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Rossi: I've had surgery... on my butt!
Valentino Rossi revealed a well kept secret today at Sepang, it seems he's recently had surgery on a certain part of his anatomy...
Kato reigns supreme as new RCV hits Sepang.
The second of the two HRC winter tests scheduled for the Sepang circuit got underway today with all Honda teams and riders taking part.
Aussie legend Gardner retires from racing.
Wayne Gardner, the first ever Australian to win the 500cc World Championship and one of the most fiercely determined riders ever to throw a leg over a motorcycle, has announced his retirement from professional motor sport after a quarter of a century racing motorcycles and cars.
Ducati declares love at Valentines Day launch.
The Ducati Marlboro Team was launched today at the FilaForum, Milan, in what is sure to become yet another important chapter in Ducati history.
Marlboro Ducati breaks cover!
Ducati, the 'Ferrari of motorcycling', have officially launched the Marlboro liveried machine with which they will make their much-anticipated return to Grand Prix racing, after an absence of 30 years.
Technical specs - Ducati Desmosedici.
A full technical specification for the 220+ horsepower Ducati Desmosedici V4 MotoGP prototype, to be raced by Troy Bayliss and Loris Capirossi: Engine: liquid-cooled 90 degree V4 four-stroke, desmodromic DOHC, four valves per cylinder. Capacity: 989cc.
Ducati choose even-firing V4.
Ducati has taken an all-new approach to its V4 engine, which it says combines elements of tradition and innovation.
Ducati Racing profile: 1950 - 2002.
At the 2001 Spanish Grand Prix, Ducati announced its decision to contest the new four-stroke-based MotoGP World Championship, in 2003. Founded by brothers Adriano, Bruno and Marcello Cavalieri Ducati in July 1926, Ducati first made its name producing radio transmitters.
Ducati take Superbike experience to GPs.
Ducati's 2003 GP machine has takes advantage of the technology developed through years of championship winning Superbikes - and although the GP rules require an all new 'prototype' design, that doesn't stop the development of proven ideas.
Barros destroys pole at Barcelona.
After being in a class of his own on day one at Barcelona, Alex Barros found himself under more pressure from the retuning Carlos Checa on day two - but responded with a lap 0.5secs inside the pole time from last year's GP.
Updated 2003 MotoGP entry list.
The FIM has today released an updated version of the 2003 entry list for the MotoGP World Championship.
BMW launch MotoGP Best Qualifier Award.
The upcoming Test at Catalunya will represent the first stage of a new for 2003 challenge - the BMW Award for the MotoGP Best Qualifier.
Updated 2003 125cc entry list.
The FIM has today released an updated version of the 2003 entry list for the 125cc World Championship.
Camel to partner Pramac Pons from 2003.
JT International and the Honda Pons team have revealed the birth of a new partnership that will see the tobacco giant's Camel brand holding title sponsorship rights of the MotoGP operation for the next three years.
Biaggi proves a point.
He might not be an 'official' HRC rider on the latest machinery, but Max Biaggi looks set to embarrass those that are - including his own team-mate - if he continues to ride at the level shown at Sepang this week.
Edwards becomes a father.
Double World Superbike Champion Colin Edwards and his wife Alysia have announced the birth of their first child, a daughter, called Gracie Kayte Edwards. 7 pounds 5 ounce Gracie was born yesterday [January 22] at Conroe Hospital and is said to be fit and healthy.
MotoGP season starts with a bang in Britain.
Champagne flowed as the new MotoGP season started with a bang at a lively reception in the magnificent surroundings of Home House in Portman Square, London last week.
Kato heads Rossi as RCV boys hit Sepang.
All seven Honda RC211V riders contesting the 2003 MotoGP World Championship were present at Sepang today for the first test of the year.
Yamaha refines fuel injection at Jerez.
While the sun fell on Honda and Ducati in Sepang, it was shielded by heavy black clouds as it rose at Jerez, where Yamaha colleagues Carlos Checa, Marco Melandri, Alex Barros, Olivier Jacque and Shinya Nakano tentatively took to the track to continue their pre-season testing.
Who is Chris Burns?
The 2003 MotoGP season will see 22 year old Chris Burns make his premier class debut for the Harris-WCM team, alongside Ralf Waldmann, and thus mean the Newcastle based Brit will make the massive jump from British Superstock to World Grand Prix.
FIM introduces 'neutralisation' for wet/dry races.
The FIM Grand Prix Commission has issued a set of revised regulations ahead of the new bike racing season, primarily setting out the procedures for dealing with races interrupted by rain.
Camier family sells house to finance dream.
The Camier family are selling their family home in order to finance 16-year-old Leon Camier's 125cc grand prix campaign this year.
F1 designer Barnard joins Team Roberts.
MotoGP independent Team Roberts has made a surprise announcement confirming former Formula One design wizard John Barnard among its staff for 2003, the Englishman having joined as technical director.
MotoGP greats - Eddie Lawson.
Eddie Lawson was undoubtedly one of the greatest motorcycle racers of modern times, claiming four 500cc world titles and 31 Grand Prix victories while racing for three different manufacturers.