MotoGP - Lorenzo takes dramatic Japanese GP pole

Repsol Honda rider Pedrosa's time of one minute, 45.215 seconds looked set to be the fastest of the day. But Yamaha's Lorenzo blazed round the Motegi circuit in 1:44.969 in the closing stages of the session to take his place at the front of the grid at the expense of his fellow Spaniard. Britain's Cal Crutchlow of Tech 3 Yamaha will start from third place.

Pedrosa's Top on Motegi MotoGP Friday Practice !

The man with the best shot at beating Jorge Lorenzo for the 2012 MotoGP title, Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa, was fastest Friday on the opening day of the AirAsia Grand Prix of Japan at Twin Ring Motegi.

MotoGP champion Stoner aware of 'life-changing' risks !

The Australian is set to race at the Grand Prix of Japan on Sunday, having missed the last three events after injuring his right knee in a crash while qualifying at the Indianapolis Grand Prix in August.

MotoGP Japan : Casey Stoner returns !

Announced via his blog, Casey Stoner will return for the Japan MotoGp after a three race layoff. In what will be his final year on the MotoGP circuit, the former world champion has not raced since mid-August after suffering a serious leg injury during qualifications for the Indianapolis MotoGP.