Bandar Seri Begawan - Plans are in the works for Brunei to send the national karate-do team to train in Iran.With four exponents, the team were the largest represented among the four sports that the country sent to the Nov 12-27 Guangzhou Asian Games in China.But not only did they return empty-handed, they also failed to win a single match - hardly...
Ruben Xaus to join Ten Kate Honda?
By Michael GuySpaniard Ruben Xaus is set to become the second rider in the Ten Kate Honda WSB team to ride alongside Brit Jonathan Rea in 2011. The 32 year old Spaniard is reported to have signed a deal this week that will see campaign the proven CBR1000RR.Xaus, an 11 time WSB race winner and former title contender has had two tough seasons riding...
Casey Stoner: Winning harder for Rossi at Ducati
By Matthew BirtCasey Stoner reckons competition in MotoGP is now so fierce that Valentino Rossi won’t be a consistent winner at Ducati.When Rossi quit Honda to join Yamaha at the end of 2003, the Italian was instantly able to consistently fight for victories and won the title at his first attempt on a YZR-M1 machine in 2004.But Stoner, who has made...
Melandri on the pace in Valencia
By Michael GuyMarco Melandri and Eugene Laverty concluded a successful one-day test at Valencia today with the Italian posting impressive lap times during his first ever ride on a Superbike.Riding a black and white factory Yamaha R1 the 28 year old Italian set a competitive 1.34.5 on a race tyre before posting a fast 133.9 on a qualifier.Melandri has...
Scott Redding catches attention of Ducati
By Matthew BirtScott Redding is already being closely monitored by Ducati management after his stunning debut Moto2 campaign in 2010.Ducati boss Vittoriano Guareschi spoke of his admiration for the 17-year-old after he claimed third place in Indianapolis and then a brilliant second behind experienced Italian Alex de Angelis in Australia.Six front row...
Michelin planning MotoGP return in 2012?
By Matthew BirtMichelin is plotting a shock return to the MotoGP world championship, MCN has learned.The French factory hasn’t raced in MotoGP since the end of 2008 when the premier class switched to a controversial single tyre format.Bridgestone was the only company to bid for the contract but rumours recently emerged that Michelin is contemplating...
Expect Rossi to be Competitive Immediately on the Ducati
With the big news finally out that Rossi is Red, talk will now turn to how competitive Valentino Rossi will be on the Ducati Desmosedici, a bike that only Casey Stoner has tamed in the 800cc era. A comparison to the situation with the Honda to Yamaha switch in 2004 indicates there is little to be concerned about.The Ducati Desmosedici has been criticized...