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More track time at Aragon
All three grand prix classes will have an extra practice session during the inaugural Aragon Grand Prix.
Extra engines for Suzuki
Rizla Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista will get three extra engines each for the remainder of the 2010 MotoGP season, it was announced after a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission at Brno.
125: Smith claims Czech pole
Bradley Smith took his first pole position of the 2010 season with a dominant performance in Saturday's qualifying session for the 125cc Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno.
Big fall for Bautista
MotoGP rookie Alvaro Bautista has been taken to the Brno medical centre on a stretcher after an accident halfway through the Saturday morning practice session.
Rossi content with practice third
Valentino Rossi began his third race weekend back from a broken leg, at the Brno event he had originally targeted for his MotoGP comeback, with third in Friday practice.
125: Marquez shoulder injury confirmed
125cc World Championship leader Marc Marquez has been diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after a highside fall at the end of Friday practice for the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno.
125: Terol back with a bang
125cc World Championship leader Marc Marquez, winner of the last five races, has been sent for medical checks after injuring his arm during a highside at the end of Friday practice at Brno in the Czech Republic.
Brundle and Warwick take to track - on two wheels
The Honda Ron Haslam Race School, based at Silverstone, recently had two extra special guests in the form of former F1 drivers Martin Brundle and Derek Warwick, who accepted an invitation to train under the supervision of 'Rocket' Ron on the new CBR600RR ABS.
Tech 3 set sights on Crutchlow
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal has revealed that Cal Crutchlow is "the favourite" to replace Ben Spies, should the Texan be moved to the factory Yamaha team in place of Valentino Rossi for 2011.
Bautista heads for Brands
While most of the MotoGP field will be away from their race bikes for the two-weekend summer break, rookie Alvaro Bautista will at least get to complete some demonstration laps on his GSV-R.
Myers to try Suzuki GSV-R
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has invited 16-year-old AMA Supersport race winner Elena Myers to ride its GSV-R at Valencia, following the final MotoGP event of the 2010 season.
Abraham to MotoGP with Ducati
The rider's personal website reveals a deal with Ducati was signed this week and that his entry will be announced ahead of his home event.
Suzuki engine situation still to be decided
There is still no official decision on the surprising news that Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista are likely to be allowed extra engines.
PICS: US MotoGP
CLICK HERE for the latest pictures from the US MotoGP at Laguna Seca, the ninth round of the 2010 MotoGP World Championship.
Lorenzo grabs Laguna pole from Stoner
Lorenzo and Stoner dominate, but it's the Yamaha rider that emerges on top.
Spies top American as new parts arrive
Ben Spies began his first home grand prix as a full time MotoGP rider by being the top American, as well as top satellite rider, during Friday practice at Laguna Seca.
Riders arrive at Laguna Seca
The MotoGP World Championship stars arrived at Laguna Seca on Thursday, ahead of this weekend's US Grand Prix.
Edwards, Spies get special home livery
Like the factory Fiat Yamaha Team, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 has announced that it will also be unveiling a special US Grand Prix livery later today (Thursday) at Laguna Seca.
Fiat Yamaha set to reveal US livery
Fiat Yamaha will unveil its special US Grand Prix livery, to be used by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo at this weekend's Laguna Seca round, later today (Thursday). The livery is made up of hundreds of pictures of fans, sent in via the team's website.
Bridgestone brings asymmetric tyres to Laguna
Bridgestone is to supply asymmetric tyres for this year's US Grand Prix, after a spate of accidents during last year's weekend's event at Laguna Seca.
Yamaha stars meet Jay Leno
On their way to Laguna Seca for this weekend's US Grand Prix, three of Yamaha's present MotoGP stars - plus some past champions - made a detour to the LA suburb of Burbank, home to Jay Leno's famous 'Big Dog Garage.'
PICS: Monster Yamaha shows US colours
This is the special patriotic livery which Monster Yamaha Tech 3 riders Colin Edwards and Ben Spies will race with during their home US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca this weekend.
PIC: Fiat Yamaha shows US colours
This is the first picture (click on image to enlarge) of the special livery which Fiat Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will use during this weekend's US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca.
de Puniet sets sights on Brno comeback
Randy de Puniet could be missing in action for just one weekend after being given a six-week recovery time by doctors.