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Greenpeace? Kawasaki change colour.
For the remainder of the 2007 season, Randy de Puniet and Anthony West will run in 'traditional' Kawasaki lime green - rather than the new metallic green that made it's first appearance on the Japanese manufacturer's Ninja ZX-RR machines during pre-season testing.
`Excited` Hayden expecting HRC boost.
Hayden, seeking his first win with the #1 plate, arrives in the Czech Republic looking to erase the disappointment of his home US GP and return to the podium form of the two rounds prior to Laguna Seca.
Pramac goes with Silva.
Despite an impressive debut performance at Laguna Seca, Chaz Davies has missed out on the chance to extend his run in MotoGP after the Pramac d'Antin Ducati team confirmed that Ivan Silva will replace the injured Alex Hofmann in the Czech Republic next weekend.
Czech Grand Prix wild cards confirmed.
The FIM has announced that the wild-card riders who will race in the Czech Grand Prix, at Brno on August 16, are the following: 250cc class:
Hofmann made to wait.
Alex Hofmann will have to wait and see whether he is fit to resume his season at the Czech Republic Grand Prix as doctors continue to monitor his recovery from severe hand injuries sustained at Laguna Seca.
Stoner slams Rossi `more tyres` plea.
World champion elect Casey Stoner has hit out at MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi's call for a change in the current tyre regulations, accusing the Italian of not being able to cope with a difficult season.
Yamada welcomes tyre war.
Bridgestone's Hiroshi Yamada has said that the battle between rival tyre manufacturers is good for his company, as well as for MotoGP, despite up-and-down results in the past two rounds.
Fortuna Aprilia names Lorenzo replacement.
Jorge Lorenzo's appointment to the factory Yamaha team for next season's MotoGP championship has left a gap at Fortuna Aprilia in the 250cc class that will be filled by fellow countryman Alex Debon.
Hopper: Well that sucks!!
On a day that didn't go to plan for any of the American riders, Hopkins had made a good start to the race, but it all came to nothing when he was involved in contact with countryman Nicky Hayden at the second turn.
Hofmann far from amused.
The German rider was left watching on the sidelines after suffering an injury to his left hand in his fall during the opening free practice session on Friday - a fall that came about when he was hit at the top of the corkscrew by rookie Guintoli.
MotoGP safety.
By Lynne Huntting Safety is a big concern for the FIM (Federation Internationale Motorcyclist) and motorcycle riders.
Vermeulen, Capirossi to Suzuki in 2008?
Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi are being tipped to form next year's Suzuki MotoGP line-up, according to paddock rumour at Laguna Seca.
Indianapolis in, Turkey out on 2008 calendar.
As expected, the existing 18 round season will thus remain, starting at Qatar on March 9 (a Sunday rather than Saturday race) and concluding at Valencia on November 2.
Stoner takes `poisoned chalice` pole
No rider has won from pole so far this season, marking a twelve race 'curse' that also includes the final two races of 2006, but Stoner - as last weekend at the Sachsenring - has now dominated every single on-track session at the US GP.
PICTURES: Edwards` Texas Tornado livery.
"I'm really happy with the final result!" said the 33-year old Fiat Yamaha rider, who helped design the livery. "The finished article is exactly how I imagined with the American flag.
Stoner starts fastest, Hofmann injured and out.
By Lynne Huntting Honda Gresini's Marco Melandri was second fastest, followed by Americans Colin Edwards (Fiat Yamaha) and John Hopkins of Rizla Suzuki MotoGP.
Indianapolis confirms MotoGP.
Indianapolis thus joins California's Laguna Seca circuit on next year's calendar although - unlike Laguna - the Indy event will feature all three grand prix classes, with the support 125 and 250cc World Championships also making the trip across the Atlantic.
PICTURES: Rossi`s Sachsenring fall.
Rossi suffered his first DNF of the season when he lost the front of his Fiat Yamaha moments after lunging inside a hard-to-pass Randy de Puniet for sixth position, on lap five of 30. More pictures of the former five-times MotoGP world champion's rare mistake can be seen below.
Honda apologise for Hayden explosion.
Hayden arrived at the Sachsenring fresh from his first podium of the season, at Assen, but suffered a fall when he lost the front of his factory RC212V in the morning session.
`Warrior` Barros `loses some meat`.
The Brazilian suffered a nasty highside during Friday morning's free practice session at the Sachsenring - throwing him from his bucking Desmosedici, which then fell on his arm.
Official: Hopkins to Kawasaki.
With his name at the top of most team managers' wish list, Hopkins turned down a number of lucrative offers - not least from Suzuki - to sign with Kawasaki.
Rossi: I`ll retire by 32.
"I have a contract with Yamaha for 2008, after that we will see," said Rossi at the Misano based event. "Maybe I will stop. What is certain is that I won't race beyond 31 or 32 - there is a limit for us all. I might need new a challenge in the years ahead, but for now I'm fully motivated."
Fabrizio, DuHamel to replace Elias.
Fabrizio completed a partial, but at times impressive, MotoGP season with underdogs WCM in 2004, before splitting from the team mid-season and heading for the World Supersport championship with Honda.