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Casey Stoner, one of the most naturally talented riders ever seen in MotoGP, hopes to become more involved in the sport in future and 'give back' some of the knowledge and expertise gained during a stellar grand prix career.

"When I won at Le Mans I actually felt more happy for the Suzuki team than I did for myself because of the effort they had put in and the support they'd given me" - Chris Vermeulen.

Chris Vermeulen is expected to lead the development of the bike ahead of its WSBK and BSB debut in 2011.

Chris Vermeulen's return to World Superbikes ends with him injuring his leg and his finger after a vicious high-speed fall.

Crash.net looks ahead to the opening round of the 2010 World Superbike Championship this week by discussing the chances of each manufacturer - next, Kawasaki...

Reputed wet weather expert Chris Vermeulen also rockets up the timesheets on the Kawasaki.

MotoGP refugee Chris Vermeulen feeling 'comfortable' as the Kawasaki World Superbike Racing Team completes its final test of the year.

Yuki Takahashi was ruled out of Monday's post-race test at Catalunya after breaking his little finger in a first lap crash during Sunday's grand prix.

Starting a record-equalling 276th grand prix means it's not often that Loris Capirossi breaks new ground, but the Italian was able to celebrate his landmark appearance with a debut Rizla Suzuki podium on Sunday in the Czech Republic.

A further right arm injury has forced Loris Capirossi to abandon his MotoGP return at this weekend's Dutch TT at Assen.

Vermeulen's chain was slipping right from start of the 22 lap race, and then came off altogether, forcing his retirement on lap 6.

A double top ten finish in Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix was of little consolation for Rizla Suzuki. Chris Vermeulen was the first GSV-R rider home, the Australian getting a great start from 13th position on the grid to hold eighth by the end of lap one.

As the full 2008 Rizla Suzuki MotoGP livery was displayed for the first time, Race Group Leader Fumihiro Oonishi commented on the design priorities for the new GSV-R - citing improved acceleration as the primary goal.

The 22-year-old Australian claimed his and Ducati's first premier-class crown wearing the #27, but will - like Nicky Hayden before him - defend the title with the world champion's digit.

1. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 32.348 secs 2. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 33.176 secs 3. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 33.186 secs

Starting from seventh on the grid, the Anglo-American made a strong start and was up to fourth by the first corner. He then passed Nicky Hayden to move in to third place on lap four, behind Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa.

Following Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, round four of the 2007 MotoGP World Championship, the majority of riders and teams returned to Istanbul Park for testing on Monday...

Chris Vermeulen and Rizla Suzuki team manager Paul Denning were left with unanswered questions after the decision to abandon Saturday's qualifying session at Sepang, then use free practice lap times to decide grid positions for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Full Corona Extra Superbike World Championship race results after the second race from round eight at Brands Hatch in the United Kingdom.

Full race two results from the seventh round of the 2004 World Superbike Championship, at Laguna Seca, USA.

Full race one results from the seventh round of the 2004 World Superbike Championship, at Laguna Seca, USA.

Steve Martin claimed his second Superpole win of the year in a dramatic session ahead of the seventh round of the World Superbike Championship at Laguna Seca.

Having lost race one by just 0.15secs after being mugged by Noriyuki Haga in the final turn, WSBK rookie Chris Vermeulen took revenge in race two at Silverstone by matching all Nitro Nori's moves in an even closer encounter.

Just as it was looking so good for Chris Vermeulen and the Ten Kate Honda, a post race inspection revealed a discrepancy with the tilt-switch meant he was stripped of his race two second place.