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Globe Hopper: Desiree talks politics!
Crash.net , the first website to bring the uncompromising reports of Desiree Crossman, girlfriend of Suzuki star John 'Hopper' Hopkins, to the motorsport world, presents her latest report where she highlights differences between her US homeland and the couple's Austrian base in Europe...
KR V5 race debut this Sunday.
After an impressive first outing at the French GP, followed by a full day of successful testing, the all-new V5 four-stroke Proton KR racer is scheduled to make a full racing debut at this weekend's Italian GP at Mugello.
Chaz checks in: Le Mans.
In the latest of his reports on Crash.net , rising Motorcycle Grand Prix star Chaz Davies reviews round four of the 250cc series, the French Grand Prix, at Le Mans.
Picture: Kenny's new motorhome.
The French Grand Prix saw the race debut of Kenny Roberts Jr's new state-of-the art motorhome (pictured), where the American and his wife Roe will live for the European campaign.
Spanish sweep has Criville on edge of seat.
Alex Criville, Spain's only premier class World Champion, has spoken of his pride at the Spanish domination of the French Grand Prix, Sete Gibernau winning the MotoGP race and following up victories from compatriots Toni Elias and Dani Pedrosa, in the 250cc and 125cc categories respectively.
Hopkins: I can't tell what hurts most.
The French Motorcycle Grand Prix went from bad to worse for Suzuki rider John Hopkins when, having suffered two crashes on Saturday, his race ended after a painful high-side after only two laps of the restart.
Rossi loses race, but enjoys 'show'.
The weather that played a critical part over the whole race weekend at Le Mans again determined events in what turned out to be a stunning French Grand Prix; won eventually by Sete Gibernau, from Valentino Rossi with Alex Barros in third.
Rain interrupts French Grand Prix.
The French Grand Prix has been stopped due to rain on lap 16 of 28, with Valentino Rossi holding a 3secs lead over Alex Barros, Tohru Ukawa, Max Biaggi and Sete Gibernau.
Sete storms two-part thriller.
Sete Gibernau entered the last 4kms of a rain interrupted French Grand Prix right behind reigning World Champion Valentino Rossi, to signal the beginning of a knife-edge last lap battle which would go to the final turn...
Pons chase traction control.
Persistent rainfall throughout the second and final qualifying session at the Le Mans circuit in France prevented Camel Pramac Pons duo Max Biaggi and Tohru Ukawa from improving on their start positions for tomorrow's 28-lap MotoGP race.
Hopper hurts shoulder, Kenny's problems multiply.
Team Suzuki riders John Hopkins and Kenny Roberts Jr will start tomorrow's French GP from the third and fifth rows of the grid, after persistent rain at the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans meant that yesterday's dry-weather times remained unbeaten.
McWilliams: Podium possible if it rains.
Ulsterman Jeremy McWilliams was at home in the pouring rain to easily lead the way in the final qualifying session for the Polini French Grand Prix, at Le Mans, this afternoon (Saturday).
Weather report - French Grand Prix.
After predicting the rain that briefly interrupted normal service at Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix last Sunday, Crash.Net 's weather oracle foresees more of the same affecting this weekend's French MotoGP event at Le Mans. Le Mans, France
Barros brings Yamaha hope.
Only Alex Barros truly threatened Valentino's Rossi's dominance in first practice at le Mans today, briefly dislodging the Honda rider from the top of the time sheets with five minutes remaining only to crash his Yamaha on the very next lap and return to his pit box to see the Italian back in con
Rossi overtakes Schwantz.
After his win last time out at Jerez, Valentino Rossi has moved into 5th place on the all-time premier class win list, having taken one victory more than 1993 World Champion Kevin Schwantz.
Proton V5 is at Le Mans!
After weeks of will they-won't they, Proton Team KR look almost certain to give their V5 its MotoGP debut at Le Mans tomorrow (Friday).
320 million welcomed on board...
Tohru Ukawa might knows he's popular, but even the mild mannered Japanese rider would be surprised to learn that around 320 million people cheered as he suddenly appeared underneath the elbow of Brazilian Alex Barros in Jerez.
Le Mans special for former French resident Nakano.
Following the start of the European session in Jerez a fortnight ago, MotoGP descends on the legendary Le Mans track this weekend, where new d'Ant?n Yamaha rider Shinya Nakano is aiming to restart his season in front of the many fans who remember him from his Tech 3 days.
Proton KR unsure of V5 debut.
The Oxfordshire-based Proton KR team may give their new 990cc four-stroke machine its MotoGP debut at Le Mans after further testing this week.
Thousands honour Kato at Memorial Day.
Friends and fans of Daijiro Kato came to Tokyo in their thousands on Sunday (May 18) to say goodbye to their friend and hero at a special Memorial Day held at the Honda Motor Co headquarters in Aoyama.
Globe Hopper: Monaco and the French Riviera.
Crash.net , the first website to bring the uncompromising reports of Desiree Crossman, girlfriend of Suzuki star John 'Hopper' Hopkins, to the motorsport world, presents her latest report - from the couples brief holiday on the French Riviera, and a day trip to Monaco... "Hello,
Globe Hopper: Movie premiere.
Crash.net , the first website to bring the uncompromising reports of Desiree Crossman, girlfriend of Suzuki star John 'Hopper' Hopkins, to the motorsport world, presents her latest report - from the Cannes premier of the MotoGP move Faster , and meeting a certain Ewan McGregor...
Spanish GP - Have your say... the response.
After losing out to Sete Gibernau in Africa two weeks previously, World Champion Valentino Rossi proved his doubters wrong with a dominate display in last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, beating nearest rival Max Biaggi by 6secs.
Did Octagon initiate WCM disqualification?
The Harris WCM team have revealed to Crash.net that their disqualification by the FIM, on the grounds of alleged technical infringement, followed a complaint by former World Superbike rights holder Octagon.