Recent reports have confirmed that Casey Stoner is considering his future as a Ducati MotoGP test rider , but also that his recovery from shoulder surgery is not a factor.
Maverick Vinales says Movistar Yamaha breakthroughs from last month’s Misano test on its electronics package has restored confidence with the YZR-M1 but accepts the team will have limitations with its current engine for the rest of the season.
Jack Miller feels there has been no breakthrough moment in his turnaround in form for Pramac Ducati has he produced a surprise front row in qualifying at Misano.
Lorenzo takes pole position at the San Marino Grand Prix, with a new Misano lap record. Miller claims second on the grid for his best MotoGP qualifying, with Vinales completing the front row.
The top two riders - Pedrosa and Morbidelli - now progress to the Q2 pole position shootout, where they will join the ten fastest riders after third practice. The others will start, in the following order, from 13th on the grid onwards.
Vinales sets the fastest lap time during a closely matched (and sunny) final practice at the San Marino MotoGP. Qualifying 1, for those outside the top ten after third free practice, will now get underway.
Zarco leads Saturday morning practice at the Misano MotoGP, as the Frenchman and Miller break into the combined top ten to secure direct access to Qualifying 2.
Saturday morning at an Italian MotoGP round means a special helmet design for home hero Valentino Rossi. For Misano 2018, Rossi unveiled a 'Back to Misano' design - having missed his local race last year due to injury...
Aleix Espargaro has conceded getting up to speed with the new Aprilia engine configuration made it a tricky Friday at Misano while also completing a debut day with his new crew chief.
Pol Espargaro is confident he’ll be able to manage the pain during the Misano race but accepts he’ll be hampered by a lack of physical power on his Red Bull KTM on his return from injury.
Ducati team-mates Dovizioso and Lorenzo lead friday practice at the San Marino MotoGP, Marquez and Rossi break into the overall top ten after being outside after FP1.