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MotoGP viewing figures on the up.
The tense 2009 MotoGP World Championship battle looks to be having a highly positive effect on the sport's viewing figures, with last weekend's British Grand Prix enjoying particularly strong numbers.
MotoGP rule changes.
During a meeting at last weekend's British Grand Prix at Donington Park, the Grand Prix Commission clarified the rules regarding rookie riders and engine limits, amongst other decisions.
Toseland sixth at home GP.
James Toseland banished his 2008 British GP nightmare with a joint-career-best sixth at Donington Park on Sunday.
Tyre gamble hurts Ducati.
Ducati Marlboro riders Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden were the only riders to gamble on wet tyres at the start of the British Grand Prix, a decision that badly backfired.
Lorenzo crashes out of race lead.
Jorge Lorenzo paid a high price for braking a few centimetres off line in Sunday's British Grand Prix at Donington Park - the young title contender crashing out of the race lead after straying onto a white line (see pictures below).
MotoGP point standings
CLICK HERE for the 2009 MotoGP World Championship standings after round ten, Sunday's British Grand Prix at Donington Park...
Price Harry rides Ducati MotoGP bike
Motorcycle fan Prince Harry got a high-speed ride around the Donington Park circuit on the two-seater Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP machine, ridden by 13 time grand winner Randy Mamola (see pictures below). Prince Harry is third-in-line to the British throne.
Rossi on pole at Donington.
The last British MotoGP pole position at Donington Park, before a 2010 switch to Silverstone, has fallen to reigning world champion Valentino Rossi.
Rossi, Lorenzo ready for D-air debut.
A new era in rider safety will begin in this weekend's British Grand Prix at Donington Park, when world championship leaders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will use Dainese's D-air system in a MotoGP race.
Pedrosa and Lorenzo stats.
As speculation about Spaniards Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa perhaps swapping seats, or even riding alongside each other, for the 2010 MotoGP season continues, the following table compares their premier-class statistics to date.
Donington Park numbers.
This weekend's British Grand Prix at Donington Park will be the last before a 2010 switch to Silverstone. Donington Park has hosted the British MotoGP round every year since 1987. Below are some facts and figures from the previous Donington events.
Rossi's tyre choice confirmed.
In a follow-up to Monday's story ( CLICK HERE ) Bridgestone has confirmed that Valentino Rossi was using the softer compound front tyre at the German Grand Prix.
Pedrosa claims third in Germany
Dani Pedrosa backed up his US GP victory with third place, and a new lap record, in Sunday's German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring.
Saarinen inducted into Hall of Fame.
Former 250cc world champion Jarno Saarinen was inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame, on the eve of the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring.
Canepa okay after Hayden hit.
MotoGP rookie Niccolo Canepa literally didn't know what hit him during a spectacular accident at the end of Saturday's wet qualifying session at the Sachsenring.
Bridgestone explains Sachsenring tyre choice.
MotoGP riders will be back on dual-compound tyres for only the second time this season, during this weekend's German Grand Prix at Sachsenring.
Stoner diagnosed with 'slight gastritis, anaemia'
Casey Stoner will continue to ride on in this year's MotoGP World Championship despite being diagnosed with 'slight gastritis and mild anaemia', an illness that will continue to see him receive treatment for the next few weeks.
Francisco Hernando out of MotoGP.
The new Grupo Francisco Hernando team has withdrawn from the MotoGP World Championship after just eight rounds of the 2009 season.
Lorenzo confirmed with shoulder, ankle injuries.
Jorge Lorenzo's shoulder and ankle injuries sustained during a huge end-of-qualifying highside at Laguna Seca have been confirmed after medical tests in Barcelona.
Lorenzo weighs up future options.
Jorge Lorenzo's MotoGP may remain undecided, but the 2009 title contender continues to insist that his 'first option' is to stay with Yamaha.
Toseland excluded from Laguna Seca.
James Toseland had a day to forget at Laguna Seca on Sunday, being black flagged on lap 11 after failing to serve a ride-through penalty for jumping the start.
Hayden finally rewarded for hard work.
The US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca was arguably a make or break moment for home star Nicky Hayden, who came into the event with a best finish of eighth from his first seven races as a factory Ducati rider.
'Proud' podium for injured Lorenzo.
Jorge Lorenzo is not even halfway through his second MotoGP season and already the 22-year-old has built up a fearsome reputation for overcoming painful injuries, but Sunday's third place at Laguna Seca was arguably his best yet under such circumstances.
Rossi gets his own day.
Sunday at Laguna Seca saw reigning six time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi presented with a proclamation on behalf of Monterey County, declaring 5th July 'Valentino Rossi Day' from now on.