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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.
Dorna hires ex-Bridgestone director to advise Ezpeleta
"In the coming years we'll have to tackle new challenges and bring into existence the most appropriate changes to make the MotoGP World Championship even more thrilling and spectacular"
<i>That</i> race: The 2006 Portuguese MotoGP
At Crash.net, we consider the 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix to have been the 'best' all-round race of the MotoGP era. With the 2011 Estoril round this weekend, we make no apologies for again running this 'flashback' feature, first published here in 2009...
Eight years on: Daijiro Kato remembered
It was eight years ago today (April 20) that Daijiro Kato succumbed to injuries sustained in the 2003 season-opening Japanese MotoGP race, at Suzuka...
Alpinestars airbag system explained
"...should the rider re-mount the bike and continue riding, the system re-arms offering the rider a second inflation charge"
Valentino Rossi has 'fun' on 2012 Ducati debut
"I like the GP12. It's more enjoyable, more fun to ride and you can do some nice slides" - Valentino Rossi.
Abu Dhabi MotoGP - 2012 or 2013?
"The big decision is whether we would do MotoGP for 2012 or 2013"
Dani Pedrosa recovering after surgery
The Spaniard underwent the treatment despite his impressive run to the podium during the opening two MotoGP rounds.
Spies second-place ends on the floor after 'taking it easy'
"Every corner after I passed him I slowed down, taking it easy then all of a sudden I was on the floor" - Ben Spies.
Edwards robbed of podium on last lap
"The bike didn't feel great coming out of the last corner to start the last lap and by the time I got to the first corner it just stopped" - Colin Edwards.
Rossi 'sorry' for Stoner clash, lost opportunity
"We had a great chance for me to make my first podium with Ducati, or even my first win" - Valentino Rossi.
Stoner blasts marshals after Rossi collision
"What is more frustrating is the reaction of the stewards and their assistance for Valentino and not for me, it was unbelievable" - Casey Stoner.
PICS: Simoncelli highsides out of race lead at Jerez
Marco Simoncelli highsides out of the race lead at Jerez.