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Barry Sheene inducted into Motor Sport Hall of Fame
Barry Sheene has been inducted into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame joining the legendary names of Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini and John McGuinness.
Dovizioso: Sick, strange, no strategy!
"Maverick is very, very strong and when I saw him two laps to the end, +1.2s, I said 'f**k!'"
Crutchlow explains gravel trap confrontation
"I started to rage because he said something happened as in it wasn't his fault. That's why I was angry, because he was lying to me. If you make a mistake, you make a mistake. He apologised and that's it" - Cal Crutchlow
Marquez: It wasn't Johann's fault, it was mine
Marc Marquez refuses to blame Johann Zarco for slowing him on his fastest qualifying run; says he should have timed his attack better.
Vinales 'a bit damaged but OK' after 130mph fall
Maverick Vi?ales decides he needs to focus on working with soft front tyre after suffering terrifying 130mph fall; "I'm OK. A bit damaged but OK."
Marquez: Hayden will always be in our hearts
"Nicky immediately came to see me and actually recommended the doctor I had the surgery with" - Dani Pedrosa.
Nicholas Patrick Hayden - A family obituary
"Among those who knew him best, Nicky was cherished for his generosity, kindness, and mischievous sense of humour."
New seamless gearbox on Aprilia's testing list
Aleix Espargaro and Sam Lowes both present at the Circuit of Catalunya this week; new seamless gearbox, electronics and chassis parts among items on testing list.
Riders on new Catalunya chicane: "It's not MotoGP level"
Ten MotoGP riders sampled the Circuit of Catalunya's revamped final sector on Tuesday; "It's not fun and it was one of the most fun tracks in the world."
Honda President sends message to Hayden family
"Hayden's magnetic personality an inspiration to many fans."
Message from Roger Hayden
"I want to be thankful for having a brother like you for 33 years"
Tributes to Nicky Hayden
These are just some of the tributes being paid to former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden from throughout the motorsport world, following his tragic death, due to injuries sustained in a bicycle training accident last Wednesday...
Statement from Tommy Hayden
"We would like everyone to remember Nicky at his happiest - riding a motorcycle"
Nicky Hayden: 1981-2017
A look back at the exceptional career of former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden, who tragically lost his life in a road accident.
Nicky Hayden has died
MotoGP in mourning as former champion Nicky Hayden loses life as a result of road accident.
Zarco staying grounded after Le Mans ecstasy
Tech 3 Yamaha rider Johann Zarco does not expect his job to become any easier in MotoGP despite making big step forward in home Grand Prix.
Lorenzo: We saved a difficult situation
"We finished with a constant pace [and] we saved a difficult situation. I'm satisfied in general, but of course I want to be much faster" - Jorge Lorenzo
2017 MotoGP Championship standings
World Championship standings after the 2017 French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 of 18.
Michelin: Riders voted against having both tyres
Michelin 'understand Jorge's position' - were prepared to supply the current front tyre alongside the stiffer option for 'one or two races'.
Lorenzo rails against 'very rude' Miller
Jorge Lorenzo rails against 'very rude' Jack Miller after an exchange during Friday's MotoGP Safety Commission meeting.
Miller's miracle escape: 'I let go before I hit the wall'
"When I saw I wasn't going to stop in time I let go before I hit the wall" - Jack Miller.
French MotoGP - Saturday LIVE!
Live updates, quotes and results from Saturday's practice and qualifying at the French MotoGP!
MotoGP switching to stiffer front tyre from Mugello
MotoGP riders vote 20-3 in favour of switching to the stiffer front tyre design.