Lando Norris has hit back at Fernando Alonso after the two-time world champion suggested McLaren were “overconfident” in their battle with Aston Martin for fourth.
Sergio Perez has vowed to deliver a “world champion” level of performance at the Qatar Grand Prix given that Red Bull come into this weekend as constructors’ champions.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has tipped Mercedes to “jump back quite strongly” in 2024 after assessing which teams will improve the most next season.
Qatar’s request to move its season-opening MotoGP round plus the late arrival of India were among the factors for this year’s off-balance world championship calendar.
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta joined F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali in visiting Qatar over the weekend, where they were given an update on the extensive modifications taking place at the Lusail Circuit.
'I think I am one of the best riders when it comes to learning a new circuit' - Moto2 rider Jake Dixon confident of bouncing back at Mandalika following a disappointing P11 in Qatar.
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez describes the 2022 Honda as 'so different, it's almost like I changed manufacturer', will continue working on front-end issues in Mandalika.
Marc Marquez spends much of the Qatar MotoGP near Brad Binder's KTM but says 'it's the bike I understand the least', tips race winner Enea Bastianini and Repsol Honda team-mate Pol Espargaro for 2022 title challege.
'I just gave it my all' - Darryn Binder takes inspiration from past Moto3 races to rise from last on the grid and battle for top MotoGP rookie honours in Qatar. Believes Moto3 corner-speed style 'definitely helps' on the Yamaha.
Despite more top speed and an overall easier bike to ride according to Joan Mir, the 2020 MotoGP world champion was unable to deliver for Suzuki in Qatar.
Jake Dixon laments poor start to the Qatar Moto2 race after losing 15 places in the first few corners; 'Turn 1 and 2 was a disaster! We had the pace but the first lap held me back'.
Pol Espargaro claims Honda's revolutionised RC213V is 'not as hard to ride' as last season, and one that will allow him to consistently fight for MotoGP podiums, not just Marc Marquez.
Brad Binder quick to dismiss claims of a title challenge following KTM’s first MotoGP podium in Qatar; 'It’s one race. We need to keep our feet on the ground. We’re far from where we need to be still'.
MotoGP will conduct a special 20-rider parade through the Indonesian capital of Jakarta ahead of its inaugural Mandalika race. World champion Fabio Quartararo and podium finisher at Qatar Brad Binder not listed to appear.