Here is the next round-up of MotoGP gossip including Jorge Lorenzo’s assessment of his 2019, confirmation Stefan Bradl will remain HRC test rider for 2020 and another addition to the KTM fold for 2020.
"The #69 used by 2006 world champion Nicky Hayden was officially retired from MotoGP on Friday at the Grand Prix of the Americas. Hayden's family and friends were joined by FIM President Jorge Viegas and Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta during a ceremony held in the COTA Media Center.
Having joined Red Bull Honda as its lead rider after its torrid 2017, Leon Camier explains the state of play at the team and the development road ahead. Hello Leon, how are things and how’s the body?
An exhibition of Nicky Hayden photographs by the Italian photographer Mirco Lazzari opened during the Imola WorldSBK round, named A Million Dollar Smile.
Jake Gagne will make the full-time switch to the World Superbike championship for 2018 with the Red Bull Honda squad as Leon Camier’s team-mate after impressing during replacement riders this season.
Honda factory rider Takumi Takahashi will team-mate up with Stefan Bradl for two rounds of the 2017 World Superbike championship at Portimao and Jerez, switching in for Davide Giugliano as stand-in rider.
"Casey was unbelievable... I know that one year ago at Sepang one of the Ducati guys asked a technician to check the data of Stoner. The technician said, 'No, for you, it's impossible'" -
Mugello has hosted every Italian motorcycle Grand Prix since 1994 and with this year predicted to be another classic take a look at the most dramatic moments.
These are just some of the tributes being paid to former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden from throughout the motorsport world, following his tragic death, due to injuries sustained in a bicycle training accident last Wednesday...