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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Resurgent Rossi leads Friday practice at Montmeló]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Yamaha Factory Racing’s Valentino Rossi lapped under the race lap record at the Circuit de Catalunya today to lead the field in a scorching day of action.
 
Having set impressive times on the harder rear slick option earlier in the FP2 session, Rossi switched to the softer rear slick, paired with the harder front slick option to set a time of 1’42.297 to end the day 0.049 seconds ahead ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/resurgent-rossi-leads-friday-practice-at-montmel/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Warm conditions for Pramac Racing free practice at Catalan GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The first free-practice sessions from the second MotoGP round of the year to be held on Spanish soil ended today with Andrea Iannone holding a best time of 1:43.272. The Italian, who had spent last night fighting a problem with his ear, sat in eleventh place in the combined times, having improved his best lap from the morning session by nearly a second.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirro back in the Ignite Pramac Racing Team garage at Circuit de Catalunya]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michele Pirro was back with the Ignite Pramac Racing Team today as a temporary substitute for American Ben Spies at the Catalan Grand Prix. The Italian is riding the ‘laboratory’ version of the Desmosedici GP13 in order to continue the bike’s development.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pirro-back-in-the-ignite-pramac-racing-team-garage-at-circuit-de-catalunya/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hayden, Dovizioso seventh and eighth in Barcelona free practice]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Day one of the Catalan Grand Prix concluded with Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso occupying the seventh and eight positions, respectively in the combined times from the first two MotoGP free-practice sessions.
Andr ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/hayden-dovizioso-seventh-and-eighth-in-barcelona-free-practice/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crutchlow fourth after fast start in Catalunya]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Cal Crutchlow’s sky high confidence was once again reflected on the MotoGP timesheets after the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider challenged for the top three in both free practice sessions at the Circuit de Catalunya today. 

The British rider wasted no time in establishing a fast rhythm this morning when he stormed into the top three in FP1, a personal best lap of 1.42.492 only ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/crutchlow-fourth-after-fast-start-in-catalunya/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rossi takes charge in Catalunya]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Yamaha Factory Racing’s Valentino Rossi wrapped up the first day of practice for the Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya at the top of the time sheets as the fastest rider in sweltering conditions and a track temperature that topped 50 degrees. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rossi-takes-charge-in-catalunya/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yamaha Factory riders lead the way in Catalunya ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Yamaha Factory Racing duo of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi took center stage on the first day of practice for the Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya with both riders topping the first and second free practices sessions respectively while Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa was close behind in third on his RC213V under the scorching Spanish sun.

I love this track; it is one of the best. I ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/yamaha-factory-riders-lead-the-way-in-catalunya/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pramac's Spies forced into a further stop after Mugello free practice]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately yesterday’s free practice sessions highlighted the muscular problems still afflicting Ben Spies.
Ben Spies, Pramac Racing TeamPhoto by: Hazrin Yeob Men Shah
The intense ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-s-spies-forced-into-a-further-stop-after-mugello-free-practice-435663/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yamaha' s Crutchlow makes fast start at magnificent Mugello]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[British rider Cal Crutchlow played a starring role on an opening day of practice for the Gran Premio d’Italia TIM that was dominated by Yamaha at the fast and technical Mugello track. 

Full of confidence after storming to a career best second position last time out in Le Mans, the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team rider set a personal best time of 1.48.672 in cool and overcast conditions to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/yamaha-s-crutchlow-makes-fast-start-at-magnificent-mugello/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 21:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yamaha dominate in the dry as Mugello begins]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Gran Premio d'Italia got off to a damp start this morning at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello with difficult track conditions keeping the MotoGP riders on wet tyres with just a few exceptions in the final moments. 

The second practice in the afternoon proved to be a different story with Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi dominating on slick ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/yamaha-dominate-in-the-dry-as-mugello-begins/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 20:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pramac Racing satisfied with practice day for Italian GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Regardless of the variable and unpredictable weather at the Mugello circuit, Energy T.I. Pramac Racing Team had a good day in the free trials, with Andrea Iannone back in top form. 
Andrea Iannone, Pramac R ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-racing-satisfied-with-practice-day-for-italian-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 20:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hayden fourth, crash for Dovizioso on day one at Mugello]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This action-packed first day of the TIM Italian Grand Prix at Mugello was marked by challenging riding conditions, with the morning free-practice session taking place on a damp track and the surface still lacking grip in the afternoon.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/hayden-fourth-crash-for-dovizioso-on-day-one-at-mugello/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 20:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fast start at Mugello sees Lorenzo top Friday practice - Bridgestone]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo led a Yamaha triumvirate at the top of the timesheets today at Mugello, the reigning MotoGP™ World Champion setting a time of 1’48.375 on his last lap of the day.

Lorenzo set his best time on the combination of the softer front and rear slicks after trading fastest laps with teammate Valentino Rossi throughout FP2. Rossi eventually finished second ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fast-start-at-mugello-sees-lorenzo-top-friday-practice-bridgestone/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 20:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lorenzo leads the way on day one at Mugello]]></title>
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THE first day of practice at the world-famous Mugello circuit took place under mixed conditions today with the first session ran under wet conditions and not providing much valuable data for the riders while this afternoon was a role reversal with dry conditions prevailing and it was the Yamaha Factory Racing teammates Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi who were quickly up to speed ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-leads-the-way-on-day-one-at-mugello/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 16:48:31 +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[Bridgestone: Pedrosa leads Repsol Honda 1-2 in French GP Friday practice]]></title>
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Fresh from a first victory of the season at Jerez a fortnight ago, Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa continued his good form by leading a Repsol Honda 1-2 in Friday practice at Le Mans.
 
Dani Pedrosa, Re ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bridgestone-pedrosa-leads-repsol-honda-1-2-in-french-gp-friday-practice/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 06:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Positive start for Crutchlow and Smith in France]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The biggest race of the MotoGP World Championship campaign for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team started in positive fashion for British duo Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith at the historic Le Mans track today. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/positive-start-for-crutchlow-and-smith-in-france/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rossi leads the Yamahas as French GP begins]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Valentino Rossi wrapped up the first day of action at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France as the fastest Yamaha rider and third overall behind rival Dani Pedrosa. The Italian spent the day’s two free practice sessions working to set up his YZR-M1 for the Le Mans circuit, focusing on a soft front and hard rear tyre combination. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rossi-leads-the-yamahas-as-french-gp-begins/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Encouraging start for Ducati Team on French GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Although rain had threatened for part of the day, conditions were quite good for the first two free-practice sessions of the French Grand Prix, in which Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden put their Desmosedici GP13 machines into the seventh and eighth positions, respectively, in the combined times.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/encouraging-start-for-ducati-team-on-french-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:32:22 +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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