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Yamaha talks 2012 YZ-M1
Yamaha gave its annual MotoGP technical presentation on Friday evening at Valencia. Here are some of the key points:
Stoner struggling with ankle injury
"I still can't get the flexibility required in the right corners" - Casey Stoner.
Rossi talks Biaggi retirement
"We were great, great rivals for a long period" - Valentino Rossi.
Corti gets MotoGP chance
"BQR will have 3 riders: Silva, Corti & Aoyama for the Valencian GP"
Career Highlights: Casey Stoner
A selection of highlights and milestones from Casey Stoner's grand prix career. The double world champion will retire after Sunday's Valencia MotoGP season finale...
Rea proud of MotoGP debut
'I achieved two top-10 finishes but my personal highlight was beating Valentino Rossi in Aragon' - Jonathan Rea
Lorenzo makes Indonesian visit
"Mental strength is also important when competing against other riders"
Your sexiest grid girl for October revealed!
Want to see a selection of some of the sexiest grid girls to have graced the world of motorsport over the past month? Then you're in the right place...
FIM statement after Anthony West doping test
"...In addition, the CDI imposes on the rider a sanction of one month's period of ineligibility to compete in any meeting authorised or organised by the FIM"
Win a replica Bridgestone cap signed by Nicky Hayden!
Win an official Bridgestone MotoGP cap signed by Ducati star Nicky Hayden!
Pedrosa: Sadness more than disappointment
"It's a sad feeling more than disappointment; I pushed as hard as I could; I did what I had to do and I have no regrets for my riding, especially this season" - Dani Pedrosa.
PICS: Dani Pedrosa falls, title chance ends
Dani Pedrosa crashes out of the lead of the Australian MotoGP, ending his 2012 MotoGP title hopes.
Lorenzo wins 2012 MotoGP World Championship
Jorge Lorenzo wins 2012 MotoGP World Championship!
PICS: Mick Doohan rides Honda RCV
Five time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan is completing demonstration laps on a Repsol Honda RC213V during this weekend's Australian MotoGP. All of Doohan's world championships, won consecutively from 1994-1998, and all 54 of his 500cc grand prix victories came on Honda machinery.
Stoner takes pole position at Phillip Island
Casey Stoner takes pole position for the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, despite a highside fall.
Canadian pension fund buys 39% of Dorna
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to buy 39% stake in MotoGP and WSBK rights holder Dorna.
A Lorenzo corner? Catalunya - but not the last turn!
"The last one, for sure not!" - Jorge Lorenzo.
Turn three presented to Casey Stoner
"Turn three is probably my favourite one in the world. I am almost flat out in fifth gear through there and that is pretty damn fast" - Casey Stoner.
Kris McLaren will replace injured Hernandez at Phillip Island
'It's a great opportunity that Avintia Blusens has offered me and I'd like to make the best of it' - Kris McLaren
Pirro aims for CRT success in final two races
'There are two races left and I would really like to take a CRT win, that would make me really proud' - Michele Pirro
Rossi talks up 'special' Phillip Island
'It's a track that a rider has to love. Racing a MotoGP bike there is a lot of fun, but it was a difficult weekend for us last year' - Valentino Rossi
Stoner: It's best man wins
"I have a huge respect for both of them and the best man will win" - Casey Stoner.
Spies ruled out of Australian GP
"I'm lost for words. We've had such a tough season with an unbelievable amount of bad luck" - Ben Spies.
Dovizioso 13th at Sepang after fall
'I pushed really hard trying to pass Casey [Stoner] and I lost the front without braking while at maximum angle' - Andrea Dovizioso