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Aoyama: I thought I could win the Japanese MotoGP!
"Initially many riders said they don't want to go to Japan. Obviously I thought maybe I can win the race!" - Hiroshi Aoyama.
44-year-old Ito aiming to inspire Japan on MotoGP return
"I never thought that I would participate in the World Motorcycle Championship again" - Shinichi Ito.
Simoncelli stays with Gresini, gets factory Honda
The Italian will stay in the same team for 2012 and once again get the chance to compete on the same machinery as the top-line Repsol riders.
Aprilia wins final 125 constructors' championship
The first 2011 grand prix title was decided at Aragon on Sunday when Aprilia put the 125cc Constructors' title out of mathematical reach, with four rounds still to go.
Bradley Smith stays at Tech 3, MotoGP in 2013
"To think I'll be riding a Yamaha 1000cc MotoGP bike just over a year from now is hard to believe" - Bradley Smith.
Abraham taken for checks after bike hits helmet
Karel Abraham under observation after Aragon MotoGP crash.
Capirossi dislocates shoulder, Japan in doubt
"My presence in Japan is in serious doubt" - Loris Capirossi.
PIC: Repsol Honda's Aragon livery
Repsol's special colours for race day at Aragon
Valentino Rossi breaks engine limit, pit lane start
"I'm 13th, and at this point we'll use our seventh engine and start from pit lane" - Valentino Rossi.
Pole and a crash for Stoner at Aragon
Casey Stoner takes pole position for the Aragon MotoGP.
Wayne Rainey 'overwhelmed' by Yamaha reception
Three-time motorcycling world champion and Yamaha legend Wayne Rainey received a warm welcome as he paid a visit to the Japanese manufacturer's motor racing headquarters - and returned to the scene of his career-ending crash
Hayden's curse continues at 'worst circuit'
"I lost the front on the exit of Turn 15 and - bam! - I was down" - Nicky Hayden.
PICTURES: Misano MotoGP
Pictures from the San Marino MotoGP at Misano, round 13 of the 2011 season.
Rizla Suzuki unveil special Misano livery
Rizla Suzuki goes chrome for San Marino MotoGP.
MotoGP owner Bridgepoint acquires WSBK rights
"Bridgepoint will encourage the further development of Superbike and MotoGP although both series will continue to be organised and managed separately"
Colin Edwards goes 'Forward' for 2012
Colin Edwards to leave Tech 3 and ride a 'CRT' class bike for Forward Racing in MotoGP 2012.
Loris Capirossi to retire at end of 2011
"I have a lot of memories about Loris... I think he is one of the best riders in this sport" - Valentino Rossi.
Surprise second for Pedrosa
"We didn't expect to have the pace to race with Ben and Casey so to finish second is unbelievable for me" - Dani Pedrosa.
2011 MotoGP World Championship standings
2011 MotoGP World Championship standings.
Ben Spies leads close Indianapolis warm-up
Ben Spies fastest during warm-up for the Indianapolis MotoGP.
125: Terol dominates Indy qualifying
Nico Terol takes pole position for the 125cc Indianapolis Grand Prix.
Stoner: Tyres, overtaking tricky for the race
"Just because I don't like a circuit or I'm not really happy with the surface doesn't mean I'm going to let it affect me" - Casey Stoner.
Stoner dodges gopher, new Indy surface 'pretty bad'
"I saw something out the corner of my eye, I'm not sure what it was..." - Casey Stoner
Simoncelli stronger as podium 'cloud' clears
"It seemed like an impossible miracle because of the amount of times a podium had slipped through our fingers" - Fausto Gresini.