Espargaró tops Moto2 test in Valencia
The first test of the 2013 Moto2 season came to an end in Valencia today with Tuenti Movil HP 40’s Pol Espargaró topping the unofficial timesheets. Read more.
Nakamoto confident ahead of 2013 and content with future regulations
Shuhei Nakamoto, HRC Executive Vice President, has reflected positively on the Repsol Honda Team’s 2012 campaign and is looking to carry their end-of-season form over into 2013. Read more.
Honda Clinch 61st Constructors Championship
The 2012 MotoGP Constructors Championship is Honda’s 19th in the premier class – six in MotoGP and thirteen in 500cc – to add to the six 350cc titles, nineteen in the 250cc class, fifteen in the 125cc class, and two in the 50cc category. With 12 victories this season, Honda riders have won 658 races, a number that’s sure to continue growing. Read more.
GO & FUN announced as Gresini’s title sponsor
GO & FUN GREEN ENERGY will be the Team Honda Gresini’s main sponsor in the MotoGP and Moto3 categories for the next three seasons. Read more.
Honda Asia Team Tady to race in Moto2™
Ex Honda GP rider Tadayuki Okada will launch the new Moto2 team “Honda Asia Team Tady” in 2013, in order to strengthen the Japanese presence on the grid. Read more.
Official 2013 season Moto2™ test gets underway in Valencia
Following a breath-taking Moto2™ race in the championship finale in Valencia yesterday, the intermediate-class was back on track this morning to commence a one-day official test kicking off the 2013 season. Read more.
Variable weather conditions affect Ducati at Valencia
The final race of the 2012 MotoGP season, at Valencia, was seriously affected by uncertain weather. Read more.
Crutchlow and Dovizioso star in dramatic Valencia race
The 2012 MotoGP World Championship concluded in dramatic fashion for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team yesterday afternoon after Cal Crutchlow fell out of second position and Andrea Dovizioso secured a hard fought top six in an incident-packed Valencia race. Read more.
Aleix Espargaró best CRT rider for 2012
Aleix Espargaró made history yesterday by becoming the first CRT rider to lead a MotoGP race, and he did so for two laps at Valencia. He had to pass through the pits later on in the race to change bikes, in order to use the slicks that were appropriate for the conditions. He then set about overtaking his teammate, and claimed the best CRT rider of 2012 honour. Read more.
San Carlo ends season on a high
The 2012 MotoGP World Championship could not have ended any better for Team San Carlo Honda Gresini, with Michele Pirro taking a career best fifth place to finish the season with a CRT ‘victory’ whilst Alvaro Bautista took fourth to secure fifth place overall in the final championship standings. Read more.