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125: Simon sweeps Jerez.
Julian Simon not only set the fastest time during all three days of the 125cc test at Jerez, which concluded on Wednesday, but also broke the official lap record from 2006 by almost 0.3sec.
125: Simon extends advantage at Jerez.
Julian Simon, fastest on day one of the Jerez 125cc test, pulled over one second clear of Aspar Aprilia team-mate and nearest rival Bradley Smith during Tuesday's second day of track action.
125: Maxtra names second rider.
Matt Hoyle may have been listed as Maxtra's second rider in last December's provisional 2009 125cc entry list, but his signing has only now been made official.
BBC replies in full.
With over 500 comments left in the Crash.net forum following Wednesday's statement by BBC MotoGP Series Producer Belinda Rogerson - regarding your concerns over the BBC's 2009 MotoGP coverage and commentary - some viewers have had trouble finding all of Belinda's follow-up posts on the sub
BBC confirms MotoGP commentary team.
The BBC has confirmed that its MotoGP commentary team will remain unchanged for the 2009 season.
Red Bull cancels AMA Rookies Cup.
Red Bull has taken the decision to trim the 2009 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup to eight races at six rounds and cancel the 2009 Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup completely following a 'significant reduction of support by a major partner'.
Ducati explains the GP9.
Ducati was forced to delay the officially unveiling of its new Desmosedici GP9 MotoGP machine due to snowfall at Madonna di Campiglio in Italy on Wednesday.
British Grand Prix moves to Silverstone.
It has been confirmed that the British Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone from 2010 after Dorna concluded a five-year deal with the Northamptonshire circuit.
Canepa to Onde, Pramac down to one?
A shortfall of funds could force the Pramac Ducati team to scale down their efforts to just one bike for Mika Kallio in 2009, with Niccolo Canepa being quickly transferred over to the Onde 2000 team instead.
<I>Crash.net`s</I> MotoGP season review - Stats.
Wins, Podiums, Poles and Fastest Laps. The stats that matter most. Ranking by championship order.
Top MotoGP babe of 2008 revealed.
Following more than 40,000 votes cast in Crash.net's poll to find the sexiest MotoGP babe of 2008, a result has been reached.
Alice to sponsor TT Assen.
Alice will become the title sponsor of next year's Dutch TT on June 27, Telecom Italia and Dorna Sports confirmed today.
WRC stars give Rossi verdict.
WRC stars Sebastien Loeb and Jari-Matti Latvala, first and second in the 2008 Wales Rally GB, have given their verdict on the performance by six-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi.
Guintoli: Stoner understood something we didn`t!
Former Alice Ducati MotoGP rider Sylvain Guintoli has refused to blame the Italian factory for his tough 2008 season, and credits Ducati's 2007 world champion Casey Stoner for his success with the Desmosedici.
Rossi finishes 12th in Rally GB.
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has finished Wales Rally GB in twelfth position, having gained three more places during Sunday's third and final day.
Rossi survives `off` for day two 15th.
Reigning six-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has finished day two of Wales Rally GB in 15th position, an impressive nine places higher than his ranking at the end of day one.
Rossi 24th after day one at Rally GB.
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi was just 45th fastest after the opening stage of Wales Rally GB, but had improved his position to 24th by the end of a treacherous opening day.
Top ten MotoGP stars: Casey Stoner [2].
Crash.net recently asked for your MotoGP star of 2008, from a shortlist of ten riders provided, and - with voting having now closed - the time has come to reveal the results.
125: Maxtra `not so fast at the moment`.
Austrian Michael Ranseder made his Maxtra debut on his return from injury at Valencia last week (pictured).
Jacque: It was a big impact.
Kawasaki MotoGP test rider Olivier Jacque had an eventful final day of 2008 testing at Phillip island on Friday, when he was fortunate to escape injury in a 'scary fall'. The former 250cc world champion suffered a big highside on a cold rear tyre at the right-hand Hayshed turn.
Top ten MotoGP stars: Nicky Hayden [5].
Crash.net recently asked for your MotoGP star of 2008, from a shortlist of ten riders provided, and - with voting having now closed - the time has come to reveal the results.
Top ten MotoGP riders: Colin Edwards [8].
Crash.net recently asked for your MotoGP star of 2008, from a shortlist of ten riders provided, and - with voting having now closed - the time has come to reveal the results.
Rossi by numbers.
Back in front: Rossi first led across the start/finish line of a 2008 MotoGP race on lap 5 of the Qatar season opener. It was the first time Rossi had led a MotoGP race with Bridgestone tyres. Rossi's first Bridgestone podium came at round two and first win at round four.
Rossi fast on Ferrari F1 return.
Valentino Rossi returned to the cockpit of a Ferrari F1 car for the first time since February 2006, during the opening day of his special two-day test session at Mugello on Thursday - and lapped within 1.5sec of F1 pace.