News RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website http://www.motogp.com News RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website en After the Flag from Shanghai http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/After+the+Flag+from+Shanghai The very latest edition of After the Flag, the Official MotoGP Webcast, is now available, with a full round-up of all the Pramac Grand Prix of China action. Tyre tailoring keeps Weber a busy man http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Tyre+tailoring+keeps+Weber+a+busy+man The fight for supremacy between Bridgestone and Michelin is a fierce battle, and advantages are sought in a number of manners, as Michelin´s Jean-Philippe Weber explained to motogp.com. Spanish bike trial pair enjoy MotoGP http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Spanish+bike+trial+pair+enjoy+MotoGP Two Spanish bike trial riders, Ot Pi and Dani Comas, were guests at the Pramac Grand Prix of China, enjoying the atmosphere in Shanghai. Bridgestone reflect on Chinese success http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Bridgestone+reflect+on+Chinese+success The Japanese firm helped Valentino Rossi return to winning ways at the Shanghai International Circuit last weekend and there were some additional good performances on Bridgestone tyres. Borsoi details technical qualities of new Aprilia RSA http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Borsoi+details+technical+qualities+of+new+Aprilia+RSA Bancaja Aspar´s Sporting Director, Gino Borsoi, has explained the specific technical characteristics of the new Aprilia RSA. Derbi achieve best 125cc season start in eight years http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Derbi+achieve+best+125cc+season+start+in+eight+years The success of 125cc riders on Derbi machinery in China marked the best start to a campaign in eight years for the Spanish brand. Injured Lorenzo confident of Le Mans appearance http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Injured+Lorenzo+confident+of+Le+Mans+appearance Following closely behind compatriot Dani Pedrosa at the MotOh! BCN 08 motorshow this week, as he does in the MotoGP standings, Jorge Lorenzo briefly spoke to motogp.com at the event in Barcelona. Gresini takes positives from round four http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Gresini+takes+positives+from+round+four Fausto Gresini is looking ahead positively after another weekend of progress in China. Iannone´s Shanghai victory delights I.C. team http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Iannone+Shanghai+victory+delights+I+C+team 125cc rider Andrea Iannone brings joy to new team, but expectations of the Italian remain realistic. Earl Hayden gives latest on racing siblings´ fortunes http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Earl+Hayden+gives+latest+on+racing+siblings+fortunes The head of one of the world´s most extensive motorcycle racing families, Earl Hayden has seen some difficult moments for his progeny in recent weeks. Let down for Tech 3 after long wait for pole http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Let+down+for+Tech+3+after+long+wait+for+pole An ultimately disappointing seventh place for pole man Colin Edwards in China and James Toseland´s worst MotoGP result so far left the Tech 3 Yamaha team slightly deflated. Ducati´s Preziosi to receive prestigious award http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Ducati+Preziosi+to+receive+prestigious+award Engineer behind the Desmosedici recognised with the `Courageous Intelligence - Intelligent Courage´ prize. Hungry De Angelis visits Italian food fair with San Carlo http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Hungry+De+Angelis+visits+Italian+food+fair+with+San+Carlo Yet to taste success in 2008 MotoGP rookie Alex de Angelis was an enthusiastic guest of the San Carlo president, Alberto Vitaloni, at an event in Parma, Italy, on Wednesday. Pradita delighted with first World Championship points http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Pradita+delighted+with+first+World+Championship+points Indonesian rider takes first top fifteen placing in China, the first man from his country to do so. Championship leader Pedrosa expects more in upcoming races http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Pedrosa+reviews+successful+season+so+far MotoGP World Championship leader Dani Pedrosa was the star guest visiting the Repsol stand at the MotOH! show in Barcelona on Wednesday. Burgess believes next four races will reveal title contenders http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Burgess+believes+next+four+races+will+reveal+title+contenders Australian Chief Mechanic also hails Valentino Rossi´s Bridgestone adaptation after first win of 2008. Elias performance aids Alice Team upturn in fortunes http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Elias+performance+aids+Alice+Team+upturn+in+fortunes Luis d´Antin pleased by resurgence of Spanish star after difficult start to 2008. Melandri relieved to have found the way forward http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Melandri+relieved+to+have+found+the+way+forward Finally looking competitive on the Desmosedici GP8 last weekend in China, Marco Melandri believes his Ducati adventure is finally about to begin in earnest. Hopkins and West looking for improvements http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Bartholemy+looking+for+Kawasaki+improvements With results in China well below expectations Kawasaki will be looking for a marked upturn in form next time out. JiR Team Scot hoping for luck to change http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/JiR+Team+Scot+hoping+for+luck+to+change After his fruitless Estoril heroics, Andrea Dovizioso and his JiR Team Scot colleagues also left Shanghai frustrated by finishing outside the top ten.