http://www.motogp.com/en/news/rssnews RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Websiteenhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/LCR+complete+successful+test+sepang The final day of putting the new 1000cc prototypes through their paces at the 5.548km Sepang International Circuit concluded today with MotoGP™ rookie Stefan Bradl setting a lap of 2’01.894 to place eleventh in the field.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/LCR+complete+successful+test+sepangFri, 03 Feb 2012 09:26:19 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/edwards+takes+lead+as+CRT+in+malaysia After three days of intense testing at the Sepang International Circuit, the NGM Mobile Forward Racing team concluded their first steps of a great adventure for the newly formed MotoGP™ team, with veteran rider Colin Edwards at the controls of the Suter-BMW prototype. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/edwards+takes+lead+as+CRT+in+malaysiaFri, 03 Feb 2012 09:19:49 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+2012+test+bridgestone The first round of MotoGP testing for the 2012 season has been completed following the end of the first Sepang test with Bridgestone undertaking extensive assessment of its 2012 specification tyres.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+2012+test+bridgestoneFri, 03 Feb 2012 09:07:21 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+test+tech3 The Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team made a positive start to preparations for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship after a three-day test session at the Sepang International Circuit, which reached a successful conclusion today.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+test+tech3Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:57:02 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Abraham+2012+sepang1+test Karel Abraham finished the first Official Test of the 2012 season in twelfth position, setting a best lap time of 2'02.218. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Abraham+2012+sepang1+testFri, 03 Feb 2012 08:49:34 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bautista+day+3+sepang+test The first shakedown with the Honda RC213V for Team San Carlo Honda Gresini and their new rider Alvaro Bautista at Sepang was a promising one. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bautista+day+3+sepang+testFri, 03 Feb 2012 08:44:56 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/ducati+2012+sepang+test+day+3 The Ducati Team concluded the first Test of the season satisfied with the new Ducati GP12’s improved front end feel and handling, and have a clear direction on what needs to be improved on the more powerful 1000cc bike.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/ducati+2012+sepang+test+day+3Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:41:50 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+test+yamaha+day+3 The Yamaha Factory Racing Team today completed the first test of the 2012 season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia with riders Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo continuing their good form and accomplishing several improvements on the 1000cc YZR-M1.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+test+yamaha+day+3Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:22 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/repsol+honda+stoner+laps+under+2min+on+final+day+at+sepang On only his second lap of the day, Casey Stoner recorded a blistering fast lap of 1'59.607 which remained unbeaten for the rest of the day. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/repsol+honda+stoner+laps+under+2min+on+final+day+at+sepangThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:33:47 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/test+sepang+day+3+end+reportThe third and final day of the Official MotoGP™ Test concluded on Thursday, leaving factories, teams and riders with plenty of feedback with which to work on at the next Official Test at the same circuit the end of February.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/test+sepang+day+3+end+reportThu, 02 Feb 2012 10:56:44 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/sepang+test+2012+midday+report+day3The MotoGP™ paddock was back at work on their 2012 machines on the third day of the Official Test at Sepang on Thursday, with Casey Stoner topping the first half of the day with a blazing time of 1’59.607 set on just his second lap.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/sepang+test+2012+midday+report+day3Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:11:17 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/barbera+fastest+ducati+on+trackIt was a positive day at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia for the Pramac Team as Hector Barberá rode his Ducati Desmosedici to sixth place on the timesheet, the top Ducati in the field.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/barbera+fastest+ducati+on+trackWed, 01 Feb 2012 15:20:27 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bautista+makes+progress+on+second+day Team San Carlo Honda Gresini rider Alvaro Bautista enjoyed a positive second day of preseason testing in Malaysia today, the Spanish rider continuing to gather confidence on the Honda RC213V, his first 1000cc Grand Prix motorcycle.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bautista+makes+progress+on+second+dayWed, 01 Feb 2012 14:46:28 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bradl+continues+adaptation+to+rcv The second day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit track got underway at 10am today with LCR Honda rider Stefan Bradl getting more comfortable on a MotoGP™ bike. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bradl+continues+adaptation+to+rcvWed, 01 Feb 2012 14:35:18 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Ezpeleta+on+measures+to+reduce+MotoGP+costsThe CEO of Dorna Sports held meetings with the motorcycle manufacturers during the Official MotoGP™ Test at Sepang International Circuit regarding future regulations that aim to lower costs for teams in MotoGP.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Ezpeleta+on+measures+to+reduce+MotoGP+costsWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:57:12 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+2012+test+ducati+day+2A busy second day of testing for the Ducati Team focused on preparing the GP12’s base setup. Rossi achieved his goal of lapping under the 2’02 mark while Hayden was forced to sit out the second half of the day.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+2012+test+ducati+day+2Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:10:34 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Repsol+Honda+Team+on+top+on+day+two+in+Sepang The Repsol Honda Team enjoyed a productive second day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia with Casey Stoner topping the time sheets.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Repsol+Honda+Team+on+top+on+day+two+in+SepangWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:08:15 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+test+yamaha+day+2 Yamaha Factory riders Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo continued to show promising form on day two of testing at Sepang. After getting back into the rhythm of riding on the first day, today was spent focusing on comparative testing in a number of areas.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/malaysia+sepang+test+yamaha+day+2Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:19:33 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/test+sepang+end+day+reportThe Official MotoGP™ Test in Malaysia saw the reigning World Champion heading the times by the end of the day, with Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo his closest rivals.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/test+sepang+end+day+reportWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:55:47 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/sepang+test+2012+midday+reportBetter track conditions led to a more productive morning day two of the Official MotoGP™ Test in Malaysia. Ben Spies led the times by the midday point, followed closely by team-mate Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner back in action and lapping third fastest.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/sepang+test+2012+midday+reportWed, 01 Feb 2012 05:55:14 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/test+valencia+CRT+Final+dayRandy De Puniet closed the test in Valencia with the quickest time aboard his ART. The World Championship riders will return to Valencia next week for the Official Moto2™ and Moto3™ test.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/test+valencia+CRT+Final+dayTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:54 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/ducati+sepang+test+day+1 The Ducati Team took to the track with its Desmosedici GP12 at the test in Sepang on Tuesday, and after official test rider Franco Battaini carried out the shakedown, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden started the important work of finding a base setup. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/ducati+sepang+test+day+1Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:57 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bradl+debut+aboard+rc213v After 2-month break the premier class teams and riders were back in action today for the first official testing session held at Sepang track, an important day for current MotoGP™ rookie Stefan Bradl, who posted the 11th fastest time on the LCR Honda.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/bradl+debut+aboard+rc213vTue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:17 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/first+day+on+the+honda+rc213v+for+Bautista The Gresini Team rider recorded the seventh fastest time on his first day aboard the Honda RC213V.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/first+day+on+the+honda+rc213v+for+BautistaTue, 31 Jan 2012 13:25:16 +0000http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Pedrosa+starts+in+a+good+shape+but+Stoner+unable+to+ride The Repsol Honda Team officially kicked off the 2012 MotoGP™ season with the first of three days testing at the Sepang International Circuit.http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Pedrosa+starts+in+a+good+shape+but+Stoner+unable+to+rideTue, 31 Jan 2012 12:27:50 +0000