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Colin Edwards battles traction control issue in Germany
'We had a big problem in the beginning of the race with the traction control. I spent the next few laps playing with it, trying to get something more to get it to be smoother' - Colin Edwards
Spies loses out to Dovi again
Ben Spies notches up another fourth place result in Germany, but finishes behind Andrea Dovizioso again.
Stoner explains last lap crash
"I had planned to go for my 'win or bin' effort in the last corner, not that one!" - Casey Stoner.
2012 MotoGP points standings
MotoGP World Championship standings after round eight at the Sachsenring, Germany.
Spies guesses his way to front row
Ben Spies guesses his way to the front row at the Sachsenring after a failed on-board timer keeps him from knowing how he was performing.
HRC supports Marco Simoncelli foundation
HRC to present two special bikes to Marco Simoncelli's father at at Mugello.
PIC: Sliding in the wet
Nice shot of Cal Crutchlow power-sliding his Tech 3 Yamaha during Saturday's soaking wet qualifying session for the German MotoGP at Sachsenring.
Pasini recalls mechanic clash
Mattia Pasini falls heavily after clashing with a mechanic crossing the pit lane during morning MotoGP practice at Sachsenring.
Bridgestone explains findings of post-Assen tyre analysis
"...these factors contributed to an increase in the potential for higher rear tyre temperatures and when combined with certain bike set-ups and riding styles, resulted in excessive heat build-up that caused tread chunking of some rider's rear tyres."
Valentino Rossi dismisses Repsol Honda return
Valentino Rossi dismisses chances of a 2013 Repsol Honda MotoGP return
Stoner to retire fourth on MotoGP win list?
Casey Stoner set to leave MotoGP in fourth, between Doohan and Hailwood, on the all-time premier-class win list.
Best chance for the CRTs?
Will the CRTs challenge the manufacturer MotoGP prototypes at the slow and twisty Sachsenring?
James Ellison unhappy with Dutch TT result
'I was in a lot of pain from my Silverstone crash and have been getting treatment and painkillers before and after every session but it just proved too difficult in the race' - James Ellison
Bridgestone launch full investigation after tyre woe at Assen
'We have commenced a full investigation into the matter and I will personally take the affected tyres back to Bridgestone's Technical Centre in Japan where they will undergo detailed analysis to determine the cause of this issue' - Shinichi Yamashita, General Manager, Bridgestone Tyre Development
Dovizioso seals second Yamaha podium with late Assen surge
'Scoring a podium for us feels like a victory and today is another great day for me and the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team' - Andrea Dovizioso
Cal Crutchlow displays fighting qualities again at Assen
'Once again I am contemplating what might have been because without the incident at the first corner I had the pace to be on the podium today' - Cal Crutchlow
Ben Spies hit by tyre issues, loses out in Dovizioso battle
'I was hoping Dovi would get past me as I was worried the tyre would explode and I didn't want to fall right in front of him' - Ben Spies
Lorenzo furious at Bautista move
"Well, today was a complete disaster, Alvaro's move was crazy" - Jorge Lorenzo.
Bautista penalised for Assen incident
Alvaro Bautista punished for causing turn one Assen accident with MotoGP title leader Jorge Lorenzo.
Abraham out of German MotoGP?
"We've decided in all likelihood to skip the next race at the Sachsenring in Germany" - Karel Abraham.
PIC: Lorenzo's engine up in smoke
Huge smoke cloud after Assen accident prompts concerns over MotoGP title leader Jorge Lorenzo's engine.
Lorenzo open to Valentino Rossi return
"I think Valentino can still be competitive in MotoGP so he is an interesting rider for Yamaha" - Jorge Lorenzo.
Jorge Lorenzo tips hat to Stoner, remains confident
'I was surprised at Casey's last lap; it was fantastic and so fast and Dani [Pedrosa] was also very close to him' - Jorge Lorenzo
Stoner falls in final practice
Casey Stoner falls following rain shower at Assen