French MotoGP

Jack Miller says he’s awaiting Ducati’s next move after re-signing Andrea Dovizioso and wants to be a consistent performer to strengthen his potential as an option to the Italian factory team.

Dovizioso celebrates his new Ducati contract in style by being fastest on Friday at Le Mans. CLICK HERE for live updates …

Johann Zarco says he feels better prepared for his home MotoGP race compared to last year in his bid for a maiden MotoGP win while is wary of the long run pace of Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales after Friday practice at Le Mans.

Free Practice (2) results from the French Moto2 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Full FP2 results from French MotoGP at Le Mans  

Free Practice (2) results from the French Moto3 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Live updates from Friday MotoGP practice at Le Mans, France! CLICK HERE to view on Crash.net …

Andrea Dovizioso has reached an agreement to remain at Ducati for the next two seasons. The factory's most successful rider since Casey Stoner, the Italian has won eight races since joining the team in 2013.

Marquez fastest in MotoGP FP1 at Le Mans as Repsol Honda reveal new downforce fairings. CLICK HERE for live updates …

Marc Marquez got the better of Andrea Dovizioso on his very final lap of opening practice for the French MotoGP at Le Mans.

A new five-year contract extension has been agreed between Dorna Sports and French MotoGP organiser PHA, meaning the event is confirmed until 2026.

Free Practice (1) results from the French Moto3 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Jorge Lorenzo is focusing on kick-starting his 2018 MotoGP campaign rather than locking down a new contract while he admits if he is to leave Ducati it would be disappointing.

Andrea Iannone says his MotoGP future will be confirmed “in a few days” as speculation grows at Suzuki after seeing teammate Alex Rins secure a new two-year deal during the build-up to the French round.

Pol Espargaro thinks future team-mate Johann Zarco will be 'fast from his first day' on the KTM at November's post-season Valencia test.

Johann Zarco feels being second in the MotoGP world championship standings for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 satellite team makes his start to the 2018 campaign “a perfect situation” to fight for a maiden race win at his home round.

Dani Pedrosa faces a sore MotoGP weekend at Le Mans after revealing he has a large swelling on his hip following the huge highside at Jerez.

Marc Marquez says Repsol Honda “found a little bit” during in-season tests at Jerez and Mugello as he prepares to fightback in France after recent difficulties at Le Mans.

'I've got no desire to go back to MotoGP and have a year like last year…. My priority is to stay here, improve over this year, win some races and have a full go at [the Moto2 title] next year' - Sam Lowes.

Despite a miserable start to the 2018 season, Aleix Espargaro has signed a new two-year contract to remain at the factory Aprilia team until the end of 2020.

As rumoured, Alex Rins has signed a new contract with the factory Suzuki MotoGP team for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

Having discovered that the 2018 Yamaha suffers some of the same grip problems as last season at Jerez, Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales will be hoping the current bike can also be just as strong as last season at Le Mans.

Aprilia's new carbon fibre swingarm is due to make its debut 'in one of the next races', following a promising private test with the MotoGP team at Mugello.

Fresh from a 400th premier-class victory at Jerez, MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin is turning its focus on new lap records during its home round at Le Mans this weekend.