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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 08:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[French MotoGP debrief with Shinji Aoki]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The riders were met with extremely challenging conditions at Le Mans for the fourth Grand Prix of the year, with wet asphalt and a track temperature of just 14°C at the beginning of the race, and a rapidly drying track surface which caused variable grip conditions towards the end of the twenty-eight lap contest.
 
Q&amp;A with Shinji Aoki – Manager, Bridgestone Motorsport Tyre ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/french-motogp-debrief-with-shinji-aoki/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pedrosa seals convincing victory under grey French skies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dani Pedrosa secured a superb second race win of his 2013 MotoGP campaign today at the Monster Energy Grand Prix De France that was badly affected by rain and the Repsol Honda rider was followed home by Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow who showed steely determination to grab second place while the race-winner’s teammate Marc Marquez sealed the third and final place on the podium ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedrosa-seals-convincing-victory-under-grey-french-skies/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 14:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marquez steals the limelight with second MotoGP pole position]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez bounced back from a fall in the final practice session ahead of the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit to take his second ever MotoGP pole position with the Repsol Honda rider setting the fastest time ahead of his fellow countryman, Jorge Lorenzo and the Yamaha Factory Racing YZR-M1 while shocking the whole MotoGP paddock was Andrea ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-steals-the-limelight-with-second-motogp-pole-position/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 13:53:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pedrosa pleased to have had dry day in France]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Dani Pedrosa had hoped for a dry start to the Le Mans weekend and was happy to have one on Friday, setting the pace ahead of a projected wet Saturday.

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The Repsol Honda Team rider led the way with his best effort of 1’34.035, edging out teammate Marc Marquez by just over one tenth of a second.

“We had a chance to run in the dry, so it was important to get some informat ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedrosa-pleased-to-have-had-dry-day-in-france/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 06:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pedrosa tops day one at MotoGP round 4 under the French sun]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dani Pedrosa topped the first day of Free Practice at the Le Mans Circuit with the Repsol Honda rider stamping his authority at the famous French track ahead of this Sunday’s Monster Energy Grand Prix de France. Pedrosa was followed into second place by his teammate Marc Marquez and the Yamaha Factory Racing machine of Valentino Rossi in third place.

We were able to make some positive ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedrosa-tops-day-one-at-motogp-round-4-under-the-french-sun/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Different challenges for Marquez and Pedrosa for French GP]]></title>
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World Championship leader Marc Marquez heads to Le Mans with the added task of needing to learn a new circuit on MotoGP™ machinery. As for Repsol Honda Team partner Dani Pedrosa, he is striving to end a winless French run in the top class.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/different-challenges-for-marquez-and-pedrosa-for-french-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 01:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stylish Pedrosa takes victory in front of home crowd at Jerez]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dani Pedrosa took the spoils today in round three of the 2103 MotoGP championship at the Jerez de La Frontera circuit in Spain where the Repsol Honda rider left the rest of the field in his wake while fellow countrymen Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing) and teammate rookie Marc Marquez thrilled the partisan crowd with their overtaking manoeuvres that saw rookie Marquez getting the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/stylish-pedrosa-takes-victory-in-front-of-home-crowd-at-jerez/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 14:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pole position the best birthday present for Lorenzo at Jerez]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Birthday boy Jorge Lorenzo romped to pole position for the Yamaha Factory team at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit during a drama-filled 15 minute qualifying session that saw Repsol Honda Pairing Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez finish in second and third places respectively despite a fall from Pedrosa in the final minutes of the session. Celebrating his 26th birthday today, Lorenzo was ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pole-position-the-best-birthday-present-for-lorenzo-at-jerez/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 13:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lorenzo leads the way on day one at Jerez]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo toped the time sheets on the first day of practice ahead of the Gran Premio bwin De Espana at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit with the Spanish rider topping both Free Practice sessions with Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow second fastest and Dani Pedrosa in third position for the Repsol Honda Team. There was also a small bit of drama ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-leads-the-way-on-day-one-at-jerez/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marquez smashes the record books at circuit of the Americas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez has become the youngest ever rider to take a victory in the MotoGP class with the 20-year-old taking his maiden race at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas ahead of his Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa and their main rival Jorge Lorenzo taking third for the Yamaha Factory Racing team.

After taking my first podium in Qatar I was very happy, but I am even more so ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-smashes-the-record-books-at-circuit-of-the-americas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marquez grabs debut pole in devastating fashion in Austin ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez claimed his first ever pole position in the MotoGP class in today’s qualifying session ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas where the Repsol Honda rider topped the timesheets ahead of his teammate Dani Pedrosa and Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo. The new qualifying format once again prove to be thoroughly entertaining with the top 12 riders from all ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-grabs-debut-pole-in-devastating-fashion-in-austin/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bridgestone: Marquez tops Friday practice in Texas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Marquez tops Friday practice in Texas
 
Round 2: Americas MotoGP™ - Free Practice One &amp; Two


Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez took his pre-season testing form at Circuit of the Americas to top both Friday practice sessions and end the day quickest ahead of his teammate Dani Pedrosa.
 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-marquez-tops-friday-practice-in-texas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marquez dominates day one at Circuit of the Americas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez stamped his authority on the first day of free practice at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas in preparation for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with the Repsol Honda rider finishing fastest ahead of his teammate Dani Pedrosa and LCR Honda rider Stefan Bradl. 

It's been a very positive first day. We took the top time and this is important.Marc ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-dominates-day-one-at-circuit-of-the-americas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pedrosa ready to put Qatar behind him as he arrives in Texas]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedrosa-ready-to-put-qatar-behind-him-as-he-arrives-in-texas/</link>
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The season-opening Qatar Grand Prix was a somewhat low-key affair for Dani Pedrosa, who missed out on the podium and finished behind new Repsol Honda Team teammate Marc Márquez. Having analysed the situation, the 2012 championship runner-up now heads to this weekend’s race in Texas with confidence.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedrosa-ready-to-put-qatar-behind-him-as-he-arrives-in-texas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marquez makes brilliant debut with podium finish in Qatar]]></title>
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A spectacular race kicked off the 2013 MotoGP World Championship under the floodlights of the Losail circuit in Qatar, where Marc Marquez fought for second place with Valentino Rossi right until the final lap. He would eventually finish third, behind Rossi and racewinner Jorge Lorenzo. Dani Pedrosa, who also battled with his teammate and with Rossi for the podium, eventually ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-makes-brilliant-debut-with-podium-finish-in-qatar/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lorenzo smashes the opposition in season opener in Qatar ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jorge Lorenzo thrilled under the floodlights on the Losail International Circuit and took the first MotoGP victory of 2013 in the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar ahead of his resurgent Yamaha Factory Racing teammate Valentino Rossi and grabbing third place in his first ever MotoGP race was Repsol Honda rookie Marc Marquez. 

I made a good start and pushed more than 100%Jorge ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-smashes-the-opposition-in-season-opener-in-qatar/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Repsol Honda duo settles for third and sixth on the Qatar grid]]></title>
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Repsol Honda Team will start the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar from third and sixth positions on the grid, with Dani Pedrosa having earned a front row place whereas Marc Márquez began adapting to MotoGP Qualifying.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/repsol-honda-duo-settles-for-third-and-sixth-on-the-qatar-grid/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lorenzo secures first pole of 2013 at Qatar]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jorge Lorenzo snatched the first pole position of 2013 for the Yamaha Factory Racing Team with a stunning performance under the floodlights at the Losail International Circuit while Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow secured a sensational second place with blistering pace and the final slot on the front row for the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar went to Dani Pedrosa for the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-secures-first-pole-of-2013-at-qatar/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lorenzo fastest on day one in the wet at Jerez ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The final test before the start of the 2013 MotoGP season got of to a soaking start today with rain affecting the most of the day. The weather conditions were a near wash out for the first half of the day at the Jerez De La Frontera circuit in Spain but as the rain cleared most of the riders were on track early after lunch and Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo got up to speed with ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-fastest-on-day-one-in-the-wet-at-jerez/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marquez the main man in Texas MotoGP test]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez came away from a private MotoGP test session at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on top of the timing sheets ahead of his Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa with Yamaha Factory Racing teammates Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi also partaking in the test, as did LCR Honda rider Stefan Bradl. While the test was scheduled for three days, Lorenzo and Rossi both ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marquez-the-main-man-in-texas-motogp-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
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