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 ]

Estoril : Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
Three riders crossed the line together with 13 year old Japanese Daijiro Hiura getting the verdict over JD Beach and Sturla Fagerhaug.

It was the two more experienced 16 year olds, American Beach and Norwegian Fagerhaug, who had done most of the battling for the lead but on the last lap Hiura dived past on the brakes ... [ more ]

“I am 100% optimistic for a good result”
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer Loris Capirossi is positive he can deliver a good result from tomorrow's Portuguese Grand Prix despite qualifying on the fourth row after a big crash at Estoril yesterday.

Capirossi (P12, 1'37.786, 22 laps) was on his first qualifying tyre when he made a mistake going into a fast right-hand ... [ more ]

“For sure, it's going to be tough”
Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V) once again proved his mettle with a second consecutive front row start here at Estoril. His rival Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo took pole while Valentino Rossi (both Yamaha) qualified third to complete the front row.

The early stage pace-setter was Randy de Puniet (LCR Honda RC212V) who launched ... [ more ]

Melandri also struggles
Casey Stoner was today forced to rely heavily on the talent and class that made him a World Champion in order to secure a third row start for the Grand Prix of Portugal following a particularly difficult qualifying practice.

It is an unusual situation for Casey and the team, who are used to finding a set-up quickly and taking full ... [ more ]

“I can't believe I'm here again !”
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo made it an incredible three poles from three MotoGP starts with another masterful qualifying display in Portugal this afternoon.

Estoril was one of only two circuits on the calendar at which the outstanding rookie had never before claimed a pole position, but he put that behind him ... [ more ]

In Portugal
Valentino Rossi made a welcome return to the front row of the grid for the first time this year in Portugal this afternoon, qualifying third aboard his Fiat Yamaha M1.

It was the first time the 29-year-old has qualified on the front row since making the switch to Bridgestone tyres and it puts him in a good position from which to attempt a ... [ more ]