One Hand?
July 19, 2009 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Julian Simon is ever closer to placing his hands on the 2009 125cc Championship after a demoralising display at the Sachsenring in Germany today. Simon led a quintet of Spaniards across the line in a race that saw his main title challenger Bradley Smith crash twice, and numerous others succumb to the wet.
Spanish Sweep Foiled by Officials
June 28, 2009 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Sergio Gadea led an armada of Spanish riders to a Spanish clean sweep of the podium at Assen ahead of Nico Terol and Julian Simon. The three Spaniards took to the rostrum before officials relegated Terol to fifth, gifting second to Simon and third to Britain Bradley Smith. Read more
Smith wins second race of season
May 31, 2009 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
British youngster Bradley Smith has won his second race of the season, elevating him to the championship lead by 3.5 points and staking his claim as a genuine championship contender. Smith won the frantic Mugello race from Spain’s Nico Terol with Smith’s Bancaja Aspar teammate and fellow title challenger Julian Simon finishing a hard fought third on an ailing Aprilia.
Aspar Dominates Race of Attrition
May 17, 2009 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Julian Simon has taken the lead in the 125cc World Championship after piloting his Bancaja Aspar Aprilia to a commanding victory at Le Mans. In trecherous conditions the 125cc race became a race of attrition as lap after lap riders succumbed to the slippery French surface. With most riders falling at the off camber entrance to the Dunlop Chicane, Simon managed to hold his nerve, finishing 27 seconds ahead of German Jonas Folger. Read more
Four Laps of Fury
April 13, 2009 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
The 125cc race at Qatar was cut short after just four laps in torrential conditions overnight. A massive highside from Marc Marquez punctuated the race that was won by Andrea Iannone.
Di Meglio Crowned 125cc Champion
October 6, 2008 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Frenchman Mike Di Meglio is the new 125cc World Champion after winning the Phillip Island 125 Grand Prix by more then 10 seconds from Stefan Bradl.
Terol’s Torrential Win
September 16, 2008 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Nico Terol has broken through for his first victory ahead of youngest ever podium winner Pol Espargaro in a rain shortened 125 grand prix at Indianapolis. The Jack & Jones WRB rider was declared the winner despite crossing the line behind rival Pol Espargaro on the lap before the red flag under a complex FIA rule.
Talmasci Wins Misano
September 1, 2008 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Galbor Talmasci has given himself the best possible chance of back to back world championship wins with a win at Misano on the weekend. Talmasci’s win came as championship leader Mike Di Meglio crashed out of third place in a dramatic 125cc race and closed the points gap between Di Meglio, Simone Corsi in second and Talmasci in third to 39 points with five rounds remaining.
Bradl Breaks Through and Bradley Bogs Down
August 18, 2008 by Jacob Black · Leave a Comment
Bradley Smith gave the pale and soggy brigade something to cheer about early on in the 125 race at Brno, but it was Stefan Bradl who surprised the crowd and disappeared off the front of the pack.
Harry Potter wins the Tri-Wizards Tournament
June 25, 2008 by Jacob Black · 1 Comment
Donnington Park is home to wet weather, bad teeth and bitter, bitter disappointment for British motorcycle race fans. Never before had a Brit won at the perennially damp and dingy UK circuit.
