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MotoGP lap times as of 1pm on day one of the post-season Valencia test.

MotoGP lap times as of 11:30am on day one of the post-season Valencia test.

Before leaving the paddock at Valencia for the final time as a rider, former double MotoGP champion Casey Stoner met with reigning double champion Jorge Lorenzo to exchange helmets.

"I think that we have had a formidable season and that this has been reflected with the best CRT prize" - Aleix Espargaro.

"It is like a dream or a miracle for me to be on the podium" - Katsuyuki Nakasuga.

Motorcycle racers as you don't normally see them...

"My team are like my second family, we've been through a lot of ups and downs together and it's going to be difficult not to see them every week" - Casey Stoner.

Race results from the Valencia MotoGP, round 18 of 18.

Full qualifying times from the Valencia MotoGP, round 18 of 18.

"I still can't get the flexibility required in the right corners" - Casey Stoner.

'I achieved two top-10 finishes but my personal highlight was beating Valentino Rossi in Aragon' - Jonathan Rea

"It's a sad feeling more than disappointment; I pushed as hard as I could; I did what I had to do and I have no regrets for my riding, especially this season" - Dani Pedrosa.

Casey Stoner wins the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, Jorge Lorenzo is world champion.

Jorge Lorenzo wins 2012 MotoGP World Championship!

Full qualifying times from the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, round 17 of 18.

Casey Stoner takes pole position for the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, despite a highside fall.

"The last one, for sure not!" - Jorge Lorenzo.

"Turn three is probably my favourite one in the world. I am almost flat out in fifth gear through there and that is pretty damn fast" - Casey Stoner.

"I have a huge respect for both of them and the best man will win" - Casey Stoner.

'I pushed really hard trying to pass Casey [Stoner] and I lost the front without braking while at maximum angle' - Andrea Dovizioso

MotoGP World Championship standings after round 16 at Sepang, Malaysia.

Race results from the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, round 16 of 18.

Full warm-up times from the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, round 16 of 18.

Full qualifying times from the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, round 16 of 18.