News for 'moto-gp'

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Doha Moto GP night race

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Doha Moto GP night race

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Reader Vilas Deshmukh sent us this picture from Doha, Qatar.

Stoner wins to pull level with Lorenzo

Stoner wins to pull level with Lorenzo

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Australian Casey Stoner ran away with the Dutch GP on Saturday to go level with Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo at the top of the MotoGP championship after the Spaniard was taken out at the first corner.

Marquez roars to record-equalling 12th win

Marquez roars to record-equalling 12th win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won a season record-equalling 12th MotoGP race with victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Marquez grabs pole in Texas after pit lane sprint

Marquez grabs pole in Texas after pit lane sprint

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez took pole position at the Grand Prix of the Americas with seconds to spare on Saturday after clambering over a wall and sprinting down pitlane to jump on his spare Honda.

Suzuki Gixxer SF launched in India

Suzuki Gixxer SF launched in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The impressive riding dynamics of the Gixxer now get a sporty full fairing that makes this 155cc offering from Suzuki a lot more desirable, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

The podium finishers of the inaugural India Grand Prix, on Sunday, remembered IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon and Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli who died recently in car crashes, with second-placed Jenson Button dedicating the race to the two drivers.

PHOTOS: Rossi reigns in Argentina after Marquez crashes out

PHOTOS: Rossi reigns in Argentina after Marquez crashes out

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Italian Valentino Rossi emerged triumphant in the Argentine MotoGP Grand Prix despite a clash with World champion Marc Marquez in the second-last lap which saw the Spaniard crash out.

Ferrari want Rossi in third car for next year

Ferrari want Rossi in third car for next year

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Ferrari still want MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi to race for them next year if they manage to change Formula One rules and enter a third car.

Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP

Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the U.S. MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, the Spaniard's first victory in over a year, by holding off a late challenge from world champion and current leader Valentino Rossi.

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

I hope to race in India someday: Rossi

I hope to race in India someday: Rossi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Considered the fastest man on two wheels, nine-time MotoGP world champion biker Valentino Rossi wants to strut his stuff in India too, if the country hosts a Grand Prix in future.

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Italian great Valentino Rossi was knocked unconscious in a MotoGP crash in Spain on Sunday and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks that ruled out serious injury.

Rossi snaps Stoner's winning streak

Rossi snaps Stoner's winning streak

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Valentino Rossi ended Australian Casey Stoner's winning streak on Sunday with victory at the US MotoGP.

Rossi extends Yamaha contract

Rossi extends Yamaha contract

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Italian Valentino Rossi extended his contract with Yamaha to the end of 2008.

McWilliams in hospital after crash in Jerez

McWilliams in hospital after crash in Jerez

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Northern Irish rider Jeremy McWilliams suffered multiple injuries in a crash during testing at the MotoGP circuit in the southern Spanish city of Jerez on Thursday.

Rossi extends Yamaha deal for 2006

Rossi extends Yamaha deal for 2006

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

High five for Rossi in Italy

High five for Rossi in Italy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

Valentino Rossi made it five MotoGP wins in a row at the Italian Grand Prix

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Doriano Romboni dies at Simoncelli tribute event

Doriano Romboni dies at Simoncelli tribute event

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Italian racer Doriano Romboni died on Saturday after being struck by another rider's bike at an event in memory of late compatriot Marco Simoncelli, who was killed in a similar fashion two years ago.

Rossi set for stunning return after double leg fracture

Rossi set for stunning return after double leg fracture

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Italian great Valentino Rossi has not ruled out a return to MotoGP in Spain this weekend, three weeks after breaking his right leg, after getting back on a bike for some test laps on Monday.

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

Spanish Moto2 rider Salom dies in crash

Spanish Moto2 rider Salom dies in crash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom has died after crashing during a free practice session at the Catalunya Grand Prix, world championship organisers said on Friday. "Following an incident during today's Moto2 Free Practice 2 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Luis Salom (SAG Team)," MotoGP said in a statement. Salom, 24, was taken to a hospital after the crash where he underwent surgery.

Sports Shorts: Pedrosa wins to end Marquez's run of victories

Sports Shorts: Pedrosa wins to end Marquez's run of victories

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Dani Pedrosa ended Honda team mate Marc Marquez's hopes of winning 11 consecutive MotoGP races this season with victory at the Czech Republic Grand Prix on Sunday.

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

Sports shorts: Another top-10 finish for Aditi

Sports shorts: Another top-10 finish for Aditi

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok notched up her second successive top-10 finish by finishing tied-sixth at the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic, in Texas.

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Pedrosa weathers storm to claim Malaysia victory

Pedrosa weathers storm to claim Malaysia victory

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Dani Pedrosa put on a wet-weather master class to capture a rain-shortened Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday and keep the pressure on MotoGP championship leader Jorge Lorenzo after notching a fifth victory in six races.

Record lap puts Lorenzo on pole in Malaysia

Record lap puts Lorenzo on pole in Malaysia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Jorge Lorenzo's record-shattering late burst put the MotoGP championship leader on pole position for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

Which Dhoni avatar do you like?

Which Dhoni avatar do you like?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tell us which Mahi avatar you like best!

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Formula One will have 20 races next year and not the record 21 listed on a calendar published last week, according to International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt.

Simoncelli's team pull out of Valencia GP

Simoncelli's team pull out of Valencia GP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Honda Gresini have pulled out of the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix following the death of Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli in Malaysia on Sunday.

You have to take your chances on the track: Chandhok

You have to take your chances on the track: Chandhok

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The recent deaths of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli may have reignited the debate about improving safety measures in motorsport but Indian racer Karun Chandhok believes that focusing too much on them would take away the excitement from Formula One.

Rossi retirement denied after Simoncelli death

Rossi retirement denied after Simoncelli death

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

MotoGP great Valentino Rossi will not be retiring from the sport in the wake of friend Marco Simoncelli dying after a crash with his fellow Italian, Rossi's mentor said Monday.

Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death

Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Motorsport was plunged into more grief and introspection on Sunday by a second death in a week amid intensified concern for safety standards in all forms of racing around the world.

Simoncelli dies after Sepang crash

Simoncelli dies after Sepang crash

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli has died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday.

Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP

Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Mahindra Racing enter the Italian Grand Prix with Indian rider Sarath Kumar partnering Riccardo Moretti.

Lewis Hamilton accepts the risks of racing

Lewis Hamilton accepts the risks of racing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has said he accepts the risk of dying in a Formula One car as he follows his passion for racing to the limit.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much'

'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday, completing a harrowing week for motorsport after British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon lost his life last weekend.