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Anthony West Loses Second Ride?

Friday, February 10, 2012
After getting shafted out of his CRT ride in MotoGP, it looks like Anthony West just got ride number two pulled out from under him.

2012 Pre-Season Interview with Casey Stoner

Monday, February 06, 2012
Reigning MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner prepares for his second season with Repsol Honda onboard the 1000cc RC213V.

Nicky Hayden Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Monday, February 06, 2012
Nicky Hayden will undergo left-shoulder surgery to speed recovery of his injury, which held him back during recent MotoGP testing in Sepang.

Marc Marquez Postpones 2012 Debut

Friday, February 03, 2012
Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez is recovering from recent surgery on his right eye and will not be taking part in the upcoming Moto2 test in Valencia.

Showa Returns to MotoGP with Gresini

Friday, February 03, 2012
Showa will return to the premier motorcycle racing series with Gresini Honda as the 2012 MotoGP Championship enters the 1000cc era.

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Day 3

Thursday, February 02, 2012
Casey Stoner tops the timesheet during the season-opening Sepang MotoGP test in record-breaking fashion, dipping under the 2-minute mark.

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Day 2

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner gets back on the track and back on top of the timesheet during Day 2 of the Sepang test.

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Day 1

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo tops the chart as 2012 testing begins at Sepang, with defending champ Casey Stoner sitting out due to a back injury.

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Preview

Monday, January 30, 2012
The three-day MotoGP Sepang test begins tomorrow, here’s what to watch for as the 2012 season gets into gear.

Yamaha Partners with JX Nippon Oil & Energy

Monday, January 30, 2012
Yamaha Factory Racing has entered into a new partnership for the upcoming MotoGP season with JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation.

2012 Honda MotoGP Team Debuts in Sepang

Monday, January 30, 2012
Current MotoGP champion Casey Stoner and teammate Dani Pedrosa revealed the all-new Honda RC213V on the eve of the start of the official Sepang test in Malaysia.

Anthony West Loses Speed Master CRT Seat

Friday, January 27, 2012
Australian rider Anthony West has lost his ticket back to MotoGP, unable to round up sponsorship to secure his seat on the Speed Master CRT squad.

Mugello Circuit Awarded ‘Best Grand Prix’

Monday, January 23, 2012
Mugello Circuit in Italy has been named "Best Grand Prix of 2011" according to the International Road Racing Teams Association (IRTA).

2012 Cardion AB Motoracing Team Debut

Sunday, January 22, 2012
During a recent team presentation in Prague the Cardion AB Motoracing lifted the curtain on the GP12 machine.

Ducati Tests GP12, 250 hp Details Revealed

Friday, January 20, 2012
While the factory Ducati effort cautiously tests their new racebike, one of its satellite squads spills the beans on the new GP12.

Ducati Wrooom Ski Meeting in Photos 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
In keeping with tradition, Ducati and Ferrari teamed up to host its annual Wrooom ski meeting high in the Italian Dolomites.

Lorenzo and Spies Visit Indonesian Racers

Monday, January 16, 2012
Yamaha Factory Riders Lorenzo and Spies take a class in Indonesia.

Marc Marquez Undergoes Eye Surgery

Monday, January 16, 2012
Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez has been discharged from the hospital following a successful operation to restore vision to his right eye and is now recovering at home.

21-Rider 2012 MotoGP Grid Revealed

Friday, January 13, 2012
The FIM has released the provisional 2012 MotoGP grid, with 21 riders lining up full time – with all nine CRT efforts revealed.

Preziosi Talks Ducati GP12 at Wrooom

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Ducati Corse General Manager Filippo Preziosi talks about the redesigned GP12 racebike at Wrooom.

Lorenzo Rides New Delhi Budh Circuit

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Jorge Lorenzo kicked off 2012 with a visit to New Delhi to meet fans and take a test ride at the Budh Circuit.

Clavicle Surgery for Andrea Dovizioso

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
MotoGP competitor Andrea Dovizioso undergoes surgery to repair the broken collarbone injured in an off-season motocross crash.

Ducati’s Wrooom 2012 Approaching

Monday, January 09, 2012
Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden and a brand-new 1199 Ducati Panigale Tricolore are helping kick off the 2012 season for Ducati at its annual Wrooom event in Italy this week.

Andrea Dovizioso Breaks Collarbone Riding MX

Thursday, January 05, 2012
MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso broke his collarbone while riding motocross with the first test of the MotoGP season less than a month away.

Yamaha and Petronas End Partnership

Friday, December 30, 2011
As 2011 draws to a close it marks the end of a successful partnership between Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team and Petronas.

Nicky Hayden Busts Shoulder Riding Flat Track

Thursday, December 29, 2011
MotoGP star Nicky Hayden reportedly broke his shoulder and fractured two ribs while training at an indoor flat track facility.

How Will CRT Work in MotoGP?

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Our man Melling celebrates the end of the year with a terrific Grand Prix CRT rant.

2012 MotoGP Silly Season Updates

Monday, December 19, 2011
The 2012 MotoGP paddock is taking shape as new CRT details are rolling out. Stay up to date in this MotoGP silly season update.

Grand Prix Changes 2012 Regulations

Friday, December 16, 2011
The Grand Prix Commission has announced changes to the 2012 regulations, including new minimum weights and approving nine CRT entries.

FIM Adjusts 2012 MotoGP Schedule

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The FIM has announced updates to the 2012 MotoGP schedule, with the opener at Qatar moved up one week and Sachsenring venue confirmed.

GP and F1 Say Farewell to Charlie Moody

Friday, December 09, 2011
Following a lifelong commitment to racing Rizla Suzuki’s Operations Manager, Charlie Moody, sadly passed away last month.

Michele Pirro to Ride Gresini CRT Bike

Monday, December 05, 2011
Michele Pirro will contest the 2012 MotoGP series using a CRT entry with an FTR chassis and a Honda CBR1000R engine.

Anthony West Aboard Speed Master CRT Entry

Friday, November 18, 2011
Australian Anthony West will contest the 2012 MotoGP Championship with Speed Master as a CRT entry in the premier class.

Stefan Bradl to LCR Honda for 2012 MotoGP

Friday, November 18, 2011
Current Moto2 champion Stefan Bradl has signed a deal with LCR Honda that will see the 21-year-old German compete in the MotoGP class for 2012.

Suzuki Out of MotoGP Until 2014

Friday, November 18, 2011
Suzuki Motor Corporation recently announced it will temporarily suspend its efforts in the 2012 MotoGP Championship.

Gresini to Mount Honda/FTR CRT GP Effort

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
San Carlo Honda Gresini will join together with British Superbike manufacturer FTR Moto to form a Claiming Rules Team in the 2012 MotoGP Championship.

Nicky Hayden Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
In order to speed up recovery on his injured wrist American Nicky Hayden underwent surgery to repair a small fracture.

Loris Capirossi Takes Advisory Role in MotoGP

Monday, November 14, 2011
Loris Capirossi has been appointed an advisory role in MotoGP for 2012 and will assist with matters of safety in the upcoming world championship.

1000cc MotoGP Era Opens with Valencia Test

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
New teams, new riders, new machinery… The 1000cc MotoGP era kicks off with post-season testing at the Valencia circuit.

Alvaro Bautista Joins Gresini Honda MotoGP

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Alvaro Bautista leaves Suzuki and joins the Gresini Honda MotoGP team for 2012.

Valencia MotoGP Testing Day 1 Results

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Several MotoGP riders debuted with new teams and equipment at Valencia as the first official post-season test got underway in Spain.

Hector Barbera Signs with Pramac Racing

Monday, November 07, 2011
Hector Barbera will join Pramac Racing for the 2012 MotoGP Championship as the Spanish rider enters his third successive season aboard a Ducati.

Rossi Talks About Simoncelli Crash

Monday, November 07, 2011
Ducati's Valentino Rossi recounts the details of the fatal crash that claimed the life of Italian Marco Simoncelli at the Malaysian GP.

Casey Stoner Wins Drag Race to Finish

Monday, November 07, 2011
Casey Stoner begins and ends the 800cc MotoGP era with a win over factory Yamaha following a tense stand-off with Ben Spies at the finish line.

Ben Spies Takes Defeat in Photo Finish

Monday, November 07, 2011
After being shaken up over the death of fellow MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli, Ben Spies returns from doubt and injury with an impressive final ride in 2011.

Nicky Hayden Sidelined in First Turn Pileup

Monday, November 07, 2011
Ducati's Nicky Hayden has his hopes of a rostrum finish dashed in the opening lap at Valencia GP following an ugly first turn pileup.

Marquez’s Forfeit Gives Bradl Moto2 Title

Monday, November 07, 2011
After struggling with his vision Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol's Marc Marquez hands victory to Stefan Bradl in the Moto2 Championship.

Dovizioso Optimistic Over Switch to Yamaha

Monday, November 07, 2011
Repsol Honda's Andrea Dovizioso looks forward to his transition with Tech 3 Yamaha in 2012 after securing his best-ever finish in MotoGP.

Valencia MotoGP Results 2011

Sunday, November 06, 2011
The final race of the 2011 MotoGP Championship featured a drag race to the finish line as Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner and Yamaha's Ben Spies closed out the 800cc era in style.

MotoGP Development: Yamaha M1 2007-2011

Saturday, November 05, 2011
As the MotoGP series nears the end of its 800cc era, Yamaha uncovers the advancements made through the YZR-M1.
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