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MotoGP 'Rookie Rule' to be canned
By Visordown News on 18/06/2012 11:31:15
Decision of whether to drop MotoGP 'Rookie Rule' to be made at Assen
DORNA have decided to drop the 'Rookie Rule' for 2013 that prevents newcomers from immediately joining a factory team in MotoGP, therefore opening the door for Marc Marquez to step up to MotoGP in the Repsol Honda team.Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO
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Marquez and Pedrosa confirmed at Honda
By Visordown News on 12/07/2012 14:31:59
With Rookie Rule gone, the Repsol MotoGP line up is complete
he has raced with his debut in the World Championship in 2001. Dani is a three time World Champion (2003 in 125cc, 2004 and 2005 in 250cc) and made his debut in MotoGP in 2006, claiming the Rookie of the Year title and fifth position
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Aoyama slams MotoGP testing restrictions
By Visordown News on 31/03/2010 14:29:43
"Six days is nothing" says 250cc world champ
that he believes the decision is unfair on rookie riders, and will hamper their performance in the opening races."The rule limiting testing to six days may be fine for veterans, but for a rookie like me is a big problem. Six days is nothing."Rookie riders
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Yamaha wanted Spies in Rossi's seat
By Visordown News on 21/06/2010 13:38:33
Forget Crutchlow, it was Spies that Yamaha wanted to replace Rossi
THE WORD in the MotoGP paddock is that the Fiat Yamaha squad wanted Ben Spies to fill Rossi's seat.Limited by the 'no rookies' rule, Yamaha were in discussion with Dorna to make an exception, however other MotoGP teams kicked up a fuss once
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Bautista to Suzuki MotoGP
By Ben Cope on 13/08/2009 11:11:34
Hot off the press, news the 250 young-gun steps up to the big league
WE'VE JUST heard that Alvaro Bautista has signed for Suzuki MotoGP for 2010.Suzuki are exempt from the 'no rookies' rule because they don't supply any satellite teams and this has played right into their hands as Bautista has opted to ride for a
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'Rossi on a competitive bike next year'
By Visordown News on 26/06/2012 09:30:37
"In 2013 we will see Rossi fight for the win... again." says Dorna boss
, the speculation on Honda's line-up for 2013 has been vibrant. The latest rumours leaving Italy have Marc Marquez already signed up with Repsol Honda, as the Rookie Rule is all but certain to be abolished at Assen, with Rossi returning to the keep the HRC camp
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Pedrosa to sign new Repsol Honda deal
By Visordown News on 06/07/2012 09:16:33
Pedrosa expected to sign new two-year deal to stay with the factory Honda team
with six podiums out of the first seven races.Pedrosa is expected to be joined by Marc Marquez in the factory squad after the Rookie Rule was abolished at Assen.
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Yamaha boss: 'Lorenzo and Spies ideal'
By Visordown News on 05/07/2012 10:35:22
Priorities for second Yamaha seat are Spies, Crutchlow and Dovizioso, but Lin Jarvis not ruling out Rossi
that the rookie rule is cancelled."But he closed saying, “You can’t rule Rossi out of being on a Yamaha in one of the teams. But our priorities are as I say looking at Ben, Andrea and Crutchlow, but anything could finally happen. Until each three spots are filled
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HRC Boss: Rossi return is 'possible'
By Visordown News on 18/05/2012 09:22:19
"At this point anything is possible, we have to think about it." says HRC Vice President
will talk directly with Honda Motor and the sponsors before he is even the main contact."Repsol have been grooming Marc Marquez for the factory Honda team and he is an obvious choice, but the Rookie Rule is standing in the way of the young Spaniard stepping
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Bradl signs with LCR Honda
By Visordown News on 17/11/2011 23:22:15
Moto2 Champion confirmed at LCR Honda
in the satellite Honda team after the inaugural Moto2 champion struggled in his return to the premier class. The Lucio Cecchinello run outfit will be looking for their rookie to produce similar feats to the podiums from Casey Stoner and Randy de Puniet when Moto
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