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MotoGP champ to test a Ferrari

MotoGP champ to test a Ferrari MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will be back behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 car later this month, Ferrari confirmed on Thursday.

Rossi sets new record

Rossi sets new record Valentino Rossi capped the 2008 MotoGP season by setting yet another all-time record: collecting 373 points in one year.

New star Simoncelli seen as Rossi's successor

New star Simoncelli seen as Rossi's successor There's a new kid on the block in Grand Prix motorcycle racing who appears destined to steal the hearts of Italian fans whenever MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi decides to call it quits.

Rossi spends Championship break at home

Rossi spends Championship break at home Newly crowned MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi is heading home from Australia to rest up before the season's last two races.

Rossi out to match idol Agostini

Rossi out to match idol Agostini Basking in the glory of his sixth premier class and eighth career Grand Prix title, Italy's Valentino Rossi now has set his sights on the few remaining records he has not taken from his idol, the legendary Giacomo Agostini.

Dovizioso to ride for Honda in 2009

Dovizioso to ride for Honda in 2009 Italy's Andrea Dovizioso will join Honda's official MotoGP team HRC next year filling the spot left open by Nicky Hayden, who will move to Ducati at the end of the season, Honda announced on Friday.

Rossi sets stage for title bid

Rossi sets stage for title bid Valentino Rossi appeared to be pacing himself in Friday's two practice sessions for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, well aware that he need only make the podium to clinch this year's MotoGP title, which would be his sixth in the premier class.

Rossi a podium from sixth premier title

Rossi a podium from sixth premier title Italy's Valentino Rossi will have his first chance of winning this year's MotoGP championship on Sunday and intends to do just that.

Hayden to replace Melandri at Ducati in 2009

Hayden to replace Melandri at Ducati in 2009 2006 MotoGP champion Nicky Hayen will ride for Ducati next season in place of Marco Melandri, who is leaving after a disappointing first year with the Italian team, it was announced on Monday.

Rossi 'could reach me' says Agostini

Rossi 'could reach me' says Agostini Valentino Rossi still has time to take Giacomo Agostini's remaining two records, the ex-champion said Monday.

Rossi 'could pace himself'

Rossi 'could pace himself' Valentino Rossi could pace himself for the remainder of the MotoGp season after opening up a 50-point lead over reigning champion Casey Stoner in Sunday's Czech GP, Yahama team boss Davide Brivio said Monday.

'Fantastic' says Rossi

'Fantastic' says Rossi Valentino Rossi's win in the US MotoGP was among his very best performances, the seven-time world champion said Monday.

Rossi hopes to 'enjoy' U.S.

Rossi hopes to 'enjoy' U.S. Valentino Rossi is hoping to enjoy the Laguna Seca track more than in the past as he bids to stretch his MotoGP lead in the US GP here Sunday.

Rossi out to get back on top

Rossi out to get back on top Valentino Rossi vows he has learned from his mistakes at Assen but wants to put the Dutch Grand Prix behind him and win Sunday's race in Germany.

Rossi geared up for British race

Rossi geared up for British race Valentino Rossi is looking forward to this weekend's British Grand Prix, a track where he holds the record for career wins: seven.

Gibernau to test Ducati

Gibernau to test Ducati Retired MotoGP rider Sete Gibernau will be back on the track next week when he carries out tests for his former team Ducati at the Mugello track in Tuscany, the Italian team announced on Thursday

Capirossi may miss next two races

Capirossi may miss next two races Suzuki rider Loris Capirossi risks missing the next two races in the MotoGP championship because of a fracture he suffered to his right hand during last Sunday's Catalunya Grand Prix, his team said on Wednesday.

Rossi paints his bike blue to support the Azzurri

Rossi paints his bike blue to support the Azzurri Motorcycling ace Valentino Rossi has adopted the colors of the Italy soccer team and had his Yamaha painted blue and white to show his support for the team as it heads into Euro 2008.

Valentino Rossi out for 7th Italian Grand Prix win

Valentino Rossi out for 7th Italian Grand Prix win Valentino Rossi will be out to make it seven in a row at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, bolstered by his victories in the last two races of the MotoGP season.

MotoGP: Rossi happy at Yamaha and back in command

MotoGP: Rossi happy at Yamaha and back in command Italian motorcycling ace Valentino Rossi is happy with his Yamaha bike and team and is ready to renew his contract, the seven-time world champion told the press.