more news from MotoGP

Valentino Rossi is committed to race motorcycles for the long haul.

Rossi: "As Long As I Can, I'll Be Racing Bikes"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Valentino+Rossi+SKY+Studio+Interview+part+2

Aprilia will make their return to the MotoGP grid in 2016.

Albesiano on Aprilia's plans to return to MotoGP for 2016
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Romano+Albesiano+on+2016+Aprilia+Return+Interview

...and

An interview with Marc Marquez, who says he's more comfortable ahead of the races this season.

Marquez "more comfortable" ahead of races this year
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Marquez+more+comfortable+ahead+of+races+this+year

Ducati Team testing at Jerez conditioned by bad weather

A routine test session for the Ducati MotoGP team at Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, was cut short, by inclement weather, as they were preparing for MotoGP round two, coming up at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, next weekend.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Ducati+Team+testing+at+Jerez+conditioned+by+bad+weather

Abraham regaining confidence after injury lay-off

Czech rider Karel Abraham is coming back to MotoGP in good health.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Abraham+regaining+confidence+after+injury+layoff

FIM World Superbike legends

A photo from the official Facebook page of Colin Edwards, back in 1999, in his days racing in FIM World Superbike, lined up with his team mate Aaron Slight, as well as rivals Carl Fogarty, and Ben Bostrom.  Legends, all.

MotoGP news & notes

More news from the world of MotoGP, via their Facebook page, and official website.

Yoshishige Nomura introduced as new HRC President
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Yoshishige+Nomura+introduced+as+new+HRC+President

Broc Parkes on a lengthy Qatar Adventure
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Broc+Parkes+on+a+lengthy+Qatar+adventure

Insights from 3-time MotoGP champion, Freddie Spencer.

Spencer on Marquez, Rossi, Open and the future
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Spencer+on+Marquez+Rossi+Open+and+the+future

A Qatar 1-2 pleases Michael Bartholemy
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/A+Qatar+12+pleases+Michael+Bartholemy

Cortese training for Austin at full speed
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Cortese+training+for+Austin+at+full+speed

Iannone: 'I want to fight with Marquez again'
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Iannone+Pramac+Racing+post+Qatar+interview

...and yes, the April Fools joke, has been put to rest.

Rossi hints at contract renewal with Yamaha
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Valentino%20Rossi%20SKY%20Studio%20Interview%20on%20his%20renewal

Bike Changes Helped Redding Beat Hayden In Debut

Now, enough with fun and games, and back to real stories.  Scott Redding has gotten his career as a MotoGP rider off to a good start with a solid finish in Qatar, as the leading Honda rider to finish the event.

http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/motogp/motogp-bike-changes-helped-redding-beat-hayden-in-debut/

Valentino Rossi to quit MotoGP effective immediately

April Fool's joke.  Valentino Rossi quitting MotoGP?  Say what?  I don't think so.  Yours truly was scared half to death by this one.  But, read the statement at the end of the article about sour grapes and humble pie, and you might get it.  Happy April Fools Day!

http://motegp.com/en/news/2014/Valentino+Rossi+Quits/