Franco Morbidelli consolidates Petronas SRT Yamaha's strong Friday showing to finish FP2 in Brno just 0.007s off pace-setting team-mate Fabio Quartararo
The bumpy low-grip Brno track was one of the main talking points during the opening day of the Czech Republic MotoGP. While most MotoGP circuits are resurfaced every 7-8 years, Brno hasn't been changed since 2008.
Can Yamaha continue it's perfect start to the 2020 MotoGP season, or will the likes of Ducati strike back at Brno? Live updates from Friday's Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP practice sessions in the Czech Republic...
Maverick Vinales brushed off an early spill during opening practice for the Czech Republic MotoGP to finish the session with the fifth fastest lap time (+0.212s).
Nakagami starts fastest during Free Practice 1 for the Czech Republic MotoGP at Brno, the Japanese jumping to the top after a late time attack. Mir also fitted new rubber, while KTM's Espargaro - fastest for almost the entire session - slipped to third after remaining on used tyres.
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez broke the titanium plate fixing the fracture in his right arm not while he was attempting an early comeback at Jerez, or doing gym work in the run-up to Brno, but 'opening a window'.
After a brave tenth place finish at Jerez, just a week after dislocating his right shoulder, Alex Rins feels in better shape for this weekend's Brno round. But he's also been warned there is now a 70-80% chance of another dislocation should he suffer a heavy accident.
An engine problem in the closing stages of the Andalucia Grand Prix may have robbed Francesco Bagnaia of a debut MotoGP podium, but the Italian now looks assured of a new 2021 Ducati contract.
Portugal is set to return to the MotoGP calendar for the first time since 2012, with the Portimao circuit parachuted in as the new 2020 season finale following the cancellation of the flyway races.
Alex Marquez has given further details of how brother, team-mate and reigning MotoGP champion Marc broke the titanium plate inserted just a week earlier to stabilise his fractured right arm.
MotoGP rookie Brad Binder may have left Jerez with just three points to his name, but the South African was one of the surprises of the season openers.
Valentino Rossi returns to the scene of his very first grand prix victory, at Brno this weekend, buoyed by a return to the MotoGP podium last time at Andalucia.
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro will press the reset button after the double DNF disappointment at Jerez and aim for his first MotoGP points of the season at Brno this weekend.