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MotoGP aero history

These so-called ‘dustbin’ fairings were painstakingly constructed from hand-beaten aluminium and increased speeds significantly. But they were banned at the end of the 1957 season because they were…
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MotoGP aerodynamic revolution

Last year’s MotoGP aerodynamic revolution was bolt-on winglets. Now, in 2017, the real aero race has begun. Protruding winglets were banned last autumn on safety…
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Viñales vs Rossi for the FrenchGP

The first Movistar Yamaha duel of the season saw Maverick Viñales the man to take the stunning 500th win for Yamaha after a clash of the titans at…
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Remy finishes 20th

The 2.6 mile circuit had been resurfaced for 2017 and lap times were significantly faster than 12 months ago. Starting the weekend steadily, Remy overcame the mixed conditions…
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Sombre undertone at French MotoGP

Hayden collided with a car while training on his bicycle at Misano Adriatico, and suffered serious head and chest injuries, as well as several fractures. The 35-year-old was lying in…
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Miller bruised and shaken

The fully resurfaced Le Mans circuit won praise for improved grip in both wet and dry conditions from all riders, but still claimed MotoGP’s Jack Miller, fastest after fitting slicks…
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QUALIFYING FRENCH MOTOGP

QUALIFYING FRENCH MOTOGP – Maverick Vinales came out narrowly on top of an all-Yamaha front row for tomorrow’s French GP, with Movistar Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi just over a tenth…
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Riders thoughts are with Nicky Hayden

The Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena (Italy), where Nicky Hayden is currently in intensive care, released the following statement: “The clinical picture of Nicky Hayden remains unchanged. His condition…
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Jack Miller tops FP1 by more than one second in the wet weather

FP1 at the HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France started wet and was eventually just dry enough for slicks for those who dared – and Jack Miller did,…
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Home heroes and history makers arrive in Le Mans

Le Mans is a truly legendary venue for racing, in the Loire region of France and only a couple of hours from the City of Light, Paris. The…
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Viñales and Marquez split by only 0.002 in the post-race Jerez Test

After Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) took his first win of the year on Sunday, bikes were back out on track the following day for the Jerez Test…
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Miller fined for Spanish GP stoush

Australia’s Jack Miller (MarcVDS Honda) was fined €1000 ($1483) for shoving Álvaro Bautista (Aspar Racing Team) and kicking his bike after being taken out of the opening laps…