125CC News
2011, the end of two-stroke racing?
Apr 22nd
It appears that the 125cc World Championship class will continue with two-stroke motors until the end of the 2011 season. In Qatar, Carmelo Ezpeleta said that after this season and into the next, there will be discussions on the matter. It is expected that in 2012 the 125cc category will change to a four-stroke engine category with technology that is derived from dirt bikes. Most top-level motocross bikes have moved to a four-stroke 450cc motor that is much more eco-friendly than their two-stroke counterparts and are quickly becoming the normal in dirt bike races around the world. The other probable More >
The 125cc Championship Contenders Preview
Apr 8th
With one day before official free practice begins for the 2010 125cc world championship begins, the only two-stroke category remaining in the championship looks set to be a stunning battle between top runners. Unlike last year, when Julito Simon went into the season the main title favorite, after showing dominating form in winter testing, this year there are four legitimate contenders to take home the 2010 world championship. For each grand prix, minus Laguna Seca where only the MotoGP class races, the 125cc category should provide an intense and exciting opening to the day, before the Moto2 and MotoGP classes More >
Two new 125cc riders join the grid
Mar 22nd
There has been an addition of two more riders to the 125cc grid this season, which should bring the total number of riders in the category to 26. The first of these is the reigning 2009 (CIV) Italian 125cc national champion, Riccardo Moretti. The Italian has signed for the Fontana Racing team and is a bit older than most others in the class at 25. Fontana is hoping with his age and experience on a 125 machine, he will be able to impress in his debut season at the world championship level. From Ravenna, the same city in Italy as More >
125cc testing notes
Mar 10th
Red Bull Ajo Derbi's Marc Marquez, quickest over the three day test in Jerez
The past couple days have seen us reflect on another 125cc test in Spain. Once again, there was not a lot to report on as the weather played havoc to all three days, like it did in Valencia and to a host of private testing throughout the winter. The 125cc class looks like it is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in years, with four riders all trying to fill three podium spots the entire season while vying for the title. Three feisty More >
Marc Marquez leads day two of 125cc testing
Mar 2nd
The Red Bull Ajo Derbi 125RSA of Marc Marquez
The second of three days of official 125cc ended today in Cheste. Testing has been very hit or miss this offseason in Spain, but luckily today the weather held off so the teams and riders could get some productive work in. There were two sessions held today and with track conditions being a little warmer in the morning, most riders completed more mileage in the first session. Marc Marquez was able to set the fastest time of the day around 10am, in what would be his only session of the day. The More >
Los40 radio station will be present in all three classes
Mar 2nd
Nico Terol, Bancaja Aspar Aprilia. Valencia, Spain
Anybody paying attention to testing today will realize that Spanish sensation Nico Terol has switch from his familiar number 18 to number 40 for the 2010 125cc season. The rainbow colored 40 will be present on Jorge Martinez’s 125 Bancaja Aspar Aprilia and Hector Barbera’s Paginas Amarillas Aspar Ducati. It is not because both riders enjoy the multi-colored no.40 on their machines, but rather the fact that the Los40 Principales radio station is now a minor sponsor of the Aspar team. Barbera used the number last year on his Pepe World Aprilia 250cc More >
Pol Espargaro dominates first day of 125cc testing
Mar 1st
The 125cc riders joined the Moto2 paddock for their official test today in Valencia. On a blustery Spanish day, Pol Espargaro led the way as he circulated the Ricardo Tormo Circuit over one second faster than his nearest rival, Marc Marquez. This is an immense gap in the 125 class and is quicker than Julian Simon’s pole time from last season. The Bainet Derbi rider put in the most laps of the day, 69, as he led a field of 25 riders taking part in the test. Interestingly, ‘Polyccio’s’ time was quicker than seven of the 600cc Moto2 machines that More >
Webb and Martin find new teams after WRB exit
Feb 23rd
Danny Webb, Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009
The past few days have seen the pullout of the 125cc WRB Racing Team. This is the Jack & Jones backed squad that is run by twice 250cc champion Sito Pons. This is not the first time the team have had money issues recently, they had a high profile mix-up with finances last year when their 250cc rider Hector Barbera claimed he had not been paid his wages and sat out most of the first free practice session at Sepang. The situation was quickly cleared up and Barbera went out with ten minutes left More >
