MotoGP News
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Iconic Norton brand considering MotoGP entry?
The British manufacturer would use an entry into the premier class as a chance to re-launch itself on the motorcycling stage.
Aprilia celebrates record GP win
Nicolas Terol's 125cc victory in the Czech Republic pushes Aprilia past MV Agusta in terms of all-time GP victories.
Present and future suspension for Dovizioso
Repsol Honda's Andrea Dovizioso spent most of Monday's Brno MotoGP test working on both present and future versions of Ohlins' suspension for his RC212V.
Yamaha to delay Valentino Rossi's Ducati debut?
Hopes of an amiable conclusion to Valentino Rossi's Yamaha MotoGP career are in jeopardy, after doubts were raised over the Italian being allowed to test for Ducati immediately after the Valencia season finale.
Denning: We need to go to church!
Paul Denning turns to the heavens in a bid to get some luck for the Rizla Suzuki following its double DNF.
First DNF of season for Dovizioso
Andrea Dovizioso loses ground in the battle for second in this year's MotoGP standings as he fails to finish at Brno.
Official: Valentino Rossi to leave Yamaha
"Now the moment has come to look for new challenges; my work here at Yamaha is finished. Unfortunately even the most beautiful love stories finish, but they leave a lot of wonderful memories..."
Extra MotoGP practice session at Aragon
All three grand prix classes will have an extra practice session during the inaugural Aragon Grand Prix.
Suzuki MotoGP riders get extra engines
Rizla Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista will get three extra engines each for the remainder of the 2010 MotoGP season, it was announced after a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission at Brno.
125: Smith takes first pole of year at Brno
Bradley Smith took his first pole position of the 2010 season with a dominant performance in Saturday's qualifying session for the 125cc Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno.
Alvaro Bautista taken for medical checks
MotoGP rookie Alvaro Bautista has been taken to the Brno medical centre on a stretcher after an accident halfway through the Saturday morning practice session.
Rossi: My condition has improved a lot
Valentino Rossi began his third race weekend back from a broken leg, at the Brno event he had originally targeted for his MotoGP comeback, with third in Friday practice.
125: Marquez dislocates shoulder, will try to ride
125cc World Championship leader Marc Marquez has been diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after a highside fall at the end of Friday practice for the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno.
125: Marquez falls hard in Brno practice, Terol top
125cc World Championship leader Marc Marquez, winner of the last five races, has been sent for medical checks after injuring his arm during a highside at the end of Friday practice at Brno in the Czech Republic.
F1 legends Brundle, Warwick try Ron Haslam Race School
The Honda Ron Haslam Race School, based at Silverstone, recently had two extra special guests in the form of former F1 drivers Martin Brundle and Derek Warwick, who accepted an invitation to train under the supervision of 'Rocket' Ron on the new CBR600RR ABS.
Tech 3: Cal Crutchlow is the favourite!
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal has revealed that Cal Crutchlow is "the favourite" to replace Ben Spies, should the Texan be moved to the factory Yamaha team in place of Valentino Rossi for 2011.
Bautista looking forward to Brands Hatch demo
While most of the MotoGP field will be away from their race bikes for the two-weekend summer break, rookie Alvaro Bautista will at least get to complete some demonstration laps on his GSV-R.
16-year-old Elena Myers to ride Suzuki MotoGP bike
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has invited 16-year-old AMA Supersport race winner Elena Myers to ride its GSV-R at Valencia, following the final MotoGP event of the 2010 season.
Abraham confirms MotoGP graduation on a Ducati
The rider's personal website reveals a deal with Ducati was signed this week and that his entry will be announced ahead of his home event.
Suzuki engine exemption to be discussed at Brno
There is still no official decision on the surprising news that Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista are likely to be allowed extra engines.
PICTURES: US MotoGP, Laguna Seca
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Last gasp Lorenzo snatches Laguna Seca pole
Lorenzo and Stoner dominate, but it's the Yamaha rider that emerges on top.
Spies fifth as Tech 3 riders get upgraded engine
Ben Spies began his first home grand prix as a full time MotoGP rider by being the top American, as well as top satellite rider, during Friday practice at Laguna Seca.
MotoGP stars talk Laguna Seca
The MotoGP World Championship stars arrived at Laguna Seca on Thursday, ahead of this weekend's US Grand Prix.