News RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website http://www.motogp.com News RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website en motogp.com team go for a Stoner win http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/expert+eye+valencia The motogp.com live commentary team has revealed their tips for how they see the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana unfolding on Sunday. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/expert+eye+valencia Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:37:40 +0000 Pole holder Stoner happy with weekend’s work so far http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Pole+holder+Stoner+happy+with+weekends+work+so+far Casey Stoner’s domination of the weekend to date in Valencia, which has secured him pole position for Sunday’s race, has pleased the Australian. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Pole+holder+Stoner+happy+with+weekends+work+so+far Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:05 +0000 Impressive Spies slots into top ten http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Impressive+Spies+slots+into+top+ten Wildcard rider Ben Spies has qualified in ninth place on the grid at the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Impressive+Spies+slots+into+top+ten Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:16 +0000 New BMW M is a positive for fourth fastest Rossi http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/rossi+won+the+BMW+Best+Qualifier+Award+2009 Valentino Rossi was fourth in qualifying at Valencia but still picked up the BMW M Award for best qualifier in 2009, whilst his Yamaha colleague Jorge Lorenzo is on the front row for the 16th time this year. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/rossi+won+the+BMW+Best+Qualifier+Award+2009 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:43 +0000 Pedrosa going for the win http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/pedrosa+wants+to+win+at+valencia Dani Pedrosa has reiterated his desire to secure a win on home soil in Sunday’s Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana, after qualifying in second place. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/pedrosa+wants+to+win+at+valencia Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:50:25 +0000 Debón crashes after securing 250cc pole http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/250+qualifying+practice+debon Alex Debón was the top performer in qualifying for the 250cc class, but suffered a suspected broken rib in a late crash in the session after ensuring pole position. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/250+qualifying+practice+debon Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:04:41 +0000 Strong Stoner takes pole position in Valencia http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/motogp+qualifying+stoner Casey Stoner’s superb display at Valencia continued on Saturday afternoon, as the Australian secured pole position for Sunday’s race. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/motogp+qualifying+stoner Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:01:00 +0000 Simón leads 125cc grid at Valencia http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/125+qualifying+practice+simon+valencia 125cc World Champion Julián Simón will start the final race of the season in Valencia in pole position. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/125+qualifying+practice+simon+valencia Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:50:07 +0000 Webb signs with WRB for two years http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Webb+signs+with+WRB+for+two+years Teenage English 125cc rider Danny Webb has signed with the Jack & Jones team for the next two years. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Webb+signs+with+WRB+for+two+years Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:23:07 +0000 Pedrosa to sport Honda safety sticker on bike at Valencia http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Pedrosa+continues+support+of+Honda+safety+activities Dani Pedrosa will again be displaying a Honda safety logo on the fairing of his RC212V for this weekend’s Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Pedrosa+continues+support+of+Honda+safety+activities Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:13:17 +0000 Di Meglio steps up a gear http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/250+fp2+valencia Mike di Meglio was the pace setter in Saturday morning’s 250cc practice session, topping the timesheet ahead of Alex Debón and Héctor Barberá. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/250+fp2+valencia Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:08:07 +0000 Stoner continues to dominate in practice http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/motogp+fp2+valencia Casey Stoner was again the fastest rider in MotoGP practice as he followed up his first-session performance with another fine display. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/motogp+fp2+valencia Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:07:40 +0000 Leitner on the factory Honda RC212V http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/leitner+on+pedrosa+bike Dani Pedrosa’s chief mechanic Mike Leitner gives the lowdown on the Repsol Honda RC212V. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/leitner+on+pedrosa+bike Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:06:58 +0000 Valencia as seen by Pedrosa http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/pedrosa+on+valencia+track Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa gives motogp.com a tour around the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/pedrosa+on+valencia+track Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:06:03 +0000 Gadea takes up the 125cc pace in practice http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/125+free+practice+gadea+valencia Sergio Gadea took over from Bancaja Aspar team-mate Julían Simón as the fastest rider in 125cc practice, recording the best lap in Saturday’s session. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/125+free+practice+gadea+valencia Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:18 +0000 Pons Kalex unveil Moto2 prototype http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/pons+kalex+bike+presentation Pons Kalex unveiled their Moto2 prototype at Valencia on Friday, ahead of their participation in the inaugural 2010 season. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/pons+kalex+bike+presentation Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:11:34 +0000 Inmotec provide further details on MotoGP project http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/inmotec+presentation+at+valencia+circuit Spanish firm Inmotec are in Valencia this weekend presenting their evolving MotoGP project and they hope to have a presence in the World Championship next year. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/inmotec+presentation+at+valencia+circuit Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:50:59 +0000 Winning race more important than third overall for Pedrosa http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Winning+race+more+important+than+third+overall+for+Pedrosa Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa is looking to improve his pace on Saturday as he goes all-out for a victory in Sunday’s final race of 2009. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Winning+race+more+important+than+third+overall+for+Pedrosa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:33 +0000 Stoner pleased with Valencia start http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Stoner+pleased+with+Valencia+start Casey Stoner was satisfied with the manner in which his Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana started on Friday, after setting the pace in the opening practice session. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Stoner+pleased+with+Valencia+start Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:01:30 +0000 Adjustments still to be made for Fiat Yamaha pair http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/fiat+yamaha+duo+looking+for+a+good+setting+at+valencia Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi both came out of Friday’s practice session at Valencia with further adjustments to be made to the settings of their factory Yamaha YZR-M1s. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/fiat+yamaha+duo+looking+for+a+good+setting+at+valencia Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:52:20 +0000