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Rossi enjoys Aragon, backs double practice
Valentino Rossi gave the return of two Friday practice sessions - albeit of a shorter length than usual - his firm backing after the trial format was used at the new Aragon circuit on Friday.
Rossi confirms winter shoulder surgery
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will undergo surgery on his lingering shoulder injury, after the end of the 2010 racing season.
All about Aragon...
A circuit map and time schedule for this weekend's inaugural MotoGP event at the new Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain.
Prosecutor considers action over Tomizawa death
The prosecutor of Rimini has reportedly launched an investigation into the death of Shoya Tomizawa following the Moto2 Grand Prix at Misano.
MotoGP officials explain Tomizawa medical treatment
When an F1 driver is hurt in a serious accident - for example Felipe Massa's head injury at Hungary 2009 - the session is interrupted (either by a safety car or red flags) and the injured undergo treatment at the scene before being moved.
Melandri leaves MotoGP for Yamaha WSBK ride
Marco Melandri has confirmed that he will leave the San Carlo Honda Gresini team at the end of the 2010 MotoGP season and move to the World Superbike Championship with Yamaha.
PICS: Hayden, Capirossi first lap clash at Misano
Loris Capirossi's 200th premier-class race ended at the first chicane in Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, when the Rizla Suzuki rider was hit by Ducati's Nicky Hayden. Both riders fell in the incident, which occurred as they accelerated out of the second apex.
MotoGP pays tribute to Shoya Tomizawa
Shoya Tomizawa, who won the first ever Moto2 Grand Prix at Qatar this year, died in hospital due to injuries sustained when the 19-year-old fell from fourth place in Sunday's race and was hit at high speed by following riders.
PICS: Suter-BMW 1000cc MotoGP machine
Eskil Suter used this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix at Misano to publically unveil a 1000cc MotoGP design, powered by a BMW engine (more pictures below).
Capirossi to announce Ducati return at 200th MotoGP?
Loris Capirossi is set to make his 200th 500cc/MotoGP start this weekend at Misano, when he might also announce a return to Ducati for 2011.
Edwards 'crushed' by Peter Lenz death
Colin Edwards had more than racing on his mind at the start of Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix, after Peter Lenz - whom Edwards had been a mentor for - died due to injuries sustained a few hours earlier in a support race at the circuit.
PICTURES: Stoner crashes out at Indy
Casey Stoner's five-race run of podium finishes came to an end after this front-end fall in Sunday's Indianapolis MotoGP (more pics below). The Australian lost control of his Ducati on lap 8, while looking for a way past Valentino Rossi. The accident was Stoner's third of the season.
Drain cover destroys Hayden's knee slider
Nicky Hayden's hopes of challenging for a home podium in Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix ended when his left knee slider was ripped off early in the race.
125: Marquez dropped to tenth after penalty
125cc championship Marc Marquez has been demoted from fifth to tenth for cutting the track at the end of Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix. Marquez fell from a safe lead on lap nine of the race, then charged back up the order from 14th to try and limit the title damage.
Two falls leave Rossi seventh, but 'it could be fun!'
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi can't remember the last time he crashed twice in one day, as he did at Indianapolis on Saturday, but the Italian is still looking forward to what could be a 'fun' race from seventh on the grid.
Ben Spies 'puts it on the line' for first MotoGP pole
Just one day after confirming a move to the factory Yamaha team for 2011, MotoGP rookie Ben Spies took his first grand prix pole position, in front of his home fans, at Indianapolis.
Ben Spies takes first MotoGP pole at Indianapolis
Ben Spies took his first ever MotoGP pole position in front of his home fans at Indianapolis on Saturday, as two Americans claimed places on the front row.
Ducati hope new fork hands Stoner final two tenths
Casey Stoner will start this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix with a new front fork, which Ducati hope can hand the Australian the two tenths a lap that separates him from victory.
Brivio to quit as Yamaha team manager?
Valentino Rossi's team manager Davide Brivio looks set to join the MotoGP world champion in leaving Yamaha at the end of this season.
Iconic Norton brand considering MotoGP entry?
The British manufacturer would use an entry into the premier class as a chance to re-launch itself on the motorcycling stage.
Aprilia celebrates record GP win
Nicolas Terol's 125cc victory in the Czech Republic pushes Aprilia past MV Agusta in terms of all-time GP victories.
Present and future suspension for Dovizioso
Repsol Honda's Andrea Dovizioso spent most of Monday's Brno MotoGP test working on both present and future versions of Ohlins' suspension for his RC212V.
Yamaha to delay Valentino Rossi's Ducati debut?
Hopes of an amiable conclusion to Valentino Rossi's Yamaha MotoGP career are in jeopardy, after doubts were raised over the Italian being allowed to test for Ducati immediately after the Valencia season finale.
Denning: We need to go to church!
Paul Denning turns to the heavens in a bid to get some luck for the Rizla Suzuki following its double DNF.