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2014 MotoGP World Championship standings
2014 MotoGP World Championship standings after round 6 of 18 at Mugello, Italy.
Marquez leads, big fall for Bradl in Mugello warm-up
Marc Marquez fastest during warm-up for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello.
Mapping mishap slows Pedrosa
"Somewhere, maybe exiting the pits, I touched the mapping and I was in the lowest power mode" - Dani Pedrosa.
Valentino Rossi: We made a big mistake
"I'm quite desperate for the tenth position but nothing is lost yet. It will be hard but we can do a good race" - Valentino Rossi.
217mph Iannone breaks MotoGP top speed record
Andrea Iannone hits 349.6km/h (217.2mph) on the Mugello home straight in Saturday morning's MotoGP practice
Fabrizio called up to replace Petrucci
Michel Fabrizio will ride the IodaRacing machine for the remainder of the Italian Grand Prix weekend in place of Danilo Petrucci.
PIC: Rossi leathers pay tribute to Marco Simoncelli
Valentino Rossi and Dainese reveal a set of leathers created in honour of the late Marco Simoncelli...
Eugene Laverty on Suzuki MotoGP test: This is my chance
Eugene Laverty heads to Japan to trial Suzuki's MotoGP bike as he looks to impress enough to be considered for a full-time ride in 2015.
Dunlop: No MotoGP tyre bid
"We have chosen not to tender to be the Official MotoGP supplier on this occasion. We do not rule it out as an opportunity in the future"
Biggest brakes allowed at all MotoGP circuits
"The use of 340 mm disc brakes will be optional for all circuits"
500cc star Takuma Aoki wins Asian GT race
"I'm very happy because this is my first international [circuit] race since my accident" - Takuma Aoki.
Bautista savours first podium since 2012
"It's been more than one year since I've had this feeling" - Alvaro Bautista.
Hayden, Iannone, Crutchlow talk first lap clash
"Hernandez hit me so hard I thought he broke my leg" - Cal Crutchlow.
Marquez: Great overtakes, I enjoyed it a lot
"...But after that I was able to do some great overtakes and I enjoyed it a lot" - Marc Marquez.
French MotoGP contract extended
The French Grand Prix will continue on the MotoGP calendar until at least 2021 after a contract extension was agreed with Dorna Sports during this weekend's Le Mans round.
PIC: MotoGP riders meet Darth Vader
MotoGP riders Scott Redding, Nicky Hayden and Mike di Meglio joined Moto2 competitors Dominique Aegerter, Johann Zarco and Jordi Torres in a day out to Disneyland Paris on Wednesday. The visit included a ride on Space Mountain Mission 2 and this encounter with Darth Vader.
Marc Marquez extends Honda MotoGP contract
Marc Marquez becomes first of the unsigned big name riders to decide his MotoGP future.
Nicky Hayden: It's not my favourite...
"My dad never let us say we don't like a track!" - Nicky Hayden.
Bridgestone: We'll develop to the end
"People can expect to see some state-of-the-art tyre technology being introduced to the MotoGP championship over the next eighteen months"
Stefan Bradl surgery confirmed
"Had a very good surgery and will do everything to be in a good form for Le Mans!" - Stefan Bradl.
Dani Pedrosa undergoes arm pump surgery
Arm surgery for Repsol Honda MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa.
Petrucci suffers broken wrist in Jerez tumble
Danilo Petrucci suffers a broken wrist after falling during morning warm-up for the Grand Prix of Spain.
MotoGP tweaks wet weather rules
The Grand Prix Commission amends a change in the rules during wet weather races.
'Too aggressive' Espargaro held back by riding style
Pol Espargaro admits he needs to amend his riding style to be 'smoother' as he struggles to get the best from the Tech 3 Yamaha.