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PIC: Jonathan Rea on Repsol Honda
World Superbike star Jonathan Rea in action during his Repsol Honda MotoGP debut in testing at Brno on Monday. Rea is set to replace injured world champion Casey Stoner, should the Australian be unfit to ride at the forthcoming Misano and Aragon rounds.
Valentino Rossi hampered by oil leak at Brno
'I probably could have done a bit better without that inconvenience, and maybe I would have finished close to [Andrea] Dovizioso' - Valentino Rossi
Ben Spies hit by clutch trouble, then crashes at Brno
'I'm really disappointed not just for me but for the team as they've done an excellent job this weekend' - Ben Spies
Andrea Dovizioso tips hat to Yamaha team-mate Crutchlow
'There is no doubt that Cal did a better job than me and I congratulate him for getting his first podium in MotoGP' - Andrea Dovizioso
Rea to test for Repsol Honda
"In case, as doctors anticipate, Casey Stoner is not able to re-join the Repsol Honda Team in time, then Jonathan Rea will replace him in Misano and Aragon"
Crutchlow joins Smith at Tech 3 for 2013
"Hopefully I can reward their loyalty by challenging for the podium throughout 2013, which I know we are capable of" - Cal Crutchlow.
Pedrosa stays top in second Brno practice
Dani Pedrosa fastest during Friday free practice (2) for the Czech Republic MotoGP at Brno. Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies among fallers...
Yamaha: Valentino Rossi approached us
"Valentino made the approach to express his interest to return to Yamaha. So the first point of contact came from Valentino's side to Yamaha"
Stoner comments on surgery
"It's disappointing that in Indy we had a good chance to get some points back, but now it's finished our championship" - Casey Stoner.
Stoner to miss Brno
Casey Stoner to miss this weekend's Czech Republic MotoGP in order to undergo surgery.
Lorenzo confident for Brno
"Now we are back at a track where we can definitely be stronger" - Wilco Zeelenberg, Yamaha.
Hayden out of Brno
"The main thing is all the doctors told me racing was a really bad idea and not smart, and everybody on my team agreed" - Nicky Hayden.
Smoke cloud blocks vision for Dovizioso and Stoner
"After Ben's engine broke I couldn't see anything And I couldn't see where Ben was" - Andrea Dovizioso.
First CRT victory for Hernandez, Avintia
Yonny Hernandez claims Avintia Racing's first-ever CRT 'win' with an impressive run to ninth place at Indianapolis.
Spies reveals tension at Yamaha
"I was told by somebody at Yamaha that if I'm not going to ride a hundred percent at Laguna, don't show up" - Ben Spies.
Battle-scarred Stoner just misses podium
Casey Stoner delivers a gritty performance to finish fourth at Indianapolis, despite the pain of his injured ankle.
Spies hurt shoulder in qualifying fall
"My shoulder is really sore after that crash, maybe some torn ligaments so it's pretty painful" - Ben Spies.
Hayden unfit for Indianapolis race
"The results of the CAT were negative, and the American should be discharged this evening or tomorrow morning, but in any case he won't take part in the Grand Prix."
Stoner suffers big crash in Indy qualifying
Casey Stoner is diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right ankle after suffering a high-speed accident, while Ben Spies and Nicky Hayden also crash heavily.
Crutchlow: No chance of factory Ducati
"It's not avaliable to ride! So I won't be riding it" - Cal Crutchlow.
Stoner: Riders must adapt to the Ducati
"I think it's just about pride. You need to give that up and ride the Ducati the way it needs to be" - Casey Stoner.
Aspar riders tied on points heading to Indy
"My team-mate is a very strong rival and we are currently tied on points so we can't afford to lose concentration for one moment because every race promises to be a constant battle" - Aleix Espargaro.
Stoner: I feel sorry for Ducati...
"I just feel completely sorry for Ducati that Valentino has gone there and done nothing but complain about the bike for almost two years" - Casey Stoner.