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MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Raceday: Sensational Second for Spies in Valencia for 800cc Grand Prix Finale

Yamaha Factory rider Ben Spies delivered a sensational performance today to take second in the Valencia Grand Prix. After missing out the previous two rounds in Australia and Malaysia, the Texan reinforced his comeback after a strong qualifying on Saturday before closing out his 2011 account on a high after a hard-fought race in difficult and treacherous conditions.

MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Qualifying: Spies Bounces Back for Front Row Start in Valencia

Yamaha Factory rider Ben Spies made it count on Saturday afternoon in difficult weather conditions to take third on the grid for Sunday's Grand Prix of Valencia. The Texan completed his fastest lap on a used set of tyres having patiently circled waiting for a gap in the changing weather to put in a qualifying time.

MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Practice: Wet and Slippery Start to Valencia Grand Prix

The Grand Prix of Valencia got underway on Friday in difficult track conditions. The morning practice was run on a partly damp but drying circuit and the afternoon session was fully wet.

MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Preview: Yamaha Prepare for Season Finale at Valencia with Mixed Emotions

It is with mixed emotions that Yamaha Factory Racing arrives in Valencia this weekend for the final Grand Prix of the 2011 season. MotoGP’s tragic loss of rising star Marco Simoncelli in Sepang two weeks ago has left all with heavy hearts but determined to put on a good show in honour of their fallen competitor.

MOTOGP11: Rd 17 - Grand Prix of Malaysia

PETRONAS Motorsports would like to express our sincere condolences to the San Carlo Honda Gresini team, friends and family of Marco Simoncelli in this difficult time. Rest in peace Marco, you will be missed.

MOTOGP11: Rd 17 - Grand Prix of Malaysia, Qualifying: Update: Ben Spies to Withdraw From Grand Prix of Malaysia

Despite starting this weekend with the full intention of racing, two further crashes during Saturday’s practice sessions and a tough qualifying have highlighted the restrictions his injuries have imposed on his riding abilities. As such, Yamaha have announced that Ben Spies will also miss the Grand Prix of Malaysia.

MOTOGP11: Rd 17 - Grand Prix of Malaysia, MOTO2 Qualifying: Zamri and Hafizh make the cut

Team PETRONAS Malaysia Moto2 wildcards, Mohd Zamri Baba and Hafizh Syahrin continued to show gradual improvement as both riders qualified for the 2011 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) race on Sunday.

MOTOGP11: Rd 17 - Grand Prix of Malaysia, Practice: Grand Prix of Malaysia Gets Underway at Sepang

The Grand Prix of Malaysia began Friday at the Sepang circuit with the first free practice sessions of the weekend. Yamaha Factory Racing rider Ben Spies struggled to make improvements over the day, as injuries sustained from his crash in Australia last weekend continued to hamper his ability to push his YZR-M1.

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F1: News - Silver Arrows works team to race as MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team from 2012.

The Mercedes-Benz works Silver Arrows team will compete under the name ‘MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’ from the 2012 season. AMG is the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, and has been synonymous with performance, sportiness, exciting driving and motorsport success for more than 40 years..

MOTOGP11: Rd 13 - Grand Prix of San Marino, Raceday: Lorenzo Claims Misano for Yamaha with Perfect Victory

The PETRONAS Syntium Team clinched their fourth consecutive Super Taikyu Endurance Series title last weekend with the team's trio of Nobuteru Taniguchi, Masataka Yanagida and Dominic Ang in the No. 1 BMW Z4M Coupe crowned as the overall series champions. Teammates Tatsuya Kataoka, Fariqe Hairuman and Ooi Fei Hoong in the #28 car rounded off the weekend's celebration taking 2nd overall, giving the team another 1-2 championship finish..

F1: Rd 19 - 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix: Raceday

Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished the final round of the 2011 Formula One season, the Brazilian Grand Prix, in seventh and 15th places on Sunday, at the end of the afternoon’s 71-lap race in Interlagos.

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