MotoGP – A beer & a quick catch-up with Colin Edwards
Colin Edwards is probably one of the most popular riders inside and outside the MotoGP paddock. He was a very busy man in Brno, with many interviews and public appearances to attend. I’m not quite sure people realise just how much most riders do off-track during a race weekend! However, Colin still took 10 minutes to sit down with me and even offered a beer, something I really couldn’t refuse! Cheers! - Photo: Gaelle / MotoRaceReports Twitter... [Read More...]
Jorge Lorenzo’s blog translated – Chapter 9
Jorge Lorenzo’s original blog can be found on Facebook HERE Sachsenring podium - Photo: Jorge Lorenzo / Yamaha Racing A show on track When you read this blog, it will still Monday for you. I am on my way to the United States, to the state of California, a few kilometers to one of the most spectacular circuits in the world, the mythical Laguna Seca. However, today I will no speak of the future, but of the past, something this season keeps doing... [Read More...]
Jorge Lorenzo’s blog translated – Chapter 8
This is the translation of Jorge’s blog published today HERE THE RETURN OF THE HAMMER! I really wanted to be on top of the podium again but I didn’t know if I was going to get there quickly. I really wanted to keep chasing the title but the previous 2 races and Casey’s performance made things hard for me. Then came Mugello, one of the most beautiful circuits in the world, and everything changed. Sunday’s victory gives us much... [Read More...]
Jorge Lorenzo’s blog translated – Chapter 7
This is the blog Jorge Lorenzo wrote after Assen. The original can be found on his Facebook page HERE Always positive! Jorge with special livery at Assen - Photo: Yamaha Factory Racing It’s a hot summer in Spain. But when you step in a country like Holland, you cannot believe it when it rains every day. We had a similar weather at Silverstone a week earlier. I cannot quite get used to. I guess it happens to all the Latinos in the paddock. Because... [Read More...]
MotoGP – Assen Press Event – Spies, Iwema, Salom
A press conference was held in Assen yesterday about the Dutch TT coming up on the 25th of June. Dutch talent Jasper Iwema, Luis Salom (whose team is partially Dutch) and Ben Spies (who renewed his contract and was promoting Yamaha’s 50th anniversary) attended the event. Jasper Iwema, Luis Salom and Ben Spies - Photo: Michel Hulshof Michel Hulshof was there to take some photos for us and report back. He will also be our photographer at Assen... [Read More...]
Jorge Lorenzo interview – Le Mans
Jorge at Le Mans - Photo: Ben Henderson for MotoRaceReports Hello Jorge. Most of my questions come from fans via @motoracefeed on Twitter. @XmisslorenzoX99 would like to know: if you were invisible for one day, which rider or team would you spy on? I don’t like to do things illegally. I like to have big rivals and compete with the best. For me, I would not feel good if I cheated. Would you spy on someone famous? No because I respect good... [Read More...]
Lorenzo’s blog translated – Chapter 4
Here is the blog posted by Jorge Lorenzo today on Facebook HERE Lorenzo and Simoncelli - Photo: Jorge Lorenzo / Yamaha Racing The one who doesn’t hear the advice doesn’t grow old It’s been a long time since I have been kept off the podium. Since Japan, in another controversial race. But I made a mistake yesterday when I tried to overtake Andrea and for that reason I apologise to him and I hope to do this in person in three weeks. The... [Read More...]
Mugello Motor Fest
Last weekend we visited for the first time the “Mugello Motor Fest – Bike Edition” event, [Read More...] Read More →
Some photos – Testing, Sepang, Day 1
Rossi ritual - Copyright: Ducati Corse 2011 Hayden on track - Copyright: Ducati Corse 2011 Rossi on track - Copyright: Ducati Corse 2011 Dovizioso - Copyright: Repsol Honda 2011 Stoner - Copyright: Repsol Honda 2011 Pedrosa - Copyright: Repsol Honda 2011 Elias - Copyright: LCR Honda 2011 Read More →
Yamaha Press Release: Lorenzo in Indonesia Part 3
16.01.2011 LORENZO RECEIVES A ROCKSTAR WELCOME IN INDONESIA Copyright: Yamaha Factory Racing 2011 Today saw the third day of World Champion Jorge Lorenzo’s visit to Indonesia before heading off to Bali for some much deserved relaxation time. The Yamaha Factory Racing rider left Jakarta early this morning and flew to Surabaya for a tight schedule of afternoon activities. The first engagement on arrival saw Lorenzo attend a press conference... [Read More...]
