The final chapter of one particular MotoGP trilogy will be written at Montmeló this weekend as the Grand Prix of Catalaunya marks the third race in as many weekends and the seventh round of the 2010 season. Running slightly later in the year than usual, the hot Spanish summer is guaranteed to ensure temperatures rise [...]
After two commanding wins in a row at Silverstone and Assen over the last two weekends, Jorge Lorenzo lands in his home city of Barcelona this weekend with a championship lead of 47 points and a plan to delight his Spanish fans with another win on home soil. He has flown the Fiat Yamaha flag [...]
There will be no rest for the MotoGP paddock until the end of this weekend as the first third of the season reaches an exhausting climax with the third race in as many weekends. The strong Spanish contingent in the 125cc class remained unfazed, however, as they head for home territory and the Grand Prix [...]
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A home Grand Prix is always a very special occasion for every rider and coming to Catalunya after three consecutive victories it feels no different for Marc Marquez. Here’s what he has to say about the track and his memories of it. What is your relationship with this circuit? When did you first set foot [...]
Toni Elias makes the short trip from his Manresa home to the Montmelò circuit this weekend, where he is planning for success in his home Grand Prix. The Catalan favourite has only been on the podium here twice in the past – once in 125 and once in 250 – and he is determined to [...]
Pons Racing has published an in-depth interview with Axel Pons ahead of the Catalunya GP this weekend. Unfortunately Axel won’t be able to ride at his home race due to injuries, but he is still optimistic and looks forward to the future. At just 19 years of age, Axel Pons is one of the youngest [...]
The Pons Moto2 Team has announced that Carmelo Morales will ride Axel Pons’ bike at this weekend’s Catalunya GP. The 2009 Spanish Superstock Extreme Champion currently rides in the Moto2 class of the Spanish Championship and has plenty of experience with the type of bike, albeit with different tyres and chassis. But the 31-year-old is [...]
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Álvaro Bautista and the Rizla Suzuki team are heading to Spain for his home Grand Prix this weekend to be held at Montmelo near Barcelona. Bautista comes from Talavera de la Reina near Madrid and although there will be four Grands Prix held in Spain this year; the 25-year-old is focusing on the next race [...]
It’s now been confirmed that Axel Pons won’t be able to ride at his home Grand Prix in Catalunya this weekend. The son of team owner Sito Pons crashed in the qualifying session at Assen last Friday and broke the radius in both arms. Further examination at the Dexeus clinic in Barcelona today showed the [...]
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