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Lorenzo airbag deployed correctly.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:57 GMT

When Jorge Lorenzo suffered a near highside in the early stages of the Valencia MotoGP season finale, the violent movement prompted his Dainese airbag system to inflate - even though he kept control.

Bautista under Vermeulen at Estoril test.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:33 GMT

Rizla Suzuki's MotoGP rookie Alvaro Bautista was 'consistently lapping in the 1min 38.5sec' by the end of a three-day test session at Estoril...

Sick of getting socks for Christmas?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:42:53 GMT

Fed up of receiving the usual dull Christmas presents or stuggling to think about the perfect gift for a motorsport fan...? Fear not, Crash.net is here to help!

Poll results: Who will be the top 250 graduate?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:37:16 GMT

Crash.net viewers overwhelming believe that Marco Simoncelli will perform best out of the quartet of two-stroke riders making the switch to MotoGP for 2010.

Valentino Rossi to race Ferrari at Vallelunga.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:15:30 GMT

Reigning seven time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will drive a Ferrari 430 sporstcar in this weekend's Vallelunga 6 Hours endurance race.

Pedrosa backs 'fun' 990cc return.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:57:14 GMT

Dani Pedrosa has stated that he would 'welcome' the rumoured return of 990cc machines to MotoGP.

McWilliams, Laverty, Redding et al. ride FTR Moto2.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:52 GMT

FTR Moto will head into this weekend's Valencia Spanish Championship finale with the benefit of a two day test at Almeria under its belts - at which Graeme Gowland was joined on track by a host of riders testing the M209 Moto2 prototype.

PIC: Casual Pedrosa collects third.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:27:08 GMT

If proof were needed that Dani Pedrosa wasn't expecting to snatch third in the 2009 MotoGP World Championship from Casey Stoner at the Valencia finale, it came later that evening.

Niccolo Canepa completes Moto2 move.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:59:21 GMT

Former Ducati MotoGP rider Niccolo Canepa will remain in the grand prix paddock next season after signing to ride in the new Moto2 World Championship.

PICS: Simoncelli down and out on 250 farewell.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:23 GMT

2008 world champion Marco Simoncelli brought his 250GP career to a disappointing end with this crash from the lead during the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix.

Jorge Lorenzo has shoulder operation

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:55:31 GMT

2009 MotoGP World Championship runner-up has revealed, via Twitter, that he has undergone a shoulder operation.

Dovizioso wins Rossi's charity Motocross event.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:30 GMT

Andrea Dovizioso won a charity motocross event organised by seven time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi, at Cavallara in Italy on Sunday.

Was 2009 Rossi's toughest MotoGP title?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:38:32 GMT

Valentino Rossi claimed his seventh MotoGP title in 2009 with his least amount of race wins during a championship season.

Was 2009 Rossi's toughest MotoGP championship?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:38:32 GMT

Valentino Rossi claimed his seventh MotoGP title in 2009 with his least amount of race wins during a championship season.

Dovizioso: Sixth is nowhere near my dream

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:21 GMT

Andrea Dovizioso reflects on his first year with the factory Repsol Honda team, a season that yielded a maiden victory and the desire to forge his way up the grid in 2010.

Provisional 2010 calendar updated

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:41:45 GMT

The 2010 Czech Republic Grand Prix will take place a week earlier than originally planned.

Aspar signs di Meglio, Simon for Moto2

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:02:11 GMT

Mapfre Aspar unveils its rider line-up for Moto2 next season by re-signing Mike di Meglio and Julian Simon.

Rossi plotting another Ferrari F1 test?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:53 GMT

A Ferrari F1 test for January is reportedly scheduled after Valentino Rossi has his request accepted by Stefano Domenicali.

POLL: Which 250 rookie will succeed in 2010?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:09 GMT

Three days of testing at Valencia gave the top four 250cc graduates the chance to sample the machinery they will ride in next year's MotoGP - but who impressed you the most?

Bridgestone wrap up '09 by debuting new tyre

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:08:39 GMT

Bridgstone launch a new rear tyre during testing at Valencia in preparation for the 2010 season.

FTR up Moto2 preparations in Spain

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:52:57 GMT

FTR Moto continues to prepare itself for the 2010 Moto2 Championship with a race outing in Spain this weekend.

Barbera top 250 rookie at Valencia test.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:54:25 GMT

Hector Barbera finishes the Valencia three-day test as the surprise rookie front runner, ahead of fellow 250cc graduates Hiroshi Aoyama, Marco Simoncelli and Alvaro Bautista.

Espargaro closes in on Kallio

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:42:08 GMT

Aleix Espargaro shows potential during his first opportunity to test the Pramac Ducati away from a race weekend.

Hayden 'happy' with test performance

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Nicky Hayden begins his preparations for 2010 with a decent showing during post-season testing at Valencia.

Aoyama gets to grips with Honda

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:30:01 GMT

Newly cronwed 250cc world champion Hiroshi Aoyama makes a steady start to his career as a MotoGP rider.