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Proton KR to test KTM in September?
The British-based Proton KR team hope to have their first test with the newly acquired KTM engine at Estoril, Portugal, following September's Portuguese Grand Prix.
British GP wild-cards.
The wild-card riders who will race in this Sunday's British Grand Prix, at Donington Park, are the following: 250cc class: #64 - John Pearson GBR (Honda) #65 - Lee Dickinson GBR (Honda) #66 - Tony Campbell GBR (Yamaha) #67 - Bruce Dunn GBR (Honda)
Michelin states opposition to one tyre MotoGP.
In something of a pre-emptive move, Michelin group chairman and CEO Edouard Michelin (left on top pic) has underlined his company's opposition to any introduction of control tyres in MotoGP.
Biaggi beats Barros for German GP victory.
Max Biaggi rode a near perfect German Grand Prix to take his first victory of the season and close to within 1 point of new world championship leader Valentino Rossi.
Schwantz: Suzuki 33% better than a year ago.
After watching Kenny Roberts qualify third on the grid for Sunday's German Grand Prix, 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz has declared that the present GSV-R is 'a third' better than its 2003 predecessor - and that's there's plenty more to come.
Sete strikes first at Sachsenring.
Sete Gibernau responded to his Rio disappointment in perfect fashion this afternoon at the Sachsenring - by setting provisional pole position for the German Grand Prix.
Crucial lap from Hayden, Barros runs new exhaust.
Nicky Hayden ended the first day of German GP qualifying an impressive second fastest for Repsol Honda, a performance he believes could be crucial if the Sachsenring weather worsens.
Rossi: She likes this track!
Valentino Rossi started his German Grand Prix weekend in perfect fashion when he set the pace in morning free practice - and was still a happy man despite slipping to third in the afternoon first qualifying session.
Rossi, Gibernau face-off at Sachsenring.
Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau sat side by side at the Sachsenring circuit today (pictured) and agreed that the distance between them could be equally slender when the German Grand Prix reaches its climax after 30 laps on Sunday.
Riders versus Rowe in HotBuggy challenge.
Day of Champions, the annual British MotoGP opener at Donington Park organised by Riders for Health to raise money for their life-saving programmes in Africa, will once again feature the exciting HotBuggy challenge with another all-star line-up.
Sete: Sachsenring 2003 one of my best.
In his own words, the 2003 German Grand Prix was one of Sete Gibernau's best races to date, the Spaniard beating fellow Honda rider Valentino Rossi by 0.06secs after outsmarting The Doctor in the final corner - and a repeat would be even more important this Sunday.
Tornado hits Northallerton.
Former World Superbike Champion Colin Edwards heads a prestigious list of two-wheel stars making their way to the quaint British town of Northallerton next Tuesday evening (July 20th) for an annual chat show organised by the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club.
KTM engine at Team Roberts.
Whilst the MotoGP race was underway at Assen and all eyes were trackwards, an engine sized box was being carried to the back of the Team Roberts pit garage.
Qatar officially opened.
Qatar's brand-new Losail MotoGP circuit was inaugurated today with a ceremony that included an impressive fireworks display and a riding demo by former GP winner Randy Mamola aboard the Ducati Desmosedici two-seater.
Assen to be shortened.
Assen has announced that it plans to shorten the famous Dutch TT circuit from 6.027km to 4.750km by radically changing the North Loop section in time for the 2006 MotoGP event.
Chaz offers Donington paddock passes.
Chaz Davies is offering MotoGP fans the chance to win paddock passes for the British Grand Prix, to be held at Donington Park on July 23-25.
Pictures: Rossi's first fall since 2001.
With fellow championship leader Sete Gibernau falling early in Sunday's Rio Grand Prix, Valentino Rossi was presented with the perfect chance to put points between himself and the Spaniard... but then made a rare mistake of his own - crashing out of a GP for the first time since 2001.
Kenny: The others have traction control.
Kenny Roberts may not have been able to repeat his shock qualifying pace in Sunday's Rio Grand Prix, but the American at least led the first lap on his way to a best 2004 finish of seventh.
Tamada takes first win with 'style and talent'.
With the first six races of the season won by either Valentino Rossi or Sete Gibernau, Rio finally bucked the trend as Camel Honda's Makoto Tamada charged to his and Bridgestone's first ever MotoGP victory.
Mixed emotions for Biaggi.
Once Sete Gibernau and Valentino Rossi had crashed out of the Rio Grand Prix, most tipped Max Biaggi to take his first victory of 2004 - and that scenario was acted out until team-mate Makoto Tamada attacked.
Bridgestone eyes title after Rio domination.
Bridgestone never imagined they'd enjoy such a successful Rio Grand Prix; an event which saw the Japanese tyre manufacturer take pole position, a new lap record and a maiden MotoGP victory against dominant rivals Michelin.
Surprise Rio pole for Roberts.
Former world champion Kenny Roberts caused one of the biggest shocks of the season by grabbing pole position in the final qualifying session for the Cinzano Rio Grand Prix in Brazil this afternoon [Saturday].
Welkom win Rossi's best.
After an incredible start to the 2004 season, and his Yamaha career, Valentino Rossi has nominated his debut M1 win as the most satisfying of his four victories so far.
Biaggi confident after 'massive Honda support'.
Max Biaggi has often been criticised for blaming poor performance on machinery disadvantages or set-up issues, but the Roman was quick to credit Honda for his Assen turnaround.