Marc Marquez took extra risks for the start of his final Repsol Honda MotoGP weekend and was rewarded with safe progress through to Qualifying 2 – even without a tow.

Francesco Bagnaia insisted he found MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin’s Friday practice mind games “fun” and is confident of fighting back from 15th and a trip to Qualifying 1.

Day one of the Valencia MotoGP title showdown played into Jorge Martin’s hands with world championship leader Francesco Bagnaia failing to make the top ten and being forced to take part in Qualifying 1.

Friday practice results from the Valencia MotoGP at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, the 20th and final round of the 2023 world championship.

VR46 still has two rider options on the table to replace Luca Marini for the 2024 MotoGP season.

The final round of the 2023 MotoGP season is here as Valencia plays host to the title-decider. Francesco Bagnaia leads Jorge Martin by 21 points, with 37 still available across the weekend.

Friday Practice results from the 2023 Valencia Moto2 Grand Prix at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

Friday Practice results from the 2023 Valencia Moto3 Grand Prix at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

After 11 years, 59 wins and six world championships, Marc Marquez has plenty of fond memories from his time as a Repsol Honda MotoGP rider.

Just 2 years and 8 months after his grand prix debut, Pedro Acosta will ride his first MotoGP laps at Tuesday’s Valencia test.

Alex Rins is confident he will finally be able to ride ‘pain free’ during his LCR Honda farewell at this weekend's Valencia MotoGP.

Fabio di Giannantonio is on the verge of clinching a deal to salvage his MotoGP career as Luca Marini’s replacement at VR46 Ducati next season.

With the Valencia MotoGP test now just days away, Luca Marini’s expected Repsol Honda move is still to be officially announced.

Francesco Bagnaia’s 21-point MotoGP title lead over Jorge Martin gives him “a bit more breathing space” but is “not enough to relax” heading into this weekend’s Valencia showdown.

Fabio di Giannantonio’s crew chief Frankie Carchedi explains the three stages of progress that culminated in a fairytale MotoGP victory at the Qatar Grand Prix.

After five seasons as a Yamaha MotoGP rider, Franco Morbidelli will complete his final laps on an M1 at Valencia this weekend.

The injured Miguel Oliveira will go into the off-season knowing he has to serve a Long Lap penalty upon his return to MotoGP action in 2024.

With the opening winter MotoGP test less than a week away, the identity of Marc Marquez’s Repsol Honda replacement is yet to be officially announced.

Alex Rins has been given the go-ahead by doctors to make a return to MotoGP action at Valencia this weekend, his final event for LCR Honda.