Valentino Rossi’s 2015 Misano AGV Helmet
It’s another home round for The Doctor, so that of course means another special helmet design. For this year’s San Marino GP, Valentino Rossi’s AGV Pista helmet plays to the theme of the coastal race...
View ArticleMotoGP: Qualifying Results from Misano
MotoGP Qualifying Results from the San Marino GP at Misano, Italy:Q2 ResultsPos.RiderTeamBikeKM/HTimeDiff.1Jorge LORENZOMovistar Yamaha MotoGPYamaha288.01’32.146–2Marc MARQUEZRepsol Honda...
View ArticleSaturday at Misano with Tony Goldsmith
Valentino Rossi’s front row start was greated with huge cheers by the home crowd.Pol Espargaro crashed early in Qualifying 2, and will start from 12th place.Eugene Laverty struggling to keep the front...
View ArticleSaturday Summary at Misano: The Prospect of a Furious Fight, Mind Games That...
Remember Brno? A scintillating qualifying left Jorge Lorenzo on pole, with Marc Márquez beside him and Valentino Rossi filling out the front row. Race pace for the three was very similar, and the fans...
View ArticleMotoGP: Race Results from Misano
MotoGP Race Results from the San Marino GP at Misano, Italy:Pos.RiderTeamBikeKM/HDiff.1Marc MARQUEZRepsol Honda TeamHonda146.648’23.8192Bradley SMITHMonster Yamaha Tech 3Yamaha146.3+7.2883Scott...
View ArticleSunday at Misano with Tony Goldsmith
Marc Marquez wheelies past his crew after winning the Grand Prix of San Marino.A fantastic ride by Bradley Smith. When everyone else changed to their wet setup bike he stayed out on slicks. The gamble...
View ArticleSunday Summary at Misano: Good Fortune, Hard Work, & Making Your Own Luck
Racers are gamblers. That their helmet designs featuring dice, cards, and other gambling paraphernalia bear witness to that. They have to be gamblers, a willingness to take risks is a prerequisite to...
View ArticlePaddock Pass Podcast – Episode 6 – Misano
A race that people will certainly be talking about weeks from now, the boys are back on the mics for the San Marino GP – dissecting the various weather strategies and their impact on the 2015...
View ArticleMotoGP: An Update to the 2016 Silly Season Happenings
With the flyaways fast approaching, MotoGP’s silly season for 2016 is reaching its climax. All of the factory seats are taken – including the seat at Aprilia vacated by Marco Melandri – and the top...
View ArticleMotoGP: Alex De Angelis Discharged from the Hospital
Alex De Angelis is home at last. After spending nearly two weeks in a hospital in Japan, recovering from serious injuries suffered in a big smash at Motegi, the Iodaracing rider was flown home on...
View Article2016 MotoGP Provisional Calendar Updated
The FIM have released another provisional calendar for the MotoGP series, in response to yet another shake up of the F1 calendar by Bernie Ecclestone. With F1 and MotoGP having an informal agreement...
View ArticleWhat It’s Like to Party with 81,000 Ducati Fans
"It's like drinking from a firehose" is the phrase I would use over and over while telling people about my recent trip to this year's World Ducati Week. The three-day event attracted 81,000 rabid...
View ArticlePreview of the San Marino GP: Changing Fortunes
From Silverstone to Misano: it is hard to think of a starker contrast in circuits. Silverstone sits atop a windswept hilltop in the center of England, surrounded by verdant valleys and ancient...
View ArticleMisano MotoGP Photos – Friday by Tony Goldsmith
Photo: © 2016 Tony Goldsmith / www.tonygoldsmith.net – All Rights Reserved Tony Goldsmith is an Isle of Man based freelance motorcycle racing photographer specializing in MotoGP and the Isle of Man TT...
View ArticleFriday MotoGP Summary at Misano: Surprises, Fast Yamahas, On-Track Disputes,...
Every day that sees MotoGP motorcycles circulating in earnest is an interesting day, but some are more interesting than others. Friday at Misano was one of those days which last, throwing up surprises...
View ArticleMisano MotoGP Photos – Saturday by Tony Goldsmith
Photos: © 2016 Tony Goldsmith / www.tonygoldsmith.net – All Rights Reserved Tony Goldsmith is an Isle of Man based freelance motorcycle racing photographer specializing in MotoGP and the Isle of Man TT...
View ArticleSaturday MotoGP Summary at Misano: Fast Laps, The Definition of Legal, & The...
It is hard to overstate just how important pole position is at Misano. It is a tight and tortuous track, with few opportunities to pass. Small differences in practice and qualifying become magnified...
View ArticleMisano MotoGP Photos – Sunday by Tony Goldsmith
Tony Goldsmith is an Isle of Man based freelance motorcycle racing photographer specializing in MotoGP and the Isle of Man TT races. The post Misano MotoGP Photos – Sunday by Tony Goldsmith appeared...
View ArticleMotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP
Get ready for the San Marino GP at Misano with this MotoGP preview. The post MotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.
View ArticleThursday MotoGP Summary at Misano: Soaking Silverstone, Aprilia’s Woes, &...
Before even a lap has been turned at the San Marino GP, there is already plenty of action in Misano, as much was said during the pre-event press conference. The post Thursday MotoGP Summary at Misano:...
View ArticleMotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP
MotoGP heads to the Rimini Coast of Italy, for the San Marino GP this weekend. Here is a preview of what to expect at the track. The post MotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP appeared first on Asphalt...
View ArticleMotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP: Rossi’s Home Race, Dovizioso Returns, &...
Here are the headlines to follow as MotoGP heads to the Misano World Circuit for the San Marino GP. The post MotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP: Rossi’s Home Race, Dovizioso Returns, & Michelin...
View ArticleFriday MotoGP Summary at the San Marino GP: A Fast Maverick
Mixed conditions make for some interesting MotoGP results for Friday at the San Marino GP. David gives us the lowdown from Misano. The post Friday MotoGP Summary at the San Marino GP: A Fast Maverick...
View ArticlePaddock Pass Podcast Episode 293 – Misano MotoGP Preview
The latest from the Paddock Pass Podcast sees the guys looking at the MotoGP rider market and previewing the upcoming San Marino GP. The post Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 293 – Misano MotoGP Preview...
View ArticleMotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP: A Yamaha in Ducati’s Den
David previews for us this weekend's MotoGP round - the San Marino GP at Misano, Italy. Can Fabio Quartararo upset Ducati's home track advantage? The post MotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP: A Yamaha...
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