As this Tweet (below) from Moto Journal shows, Tech 3's pre-season preparations have suffered an unusual setback in the form of flood damage to the team's workshop in France.
Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo closes gap at top of championship to seven points with victory at Catalunya, Pedrosa holds on for runner-up spot after late Marquez charge
"I'm sure that Scott Redding is at a similar level to Marc Marquez... If MotoGP teams are now not considering Scott then I think there is something wrong with the world!" - Michael Bartholemy.
"Herve said I had the option to sign a two year deal with him. But if he hasn't signed a contact with the manufacturer [for 2014] then what do I do?" - Cal Crutchlow.