Resurgent Rossi targets French GP triumph

                   
nst.com.my     May 17, 2008            

LE MANS: Valentino Rossi believes his recent, desperately-needed victory in China could prove the perfect launchpad for a sixth world MotoGP title, on the run-up to tomorrow's French Grand Prix. The Italian ended a dispiriting, seven-race win drought when he took victory in Shanghai on his... [read full story]                

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Rossi upbeat despite mixed practice

autosport.com     May 16, 2008          

Valentino Rossi admitted that his Yamaha team took a step backwards in Friday afternoon practice at Le Mans, but he remains confident that they will be on the pace for qualifying tomorrow. Although the Chinese MotoGP winner was third in the morning, he could only manage sixth place in the second...                

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MOTOGP: Rossi: We know what went wrong.

crash.net     May 16, 2008          

Rossi: We know what went wrong. Friday, 16th May 2008 "We tried a tyre I didn't like so much and also a setting that didn't feel so good so overall the result was not great!" - Valentino Rossi. was the only rider to lap slower in second free practice at Le Mans on Friday, but insists he knows...                

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MotoGP: Rossi upbeat despite mixed practice

autosport.com     May 16, 2008          

Valentino Rossi admitted that his Yamaha team took a step backwards in Friday afternoon practice at Le Mans, but he remains confident that they will be on the pace for qualifying tomorrow. Although the Chinese MotoGP winner was third in the morning, he could only manage sixth place in the second...                

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Valentino Rossi wins French Grand Prix

rediff.com     May 18, 2008          

Valentino Rossi won the French Grand Prix on Sunday to celebrate a record-equalling 90th victory and take the lead in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian, who started from the second row on a rainy day, finished comfortably ahead of Spanish team mate Jorge Lorenzo. American Colin Edwards...                

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12. Italian Rossi reaches landmark with French GP victory

thestar.com.my     May 19, 2008          

LE MANS: Valentino Rossi won the French Grand Prix yesterday to celebrate a record-equalling 90th victory and take the lead in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian, who started from the second row on a rainy day, finished comfortably ahead of Spanish team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, cleared to race...                

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Italian Rossi reaches landmark with French GP victory

thestar.com.my     May 19, 2008          

LE MANS: Valentino Rossi won the French Grand Prix yesterday to celebrate a record-equalling 90th victory and take the lead in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian, who started from the second row on a rainy day, finished comfortably ahead of Spanish team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, cleared to race...                

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MOTOGP: Rossi: 180 victories on one bike!

crash.net     May 19, 2008          

Rossi: 180 victories on one bike! Sunday, 18th May 2008 Unlike some sporting stars, Valentino Rossi is very conscious of his place in history - and paid a special tribute to Angel Nieto after equalling the superstitious '12+1' world champion's 90 grand prix victories on Sunday. Rossi, who had...                

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MOTOGP - Stoner Positive but Rossi Wins French Grand Prix

epochtimes.com     May 19, 2008          

MELBOURNE—Casey Stoner was upbeat despite missing out on points for the first time since joining Ducati as Valentino Rossi moved ominously into the world MotoGP championship lead at the French Grand Prix. A lack of grip combined with engine problems robbed Australia's world champion Stoner of any...                

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