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No more testing, the 2016 MotoGP championship finally gets underway at the 3.3 mile floodlit Losail circuit, with all signs pointing towards reigning champ Jorge Lorenzo as the man to beat.

The factory Yamaha rider set an incredible 11 laps under the lap records over the winter, while his team-mate and rival Valentino Rossi only managed one.

Will Marquez finally click with the new Honda, control ECU and Michelin tyres, or will he just be an occasional annoyance for the title contenders? And let's not forget th surprise of winter testing - wunderkid Maverick Vinales, who pushed Lorenzo all the way in testing in just his second year on the Suzuki.

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James Toseland furious with Michelin

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland furious with Michelin

James Toseland blasted Michelin as he had to settle for a disappointing ninth place in Laguna Seca. The British rider made a fantastic start and was third at the first corner, but grip issues with...

Valentino Rossi defends Laguna overtakes

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi defends Laguna overtakes

Valentino Rossi protested his innocence as he came in for a wave of criticism from MotoGP adversary Casey Stoner following their thrilling Laguna Seca scrap. Stoner hit out at Rossi for being too...

Casey Stoner upset with aggressive Valentino Rossi

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner upset with aggressive Valentino Rossi

Casey Stoner criticised MotoGP title rival Valentino Rossi after the pair tangled in an epic Laguna Seca race. Aussie Stoner was upset with what he felt was over aggressive tactics by Rossi to secure...

Rossi takes incredible win at Laguna Seca MotoGP

21 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Rossi takes incredible win at Laguna Seca MotoGP

Valentino Rossi has taken victory at Laguna Seca in one of the most fantastic MotoGP races for years. Casey Stoner dominated practice all weekend but come the race it was Rossi that pulled it out of...

Casey Stoner confident of Laguna repeat

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner confident of Laguna repeat

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner believes he has a golden opportunity to repeat his 2007 Laguna Seca domination today after a virtuoso qualifying performance. Stoner obliterated his own pole...

Valentino Rossi happy to be on front row at Laguna Seca

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi happy to be on front row at Laguna Seca

Valentino Rossi says it was crucial that he qualified on the front row of the grid for the today’s American GP to have any hope of competing with dominant world title rival Casey Stoner. Stoner has...

James Toseland delighted with fifth in qualifying for US MotoGP

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland delighted with fifth in qualifying for US MotoGP

British rookie James Toseland shrugged off a frustrating last three races to give himself a massive confidence boost in qualifying at Laguna Seca. Toseland will start the American GP from fifth on the...

Nicky Hayden predicts tough home race at Laguna Seca MotoGP

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden predicts tough home race at Laguna Seca MotoGP

Nicky Hayden has predicted he faces a tough home race in Laguna Seca today, despite qualifying on the front row of the grid. The factory Honda rider will start the 32-lap clash from third behind Casey...

Casey Stoner takes pole at Laguna Seca, Toseland improves to fifth

20 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Casey Stoner takes pole at Laguna Seca, Toseland improves to fifth

Casey Stoner has taken pole position for the Laguna Seca round of the MotoGP world championship, while James Toseland improved to take fifth. Stoner dominated the whole weekend and just proved his...

Dani Pedrosa explains Laguna Seca withdrawal

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa explains Laguna Seca withdrawal

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has explained why he decided to withdraw from the American GP in Laguna Seca today. The Spaniard opted not to ride in today’s practice and qualifying sessions or...

Dani Pedrosa withdraws from Laguna Seca race

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa withdraws from Laguna Seca race

Dani Pedrosa has withdrawn from the American GP at Laguna Seca. The Spaniard is set to be driven back to San Francisco this afternoon having decided that the injuries he suffered in a crash while...

Casey Stoner continues US domination at final Laguna Seca practice

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner continues US domination at final Laguna Seca practice

Casey Stoner has continued his domination of the American GP to finish on top of the final practice timesheets at a cool and cloudy Laguna Seca this morning. Stoner was quickest again in this...

Yamaha delighted at new Valentino Rossi MotoGP deal

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha delighted at new Valentino Rossi MotoGP deal

Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis has spoken of his delight at securing the services of Valentino Rossi for at least two more years. Rossi penned a new deal in Laguna Seca to remain with Yamaha until the end of...

Nicky Hayden frustrated by Michelin grip problems in Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden frustrated by Michelin grip problems in Laguna Seca

Nicky Hayden’s hopes of a third home win at Laguna Seca appear to be fading already as he suffered major issues with rear grip on the opening day of free practice. The former world champion finished...

Dani Pedrosa undecided on Laguna Seca participation

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa undecided on Laguna Seca participation

Factory Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has not yet decided on whether he will participate in tomorrow’s American GP at Laguna Seca. The Spaniard ended a gruelling first day down in 15th place as he bravely...

Andrea Dovizioso competitive at ‘mad’ Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso competitive at ‘mad’ Laguna Seca

Italian Andrea Dovizioso said the spectacular Laguna Seca circuit is a ‘mad track’ after he made an impressive American debut. The JIR Scot Honda rider finished the opening day’s free practice...

Neck injury and grip problems hamper Colin Edwards at Laguna Seca MotoGP

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Neck injury and grip problems hamper Colin Edwards at Laguna Seca MotoGP

Colin Edwards’ hopes of celebrating a new Tech 3 Yamaha contract in style at his home race in Laguna Seca suffered a disappointing start. The Texan, who announced a new one-year deal on the eve of his...

James Toseland struggles in Laguna Seca MotoGP

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland struggles in Laguna Seca MotoGP

British rider James Toseland had a tough first day in Laguna Seca as he ended in a lowly 16th place on the timesheets. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider joined several Michelin riders is experiencing serious...

Valentino Rossi signs new two-year Yamaha MotoGP deal at Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi signs new two-year Yamaha MotoGP deal at Laguna Seca

Valentino Rossi has confirmed in Laguna Seca that he has signed a new two-year deal with Yamaha. The 29-year-old announced his new contract, which will see him stay in MotoGP until the end of the 2010...

Stoner dominates opening day at Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Stoner dominates opening day at Laguna Seca

Casey Stoner has dominated the second free practice session on the opening day of the Laguna Seca MotoGP. Stoner, who already toppped the morning session, took the top spot as soon as he had completed...

Casey Stoner fastest at cold Laguna Seca

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner fastest at cold Laguna Seca

The California weather might have had an unfamiliar feel to it this morning, but the MotoGP timesheets certainly didn’t as in-form Casey Stoner dominated opening free practice at Laguna Seca. This...

Title rivals predict tough weekend for Dani Pedrosa

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Title rivals predict tough weekend for Dani Pedrosa

Injured Spaniard Dani Pedrosa’s main world title rivals have predicted a tough weekend for the factory Honda rider as he attempts to ride through the pain barrier in Laguna Seca. Just five days since...

Casey Stoner fighting fit for Laguna Seca

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner fighting fit for Laguna Seca

In-form world champion Casey Stoner reckons he is back to 100 per cent fitness for this weekend’s American GP. Stoner confirmed he has made quick and complete recovery from a bout of sickness that he...

Valentino Rossi looking to end Casey Stoner’s revival

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi looking to end Casey Stoner’s revival

Valentino Rossi believes he can halt the momentum gathered by reigning world champion Casey Stoner in the 2008 MotoGP title fight. Stoner is currently in superlative form having surged to three...

Tech 3 delighted with new Colin Edwards deal

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 delighted with new Colin Edwards deal

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal has spoken of his delight at the signing of Colin Edwards for the 2009 MotoGP world championship. Edwards will stay with the French-based team for at least one more...

Colin Edwards to stay with Tech3 until 2009

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards to stay with Tech3 until 2009

Colin Edwards used the eve of his home race at Laguna Seca to confirm that he had signed a new deal with the Tech 3 Yamaha squad. The Texan signed a new one-year deal with an option for 2010 last...

Valentino Rossi to announce new deal in America

17 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi to announce new deal in America

Valentino Rossi will announce that he has signed a new Yamaha contract during this weekend’s American GP at Laguna Seca. The 29-year-old is expected to confirm he has signed a two-year deal, keeping...

MotoGP riders do the Can Can

17 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

MotoGP riders do the Can Can

MCN forum user Madmark99 made this and I though it was so funny i had to put it up for everyone to see. If you like it tell him in the comments below or on the original thread, here. Send a JibJab...

Nicky Hayden looking for upturn in fortunes

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden looking for upturn in fortunes

Former world champion Nicky Hayden is hoping his home race at Laguna Seca this weekend will help spark an upturn in his fortunes after a tough spell. The factory Honda rider arrives at Laguna Seca,...

Dani Pedrosa to ride at Laguna Seca

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa to ride at Laguna Seca

After consulting with doctors in Barcelona, factory Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has decided to try and ride in this weekend’s American GP at Laguna Seca. Pedrosa suffered a broken index finger and tendon...

£100 million wasted

16 July 2008 by Wayne Marks

£100 million spent on Donington Park MotoGP?! No doubt all or best part of it was spent in the paddock area – what about us spectators? Are we going to get a campsite worth sleeping in? Are we going to get toilets that we don’t have to queue for 20 minutes for and bring our own toilet paper? What about stands around the track, or the annoying hedge by Coppice corner right on the apex of the corner...

Chris Vermeulen looking to extend impressive Laguna record

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen looking to extend impressive Laguna record

Factory Suzuki rider Chris Vermeulen is confident he can he claim back-to-back podium finishes for the first time in his premier class career in Sunday’s American GP. The Aussie, who finished third...

Casey Stoner not worried about possible Ducati upheaval

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner not worried about possible Ducati upheaval

Casey Stoner reckons he won’t let the potential upheaval caused by factory Ducati Marco Melandri’s struggles have any impact on his own performance. Melandri could be sacked after this weekend’s...

Suzuki not ruling out 2009 deal for Ben Spies

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki not ruling out 2009 deal for Ben Spies

Suzuki hasn’t ruled Ben Spies out of the running for a factory GSV-R ride in 2009. Despite recently confirming the Japanese factory will not run a third V4 machine next season, Spies is still under...

Colin Edwards pens new Tech 3 Yamaha deal

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards pens new Tech 3 Yamaha deal

Texan Colin Edwards will announce tomorrow on the eve of his home race in Laguna Seca that he has signed a new one-year deal with the Tech 3 Yamaha squad. Negotiations reached a successful conclusion...

Ben Spies looking forward to second Suzuki outing

16 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies looking forward to second Suzuki outing

Wild card Ben Spies hopes to put on an impressive performance in front of his home fans when he makes his second MotoGP appearance at Laguna Seca this weekend. The reigning American superbike champion...