Marc Marquez makes it five wins in a row at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas as Maverick Vinales slides out of contention, runner-up Rossi takes championship lead.
"We then got to the test and you have Bradley super-smooth on the bike and Pol climbing all over the thing and I'd never see the KTM moving like that all year; that was nice to see...and that it was OK to do that." - Paul Trevathan
"I'm looking for results from the word go. I don't want to write off 2017 and say in 2018 we're really going to up our game. I want the bike competitive as soon as possible" - Bradley Smith.
Bradley Smith feels that carbon brake discs can be used safely in wet conditions as long as a high working temperature can be generated then maintained.
Valentino Rossi pulls a blistering lap out of the bag to secure a surprise pole position for the Japanese MotoGP from title leader Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo.
'Unfortunately we did not also put the hard on the front because this morning I had not a very good feeling with the soft, so I was not brave enough like Cal' - Valentino Rossi.
Jack Miller seals stunning maiden premier class victory in restarted MotoGP race at Assen, Marc Marquez second as Valentino Rossi slides out while leading.
"Whatever problem [Rossi] has, that he is not going to the Safety Commission any more, he should swallow his pride, turn up and do his job as a MotoGP rider"
Jorge Lorenzo 'missed' Safety Commission meeting, doesn't agree with Turn 10 change. Marc Marquez says meeting was usual time and place, decisions unanimous...
"This kind of motorcycle is something really special and I'm looking forward to seeing such a young and physically prepared rider on it" - Guy Coulon, Tech 3.
Valentino Rossi was a commanding winner of the Jerez MotoGP, leading from start to finish to claim his maiden premier class victory of 2016 from team-mate Jorge Lorenzo.