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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bridgestone 2009 season review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-2009-season-review-2009-11-26/</link>
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2009 MotoGP season review with Hiroshi Yasukawa, Director of Bridgestone Motorsport


The 2009 MotoGP season was the first for Bridgestone as the series' Official Tyre Supplier. This meant that rather
than supporting seven teams and a total of thirteen riders by the end of last year, Bridgestone supplied tyres and
provided support to every team and rider on the grid. In total there ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-2009-season-review-2009-11-26/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rizla Suzuki Estoril test summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-estoril-test-summary/</link>
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Bautista continues his Suzuki education


Alvaro Bautista's graduation from 250cc to the premier class continued this
week, with the Spanish rider undertaking his second test on the factory
Suzuki prototype.


Having experienced his first action on the 800cc machine during the Valencia
test earlier in the month, Bautista travelled to Portugal with Aoki to get
some valuable track time ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-estoril-test-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gresini Racing Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/gresini-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
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MELANDRI AND SIMONCELLI MAKE PROGRESS ON SECOND DAY OF TESTS AT VALENCIA


Marco Melandri and Marco Simoncelli continued to improve their feeling with
the bikes they will use to contest the 2010 MotoGP World Championship today
on the second day of testing at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia.
Taking to the track in the late morning sunshine as track temperatures
slowly rose to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/gresini-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Honda Valencia test notes 2009-11-11]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</guid>
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Honda riders complete successful three-day MotoGP test at Valencia


The final day of the three-day MotoGP test at the 4.005km Valencia circuit
was run in warm and sunny spring like weather that raised the track
temperature and helped riders get the best from their tyres.


Repsol Honda men, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, were the fastest RCV
riders on the final day of the test ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gresini Racing Valencia test notes 2009-11-11]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/gresini-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/gresini-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</guid>
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SHORT BUT INTENSE FINAL DAY AT VALENCIA FOR TWO MARCOS


The third day of testing at Valencia was short but intense for Marco
Melandri and Marco Simoncelli, with the track open from 10am to 1pm but
action not getting underway until the asphalt was up to an acceptable
temperature at around 11am. However, it was a positive couple of hours for
the pair, who improved their lap times from ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/gresini-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Repsol Honda Valencia test notes 2009-11-11]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</guid>
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The Repsol Honda Team wrapped up the 2009 season with a strong showing on
the final morning of MotoGP testing in Valencia. Both Dani Pedrosa and
Andrea Dovizioso made further progress aboard the 2010-spec RC212V,
significantly improving their lap times and completing a highly-valuable
three days at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, scene of Pedrosa win in Sunday's
final Grand Prix of the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bridgestone Valencia test summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-valencia-test-summary-2009-11-13/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-valencia-test-summary-2009-11-13/</guid>
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Bridgestone concludes 2009 with successful test and tyre compound debut


The final grand prix of the 2009 MotoGP season was followed immediately by a three day test at the Valencia circuit
at   which   all   of   next   year's   MotoGP   entrants   participated.   There   were   four   250cc   graduates   including
recently-crowned  World  Champion  Hiroshi  Aoyama,  and  Superbike ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-valencia-test-summary-2009-11-13/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ducati Valencia test notes 2009-11-11]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</guid>
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POSITIVE END TO FINAL TEST OF 2009 FOR DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM



The Ducati Marlboro Team completed its final test session of 2009 in
positive fashion today as Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden ended up fastest
and third fastest respectively on the time sheets at Valencia.


The pair have been impressed with the updates to their machine brought to
the circuit by Filippo Preziosi and the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pramac Racing Valencia test notes 2009-11-11]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</link>
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MOTOGP 2009 SEASON ENDS. GREAT HOPES FOR THE PRAMAC RACING TEAM FUTURE


The MotoGP 2009 season ended after three days of testing on the circuit of
Valencia, Spain. The riders of the Pramac Racing Team, Mika Kallio and Aleix
Espargaro, have closed down with really interesting lap times that give
positive hopes for next season. Mika has registered lap times by a second
lower compared ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rizla Suzuki Valencia test notes 2009-11-11]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/</guid>
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Bautista ends Valencia test on a roll


Alvaro Bautista has completed his first test onboard the Suzuki GSV-R by
continuing to improve on his lap-times at a sunny Valencia today.


Bautista recorded a best time of 1'34.163 from his 41 laps during the
final morning session of the three-day test, almost half-of-a-second
quicker than he managed yesterday. He finished his first experience ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-11/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Honda Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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Pedrosa and Dovizioso take a 'Step by Step' approach to testing the 2010
RC212V


When the MotoGP riders arrived at the track for the second day of the
planned three-day test they were pleased to find track and weather
conditions were much improved on yesterdays cool and blustery experience at
the 4.005 km grand prix venue. The warmer track top temperatures was
reflected by the lap ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Repsol Honda Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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The Repsol Honda Team today joined most of the MotoGP field at the Valencia
circuit as the final test of the 2009 season continued. Staring at around
11am, both Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso ran through a useful testing
programme today and declared themselves satisfied with progress.


Today's mission for the factory Honda pair was not to pursue outright
fastest laps, but instead ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tech 3 Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/tech-3-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/tech-3-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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Super Spies shines at Valencia test


Ben Spies played a starring role on the second day of MotoGP testing in
Valencia today, the Texan producing another confident and assured
performance on his Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YZR-M1 machine.


Making only his fifth appearance on board Yamaha's YZR-M1 machine, the
25-year-old continued his seamless transition from World Superbikes to
finish ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/tech-3-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fiat Yamaha Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fiat-yamaha-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fiat-yamaha-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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Season ends with successful test in Valencia


A year of hard work finally came to an end for the Fiat Yamaha Team today
with the last day of testing in Valencia. Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino
Rossi finished the day first and third, signing off for the winter in
strong form.


Both riders continued to work on the new evolution YZR-M1, as well as
doing some laps on their 2009 bikes in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fiat-yamaha-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LCR Honda Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lcr-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lcr-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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DE PUNIET LEAVES VALENCIA CIRCUIT WITH THE 7th LAP TIME


Valencia, 10 November: After Sunday's ultimate round of the season premier
class riders and team are having three additional days on-track work at
Ricardo Tormo circuit. Second day of testing at the 4.005 km circuit
concluded today with Lorenzo on the top of the timesheets with the best time
of 1'31.939. Yesterday testing ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lcr-honda-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ducati Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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CASEY STONER AND NICKY HAYDEN IN TOP FIVE ON SECOND DAY OF VALENCIA TEST



Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden ended the second day of testing at Valencia
inside the top five fastest riders on track.


Both riders began lapping at around midday because even though the sun
was out and the wind had dropped this morning compared to yesterday the
track surface was still cold. Stoner finished ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rizla Suzuki Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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Big steps for both riders at Valencia test


Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista continued in a positive direction
during the penultimate day of testing at Valencia, as the pair made use
of the improved conditions in Spain today.


Capirossi (1'33.211, 58 laps) produced his quickest ever lap on a Suzuki
GSV-R around the 4,005m Ricardo Tormo circuit on race tyres, as he
resumed from ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rizla-suzuki-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pramac Racing Valencia test notes 2009-11-10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/</guid>
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KALLIO AND ESPARGARO' IMPROVE THEIR LAP TIMES IN THE SECOND DAY OF
TESTING IN VALENCIA


Fabiano Sterlacchini - Pramac Racing Technical Director


"It was a very positive day. Mika wanted to try many different technical
solutions, including the aluminum swingarm, which gave positive
feedbacks. It seems that Mika is better with this set-up and we will
continue to work towards this ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-racing-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-10/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Valencian GP: Bridgestone debrief]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/valencian-gp-bridgestone-debrief/</link>
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Valencia Grand Prix debrief with Tohru Ubukata


Bridgestone slick compounds available:
Front: Soft, Medium.
Rear: Medium, Hard (asymmetric)


The last grand prix of the 2009 MotoGP season was won by Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa. It was the second victory
for the Spaniard on Bridgestone tyres, and after Ducati Team's Casey Stoner crashed on the warm-up lap and was
ruled  out  of  the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/valencian-gp-bridgestone-debrief/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ducati Valencia test notes 2009-11-09]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-09/</link>
      <guid>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-09/</guid>
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DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM START WORK FOR 2010



Less than 24 hours after the 2009 season had concluded the Ducati
Marlboro Team was back on track at Valencia as Casey Stoner and Nicky
Hayden completed their first day of testing for the 2010. Warm sunshine
and strong winds welcomed the riders onto the track for the afternoon
session, with a full day's work scheduled for Tuesday and another ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-valencia-test-notes-2009-11-09/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
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