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Loris Capirossi reaches the finish
Loris Capirossi: 22 seasons, 328 GP starts, 29 wins and 99 podiums.
Ellison confirms MotoGP return, Aprilia engine
James Ellison to ride for Paul Bird Motorsports in MotoGP next year.
Alvaro Bautista leaves Suzuki MotoGP team
Alvaro Bautista has split from the Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team.
Nicky Hayden diagnosed with broken wrist
"I just have to be smart and watch the test. We'll get some more opinions and decide whether to get surgery" - Nicky Hayden.
125: Terol celebrates last-ever 125GP title
Nicolas Terol savours his 125GP title glory, the last of its kind before it becomes Moto3 in 2012.
Rossi, Simoncelli end season tied on points
Valentino Rossi ends his first MotoGP season with Ducati level on points with his late friend Marco Simoncelli.
Crutchlow claims best British finish since 2000
Top rookie Cal Crutchlow becomes the first British rider to score a top five finish in the four-stroke MotoGP era with his run to fourth in Spain.
PICTURES: First turn chaos at Valencia MotoGP
First turn pile-up takes Alvaro Bautista, Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden and Randy de Puniet out of the Valencia MotoGP race.
Final 2011 MotoGP World Championship standings
Final 2011 MotoGP World Championship standings.
PICS: Loris Capirossi given his 1990 grand prix bike!
A special leaving present for Loris Capirossi.
Kevin Schwantz to lead Simoncelli lap of honour
Kevin Schwantz to ride Marco Simoncelli's RC212V during a lap of honour by riders from all three classes at Valencia - followed by a two-minute firecracker display.
Viva Valencia! Celebrity riders complete charity journey
"The point of the whole trip is to show people that motorcycles save lives" - Matt Roberts
PICS: Valentino Rossi's helmet tribute to Simoncelli
"Sic, this helmet is for you!" - Valentino Rossi.
Hayes: Difficult and scary MotoGP debut
"My first day in MotoGP has been very difficult and quite scary at times to be honest. Before I went out this morning I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my life" - Josh Hayes.
Capirossi to run Simoncelli's #58 for final race
"I want to use Marco's number 58 on my bike for this race. I really hope he is happy about that and that I can achieve the same result as he could" - Loris Capirossi.
Rossi to run helmet design dedicated to Simoncelli
Valentino Rossi's manager Davide Brivio has revealed that Valentino Rossi will run a special helmet design in memory of close friend Marco Simoncelli, during thus weekend's Valencia MotoGP season finale.
Pedrosa: We will all have Marco in our thoughts
"This weekend we will all have Marco in our thoughts and I hope the fans show their respect and appreciation to him, as the whole MotoGP family will do" - Dani Pedrosa.
Dovizioso 'empty' after loss of 'great rival' Simoncelli
"I have raced with Marco throughout my whole career, he was 'the rival' and now that he is no longer with us, he has left a big void and I want to convert this feeling of emptiness to determination" - Andrea Dovizioso.
Czech fans pay tribute to Simoncelli
More than 1,500 Czech fans honour the memory of Marco Simoncelli.
Hayes in for Edwards, who will replace Lorenzo?
Yamaha "want something other than a regular test rider".
Colin Edwards gives injury update, will miss Valencia
"I watched Marco's funeral yesterday and I really wish I could have been there... Valentino spoke to Marco's family on my behalf and I thank him for that" - Colin Edwards.
Marco Simoncelli: 1987-2011
"Marco Simoncelli was a passionate rider bubbling over with a challenging spirit and blessed with a cheerful personality" - Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda.
Friends, rivals salute Simoncelli at funeral ceremony
Family, fans, friends and rivals say a final farewell to MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli.
Simoncelli's father: Marco was a warrior
"Marco was a warrior. He never gave up... that's why he didn't try to leave the bike." - Paolo Simoncelli.