Tag Archives: Ben Spies

Catalan GP will be difficult for Hayden but the future looks bright

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Stephen English

Nicky Hayden has not enjoyed the best of fortune at the Circuit de Catalunya in the past, a solitary podium in his 2006 championship winning season, and the American admitted while speaking exclusively to Stephen English that it will be … Continue reading →

Posted in MotoGP, News | Tagged Andrea Dovizioso, Ben Spies, Ducati, Grand Prix motorcycle racing, Hayden, Michele Pirro, Nicky Hayden, United States | Leave a comment

New hope for MotoGP after exciting season opener in Qatar

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Stephen English

With the dust now settled after the opening MotoGP weekend of the season the Qatar Grand Prix showed us that there is the potential for an exciting season in all three classes. In the premier class the aggression of Valentino … Continue reading →

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Lorenzo dominates in Qatar ahead of Rossi and Marquez

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Stephen English

Jorge Lorenzo dominated the season opening Qatar Grand Prix ahead of a thrilling battle for the podium places. Lorenzo’s returning Yamaha teammate, Valentino Rossi, would eventually claim second position ahead of Marc Marquez after both riders fought back from adversity … Continue reading →

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MotoGP 2013 promises an exciting season

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Stephen English

The new MotoGP season will begin on Sunday and it is shaping up to be a fantastic season. As ever the sport will reinvent itself before the start of a new season and while the premier class has lost Casey … Continue reading →

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Third US race confirmed for MotoGP 2013

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Stephen English

A third American race has been confirmed for MotoGP in 2013 with the brand new Circuit of the Americas hosting the series on April 21. The circuit, located in Austin, Texas, will join Laguna Seca and Indianapolis on the MotoGP … Continue reading →

Posted in Moto3, News | Tagged Ben Spies, Circuit of The Americas, Dorna Sports, Grand Prix motorcycle racing, MotoGP, Nicky Hayden, Steve Sexton, United States | Leave a comment

Spies and Iannone to enjoy “factory equipment” at Ducati in 2013

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Stephen English

Having seemed on his way out of MotoGP two months ago when it was announced that Ben Spies would leave the factory Yamaha squad the American has been thrown a lifeline by Ducati. The Bologna manufacturer announced this afternoon that … Continue reading →

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Stoner injured in qualifying at Indy

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Stephen English

Reigning MotoGP world champion, Casey Stoner, crashed heavily in the opening minutes of qualifying at Indianapolis ahead of tomorrow’s race. The Australian highsided at Turn 14and immediately it was clear that Stoner was in a lot of pain with the … Continue reading →

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