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Page last updated at 12:16 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 13:16 UK

Robert Dunlop Dunlop dies after motorbike crash
Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop dies in a crash in Thursday's practice at the North West 200 racing festival.

Robert Dunlop Tributes for bike star Dunlop
The motorcycling world recalls the achievements of Northern Ireland rider star Robert Dunlop, who died in an accident on Thursday.

Motorbikes North West 200 races go ahead
The North West 200 road races will take place as planned on Saturday despite the death of Robert Dunlop.


Lorenzo shrugs off broken ankle
Jorge Lorenzo is passed fit to race at this weekend's French MotoGP despite fracturing his ankle last week.

McGuinness delighted by new bike
John McGuinness' impressive practice times on Tuesday only increased his favouritism for Saturday's Superbike races at the NW 200.

Neukirchner claims historic win
Max Neukirchner becomes the first German to win a Superbike World Championship race as he claims one of the rounds in Monza.

Ducati celebrates TT anniversary
Italian manufacturer Ducati announces it will celebrate its 50th anniversary of involvement with the TT races at this year's event.

McGuinness tops Superbike timings
John McGuinness takes provisional pole for Saturday's Superbike races at the North-West 200.

Crutchlow to race at Brands Hatch
British superbike rider Cal Crutchlow will race at Brands Hatch on Sunday, despite dislocating his ankle in the previous round.


KEY INFO:

MotoGP calendar

MotoGP standings
Rider, team and manufacturer standings for MotoGP 2008.

MotoGP on the BBC
The BBC is bringing comprehensive coverage of 2008 MotoGP season


MOTORBIKES HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES

Steve Parrish's MotoGP column
"It was classic performance from Rossi in China"

Dunlop death stuns motorcycling
Robert Dunlop's death will shake the sport of motorcycle road racing


MOTORBIKES EXTRAS

Steve Parrish on the NW200
"Wherever I mention the North West 200 people know about it"

Estoril's tale of two sorrys
Toseland and Hayden make friends, eventually, in Portugal

Qatar MotoGP photos
Pictures from the floodlit opening race of the season

MotoGP teams & riders guide
BBC Sport looks at the teams and riders in MotoGP 2008

Ducati launch in photos
Pictures as Stoner and Melandri unveil the Desmosedici GP8

Steve Parrish on Casey Stoner
BBC's MotoGP commentator hails the new champion


MOTO GP

Lorenzo injures ankle in practice
MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo may miss Sunday's China Grand Prix after fracturing an ankle bone in a crash in practice on Friday morning.

Toseland confident of podium spot
James Toseland is confident his new Yamaha will earn him a podium finish soon.

Maiden Moto GP win for Lorenzo
Jorge Lorenzo clinches his first ever Moto GP victory by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix in Estoril.

Lorenzo undergoes arm operation
MotoGP series leader Jorge Lorenzo has surgery to relieve muscle compression in his right arm.

Smith hopes for change in fortune
Oxfordshire's Bradley Smith is keen to put his Qatar disappointment behind him in the latest MotoGP in Jerez.


WORLD SUPERBIKES

Double win stretches Bayliss lead
Troy Bayliss extends his lead in the World Superbike Championship with two victories in Assen.

Bayliss increases Superbikes lead
Troy Bayliss extends his lead in the World Superbike Championship standings by taking second place in both races in Valencia on Sunday.

Bayliss takes Aussie double win
Troy Bayliss wins both World Superbikes races at Phillip Island after starting from pole on his home circuit.


OTHER NEWS

Speedway tribute to Newport guru
The world of Speedway is in shock following the death of NewportSspeedway promoter Tim Stone.

Davies shocked to win in Daytona
Herefordshire's Chaz Davies becomes the first Englishman to win the Daytona 200.

Archibald out to add to TT tally
Adrian Archibald hopes to add to his tally of three Isle of Man TT wins.

Farquhar happy with Kawasakis
Ryan Farquhar is hopeful that he can secure his third Isle of Man TT success in June.

Island ready for TT 2008 launch
The Villa Marina plays host to the 2008 TT launch party, with key announcements made about the event.



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