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125: Zarco claims Phillip Island pole
Johann Zarco takes pole position for the Australian 125cc Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
125: Cortese leads Phillip Island practice
Sandro Cortese fastest during Friday practice (2) for the Australian 125cc Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
Capirossi back for Phillip Island
"My shoulder still causes many problems, despite the medical care in recent days" - Loris Capirossi.
Stoner: Very slim chance of title this weekend
"My chances of the Championship this weekend I think are very slim, almost none" - Casey Stoner.
San Carlo extends Gresini title sponsorship
"Next season's project for the San Carlo Honda Gresini Team is a very ambitious one and with Marco Simoncelli riding the factory RC213V there will be a lot of excitement" - Fausto Gresini.
Dovizioso close to Tech 3 Yamaha deal
The Italian is believed to have turned down an offer from Honda to ride with LCR after Marco Simoncelli was given the same deal with Gresini.
Doohan tips Stoner to dominate
"Stoner could easily surpass what I've done, and perhaps even Valentino Rossi" - Mick Doohan.
AMA winner Hayes gets Tech 3 test
Hayes's MotoGP test outing is a reward for winning the AMA Superbike Championship in 2011.
Top ten grid girls of September revealed
Rizla Suzuki's Misano babe sweeps September's top ten!
Ito finishes final motorcycle race?
"At this moment I don't have any plans to participate in another Motorcycle race" - Shinichi Ito.
Stoner 'bumped off' at Motegi
"The bike was shaking and my hands nearly came off the 'bars. Then when I went for the brakes there was nothing there" - Casey Stoner.
Pedrosa sets the pace at Motegi
Dani Pedrosa fastest during Friday practice 2 for the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.
Honda, Yamaha side-by-side at Motegi museum
Honda, Yamaha side-by-side at Motegi museum this weekend.
Hopkins and Rizla Suzuki back together at Sepang
"I thought after Brno that I wouldn't get the opportunity again and was really disappointed that I missed out there due to a silly mistake, so to be heading to Sepang is fantastic" - John Hopkins.
Aoyama: Maybe I could win at Motegi..
"Initially many riders said they don't want to go to Japan. Obviously I thought maybe I can win the race!" - Hiroshi Aoyama.
44-year-old Ito ready for MotoGP return
"I never thought that I would participate in the World Motorcycle Championship again" - Shinichi Ito.
Simoncelli secures official Honda deal
The Italian will stay in the same team for 2012 and once again get the chance to compete on the same machinery as the top-line Repsol riders.
125: Aprilia wins first 2011 grand prix title
The first 2011 grand prix title was decided at Aragon on Sunday when Aprilia put the 125cc Constructors' title out of mathematical reach, with four rounds still to go.
Smith signs long tern Tech 3 deal
"To think I'll be riding a Yamaha 1000cc MotoGP bike just over a year from now is hard to believe" - Bradley Smith.
Abraham under observation
Karel Abraham under observation after Aragon MotoGP crash.
Capirossi re-injures right shoulder
"My presence in Japan is in serious doubt" - Loris Capirossi.