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Suzuki's John Hopkins has been ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix after an examination revealed insufficient fusion in his broken thumb, sustained during a first lap fall at Le Mans three weeks ago.

Former World Rally Championship co-driver Nicky Grist spent four days in Le?n last week, assisting the Rally M?xico organisers in fine-tuning the route of the inaugural world status running of the event, due to take place this March.

Less than an hour after taking his first ever GP victory, with the LCR Aprilia team, it has been announced that Casey Stoner has signed to ride for KTM in 2004 - replacing Roberto Locatelli.

With deadlines and final offers having come and gone, Valentino Rossi continues to hold MotoGP hostage - intentionally or not - by refusing to announce his future plans with just one more GP to go this season.

Less than a week ago, Dani Pedrosa was crying tears of joy as he took his first ever 125cc world championship by winning the Malaysian Grand Prix, but this morning in Australia the 18-year-old was in tears for a different reason as he broke both ankles in a nasty free practice fall.

Despite the efforts of American ace Ricky Carmichael, Team Belgium have won the 57th Motocross des Nations in front of their home fans at Zolder, to claim the prestigious end of season trophy for the 13th time.

Heading into next weekend's Assen World Superbike round with the world title on his mind, Neil Hodgson could be forgiven for feeling the pressure. However, he has other things to consider in the build-up to what could be the best weekend of his life.

Foggy Petronas Racing have announced that they will not be renewing James Haydon's contract at the end of the season.

With the three week MotoGP summer break nearing its conclusion, Sito Pons - General Manager of the Camel Pramac Pons team - talks about his riders' performances, his relationship with Honda, the exciting future of the world's premier two-wheeled championship and much more...