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Looking after number 1
By Robin Goodwin on 06/01/2012 09:30:39
Does the number 1 plate have a burden on riders?
There was a time when a rider’s number indicated his position from the previous season, with the ultimate accolade being the number 1 emblazoned on the front of the champion's bike.The rise of branding in MotoGP and a rider wanting to market
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MotoGP in numbers ahead of Mugello
By Robin Goodwin on 29/06/2011 17:15:23
The stats before the Italian GP
1989 – The total number of points accumulated by Jorge Lorenzo in his Grand Prix career. A top five finish for Lorenzo at the Italian GP and he will become just the 10th rider in the 63 year history of world championship motorcycle racing to reach
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MotoGP in numbers ahead of Assen
By Robin Goodwin on 23/06/2011 09:53:02
Facts and statistics
100 – Karel Abraham is scheduled to make his 100th Grand Prix start at the Dutch TT. Abraham made his Grand Prix debut in the 125cc class at the opening race of 2005 at Jerez. After two years in the 125cc class he moved up to the 250cc class and then to the Moto2 class for 2010 a...
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Stats ahead of Estoril MotoGP round
By Robin Goodwin on 27/04/2011 16:59:33
Highlights of the previous nine races at Estoril and pre-race numbers
were taken from the results of the free practice sessions.Grand Prix racing numbers150 – At the Portuguese Grand Prix, Mika Kallio will be making his 150th Grand Prix start; the first Finnish rider ever to reach this milestone.90 – Dani Pedrosa’s second
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Casey Stoner's trick kart
By Robin Goodwin on 19/04/2012 10:38:07
Stoner's pro-look kart complete with Repsol Honda livery and number 1 plate
The other day Casey Stoner tweeted this shot of this factory looking kart, which the reigning champion has been customising during the MotoGP downtime between Qatar and Jerez.Stoner became hooked on karting after taking part in the ice-race at the Ducati/Ferrari Vrooom event in 2...
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A legend learning his race craft
By Robin Goodwin on 20/07/2010 15:47:19
Final laps of the Czech 125GP from 1997
Watch the closing stages of the 1997 Brno 125GP, the now unforgettable fluorescent number 46 of a young Valentino Rossi darts in and out of the pack grabbing and creating passing opportunities.It wasn't a desired result for the legend in the making
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The cars driven by MotoGP stars
By Robin Goodwin on 20/07/2011 09:43:55
From supercars to hybirds, check out what the fastest riders on the planet roll around in
; Rossi's has been personalised with the yellow 458 topped with a matte black roof and his signature number 46 embroidered on the door panels.
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500cc championship-winning bike up for auction
By Robin Goodwin on 13/05/2009 12:16:16
Franco Uncini's Suzuki XR40 goes under the hammer along with other GP desirables
the premier class before Valentino Rossi won in 2001.Other bikes going under the hammer include both the 1990 and 1991 World Championship winning Honda 125 RSR’s ex Loris Capirossi, the 1992 Aprilia 250 number 44 ex Jean-Michel Bayle and a 1973 Morbidelli 125
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Haslam's first WSB win immortalised in paint
By Robin Goodwin on 13/01/2011 14:24:25
Limited run of prints of Haslam's first WSB win at Phillip Island
-first WSB pole position in to his first ever World championship race victory.Only 250 of the prints by Isle of Man artist Alan Perkin are available. Measuring 630mm x 490mm each print comes numbered with signatures from both the artist and Haslam
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Rossi's WRC Fiesta for the Monza Rally
By Robin Goodwin on 24/11/2011 14:08:27
MotoGP champ tests the WRC-spec Ford Fiesta ahead of the Monza Rally
with the bright colours typical of his AGV helmets. But in tribute to his fallen friend, Marco Simoncelli, Rossi will sport a number 58 decal on his car. The 2011 edition of the race will also include the Marco Simoncelli Trophy in his memory. Valentino has won
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