French MotoGP

MotoGP will 'probably' keep downforce fairings for 2019, but wing attachments will be subject to stricter regulations and must be used in the same configuration at all times. This is likely to result in each rider having one 'wing' fairing and one normal fairing available.

Following Sunday's French MotoGP, most riders travelled to Spain to take part in a private test at the Circuit de Catalunya. The test was arranged to evaluate tyres and gather data on the new track surface, which includes a re-profiled penultimate corner, ahead of next month's race.

Tito Rabat is to undergo further medical checks in hospital tomorrow after a fiery accident in Wednesday's private Catalunya MotoGP test.

It's no secret that Danilo Petrucci and Pramac team-mate Jack Miller lead the list of riders ready to replace Jorge Lorenzo, if the triple MotoGP champion does not renew his contract with Ducati for 2019.

MotoGP stars Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa will get the chance to try a Red Bull Racing F1 car.

Moto2 rookie Joan Mir had already been mentioned in connection with a 2019 Repsol Honda MotoGP ride prior to the French Grand Prix.

Cal Crutchlow rode out of the LCR Honda garage to start morning warm-up for the French MotoGP just an hour after leaving hospital, following a sleepless night of frequent blood tests.

Jorge Lorenzo says the Ducati’s GP18 fuel tank design is hurting his ability to stop his bike in heavy braking zones which scuppered his race at Le Mans.

Marc Marquez extends his MotoGP world championship lead to 36 points over nearest rival Maverick Vinales with victory at Le Mans as Danilo Petrucci and Valentino Rossi complete the podium trio while Andrea Dovizioso and Johann Zarco both crash.

While small improvements saw Valentino Rossi return to the MotoGP rostrum he feels the Yamaha-friendly Le Mans circuit was the biggest factor helping his charge.

Danilo Petrucci feels his second place at Le Mans as top Ducati will be “very helpful” to his position looking to secure his MotoGP future.

Marc Marquez says he drastically altered his race strategy after seeing Andrea Dovizioso crash out at Le Mans with the reigning MotoGP world champion extending his points lead with a third consecutive victory.

Riders' World Championship:

Full MotoGP race results from Le Mans

Marquez wins the French MotoGP at Le Mans ahead of Petrucci and Rossi, as Dovizioso and Zarco crash out...

Francesco Bagnaia kept Alex Marquez at bay to win the Moto2 French Grand Prix in Le Mans

Race results from the 2018 French Moto2 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Live updates from Sunday's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races at Le Mans, France! CLICK HERE to view on Crash.net …

Albert Arenas takes his first ever win after a controversial end to the Moto3 French Grand Prix in Le Mans.

Race results from the 2018 French Moto3 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Marquez fastest as pole starter Zarco collides with Luthi and Crutchlow returns after a night in hospital. CLICK HERE for live updates ...

Cal Crutchlow has been declared fit to ride in today's French MotoGP at Le Mans, following Saturday's huge qualifying highside. The LCR Honda rider underwent detailed medical checks at the circuit and then hospital on a painful hip injury, before being discharged this morning.

Ongoing medical tests mean it is currently still uncertain if Cal Crutchlow will be declared fit to take part in Sunday's French MotoGP. The LCR Honda rider suffered a vicious highside crash on the exit of Turn Nine in qualifying, rotating through the air before landing on his hip.

Valentino Rossi maintained his third place in Friday practice during the opening Saturday session at the French MotoGP.