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Jennie Gow replaces Suzi Perry in BBC line-up
Jennie Gow joins Charlie Cox, Steve Parrish and Matt Roberts for the BBC's 2010 MotoGP coverage
Hungarian Grand Prix in doubt again?
The Balatonring construction firm has six months to find funding and complete building work in time for the planned Hungarian Grand Prix
Superstock, 250GP added to British GP support package
The National Superstock Championship and the 250GP ACU National Championships gets billing on the British Grand Prix MotoGP support package
Rizla Suzuki unveils 2010 challenger
A revised look, a new rider and technical advances define the 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R
Rossi misses out on World Sportsman award
Usain Bolt beats Valentino Rossi, among others, to the prestigious title of Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Abu Dhabi wants MotoGP, Qatar plans F1
Abu Dhabi, which held its inaugural F1 event at the end of last season on the brand-new $1-billion Yas Marina Circuit, is aiming to host a round of the MotoGP World Championship within the next few years.
Finding the limit with Mika Kallio
Winter testing is all about finding, and hopefully increasing, the limits of a motorcycle before the new racing season begins - so how does a MotoGP bike feel when it is being pushed to the edge?
Gresini launches all-Italian 2010 'dream' team
San Carlo Honda Gresini has officially kick-started its 2010 challenge for glory in MotoGP, by unveiling its all-Italian 'dream' team of Marco Melandri and Marco Simoncelli alongside the Honda RC212V
Le Mans lands Monster deal
Monster Energy, title sponsor of the Yamaha Tech 3 MotoGP team and a personal sponsor of world champion Valentino Rossi, has signed on as title sponsor of the French Grand Prix at Le Mans for the next two seasons. The deal marks the first time that Monster has sponsored a MotoGP event.
125: Schrotter signing puts Interwetten in every class
Interwetten Honda will join Aspar in entering all three grand prix classes this season after signing young German Marcel Schrotter for the 125cc World Championship.
PICTURE: Nicky Hayden's scar
Nicky Hayden's third fastest lap time at last week's Sepang MotoGP test was an impressive achievement - especially since the Ducati Marlboro rider had undergone arm surgery just two weeks before (click on the picture to enlarge).
Rossi, Lorenzo return to Indonesia
Fiat Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo made their latest PR visit to Indonesia, one of the most important markets for Yamaha, over the weekend.
Stoner can beat 'the greatest' in 2010, says Parrish
Former British 500cc Champion-turned-BBC commentator Steve Parrish tips Casey Stoner to reclaim his MotoGP World Championship crown from Yamaha rival Valentino Rossi in 2010 - but he is less sure about the chances of under-pressure Ducati team-mate Nicky Hayden...
'No lunch' as Capirossi tests for two
Loris Capirossi was a busy man during the first Sepang test earlier this month - the Italian veteran shouldering the full weight of development work for the 2010 Suzuki, while new team-mate Alvaro Bautista continues to learn the ropes.
MotoGP 09/10 game to thrill fans with greatest challenge yet!
The exciting new MotoGP 09/10 Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 computer game - developed by Monumental Games and published by Capcom - is shaping up to be the most thrilling yet, with more options and possibilities than ever before...
Relive the Grand Prix glory days with Duke Video!
Relive the excitement and thrills of the days of Wayne Rainey, Mick Doohan, Kevin Schwantz, Alex Criville, Loris Capirossi, Luca Cadalora, Max Biaggi and Valentino Rossi in Duke Video's special new Grand Prix DVD collection
Stoner: Ducati transformed by 'big bang' engine
"Instead of the bike always wanting to buck and weave, with this engine, because it's got that much more torque, it's trying to drive the bike out instead" - Casey Stoner.
Sepang MotoGP test times - End of Day Three
Rain storm brings Sepang test to an end...
Rossi and Lorenzo stop sharing data
"I don't have anything to comment on this" - Jorge Lorenzo.
Valentino Rossi starts 2010 testing on top
Reigning seven time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi began 2010 MotoGP testing on top of the timesheets by a comfortable 0.491sec at Sepang on Thursday. The Fiat Yamaha rider was fastest for much of the day, having recorded his best lap time of 2min 1.411sec on lap 15 of 54.
Brivio still surprised by Rossi.
Fiat Yamaha team manager Davide Brivio admits that he is amazed by Valentino Rossi's relentless determination to keep winning - and the effort the Italian puts in to achieve his goal.
Jarvis: Ben Spies has learning year ahead
Yamaha Motor Racing managing director Lin Jarvis believes WSBK champion Ben Spies can threaten for MotoGP podiums in 2010, but fears old rivals more.
Andrea Dovizioso gets new chief mechanic
The Repsol Honda team has confirmed to Crash.net that Andrea Dovizioso has a new chief mechanic for his second season with the factory team.
Rossi, Lorenzo unveil 2010 Fiat Yamaha livery
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo unveiled their 2010 MotoGP race livery in the Sepang pit lane on Thursday morning.