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Full Sepang II pictures now online.
No less than 250 pictures, covering all aspects of this week's MotoGP test at Sepang, are now available for viewing on Crash.net .
Roberts breakthrough after Checa bike swap.
The final day of testing Sepang saw the unexpected sight of Kenny Roberts on a Honda RC212V and Carlos Checa on the former world champion's KR212V.
Telefonica leaves Renault.
The livery unveiled at Wednesday's Renault F1 launch (top picture) confirmed that, as predicted last week, Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica has left the team - almost certainly due to the departure of world champion Fernando Alonso to McLaren.
Rossi `very happy` with first 800 race simulation.
Colin Edwards may have been the fastest Factory Yamaha rider on day two of the Sepang test, and just a fraction behind John Hopkins, but it was team-mate Valentino Rossi who was most pleased after their first ever 800cc race simulation.
PICTURE: Rossi`s new sponsor...
With the Factory Yamaha Team still to announce its title sponsor for the 2007 season, star rider Valentino Rossi has 'secured' some new backing from his grand prix past in the form of 'Osvaldo chickens' (top picture) - whose logo is present on his bike at Sepang.
Checa: I was riding like a camel!
Riding his third different MotoGP machine, and tyre brand, in as many seasons means Carlos Checa has a lot to learn in adapting to his new LCR run Honda RC212V - and a fall on day one of the Sepang test didn't help.
PICTURES: KR212V makes track debut.
The new Team Roberts KR212V made its track debut during testing at Sepang on Monday, when Kenny Roberts Jr took it to the 13th fastest lap time out of 20 riders present.
They tell me I`m a dinosaur, says `Capi-T-rex`.
Loris Capirossi may be about to start his 18th world championship season, and fifth with Ducati in MotoGP, but the 'fired up' former 125 and 250cc world champion is as determined as ever to achieve his dream of a premier-class crown.
Ducati launch Desmosedici GP7.
Ducati officially launched its 2007 MotoGP title contender, the Desmosedici GP7, amidst the spectacular mountain scenery of Madonna di Campiglio, in Italy on Wednesday.
Ducati presents Stoner
"We agree with Wayne Rainey - it is easier for a fast rider to learn not to crash than for a slow rider to learn to go quick" - Federico Minoli, Ducati chairman and managing director.
McWilliams, Pitt back as Ilmor confirms line-up.
Jeremy McWilliams and Andrew Pitt will both return to the MotoGP grid next season, having been confirmed as part of a two-bike line-up at the new Ilmor team.
Perry and Riders for Health BBC appeal.
Moto GP's official charity, Riders for Health, has teamed up with the BBC in a bid to help people in remote African communities giving them a healthier future this Christmas.
Rossi to be offered works WRC drive for 2008?
Valentino Rossi is being wooed by WRC commercial boss, David Richards, who is keen to get the Italian to defect to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2008.
Yamaha, Camel relationship ends.
Having switched it's backing from Honda to Yamaha at the start of the year, Japan Tobacco International is to end its affiliation with the team and depart the MotoGP scene.
Jerez MotoGP test times - Thursday.
Leading MotoGP times from the third and final day of testing at Jerez, Spain, attended by teams and riders from Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki and Ilmor.
McWilliams injured at Jerez.
MotoGP veteran Jeremy McWilliams has sustained multiple injuries during a nasty fall from the Ilmor X3, while testing at Jerez on Thursday afternoon.
Chaz denied Ilmor debut.
Former 125 and 250GP rider, Chaz Davies, was frustratingly denied the chance to make his MotoGP debut for Ilmor during testing at Jerez this week.
Kawasaki announce `new beginning`, slam Eckl.
Kawasaki has announced a radical restructuring of its MotoGP project for 2007 - and revealed that its split from team principal Harald Eckl was due to his 'serious involvement with a competitor's MotoGP activities'.
Gresini Honda secure Hannspree backing.
Following the departure of tobacco manufacturer Fortuna, the Gresini Honda Team has secured backing from Hannspree for the 2007 MotoGP World Championship.
Barros: It`s easier than the 990cc.
New Pramac d'Antin rider Alex Barros completed his first full day on an 800cc Ducati at Jerez on Wednesday, after rain curtailed his Tuesday debut.
Jerez MotoGP test times - Tuesday.
Leading MotoGP times from day one of a three day test at Jerez, Spain, attended by teams and riders from Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki and Ilmor.
Chaz to test for Ilmor.
Crash.net columnist and former 125 and 250GP rider, Chaz Davies, will make his MotoGP debut with Ilmor during testing at Jerez on Wednesday.
PICTURES: Rossi, King Arthur and Excalibur!
After several rally appearances, Valentino Rossi made his MotoGP return during testing at Jerez today - complete with a new helmet design and stickers on his 800cc Yamaha (pictured).
Chaz checks in: Moving to AMA.
In his latest of his exclusive Crash.net columns, Chaz Davies explains his decision to leave motorcycle grand prix racing, after five seasons, and move to the AMA Formula Xtreme and Supersport championships for 2007...