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MotoGP Argentina: Iannone punished for Dovizioso take down
Grid penalty for Andrea Iannone after taking out Ducati team-mate Andrea Dovizioso in Argentina MotoGP.
MotoGP Argentina: Vi?ales: If you're off-line you crash
Maverick Vi?ales underlines the perils of going off-line on the dirty Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, is confident of improvements on Saturday.
MotoGP Argentina: Crutchlow explains details of Qatar crash
Cal Crutchlow reveals the small details behind his electronics issues in Qatar, doesn't have any upgrades for the second round of 2016.
MotoGP Argentina: Dovizioso not surprised by Stoner decision
"Also, the rules say he would have to use the [GP15] bike of Pramac. So I think there wasn't a reason to do that."
MotoGP Argentina: Lorenzo, Marquez respond to Qatar boos
"We are trying to be professional, trying to be the best on track and risking our lives in the process"
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi: 20 years ago today...
MotoGP star Valentino Rossi made his Grand Prix debut 20years ago today.
Laverty matches MotoGP best on 'real' Ducati debut
"We hung in there to the end in a fight with Alvaro and Jack and beat them to the line. Considering that was my first long run it wasn't bad!" - Eugene Laverty.
Vi?ales: The expectation was too high!
After a promising afternoon warm-up, Maverick Vi?ales admits he was expecting too much from the first MotoGP race of 2016.
MotoGP Qatar: Crutchlow: The bike didn't know where it was
"I braked earlier than the lap before, and went into the corner 60km/h faster" - Cal Crutchlow.
MotoGP Qatar: CalCrutchlow: 'I'm not going to eat!'
Cal Crutchlow fears lack of straight-line performance will leave him vulnerable in today's Qatar MotoGP race.
MotoGP Qatar: Rossi, Lorenzo: 'What you f**king want?'
"The problem is that I say 'why?', and I expect 'sorry', but he [look] to me like say 'what you f**king want?'" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi confirms new Yamaha deal until 2018
"This new agreement confirms that Vale will indeed finish his motorcycle racing career with Yamaha" - Valentino Rossi signs what looks to be his final MotoGP contract.
Danilo Petrucci withdraws from Qatar MotoGP
Danilo Petrucci forced out of Qatar MotoGP after re-damaging his injured hand.
MotoGP Qatar: Rossi: I'm ready and motivated - let's go!
'Last season for me began very well. I don't know if I will be able to repeat that result but I will try to get on the podium for sure' - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi felt 'betrayed' by Marquez 'tricks'
Valentino Rossi declares MotoGP rival Marc Marquez 'betrayed' him last year and the damage done to their relationship is irreparable.
Know the Michelin MotoGP tyre markings!
How to spot which tyre compound a rider is using during the 2016 MotoGP season.
Crash Media Group is hiring!
Crash Media Group is looking for new talent to join our ranks and work across our motorsport and motorcycling titles.
Suzi Perry back in MotoGP with BT Sport
Suzi Perry joins BT Sport, will share MotoGP presenting duties with Craig Doyle plus some Speedway and WRC.
Spain launches Flat Track Championship
Spain launches AMA-style Flat Track Championship, Noyes family play key role in new series.
Qatar MotoGP Test: Crutchlow: The bike torpedoed me in the nuts!
"[The bike] went up about six foot in the air and just came straight down on my bollocks" - Cal Crutchlow.
Qatar MotoGP Test: 'Dirty work' for Rossi, 'potential' tomorrow
"We will put everything together tomorrow to understand our potential" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP Penalty Points change, no 'irresponsible' statements
Riders only punished if they reach ten Penalty Points - Teams and Riders must not make statements 'considered irresponsible and damaging' to MotoGP Championship.
Yamaha signs partnership with Rossi's VR46 Riders Academy
"I am also looking forward to meeting the riders that will attend the training sessions throughout 2016... Maybe we'll find new racing talents!" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Smith 'Michelin rear hooks around the corner'
"With the Michelin, if you touch the throttle early, it hooks around the corner" - Bradley Smith.