February 26, 200719 yr MotoGP pre-season testing was brought to a close at the 4.423km Jerez circuit, Spain today as the grand prix teams completed their final three-day winter test session in preparation for the gruelling 18-round world championship series that opens at Doha, Qatar on March 10 - the first ever race under the new 800cc capacity regulations. The next time they meet the fruits of their labours will be tested to the full in one of the most eagerly awaited contests for several years. Winter testing has produced no clear indication of which man or machine starts the season as favourite to win the most coveted title in motorcycle racing. Honda teams and riders completed the winter test programme with solid performances from all RC212V powered machines with Repsol Honda factory team rider Dani Pedrosa setting second fastest time of the day, just 0.133s behind Valentino Rossi. Pedrosa
March 5, 200719 yr Excellent post Andy, thanks very much for that. Having just watched the test session on tv, the thing that most stood out was the small size of the new 800's. Even Pedrosa looked big on his Honda and he's only 5ft tall, the 800 must be tiny.
March 6, 200719 yr Looks like its going to be a cracking season judging by the tests in spain Hope Rossi has better luck this year than last!
March 8, 200719 yr Looks like its going to be a cracking season judging by the tests in spain Hope Rossi has better luck this year than last! B&ll&cks Pitley! Hayden winning was the best thing to happen to MGP. It was looking like a Schumacher show which isn't good for the sport. Let the show begin and may the best man win
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