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Melandri 'very happy' after first RCV ride.
Former Yamaha rider Marco Melandri took to the race track for the very first time on a Honda RC211V today at Jerez, as he began a three day test session with his new Telefonica Movistar team.
Tamada confirmed at new Honda team.
It has been officially announced that double 2004 race winner Makoto Tamada will ride for a new Honda team in 2005, 'Japan Italy Racing', using Michelin tyres.
Laconi appearance a 'one off'.
Ducati has stated that the upcoming appearance of 2004 World Superbike runner-up Regis Laconi on a Desmosedici MotoGP machine is purely 'one off'.
Camel Honda confirms Bayliss, Barros.
As expected, the Camel Honda team has officially announced that it will field Troy Bayliss and Alex Barros in the 2005 MotoGP world championship. Both riders will be using Michelin tyres.
Rossi given M1 during Yamaha celebration.
2004 MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi made a historic journey to Yamaha's head office today in Iwata, Japan, today - where he received a personal 'thank you' and then a special present from company president Mr. T. Hasegawa.
Monstermob wants McWilliams.
Paul Bird, owner of the Monstermob British Superbike team, has made Aprilia MotoGP rider Jeremy McWilliams 'an offer he can't refuse' for next season.
Rossi's first race highlight for BBC's Parrish.
Steve Parrish, ex-motorcycle racer turned commentator, is famed for his voice on the BBC's coverage for MotoGP and British Superbikes. In an exclusive interview with Crash.net he describes his highlights from the world of motorcycle racing in 2004.
Haslam: MotoGP is only aim.
Ex-GP rider Leon Haslam has declared that MotoGP is still his only long term goal, despite the young Brit returning to British Superbikes, with GSE Ducati, next season.
Melandri signs for Telefonica Honda.
Former Tech 3 Yamaha rider Marco Melandri has been officially named as Sete Gibernau's team-mate at Telefonica Movistar Honda for the 2005 world championship season.
Biaggi recovering after operation.
MotoGP star Max Biaggi has started an expected two month recovery period after undergoing surgery yesterday (Tuesday) to repair his broken leg and ankle, sustained after falling from a Supermoto bike last Saturday.
115,000 average attendance at each MotoGP.
Figures released this week show that the average weekend attendance for the 16 MotoGP events this year was a staggering 115,237 - with an overall total of 1,843,797 fans packing the grands prix venues.
KTM expands 125cc line-up, targets title.
Red Bull KTM has announced that it will expand its 125cc team from two to three riders for the 2005 season, in which winning the world title will be a 'primary goal'.
Rossi to feature in Begetta Memorial Rally.
MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is all set to appear in a Rallysprint, going head-to-head with the likes of World Rally legend Colin McRae.
West signs for KTM 250.
Red Bull KTM has announced that Anthony West will be the team's only rider for their debut season in the 250cc world championship.
Chaz checks in: Finishing on an all time high.
In his latest report on Crash.net , rising 250 GP star Chaz Davies reviews the sixteenth and final round of the 2004 world championship; the Valencia Grand Prix, which saw the 17-year-old continue his incredible end of season form by equalling his best qualifying position - then defeating f
Rossi sets test pace on prototype M1.
2004 world champion Valentino Rossi set the pace during MotoGP testing today at Valencia, which also saw the Italian's new team-mate Colin Edwards make his YZR-M1 debut.
Elias, Rolfo heading for MotoGP?
It has been formally announced that 125cc championship contenders Hector Barbera and Jorge Lorenzo will graduate to the 250cc world championship in 2005 with the factory Fortuna Honda team.
Nakano's flying visit to NEC show.
Shinya Nakano and his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR are set to be the stars of the Kawasaki stand at this year's International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre.
Pedrosa, Dovizioso taste RCV power.
Newly crowned 250 and 125cc world champions, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, completed their first MotoGP laps this afternoon at Valencia, when they were rewarded by Honda for their 2004 title triumphs with a test on the company's RC211V.
Biaggi tangles with Sete, fights back to Rossi.
Max Biaggi ended a season of mixed fortunes with an impressive ride at Valencia on Sunday, the Roman Emperor slipping down the order from second after an increasingly tough fight with Sete Gibernau turned destructive - then battled his way up from fifth to within 0.4secs of race winner Valentino
Mistake with results - Aoyama is disqualified
Chaz has finished in 5th place - his best ever position in his 250cc career. Due to Aoyama being disqualified for having a bike that was too light, Chaz's final position in Valenica today is now 5th.
Warm-up times - Valencia.
Full MotoGP warm-up times for the Valencia Grand Prix at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, round 16 of 16.
Tamada takes final pole of 2004.
Double race winner Makoto Tamada has taken the final pole position of the 2004 MotoGP season after leading a Camel Honda one-two in today's tightly contested second qualifying session for the Valencia Grand Prix.
Pedrosa, Dovizioso to test RCV.
It has been revealed that Honda's 250 and 125cc world champions, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, will test the company's RC211V MotoGP machine at Valencia on Monday.