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McWilliams dedicates finish to Dunlop.
Jeremy McWilliams came close to breaking Britain's grand prix drought at Donington Park, but was still sufficiently moved by his achievement to dedicate his third place to hero Joey Dunlop.
Waldmann triumphs with splash and dash.
Ralf Waldmann scored a dramatic last corner victory in the GP250 British Grand Prix after late-race rain played right into his hands.
Rossi wins as McWilliams spins.
Valentino Rossi won his first GP500 race at Donington Park this afternoon, but not before home hero Jeremy McWilliams had given the crowd hopes of a British win.
Barros steals GP500 pole.
Alex Barros collected his third - and the Emerson Pons team's fourth - pole position in the last four races with a late lap at Donington Park this afternoon.
Roberts takes provisional pole at Donington.
Despite still suffering the after-effects of his monster high-side at Assen, Kenny Roberts Jr found enough in reserve to land top spot in first qualifying for the British Grand Prix.
Yamaha in charge of GP250.
The Chesterfield duo of Olivier Jacque and Shinya Nakano dominated first qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Donington Park this afternoon, leading the opposition by almost a second.
Dunlop dead.
Motorcycle legend Joey Dunlop was killed in an accident yesterday while competing in an Estonian road race.
Gobert confirmed for Donington.
As rumoured earlier in the week, Kenny Roberts has secured the services of superbike rider Anthony Gobert for the British Grand Prix, and possibly beyond.
Roberts crash was mechanical failure.
Sources have confirmed that Kenny Roberts Jr's exit from the Dutch TT was caused by machine failure, and not rider error.
Modenas chases Gobert for Donington.
The merry-go-round at Kenny Roberts' Modenas team will continue to spin at Donington next weekend, as Superbike star Anthony Gobert climbs aboard.
Giles in for season.
Surprise Assen GP500 entrant Phil Giles looks set to complete the season with Sabre Sport, despite having only raced sporadically this year.
Barros takes a wild one at Assen.
The 75th running of the Dutch TT got underway in dry conditions with but a few damp patches still scattered around the track making things slightly difficult.
Doohan pulls the pin.
Mick Doohan is finally free of the metalwork that has been holding his right leg together, after another operation in America this week.
Alex wants a hand in Assen success.
Reigning GP500 world champion Alex Criville is determined to get his title defence back on track this weekend, even though it will mean conquering the track that almost finished his career.
Rossi makes hay - while the rain falls.
Italian GP500 rookie Valentino Rossi has made an impact on the class this season, but knows that there are areas where he can still improve.
Jacque attacks to win GP250.
Olivier Jacques maintained the Chesterfield team's strong start to the season by winning the Catalunya 250 Grand Prix.
Giansanti out for two races.
GP125 championship leader Mirko Giansanti will not be able to prevent Roberto Locatelli - or anyone else - from taking his top spot this weekend, after crashing out of Friday's opening free practice session in Barcelona.
Slider McCoy in grip trouble.
Red Bull Yamaha rider Garry McCoy is struggling to cope with the amount of sideways action required of him this weekend, as his tyres finally give up the ghost.
Tanked-up Roberts will be back to front.
Expect Kenny Roberts Jr to be at the front of the GP500 pack this weekend, after his Suzuki team found the problem which afflicted his Italian GP weekend.
Laconi impressed with new Michelin front.
Red Bull Yamaha rider Regis Laconi left last week's Mugello test in good heart, believing that Michelin's experimental 16.5 inch front tyre would help to pick up the pieces of his season.
Chili refused Mugello wild-card.
It has emerged from Italy that World Superbike rider Pierfrancesco Chili was turned down for a ride in the Mugello Grand Prix last weekend.
Paton struggles on race return.
The unique Paton failed to leave a lasting impression either its rivals or the Italian Grand Prix crowd last weekend, despite the best efforts of the small team behind it.
Cadalora tests Modenas.
Out of work Italian GP500 star Luca Cadalora tested with the Kenny Roberts team yesterday, in an attempt to help rookie David de Gea get on the pace.