Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup – it all started with an idea 23.03.2007 In the spring of 2006, an idea sprung to life committed, ambitious and focused on an objective. Dorna, KTM and Red Bull decided on the biggest talent search in international motorcycle racing. More than 1,100 applications from 60 countries were received within a few weeks — among them 103 interested young ladies, who were looking to find their way into MotoGP. The following steps lay ahead of these young, 13 to 16 year old talents: Selection 2006 During the Selection Event at the “Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo” from August 28th to 31st 2006, the best twenty riders were selected in the first instance and nominated for the Rookies Cup. In another test in October at the Adria Raceway in Italy, three further rookies were nominated — under the athletic direction of Spanish motorcycling legend Alberto Puig, KTM’s Race Director Harald Bartol and multiple Grand Prix winner Gustl Auinger from Austria. Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2007 22 male riders and one young lady from ten nations will contest the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup starting March the 25th. Seven races supporting selected European MotoGP race weekends. From Jerez via Mugello to Donington, then from Assen via Germany’s Sachsenring to Brno, and finally back to the Selection’s point of departure — Valencia. In another step of professional training, the cream of the crop will have the opportunity to complete a very special kind of prep program at the Red Bull MotoGP Academy on their way towards MotoGP. They stood wide-eyed in front of the lap charts in Valencia, some of them with a tear in their eye at the Selection Event for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2007. They were able to share their delight with friends, relatives and patrons. For it was certain: They had qualified and would travel across Europe from March to November 2007 chauffeured and accompanied by friends, relatives and patrons. Life has changed significantly for at least 23 families when testing started. Because from now on it’s all about hoping and trembling and competing. 23 talents between the ages of 13 and 16 need to be accompanied across Europe on their possible way towards the potential target: MotoGP. For most of them the motorsports bug runs right within their own families. Most of them (14) name Valentino Rossi as their role model, but reigning world champion Nicky Hayden is very popular as well. And all of them have only one goal: To compete in a MotoGP race and win it, too. The youngest of the rookies will be celebrating his 13th birthday in May. Péter Sebestyén from Hungary. And the oldest, Johann Zarco from France, has already reached a biblical age, turning 17 in July 2007. A young lady wants to try her hand as well — Lucy Gloeckner from Germany is the only female participant in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, she not only wants to push the young gentlemen ahead, but also be among the front runners herself — right at the sharp end, mind you. 23 riders from ten nations will push their KTM bikes onto the starting grid for the first time in Jerez. The young talents come from Germany, Italy, Norway, Great Britain, the USA, the Czech Republic, France, Sweden, Hungary and Spain. Great Britain leads the quantitative rankings with five rookies, followed by Spain and Germany with four riders each. The USA are dispatching three talents, while France is sending forward two riders to the cup. The remaining countries (Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Norway and Sweden) are each represented by one rookie. Riders and Numbers No. Name (Nation) # 03 Daniel Kartheininger (GER) # 05 Johann Zarco (FRA) # 06 Péter Sebestyén (HUN) # 07 Deane Brown (GB) # 09 Lukáš Ã… embera (CZE) # 11 Jamie Mossey (GB) # 12 Javier Cholbi-Pascual (ESP) # 16 Cameron Beaubier (USA) # 21 Kevin Sánchez Montillo (ESP) # 22 Cyril Carrillo (FRA) # 23 Matthew Hoyle (GB) # 28 Markus Reiterberger (GER) # 32 Lorenzo Savadori (ITA) # 33 Sturla Borch Fagerhaug (NOR) # 35 Christoph Schönberger (GER) # 36 Stuart Mitchell (GB) # 38 Kris Turner (USA) # 39 Luis Jaime Salom (ESP) # 52 Adam Blacklock # 66 Robert Gull (SWE) # 69 Lucy Glöckner (GER) # 73 JD Beach (USA) # 92 Cristian Trabalon (ESP) The seven races of the 2007 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Date Location Nation 25 March Jerez ESP 2 June Mugello ITA 24 June Donington GB 30 June Assen NL 15 July Sachsenring GER 19 Aug Brno CZ 4 Nov Valencia ESP More, from another press release issued by KTM: “Ready to race” also in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup KTM offers talents the highest technical standards. In the 125cc world championship, this year’s KTM riders are Tomoyoshi Koyama (JPN), Randy Krummenacher (SUI) and Stevie Bonsey (USA). Mika Kallio (FIN) and Hiroshi Aoyama (JPN) will fight for KTM wins and the title in the 250cc world championship. The rider to earn the overall victory in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup will be known in Valencia at the latest. But in any event the winner is KTM. The 2007 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup will be run on top spec machinery a KTM RC 125, a specially developed race model for rookies. The bikes of the young riders will be appropriately motorised by 45 HP, and technically supervised by Gustl Auinger, the five time motorcycle GP winner from Austria, and the KTM team — true to the motto: Ready to race! Cooperation between Red Bull, KTM and Dorna opens doors for talented young riders and possible future motorcycle champions. The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is a unique program for fostering motorcycle talent in promising young riders who compete on actual Grand Prix circuits in front of huge crowds, on identical bikes and under identical conditions. The program is designed to create a level playing field so that the best and the brightest emerge at the top and no young talent is overlooked due to a lack of financial resources or professional backing. “In the Cup it is important to have eventual: a real passion for racing and that you are fast on the bike,” says KTM Motorsports Manager Pit Beirer. “The KTM RC 125 bikes are all identical and are a very high standard. That means the fastest rider will win.” With MotoGP enjoying increasing popularity and of ever growing importance in the international motorsports calendar, the Rookies Cup is vital for developing young motorcycle talent aged between 13 — 16 years. In the final selection process, riders were chosen not only on their results but also according to their personality, racing spirit, team spirit and sense of fair play. The competition is truly international in 2007 with an extended list of 23 riders from 10 nations. KTM Road Racing Director Harald Bartol underlined that due to the fact that the riders were competing on bikes that were almost the same standard as the 125cc factory rider’s bikes, they were in the best possible position to be able to make the leap from the Rookies Cup into the World Championship competition. “From the 1,100 applicants we were also able to select the most talented candidates because money did not play the deciding role,” he added, underlining that unlike other similar programs, riders only have to finance their own travel costs while all other costs are covered. For KTM, the company with the “Ready to Race” philosophy, engagement in the program is essential for discovering potential future factory riders. The rookie element also extends to the technical team — the 25 mechanics working on the program are all KTM trainees. KTM and Red Bull cooperate in a range of rookies programs, including the now concluded Red Bull Supermoto Junior Cup, which ran successfully for four years. The Rookies Cup gives the young riders the inimitable experience of competing on GP circuits in front of huge crowds, all riding identical KTM RC 125 machines. Technical specifications – Rookies Cup Bike — KTM RC 125 ENGINE Engine Type single cylinder, 2-stroke Displacement (cc) 125 Bore x Stroke (mm) 54 / 54.5 Performance approx. 45 HP / 13.000 rpm Torque 30 Nm / 12.800 rpm Compression ratio 9:1 Transmission 6 gears Carburetor Keihin 38 Cooling Liquid cooled Lubrication Mixture lubrication Ignition CDI CHASSIS Frame Aluminium twin spar frame Suspension front / rear WP Suspension Brakes front / rear Brembo Steeldisc Rims front / rear Marchesini Fuel capacity approx. 13 liters Weight 136 kg incl. Rider

FIM 125cc GP World Championship Jerez, Spain March 23, 2007 Provisional Qaulifying Results: 1. Mattia PASINI (Aprilia), 1:47.371 2. Gabor TALMACSI (Aprilia), 1:47.511 3. Tomoyoshi KOYAMA (KTM), 1:48.178 4. Lukas PESEK (Derbi), 1:48.188 5. Simone CORSI (Aprilia), 1:48.225 6. Hector FAUBEL (Aprilia), 1:48.515 7. Raffaele DE ROSA (Aprilia), 1:48.642 8. Michael RANSEDER (Derbi), 1:48.831 9. Andrea IANNONE (Aprilia), 1:49.007 10. Alexis MASBOU (Honda), 1:49.056 27. Steve BONSEY (KTM), 1:51.672

FIM MotoGP World Championship Jerez, Spain March 23, 2007 Free Practice 1 Results: 1. Kenny Lee ROBERTS (Honda KR212V), Michelin, 1:41.182 2. Marco MELANDRI (Honda RC212V), Bridgestone, 1:41.418 3. Casey STONER (Ducati GP07), Bridgestone, 1:41.450 4. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda RC212V), Michelin, 1:41.566 5. Toni ELIAS (Honda RC212V), Bridgestone, 1:41.613 6. John HOPKINS (Suzuki GSV-R), Bridgestone, 1:41.860 7. Dani PEDROSA (Honda RC212V), Michelin, 1:41.959 8. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha YZR-M1), Michelin, 1:42.057 9. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha YZR-M1), Michelin, 1:42.078 10. Shinya NAKANO (Honda RC212V), Michelin, 1:42.199 11. Carlos CHECA (Honda RC212V), Michelin, 1:42.205 12. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki GSV-R), Bridgestone, 1:42.269 13. Alex BARROS (Ducati GP07), Bridgestone, 1:42.383 14. Loris CAPIROSSI (Ducati GP07), Bridgestone, 1:42.427 15. Alex HOFMANN (Ducati GP07), Bridgestone, 1:42.515 16. Randy DE PUNIET (Kawasaki ZX-RR), Bridgestone, 1:42.892 17. Olivier JACQUE (Kawasaki ZX-RR), Bridgestone, 1:42.997 18. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Yamaha YZR-M1), Dunlop, 1:43.161 19. Makoto TAMADA (Yamaha YZR-M1), Dunlop, 1:43.309 20. Kousuke AKIYOSHI (Suzuki GSV-R), Bridgestone, 1:44.168

The FIM has concluded an agreement with sponsorship, PR and events agency Capitalize to promote the QMMF Endurance FIM World Championship. Capitalize will assist the FIM in structuring the media relations and PR campaign for the Championship, including a communication service to publicize the 2007 series from its London base. Capitalize’s remit will also include development of the QMMF Endurance World Championship’s official website, which will contain all the information about the Championship including a history of Endurance, circuit and team information, race results and championship standings, a photo gallery results and classifications of previous years’ Endurance World Championships, etc. The site will be online at the beginning of April.

Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Amendment to the Rules The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Claude Danis (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA), with the presence of Mr Paul Butler (Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held today at the circuit of Jerez, unanimously decided to introduce the following changes to the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, for immediate application. SPORTING REGULATIONS 1.13.1 Schedule To amend as follows: (“¦) SUNDAY : Warm up Races 125cc 08h30 – 08h55 11h00 250cc 09h05 – 09h30 12h15 Motogp 09h40 – 10h05 14h00 1.15.2 Practice Sessions (warm-up inclusive) To amend as follows: (“¦) iii) The end of practice will be indicated by the waving of a chequered flag at which time the pit exit will be closed. A rider’s time will continue to be recorded until he passes the finish line after the allotted time has elapsed, at which time the red light on the finish line will be displayed. After the chequered flag, riders must complete one additional lap prior to entering the pits. (“¦) To add the following; vi) At the start of the warm-up, the following procedure will apply: Pit-lane exit opens for 2 minutes. Count-down boards of 2, 1 minute and 30 seconds shown at the pit-lane exit. Pit-lane exit closes. Riders who are still in the pit-lane will not be allowed to practice start on the starting grid. Riders on the track complete one lap without stopping and go onto the starting grid. They stop on the starting grid, practice start from the 1st row only, complete one lap without stopping and enter the pit-lane. As soon as the last rider has completed his lap, pit-lane exit opens to continue the warm-up. 1.21 Behaviour During Practice and Race To amend as follows: 17) During the practice sessions and warm ups, practice starts are permitted, when it is safe to do so, at the pit lane exit before joining the track and after the chequered flag is shown, at the end of practice sessions and warm-ups when it is safe to do so, off the racing line.

Preparations for the Gran Premio bwin.com de España began today, as the paddock at the Circuito de Jerez filled up with MotoGP teams and riders. With the weather in Spain being somewhat unpredictable over the past few days, there was a fresh wind and sunny skies greeting the early arrivals at Jerez, with the forecast for sunshine all weekend. Things got underway with the traditional pre-event visit to the Gonzalez Byass sherry distillery, attended by MotoGP stars Shinya Nakano and Sylvain Guintoli alongside 125cc World Championship leader Hector Faubel. The trio had a taste of some of southern Spain’s most famous products, and had the honour of meeting MotoGP Legends and fellow attendees Giacomo Agostini and Angel Nieto, the two most decorated champions in MotoGP history. Racewinner in Qatar, Casey Stoner was joined by five-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi, local riders Toni Elias and Dani Pedrosa and father-to-be Loris Capirossi at the press conference to talk about Sunday’s race. The latter will be competing in his 250th Grand Prix, and was surprised earlier on in the day as he was presented with a cake in the Ducati garage to commemorate the occasion. Expecting his first child this weekend, the 2006 victor will be hoping for two reasons to celebrate over the coming days. Keeping up the busy schedule of recent weeks, a number of teams put on presentations at the Circuito de Jerez this afternoon. Dani Pedrosa announced the renovation of his promotional deal with Spanish bank La Caixa, whilst Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards were involved in a photo session with their new Fiat livery on-track. Official MotoGP charity Riders for Health had also organised a special ‘MotoGP Experience’ for fans, giving a group of fans the chance to undertake laps of the Spanish circuit. Of the riders still carrying injuries suffered or worsened two weeks ago at Qatar, both John Hopkins and Hiroshi Aoyama are scheduled to ride tomorrow, with the Red Bull KTM rider having visited the Jerez medical centre earlier today to have his recently-operated-on finger examined. Hopkins will once again be riding through the pain suffering from a hand injury picked up as a result of a crash in preseason. The first practice session for the Gran Premio bwin.com de España kicks off tomorrow at 9am local time, with the start of the 125cc free practice session. MotoGP and 250cc riders will then take to the track, with a very special event rounding off the day. The first ever practice sessions for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup take place from 4pm,building up to the gateway competition’s first ever race on Sunday.

Fast By Ferracci MV Agusta factory Superbike rider Matt Lynn lost part of the little finger on his right hand in a crash while testing March 20 at Barber Motorsports Park, but the young Georgia rider will be ready to race at round two of the AMA Superbike Championship in April. Lynn, along with his Italian teammate Luca Scassa, participated in their first true test (a multi-team test) of their Dunlop-shod MV Agusta F4-1000R 312 Superbikes March 19-20, in Alabama, and things were going relatively well until the second day. “We had a really good set-up on the bike and we were dialing it in,” Lynn told Roadracingworld.com in a telephone interview March 21. “Every time I went out it was getting better. We decided to try to do a race simulation on the second day. Everything was going good. I was turning some low-to-mid-1:27s and doing alright. “On lap 12, I came up through three where the crest of the hill is and the back end got stepped out a little bit. It just kept stepping out more, so I kind of rolled out of the gas. When I did that it snapped back. It happened really fast and bumped me out of the saddle a little bit and got into a real bad headshake, from lock-to-lock. “I ended up going down on the right side. I pinched the tip of my right pinky finger off. I went to the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center. There was no bone left from the first knuckle down, so they couldn’t attach anything or do anything. And when I first got up I knew it was bad and there was no way to fix it. They cleaned it up really good and stitched it up and sent me on my way. In two weeks the stitches come out.” Lynn said he was going to seek a further evaluation from his local orthopedic surgeon near his home in Ballground, Georgia but should be ready to race at round two of the AMA Superbike series April 20-22 at Barber Motorsports Park. A silver lining in the incident was the fact that Lynn did not hit any hard objects. Lynn may have hit an Armco barrier, the same barrier that Roger Hayden hit and broke his leg on last year, if the barrier had not been moved at the request of the riders during the off-season. Relocating the wall was one of several safety enhancements that Barber Motorsports Park made last year at the request of AMA riders.