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2015 MotoGP entry list revealed
The 2015 MotoGP entry list is released with 25 riders and 16 factory option bikes earmarked to be present on the grid at next year's Qatar opener.
Pedrosa picks Aurin as 2015 crew chief
"I just decided who will be my crew chief and it is Ramon Aurin" - Dani Pedrosa.
Bridgestone defends asymmetric tyre, will offer again
Despite a 'cool' reception from riders in Australia, Bridgestone maintains it is pleased with the performance of its tyres at Phillip Island.
Bradl takes responsibility but Espargaro 'angry'
"It's not easy with an Open bike and now we have one engine less and I'm really pissed off but we'll try hard again in Malaysia" - Aleix Espargaro.
'Devastated' Crutchlow falls from podium on final lap
"I'm really devastated because it shows that we're riding really well and that the Ducati team is working really well, but you have to make it to the finish" - Cal Crutchlow.
Marquez: I was trying to win Doohan style!
"I was trying to do Doohan style! But I did like Doohan [in 1997] when he was leading this race and crashed!" - Marc Marquez.
Leitner leaves as Dani Pedrosa's crew chief
"It was a last-minute decision by Mike. We respect it... Now we have to think about how to replace him"
Stoner, Doohan, Gardner unveil statues
"I guess it's something for the seagulls to rest on, or do other things!" - Mick Doohan.
Iannone keeps crew chief, Romagnoli stays at Ducati
Marco Rigamonti moves with Andrea Iannone to Factory Ducati MotoGP team, Cal Crutchlow's crew chief Daniele Romagnoli to remain at Ducati
Marquez's career was almost over in 2011
"They said maybe it will be okay for the future, maybe not, we cannot guarantee that you will ride a bike again" - Marc Marquez.
Marquez record after early FP3 stutter
Marc Marquez fastest during Free Practice 3 for the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.
MotoGP to remove artificial grass, reconsider flag-to-flag
"It may be that we consider having an option where if it gets too wet we oblige everybody to change the bikes"
Pedrosa: I think we set a 'stoppie' record!
Dani Pedrosa had a huge moment at the end of the back straight in FP1 but shrugged it off to go fourth fastest overall on the Repsol Honda at Motegi MotoGP
Lorenzo hits ground running at Motegi
Jorge Lorenzo makes argably strongest start to Japanese MotoGP weekend, despite completing day one in second place behind Andrea Dovizioso
New Monster deal for Yamaha, Tech 3
Monster extends sponsorship of Yamaha MotoGP teams.
Race Direction: Ducati only has one dry podium
"For the purposes of the regulation we are talking about [Aragon was] wet" - MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb.
Marquez, Rossi, Lorenzo talk MotoGP, F1 safety
Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo give thoughts on safety following recent incidents in F1 and MotoGP.
Nakasuga gets MotoGP wild-card at Motegi
"I also want to put in a 'Katsuyuki Nakasuga' style performance that will live up to the expectations of the fans that have rooted for me"
PICS: Suzuki reveals its GSX-RR 2015 MotoGP bike
Suzuki reveals the name and more details about the machine that will lead its return to MotoGP competition in 2015, the GSX-RR.
Hayden back in top ten on MotoGP return
"They take your blood, spin it and inject it back into the injury site" - Nicky Hayden.
Pol Espargaro: Rain destroyed everything
"This weekend we were really fast, but like at Sachsenring the rain came and it destroyed everything" - Pol Espargaro.
Forward to keep full Yamaha package, Baz close
Forward Racing announce Yamaha engine, frame, swingarm and linkage package for MotoGP 2015, Loris Baz close to second seat.
Ouch! Hector Barbecued on fiery Ducati debut
"That was scary! The pain doesn't matter, all I want to do is get back on my Ducati & keep riding!" - Hector Barbera.