HAS THE NEW cost-cutting six-engine rule introduced in 2010 into MotoGP really worked? “Not very much,” according to Fiat Yamaha MotoGP chief Masao Furusawa.Despite the decision to restrict the number of engines per team with a view to saving cost

VALENTINO Rossi has completed a day of testing the 2012 Ducati MotoGP bike at Mugello.Rossi rode over 80 laps on the GP11 and GP12 around Mugello, carrying out a series of different setup tests, including running a new frame.“It was another positive

THE HONDA MOTO3 entry has cast a shadowy figure on the world wide web with these teaser shots.Named the NRS250 the acronym stands for Next Racing Standard, perhaps alluding to the new generation of racing born from the four-stroke replacement

palette. But standing out is the number 46 GP11 that will be ridden by Valentino Rossi; featuring the luminous yellow that has become a stable career identity for the seven-time MotoGP champion.In keeping with the slippery aerodynamics that have become

duties in the hands of a test rider, probably Kousuke Akiyoshi. However, the seat at Tech 3 appears to be staying with Colin Edwards as the Texan will be fit to race at Silverstone.Despite being at the age of 39, McCoy is still a viable option for MotoGP

THE rain at Silverstone took many victims across the MotoGP classes, resulting in some very wrecked machines.MotoGP was a sorry sight with every rider able to score a point, further highlighting the struggles with grid numbers. Three of the front

Racing (BQR)Forward RacingKiefer Marc VDSPaddock GP Racing (Interwetten)Speed Master Of the new teams announced it is certain that Marc VDS will be running a Suter chassis equipped with the engine from a BMW S1000RR. Kiefer, who currently lead the Moto2

with gears is completely a different emotion. I’ve already gone from Tavullia to San Giovanni in Marignano, I’d like to try the Panoramica, but for a woman of my age... “Obviously the Monster 696 is the Rossi MotoGP replica with the number 46 on the tank

at Valencia, setting competitive times on the GSV-R800 against the 1000cc bikes that will be raced in 2012. The Frenchman had hoped for a ride with the team and now may be off to World Superbikes with a limited number of places left in MotoGP.A CRT ride could

, as the greater durability this option provides makes it better suited for race use. At Silverstone, when the new specification front tyre becomes the standard, the front tyre allocation will return to nine tyres.Click here for the 2012 MotoGP calendar