Despite shedding 4kg for the start of the 2018 MotoGP season, Danilo Petrucci is preparing to embark on another gruelling winter weight-loss programme ahead of his dream factory Ducati move.
Jack Miller was one of five MotoGP riders given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday. And having met the Prime Minister of Thailand earlier this year, Miller joked he's starting to feel a bit like an Australian diplomat!
Danilo Petrucci says despite reaching his minimum target of a top five finish in Austria he suffered ‘a nightmare’ ending to the race for Pramac Ducati having been hampered by tyre wear at the Red Bull Ring.
Danilo Petrucci has admitted using Jorge Lorenzo as a rider to chase during his best qualifying lap helped him power to second place on the grid at Sachsenring.
Danilo Petrucci says his pure focus is on delivering results for Pramac Ducati in 2018 as the speculation on his future continues to grow at his home MotoGP round at Mugello.
Danilo Petrucci says his aim had only been the second row after having to go into Q1 during qualifying for the French round as he looks to profit from his front row start at Le Mans.
The completion of Andrea Dovizioso's new Ducati deal means the factory will now turn its attention to filling the remaining free places in its 2019 MotoGP line-up.
Pramac has announced a sponsorship deal with both Mick Doohan and son Jack for the 2018 season. The agreement will see Pramac support Jack during this year's British F4 Championship and selected German and Italian F4 races.
While team-mate Jack Miller slid his way to a sensational pole position on last year's Ducati, GP18 rider Danilo Petrucci was left to look on from the pits. "I'm happy for Jack, who took a big risk [with slicks] but it paid off," he said.