Jorge Lorenzo might only be one month into his MotoGP retirement but focus on his future is already dominating the next pivotal move within the paddock.
In one of the all-time greatest decades of motorcycle grand prix world championship racing, the face of the sport has changed remarkably from the move to 1000cc four-strokes in MotoGP in 2012, to the introduction of the single-specification Magneti Marelli electronics package and switch to Michel
- Fabio Quartararo says he has “several options” for his MotoGP future but currently isn’t thinking further ahead than next season with Petronas Yamaha.
In the latest round-up of MotoGP gossip, Max Biaggi expects Marc Marquez to surpass Valentino Rossi’s world title haul as Ducati technical chief Gigi Dall’Igna reacts to Jorge Lorenzo’s retirement.
MotoGP has started its winter off-season, but it hasn’t slowed down the latest gossip starting with Marc Marquez’s expected recovery timetable from his right shoulder surgery…
The 2019 MotoGP world championship stunned and thrilled with Marc Marquez claiming the world title and leading Repsol Honda’s charge to another Triple Crown.
Marc Marquez has described his dominant 2019 MotoGP world championship as the best season of his career having produced stunning records along with capturing the final part of the Triple Crown by wrapping up the teams’ world title with victory at the Valencia Grand Prix finale.
Marc Marquez has reaffirmed his stance that his future team-mate is solely the decision of Repsol Honda as he assesses what the chosen candidate will face both over the winter and in 2020.
Cal Crutchlow has lamented the cold temperatures at the 2019 MotoGP finale impacting performance in Valencia but accepts it is an equal challenge for all riders, while his own running programme has already been altered by Jorge Lorenzo’s decision to retire.
UPDATE: Jorge Lorenzo's full retirement speech below.... Jorge Lorenzo has announced his retirement from MotoGP, following this weekend's Valencia season finale.
Marc Marquez says it isn’t his call who his new team-mate will be at Repsol Honda after Jorge Lorenzo’s shock retirement but believes his team must decide whether to opt for youth or experience when drawing up a shortlist of options.
The MotoGP paddock has provided tributes to Jorge Lorenzo following his surprise retirement announcement at the end of this season, with Valentino Rossi calling him “one of the most important MotoGP riders of the modern era”.
Repsol Honda team manager Alberto Puig has praised Jorge Lorenzo's 'humanity and gratefulness', following his MotoGP retirement announcement at Valencia on Thursday, while expressing regret that they were unable to enjoy success together.
The current MotoGP season may have been a miserable one for Jorge Lorenzo, who announced his retirement at Valencia on Thursday. But with 68 grand prix victories and five world championships, his career highlights definitely outnumber the lows.
In the latest round-up of MotoGP Gossip, Pramac Ducati has played down a rumoured rider swap for 2020 while Giacomo Agostini feels Marc Marquez can beat his own world title record.
Marc Marquez will have his first opportunity to break yet another MotoGP record in Malaysia as he moves within reach of the all-time highest points tally scored across a single season.
Jorge Lorenzo is optimistic he can return to his performance level displayed at the Japanese round in Malaysia this weekend after enduring a nightmare outing at Phillip Island.