Johann Zarco claimed top spot after a chaotic final few minutes saw Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli both crash their factory Yamahas in Practice 1 for the German MotoGP.
The 2024 MotoGP rider line-up is being considered by every manufacturer, with contracts expiring and admiring glances being exchanged. Here is every rumour and report about every rider's future.
After agreeing a new two-year deal with its WorldSBK rider Andrea Locatelli, Pata Yamaha could be in the market for a big-name signing after rumours linking them with MotoGP riders Johann Zarco, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Moto2’s Sam Lowes.
Alessio ‘Uccio’ Salucci, Team Manager of the Mooney VR46 Ducati MotoGP team, claims Marco Bezzecchi should be paid the same salary and given a bike identical to that of a factory rider.
Alvaro Bautista is set to decide his WorldSBK future on Thursday after Ducati confirmed a press conference will be held in Barcelona ahead of round four.
Aleix Espargaro left it late to claim top spot ahead of factory Aprilia teammate Maverick Vinales, although several big names including the last two MotoGP champions failed to secure a top ten spot.
Jorge Martin takes top spot for Ducati in Practice 2 at the American MotoGP, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi will need to advance through Q1 after losing out on a top ten spot to Brad Binder.