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MotoGP: Some Wild Predictions For 2007
By David Emmett on 15/01/2007 17:09:09
Whither MotoGP in 2007? Our Crystal Ball reveals all ...
criticism of Nicky Hayden since winning the world title. The statistic most often quoted is the fact that Troy Bayliss, who rode one race in MotoGP in 2006, led for more laps (30) than Hayden did all year. But this neat little number misses the fact
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MotoGP Shanghai Preview - The Orient Express
By David Emmett on 03/05/2007 23:26:29
MotoGP goes to China, and two very fast straights
so far. But 5th is not where a man who sees himself as a title candidate should be finishing, and in China, Melandri must be hoping to be nearer the front.Switch MissesThe tale of the other two Honda riders, Konica Minolta's Shinya Nakano and LCR
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MotoGP Phillip Island Race - The Art Of Racing
By David Emmett on 07/10/2008 01:28:02
The rolling hills of Phillip Island provide a perfect setting for racing. Could anyone stop the runaway train that is Casey Stoner in front of his home crowd?
was approaching rapidly. Fast out of Doohan, Pedrosa arrowed in on Hayden, aiming to be right on his team mate's tail through the Southern Loop. Pedrosa hit his mark alright, but simultaneously managed to miss. He caught up with his team mate just as they flicked
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MotoGP Phillip Island Preview - Homecoming
By David Emmett on 11/10/2007 23:43:25
The new world champion heads for home.
. Capirossi will be keen to maintain that momentum, while Hayden will be trying to get back onto the podium, after missing out for 3 races. Hayden's fortunes have improved since the disastrous start to the season, and though his title aspirations disappeared a
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MotoGP Assen Preview - No Sleep Till Breukelen
By David Emmett on 25/06/2008 22:37:44
A quick hop across the North Sea sees MotoGP hit the halfway point. Rossi once closed a title deficit of over 45 points, but can Casey Stoner do the same?
has missed the last three races at Assen, each time due to injury. For the past two years, he has crashed heavily in FP1, caught out by the distinct lack of left handers, and been so badly injured he has been unable to race. It will be a victory
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MotoGP Misano Race Report - Fairy Tale
By David Emmett on 01/09/2008 23:33:31
After Casey Stoner's crash at Brno, would he be back, and ready to ruin Valentino Rossi's fairy tale of getting a record-equalling 68th win at the track just a stone's throw from Rossi's home?
as a victory. The Spaniard looked like his old self again, to the delight of the fans. An in-form Lorenzo adds a big dollop of extra spice to MotoGP, something which has been sorely missed.Lorenzo was at the head of a train of Spanish riders. Dani
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Valencia MotoGP Race Report - The Party's Over
By David Emmett on 27/10/2008 22:03:59
The MotoGP finale at Valencia is supposed to be a celebration of racing. Instead of a celebration, we got a parade.
't leave Repsol Honda on the high that he might have wanted, but he certainly left with his head held high. He didn't beat his team mate, but beating someone as fast as Dani Pedrosa is a lot to ask at his home race. Hayden might miss his crew, but he won
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MotoGP Season Preview - Won't Get Fooled Again
By David Emmett on 07/03/2008 13:26:39
MotoGP is nearly upon us. Can Stoner do it again, or will Rossi stage a mighty comeback? And how will Toseland fare in the top flight?
be bloody, brutal and very thrilling indeed. I can hardly wait.Get more of David Emmett's perspective on MotoGP over on his blog at www.motogpmatters.com
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MotoGP Winter Testing Roundup
By David Emmett on 14/12/2006 21:18:56
What's happened at MotoGP testing so far?
principle was at work again in Sepang, with Ducati absent in all their guises, Marco Melandri and Dani Pedrosa missing due to surgery for arm pump, and Valentino Rossi competing on four wheels instead of two in the WRC New Zealand rally. In their place
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MotoGP Jerez Race Report - The Measure Of The Man
By David Emmett on 25/03/2007 22:19:15
MotoGP returns to the cauldron of Jerez, and gave us a race
he was pushing, it seemed destined to end in tears. To his credit, Hopkins remounted his Suzuki, and went on to complete the race, finishing way down in 19th spot, but he was livid to have missed out on a podium yet again. If he stops tripping himself
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