Unable to repeat his Qatar dominance in Japan, Casey Stoner was nonetheless positive about his fourth place at round two.
Having started in second position at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit on Sunday in the second MotoGP race of 2009, Casey Stoner was looking for more than his eventual fourth place at the Japanese venue, especially [...]
The Dutch crowds were witness to two spectacular Superbike races today at the historic TT circuit and Noriyuki Haga (Ducati Xerox) followed up a second place finish in Race 1 with a brilliant victory in Race 2, his second win at this track after the first, achieved nine years back in the year 2000.
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The fastest rider in a specially extended 40 minute MotoGP warm-up at Motegi was Ducati Marlboro’s Casey Stoner.
The rain which caused the cancellation of qualifying at the Polini Grand Prix of Japan returned on Sunday morning at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit, affecting the lap times in the specially lengthened 40 minute MotoGP warm-up, but [...]
Below is a nice and clear view of Sete Gibernau’s Italian flag-themed Desmosedici GP9. Click to enlarge.
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The photos below will give you a clear view and understanding of how Ducati implemented the carbon fiber frame for the Desmosedici GP9. Click to enlarge.
Read what Ducati has to say about their monocoque marvel:
The concept of the engine casing has been the guideline of the Desmosedici project. The objective is to create a chassis [...]
Damn that thing’s sweet. Now that we all know that the Desmosedici GP9’s carbon fiber swing arm works, here are some close-up photos of the swing arm – so you won’t have trouble conceptualizing it in your head. Can’t wait to see these on the production bikes.
All photos courtesy of MotoGP.com. Just click to enlarge.
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The re-scheduled first MotoGP race of 2009 saw Casey Stoner take victory at the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar.
As the action in the premier class of the 2009 FIM MotoGP World Championship finally got underway, at the spectacular Losail International Circuit on Monday night, it was Casey Stoner who took the headlines, completing a [...]
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After a dominant performance in the first MotoGP qualifying session of the year Casey Stoner will get away from pole at the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar.
The 2007 World Champion Casey Stoner will attempt to make it three consecutive season-opening victories in Qatar on Sunday having qualified in pole position at the floodlit Losail International [...]
Casey is on pole once again and is set to win three consecutive opening round victories.
Unfortunately, Nicky Hayden suffered a huge highside at the end of the session and is presently being attended to by doctors. Nicky was conscious.
Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 1:55.286 sec
Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team 1:55.759 sec
Jorge Lorenzo SPA [...]
Casey Stoner continues in control of premier class field in second evening ride in Qatar.
The second MotoGP free practice session for the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar saw Casey Stoner once again sitting pretty at the head of the field, as the Australian shrugged off a response to his Friday dominance made by Valentino Rossi.
Stoner [...]
