Some More MotoGP Post-Qatar Test Stories

Well, it seems that Dani Pedrosa is not too happy with where his team is at present. Much more needs to be done before the racing can start for Repsol Honda.

http://tinyurl.com/yzff56f

In other Repsol Honda news, Andrea Dovizioso is more than happy to face his first race in 2010. Dovizioso has been the top Honda rider through the testing and his season looks on track.

http://tinyurl.com/ygzqrlu

Gresini Honda riders Marco Melandri and Marco Simoncelli had a bad test at Qatar as well. The team has now called on Honda to help them out and discover why these two could not break the top 10 during practice...something is not right.

http://tinyurl.com/yk8pjt5

And, well, Valentino Rossi is quite happy with the Yamaha YZR-M1 so far this year. After all, he has led just about every preseason test so far...

http://tinyurl.com/yj2xgcp

Friday Morning Moto News - Biaggi, Jakub Smrz & Gresini Honda

Apparently, last year Max Biaggi and his Aprilia team attempted to appeal and FIM decision as to his punishment for cutting a chicane during the first race of the season. Well, the FIM has now declined the protest and the ruling will stand...as if we did not expect that.

http://tinyurl.com/yek9g7e

In more World Superbike news, the B&G Racing group has released their livery for the 2010 season. On that team is Jakub Smrz and he will be riding a Ducati 1198. The B&G name comes from the owners of the team Borciani and Guandalini. See the article for more and the photo.

http://tinyurl.com/yarhseg

Gresini Honda has picked up another sponsor for the 2010 - 2011 MotoGP Championship. Printer company Prink has signed on to be a sponsor of their effort and will provide all printing services for the entire Gresini team - all the way up to their HQ office. This is very good news - more sponsorship.

http://tinyurl.com/y9hjez3

Monday Morning Racing News - MotoGP and More!

We also have news that the South African TT Revival will be taking place in late February and British Supersport Champion Steve Plater will be taking part. Several other notable British classic bike racing personalities will also be there, though none have been yet named. To get a better picture of the event, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/ycs82l2

Rossi has said that he will not be participating in the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours. He was going to ride with Jean Alesi in a Ferrari 430 GT2, but has decided not to join the event. He wants nothing to distract him from MotoGP in 2010.

http://tinyurl.com/y85b6kn

Of course, Rossi has also said that Ben Spies will be a tough competitor in the 2010 MotoGP championship, but I think we already knew that.

http://tinyurl.com/ybsvsx7

Marco Melandri is looking for some stability in his racing career. Given his recent contract issues with Ducati and Kawasaki (who prematurely withdrew from MotoGP in 2009), his new spot at Gresini Honda is something he hopes will endure. Honestly, I am in complete agreement; I hope he has a wonderful 2010!

http://tinyurl.com/y8mk2sp

So far, that is the news on motorcycle racing this morning. If I get more, so will you!

Kevin Schwantz Get Attacked by Germs at Rossi's Charity MX Event

It's true, but not something anyone would want to happen. Schwantz was taking part in the Valentino Rossi charity motocross event in Italy last weekend. He started to feel bad by Sunday morning, but he just thought it was being a bit out of shape as far as riding motocross machines - it can be tough on anyone's body. But, by the time he left for the plane flight home, he knew something was wrong. It turns out that he had caught the flu at the event - somehow - and was so bad that he could barely walk when he arrived in the US. At least the even was very successful!

http://tinyurl.com/y8n4m7b

More From Valencia MotoGP Testing - Simoncelli and Melandri

Marco Simoncelli was astounded by the power of the Honda RC212V MotoGP bike during his first practice aboard the machine. He really liked what it had to offer, but he also sees a long learning curve ahead. On the other hand, Marco Melandri also liked the RC212V, but it was something he knew at least a little since he rode with Honda back in 2007; still, the bike had changed since he last threw a leg over it. He did outdo his best time on the Kawasaki during Sunday's race. Aoyama and Barbera also participated in this test...

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Some good photos from the event: http://tinyurl.com/ylbl9f6

Estoril MotoGP Round Summarized, Again

It seems that the "alien" comment made by Melandri early in the MotoGP season - referring to Lorenzo, Stoner, Rossi and Pedrosa and how they always seem to lead every race - has stuck and is being used in the press and in conversations around the paddock. Anyway, more on last weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix...

http://tinyurl.com/yadvaql

The Insider: http://tinyurl.com/y9xb2wp

MotoGP Riders' Circus Summary to Date

Have a look at a nice piece on the confusing world of 'who will ride where' in MotoGP.

http://tinyurl.com/luwt7s

Confirmed - Melandri has Signed New Deal with Gresini Honda

Though we had already heard this around the paddock, it is now official. Marco Melandri will be in the garage next to Marco Simoncelli in 2010.

http://tinyurl.com/m2aupa

Melandri to Join Gresini Honda MotoGP Team

Marco Melandri has landed himself a ride again! Fortunately, this deal will see him return to the Gresini Honda team with which he has had solid success. Marco Simoncelli is also signed with Gresini, so expect the two Marcos to be very competitive next season!

http://tinyurl.com/l6cr4t