“Second would have been better”
Red Bull KTM 250 factory rider raced to third in the 250cc Grand Prix of Portugal on the Estoril racing circuit to secure his third podium in three races and a 12-point lead in the world championship.

"I thought before the season that if all goes well, we could be leading the points now", the Finnish rider said. "A podium ... [ more ]

As the Japanese ace holds fourth in championship
After a battling 26-laps at the 250cc Portuguese Grand Prix, Yuki Takahashi finished the race in sixth position.

Starting from fifth position on the grid, Yuki was baulked for the early laps as he got caught up with some slower riders. Eventually the Japanese rider caught up with the leading group and slotted ... [ more ]

In Estoril test
Following a superb fifth place finish for John Hopkins yesterday at Estoril, the Kawasaki Racing Team concluded today's post-race test with more positive results.

Both Hopkins and Anthony West improved on their race lap times, whilst making further set-up enhancements to their Ninja ZX-RR machines.

Having achieved his best result ... [ more ]

In Estoril test
After yesterday contesting the Grand Prix of Portugal, Alex De Angelis and Shinya Nakano were back on track at Estoril today for an important day of testing.

The Team San Carlo Honda Gresini pair got through a huge programme of work alongside Bridgestone's technicians, who gathered crucial data that will help develop tyres specifically ... [ more ]

After successful operation on right arm
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo is recovering well after undergoing a successful operation on his right arm.

The 20-year-old has suffered from pain due to Compartmental Syndrome, often referred to as ‘Arm Pump', during the first three races and the operation was performed yesterday afternoon by Dr. Xavier Mir, ... [ more ]

Barcelona - McLaren Mercedes - Test day 2
The second day of testing for McLaren Mercedes saw Lewis Hamilton take over testing duties from Pedro de la Rosa.

Hamilton, who lost the championship lead to rival Kimi Raikkonen last time out in Bahrain, put in 97 laps of the 4.655km circuit, with a best time of 1:20.452s.

With nine runners on track today, ... [ more ]

Barcelona - Honda - Test day 2
Honda today completed a second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya with race driver Rubens Barrichello at the wheel of the RA108.

The team’s programme for today focused on the evaluation of development parts in preparation for the Spanish Grand Prix, along with further running of the 2009 specification slick tyres ... [ more ]

Barcelona - Williams Toyota - Test day 2
Nico Rosberg took over the Williams Toyota from Kazuki Nakajima for the second day of testing in Barcelona.

Rosberg put in a total of 103 laps in the updated FW30, recording the seventh fastest time of the nine runners.

“Nico Rosberg took over the FW30 today and concentrated on running the 2009 Bridgestone ... [ more ]

Barcelona - Force India Ferrari - Test day 2
Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella has finished the team's second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya, Spain, with the second fastest time of the nine-man field.

The Italian recorded a 1:19.721 lap, which placed him fastest for the majority of the day, however he was bettered in the final part of the ... [ more ]

Barcelona - BMW Sauber - Test day 2
Nick Heidfeld concentrated again on setup work related to next week’s Spanish round of the World Championship today in testing in Barcelona.

The team tried different aerodynamic and mechanical options making what they say as good progress with the development of the BMW Sauber F1.08. Another focus of today’s work was ... [ more ]

Barcelona - Renault - Test day 2
Renault remained in Barcelona today to complete a second day of testing. Again the team made the most of beautiful weather conditions to continue with its preparations for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, and to introduce further upgrades to the R28.

Fernando Alonso was in the cockpit and completed a busy day of running, ... [ more ]

Bahrain - Ferrari - Test day 2
Today was the second day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari, working again today at the Catalunya Circuit, near Barcelona, with Felipe Massa at the wheel of an F2008.

The Brazilian driver worked mainly on preparation for the forthcoming Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place at this track a week Sunday.

He ... [ more ]

Bahrain - Red Bull Renault - Test day 2
David Coulthard was at the wheel of the RB4 again today for day two of Red Bull Racing’s four-day test in Barcelona.

As the team continued its developments in preparation for the first European race of the season, it focused on testing new aero parts in the morning, followed by suspension development in the afternoon. ... [ more ]

Bahrain - Toyota - Test day 2
Timo Glock returned to action for Toyota today as the team continued its four-day test at Barcelona.

Conditions were again cool around the Circuit de Catalunya but the track remained dry for the whole day's running.

Glock spent most of his time continuing his work on set-up for the Spanish Grand Prix, along with dampers ... [ more ]