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PICTURES: Nicky Hayden's special Laguna livery.
Nicky Hayden's first home US Grand Prix as a Ducati rider will see the American race with this special patriotic livery on his Desmosedici GP9. Hayden, the 2006 MotoGP world champion, won the grand prix at Laguna Seca in 2005 and 2006 for Repsol Honda.
Jorge Lorenzo injury update.
The latest news following Jorge Lorenzo's huge highside at the end of MotoGP qualifying at Laguna Seca is that the double 2009 race winner is reported to have suffered a partial dislocation of his right collarbone and a bruised right foot.
Edwards 'handcuffed', Toseland 'no panic'.
Colin Edwards led the American challenge during Friday practice for the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, but ninth position was far below his expectations.
Mika Kallio to have skin graft.
When MotoGP rookie Mika Kallio crashed on the last lap at Assen last weekend, his Pramac Ducati landed on his ring finger, tearing off the finger nail. It will never re-grow, and in August he will have a skin graft from his hip to cover the end of the finger.
Mika Kallio forced to miss Laguna Seca
Mika Kallio will miss the latest round of the MotoGP World Championship at Laguna Seca following the finger injury he sustained in his final lap accident at Assen.
'Better to cut it off' jokes injured Kallio.
MotoGP rookie Mika Kallio was just a few corners away from scoring a career best sixth place in Saturday's Dutch TT at Assen, when he crashed at high speed and badly injured his left ring finger, putting him in doubt for next weekend's US GP at Laguna Seca.
Stoner 'run down' as mystery sickness returns
For the second race in succession Casey Stoner was forced to battle physical problems on his way to a podium finish, while Fiat Yamaha title rivals Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo disappeared out front.
Valentino Rossi: Agostini still the greatest.
Valentino Rossi insisted that fellow motorcycle grand prix legend Giacomo Agostini is still the greatest, after becoming the only other rider to reach 100 grand prix victories at Assen on Saturday.
125: Terol stripped of second.
Nicolas Terol has been given a 20 second penalty for the last lap incident between himself and world championship leader Julian Simon and has thus lost second place in the 125cc Dutch TT.
MotoGP gets stronger, closer.
With the addition of former 125cc world champion Gabor Talmacsi to the premier-class grid the depth of talent in the MotoGP field continues to grow - while the three-way tie at the top is unprecedented.
Pedrosa: Pain killers losing effect.
Dani Pedrosa arrives in the Netherlands for this Saturday's Dutch TT having taken some valuable time off after his latest injury-defying performance, in Catalunya.
Gabor Talmacsi satisfied with MotoGP debut.
Hungarian Gabor Talmacsi finished his first MotoGP race in 17th place for the Scot Honda team in Sunday's Grand Prix of Catalunya.
Takahashi breaks finger in Vermeulen clash.
Yuki Takahashi was ruled out of Monday's post-race test at Catalunya after breaking his little finger in a first lap crash during Sunday's grand prix.
'Dead' Stoner clings to podium.
For the first nine laps of Sunday's Grand Prix of Catalunya, Casey Stoner matched the Fiat Yamahas of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo blow-for-blow at the front of the field.
'Dream pass' hands Rossi last gasp Catalunya glory
Valentino Rossi claimed his 99th grand prix victory by beating home hero, team-mate and #99 Jorge Lorenzo with a 'dream' last turn pass in Sunday's Grand Prix of Catalunya.
PICTURES: Rossi's last turn pass on Lorenzo.
These pictures (see below for full sequence) show the moment when Valentino Rossi won Sunday's Grand Prix of Catalunya with a shock last-turn pass on team-mate and home hero Jorge Lorenzo.
Late 'smack' hurts Hayden progress.
A late crash in Saturday's qualifying session for the Grand Prix of Catalunya contributed to Nicky Hayden being left 13th on the grid, albeit just 0.275sec from fifth position.
Marco Simoncelli weighing up MotoGP options.
Reigning 250cc world champion Marco Simoncelli is weighing up his options for a move to the MotoGP class next season.
PICTURES: Lorenzo unveils FC Barcelona livery.
Jorge Lorenzo unveiled a special one-off livery for his Fiat Yamaha at the Montmel? circuit in Catalunya today (Thursday) in honour of the Barcelona football club, which won the Champions League two weeks ago.
Jorge Lorenzo threatened by former manager?
The Spanish press is reporting that Dani Amatriain, former manager of MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo - as well as 125/250GP riders Pol and Alex Espargaro - has been arrested.
Elias seeking first Catalunya finish.
Following Gresini Honda's 'rock bottom' weekend at Mugello, Toni Elias will be aiming to kick-start the team's recovery by at least recording his first ever MotoGP finish in his home Grand Prix of Catalunya on Sunday.
Valentino Rossi enjoys Isle of Man TT visit.
Reigning six time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi enjoyed his weather-delayed visit to the Isle of Man TT on Monday.
Crafar seriously hurt in Enduro accident
Former grand prix race winner Simon Crafar has been seriously injured in an accident whilst riding an Enduro bike in Romania.
Preziosi: Stoner's Mugello victory with us forever.
Ducati Corse general manager Filippo Preziosi, architect of the factory's Desmosedici MotoGP machine, has hailed Casey Stoner's Italian Grand Prix triumph as one of his top three moments.