Publication: Crash.net

First Reported 12 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 Documents

Alonso fastest in curtailed first session

Just as he had on home soil a fortnight ago, Fernando Alonso claimed early honours as the F1 circus hit the streets of Monaco for an opening free practice session ultimately cut short when oil was laid through the tunnel by Heikki Kovalainen's expiring ... [ Published 12 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Monaco

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 2 Documents

Jenson Button

Button: There's still room for improvement

Jenson Button was much happier with his car this afternoon in second practice for this Sunday's , and while he conceded there is still room to improve the set-up, he added they know what direction to take.Button was only 13th this morning in FP1, but ... [ Published 6 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Supersoft

First Reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 Documents

Ducati Motor Holdings SpA

Aluminium swing-arm among Ducati developments

Among the developments on offer for factory Ducati race riders Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden at Mugello this week was a new aluminum swing-arm.The swing-arm, which could replace the current carbon-fibre design, was confirmed by Ducati Corse General ... [ Published 6 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Ducati Motor Holdings SpA, Aluminium, Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden

First Reported 12 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 Documents

Noriyuki Haga

Haga praises close BSB competition

Noriyuki Haga has come out in praise for the British Superbike Championship, insisting it is closer than many other series around the world.The Japanese rider has been making steady gains since joining the British domestic championship, the former WSBK ... [ Published 12 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Noriyuki Haga

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 Documents

Cosworth

Monaco GP, Monte Carlo - Thursday free practice (combined times)

1. Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1m 15.746s2. Romain Grosjean France Lotus-Renault 1m 16.138s3. Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 16.265s*4. Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 16.602s5. Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber-Ferrari 1m 16.711s*6. ... [ Published 9 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Monte Carlo (Monaco), Monaco, Cosworth, Germany

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 Documents

Austin investor McCombs in for 'full ticket'

Circuit of the Americas investor Red McCombs has said that he has no intention of selling his stake in the project to originator Tavo Hellmund, and remains committed to funding the proposed home of the US Grand Prix.The promise comes despite the billionaire ... [ Published 9 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Billy Joe McCombs, Austin, Deadline, Management Team

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 Documents

New protest threat for F1?

Having left the unrest of Bahrain in the rear view mirror, F1 could have been forgiven for thinking that threats of disruption were over for another year, only for a new problem to rear its head.This time, the disruption could come from disaffected students ... [ Published 9 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: protest, Threat, Montreal, Gilles Villeneuve

First Reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 Documents

Local rookie Hopkins set for racing return

John Hopkins says he excited to be competing on home soil ahead of the sixth World Superbike round at , even if he has never actually raced around the Utah circuit.Hopkins has endured a fraught start to his 2012 campaign having now skipped both Phillip ... [ Published 12 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: John Hopkins, Phillip Island

First Reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 Documents

Moto2: Simeon to miss Catalunya, replacement sought

Tech 3 Moto2 rider's Xavier Simeon will not participate in next weekend's Catalan Grand Prix due to injuries suffered during last weekend's Le Mans round.The Belgian broke bones in his left hand and foot after a heavy qualifying accident in Le Mans last ... [ Published 12 hours ago by Crash.net ]

First Reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 Documents

Stoner to Crutchlow: I still use the old brakes

MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has told Cal Crutchlow not to assume he would be better off with the new Brembo brakes.The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team has not purchased the latest equipment, but Crutchlow's team-mate Andrea Dovizioso has apparently ... [ Published 12 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Cal Crutchlow, Casey Stoner, Andrea Dovizioso, Brembo

First Reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 Documents

Biaggi: Things have become complicated

World Superbike Championship leader Max Biaggi says this year's series has been 'complicated' by the increased competitiveness of his rivals, the 2010 title winner suggesting it is becoming harder to challenge for victory.The Italian retained his slim ... [ Published 13 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Max Biaggi, Tom Sykes, Aprilia

First Reported 16 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 Documents

Schumacher: Stoner young enough for sabbatical

F1 legend Michael Schumacher believes Casey Stoner will have plenty of time to make a MotoGP comeback, should the reigning double champion change his mind about retirement.While some, including countryman Mick Doohan, have suggested Stoner could be tempted ... [ Published 15 hours ago by Crash.net ]

Entities: Casey Stoner, Michael Schumacher, Mick Doohan, Kimi Räikkönen

Quotes

..."At Oulton Park we were on the podium so of course that is my aim for every round," the Swan Yamaha rider said. "I tested for the first time at Snetterton before the start of the season and since then we have been to different circuits and we have made improvements. "There are many fast riders in this championship; in other championships there are almost two levels whereas BSB is closer. I will be fighting again for the Swan Yamaha team because I am here to get results.""

Haga praises close BSB competition [Crash.net - 12 hours ago]

..."The race in the USA is always a special round because it's different than the classic structure of the European rounds," the Aprilia rider said. "I like this track. It's very technical and the fact that we have always had good results here attests to that. "This year things have become complicated. There are more contenders for the podium and staying up front has become more and more difficult. We have the potential to do it, if we get off on the right foot straight away."Biaggi, who is five points ahead of Kawasaki's Tom Sykes in the overall standings, is now the only rider to have scored in each race this season."

Biaggi: Things have become complicated [Crash.net - 13 hours ago]

...have dropped Rutter to 13th in the overall standings, but he is refreshed and ready for Snetterton following a successful North West 200 campaign. "Snetterton comes right in the middle of a hectic few weeks for me. After a fantastic time at the North WestNorth West 200 last weekend, we were able to gain some useful information about the Bathams Kawasaki Superbike which we hope we can use here. "I'll have no rest after Sunday's races as I'll be heading off to the Isle of Man TT - as practice begins on Monday! Despite competing in the road races, BSB is so important to me and I'm hoping I'll be able to transfer the success of the North West to the fast Snetterton circuit.""

Rutter to go solo for MSS Bathams Kawasaki [Crash.net - 14 hours ago]

...by announcing that he would be quitting the sport at the end of the season, but insisted that their reasons for stepping back were different. "My feeling is that most of those who have a little bit of involvement [in the sport] were surprised [by Stoner's decision]" he admitted, "So was I, but then you have to respect that...

Schumacher: Draw no parallels with Stoner [Crash.net - 16 hours ago]

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