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Alvaro Bautista taken for medical checks
MotoGP rookie Alvaro Bautista has been taken to the Brno medical centre on a stretcher after an accident halfway through the Saturday morning practice session.
Rossi: My condition has improved a lot
Valentino Rossi began his third race weekend back from a broken leg, at the Brno event he had originally targeted for his MotoGP comeback, with third in Friday practice.
125: Marquez dislocates shoulder, will try to ride
125cc World Championship leader Marc Marquez has been diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after a highside fall at the end of Friday practice for the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno.
125: Marquez falls hard in Brno practice, Terol top
125cc World Championship leader Marc Marquez, winner of the last five races, has been sent for medical checks after injuring his arm during a highside at the end of Friday practice at Brno in the Czech Republic.
F1 legends Brundle, Warwick try Ron Haslam Race School
The Honda Ron Haslam Race School, based at Silverstone, recently had two extra special guests in the form of former F1 drivers Martin Brundle and Derek Warwick, who accepted an invitation to train under the supervision of 'Rocket' Ron on the new CBR600RR ABS.
Tech 3: Cal Crutchlow is the favourite!
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal has revealed that Cal Crutchlow is "the favourite" to replace Ben Spies, should the Texan be moved to the factory Yamaha team in place of Valentino Rossi for 2011.
Bautista looking forward to Brands Hatch demo
While most of the MotoGP field will be away from their race bikes for the two-weekend summer break, rookie Alvaro Bautista will at least get to complete some demonstration laps on his GSV-R.
16-year-old Elena Myers to ride Suzuki MotoGP bike
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has invited 16-year-old AMA Supersport race winner Elena Myers to ride its GSV-R at Valencia, following the final MotoGP event of the 2010 season.
Abraham confirms MotoGP graduation on a Ducati
The rider's personal website reveals a deal with Ducati was signed this week and that his entry will be announced ahead of his home event.
Suzuki engine exemption to be discussed at Brno
There is still no official decision on the surprising news that Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista are likely to be allowed extra engines.
PICTURES: US MotoGP, Laguna Seca
CLICK HERE for the latest pictures from the US MotoGP at Laguna Seca, the ninth round of the 2010 MotoGP World Championship.
Last gasp Lorenzo snatches Laguna Seca pole
Lorenzo and Stoner dominate, but it's the Yamaha rider that emerges on top.
Spies fifth as Tech 3 riders get upgraded engine
Ben Spies began his first home grand prix as a full time MotoGP rider by being the top American, as well as top satellite rider, during Friday practice at Laguna Seca.
MotoGP stars talk Laguna Seca
The MotoGP World Championship stars arrived at Laguna Seca on Thursday, ahead of this weekend's US Grand Prix.
Tech 3 to run special Laguna livery as well
Like the factory Fiat Yamaha Team, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 has announced that it will also be unveiling a special US Grand Prix livery later today (Thursday) at Laguna Seca.
Fiat Yamaha to unveil Laguna livery today
Fiat Yamaha will unveil its special US Grand Prix livery, to be used by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo at this weekend's Laguna Seca round, later today (Thursday). The livery is made up of hundreds of pictures of fans, sent in via the team's website.
Bridgestone brings asymmetrics after '09 highsides
Bridgestone is to supply asymmetric tyres for this year's US Grand Prix, after a spate of accidents during last year's weekend's event at Laguna Seca.
Yamaha stars visit Jay Leno's 'Big Dog Garage'
On their way to Laguna Seca for this weekend's US Grand Prix, three of Yamaha's present MotoGP stars - plus some past champions - made a detour to the LA suburb of Burbank, home to Jay Leno's famous 'Big Dog Garage.'
PIC: Colin Edwards, Ben Spies US GP livery
This is the special patriotic livery which Monster Yamaha Tech 3 riders Colin Edwards and Ben Spies will race with during their home US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca this weekend.
PIC: Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo US GP livery
This is the first picture (click on image to enlarge) of the special livery which Fiat Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will use during this weekend's US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca.
de Puniet has surgery, targets Brno return
Randy de Puniet could be missing in action for just one weekend after being given a six-week recovery time by doctors.
Roger Hayden looking forward to LCR outing
Roger Hayden prepares for his second career MotoGP start at Laguna Seca following his last-minute call up to replace Randy de Puniet.
Randy de Puniet heads for surgery, Espargaro crack
Randy de Puniet's nightmare German MotoGP weekend ended with the Frenchman heading for surgery on Sunday evening after fracturing his left leg.
Randy de Puniet breaks leg
LCR Honda's Randy de Puniet has been diagnosed with fractures to his left tibia and fibula after his race-stopping accident on lap ten of Sunday's German MotoGP round.