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Rossi and Lorenzo show moves on to Le Mans

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:00 PM

Fiat Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo travel to the legendary Le Mans circuit this weekend looking to continue their trailblazing start to the 2008 MotoGP World Championship after dominating the headlines over the opening four rounds. The pair have three pole positions, seven podiums and two wins to their credit so far - securin

Update on Lorenzo's ankle injuries

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

Having flown straight back to Spain on Sunday night following his stunning ride to fourth place in Shanghai last weekend, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo visited the Dexeus Institue in Barcelona on Monday morning for further examination by world-renowned specialist Dr. Xavier Mir.

Giggle becomes official Fiat Yamaha Team paddock scooter

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:01:00

The fantastic and unique-styled Yamaha Giggle has been given a thorough stamp of approval thanks to its official adoption by the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team. The retro-sculpted 50cc fuel-injected four-stroke will carry the personnel of the factory squad around the circuits and paddocks of the 2008 MotoGP championship and no doubt the manageable en

Perfect ride in China sees Rossi to top of the podium

Sat, 4 May 2008 01:00:00 PM

Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi took an impressive victory in Shanghai today, his second at the circuit having won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix with Yamaha in 2005. It was Rossi’s 89th career victory but his first in seven races, since Estoril last year, as well as his first on Bridgestone tyres.

Edwards surges to stunning Shanghai pole position

Sat, 3 May 2008 01:00:00 PM

Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards produced a brilliant late attack to claim pole position for tomorrow’s 22-lap China MotoGP clash in Shanghai. Edwards powered his Tech 3 YZR-M1 to a best lap of 1.58.139, which makes the American the fastest rider ever to lap the challenging 5.281km circuit. Edwards’ best time comfortably

Rossi fastest in free practice

Fri, 2 May 2008 01:00:00 PM

Valentino Rossi made a strong start to his Chinese challenge in Shanghai today, finishing on top of the combined standings as the only rider to dip under the 1’59 mark. High temperatures are set to continue tomorrow but a strong chance of rain on Sunday could turn the race into a mirror of 2005, when Rossi won a soaking i

Fiat Yamaha pair going for gold as MotoGP returns to China

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PM

With just three months remaining before the city of Beijing plays host to the XXIX edition of the Olympic Games, China opens its doors to an equally talented array of athletes and a similarly historic championship this weekend as the MotoGP World Championship lands in Shanghai for the fourth round of an already intriguing

2008 JOGRR MotoGP: Three year at the top

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:01:00

On 27 March 2008 at the 2008 Jerez Moto GP, MotoGP organization Dorna Sports formally named Yamaha’s JogRR MotoGP scooter as the MotoGP World Championship’s official paddock bike for the third year in a row.

Lorenzo receovering well after successful operation on right arm

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo is recovering well after undergoing a successful operation on his right arm. The 20-year-old has suffered from pain due to Compartmental Syndrome, often referred to as ‘Arm Pump’, during the first three races and the operation was performed yesterday afternoon by Dr. Xavier Mir, head o

Valuable day's work for Rossi sets him up for Chinese challenge

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:01:00

After his hard fought third in yesterday’s Portuguese Grand Prix, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi was back out on track today for a one-day test at Estoril. The team are anxious to take every chance to continue the crucial development process between the Yamaha M1 and the Bridgestone tyres and today’s test was focu