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13 December 2009

Scott Redding 2010 Campaign - Spreading The Word Further


I've just completed a marathon creative dev and build that was a one-day intensive project that I’m dead chuffed with. It’s going to require ongoing development and maintenance, but it’s a good cause and totally worth it.

Basically it’s furthering the work of the pimping of Scott Redding’s campaign to get a 2010 Moto2 ride that I publicised previously. It’s a website called "Scott Redding 2010" and it aims to push publicity and interaction with the cause way beyond Facebook. With the “Scott Redding 2010” project I delivered a website for the Scott Redding Supporters Club to help focus attention on their mission outside of the Facebook environment where it had largely operated before. Whilst over 300 million people use Facebook, over 6.7 billion people use the internet as a whole so it made sense to ensure that the campaign to try and secure Scott a Moto2 ride for the 2010 MotoGP season reached as broad an audience as possible.

The site will serve as an ongoing news magazine to cover events and fundraising activities run by the Supporters Club, to ensure as many internet users as possible find out about the cause and to enable easy access to instant online donation mechanisms.
Like I say, a good cause, and hopefully one that will engage all those many potential fans and supporters who don’t use Facebook.

Please share the news and the link, and ideally make a donation too if you can - Scott’s a superb rider and *anything* that can be done to move his career forward is a good cause.


16 November 2009

"Alvaro Bautista, Suzuki Test" Desktop Wallpaper


Here's a new wallpaper to celerbate Alvaro's Suzuki test at Valencia, and the start of an exciting, and challenging, new chapter in his racing career...

Click here to download - 1440x900 pixels
Click here to download - 1280x800 pixels


Enjoy!
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(PS: And as always, for more, and exclusive, downloads, join up at BatiFans.com - The Alvaro Bautista Fan Forum)


11 November 2009

2010 MotoGP Calendar Gets Revised...


The latest provisional 2010 MotoGP calendar has been announced by the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme).

The newest version of the 2010 Grand Prix schedule includes a number of changes to the calendar to avoid any clashes with other events on the worldwide stage. The season will begin in April when the first event will be a night race at Losail in Qatar.

Date - Grand Prix - Circuit:
11 April - Qatar* - Losail
25 April - Japan - Motegi
2 May - Spain - Jerez
23 May - France - Le Mans
6 June - Italy - Mugello
20 June - Great Britain - Silverstone
26 June - Netherlands** - Assen
4 July - Catalunya - Catalunya
18 July - Germany - Sachsenring
25 July - United States*** - Laguna Seca
22 August - Czech Republic - Brno
29 August - Indianapolis - Indianapolis
5  September - San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano
19 September - Hungary - Balatonring
10 October - Malaysia - Sepang
17 October - Australia - Phillip Island
31 October - Portugal - Estoril
7 November – Valencia - Ricardo Tormo Valencia

* Evening Race
** Saturday Race
*** Only MotoGP class


In the event that one of the circuits is not able to comply with the requirements to hold the scheduled Grand Prix, the Motorland Aragon Circuit in Spain would host a reserve ‘event' on the same day.


09 November 2009

Photos From Alvaro's MotoGP Test; Day One

We sstayed on after the Valencia GP at the weekend for the testing sessions, where Alvaro made his debut on a MotoGP bike over three days with his new team Suzuki.
There's more pics on our other sites, but enjoy these anyway...





02 November 2009

Alvaro Looks Ahead To Valencia Weekend


Although he's not finishing the season as 250 champ, Bati nonetheless aims to end his 2009 campaign on a high and in a really positive frame of mind.
He'll be following the race weekend with testing for Suzuki, to give us a mouthwatering teaser of next year...

Here's his thoughts ahead of the weekend:
"I would have liked to be going to Valencia in different circumstances this weekend but luck hasn't been on our side for the last three races. The championship is over for me but this is my last race in the 250 class and I want to enjoy it in front of my home fans. I'll go out there and give it everything to fight for the win. We have missed out on our main objective so now I just want to enjoy the weekend and sign off from the class in style. It is important to me to end this phase of my career with a win. Cheste holds few secrets for me because I have done so many laps there and it is one of my favourite circuits. There are no excuses and I will be giving it everything from Friday."

Suerte Alvaro!


06 October 2009

N-n-n-n-n-n-nineteen

It's okay Bati - you can keep the tattoo....


Our sister site AlvaroBautista.co.uk pretty much confirms what we would all hope and expect of any reasonably sane sport; that Alvaro will retain #19 when he moves up into the top class next season, with Superbike's MotoGP noob Ben Spies relinquishing his current #19 to revert to his old #11.
Good news for all of us with lots of t-shirts and stuff and gunk with the number on; and also excellent news that the groovy big XIX tattoo won't have to be converted into some other weird roman numeral....!

Head over to AlvaroBautista.co.uk for the latest on this and everything else Bati-related that's fit to print.


29 September 2009

Portuguese GP: Event Schedule


Friday 2 October

12.40 – 13.40              125cc Free Practice 1
13.55 – 14.55              MotoGP Free Practice 1
15.10 – 16.10              250cc Practice 1

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Saturday 3 October

09.00 – 09.40              125cc Free Practice 2
09.55 – 10.55              MotoGP Free Practice 2
11.10 – 12.10              250cc Free Practice 2
13.00 – 13.40              125cc Qualifying
13.55 – 14.55              MotoGP Qualifying
15.10 – 15.55              250cc Qualifying

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Sunday 4 October

09.00 – 09.20              250cc Warm Up
09.30 – 09.50              MotoGP Warm Up
10.00 – 10.20              125cc Warm Up
 
11.15                           250cc RACE (26 laps)
13.00                           MotoGP RACE (28 laps)
14.00                           125cc RACE (23 laps)

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30 August 2009

FIM Announces 2009 Regulation Changes

The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Claude Danis (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA), in the presence of Messrs. Vito Ippolito (FIM President), Ignacio Verneda (FIM Sport Director), Javier Alonso (Dorna) and Paul Butler (Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held on August 29 in Indianapolis (USA) unanimously decided the following:
For immediate application:

Changes to Article 2.9 Tyre restrictions for MotoGP

2.9.1 Delete “and the allocated quantities of each specification of tyre will be the same for every rider”.

2.9.2 In the case of a rider change after the final allocation has been made, the replacement rider must use only the tyres allocated to the original rider.


2.9.3 Teams must inform the supplier of the number of each front slick specification selected by their rider(s) no later than (…)
Any new rider entering the next race after the selection deadline will be allocated 4 front slick tyres of specification A and 4 of specification B.


Changes to the press release dated 25/07/09.
Practice Restrictions.


The Season is defined as the period starting 14 days before the first race of the year and ending 4 days after the last race of the year, both dates being inclusive. The season does not include “Breaks”. A Break is defined as two consecutive week-ends where events are not scheduled. The period of the Break extends from 09h00 on the second day after the Grand Prix until the following Grand Prix.



16 August 2009

Stop Press: Alvaro Confirmed At Suzuki


Post-race Brno and Alvaro is confirmed by Suzuki as riding for them in the top class of MotoGP for the next two years.
Here's their statement...

"Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that Spaniard Alvaro Bautista will be joining its official MotoGP team in a two year agreement, to contest the 2010 and 2011 MotoGP World Championships...
Suzuki is very pleased to have achieved the signing of one of the brightest young stars in Grand Prix racing and looks forward to developing a strong relationship and exciting races with Alvaro Bautista."


We'll aim to bring you more quotes and reaction as it emerges, both here and on the BatiFans Forum where you can expect much discussion on the matter.


12 August 2009

Decision-Time For Alvaro And Aspar


For those of us who want to see Alvaro go up into MotoGP with Aspar next season, this weekend looks like being the crunch.
There are reports around from the likes of Marca and GPOne that suggest Bati signed a pre-contract of some kind with Suzuki in the middle of 2008, and that a ride on the vacant Ducati seat in Aspar’s new MotoGP team is by no means a certainty.
Not only would breaking the pre-contract probably ensure a hefty financial penalty of some kind, but also it’s worth bearing in mind that the Rizla Suzuki team are a factory squad who have been given leave not to stick to the controversial “rookie rule” and there may well be benefits to a factory Suzuki ride over a “satellite” Ducati squad such as Aspar’s.

Nonetheless I think many of us would like to see the relationship with Jorge Martinez continue - and continue to develop. There would be a definite expectation of good support from both Ducati and Aspar himself, and of course there’s the possibility of the factory Ducati ride in 2011. And while the Ducati has been, let’s face it, a bit of a handful for pretty much everyone except Casey Stoner, Suzuki have hardly been setting the world on fire either.

There’s a lot to decide. And soon, as it’s suggested that meetings will happen between Martinez and Alvaro’s management on Thursday at Brno and that - whatever - Aspar will, as far as we're aware, be definitely announcing his 2010 line-up this weekend.


23 July 2009

British GP, Donington - BBC TV Schedule


If you're not at Donington this weekend , then don't miss the coverage on the BBC...


Saturday 25 July

Qualifying
1250-1600, BBC Red Button/online

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Sunday 26 July

125 and 250cc race
1220-1435, BBC Red Button/online

Race
1500-1630, BBC One/online

MotoGP Extra
1630-1700, BBC Red Button/online

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14 July 2009

MotoGP.com Release Awesome iPhone App


I have a (possibly ever-so slightly deserved) reputation as a bit of a geek / nerd / saddo when it comes to anything Mac or iPhone related. So, imagine my joy then, when I was pointed at a dedicated iPhone app from MotoGP.com

Let's face it, MotoGP and Dorna have been way more innovative, smart and genuinely rewarding in their approach to online delivery than F1 - and far better at doing something of genuine interest to punters (like the excellent After The Flag podcasts).
And so perhaps this Application is no great surprise. Doesn't mean that it's not worth a bit of a rave though...
It's a thoroughly tasty piece of work from start to finish, playing both to their own strengths in content and data, and the iPhone's strengths in interface and usability.

The key to it of course is dynamic data - in this case, live timing with race lap, rider position, lap time, gap time, and top speed. And nice touches like rotating the iPhone into 'horizontal' position to get a full live timing view, and live commentary from the MotoGP crew as well.
The app also provides access to race results, championship results, latest news, rider profiles, competition calendars and schedules, and a huge photo gallery.
Aside from all the good functionality, it also has the MotoGP.com excellent branding DNA, and attention to detail, in buckets. It's one of the slickest looking apps I've seen. (*And I've seen more than enough to prove I should get out more...)

To be honest it's a steal at only £1.79 and certainly an invaluable addition to the tech tools of anyone who loves MotoGP and their gadgets.

For some bizarre reason MotoGP.com have disabled 'embedding' of their Youtube demo of the app - which is a real shame as it'd be nice to just plonk it on the page here and share it on other sites and blogs, but if you click on this link then you can watch it anyway...

Finally, if you need no further persuading then just click here to go directly to the app in iTunes...


(*Oh, and don't forget that you can keep up with all the news and chat over at BatiFans with our very own iPhone Web App...)



29 June 2009

MTECH Leathers Launches Special "Racing Service"



MTECH, as you may know is a partner to Alvaro Bautista, supplying him with leathers for the 2009 season - and it's with this kind of involvement with the sport globally, that MTECH has this year launched its “Racing Service”.

A truck equipped with all accessories to service the riders is ready on all Road Racing World Championship tracks, starting every Thursday before the race. With this initiative, MTECH has reached its goal of “being” on the tracks with a dedicated service, managed by its qualified technicians.
In this way MTECH ensures that it is always near the riders, that it gives them the best assistance and gets their feedback and tips to continuously improve and increase the garment performance.

The pictures show the "Racing Service" truck, and also a set of Alvaro's MTECH leathers being given attention onsite by MTECH's expert crew.


26 June 2009

Assen GP - 250cc Qualifying Times

Pos | Rider | Bike | Time | Laps
1. Hector Barbera Aprilia 1:40.019 22
2. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda 1:40.192 + 0.173 21
3. Alvaro Bautista Aprilia 1:40.210 + 0.191 22
4. Marco Simoncelli Gilera 1:40.320 + 0.301 19
5. Aleix Espargaro Aprilia 1:40.796 + 0.777 21
6. Alex Debon Aprilia 1:40.830 + 0.811 20
7. Raffaele De Rosa Honda 1:41.023 + 1.004 21
8. Mattia Pasini Aprilia 1:41.055 + 1.036 21
9. Mike Di Meglio Aprilia 1:41.072 + 1.053 19
10. Lukas Pesek Aprilia 1:41.190 + 1.171 20
11. Ratthapark Wilairot Honda 1:41.235 + 1.216 20
12. Roberto Locatelli Gilera 1:41.347 + 1.328 20
13. Hector Faubel Honda 1:41.462 + 1.443 16
14. Karel Abraham Aprilia 1:41.533 + 1.514 22
15. Thomas Luthi Aprilia 1:41.545 + 1.526 21
16. Shoya Tomizawa Honda 1:42.038 + 2.019 19
17. Jules Cluzel Aprilia 1:42.628 + 2.609 14
18. Stevie Bonsey Aprilia 1:42.697 + 2.678 13
19. Alex Baldolini Aprilia 1:43.075 + 3.056 13
20. Axel Pons Aprilia 1:43.470 + 3.451 21
21. Valentin Debise Honda 1:43.653 + 3.634 19
22. Imre Toth Aprilia 1:43.913 + 3.894 20
23. Bastien Chesaux Honda 1:44.704 + 4.685 21
24. Vladimir Leonov Aprilia 1:44.743 + 4.724 17
25. Toby Markham Honda 1:46.758 + 6.739 14


25 June 2009

Assen: Alvaro Takes P1 in FP1

Pos | Rider | Team | Laptime | Gap

1 Alvaro BAUTISTA Mapfre Aspar Team 1'40.817
2 Hector BARBERA Pepe World Team 1'41.002 0.185
3 Mike DI MEGLIO Mapfre Aspar Team 250cc 1'41.472 0.655
4 Alex DEBON Aeropuerto-Castello-Blusens 1'41.680 0.863
5 Mattia PASINI Team Toth Aprilia 1'41.710 0.893
6 Lukas PESEK Auto Kelly - CP 1'41.832 1.015
7 Marco SIMONCELLI Metis Gilera 1'41.866 1.049
8 Hiroshi AOYAMA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1'41.941 1.124
9 Aleix ESPARGARO Balatonring Team 1'42.482 1.665
10 Thomas LUTHI Emmi - Caffe Latte 1'42.502 1.685
11 Roberto LOCATELLI Metis Gilera 1'42.539 1.722
12 Hector FAUBEL Valencia CF - Honda SAG 1'42.674 1.857
13 Karel ABRAHAM Cardion AB Motoracing 1'42.744 1.927
14 Raffaele DE ROSA Scot Racing Team 250cc 1'42.817 2.000
15 Alex BALDOLINI WTR San Marino Team 1'42.888 2.071
16 Ratthapark WILAIROT Thai Honda PTT SAG 1'42.890 2.073
17 Jules CLUZEL Matteoni Racing 1'42.900 2.083
18 Shoya TOMIZAWA CIP Moto - GP250 1'44.250 3.433
19 Imre TOTH Team Toth Aprilia 1'45.039 4.222
20 Stevie BONSEY Milar - Juegos Lucky 1'45.428 4.611
21 Axel PONS Pepe World Team 1'45.493 4.676
22 Vladimir LEONOV Viessmann Kiefer Racing 1'45.837 5.020
23 Valentin DEBISE CIP Moto - GP250 1'45.899 5.082
24 Toby MARKHAM C&L Racing 1'47.246 6.429
25 Bastien CHESAUX Racing Team Germany 1'47.530 6.713


14 June 2009

The Magic Of Carlton Kirby

Apart from the continual Simoncelli-bias and preposterous level of rider misidentification here's just two little gems from Eurosport's stand-in commentator Carlton Kirby this morning to remind you why we need Toby and Julian back NOW...
(*Honestly, tuning in to Eurosport nowadays is like visiting-time at the James Allen Sunshine Home For The Terminally Bewildered!)


"Two Spanish flags for the crowd to see, one of them Japanese."
Carlton Kirby, MotoGP 250cc race, Catalunya - Eurosport

"And Folger drops from second to sixth place, just holding on to fifth."
Carlton Kirby, MotoGP 125cc race, Catalunya - Eurosport


10 June 2009

Catalunya GP Weekend - TV Schedules


Friday June 12th

Live MotoGP - 11.40am
Catalunya Grand Prix: 125cc Practice
(Eurosport 2)

Live MotoGP - 12.45pm
Catalunya Grand Prix: MotoGP Practice
(Eurosport 2)

Live MotoGP - 2.00pm
Catalunya Grand Prix: 250cc Practice
(Eurosport 2)

MotoGP - 9.10pm
Catalunya Grand Prix: MotoGP Practice (rpt)
(Eurosport 2)

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Saturday June 13th

MotoGP - 11.00am
Catalunya Grand Prix: Practice (rpt)
(Eurosport 2)

Live MotoGP - 12.00pm
125cc Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying
(Eurosport 2)

Live MotoGP - 12.45pm
MotoGP Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying
(Eurosport 2)

Live MotoGP - 2.00pm
250cc Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying
(Eurosport 2)

MotoGP - 9.30pm
MotoGP Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying
(Eurosport 2)

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Sunday June 14th

MotoGP - 9.00am
MotoGP Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying (rpt)
(Eurosport 2)

Live MotoGP - 10.00am
125cc Catalunya Grand Prix
(Eurosport)

Live MotoGP - 11.00am
250cc Catalunya Grand Prix
(Eurosport)

Live MotoGP - 12.30pm
Catalunya Grand Prix
(BBC2)

MotoGP - 4.00pm (*Delayed broadcast)
MotoGP Catalunya Grand Prix
(Eurosport)


27 May 2009

Italian GP - Mugello - TV Schedules (UK)

Friday May 29th

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Fri 29 May, 11:40 - 12:45
Live coverage from Mugello of the practice laps in the 125cc class at the Italian MotoGP meeting.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Fri 29 May, 12:45 - 14:00
Live coverage from Mugello of the practice laps in the MotoGP class at the Italian MotoGP meeting.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Fri 29 May, 14:00 - 15:00
Live coverage from Mugello of the practice laps in the 250cc class at the Italian MotoGP meeting.


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Saturday May 30th

MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sat 30 May, 11:15 - 12:00
Coverage of the practice laps for the Italian MotoGP, from Mugello.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sat 30 May, 12:00 - 12:45
Live coverage from Mugello of the qualifying in the 125cc class at the Italian MotoGP meeting.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sat 30 May, 12:45 - 14:00
Live qualifying action from the Italian MotoGP meeting at Mugello.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sat 30 May, 14:00 - 15:00
Live coverage from Mugello of the qualifying in the 250cc class at the Italian MotoGP meeting.

MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sat 30 May, 18:00 - 19:30
Qualifying action from the Italian MotoGP meeting at Mugello.

MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sat 30 May, 23:00 - 00:30
Qualifying action from the Italian MotoGP meeting at Mugello.


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Sunday May 31st

MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sun 31 May, 09:30 - 09:45
Warm-up for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sun 31 May, 09:45 - 11:00
Live coverage of the opening race at the Italian MotoGP in Mugello, the 125cc event.

Live MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sun 31 May, 11:00 - 12:25
Live coverage of the 250cc race at the Italian MotoGP meeting in Mugello.

MotoGP 2009 BBC2 London, Sun 31 May, 12:30 - 14:00
Round 5 - Mugello (Live)

MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sun 31 May, 14:30 - 15:30
Highlights of all the Grand Prix action from Mugello, Italy.

MotoGP British Eurosport 2, Sun 31 May, 17:15 - 18:15
Highlights of all the Grand Prix action from Mugello, Italy.


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Source: Tioti.com


16 May 2009

French GP - Alvaro Takes 250cc Pole



Pos | Rider | Bike | Time | Gap

1. Alvaro Bautista Aprilia 1m38.270s
2. Marco Simoncelli Gilera 1m38.652s + 0.382s
3. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda 1m38.682s + 0.412s
4. Thomas Luthi Aprilia 1m38.796s + 0.526s
5. Mike di Meglio Aprilia 1m39.003s + 0.733s
6. Alex Debon Aprilia 1m39.365s + 1.095s
7. Raffaele de Rosa Honda 1m39.367s + 1.097s
8. Lukas Pesek Aprilia 1m39.381s + 1.111s
9. Roberto Locatelli Gilera 1m39.511s + 1.241s
10. Hector Faubel Honda 1m39.517s + 1.247s
11. Hector Barbera Aprilia 1m39.596s + 1.326s
12. Ratthapark Wilairot Honda 1m39.667s + 1.397s
13. Mattia Pasini Aprilia 1m39.896s + 1.626s
14. Alex Baldolini Aprilia 1m40.066s + 1.796s
15. Karel Abraham Aprilia 1m40.462s + 2.192s
16. Angel Rodriguez Aprilia 1m40.620s + 2.350s
17. Shoya Tomizawa Honda 1m40.661s + 2.391s
18. Jules Cluzel Aprilia 1m40.852s + 2.582s
19. Imre Toth Aprilia 1m41.444s + 3.174s
20. Valentin Debise Honda 1m42.391s + 4.121s
21. Axel Pons Aprilia 1m42.654s + 4.384s
22. Vladimir Leonov Aprilia 1m42.812s + 4.542s
23. Bastien Chesaux Honda 1m43.342s + 5.072s
24. Aitor Rodriguez Aprilia 1m44.132s + 5.862s
25. Toby Markham Honda 1m45.322s + 7.052s


14 May 2009

French Grand Prix Weekend - TV Schedules


Basically a Eurosport listing, with the exception of the *live* MotoGP race on BBC2...


Friday May 15th

12:00 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The practice session for the 125cc French Grand Prix

12:45 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The French Grand Prix MotoGP practice session

14:00 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The 250cc French Grand Prix practice session

18:30 - Eurosport
The French Grand Prix MotoGP practice session

22:00 - Eurosport2
The French Grand Prix MotoGP practice session

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Saturday May 16th

12:00 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The qualifying session for the 125cc French Grand Prix

12:45 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The MotoGP French Grand Prix qualifying session

14:00 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The 250cc French Grand Prix qualifying session

16:30 - Eurosport2
The MotoGP qualifying session for the French Grand Prix

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Sunday May 17th

09:30 - Eurosport2
The French Grand Prix warm-up session

09:45 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The 125cc French Grand Prix

11:00 - *LIVE* - Eurosport2
The 250cc French Grand Prix

12:30 - *LIVE* - BBC2
The French Grand Prix at Le Mans

15:30 - Eurosport2
The MotoGP French Grand Prix

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Source: MindTheZap