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Dorna hires ex-Bridgestone director to advise Ezpeleta
"In the coming years we'll have to tackle new challenges and bring into existence the most appropriate changes to make the MotoGP World Championship even more thrilling and spectacular"
<i>That</i> race: The 2006 Portuguese MotoGP
At Crash.net, we consider the 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix to have been the 'best' all-round race of the MotoGP era. With the 2011 Estoril round this weekend, we make no apologies for again running this 'flashback' feature, first published here in 2009...
Eight years on: Daijiro Kato remembered
It was eight years ago today (April 20) that Daijiro Kato succumbed to injuries sustained in the 2003 season-opening Japanese MotoGP race, at Suzuka...
Alpinestars airbag system explained
"...should the rider re-mount the bike and continue riding, the system re-arms offering the rider a second inflation charge"
Valentino Rossi has 'fun' on 2012 Ducati debut
"I like the GP12. It's more enjoyable, more fun to ride and you can do some nice slides" - Valentino Rossi.
Abu Dhabi MotoGP - 2012 or 2013?
"The big decision is whether we would do MotoGP for 2012 or 2013"
Dani Pedrosa recovering after surgery
The Spaniard underwent the treatment despite his impressive run to the podium during the opening two MotoGP rounds.
Spies second-place ends on the floor after 'taking it easy'
"Every corner after I passed him I slowed down, taking it easy then all of a sudden I was on the floor" - Ben Spies.
Edwards robbed of podium on last lap
"The bike didn't feel great coming out of the last corner to start the last lap and by the time I got to the first corner it just stopped" - Colin Edwards.
Rossi 'sorry' for Stoner clash, lost opportunity
"We had a great chance for me to make my first podium with Ducati, or even my first win" - Valentino Rossi.
Stoner blasts marshals after Rossi collision
"What is more frustrating is the reaction of the stewards and their assistance for Valentino and not for me, it was unbelievable" - Casey Stoner.
PICS: Simoncelli highsides out of race lead at Jerez
Marco Simoncelli highsides out of the race lead at Jerez.
PICS: Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner Jerez crash
The Valentino Rossi/Casey Stoner race crash at Jerez on Sunday.
What Stoner said to Rossi after Jerez crash...
"Obviously your ambition outweighed your talent" - Casey Stoner.
Rossi takes out Stoner in Jerez race!
Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner collide during the Spanish MotoGP.
Hopkins 'proves he should be in MotoGP'
"I'm having so much fun on the motorcycle and really excited about riding"
2010 v 2011 - Simoncelli biggest improver?
Marco Simoncelli finds biggest improvement in Qatar race lap from 2010 to 2011.
Gardner: Rossi lost shoulder gamble
"It's a complete disaster and I can see no significant benefit in Rossi having delayed his surgery to test the Ducati late last year," - Wayne Gardner.
Meregalli: Yamaha atmosphere is great!
The former World Superbike racer and team manager describes Lorenzo and Spies as the ideal pairing for his first season in charge.
Jerez safe for five years, Brno now in doubt?
A new agreement not only secures the Spanish Grand Prix, but will see the Andalusian region get significant advertising at other MotoGP events.
Spies loses time during Rossi battle
"I struggled to get by Valentino for a while, he was riding really well and he's not an easy guy to get around!" - Ben Spies.
Alvaro Bautista breaks femur in Qatar crash
Suzuki's only MotoGP rider, Alvaro Bautista, breaks leg in practice crash for round one in Qatar. Will John Hopkins replace him?
Last chance to say 'Bye Bye Baby'
'Bye Bye Baby' T-shirts are available now for the final time, grab one quick before Grand Prix Legends run out.