Leaving Poncharal speechless
Tech 3 Yamaha's James Toseland produced a heroic performance in a sun drenched Spanish GP today, the British rider fighting illness to claim a deserved top six finish.

In what proved to be a mentally and physically draining 27-lap race for Toseland, the rookie showed great strength of character to become the first British ... [ more ]

“It's not the end of the world”
It certainly wasn't an easy Grand Prix of Spain for the two Ducati Marlboro Team riders at the tricky Jerez circuit but a show of character and determination.

For Casey Stoner, who was never completely comfortable with the set-up of his GP8 all weekend, his desire to give 100% combined with a touch of bad luck saw him run ... [ more ]

“My first podium with Bridgestone”
Valentino Rossi reached another milestone in his career today, joining an elite group of riders who have stood on the premier class podium 100 times today after riding his Fiat Yamaha M1 to second place in Jerez.

The seven-time world champion formed part of a podium double for the Fiat Yamaha Team as his team-mate Jorge ... [ more ]

With runaway victory
Dani Pedrosa sent Spanish fans home on a high at the Gran Premio bwin.com de España, taking a runaway home victory and, as a consequence, the leadership of the MotoGP World Championship.

The Repsol Honda rider was starting from second on the grid, and after snatching the holeshot from poleman Jorge Lorenzo he never looked back.

A ... [ more ]

Jerez : 250cc race
Mika Kallio was the winner of a spectacular 250cc race in Jerez, taking perhaps the most unexpected victory he is ever likely to achieve.

The Red Bull KTM rider looked to be on course for a third consecutive podium, behind Alvaro Bautista and Marco Simoncelli, until a final lap crash between the duo gifted the Finn a memorable triumph. ... [ more ]

Jerez : 125cc race
Simone Corsi took his second victory in the 125cc class at the Circuito de Jerez, beating Jack&Jones WRB team-mate Nico Terol to the chequered flag and assuming the lead in the lower cylinder class standings.

Starting from the second row of the grid, Corsi took advantage of a slow pace in the early going to sandwich himself amongst ... [ more ]

“I am very lucky”
The Swiss teenager, who had suffered a ruptured spleen injury in a bicycle crash and who underwent emergency surgery yesterday when the injury was finally detected, is recovering well from his operation.

The 18-year-old was released from emergency care and moved to a normal hospital bed Saturday. He may be able to fly home to Zurich ... [ more ]

Jerez : Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup – Rd 1
A drama packed opening round of the 2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies hardly touched 16 year old Spaniard Luis Salom who romped to a convincing victory. Behind him fifteen laps of action resulted in 2nd place for 16 year old American JD Beach who crossed the line just ahead of 14 year old Scot Deane Brown.

It was ... [ more ]

As Spanish showdown beckons in Jerez
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi will start the Spanish Grand Prix from fifth position tomorrow, despite being unable to complete his final qualifying lap in Jerez this afternoon.

The Italian's last flying lap was cut short by an electronic issue but he nevertheless has an excellent race pace and looks on course ... [ more ]

“We're still some way off the front”
The Grand Prix of Spain came to life today as grid positions were decided in a thrilling qualifying shootout that saw Team San Carlo Honda Gresini riders Shinya Nakano and Alex De Angelis end up eleventh and fourteenth respectively.

Alex was quick from the start but suffered a crash shortly before the end of the afternoon ... [ more ]