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Lorenzo: Last on grid for Iannone 'not enough'
"If Race Direction don't give him a hard penalty, like they did with me in 2005, these kinds of riders don't understand that they have to change" - Jorge Lorenzo.
PICTURES: Iannone takes out Lorenzo
Andrea Iannone and Jorge Lorenzo collide in Catalunya MotoGP
Message from family of Luis Salom
A message from the family of Moto2 star Luis Salom, who tragically lost his life during Friday practice in Catalunya.
Smith, Espargaro highly critical of Rossi
"Whatever problem [Rossi] has, that he is not going to the Safety Commission any more, he should swallow his pride, turn up and do his job as a MotoGP rider"
Rossi: We spoke about Turn 12 for six years...
Valentino Rossi states the Safety Commission had spoken about Turn 12 at Catalunya for six years; can't understand changes to Turn 10.
Lorenzo, Marquez disagree over track changes
Jorge Lorenzo 'missed' Safety Commission meeting, doesn't agree with Turn 10 change. Marc Marquez says meeting was usual time and place, decisions unanimous...
Luis Salom accident still a mystery
"Something happened. We don't know exactly what. We are studying the bike and the telemetry and other things"
Tributes to Luis Salom
The motorsport world pays tribute to Moto2 star Luis Salom, who tragically died after a Friday practice accident in Catalunya...
Catalunya MotoGP to use F1 layout following Salom tragedy
Track changes and new schedule following Luis Salom's tragic death in Friday's Moto2 practice for the Grand Prix of Catalunya.
Luis Salom dies from injuries at Catalunya
'Despite the best efforts of the trauma team, Luis Salom passed away at 16:55pm local time'
Yamaha reveals cause of Mugello engine failures
"Valentino's failure was caused by an accidental over rev in acceleration that occurred jumping over a crest with full throttle at the end of the straight"
Smith to lap Spa on 500cc Yamaha!
"This kind of motorcycle is something really special and I'm looking forward to seeing such a young and physically prepared rider on it" - Guy Coulon, Tech 3.
Pol Espargaro to leave Tech 3 Yamaha
Pol Espargaro leaves Tech 3 Yamaha, presumably for KTM, but who will take over his M1 ride?
Aleix Espargaro in the running at Aprilia?
The latest 2017 rumour suggests Suzuki's Aleix Espargaro could switch to Aprilia.
Front brake issues limit Crutchlow to eleventh
An issue with overheated discs leaves Cal Crutchlow adjusting his front brake throughout Sunday's race; admits he knew he had to finish.
Dovizioso: Podium charge stifled by arm pump
'I'm not smooth on the bike and I feel too much energy and I have the problem of arm pump, so I wasn't able to push the lap time' - Andrea Dovizioso.
Lorenzo spurred on by memories of 2005
'When I arrived in the last chicane the memories of 2005 passed into my mind when I overtook [Alex] de Angelis in 250, so I had his crazy idea to make the same' - Jorge Lorenzo.
Marquez: We're right in the hunt for title
'We are there in the championship and 10 points are not a big difference. Of course I would like to be in front but we are there' - Marc Marquez.
Rossi's Mugello 'dream' goes up in smoke
"In English they say 'shit happens'!" - Valentino Rossi.
Italian MotoGP - Race Day LIVE!
Live updates, quotes and results from Sunday's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races at Mugello!
Rossi, Iannone, Dovizioso unveil Mugello helmets
New home helmet designs for Valentino Rossi, Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso at the Italian MotoGP
Andrea Iannone confirmed at Suzuki
"Andrea is a fast rider who has the hunger for success and his riding style could suit our machine's characteristics" - Davide Brivio, Suzuki.
Iannone to join Suzuki after Ducati snub
Andrea Iannone will be confirmed as a Suzuki MotoGP rider for 2017 ahead of the Italian MotoGP, replacing Yamaha-bound Maverick Vinales.
Title leader Lorenzo in bullish mood
'It's one of my favourite places to ride and one of the most beautiful tracks in the world' - Jorge Lorenzo.