MotoGP News – Nov. 15, 2012

Valencia test ends on a high as Márquez shines on debut
The second day of testing got off to a slow start as a wet track stopped the majority of the grid heading out, yet with two hours left a dry enough line had formed for Dani Pedrosa to set the fastest time of the day and for all MotoGP™ newcomers to make their debut. Read more.

Yamaha signs off 2012 in Aragón
Yamaha Factory Racing moved to the Motorland circuit in Aragón today hoping to enjoy good weather for a final test opportunity before the winter break.?? Read more.

Bradl to ride “factory supported” Honda in 2014
The LCR Honda Team has announce that Stefan Bradl has signed an agreement with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) to line up as a Honda “factory supported” rider competing for the LCR Team in the 2014 MotoGP™ World Championship. Read more.

Casey Stoner bids farewell to MotoGP™
With his final entry on his Repsol blog, Casey Stoner bids farewell to his team and fans alike, as he moves on to a new chapter in life away from the track. Read more.

Pedrosa and Marquez take to the track in Valencia
On the second day of the 2013 pre-season test in Valencia, Repsol Honda riders Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez were finally able to complete some laps of the Ricardo Tormo track. The main use of this test was for Dani to have his first taste of the 2013 bike and for Marc to begin his learning curve on the bigger 1000cc prototype machine. Read more.

Ducati Team completes weather-affected test at Valencia
As was the case yesterday, today’s second and final day of the post-race MotoGP test at the Valencia circuit saw track time limited by weather conditions. Read more.

Crutchlow second, Smith makes MotoGP debut in Valencia test
The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team ended a successful 2012 on a high note today after Cal Crutchlow and squad newcomer Bradley Smith were able to complete a brief but positive test session in cool and cloudy conditions at the Ricardo Tormo track in Valencia. Read more.

Mixed conditions hamper second day of Valencia test as Smith debuts
Riders and teams were greeted with sunny conditions yet a wet track for the second day of the first 2013 season MotoGP™ test in Valencia, prompting only a few riders to head out of track, among which, however, was premier-class debutant Bradley Smith. Read more.

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