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Casey Stoner showed he will be a force to be reckoned with at new team Honda by dominating practice for the season-opening MotoGP event in Qatar on Friday, but seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi struggled as he seeks to replace the Australian at Ducati.

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Rossi battles shoulder problem as Lorenzo claims U.S. poleupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 08:47:00

Valentino Rossi revealed he is still fighting pain ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix, as MotoGP championship leader Jorge Lorenzo set the pace in qualifying at Laguna Seca.

Rossi fourth behind Pedrosa in comeback race after broken legupdated: Sun Jul 18 2010 14:56:00

World champion Valentino Rossi capped his remarkable return to the MotoGP circuit by taking fourth place behind Dani Pedrosa in his first race since breaking his leg six weeks ago.

Rossi continues remarkable return at German MotoGPupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 16:12:00

Italian superstar Valentino Rossi has made a remarkable return to the MotoGP circuit, just 41 days after breaking his leg.

Rossi in line for shock MotoGP returnupdated: Wed Jul 07 2010 12:25:00

MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is back on his motorbike -- just a month after breaking his leg in a horrific crash.

MotoGP star Rossi in hospital after horror crash at home circuitupdated: Sat Jun 05 2010 16:36:00

Valentino Rossi's hopes of retaining his MotoGP title were shattered on Saturday when the nine-time world champion motorcyclist suffered a horrific crash in a practice session for his home race in Italy.

Rossi steps up title bid with Le Mans poleupdated: Sat May 22 2010 14:00:00

Italy's Valentino Rossi edged out Yamaha teammate and title rival Jorge Lorenzo to claim pole position for the French MotoGP at Le Mans.

Rossi begins title defense in Qatar in fine styleupdated: Sun Apr 11 2010 18:32:00

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi began his title defense with a fine victory in the season-opener in Qatar on Sunday.

Pedrosa clinches third with victory from Rossi in MotoGP finaleupdated: Sun Nov 08 2009 15:24:00

Dani Pedrosa led from start to finish to claim victory at his home Valencia Grand Prix to end the MotoGP season in third place overall.

Rossi's colorful celebrationsupdated: Sun Oct 25 2009 08:37:00

Valentino Rossi added to his phenomenal track record of accomplishments in motorcycle racing on Sunday, by winning his seventh premier class world championship in Malaysia.

Remarkable Rossi crowned MotoGP championupdated: Sun Oct 25 2009 08:18:00

Valentino Rossi was crowned MotoGP world champion for the sixth time as he took third place in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang behind Casey Stoner of Australia.

Rossi grabs pole for Malaysia GPupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 14:09:00

Italy's Valentino Rossi gave his bid to seal a seventh Moto GP world title at the Malaysian Grand Prix a boost after qualifying for the race in pole position.

Rossi secures MotoGP pole at San Marinoupdated: Mon Sep 07 2009 10:34:00

Italian Valentino Rossi delighted his home crowds by claiming pole position for the San Marino MotoGP at Misano.

Rossi extends lead after San Marino victoryupdated: Mon Sep 07 2009 09:02:00

Local favorite Valentino Rossi claimed victory in Sunday's San Marino MotoGP to stay at the top of the championship standings in his quest for a ninth world title.

The great Valentinoupdated: Sat Sep 05 2009 08:33:00

Valentino Rossi is one of only a handful of champions in the modern era whose popularity has transcended their sport. As the Italian maestro closes in on an eighth world title, CNN charts the rise of the charismatic king of two wheels.

Lorenzo capitalizes on Rossi's U.S. crashupdated: Sun Aug 30 2009 18:10:00

Jorge Lorenzo kept the MotoGP title race alive with victory at the Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday as world champion Valentino Rossi crashed out.

Victory edges Rossi closer to MotoGP titleupdated: Sun Aug 16 2009 11:17:00

Italian Valentino Rossi romped to his fifth MotoGP win of the season in Brno to move a step closer to securing his sixth world championship title.

Rossi races to MotoGP pole despite Brno fallupdated: Sat Aug 15 2009 14:08:00

World MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi overcame a fall late in qualifying to take pole position for Sunday's Czech Republic Grand Prix in Brno.

Lorenzo pips Rossi in Czech MotoGP practiceupdated: Fri Aug 14 2009 14:45:00

Jorge Lorenzo edged out Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi to set the fastest time in practice ahead of the Czech MotoGP in Brno this weekend.

Rossi claims pole at Doningtonupdated: Sun Jul 26 2009 12:41:00

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi claimed pole position for the British MotoGP at Donington on Saturday.

Rossi wins in Germany to extend MotoGP leadupdated: Sun Jul 19 2009 09:41:00

Valentino Rossi won a thrilling battle with Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo to win the German round of the MotoGP world championship at Sachsenring.

Rossi defies rain to snatch Sachsenring poleupdated: Sat Jul 18 2009 16:53:00

World MotoGP championship leader Valentino Rossi claimed his first pole position on the Sachsenring circuit to head the starting grid for Sunday's German Grand Prix.

Pedrosa wins as Rossi extends title leadupdated: Mon Jul 06 2009 04:10:00

Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca in California as second-placed Valentino Rossi extended his championship lead.

Rossi races to 100th career victoryupdated: Sat Jun 27 2009 10:32:00

World MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi cruised to the 100th victory of his illustrious motorcycling career with a comfortable win at the Alice TT Assen race in the Netherlands on Saturday.

Rossi on course for 100th MotoGP victoryupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 14:02:00

Valentino Rossi claimed pole position for Saturday's Dutch MotoGP at Assen as the Italian bids to record his 100th career race victory.

Stoner brings Rossi's Mugello reign to endupdated: Sun May 31 2009 10:25:00

Casey Stoner won a dramatic Italian MotoGP on Sunday to end third-placed Valentino Rossi's run of seven straight victories at Mugello.

Leader Lorenzo sets early pace at Mugelloupdated: Fri May 29 2009 11:18:00

Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo underlined his early season form by recording the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello.

Jerez win sees Rossi take championship leadupdated: Sun May 03 2009 10:27:00

World champion Valentino Rossi has taken the lead in the overall MotoGP standings after claiming his first victory of the season in the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez.

MotoGP washout leaves Rossi on poleupdated: Sat Apr 25 2009 11:09:00

Defending world champion Valentino Rossi will start on pole for Sunday's MotoGP in Japan after Saturday's qualifying session was called off due to torrential rain.

Rossi secures sixth MotoGP world crownupdated: Sun Sep 28 2008 11:55:00

Italian legend Valentino Rossi clinched his sixth MotoGP world title with a thrilling victory in Japan on Sunday.

Rossi reigns supreme at Indianapolisupdated: Sun Sep 14 2008 16:53:00

Valentino Rossi all but secured his sixth MotoGP world title by defying appalling conditions to claim the U.S. round of the championship at Indianapolis.

Rossi romps to record-equaling MotoGP victoryupdated: Sun Aug 31 2008 10:53:00

Valentino Rossi moved further ahead in the MotoGP standings with his third successive race victory as world champion Casey Stoner crashed out again in San Marino on Sunday.

Rossi extends MotoGP lead with Mugello winupdated: Sun Jun 01 2008 11:04:00

Valentino Rossi produced a dominant performance to win the Italian MotoGP at Mugello and extend his lead in the world championship standings.

Resurgent Rossi on pole for Italian MotoGPupdated: Sat May 31 2008 10:31:00

Italian Valentino Rossi's resurgence continued on Saturday, as the five-time MotoGP champion took pole position at his home race in Mugello.

Rossi hopeful of ending winless streakupdated: Thu May 01 2008 12:41:00

Seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi is hoping that Shanghai will be the place where he ends his longest winless streak -- now seven races -- when he competes in Sunday's China Moto GP.

Pedrosa win puts him top of standingsupdated: Sun Mar 30 2008 10:36:00

Dani Pedrosa gained his fifth MotoGP success and moved to the top of the world championship standings when he won the Spanish title in Jerez.

Rossi settles dispute with tax menupdated: Tue Feb 12 2008 12:36:00

Seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi has reached an agreement with the Italian tax authorities and will hand over 19 million euros ($27.6 million) in unpaid tax for the years 2001-2004, Ansa reported.

Rossi crashes in testing at Sepangupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 11:53:00

Seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi crashed on the opening day of pre-season testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, as he returned from a long layoff with a fractured hand.

Rossi fractures his hand in crashupdated: Sat Nov 03 2007 14:56:00

Valentino Rossi could miss a race for the first time in his career on Sunday after fracturing a hand in three places in a crash during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix in Valencia.

Stoner storms to Sepang successupdated: Sun Oct 21 2007 08:17:00

World champion Casey Stoner confirmed his domination of MotoGP with his 10th victory of the 2007 season at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Pedrosa takes Motegi pole positionupdated: Sat Sep 22 2007 08:26:00

Dani Pedrosa looks the man to beat in the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi after the Spaniard put his Honda on pole for Sunday's potentially decisive race.

Record breaker Rossi claims poleupdated: Sat Jun 09 2007 09:33:00

Seven-time Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi set a lap record to win his fourth pole position of the season ahead of the Catalunya Grand Prix.

Rossi triumphs again at home eventupdated: Sun Jun 03 2007 09:03:00

Valentino Rossi delivered to order in front of his adoring home fans at Mugello to win his sixth successive Italian MotoGP and revitalize his world championship hopes.

Spain win ends Rossi's barren runupdated: Sun Mar 25 2007 08:55:00

Five-times world champion Valentino Rossi ended a barren spell when he blew away his rivals to claim a dominant victory in the Spanish MotoGP race at Jerez on Sunday.

Stoner defeats Rossi in Qatar GP updated: Sat Mar 10 2007 10:06:00

Casey Stoner won a cat-and-mouse battle with Valentino Rossi to take victory in the season-opening Qatar MotoGP.

New Yamahas impressive in Malaysiaupdated: Wed Feb 07 2007 11:38:00

American Colin Edwards set a blistering pace on the final day of MotoGP testing in Malaysia on Wednesday, lapping well inside the Sepang circuit pole position record on his Yamaha.

Rossi sets hot pace in Malaysia updated: Wed Jan 24 2007 08:27:00

Five-time champion Valentino Rossi served notice of his intent to regain his world MotoGP title with a blistering performance on the final day of testing for the 2007 season in Malaysia.

Rossi determined to regain titleupdated: Sat Dec 02 2006 07:26:00

Dethroned MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi has said he is more determined than ever to reclaim the world title after testing on the new 800cc bikes for next season in Jerez.

Capirossi is fastest in Valenciaupdated: Fri Oct 27 2006 10:55:00

Italy's Loris Capirossi clocked the fastest time in Friday's second free practice for the season-ending Valencia MotoGP, while title rivals Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden dropped off the pace.

Elias claims maiden MotoGP victoryupdated: Sun Oct 15 2006 10:04:00

Honda's Toni Elias stormed from behind title contender Valentino Rossi to win the Portuguese MotoGP on the final lap on Sunday -- his first ever race victory.

Capirossi triumphs in Japanese GPupdated: Sun Sep 24 2006 05:12:00

Ducati rider Loris Capirossi won the Japanese Grand Prix for the second year running at Motegi on Sunday, while Valentino Rossi gained more ground on MotoGP championship leader Nicky Hayden.

Rossi beats Capirossi in thrillerupdated: Sun Sep 10 2006 07:47:00

World champion Valentino Rossi has won the Malaysian MotoGP after a thrilling duel with fellow-Italian Loris Capirossi at Sepang.

Rossi secures pole at rainy Sepangupdated: Sat Sep 09 2006 06:12:00

World champion Valentino Rossi took pole position for the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix after heavy rain washed out final qualifying.

Rossi on pole for Czech grand prixupdated: Sat Aug 19 2006 10:09:00

World champion Valentino Rossi took pole position for the Czech Moto GP on Saturday after dominating Italian compatriot Loris Capirossi in qualifying at Brno.

Rossi clocks best time in practiceupdated: Fri Aug 18 2006 13:03:00

World champion Valentino Rossi clocked the best practice time for the Czech Grand Prix in Brno on Friday to show that he has no intention of surrendering his title without a fight.

Rossi continues despite bad crash updated: Thu Jun 22 2006 06:21:00

World champion Valentino Rossi refused to let a broken bone sideline him from practice for Saturday's Dutch MotoGP.

Rossi wins after crash halts raceupdated: Sun Jun 18 2006 08:34:00

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi, riding a Yamaha, won the Catalan Grand Prix for the third year in a row in Barcelona on Sunday.

Rossi has pole for Catalunya raceupdated: Sat Jun 17 2006 10:02:00

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi, riding a Yamaha, followed up his win in Italy two weeks ago by taking pole position for Sunday's Catalan Grand Prix.

Rossi back to winning ways at homeupdated: Sun Jun 04 2006 10:29:00

Defending world MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi won his fifth straight Italian Grand Prix to revive his 2006 title hopes.

Rossi plans to stick to two wheelsupdated: Wed May 24 2006 09:19:00

World motorcycling champion Valentino Rossi has decided to stick to two wheels and not join the Ferrari Formula One team.

Rossi sets the pace in qualifyingupdated: Fri May 19 2006 07:00:00

Italian Valentino Rossi set the fastest time in Friday's first free practice session at the French Grand Prix.

Rossi is fastest in China practiceupdated: Fri May 12 2006 04:45:00

World champion Valentino Rossi laid down an early marker with the quickest time in practice for the China Grand Prix at a wet Shanghai international circuit.

Rossi roars to Qatar MotoGP prizeupdated: Sat Apr 08 2006 07:17:00

World champion Valentino Rossi roared back from his worst start to a MotoGP season with victory in Qatar on Saturday.

Rossi out to erase bad memories updated: Wed Apr 05 2006 08:03:00

After his worst start to a season in six years, MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi needs a win in Qatar on Saturday for both points and pride.

Rossi is quickest in free practiseupdated: Fri Mar 24 2006 11:24:00

World champion Valentino Rossi ended any doubts about the pace of his Yamaha when he clocked the fastest time in free practise for the opening Spanish MotoGP.

Rossi crashes but still sets paceupdated: Fri Mar 03 2006 13:55:00

World champion Valentino Rossi recorded the fastest time despite crashing on the opening day of MotoGP testing at the Circuit de Catalunya on Friday.

Rossi handed further Ferrari testsupdated: Thu Jan 26 2006 11:20:00

Ferrari will test motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi alongside Michael Schumacher and other Formula One drivers in Valencia next week.

Former champ Biaggi quits MotoGP updated: Wed Jan 11 2006 09:42:00

Four-time world champion Max Biaggi is forsaking MotoGP for a likely season in superbikes after his well-publicized differences with his Honda team could not be patched up.

Rossi's team to have new sponsorsupdated: Fri Dec 23 2005 09:19:00

Valentino Rossi's Yamaha MotoGP team will have a new title sponsor next year after parting with cigarette brand Gauloises.

Hondas squeeze Rossi off front rowupdated: Sat Oct 22 2005 10:32:00

Honda seized the high ground by filling all three front row places and pushing out world champion Valentino Rossi in qualifying for Sunday's first Turkish MotoGP.

Melandri quickest as Rossi trailsupdated: Fri Oct 21 2005 10:55:00

World champion Valentino Rossi missed top slot in Friday's first free practice for Sunday's inaugural Turkish MotoGP, placing only fifth of 19 starters.

Flying Rossi continues to dominateupdated: Fri Oct 14 2005 08:18:00

World champion Valentino Rossi of Italy produced a scintillating final lap to record the fastest time in free practice for Sunday's Australian MotoGP.

Rossi sets blistering pace in Dohaupdated: Thu Sep 29 2005 12:35:00

Valentino Rossi served notice that a fifth successive world title is not enough for him by setting a record pace in practice for the Qatar MotoGP.

Rossi waiting after Capirossi winsupdated: Sun Sep 18 2005 09:32:00

Valentino Rossi will have to wait another week to claim the MotoGP world title for the fifth year in a row after crashing out of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Rossi struggles in Japan practiceupdated: Fri Sep 16 2005 10:29:00

Valentino Rossi, closing in on a fifth straight world title, struggled with his set-up in Friday's practice session for the Japanese Moto GP.

Rossi eyes fifth after Czech win updated: Sun Aug 28 2005 10:27:00

World champion Valentino Rossi is one victory away from his fifth consecutive MotoGp title after winning the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday.

Rossi impresses at Ferrari's wheelupdated: Thu Aug 04 2005 12:24:00

MotoGP star Valentino Rossi has impressed in test driving a Ferrari Formula One car - increasing speculation that he will revert to four wheels later in his career.

Rossi again after Gibernau blunderupdated: Sun Jul 31 2005 09:11:00

All-conquering Valentino Rossi won his 76th MotoGP race Sunday, capitalizing on a last lap error by Honda rider Sete Gibernau to win in Germany.

Rossi holds firm for British winupdated: Sun Jul 24 2005 11:49:00

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi made light of appalling conditions to win a crash-strewn British Grand Prix on Sunday.

Rossi back to his best in Britain updated: Sat Jul 23 2005 12:57:00

World champion Valentino Rossi will start Sunday's British Grand Prix in pole position after setting the best time in Saturday's final qualification session at Donington.

Hayden brings Rossi run to a closeupdated: Mon Jul 11 2005 08:39:00

American Nicky Hayden ended world champion Valentino Rossi's run of five consecutive MotoGP wins with victory in the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday.

Rossi swoops late for Spanish winupdated: Sun Jun 12 2005 09:14:00

World champion Valentino Rossi crushed Sete Gibernau's hopes of a first win this season by snatching the lead and victory from the Spaniard three laps from the finish of the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Rossi snatches pole from Gibernauupdated: Sat Jun 04 2005 12:37:00

Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi produced a spectacular late lap to edge out rival Sete Gibernau and snatch pole for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

Rossi increases MotoGP dominationupdated: Sun May 15 2005 09:25:00

Valentino Rossi increased his domination of MotoGP racing with victory in the French Grand Prix in Le Mans.

Rossi grabs the pole with late runupdated: Sat May 14 2005 10:49:00

World champion Valentino Rossi grabbed pole position for the French Grand Prix with a spectacular late lap in Saturday's MotoGP qualifying.

Rossi on track to retain his titleupdated: Fri Oct 15 2004 08:15:00

Italy's Valentino Rossi is on course to complete the defence of his MotoGP world championship in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, after taking provisional pole.

Victory boosts Rossi title claimsupdated: Sun Oct 10 2004 06:28:00

World champion Valentino Rossi won the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday, putting himself in pole position for a fourth straight title.

Rookie Xaus sets pace with recordupdated: Thu Sep 30 2004 11:48:00

Spanish rookie Ruben Xaus claimed provisional pole at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix, the 13th round of the 16-race world motorcycling championship series, in Losail.

Rossi holds pole for Portugal raceupdated: Fri Sep 03 2004 12:25:00

World champion Valentino Rossi has broken the lap record to grab provisional pole for Sunday's Portuguese MotoGP.

Rossi heading grid for British GPupdated: Sat Jul 24 2004 11:05:00

World champion Valentino Rossi will be on pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix after setting the quickest time in final qualifying on Saturday.

Biaggi on pole for German MotoGPupdated: Sat Jul 17 2004 12:43:00

Italian Max Biaggi will start Sunday's German MotoGP on pole after breaking the lap record at the Sachsenring.

Rossi shrugs off rain for victoryupdated: Sun Jun 06 2004 10:08:00

MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi shrugged off a rain delay to win a dramatic Italian Grand Prix in front of his home fans at Mugello on Sunday.

Rossi smashes lap record in Spainupdated: Fri Apr 30 2004 10:54:00

World champion Valentino Rossi smashed the lap record as he took provisional pole for Sunday's Spanish MotoGP in Friday's first official practice.

Rossi celebrates a welcome victoryupdated: Sun Apr 18 2004 09:20:00

World champion Valentino Rossi celebrated his first race for Yamaha by winning the season-opening South African motorcycle Grand Prix at Welkom.

Rossi grabs pole for MotoGP openerupdated: Sat Apr 17 2004 10:21:00

World champion Valentino Rossi will start the new MotoGP season at the front of the grid after claiming pole position for Sunday's Africa's Grand Prix.

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