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Suzuki boss Paul Denning reckons 2010 performances will determine whether Italian veteran Loris Capirossi opts to prolong his career. Triple world champion Capirossi has already hinted that 2010 might not be his last in MotoGP as he prepares to embark on his 21st campaign in the world championship. The 36-year-old will make a record [...]

Ducati boss Vittoriano Guareschi believes Casey Stoner is a transformed character after the trials and tribulations of a tough 2009. The Australian rider had to miss three races last season while he sought to diagnose a chronic fatigue issue that was linked to lactose intolerance. The 24-year-old is now fully recovered and throughout winter [...]

Jorge Lorenzo will be under immense pressure to deliver his first MotoGP world crown in 2010, according to Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha team boss Davide Brivio. The Spaniard is poised to start his third season in MotoGP but as yet has failed to convert huge potential into claiming the premier class crown. In contrast, [...]

Finnish rider Mika Kallio has set himself the target of becoming a regular top six contender in the 2010 MotoGP world championship. The Pramac Ducati rider ended 15th overall in his rookie campaign last year and he finished in the top ten in over 50 per cent of the races. But a top six [...]

Suzuki rookie Alvaro Bautista reckons he’s making big progress in understanding the high level of influence that electronics have in MotoGP. The former world 125GP champion and 250GP title contender is slowly adapting to how much he can trust rider aids on Suzuki’s new factory GSV-R. The Spaniard has impressed in winter testing [...]

Simon Andrews will be swapping his MSS Colchester Kawasaki Superbike for the WSB ZX-10 of the Paul Bird-run, factory Kawasaki Racing Team during their two-day test at Valencia this week. The 25-year old Evesham rider will step in for the…

Pre-season favourite Toni Elias is facing a race to be fit for the inaugural Moto2 world championship clash in Qatar next month. The Spaniard is due to undergo surgery today (Tuesday) in Barcelona after he ended a busy winter testing…

Scott Redding’s confidence rocketed after he ended the final Moto2 test in Jerez with the fourth quickest time. The British teenager, who was second fastest on day two, ended with a best time of 1.44.394 to finish less than 0.3s…

New factory Ducati boss Vittoriano Guareschi has told MCN one of his main priorities for 2010 is to ensure Casey Stoner remains with the Bologna factory beyond the forthcoming MotoGP season. Stoner’s existing Ducati deal expires this season and the…

Thanks to James Toseland for giving me a knee slider after race two in Portimao Also thanks to Cal Crutchlow for lending me his Superpole trophy!

Was lucky enough to get an infield pass for Portimao at the weekend and got this great shot of Leon Haslam giving Biaggi a pillion ride round the track. Also my son was interviewed for SIC a Portugese TV channel,…

Ben Spies reckons he still needs to improve his speed on new Bridgestone tyres as his eagerly anticipated first full season in MotoGP draws closer. Spies has impressed throughout the winter testing campaign and despite two crashes at the last…

This is the first look at Scott Redding’s Marc VDS Racing machine painted in full livery for the new Moto2 world championship in 2010. Unveiled at the Jerez circuit in Spain, Redding is currently taking part in the final test…