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Gibernau has surgery, targets Catalunya
Sete Gibernau has targeted a return to action for the Catalunya Grand Prix after undergoing surgery to secure a transversal displaced fracture to the middle of his left collarbone.
Hayden, Kallio clash leaves one out, one damaged.
Mika Kallio's attempt to overtake factory Ducati rider Nicky Hayden - or 'a much slower rider' as Pramac Ducati technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini called him - ended in disaster when the MotoGP rookie hit a wet patch and fell, forcing Hayden off track in the process.
'Amazing' second for Melandri and Hayate.
Marco Melandri's 2009 rebirth reached a new high at Le Mans on Sunday, when the Italian took his 'privateer' Kawasaki to second place in a dramatic wet/dry French Grand Prix.
125: Marquez takes debut pole at drying Le Mans.
Marc Marquez has taken pole position for the 125cc French Grand Prix at Le Mans. The 40-minute session took place on a wet - but steadily drying - track, prompting countless spills as riders tested the ever-changing grip levels.
Gibernau fractures collarbone at Le Mans - updated.
Sete Gibernau has been ruled out of the remainder of the French Grand Prix weekend after sustaining a suspected double fracture of his left collarbone during a Saturday morning free practice highside at Le Mans.
Bridgestone announce 'white line' markings.
Bridgestone officially introduced sidewall markings for its softer compound slick tyres during Friday free practice at Le Mans, after testing possible solutions during the previous Spanish Grand Prix.
250: Gabor Talmacsi leaves Aspar.
2007 125cc world champion Gabor Talmacsi has split from the Aspar Aprilia team after just three rounds of this year's 250cc World Championship.
Takahashi: Hairpins are my speciality!
Yuki Takahashi believes one of his strongest points as a rider is dealing with slow hairpin corners, a feature of Le Mans - venue for this weekend's French Grand Prix.
Lorenzo wants Le Mans podium - without crutches.
Last year, Jorge Lorenzo stunned the MotoGP paddock by finishing second at Le Mans despite riding with two fractured ankles, sustained at the previous Shanghai round.
Nicky Hayden gets new crew chief.
Juan Martinez, crew chief for double MotoGP title runner-up Sete Gibernau while at Gresini Honda, will return to the Ducati Marlboro Team - where he moved with Gibernau in 2006 - as crew chief for the factory's new signing Nicky Hayden.
Toseland, CRASH set for charity auction and concert
While he may be better known for his abilities on a race track, many will also know MotoGP racer and double World Superbike Champion James Toseland for his skills on music stage.
Rossi needs Le Mans for Mugello 100th.
If Valentino Rossi wins next weekend's French Grand Prix at Le Mans it will mark his 99th grand prix victory, in all three classes.
PICTURE: Mr and Mrs Flint.
Keith Flint, better known as lead singer of The Prodigy, attended the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, where wife Mayumi acted as umbrella girl for Rizla Suzuki's Loris Capirossi.
MotoGP World Championship standings.
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Stoner set for first Jerez podium?
Casey Stoner looks set to battle for his first ever Jerez podium after claiming third on the grid in Saturday's qualifying session.
250: Bautista from Aoyama at Jerez.
Alvaro Bautista was able to get the better of Hiroshi Aoyama during Friday free practice for the 250cc Spanish Grand Prix, helped by a slower rider on Aoyama's last lap.
Rossi: I'd do a Gibernau to Lorenzo.
Valentino Rossi has confirmed that should he and MotoGP World Championship leading team-mate Jorge Lorenzo be battling for victory heading into the final turn of Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, then the Italian is prepared to repeat his controversial 2005 clash with Sete Gibernau.
Gibernau 'excited' about Jerez return.
Sete Gibernau returns to the scene of one of his most emotional victories, and most bitter defeats, in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez.
Swine flu fears to reduce Spanish GP fans?
Spectator attendance at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez - predicted to top 240,000 over the three days, with 130,000 on race day alone - could be significantly reduced due to fans' fears over swine flu.
Valentino Rossi to attend Isle of Man TT.
Reigning six time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will make his first visit to the world-famous Isle of Man TT races in June this year - and complete a parade lap of the 37.73 mile (60.7 km) road circuit.
Stoner subdued by chatter.
Casey Stoner arrived at the Japanese Grand Prix having been fastest in all three pre-season tests and then every track session at the Qatar season opener, but left Motegi third in the championship after brake problems in Sunday's race.
Hayden: Takahashi just took me down.
Nicky Hayden and Yuki Takahashi both expressed extreme disappointment after being eliminated on the opening lap of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.
Motegi MotoGP qualifying cancelled.
MotoGP's 2009 rain curse continued in Japan on Saturday when the qualifying sessions for all three grand prix classes were cancelled due to standing water caused by persistent heavy rain.
Motegi MotoGP qualifying delayed.
The MotoGP qualifying session for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi has been delayed by an hour due to continued heavy rain and standing water.