dorna Articles
Dailies
The Moto3 rulebook
Here it is, the rules that will transform grand prix racing’s smallest class from two-stroke 125s to four-stroke 250s. Other than the obvious two-stroke-racing-dying thing, this appears to be a change for the better. Costs will be controlled through the use of spec components and attainable parts, which should mean better racing, more competition across the field with rider skill, not team budge...
Nov 08, 2010
Dailies
2010 Moto2 grid expanded to 41 riders
Two weeks ago, 47 teams and 91 riders applied for the 2010 Moto2 class. Now, Dorna has granted 27 teams and 41 riders entry, expanding the starting grid from the pre-determined number of 34 riders. A further 10 teams were put on the reserve list, while 10 had their applications rejected. >No word on which teams made the cut, but early speculation suggests that all the MotoGP satellite teams made t...
Jun 15, 2009
Dailies
Aprilia seeks revenge as 47 teams apply for 2010 Moto2
Maybe there's something to all this talk of four-strokes cutting costs after all. 47 teams with a total of 91 riders have applied to race in the 250GP-replacing Moto2 class next year. Only one two-rider team applied to run a 250cc two-stroke instead of the Honda CBR600RR-based four-stroke engine, but that could change if Aprilia has its way. In a move that looks like revenge for all but cutting Ap...
Jun 02, 2009
Dailies
Honda named official engine supplier for 2010 Moto2 class
The FIM announced at the Jerez MotoGP this weekend that Honda has been chosen over Yamaha as the sole enigine supplier for the HondaCup Moto2 class, beginning in 2010. The engines will supposedly be specced to have a little over 150 horsepower at the crank but we could honestly care less.>The FIM has stated the 250cc 2-strokes will be allowed to continue, but none have committed to carry on and we...
May 03, 2009
Dailies
Launch control banned, practices shortened as MotoGP reduces costs
Photo: MilagroMotoGP is banning the use of launch control, limiting the use of other electronics and reducing the number and duration of practice sessions in an effort to make racing cheaper for the remaining teams involved. Last month Kawasaki pulled out of the series citing costs and its rumored several other major manufacturers have struggled to justify the expense. The problem is that while cu...
Feb 18, 2009