Alex de Angelis Will Race Scot Racing Moto2 Bike

It seems that Scot Racing will not be fielding a MotoGP team next season, but they will be putting de Angelis on a Moto2 bike for 2010. At least he found a place to land; a talent like his should be racing in the top series, and at least he is still in the same paddock.

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Even more on the change; San Marino will support the Moto2 team. And, Niccolò Canepa will be joining him on the team, and that fills their slots for Moto2.

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Niccolo Canepa Makes Move to Moto2 from MotoGP

Canepa was riding for the Pramac Racing team on a Ducati in last year's MotoGP Championship. In 2010, he will suit up for the Scot Racing Team on the 600c.c. Moto2 series. At least he will remain in the World Championship paddock! Canepa is very happy with the agreement and he will certainly add more competition to next year's series, so that makes us all happy...

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Scot Honda Racing Withdraws from 2010 MotoGP Series

Scot Racing has not yet obtained the 2010 Honda MotoGP machine, so they are left with only one choice - withdraw from the top series. They will remain in the Moto2 series, so they will have a presence in the paddock, but not in the MotoGP Championship. Alex de Angelis now does not have a ride for 2010. Sad news...another team gone leaving only 17 riders confirmed for 2010.

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What Does Hiroshi Aoyama's 250GP Championship Mean?

Well, it means that he grabbed the top spot after fighting all year to obtain it. Aoyama will be moving to the MotoGP series in 2010 with Honda - and the new championship was a nice bonus on that path. The real questions come about how he got here, where he came from, and what importance does his victory have for his team, Honda and himself? Take the link and see for yourself...he was destined to be a motorcycle racer!

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MotoGP: 2009 Valencia 250GP Results - Aoyama is Champion!

Hiroshi Aoyama did not win the race at Valencia, but he did win the 2009 Championship by finishing seventh on the day. Hector Barbera won what is the last race for 250c.c. two-strokes in fine style ahead of second place by almost 4 seconds. That second place rider was Alvaro Bautista, with Raffaele de Rosa bringing it in in third. Sadly, Marco Simoncelli crashed out with seven laps remaining - that handed the championship to Aoyama and second overall to Barbera. Also of note is the performance of Thai rider Ratthapark Wilairot landing in fifth! If you missed the race, make sure to catch it in rerun as it is worth watching.

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P.S. Remember that this is the end of the 250c.c. two-stroke era; next year it will become Moto2, which will eb run with Honda 600c.c. engines in custom frames.

MotoGP: Valencia Preview Notes - Final 2009 Round

There are still many contests to be decided at the final round of the 2009 MotoGP season. Second place in the series is one important question which will be decided this coming weekend. That is not to mention the hard-fought battle for fifth place between Edwards and Dovizioso. Plus, we get to see Ben Spies back in the paddock; I wonder how that will go? The biggest question, though, in my own opinion will be the race to the 250 World Championship, which is now between Aoyama and Simoncelli - also, it will be the last race for the 250c.c. two-strokes as next year we will see the Moto2 series. There are plenty of other answers coming this weekend, so do not miss it!

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MotoGP Results: 250 World Championship at Sepang in Malaysia

Hiroshi Aoyama is one step closer to winning the 250c.c. World Championship after today's race at Sepang in Malaysia. Aoyama took the win and is now 21 points ahead in the final standings. Simoncelli pulled a third place finish at the event, but it will be tough to take the championship unless Aoyama finished far behind him in Valencia. Alvaro Bautista crashed for the third consecutive race and his title hopes are now gone...

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Hiroshi Aoyama on Top Of Time Sheets at Malaysian MotoGP Round

Aoyama powered to the first position in the first practice at Sepang, Marco Simoncelli only made it to tenth. However, Simoncelli can often be accused of 'sandbagging' and when qualifying comes around, we will probably see him move much closer to the top. He is only 12 points shy of 250c.c. championship leader Aoyama, so this race is important to both riders! Again, watch it as it will be worth it!

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Alex de Angelis Gets Help with MotoGP Contract from San Marino

Some of you may know that the Most Serene Republic of San Marino is actually its own nation within Italy. Alex de Angelis is a citizen of that nation. He has lost his ride on the Gresini Honda team, but the Secretary of Sport and Tourism of San Marino is working hard to secure him a ride at Scot Honda, which is also based in, you guessed it, San Marino. The state is promising to assist financially if necessary...

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Elias May Still Have a Future in the MotoGP Class

Rumors have him riding a Moto2 bike next season, but Elias says that he is not there yet. He may, in fact, get a ride with the Scot Honda team. The Phillip Island finishing order may help determine where he rides in 2010.

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Hector Barbera Leads 250 Practice on Friday at Portugal

Barbera, who will be in MotoGP in 2010, did very well in Friday's practice. Oddly, Hiroshi Aoyama only managed to be 10th fastest on the day - very odd for the Championship leader...

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