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Celebrity riders raise money for MotoGP charity Riders for Health
"The point of the whole trip is to show people that motorcycles save lives" - Matt Roberts
Valentino Rossi's special Valencia helmet
"Sic, this helmet is for you!" - Valentino Rossi.
Hayes makes MotoGP debut
"My first day in MotoGP has been very difficult and quite scary at times to be honest. Before I went out this morning I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my life" - Josh Hayes.
Capirossi to race Simoncelli's number
"I want to use Marco's number 58 on my bike for this race. I really hope he is happy about that and that I can achieve the same result as he could" - Loris Capirossi.
Rossi helmet tribute for Simoncelli
Valentino Rossi's manager Davide Brivio has revealed that Valentino Rossi will run a special helmet design in memory of close friend Marco Simoncelli, during thus weekend's Valencia MotoGP season finale.
Pedrosa: Respect and appreciation for Simoncelli
"This weekend we will all have Marco in our thoughts and I hope the fans show their respect and appreciation to him, as the whole MotoGP family will do" - Dani Pedrosa.
Dovizioso announces tribute to 'great rival' Simoncelli
"I have raced with Marco throughout my whole career, he was 'the rival' and now that he is no longer with us, he has left a big void and I want to convert this feeling of emptiness to determination" - Andrea Dovizioso.
Brno pays tribute to Simoncelli
More than 1,500 Czech fans honour the memory of Marco Simoncelli.
Yamaha "want something other than a regular test rider"
Yamaha "want something other than a regular test rider".
Edwards unfit for Valencia
"I watched Marco's funeral yesterday and I really wish I could have been there... Valentino spoke to Marco's family on my behalf and I thank him for that" - Colin Edwards.
Career profile: Marco Simoncelli
"Marco Simoncelli was a passionate rider bubbling over with a challenging spirit and blessed with a cheerful personality" - Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda.
Marco Simoncelli's funeral held in Italy
Family, fans, friends and rivals say a final farewell to MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli.
Simoncelli's family pay tribute to Marco
"Marco was a warrior. He never gave up... that's why he didn't try to leave the bike." - Paolo Simoncelli.
Aoyama: Rest in peace Marco
Marco Simoncelli's team-mate Hiroshi Aoyama pays tribute to his fallen counterpart.
Edwards 'sad for the whole MotoGP community'
"I feel sad for the whole MotoGP community right now, my heart is heavy for everyone affected, from family to fans. God speed my friend, u will be missed" - Colin Edwards.
Rossi 'will not stop' racing
"Many are asking about Vale stopping races. This [is] absolutely [not] true" - Davide Brivio.
Rossi: I will miss Simoncelli a lot
"Sic for me was like a youngest brother. So strong on track and so sweet in the normal life. I will miss him a lot" - Valentino Rossi.
Race Direction explains Simoncelli
"Our sympathies go to his family and we want to show every respect possible to Marco" - Paul Butler, MotoGP Race Director.
Edwards heads home after Sepang tragedy
"...his thoughts and prayers are with Simoncelli and the Gresini Honda family"
Tributes paid to Marco Simoncelli
"I was very impressed by his speed, talent and determination... Marco Simoncelli's qualities reminded me of Gilles Villeneuve and now, fate has chosen to link them in this tragic fashion" - Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari President.
Simoncelli passes away after Malaysian accident
Marco Simoncelli passes away after Malaysian MotoGP accident.
Sepang race halted after early accident
Sepang MotoGP race halted after early accident for Marco Simoncelli, Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.
125: Terol on pole in Malaysia
Nico Terol takes pole position for the Malaysian 125cc Grand Prix at Sepang.
Stoner to reach a century at Sepang
Landmark MotoGP start for Casey Stoner this weekend in Malaysia.