Tag: Dorna
Major Changes Could Be Coming To World Superbike
World Superbike will start its 2013 motorsports season in the coming months, but rumors are swirling that this could be the last year for the series fans know and love.
MotoGP And World Superbike Come Together
Two of the top motorcycle series are now together under a single organization.
USA To Host Three Rounds Of MotoGP In 2013
Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, announced that it would host a round of the MotoGP World Championship in 2013.
MotoGP Likely Done With “Rookie Rule”
The oft-criticized “Rookie Rule” in MotoGP may be on the outs soon enough if Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpleta has his way, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Band To Release Single In Support Of Marco Simoncelli Foundation
The motorsports world was stunned last year by the death of MotoGP racer Marco Simoncelli after a crash on the track. Now, a Manchester-based band, The Rainband, plans to release a single in honor of the late rider that will support the charity set up in his name. The Rainband tells Crash.net they plan to [...]
Paolo Flammini Speaks On Tension Between MotoGP, World Superbike
The world of motorsports promoting is a complicated one, and for evidence of that look no further than the World Superbike and MotoGP series. These two competitions are similar in many regards, but were considered to be entirely separate for years, as the barrier to entry for MotoGP meant that only the very top riders [...]
Carmelo Ezpeleta Pushes Forward With MotoGP Changes, Despite Manufacturer Resistance
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta is responsible for MotoGP, which can make him a target of criticism. One controversial move instituted by Dorna and Ezpeleta is the introduction of new Claiming Rule Teams (CRTs) to the field for the 2012 season. The goal is to make the racing more interesting and allow for a larger grid, [...]
Dorna CEO Talks MotoGP Future
MotoGP is obviously changing this year, with the introduction of 1000cc engines and new Claiming Rule Teams (CRT) opening up the field for the first time in ages. However, if Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has his way, there will be even more changes in 2013. Ezpeleta is on a mission to change the series back [...]
MotoGP Will Return To Jerez
MotoGP organizers Dorna have announced a new deal reached with Circuito de Jerez, which will ensure that the track is on the schedule for the upcoming 2012 season. Jerez’ status as a MotoGP track has been up in the air lately, as the locale has been strapped for cash in recent years. Extensive renovations have [...]
Paolo Flammini Clarifies World Superbike Future
With Claiming Rule Teams (CRTs) set to add to the MotoGP grid in the near future, some have questioned the future of the World Superbike series. With the need for additional riders and less powerful bikes, many believe that there will be an exodus of teams and riders from World Superbike to MotoGP to take [...]





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