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Estoril test Ryde and Alt shine while Hanika dazzles
05.04.2012
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| Bright sunshine blessed the 3rd and final day of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup test in Estoril, Portugal. Fastest overall was Kyle Ryde and the 15 year old Briton was less than a 10th faster than German 15 year old Florian Alt who was in turn just a fraction ahead weiter >> |
KTM Rejoins mainstream Motogp in Moto3 for Qatar GP
05.04.2012
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| Riders and teams are at the Losail Circuit in Qatar for what heralds the start of the new MotoGP season and the launch of the new Moto3 class, replacing the 125 cc of the past. The launch represents the return of KTM to the mainstream weiter >> |
Yamaha Factory Racing Gear Up for Qatar
03.04.2012
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| MOTOGP QATAR - ROUND 1 Losail CircuitThis Sunday sees the long awaited and hugely anticipated season opening race of the 2012 MotoGP Championship at the Losail circuit in Qatar. Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies weiter >> |
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Estoril Test preview
28.03.2012
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| The track action for the 2012 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup starts on Monday April 2nd at Estoril in Portugal, scene of so much dramatic Cup action in the past. Hopefully there will be no repeat of the lightning strike that hit competitors at weiter >> |
Yamaha Factory Racing Ready for Qatar
25.03.2012
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| Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo wrapped up the final pre-season test of 2012 today in Jerez with an impressive 84 laps covered. Lorenzo spent almost the entire day as the only rider to drop under the 1’39 mark, with rival Casey Stoner joining him to lead by 0.173 se weiter >> |
Mixed Weather Provides Challenging Day Two in Jerez
25.03.2012
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| Today’s second of three days of testing at the Jerez circuit proved to be a frustrating one for Yamaha Factory Racing with wet and windy conditions reducing track time. Riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies were forced to sit it out until the early afternoon before venturing out onto a wet track. As the wind dropped they were able to make use of the rain to weiter >> |
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team ready for exciting 2012
23.03.2012
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| With anticipation building ahead of the start of the new 1000cc MotoGP World Championship era in 2012, the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team unveiled its exciting new livery at the Jerez circuit in Spain. weiter >> |
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and IPONE A natural partnership
02.03.2012
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| Youth and performance are synonymous with the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and IPONE, the 100% motorcycle oil. A new partnership with an initial 3 year agreement brings together the most exciting motorcycle specific oil company and the race series that gives the youth of the worl weiter >> |
Yamaha Complete Successful Second Sepang Test
01.03.2012
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| Yamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies today completed the final session of the three day IRTA test at the Sepang International circuit in Sepang. The second outing for the 2012 1000cc YZR-M1 proved to be a great success with t weiter >> |
Mixed Weather Kicks Off Second Sepang Test
28.02.2012
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| MotoGP Test MalaysiaYamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies were back in action today for the second official IRTA test of 2012 at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Weather proved to be the biggest challenging factor for the day with rain sw weiter >> |
Yamaha Factory Racing Complete Successful Test at Sepang
02.02.2012
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| MotoGP test day 3 Sepang International Circuit Malaysia The Yamaha Factory Racing Team today completed the first test of the 2012 season at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies spent the three track days working to develop the base set up of the 1000cc YZR-M1 ahead of the second Sepang test in one month’s weiter >> |
Yamaha Keep Up the Pace in Sepang
01.02.2012
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| MOTO GP Sepang International Circuit Test day twoYamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies continued to show promising form today in the second day of the Sepang test, the first official 1000cc MotoGP test of 2012. Having spent yesterday g weiter >> |
Positive Start to 2012 for Yamaha Factory Racing in Sepang
31.01.2012
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| MotoGP 2012 finally got underway today with the first of three days of testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Yamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies took their first ride on the 1000cc YZR-M1 since last year. Both riders bl weiter >> |
Yamaha Factory Racing Enters Partnership Contract with New Official Sponsor
30.01.2012
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| MotoGPYamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has entered into contract with JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan). The agreement welcomes the oil and energy company as a new Official Sponsor of Yamaha Factory Racing's premier class Team competing in the MotoGP World Championship. Yamaha Factory Racing continues weiter >> |
Yamaha and PETRONAS Conclude MotoGP Partnership
01.01.2012
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| As 2011 draws to a close it marks the end of a successful partnership between Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team and PETRONAS. The integrated Malaysian oil and gas corporation came onboard with Yamaha in 2009 and has enjoyed a hugely successful three year relationship. Yamaha and PETRONAS have been privileged to share in two consecutive Tripl weiter >> |
Wayne Rainey
21.12.2011
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| Wayne Rainey will forever be remembered as one of Yamaha’s greatest stars in an era of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix where talent, technology and speed combined to create some of the most captivating seasons of racing seen in the sport. As a three time 500cc world champion between 1990 and 1992 Rainey’s mastery of steering the ferocious two-stroke machines weiter >> |
Eddie Lawson
12.12.2011
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| Yamaha have been fortunate to see some of the greatest and most talented road racers in the history of the sport throw their legs over the formidable machinery from Iwata and none more so than ‘Steady’ Eddie Lawson, who claimed a total of three 500cc World Championship weiter >> |
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Entry List 2012
21.11.2011
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| Provisional Entry List3 Diego Perez (ESP)5 Philipp Oettl (GER)6 María Herrera (ESP)7 Lorenzo Baldassarri (ITA)8 Hafiq Azmi (MAS)11 Livio Loi (BEL)18 Aaron Espana (ESP)21 Filippo Scalbi (ITA)25 Willi Albert (GER)27 Joe Roberts (USA)28 Bradley Ray (GBR)29 Stefano Manzi (ITA)34 Jordan Weavin weiter >> |
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Calendar 2012
21.11.2011
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| 2012 Provisional Calendar*Pre Season Test April 2,3,5 – Estoril, PortugalRacesApril 28th / 29th – Jerez,Spain [races 1+2]May 5th / 6th – Estoril, Portugal [races 3+4]June 16th / 17th – Silverstone, United Kingdom [races 5+6]June 29th / 3 weiter >> |
Rookies graduate Arthur Sissis goes direct to factory KTM team
21.11.2011
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Arthur Sissis, the 16 year old Australian, has signed to race on the Ajo Motorsport Team for the 2012 Moto3 season alongside fellow ex Red Bull MotoGP Rookie Danny Kent. It was their success in the Rookies Cup in 2011 and 2010 respectively that ensured their inclusion in the facto weiter >> |
With Respects to Marco Simoncelli
23.10.2011
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| Yamaha wish to convey the deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Marco Simoncelli following the tragic accident today at the Grand Prix of Malaysia. Marco was a worthy competitor and rising star of MotoGP who will be deeply missed by all. Monster Yamaha Tech3The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team an weiter >> |
Fantastic Front Row for Yamaha's Ben Spies at Assen
24.06.2011
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| MOTOGP NETHERLANDS - ROUND 7 Assen Qualifying 1Yamaha Factory Racing rider Ben Spies delivered his finest qualifying performance of the year so far at The Assen TT today. The Texan had been consistently quick in the morning’s extended final free practic weiter >> |
Heroic Cal Crutchlow fights for front row in Assen
24.06.2011
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| Cal Crutchlow demonstrated his skill and bravery to mount a stunning challenge for a maiden front row grid position at the world famous Circuit van Drenthe in Assen this afternoon. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider powered his YZR-M1 machine to a best time of 1.35.329 to move into third position with less than a minute of today's qualifying session remainin weiter >> |
Assen Qualifying 1 results
24.06.2011
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| MOTOGP NETHERLANDS - ROUND 7 Assen Qualifying 1Assen Circuit Length: 4555Weather: ChangeableLap Record: 1'34.525 (Daniel Pedrosa, 1/1/2010)Fastest Lap Ever: 1'34.515 (Jorge Lorenzo, 6/26/2010)Last Years Winner: Jorge Lorenzo 1 weiter >> |
Yamaha Family Come Together at Assen to Celebrate 50 Years of Grand Prix Racing
23.06.2011
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| Yamaha’s 50th year of Grand Prix racing was celebrated in unique style this evening with a very special gathering of MotoGP riders both past and present at the legendary Assen circuit. The event marks the launch of the YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edit weiter >> |
Yamaha confirm Ben Spies contract extension
08.06.2011
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| Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Ben Spies have signed a one year extension to the current rider agreement that will see Ben Spies continue as a Yamaha Factory Racing rider in 2012. Lin Jarvis, Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing, said “We are obviously delighted to announce the continuation of our partnership with Ben for the 2012 season and we hope that weiter >> |
Toni Elias disappointed with his home GP qualifying
04.06.2011
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| LCR Honda MotoGP rider Toni Elias qualified 14th (1’44.510) in a tough qualifying 60-minute session at Montmeló circuit in readiness for tomorrow’s 25-lap Catalunya GP that gets underway at 14:00 local time. The Spaniard spent the majority of a closely contested qualifying session at his home race track concentrating on improving LCR RCV traction control. weiter >> |
Catalunya Qualifying results
04.06.2011
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| MOTOGP SPAIN - ROUND 5 CatalunyaMotoGP SPAIN Qualifying 1 Circuit Length: 4727Temp: 25Weather: DryLap Record: 1'43.195 (Valentino Rossi, 1/1/2005)Fastest Lap Ever: 1'41.186 (Casey Stoner, 6/8/2008)Last Years Winner: Jorge Lorenzo weiter >> |
Top six for Crutchlow, successful surgery for Edwards
04.06.2011
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| MOTOGP SPAIN - ROUND 5 CatalunyaMotoGP SPAIN Qualifying 1 Circuit Length: 4727Temp: 25Weather: DryLap Record: 1'43.195 (Valentino Rossi, 1/1/2005)Fastest Lap Ever: 1'41.186 (Casey Stoner, 6/8/2008)Last Years Winner: Jorge Lorenzo Cal Crutchlow wi weiter >> |
Lorenzo Claims Front Row Start for His Home Race at Catalunya
04.06.2011
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| Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies managed to escape the threat of rain today and enjoy a third free practice and subsequent qualifying session under dry and sunny conditions. Lorenzo will start the Grand Prix of Catalunya tomorrow from the front row in third position on the grid, his team mate Spies taking fourth for a second row start. Both riders made weiter >> |
KTM prepares for its return to GP Road Racing Partnership with Kalex Engineering
03.06.2011
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| KTM the market leader in sports motorcycles and the company that embraces its pure racing DNA with its “Ready to Race” philosophy will return to the MotoGP competition in 2012 to compete in the new Moto3 category. Extensive and intensive preparations are underway at KTM, where a 100% pure, in-house Moto3 racing machine is being developed by K weiter >> |
Le Mans Qualifying 1 results
14.05.2011
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| 2011 MotoGP France Le Mans 14/05/2011 MOTOGP FRANCE - ROUND 4 Le Mans Qualifying 1Circuit Length: 4180Weather: DryLap Record: 1'33.678 (Valentino Rossi, 1/1/2005)Fastest Lap Ever: 1'32.647 (Daniel Pedrosa, 5/18/2008)Last Years Winner: Jorge Lorenzo 1 &nbs weiter >> |
Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team's Crutchlow and Edwards show class in Le Mans
14.05.2011
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| MOTOGP FRANCE - ROUND 4 Le Mans Qualifying 1The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team is confident of a strong showing in its crucial home race tomorrow after Cal Crutchlow and Colin Edwards produced breathtaking qualifying performances at the Le Mans circuit this afternoon. Crutchlow's fantastic rookie season in the MotoGP World Championship cont weiter >> |
Challenging Qualification at Le Mans for Yamaha
14.05.2011
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| MOTOGP FRANCE - ROUND 4 Le Mans Qualifying 1Today’s qualifying session at Le Mans for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of France was a tough session for Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies. Despite the threat of rain this morning the sun did finally break out, allowing the riders to make the best possible use of the softer tyres on weiter >> |
Yamaha riders Hunting the Perfect Set-Up in Le Mans
13.05.2011
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| MOTOGP FRANCE - ROUND 4 Le Mans Circuit Length: 4180 Weather: Dry Lap Record: 1'33.678 (Valentino Rossi, 1/1/2005) Fastest Lap Ever: 1'32.647 (Daniel Pedrosa, 5/18/2008) Last Years Winner: Jorge Lorenzo The first track sessions of the French round of the 2011 Mot weiter >> |
Demanding France GP opening day for Elias
13.05.2011
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| ... and his squadThe MotoGP World Championship continues its swing through the European heart of the schedule with a stop at the famous “24 Heures circuit du Mans” in the Sarthe region of France for the opening day of the fourth round of the season. Spring temperatures of 24 degrees welcomed the premier class riders at the 4.158 km race track with weiter >> |
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Le Mans Preview
10.05.2011
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| 2011 MotoGP France Le Mans Circuit Length: 4180Lap Record: 1'33.678 (Valentino Rossi, 1/1/2005)Fastest Lap Ever: 1'32.647 (Daniel Pedrosa, 5/18/2008)Last Years Winner: Jorge Lorenzo Colin Edwards and Cal Crutchlow head to the all-important home weiter >> |
Yamaha Factory Racing Riders Prepare for Round Four in France
10.05.2011
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| MOTOGP FRANCE - ROUND 4 Le Mans Jorge Lorenzo heads to Le Mans this weekend for the French round of the 2011 MotoGP Championship in confident mood. Having celebrated his 24th birthday last week the reigning World Champion wil weiter >> |
Riders, Team and Manufacturer Standings after Estoril
02.05.2011
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| MOTOGP Race 3 of 18 PORTUGAL GRAND PRIX 2011MotoGP Riders standings after Estoril 1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha ESP 652. Daniel Pedrosa Honda ESP 613. Casey Stoner Honda& weiter >> |
Lorenzo Retains Championship Lead with Estoril Podium
02.05.2011
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| MOTOGP PORTUGAL - ROUND 3 EstorilYamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Race Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo extended his unbroken run of podium f weiter >> |
Top six for Edwards, Crutchlow shines again in Estoril
02.05.2011
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| MOTOGP PORTUGAL - ROUND 3 EstorilMonster Yamaha Tech 3 Team MotoGP Race Colin Edwards and Cal Crutchlow continued their excellent start to the 2011 MotoGP World Championship in today's Portuguese Grand Prix after the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team duo stormed weiter >> |
Toni Elias manages to finish 11th at tricky Estoril circuit
02.05.2011
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| The LCR Honda MotoGP rider Toni Elias got a positive 11th place in today’s 28-lap Grand Prix of Portugal at Estoril race track despite some rear grip issues due to the mixed conditions of the Portuguese asphalt. The third round of t weiter >> |
Red Bull Rookie Brad Binder dominates Round Three on Estoril circuit
02.05.2011
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| South African teenager Brad Binder took control of the traditional Estoril Racing circuit on Saturday afternoon to completely dominate Round 3 of the Red Bull Rookies Cup, the competition for young road racing talent where all riders compete on identical KTM 125 RR bikes.Binder, who won the pole position on Friday in difficult wet conditions, charged off to a great start in Sa weiter >> |
Red Bull Rookie Arthur Sissis wins Round 4 of 2011 Cup competition
02.05.2011
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| Australian teenager Arthur Sissis was in top form on Sunday to secure his second career victory in the fourth round of the 2011 Red Bull Rookies Cup on the Estoril racing circuit in Portugal.The win underlined that the 15-year-old Australian may be the one to beat in this year's competition and followed on from his second place in Saturday's third round. weiter >> |
Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup rider Arthur Sissis on the run in Estoril
01.05.2011
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| Portuguese Grand-Prix Estoril Race 2 Arthur Sissis charged to his 2nd Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup victory of the year at Estoril on Sunday. The 15 year old Australian was chased all the way by 14 year old Italian Lorenzo Baldassari. The duo raced away from an intense battle for 3rd that went in favour of 14 year old Spaniard Xavi Pinsac weiter >> |
Four in a Row For Lorenzo with Pole Again in Estoril
01.05.2011
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| MOTOGP PORTUGAL - ROUND 3 EstorilMotoGP Qualifying 1 - 30/04/2011Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo made it clear today he wasn’t ready to give up his record of dominance in Estoril. This afternoon’s qualifying for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Portugal saw the reigning World Champion place his YZR-M1 on pole p weiter >> |
Edwards and Crutchlow storm to third row in Estoril
01.05.2011
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| MOTOGP PORTUGAL - ROUND 3 EstorilMotoGP Qualifying 1 - 30/04/2011Colin Edwards produced his best qualifying performance of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship in Estoril today, the American surging to a brilliant seventh position on the grid for tomorrow's Portuguese Grand Prix. And Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team-mate Cal Crutchl weiter >> |
LCR Honda MotoGP rider Toni Elias at Estoril qualifying
01.05.2011
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| Rear grip issues disruptes Elias Performance at Portugal GP Qualifying As predicted heavy rains and strong wind hit the Portuguese race track last night so the premier class riders and teams have found difficult track conditions in today’s second day of practices. Most of the riders preferred to sit out this morning free session fo weiter >> |
Brad Binder races away at Estoril
01.05.2011
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| Red Bull RookieGP Estoril Race 1Brad Binder expunged the frustration of the Jerez weekend by totally dominating the first race in Estoril ahead of Arthur Sissis and Lorenzo Baldassarri. The 15 year old South African set off from pole and led from 1st lap to last and even though 15 year old Arthur Sissis and 14 year old Italian Baldassarri were right with weiter >> |
