MotoGP Interview – Colin Edwards at Mugello
During the great Mugello MotoGP weekend we were able to interview Colin Edwards. The Texan rider, after a tough start of the season, is really looking forward for a good result. Here is what the #5 Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider had to say to our MRR mic in the MotoGP paddock: I know you’ve heard this one already, but how good does it feel to have an all Texan team? Colin Edwards: It’s great fun this year, we’ve known each other for... [Read More...]
MotoGP Interview: Ben Spies at Mugello
Dave Contini caught up with Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Ben Spies last weekend at Mugello (after FP1). After finishing in seventh position in the race, riding here at Mugello for the very first time, the Texas Terror impressed everyone once again. Now he’s in the top ten of the world championship with 20 points, so keep watching the #11 Monster Yamaha Tech3 bike in the upcoming events. So, first of all you really impressed everybody once... [Read More...]
Gaelle’s Virtual Paddock
This Thursday is the day for “Day of Champions” which will kick start the proceedings for the Silverstone MotoGP. If you need to be reminded about “Day of Champions” and the charity it supports, “Riders For Health”, please take a look at my interview with Randy Mamola HERE This week, I am doing a special “Day of Champions” article as our very own correspondent from Israel, Tammy Gorali, has donated some... [Read More...]
Monster Tech3 Yamaha Photo Gallery – Le Mans Edition
Monster Tech3 Yamaha has posted a rather nice collection of photos from their home race weekend at the Le Mans Circuit: Read More →
Five for 5 – Submit Your Questions to Colin Edwards
Here at Moto Race Reports, one of our goals is to help the race fan community get as close to the racing experience as possible. We’re in the queue to interview Monster Yamaha Tech 3 star Colin Edwards, one of the nicest and fan-friendly MotoGP racers in the paddock, not to mention a favourite among the racing journos due to his complete honestly and colourful use of the English language. Here’s your chance to submit a question for... [Read More...]
Interview: Ben Spies
We are almost over with the pre-season tests of the MotoGP, Sepang one and two are under the belt and we are waiting for the last and very important test in Qatar. The Yamaha guys showed that the M1 is one hell of a ride and that suits different riding styles. Valentino Rossi broke the new circuit record on the second test and he was always on the top of the time sheets. Unfortunately Jorge Lorenzo was missing this due to a broken hand but we... [Read More...]
Weekly News Update
MOTOGP This week, the MotoGP boys were back in town, testing in Sepang. On day 2, the session was stopped in the morning due to heavy rain but resumed in the afternoon. The MotoGP pack will be back testing in Sepang on 25-26 February. There will then be a final pre-season test in Qatar starting on 18 March. If you like number crunching, here are the results for the 2 days: Day 1 1. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Fiat Yamaha Team 2′01.411 2. Casey Stoner... [Read More...]
Reporting from Valencia – Final part
Clearing out! Monday 9th of November was the day after the race before! The atmosphere was rather subdued. Most trucks had gone and less people were fretting around the place. More clearing out... I carried on exploring and it was a nice sunny day for it. Around Valentino’s pad, a handful of fans were still hanging around hoping for the usual photo and autograph. However, it looked like the main man had decided to have a lie-in. No prize for... [Read More...]
Reporting from Valencia – Part 5
And so arrived the last race of the MotoGP season! After the excitement provided by the 125 and 250ccs, I had forgotten all about the cold! It got very busy in front of the garages as all the riders were getting ready to go on the grid. Jeremy Burgess checked the wind… Jeremy Burgess checks the wind before the race Daniele Romagnoli looked anxious to get started… Daniele Romagnoli, Fiat Yamaha The Doctor made his way out… Valentino... [Read More...]
Reporting from Valencia – Part 3
I apologise in advance for maybe dragging this on. Hopefully, you are all enjoying the step by step report of the weekend! Thank you again for all your nice comments so far! We are now reaching the “Big Boys” warm-up session on Sunday morning. At this stage, I’ll let the photos speak for themselves… Jorge Lorenzo checks his bike Another view of Jorge's Halo 3 lid I Spies with my little eye... Spies goes out Spies' lid from... [Read More...]
