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Tributes to Luis Salom
The motorsport world pays tribute to Moto2 star Luis Salom, who tragically died after a Friday practice accident in Catalunya...
Catalunya MotoGP to use F1 layout following Salom tragedy
Track changes and new schedule following Luis Salom's tragic death in Friday's Moto2 practice for the Grand Prix of Catalunya.
Luis Salom dies from injuries at Catalunya
'Despite the best efforts of the trauma team, Luis Salom passed away at 16:55pm local time'
Yamaha reveals cause of Mugello engine failures
"Valentino's failure was caused by an accidental over rev in acceleration that occurred jumping over a crest with full throttle at the end of the straight"
Smith to lap Spa on 500cc Yamaha!
"This kind of motorcycle is something really special and I'm looking forward to seeing such a young and physically prepared rider on it" - Guy Coulon, Tech 3.
Pol Espargaro to leave Tech 3 Yamaha
Pol Espargaro leaves Tech 3 Yamaha, presumably for KTM, but who will take over his M1 ride?
Aleix Espargaro in the running at Aprilia?
The latest 2017 rumour suggests Suzuki's Aleix Espargaro could switch to Aprilia.
Front brake issues limit Crutchlow to eleventh
An issue with overheated discs leaves Cal Crutchlow adjusting his front brake throughout Sunday's race; admits he knew he had to finish.
Dovizioso: Podium charge stifled by arm pump
'I'm not smooth on the bike and I feel too much energy and I have the problem of arm pump, so I wasn't able to push the lap time' - Andrea Dovizioso.
Lorenzo spurred on by memories of 2005
'When I arrived in the last chicane the memories of 2005 passed into my mind when I overtook [Alex] de Angelis in 250, so I had his crazy idea to make the same' - Jorge Lorenzo.
Marquez: We're right in the hunt for title
'We are there in the championship and 10 points are not a big difference. Of course I would like to be in front but we are there' - Marc Marquez.
Rossi's Mugello 'dream' goes up in smoke
"In English they say 'shit happens'!" - Valentino Rossi.
Italian MotoGP - Race Day LIVE!
Live updates, quotes and results from Sunday's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races at Mugello!
Rossi, Iannone, Dovizioso unveil Mugello helmets
New home helmet designs for Valentino Rossi, Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso at the Italian MotoGP
Andrea Iannone confirmed at Suzuki
"Andrea is a fast rider who has the hunger for success and his riding style could suit our machine's characteristics" - Davide Brivio, Suzuki.
Iannone to join Suzuki after Ducati snub
Andrea Iannone will be confirmed as a Suzuki MotoGP rider for 2017 ahead of the Italian MotoGP, replacing Yamaha-bound Maverick Vinales.
Title leader Lorenzo in bullish mood
'It's one of my favourite places to ride and one of the most beautiful tracks in the world' - Jorge Lorenzo.
Marquez: This happens if you lack acceleration
"A ranking in acceleration would be: Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda. But if we can improve we have one of the best bikes" - Marc Marquez.
Espargaro top satellite but frustrated at Le Mans
'If we can reproduce what we do in the weekend in the race everything will be easier for me and I will be faster and more in front' - Pol Espargaro.
PICTURE: Broken wing(let)
Jagged remains of broken winglet on Andrea Iannone's Ducati at French MotoGP.
Karel Abraham makes KTM MotoGP debut
"The motorcycle already rides very well and I hadn't actually expected it would be at this level" - Karel Abraham.
Rossi: We'll continue with conventional fuel tank
"I felt better with the standard fuel tank so I think we'll continue with the normal one" - Valentino Rossi.
Six wings for Marquez!
Honda tries new multiple wing layout during testing at Jerez on Monday.
Rossi: I couldn't have wanted anything better
'My mechanic said to me 'first from the first corner to the last' and I say, 'this is a good idea - I will try!'' - Valentino Rossi.