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Rossi and Ducati: Four rounds in
Valentino Rossi's start to the 2011 season compared with previous years and previous Ducati riders...
Crutchlow: You can't explain jump to MotoGP
The Tech 3 Yamaha rookie has shown well during the opening four races, despite having only previously raced in Qatar.
Button: F1 drivers are crazy, MotoGP riders are nutcases!
Former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button says he is impressed by the likes of Valentino Rossi, describing MotoGP riders as 'out of this world'.
Double DNF disappointment for Pramac Ducati
Randy de Puniet completes just one lap of his home grand prix before crashing, while Loris Capirossi gets caught out in his battle with Bautista.
PICS: Yamaha unveils 50th anniversary livery
Yamaha will compete with a 50th anniversary-inspired red and white livery for the Dutch TT and United States Grand Prix events.
PIC: No repeat of Spies tool error
The Factory Yamaha MotoGP Team has made sure there will be no repeat of the error that led to Ben Spies crashing out of the Estoril race earlier this month. In Portugal, a tool used to temporarily block the fuel overflow pipe on the grid was accidentally left in place for the race.
PIC: Guns 'n' Roses legend Slash at Le Mans
Guitar legend Slash, formerly of Guns 'n' Roses, visited the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday. Here is a picture of the American with MotoGP superstar Valentino Rossi.
Valentino Rossi celebrates first Ducati podium
"I knew I could beat Lorenzo, so that was my goal" - Valentino Rossi.
de Puniet sorry for Stoner incident
"I'm sorry and even if his reaction was not the best, for me it's all put in the past" - Randy de Puniet
PICS: Pedrosa, Simoncelli Le Mans clash
Dani Pedrosa and Marco Simoncelli collide at Le Mans.
Simoncelli rejects blame for Pedrosa crash
"I believe that my ride-through was a result of all the talk over the past few days," - Marco Simoncelli.
PIC: Rossi 'passes' Dovizioso under yellow flag?
With Race Direction handing out penalties to Casey Stoner and then Marco Simoncelli at Le Mans on Sunday - Valentino Rossi can perhaps count himself lucky to not be punished for this borderline 'pass' under a yellow flag.
New MotoGP contract for French Grand Prix
"We're very happy to ensure the future of the French round"
Lorenzo responds to Rossi 'pussies' jibe
"It must be a shame to be beaten by 'kids'. Every race..." - Jorge Lorenzo.
Patient Bautista plans Le Mans finish
"There are still plenty of races left so we have plenty of time to show what we can do" - Alvaro Bautista.
FIM explains 2012 MotoGP 'Claiming Rule'
New details emerge of how the 2012 MotoGP 'Claiming Rule' will work...
Ducati two-seater rides available for Silverstone
Get a MotoGP ride at the British Grand Prix!
Cal Crutchlow turns heads at Estoril test
"If I'd had this set-up for the race I'm sure I could have had a battle with Colin, and he was sixth, so that's really encouraging" - Cal Crutchlow.
Lorenzo increases corner speed, no new engine
"The most important thing we improved was corner speed entry and front-end safety"
Rossi: Dovizioso was playing with me
"I think he played with me a little, knowing that on the straight, he could probably beat me to the line" - Valentino Rossi.
Verbal clash between Lorenzo and Simoncelli
"Ok. I will be arrested! - Marco Simoncelli.
Race Direction gives Rossi/Stoner marshal verdict
'Race Direction has decided that the behaviour of the track marshals was safe and appropriate...'
Stoner talks push start, marshals and payback
"Somebody asked me if I was going to return the favour to Valentino. Valentino did this by accident. It wasn't on purpose" - Casey Stoner.