Capirossi’s manager says Suzuki will stay
Jan 2, 2009 MotoGP
Loris Capirossi’s manager Carlo Pernat has denied rumours that Suzuki could follow Kawasaki out of MotoGP, and insisted that Capirossi and teammate Chris Vermeulen will be on the grid with Suzuki in 2009
Aspar in talks to run Kawasakis
Jan 2, 2009 MotoGP
Leading 125cc and 250cc team Aspar are working on a deal to run the ex-works Kawasakis in MotoGP this year following the Japanese manufacturer’s decision to quit the series
Wincanton to check again
Jan 2, 2009 Motor Sport
Wincanton are to hold an early morning inspection before deciding whether Saturday’s meeting will go ahead as planned.
Folkestone cleared
Jan 2, 2009 Motor Sport
Folkestone’s Friday meeting will go ahead after a frost-free night at the Kent circuit.
Dakar Rally restarts in South America (AP)
Jan 2, 2009 Motor Sport
Moved from Africa due to the threat of terrorism, the Dakar Rally starts Friday with a symbolic drive in Argentina’s capital before heading out on an adventure that will cover nearly 6,000 miles. The rally crosses the Pampas, heads into Patagonia, arrives at the Andes next Thursday, drives into Chile the following day, cruises alongside the Pacific Ocean for five days and finally heads back to…
Stoner not certain for testing
Jan 2, 2009 Motor Sport
FORMER world MotoGP champion Casey Stoner is still not certain he will be fit for next month’s important pre-season test in Malaysia.
Yamaha backs Rossi’s Superbike plan
Jan 2, 2009 MotoGP
Yamaha team boss Davide Brivio says the manufacturer is doing all it can to grant Valentino Rossi his wish to compete against Troy Bayliss in a World Superbike round this year
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