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Alexander Albon says he was impressed at being able to drive at “95 percent” most of the time during his Formula 1 debut.

- Ducati boss Gigi Dall’Igna says his team could launch its own protest against Honda’s wing due to the “dangerous” shape (Gazzaetta dello Sport)

Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna hits back at the appeal against his team over the legality of its device mounted underneath the swingarm and has singled out Honda’s part in the protest.

There were plenty of storylines to follow heading into the first weekend of 2019 in a season that has promised to deliver a mouth-watering prospect. 

Max Verstappen accepts Red Bull Honda still has performance to find if it can fight for Formula 1 race wins but believes “time will tell” if that target is achievable this season.

Red Bull has hailed a “dream start” to its partnership with new Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda after securing a podium finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. 

Max Verstappen feels he extracted the maximum performance from his Red Bull Honda to secure a second row start for the 2019 Formula 1 opener in Australia despite enduring setup worries during practice.

John McPhee attempted to find the positives in a frustrating first Moto3 race of 2019, as engine issues hampered him on the Losail International Circuit’s 0.66-mile front straight and limited him to a 13 th placed finish.

The FIM has confirmed the Ducati protest appeal will be taken to the MotoGP Court of Appeal with a hearing set to take place this month before the next round in Argentina.

Jorge Lorenzo has undergone further medical checks which have confirmed the Repsol Honda rider sustained a fissure to the first rib during his heavy FP3 crash at the Qatar MotoGP.

Ten Kate Racing has announced it will return to the World Superbike championship in 2019 and will reveal its manufacturer and rider line-up next month.

Jorge Lorenzo is certain of far greater potential and results with Repsol Honda after struggling to 13 th place on his debut for the team having suffered with injury and a clutch issue during the Qatar MotoGP.

Marc Marquez credited Honda's more powerful 2019 engine for enabling him to finish a fraction from Andrea Dovizioso in Sunday's season-opening Qatar MotoGP.

It wasn't Cal Crutchlow's healing ankle that left him in most discomfort at the end of Sunday's Qatar MotoGP.

Andrea Dovizioso says only Marc Marquez can attempt last-corner overtakes in his style after taking victory over the reigning MotoGP world champion in another late duel in Qatar.

Marc Marquez says the relative slow race pace in the Qatar MotoGP from winner Andrea Dovizioso helped him preserve his tyre life to set-up the final-lap duel for victory.

Full Qatar MotoGP race results Andrea Dovizioso has held off Marc Marquez in an almighty final-lap battle to take victory at the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP season in Qatar.

Cal Crutchlow believes there will be little change in approach of the leading MotoGP riders in Sunday’s race, despite concerns about falling temperatures.

Jorge Lorenzo concedes he will run “a survival race” on his Repsol Honda debut in Qatar after suffering two crashes which have each triggered major concerns.

Full FP3 results at Qatar MotoGP Marc Marquez has kept hold of top spot thanks to his Friday practice lap record at the Losail International Circuit as Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo suf

Honda has confirmed the general manager of its motorsport department, Masashi Yamamoto, will take up a new role to focus solely on Formula 1 from the beginning of April.

Team: Repsol Honda Team Riders: Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo Test Rider: Stefan Bradl Bike: Honda RC213V Best placed rider, 2019: Marc Marquez, 1st Best result, 2018: 1st x10, Marc Marquez (9), Cal Crutchlow (1)

If Cal Crutchlow could wave a magic wand and fix one thing on the 2019 Honda, there's little doubt about what it would be.

Honda motorsport chief Masahi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer expects and relishes the pressure to produce a power unit able to fight for Formula 1 wins and world titles as part of its new Red Bull partnership.