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Lorenzo in front as MotoGP 2012 begins
"The finger is shorter and lighter - that's why I went fast today!" - Jorge Lorenzo.
Narrower V-angle for Ducati GP12 engine?
Has Ducati chosen to depart from the 90-degree V for its 2012 MotoGP engine?
Yamaha confirms new 'official' sponsor
Yamaha enters into a new partnership with the Japanese-based JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Eneos) for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship.
Mattia Pasini takes over Speed Master MotoGP ride
Speed Master replaces Anthony West with Mattia Pasini for its debut MotoGP season, racing a CRT-spec Aprilia.
Anthony West priced out of MotoGP
"I will most likely not race any more and will [return] to australia to find a normal job" - Anthony West.
Recap: Sepang 2011 MotoGP tests
A look back at the 2011 Sepang MotoGP test results
Right idea, wrong time...
It was a case of right idea, wrong time for independent constructor-teams Roberts, WCM and Ilmor - all of whom were priced out of MotoGP long before this year's CRT rules arrived...
Rossi 'belittling' title win, says Stoner
'Valentino is saying and doing everything to belittle what was done by myself, my team, and Honda last year' - Casey Stoner
Chile announces plans for MotoGP track
Could MotoGP be heading to Chile in the near future?
Five MotoGP wild-card rides for Robertino Pietri?
Despite scoring just one point in Moto2, Robertino Pietri could get a chance in motorcycle racing's premier-class in 2012.
Ducati GP12 statistics revealed...
The Ducati GP12 will produce 250HP and reach a top speed of 225mph, it has been revealed... but is it the 'Valencia 2011' or 'Sepang 2012' model?
Top MotoGP quotes of 2011
Crash.net takes a look back at what riders had to say on some of the main moments of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship...
MotoGP engine change: What happened last time...
After five years of 800cc racing, MotoGP engine capacity will increase back up to 1000cc this season. Here's a look at how each manufacturer reacted to the previous capacity change, from 990cc to 800cc, for 2007...
Valentino Rossi wins on ice as Wrooom 2012 ends
Valentino Rossi starts 2012 with a win... on ice!
Full MotoGP 2012 entry list revealed
A detailed entry list for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship is unveiled, confirming 21 riders, nine CRT bikes and race numbers for the upcoming season.
Rossi, Hayden take Ducati two-seater snow ride!
File this under 'Things you don't expect to see'...
A rise of falls in MotoGP 2011
Stats for the 2011 MotoGP, Moto2 and 125cc seasons...
BQR confirms Kawasaki powered MotoGP entry
BQR joins forces with Avintia to run 2012 teams in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3!
MotoGP star Andrea Dovizioso breaks collarbone!
Andrea Dovizioso joins fellow MotoGP race winner Nicky Hayden in facing a fitness battle ahead of 2012 testing.
Dovizioso gets tattoo in memory of Simoncelli
Andrea Dovizioso's tattoo tribute to fallen MotoGP rival Marco Simoncelli.
Tommy Hill's crew chief moves to PBM for MotoGP
"Just want to confirm I am leaving Swan Yamaha to be chief tech for James Ellison in MotoGP this year!"
Petrucci, Ioda set for Aprilia CRT in MotoGP
Danilo Petrucci, Ioda and Aprilia to form an all-Italian CRT MotoGP project?
Crash.net's Top 10 MotoGP stories of 2011
The tragic death of Marco Simoncelli dominates the headlines from the 2011 MotoGP season
MotoGP Rider of the Year vote: 1st
You vote Casey Stoner 1st in Crash.net's MotoGP Rider of the Year poll