Max Verstappen feels he extracted the maximum performance from his Red Bull Honda to secure a second row start for the 2019 Formula 1 opener in Australia despite enduring setup worries during practice.
John McPhee attempted to find the positives in a frustrating first Moto3 race of 2019, as engine issues hampered him on the Losail International Circuit’s 0.66-mile front straight and limited him to a 13 th placed finish.
The FIM has confirmed the Ducati protest appeal will be taken to the MotoGP Court of Appeal with a hearing set to take place this month before the next round in Argentina.
Jorge Lorenzo has undergone further medical checks which have confirmed the Repsol Honda rider sustained a fissure to the first rib during his heavy FP3 crash at the Qatar MotoGP.
Ten Kate Racing has announced it will return to the World Superbike championship in 2019 and will reveal its manufacturer and rider line-up next month.
Jorge Lorenzo is certain of far greater potential and results with Repsol Honda after struggling to 13 th place on his debut for the team having suffered with injury and a clutch issue during the Qatar MotoGP.
Marc Marquez credited Honda's more powerful 2019 engine for enabling him to finish a fraction from Andrea Dovizioso in Sunday's season-opening Qatar MotoGP.
Andrea Dovizioso says only Marc Marquez can attempt last-corner overtakes in his style after taking victory over the reigning MotoGP world champion in another late duel in Qatar.
Marc Marquez says the relative slow race pace in the Qatar MotoGP from winner Andrea Dovizioso helped him preserve his tyre life to set-up the final-lap duel for victory.
Full Qatar MotoGP race results Andrea Dovizioso has held off Marc Marquez in an almighty final-lap battle to take victory at the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP season in Qatar.
Cal Crutchlow believes there will be little change in approach of the leading MotoGP riders in Sunday’s race, despite concerns about falling temperatures.
Jorge Lorenzo concedes he will run “a survival race” on his Repsol Honda debut in Qatar after suffering two crashes which have each triggered major concerns.
Full FP3 results at Qatar MotoGP Marc Marquez has kept hold of top spot thanks to his Friday practice lap record at the Losail International Circuit as Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo suf
Honda has confirmed the general manager of its motorsport department, Masashi Yamamoto, will take up a new role to focus solely on Formula 1 from the beginning of April.
Team: Repsol Honda Team Riders: Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo Test Rider: Stefan Bradl Bike: Honda RC213V Best placed rider, 2019: Marc Marquez, 1st Best result, 2018: 1st x10, Marc Marquez (9), Cal Crutchlow (1)
Honda motorsport chief Masahi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer expects and relishes the pressure to produce a power unit able to fight for Formula 1 wins and world titles as part of its new Red Bull partnership.
Red Bull has “definitely" closed the gap to Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari heading into the 2019 season, according to team boss Christian Horner.
Jorge Lorenzo starts a new chapter in his illustrious racing career, in Qatar this weekend, when he will race in Repsol Honda colours for the first time.
Marc Marquez hopes his gruelling winter rehabilitation from shoulder surgery can pay off at the 2019 MotoGP season opener as he rates his fitness at “almost 100%” for the Qatar round.
Pierre Gasly has urged Red Bull not to get “too excited” following a positive start to its relationship with new Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda during pre-season testing.
-Jorge Lorenzo expects Marc Marquez to be a tougher team-mate at Repsol Honda than his previous experiences sharing a garage with Valentino Rossi during his Yamaha days (GPOne.com)
Max Verstappen says it was a “miracle” Red Bull made it out on track for the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing following Pierre Gasly’s big crash.