catalunya
Late 'smack' hurts Hayden progress.
A late crash in Saturday's qualifying session for the Grand Prix of Catalunya contributed to Nicky Hayden being left 13th on the grid, albeit just 0.275sec from fifth position.
Catalunya MotoGP - Qualifying times.
Full qualifying times from the Grand Prix of Catalunya at Montmelo, round six of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. The already injured Dani Pedrosa crashed at the end of the session and was carried away on a stretcher.
Elias seeking first Catalunya finish.
Following Gresini Honda's 'rock bottom' weekend at Mugello, Toni Elias will be aiming to kick-start the team's recovery by at least recording his first ever MotoGP finish in his home Grand Prix of Catalunya on Sunday.
Gibernau has surgery, targets Catalunya
Sete Gibernau has targeted a return to action for the Catalunya Grand Prix after undergoing surgery to secure a transversal displaced fracture to the middle of his left collarbone.
Spanish GP - Post-race press conference - Pt.2
Drivers: Jenson Button (Brawn GP), Rubens Barrichello (Brawn GP), Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing) Press conference:
Spanish Grand Prix: Race reactions
Jenson Button extended his lead in the Formula One standings in Spain, leading home a Brawn one-two at Catalunya as the team remained the one to beat.
Spanish GP - Race result
1. Jenson Button Britain Brawn-Mercedes 1hr 37m 19.202s 66 laps 2. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Brawn-Mercedes +13.056s 3. Mark Webber Australia Red Bull-Renault +13.924s
Button wins again in Spain
Jenson Button has taken a fourth win in five Formula One races after leading home Rubens Barrichello to a one-two finish in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Spanish Grand Prix - Qualifying times
1. Jenson Button Britain Brawn-Mercedes 1m 20.527s 2. Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull-Renault 1m 20.660s 3. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Brawn-Mercedes 1m 20.762s 4. Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari 1m 20.934s
Ford: Duval did great job.
Ford boss Malcolm Wilson has said that Francois Duval's form on the Rally RACC Catalunya-Costa Daurda last weekend is proof they made the right decision in drafting him in for the twelfth round in the World Rally Championship.
Hirvoen thanks 'true team player' Duval.
Mikko Hirvonen has paid homage to Francois Duval after the Belgian obeyed team orders and eased off in the penultimate stage of the Rally RACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada, something that handed the Finn third place.
JWRC: Ogier left to rue rare error.
Citroen's Sebastien Ogier was left bitterly disappointed at the end of the second day of the Rally RACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada after a mistake in the final stage forced him out.
Loeb starts with clean sweep in Catalunya.
Sebastien Loeb has taken the early initiative on the Rally RACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada following the opening loop of three stages this morning [Friday].
Rautenbach 'excited' ahead of Spain.
Conrad Rautenbach has said that while he will be after a 'good result' this weekend in Spain, he will be competing with half on eye on the event that immediately follows it in Corsica.
Suzuki: Catalunya will be difficult.
Despite notching up its best-ever result in the World Rally Championship last time out in New Zealand, Suzuki is expecting things to be a lot tougher this week as the series heads to Spain and back to asphalt.
Phil Mills - Subaru: Q&A - EXCLUSIVE.
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Q&A: Phil Mills - Subaru: EXCLUSIVE.
by Rob Wilkins TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW IN FULL WITH PHIL MILLS: CLICK HERE
125: di Meglio wins in Catalunya.
Mike di Meglio has broken clear at the top of the 125cc World Championship standings after taking taken his second win of the season at Catalunya on Sunday.
Catalunya: Race results.
1. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 43min 2.175 secs 2. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 43min 4.981 secs 3. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 43min 5.518 secs
Catalunya: Warm-up times.
Jorge Lorenzo has been ruled out of this weekend's race following a heavy Friday practice fall.