http://www.HighRevs.net/ HighRevs.net - MotoGP news - latest MotoGP news and resources: tracks, teams, riders, MotoGP merchandise, MotoGP photos and wallpapers... en-us http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/spies-takes-maiden-pole-at-indy-829110.php Following news on factory team contract and boosted by advantage of home Soil, Ben Spies secured pole position in Indianapolis, showing once again great potential of American rider. This was first time (but far from last, if you ask me) that Jorge Lorenzo was beaten for pole position by his team-mate for next year. Lorenzo settled in second position on the grid, while Nicky Hayden provide more joy to U.S. spectators. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-29 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/casey-stoner-leads-initial-practice-at-indy-828110.php Casey Stoner was the first man to top time-sheets at Indianapolis speedway this weekend, as he edged Jorge Lorenzo for 0.225 seconds in first MotoGP free practice. Nicky Hayden was third fastest on his home soil, despite crashing in last quarter of the session. Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi completed top 5 fastest riders in Indy first free MotoGP practice. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-28 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/fiat-yamaha-riders-eager-to-get-to-indianapolis-824110.php This week sees the MotoGP paddock land on US soil for the second time this season for the Indianapolis Grand Prix, at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Fiat Yamaha Team have already enjoyed success in the States once this season and both Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi will be hoping for a top result at the world's largest spectator sporting facility. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-24 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/rizla-suzuki-expects-step-forward-in-brno-823110.php Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has headed back across the Atlantic for the second American Grand Prix of the season this time at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Following a positive post-race test at Brno, both Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista are eager to get back on-track and carry on with the improvements they found at the Czech Republic circuit. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-23 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/spies-gets-first-taste-of-2011-yzr-m1-in-brno-test-818110.php Less than 24 hours after a strong performance in the Czech Republic MotoGP race, the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team was back hard at work for a one-day test session at the Brno circuit. Perfect conditions in the morning allowed Texan Spies to complete 36 of his 42 laps on board a 2011 prototype model of Yamaha's factory YZR-M1 machine. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-18 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/extended-suzuki-team-satisfied-with-test-outcome-818110.php Rizla Suzuki completed most of its full test programme and acquired a large amount of data from Monday's test at the Brno circuit before rain brought the day's proceedings to a premature end. Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista were joined at the 5403m Czech Republic track by Alstare Suzuki World Superbike rider Sylvain Guintoli. Riders were able to test many new and revised parts for the Suzuki GSV-R including two new chassis, new Ohlins forks and updated engine management programmes. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-18 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/yamaha-completes-successful-brno-test-817110.php Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi completed a one-day test at Brno, alongside the rest of the MotoGP grid, to set themselves up for the final eight races of the season. The test was cut short when it began to rain in the mid afternoon but not before both Fiat Yamaha men had the chance to do some important work on their M1s. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-17 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/rider-claims-after-brno-motogp-race-816110.php Brno race once was another demonstration of Jorge Lorenzo dominance in 2010 MotoGP championship, which sometimes becomes strange event to Lorenzo himself. Add to that bad performance of Valentino Rossi on the day he supposed to say good bye to Yamaha, and there is certainly many things to say. Read rider claims after Brno MotoGP race. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-16 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/rossi-and-ducati-sign-two-year-contract-815110.php Worst kept secret in MotoGP paddock is now fully confirmed - Rossi and Ducati have signed two year contract. The arrival of Valentino in Ducati opens a new and exciting chapter in the Italian factorys sporting history and, indeed, of the whole MotoGP Championship. The opportunity of lining-up such an extraordinary rider and character is considered by Ducati to be a huge value to the whole Ducati MotoGP project. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-15 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/rossi-and-yamaha-officially-split-815110.php After months of speculation, it is now official - Valentino Rossi and Yamaha are split. After Seven years of joined work of Rossi and Yamaha engineers which made YZR-M1 one of the most respectable bikes in the paddock, Rossi and Yamaha today just have officially announced split. This split was obviously not easy for Valentino Rossi, who wrote: HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-15 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/lorenzo-conquers-brno-815110.php Jorge Lorenzo put another fantastic performance in Brno today and scored 7th victory of the season. Lorenzo was 3rd in first corner, but soon he found his rhythm and took the lead, staying in front untill the end of the race. Dani Pedrosa was the only rider being able to get close to the pace of Lorenzo, but his pace was not consistent enough to really challenge for the victory, so he had to settle in second place. Casey Stoner overtook Ben Spies for 3rd place and stayed there until chequered flag. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-15 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/rider-impressions-after-brno-qualifying-814110.php Eventfull qualifying session in Brno was the chance for Dani Pedrosa to regain some confidence after crashing in Laguna Seca. Certainly much more morale boosting came for Ben Spies, who took maiden first row start in his rookie MotoGP season. Jorge Lorenzo was not as dominant as we used to see him in recent races, and was certainly not happy after crashing in last minutes of qualifying session. Read rider impressions after qualifying session in Czech Republic. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-14 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/pedrosa-steals-czech-pole-from-spies-814110.php HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-14 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/dani-pedrosa-strikes-back-in-second-free-practice-814110.php Dani Pedrosa was the fastest rider in second free practice session, improving best time from session one set by Jorge Lorenzo by just 0.014 seconds. Jorge Lorenzo was unable to improve his best time from yesterday, setting marginally slower time - just 0.002 seconds. While Pedrosa and Lorenzo were close together, Dovizioso was bit further in third place, 0.371 seconds behind pedrosa. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-14 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/rizla-suzuki-riders-ready-for-brno-action-811110.php Rizla Suzuki MotoGP is eager to get back in to action this coming weekend as the MotoGP season re-commences at Brno in the Czech Republic after its mid-season break. Alvaro Bautista and Loris Capirossi are both looking forward to getting to grips with the Czech circuit. Bautista won at Brno in the 125cc class in 2006 and finished second and third in 2008 and 2009 respectively in the 250cc category. Capirossi has tasted success in the Czech Republic on the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R, as he raced the machine to third place in 2008. The experienced Italian also scored a second place at Brno in a MotoGP event in 2005 and topped the podium in 2006. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-11 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/recharged-fiat-yamaha-duo-ready-for-new-clash-810110.php After a well-earned two-week summer break, the Fiat Yamaha Team will reform at Brno in the Czech Republic this weekend as the second half of the 18-race MotoGP season gets underway. Jorge Lorenzo lands in eastern Europe as the runaway championship leader and his team-mate Valentino Rossi is hoping to be back to his best after the time off has given him further opportunity to recover from the broken leg and injured shoulder he sustained earlier in the season. HighRevs.net news team 2010-08-10 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/lorenzo-conqers-laguna-seca-podium-claims-726110.php On his way to 2010 MotoGP title, Jorge Lorenzo conquered another territory - United States and Laguna Seca track. Lorenzo took victory in race which saw Dani Pedrosa taking lead after fantastic start and crashing in lap 11 while trying to stay ahead of Lorenzo. From that point, Lorenzo maintained gap to second-placed Casey Stoner, while Valentino Rossi won duel for 3rd place with Andrea Dovizioso. HighRevs.net news team 2010-07-26 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/jorge-lorenzo-takes-laguna-seca-pole-725110.php Jorge Lorenzo stole pole position for the Laguna Seca U.S. Grand Prix from Casey Stoner in last minutes of qualifying session, when it seemed that Casey Stoner will take his first pole position after Qatar. Casey Stoner was re-delegated to second spot on the grid this way, while constantly fast Andrea Dovizioso secured 3rd position on the grid. Dani Pedrosa will start from 4th position on the grid, while Ben Spies utilized advantage of the home track to take 5th spot on the grid. Valentino Rossi, struggling with injuries, managed to get last position in second row. HighRevs.net news team 2010-07-25 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/dani-pedrosa-wins-in-sachsenring-rider-claims-718110.php Dani Pedrosa took victory today in one of most exciting races of 2010. Race was not in usual get in front and run away scenario as we used to see in most races. Actually, there were two races today, as race was red-flagged when heavy crash occurred in lap 9 involving Randy De Puniet, Aleix Espargaro and Alvaro Bautista. However, two part race did not changed main protagonists, as in both cases Lorenzo and Pedrosa were front-runners, slightly ahead of Casey Stoner, Dovizioso and Rossi. However, in second race Pedrosa had enough time to get in front of Lorenzo and fade in distance, having unmatched pace. Lorenzo finished in distant second, while Casey Stoner had exciting battle with Rossi for 3rd place, winning it in final lap. Rossi had to settle in forth in his return to MotoGP after Mugello crash showing unexpected level of fitness and speed. Andrea Dovizioso completed top 5 in race which saw only 12 finishers. HighRevs.net news team 2010-07-18 http://www.HighRevs.net/motogp_news/casey-stoner-leaves-ducati-for-honda-in-2011-79110.php We have been listening for rumors about Casey Stoner leaving Ducati for Honda for some time now, and today Honda and Ducati officially confirmed one of the hottest transfers in the recent MotoGP history. Stoner will be part of the 2011 Honda MotoGP factory team, which will also try to keep current line-up of Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso. This transfer also leaves empty seat in Ducati factory team, which is likelly to be target for the next hot rumored transfer of Valentino Rossi to red team. HighRevs.net news team 2010-07-09