i-felt-ok/190100

Espargaro: "We decided to change the bike a lot"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/espargaro-we-decided-to-change-the-bike-a-lot/190113

Neat photo, of Jorge Lorenzo, at his championship homecoming in Mallorca, Spain.

#LorenzoChamp's Mallorca homecoming

http://www.motogp.com/en/instagram_update/2015/11/13/lorenzochamp-s-mallorca-homecoming/190129

Lorenzo may have been thrilled to win another title.  But, he was less so, about his new bike's performance, at least at the outset.

Lorenzo: "We are half a second slower than the last GP"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/13/lorenzo-we-are-half-a-second-slower-than-the-last-gp/190130


Friday, November 13, 2015

Momentum grows for Stoner returning to Ducati

Could Casey Stoner come out of retirement, and return to race in MotoGP for Ducati?  It's a possibility, according to this article on motorcyclenews.com.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2015/november/momentum-grows-for-stoner-returning-to-ducati/

Thursday, November 12, 2015

MotoGP testing news from Valencia

News on the test at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, that took place, the day after the final race of the 2015 season.  Remember now, for next season, the bikes are running on Michelin tires, and, there is a new electronics package for riders to get used to, as well. 

#2016StartsNow with Valencia test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/2016startsnow-with-valencia-test/189874

Lorenzo: "We need to work a bit more on the front"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/lorenzo-we-need-to-work-a-bit-more-on-the-front/189915

Marquez: "On the opening laps I lost the front"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/marquez-on-the-opening-laps-i-lost-the-front/189934

Pedrosa: "We have done a lot of work"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/pedrosa-we-have-done-a-lot-of-work/189930

Smith: "I sampled my 2016 bike"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/smith-i-sampled-my-2016-bike/189937

Iannone: "I expect to be up there fighting at the top"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/iannone-i-expect-to-be-up-there-fighting-at-the-top/189941

Laverty: "It was something special"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/laverty-it-was-something-special/189946

Rossi: "It's a big change"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/rossi-it-s-a-big-change/189917

Vinales: "I feel comfortable with them"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/vinales-i-feel-comfortable-with-them/189944

Marquez Debrief: "It was a situation I wanted to avoid"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/10/marquez-debrief-it-was-a-situation-i-wanted-to-avoid/189936

Marquez ends Valencia test on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/marquez-ends-valencia-test-on-top/189983

Miller: "The seamless gearbox makes a big difference"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/miller-the-seamless-gearbox-makes-a-big-difference/190010

Rabat: "Riding the MotoGP bike is more physically demanding"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/rabat-riding-the-motogp-bike-is-more-physically-demanding/190014

Crutchlow: "We've done a good job overall"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/crutchlow-we-ve-done-a-good-job-overall/190025

Redding: "I've begun a new adventure"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/redding-i-ve-begun-a-new-adventure/190028

Lorenzo: "Today we focused on the electronics"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/lorenzo-today-we-focused-on-the-electronics/190031

Pedrosa: "We need more time"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/pedrosa-we-need-more-time/190033

Marquez: "There is plenty of room for improvement"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/marquez-there-is-plenty-of-room-for-improvement/190035

Rossi: "We improved the bike a lot"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/11/rossi-we-improved-the-bike-a-lot/190036


Wednesday, November 11, 2015

2016 provisional entry lists

The provisional entry lists for all three MotoGP classes, going into the 2016 season.

MotoGP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/2016-motogp-provisional-entry-list/189239

Moto2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/2016-moto2-provisional-entry-list/189244

Moto3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/2016-moto3-provisional-entry-list/189241







Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Post race news, from Valencia, after the final checkered flags of the season

We examine, post race headlines, after the final checkered flag of the 2015 season, in all three MotoGP classes.

A Spartan comeback for Lorenzo's fifth crown

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/a-spartan-comeback-for-lorenzo-s-fifth-crown/188653

The journey to Lorenzo's fifth title
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/the-journey-to-lorenzo-s-fifth-title/188654

Lorenzo's 2015 season in pictures
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/lorenzo-s-2015-season-in-pictures/189444

Rossi: "It was unbelievable"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/rossi-it-was-unbelievable/189611

Celebrate the 2015 champions on the Red Carpet

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/celebrate-the-2015-champions-on-the-red-carpet/189616

Marquez: "With four laps to go I tried to pass"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/marquez-with-four-laps-to-go-i-tried-to-pass/189645

Pedrosa: "I'm proud of my performance"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/pedrosa-i-m-proud-of-my-performance/189649

Lorenzo: "Now we can say we are five-time world champions"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/lorenzo-now-we-can-say-we-are-five-time-world-champions/189652

Nakamoto: "This is not the atmosphere we wanted"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/nakamoto-this-is-not-the-atmosphere-we-wanted/189712

FIM Awards Ceremony completes 2015 MotoGP season

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/fim-awards-ceremony-completes-2015-motogp-season/189650

Bautista: "Throughout the year we improved a lot"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/bautista-throughout-the-year-we-improved-a-lot/189750

Barbera: "Winning the Open Championship at home is great"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/barbera-winning-the-open-championship-at-home-is-great/189765

Preview 2016 with #PitLaneTalk
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/preview-2016-with-pitlanetalk/189775

Iannone: "I had nothing to lose"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/iannone-i-had-nothing-to-lose/189720

Bradl: "I didn't feel comfortable braking"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/bradl-i-didn-t-feel-comfortable-braking/189754

Espargaro: "The team has always been behind me"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/espargaro-the-team-has-always-been-behind-me/189745

Miller: "I'm looking forward to coming back next year"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/miller-i-m-looking-forward-to-coming-back-next-year/189748

An interview, with Maverick Vinales.

Maverick Vinales interview: "I learnt a lot"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/maverick-vinales-interview-i-learnt-a-lot/189809

Hayden: "Thanks for the memories!"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/hayden-thanks-for-the-memories/189780

Espargaro: "I couldn't fight to keep the sixth place"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/espargaro-i-couldn-t-fight-to-keep-the-sixth-place/189818

Recapping a story printed in the race debrief.

Rabat bows out of Moto2 with victory
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/rabat-bows-out-of-moto2-with-victory/189520

Rabat: "I'm fit enough to ride fast"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/rabat-i-m-fit-enough-to-ride-fast/189716

Dominant Danny Kent takes Moto3 title
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/dominant-danny-kent-takes-moto3-title/186133

Danny Kent's racing story
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/danny-kent-s-racing-story/186131

Recapping another story, from the race debrief.

Oliveira wins race, but Kent takes Moto3 title

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/oliveira-wins-race-but-kent-takes-moto3-title/189486

Navarro: "I tried to attack"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/navarro-i-tried-to-attack/189573

Oliveira: "We came very close"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/oliveira-we-came-very-close/189587

Kent: "We've finally done it"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/kent-we-ve-finally-done-it/189591

Mahindra welcomes the Peugeot brand to Moto3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/09/mahindra-welcomes-the-peugeot-brand-to-moto3/189764


Monday, November 9, 2015

Moto 2 & Moto 3: Valencia (season finale), & 2015 World Champions

Championships were also clinched in the junior leagues, the steppingstone series' on the ladder to MotoGP, this weekend, in the Valencia season finale at Circuit Ricardo Tormo.  Tito Rabat, was the winner, in his final appearance, on a Moto2 bike.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/rabat-bows-out-of-moto2-with-victory/189520

Rabat was followed home, on the podium, by Alex Rins, and Tom Luthi.  Completing the top five it was Lorenzo Baldassari, and Sam Lowes.  Positions six through ten, went to Luis Salom, 2015 Moto2 champion, Johann Zarco (who returns to the class, next year to defend his title), Axel Pons, Simone Corsi, and Mika Kallio, completed the top ten.

26 riders were classified at the end of the race.  The last classified finisher was Aussie rider, Josh Hook.  Lucas Mahias, Edgar Pons, Franco Morbidelli, and Hafizh Syahrin, were the retirements, from the season finale.  But, for Tito Rabat, the celebrations begin, and so does his transition, to being a MotoGP rider, next year.

#1 Tito Rabat      ESP.      Kalex

Congratulations, on the 2015 Moto2 World Championship, Tito Rabat!

In Moto3, Miguel Oliveira was indeed victorious once again.  But, he was not close enough, to snatch the 2015 Moto3 crown away from Danny Kent.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/08/oliveira-wins-race-but-kent-takes-moto3-title/189486

#44 Miguel Oliveira    ESP.     KTM

2015 Champion:

#52 Danny Kent          GBR.    Honda

Danny Kent, you are the 2015 Moto3 world champion!  Congratulations!  So, 2015 is now in the history books.  We look forward, to another fantastic season of racing, in the junior classes, (Moto2 and Moto3), again, in 2016, and we'll see you, for the beginning of the season, in late March, at the traditional location, in Qatar.  So long, for now, everyone.


Sunday, November 8, 2015

MotoGP Round 18: Valencia (season finale) & 2015 MotoGP World Champion

...And then, there was one.  The finale of the 2015 MotoGP World Championship, is today, at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, in Valenica, Spain.  Valentino Rossi will start from the back of the grid.  Rossi will have to start, from the last position, on the grid.  The FIM has moved beyond the incident, and we now focus, on the finale.  Lorenzo is on pole, and Rossi, starts last.  The margin is small.  We will look at qualifying, set the grid, and then, go racing.

Valencia is the scene of the season finale for the 14th straight year.  Ricardo Tormo is a two-time MotoGP champion who won in 1979 and 1981.  This is the final race for Bridgestone tires, in MotoGP, before Michelin becomes the tire supplier next year.  The corner apexes on this track are very late, and also, the rider's spend a lot of time, in the corners, on lean angle.  The track is busy, and narrow.  Passing will be difficult. 

In qualifying, Jorge Lorenzo set the fastest lap ever on this track at a 1:30 flat.  Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa were behind Lorenzo.  They could struggle.  Valentino Rossi used the qualifying session to try setups.  High temperatures and grip, are going to be concerns, for today's finale.  Jorge Lorenzo believes he ran the lap of his life, and that it was the most important qualifying effort for him, all year.  Lorenzo scores his fifth pole, and he hopes to sweep all four races in Spain, this year.  Nicky Hayden makes his last MotoGP start today, and Yonny Hernandez, makes his 100th start.

Keep your tires under you.  Be careful in traffic.  Handle the contenders.  Will riders move aside for the championship contenders?  We'll see.  The past 17 races are prologue, for what will happen today.  Stay tuned, for the start, and a great race.  The time has come.  The last race of the season.  One man will stand above the rest as 2015 champion.  Who will it be?  Rossi?  Or, Lorenzo?  30 laps will decide the world title.  We are ready, to race.

It's a cauldron atmosphere at the Ricardo Tormo track.  It is all to play for within the next 43 minutes or so.  The conditions are amazing.  Cal Crutchlowhad an engine issue, and has to start caboose on the field on his backup bike.  This is the sporting event worldwide, this weekend.  Seven points, Valentino Rossi has, over Jorge Lorenzo.  Can Lorenzo become only the third rider in history, to overturn a points deficit?  We'll see. 

The riders are ready.  30 laps.  It's all come down to this.  Go!  At the start, Jorge Lorenzo gets a good start.  Jorge Lorenzo leads from Dani Pedrosa.  Rossi tries Loris Baz and is scything his way through the field.  Pedrosa inside Marc Marquez.  Lorenzo has the dream start, as Rossi has picked up ten places.  He is going after the Pramac Ducati of Yonny Hernandez.  Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Ianonne both got good starts on the factory Ducati's.  #99 leads right now.  But, things might change.  One lap, done and dusted.  Rossi needs help from the Honda's.  He's up to 15th, moving inside Nicky Hayden in his last race.

It's hectic.  Rossi is pushing.  He lost the championship here, nine years ago, to Nicky Hayden, back in 2006.  Rossi is pushing.  He's up the inside of Alvaro Bautista.  Stefan Bradl is his next target.  The championship gap is now 14 points.  Lorenzo sets fast lap at 1:31.416.  Rossi passes Bradl's Aprilia.  He's up to 11th and going for the top ten, trying to pass the Ducati of Michele Pirro.  This race is a barn burner already!  Rossi passes Pirro.  He crashed in qualifying yesterday, but is now in the top ten.  He has 12 points between him and Jorge Lorenzo!

Andrea Ianonne has crashed!  Now, it's 12.  The asymmetrical front tire for Ianonne, didn't work.  Lorenzo runs another fast lap at 1:31.367.  Rossi now has to catch Bradley Smith on the Tech 3 Yamaha.  They go through the Angel Nieto corner, named after the 13-time MotoGP champion.  Lorenzo is going for it.  Rossi is pushing past Pol Espargaro, Danilo Petrucci, and Bradley Smith.  It's a trio of riders.  Rossi is right in Smith's face, now.  The gap is under 2/10ths of a second, as Rossi runs 1:38.820, his personal best lap, which is still slower than Jorge Lorenzo.

Bradley Smith passes Danilo Petrucci.  Petrucci says, "oh no you don't."  Rossi is desperate to pass Smith.  This is intense!  Rossi looks up the inside of Smith.  No dice.  Smith tries Petrucci again.  Not this time.  Pol Espargaro ekes out a gap.  Jorge Lorenzo is also steaming along at the front.  Rossi is stuck behind Smith.  Marc Marquez runs his personal best at 1:39 and change.  Marc Marquez will not regain the crown.  But, he will get into the points today. 

Rossi passes Smith and the crowd goes crazy.  The gap is now ten points between Lorenzo and Rossi.  Will the right hand side of the tire, start overheating?  Rossi has to get by Danilo Petrucci, who was second to Rossi at Silverstone back in September.  Rossi passes Petrucci, and Petrucci runs wide.  Petrucci ran wide into the Mick Doohan corner.  Nine points is now the gap.  Rossi now has to pass Pol Espargaro, and then, Aleix Espargaro.  Working lap seven, starting lap eight.  Lorenzo is marginally quicker than Marc Marquez.

Rossi runs wide into turn two.  That will cost him time.  21 laps to go.  Lorenzo is world champ for now.  But, nothing is official yet.  We're still running a race here, folks.  Rossi is now up to seventh.  Lorenzo has to be off the podium.  Rossi will need Lorenzo to be outside the top two if he picks up one more spot.  Rossi is up the inside of Pol Espargaro.  He and Espargaro, touch elbows.  Espargaro was on the inside.  Cal Crutchlow is now up into the points.

Marc Marquez is 6/10ths behind Jorge Lorenzo.  Rossi now closes on Aleix Espargaro, on the Suzuki.  Will he do it in Angel Nieto corner?  No.  He has to track him down into turn eight.  It's Suzuki vs. Yamaha.  Here comes Rossi.  He can't quite get there.  Eight points is the gap.  Rossi's Yamaha should have the legs on Espargaro's Suzuki, and he does it, but runs wide, and Espargaro takes the spot back.  It's still eight points.  Marc Marquez is within striking distance of Lorenzo.  But, this time, Rossi passes Espargaro for good, on the brakes!

He's inside the top five, moving in on Andrea Dovizioso on the factory Ducati.  Dani Pedrosa ups his pace and sets his personal best lap time.  Rossi can't quite pass the Ducati.  That bike has power!  The gap at the front is a half a second between Lorenzo and Marquez.  Rossi passes Dovizioso!  He's inside the top four!  Seven points... no, five points... is now the gap.  This championship is far from over.  We're not even halfway home yet.  The Honda's are hunting Jorge Lorenzo.  Blood is in the water.  The sharks, are feeding, right now.

We are now at halfway.  Jorge Lorenzo leads, but by less than 4/10ths of a second over Marc Marquez.  Remember, Lorenzo will need to be out of the top two, for Rossi, to be champ. Rossi is fourth.  He's not close enough to get his 10th title.  It's been a long race already.  Marc Marquez is as close as we've seen, to Jorge Lorenzo.  Rossi is safe in fourth spot right now.  Marc Marquez is applying the blowtorch to Jorge Lorenzo.  Both Honda's will have to be in the game, to bring Rossi the championship.  One Honda, won't be enough.

The 14 longest laps of the season, are now.  Lorenzo is called "the hammer" because he's so consistent.  Marquez is still behind.  Lorenzo still leads.  13 laps left in the 2015 season.  Pedrosa has crossed the line.  Pol Espargaro runs ahead of Andrea Dovizioso.  Cal Crutchlow is tenth.  We are past halfway, working lap 18 of 30.  Lorenzo has 12 points in his favor, in the lead, with Rossi, in fourth.  The 12 point swing, puts Lorenzo five points ahead.  If it does not come down to points, it will come down to wins, and Lorenzo would be champion, based on wins.

Dani Pedrosa has dropped behind Jorge Lorenzo.  Rossi needs both Honda's to finish ahead of Lorenzo.  It will take a massive mistake by Lorenzo to not be champ.  Rossi's possible tenth title, could be slipping from his grasp.  Whereas, Lorenzo can see the trophy, for his third title.  Rossi has to hope that Lorenzo makes a massive error.  But, Lorenzo is not known for making massive errors when he's ahead.  Pedrosa is losing time to Lorenzo.  Rossi is 15-16 seconds behind Lorenzo now.  Bradley Smith moves ahead to seventh, ahead of Aleix Espargaro.

Cal Crutchlow sets his personal best lap at 1:32.449.  Lorenzo is now also being shown Dani Pedrosa's position.  Second place, will be good enough, to be champion.  Lorenzo does not want to get into a scrap with Marc Marquez.  He won't slow his pace at all.  He can run consistent laps, all day long.  He can go out on a Sunday ride.  If Marquez passes Lorenzo, Rossi would lose the title, but be on equal points, with Lorenzo.  Isn't that wild?

Lorenzo has now dropped into the 1:32 bracket... at a 1:32.035.  Marquez is close to Lorenzo.  Marc Marquez wants to win the race for Honda and himself.  Eight laps remain now.  The tension is so thick, you can cut it with a knife.  Second place is enough for Lorenzo to be champion.  But, he won't back off in any way.  Dani Pedrosa was quickest of the top three, but that's inconsequential.  Lorenzo and Marquez continue their battle, although, Marquez is still behind.  Everyone is watching the race, not saying a word.

Seven laps now remain.  Where's Rossi?  He's run a good race.  But he's just not in the right place right now.  Will Dani Pedrosa mount a late charge?  Lorenzo has led from the start of this race.  Will he come under pressure from the Repsol Honda's?  If Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez finish ahead of Lorenzo, Rossi is champ.  Is there a final dramatic twist?  We'll see in the final six laps.  Dani Pedrosa runs a 1:31.5.  He's quicker than Marquez and Lorenzo.  He's within 1.6 seconds of Marc Marquez.  If the Honda's move past Lorenzo, Rossi will be champ.  He's not out of it yet.

Is there a final twist?  How will the last page of the 2015 MotoGP season book, be written?  Dani Pedrosa is within a second and a half of the lead battle.  Five laps left.  Five laps left in the race, and the season.  It's not over yet.  Marquez will likely make a move on Lorenzo.  If Marquez passes Lorenzo., then, Lorenzo, will have to push, because Dani Pedrosa, is coming, and fast!  Lorenzo is world champ for now.  But... we still wonder.

Four laps to go now.  Lorenzo would win his fifth Grand Prix title, and his third, in MotoGP.  Pedrosa runs a 1:31.898 as he's faster than Lorenzo and Marquez.  Does he have time to come back?  Bradley Smith moves to sixth.  Marc Marquez closes on Jorge Lorenzo.  Pedrosa has the speed.  Lorenzo is being told that he has to really push, because Dani Pedrosa, is a man on a mission.  The gap is now under a second between Marquez and Pedrosa.

This is it!  Lorenzo goes through the Mick Doohan corner.  The two Honda's are harrying the Yamaha.  He's hanging on, just by his fingernails.  Two and a half laps left.  Dani Pedrosa closes up through turn eight.  Pedrosa is getting closer.  It's a three way fight.  Two laps left now.  Marquez has not made a move.  Pedrosa is right up there.  The world title, is going to be decided in less than two laps.  Pedrosas is trying to move in on Marquez.  He can't quite do it.  Here he comes.  He's taken second.  Marquezis fighting.  Lorenzo can move ahead!

A lap and a half left!  Lorenzo is so close to the title.  This is it.  The final lap of the 2015 MotoGP season is now.  Rossi is fourth.  He has no say.  Marquez and Pedrosa are going for it, trying to pass Lorenzo.  Lorenzo won't come under attack.  Lorenzo is going to take the title.  The Honda's are just not close enough.  Jorge Lorenzo will get his third championship.  Jorge Lorenzo will be the 2015 MoitoGP World Champion!  He wins the race, and the title!

#99 Jorge Lorenzo     ESP.    Yamaha

A great fight.  But, spare a thought for Valentino Rossi.  He passed 21 riders in the first 13 laps.  But he couldn't do it.  Lorenzo wins seven races.  Rossi, has won only four races.  Well earned, by Jorge Lorenzo, after the onslaught from Honda, and the heroics, of his team mate, Valentino Rossi.  Jorge Lorenzo has won all four races in his native Spain.  He is only the third rider in MotoGP history, to come from behind, to win the World Championship.

Valentino Rossi, has done his best, to make this a season finale to remember, and the Yamaha garage, will still be packed to the rafters.  This race was filled with tension.  Lorenzo survived all that the Honda's could throw at him.  Nicky Hayden, finishes his 216th and final MotoGP race in 17th.  Jorge Lorenzo wins the championship by only five points.  One of the lowest points margins in MotoGP history.  Phew!  The season, has come to an end.  It's been one for the ages.  Congratulations, Jorge Lorenzo.  The 2016 season, begins next March, in Qatar.  We'll see you then, fans.  So long, for now, everyone.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

championship scenario refresher

A refresher, on the championship scenario, in tomorrow's MotoGP finale in Valencia, Spain.

pre-race news before Valencia

Late breaking news before the final MotoGP race of 2015 (for all three classes).

Smith: "We improved one and a half seconds from yesterday"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/smith-we-improved-one-and-a-half-seconds-from-yesterday/189366

Iannone: "We didn't exactly do the best qualifying"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/iannone-we-didn-t-exactly-do-the-best-qualifying/189377

Crutchlow: "It's going to be a long race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/crutchlow-it-s-going-to-be-a-long-race/189397

Rossi: "I suffered a bit more with the grip"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/rossi-i-suffered-a-bit-more-with-the-grip/189406

Espargaro: "I went out with the hard tyre"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/espargaro-i-went-out-with-the-hard-tyre/189410

Pedrosa: "We'll see how it tomorrow goes"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/pedrosa-we-ll-see-how-it-tomorrow-goes/189414

Lorenzo: "There was a lot of tension"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/lorenzo-there-was-a-lot-of-tension/189418

Marquez: "There is not much between us"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/marquez-there-is-not-much-between-us/189422

A day of contrasts
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/a-day-of-contrasts/189432

Luthi sets fastest time of weekend in Moto2 FP3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/luthi-sets-fastest-time-of-weekend-in-moto2-fp3/189235

Remarkable Rabat takes pole ahead of Moto2 farewell

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/remarkable-rabat-takes-pole-ahead-of-moto2-farewell/189293

Rabat: "I hope this chapter in my career ends on a high"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/rabat-i-hope-this-chapter-in-my-career-ends-on-a-high/189385

Zarco: "Everyone is riding very fast"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/zarco-everyone-is-riding-very-fast/189395

Last-gasp Oliveira snatches top spot in Moto3 FP3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/last-gasp-oliveira-snatches-top-spot-in-moto3-fp3/189217

McPhee to continue with SAXOPRINT RTG in 2016

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/mcphee-to-continue-with-saxoprint-rtg-in-2016/189238

McPhee celebrates new contract with pole in Moto3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/mcphee-celebrates-new-contract-with-pole-in-moto3/189243

Kent: "We made the job a lot harder"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/kent-we-made-the-job-a-lot-harder/189291

Oliveira: "We have done what we needed to do"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/oliveira-we-have-done-what-we-needed-to-do/189300

McPhee: "I thought everyone was gonna go faster"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/mcphee-i-thought-everyone-was-gonna-go-faster/189338


Friday, November 6, 2015

more MotoGP news

More MotoGP news as we head into the season finale, in Valencia, Spain, that will take place, on Sunday.

Suppo: "We don't want to put more fuel on the fire"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/suppo-we-don-t-want-to-put-more-fuel-on-the-fire/188897

Permanent Bureau address MotoGP riders

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/permanent-bureau-address-motogp-riders/188903

An interview, with Alex De Angelis.

De Angelis interview: "I am smiling!"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/de-angelis-interview-i-am-smiling/188914

#TheGrandFinale: Rossi, Lorenzo, Marquez & Pedrosa talk

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/thegrandfinale-rossi-lorenzo-marquez-pedrosa-talk/188926

Ippolito: "We need to remember the values of our sport"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/ippolito-we-need-to-remember-the-values-of-our-sport/188945

Marquez starts quickest in FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/marquez-starts-quickest-in-fp1/188978

Nicky Hayden becomes MotoGP Legend
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/nicky-hayden-becomes-motogp-legend/189085

MotoGP Championship Quest: the official MotoGP mobile game

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/motogp-championship-quest-the-official-motogp-mobile-game/189097

Carmelo Ezpeleta: "We must learn from what happened"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/carmelo-ezpeleta-we-must-learn-from-what-happened/189087

Redding: "The most difficult day I've had on the bike"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/redding-the-most-difficult-day-i-ve-had-on-the-bike/189133

Lowes sets the pace in Moto2 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/lowes-sets-the-pace-in-moto2-fp1/189005

Luthi ends Friday on top in Moto2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/luthi-ends-friday-on-top-in-moto2/189107

Kent & Oliveira discuss Moto3 title showdown

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/kent-oliveira-discuss-moto3-title-showdown/188896

Kent leads the way in Moto3 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/kent-leads-the-way-in-moto3-fp1/188969

Kent: "I'll sleep well this night"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/kent-i-ll-sleep-well-this-night/189117

Oliveira: "We're just a tenth off first place"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/oliveira-we-are-just-a-tenth-off-first-place/189127


Thursday, November 5, 2015

MotoGP news briefing

Continuing to delve into news stories, in all three MotoGP classes, leading up to this weekend's title decider in Valencia, Spain.

Pedrosa: "We've worked hard and won two races"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/pedrosa-we-ve-worked-hard-and-won-two-races/188777

Dovizioso: "The GP15 hasn't been the same"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/dovizioso-the-gp15-hasn-t-been-the-same/188795

A look at each time in MotoGP and Grand Prix motorcycle racing history, dating back to 1949, where the series title, has gone down, to the final race of the season.

To the bitter end
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/to-the-bitter-end/188730

Redding: "It's always proved a difficult track for me"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/redding-it-s-always-proved-a-difficult-track-for-me/188819

Hayden: "This is going to be my last ride in MotoGP"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/hayden-this-is-going-to-be-my-last-ride-in-motogp/188824

Espargaro: "I am nursing the neck injury from Malaysia"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/espargaro-i-am-nursing-the-neck-injury-from-malaysia/188764

Iannone: "It's vitally important to finish fourth"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/iannone-it-s-vitally-important-to-finish-fourth/188785

Valencia numbers of Rossi, Pedrosa, Lorenzo, and Marquez

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/valencia-numbers-of-rossi-pedrosa-lorenzo-and-marquez/188828

If you are subscribed to the MotoGP Video pass, check out a few of these championship deciding races.

Video Playlist: Championship deciders
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/video-playlist-championship-deciders/188786

Vinales: "I'm happy for having taken the Rookie of The Year"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/vinales-i-m-happy-for-having-taken-the-rookie-of-the-year/188863

Rabat: "My only focus has been on recovery"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/rabat-my-only-focus-has-been-on-recovery/188782

Zarco: "We have a good memory coming into this weekend"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/zarco-we-have-a-good-memory-coming-into-this-weekend/188849

Oliveira: "We'll see what happens"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/oliveira-we-ll-see-what-happens/188830

Special Livery for SKY VR46 team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/special-livery-for-sky-vr46-team/188860


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

more MotoGP news

More breaking news from the world of MotoGP.  News, and also, statistical analyses for some of the classes, when it comes to racing at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.

Revisiting an idea posed on this blog, last week.  The scenarios in which either Valentino Rossi, or Jorge Lorenzo, can become champion.

How Rossi or Lorenzo can become champion

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/how-rossi-or-lorenzo-can-become-champion/188672

#ValenciaGP in numbers
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/valenciagp-in-numbers/188671

Bridgestone look ahead to Valencia GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/bridgestone-look-ahead-to-valencia-gp/188756

Another blog entry from Dani Pedrosa.

Pedrosa Blog: We're going to Cheste with all your support

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/pedrosa-blog-we-re-going-to-cheste-with-all-your-support/188760

Movistar Yamaha issue reply to Honda
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/movistar-yamaha-issue-reply-to-honda/188752

Riders for Health launches 25th Anniversary online auction

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/riders-for-health-launches-25th-anniversary-online-auction/188765

Marc Marquez's latest blog entry.

Marquez Blog: Going for the sixth win in Valencia

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/marquez-blog-going-for-the-sixth-win-in-valencia/188766

#ValenciaGP: Motul Superfan revealed
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/valenciagp-motul-superfan-revealed/188791

Lorenzo's intervention in Rossi's appeal denied

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/lorenzo-s-intervention-in-rossi-s-appeal-denied/188806

#StatAttack: How many podiums has Zarco managed this season?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/statattack-how-many-podiums-has-zarco-managed-this-season/188668

Moto2 out for final glory in Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/moto2-out-for-final-glory-in-valencia/188673

#StatAttack: When did Danny Kent win at Valencia?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/statattack-when-did-danny-kent-win-at-valencia/188669

Moto3 rages on to the end
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/moto3-rages-on-to-the-end/188660

A list of the memorable championship deciding races in the lightweight motorcycle category in MotoGP (so, either 125cc or Moto3), from 2002 to the present, ending with last year's battle in 2014.

Championship deciders at Valencia in the lightweight class

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/championship-deciders-at-valencia-in-the-lightweight-class/188670


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Revised 2016 MotoGP calendar

Here is a revised version of next year's MotoGP race calendar.  Notably, there is a new event added to the schedule at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.  

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/revised-2016-motogp-calendar/188735

Monday, November 2, 2015

MotoGP riders and teams summoned by the Permanent Bureau

After the events in the recent race at Malaysia, many MotoGP riders and teams, have been summoned by the Permanent Bureau, for a meeting.  This meeting, also forces the cancellation of the press conference for the season finale in Valencia, Spain, this coming weekend.  Much more news from the world of MotoGP, to follow.  Stay tuned.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/motogp-riders-and-teams-summoned-by-the-permanent-bureau/188745

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Alzamora: Marquez deserves to be respected

Marc Marquez, was ambushed, by reporters in the Italian press, who broke into his home, and invaded him.  Former 125cc World Champion, and Marquez's mentor, Emilio Alzamora, had something to say about it.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/31/alzamora-marc-deserves-to-be-respected/188711