Austria MotoGP
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2018 MotoGP Austria - Free Practice (3) Results
A wet but drying Red Bull Ring track saw most riders switch to slicks in the closing stages of FP3 for the Austrian MotoGP, but the dry FP1 times remained unbeaten and decided the top ten riders receiving direct access to Qualifying 2.
2018 Moto3 Austria - Free Practice (3) Results
Free Practice (3) results from the Austrian Moto3 Grand Prix, round 11 of 19.
MotoGP: Pedrosa, Folger, Smith on KTM test list, but…
KTM initially thought its MotoGP test programme would be less important in 2019, when the factory will double its presence on the grid to four bikes with the addition of Tech3.
Austrian MotoGP: Marquez insists Dovi faster, in awe of Ducati engine
Marc Marquez was only fourth fastest during the lone dry session on Friday at the Austrian MotoGP.
2018 Moto2 Austria - Free Practice (2) Results
Free Practice (2) results from the Austria Moto2 Grand Prix, round 11 of 19.
2018 MotoGP Austria - Free Practice (2) Results
A wet session delayed due to heavy rain, which arrived (as forecast) at the end of Moto3 FP2. The dry FP1 times thus went unchallenged, meaning the likes of Valentino Rossi remained outside the combined top ten.
2018 Moto3 Austria - Free Practice (2) Results
Free Practice (2) results from the Austrian Moto3 Grand Prix, round 11 of 19.
2018 Moto2 Austria - Free Practice (1) Results
Free Practice (1) results from the Austria Moto2 Grand Prix, round 11 of 19.
2018 MotoGP Austria - Free Practice (1) Results
Dovizioso leads free practice 1 for the Austrian MotoGP at the Red Bull Ring. Rossi suffered a technical problem and is currently outside the top te after team-mate Vinales made late progress having struggled early on. Rain is forecast from midday onwards.
Dovizioso edges Lorenzo as Ducati dominate in Austria
Full MotoGP FP1 results from Austria here
2018 Moto3 Austria - Free Practice (1) Results
Free Practice (1) results from the Austria Moto3 Grand Prix, round 11 of 19.
MotoGP riders draw dream circuits!
The pre-event press conference for the Austrian MotoGP saw Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, Bradley Smith and Miguel Oliveira asked to draw their dream circuits - and this is what they came up with (above).
Austrian MotoGP: Vinales, Forcada can 'keep working, pushing'
Maverick Vinales insists he and crew chief Ramon Forcada can continue to work effectively together until the end of the 2018 MotoGP season.
MotoGP: Aleix: Pol 'very lucky', spinal cord inflamed
Aleix Espargaro visited his injured younger brother Pol in hospital during the brief break between the Czech and Austrian MotoGPs.
Lorenzo in ‘best possible shape’ for Austria attack
Jorge Lorenzo feels his pace with Ducati puts him in the ‘best possible shape’ to target victory at the Austrian MotoGP after narrowly missing out to team-mate Andrea Dovizioso last weekend in Brno.
Marquez hints at ‘something interesting’ uncovered from Brno test
Marc Marquez is eager to continue the development work he ran for Repsol Honda at the Brno test last Monday having found ‘something interesting’ ahead of the Austrian MotoGP round.
MotoGP engine maps: When less is more
MotoGP riders have a choice of engine maps which they can switch between, via a handlebar buttons, during a race.
Valentino Rossi: Austria circuit never very positive for us
Valentino Rossi is hopeful progress gained from the Brno test can be used to turnaround his recent fortunes at the Red Bull Ring which hosts the Austrian MotoGP.
Vinales ‘fine’ to return after missing Brno test
Maverick Vinales has reported he’s fully fit to take on the Austria GP having sat out Monday’s Brno test following his heavy opening lap collision last weeknd.
Martin targets Austria return in medical test
Moto3 world title contender Jorge Martin will undergo a medical check to see if he is fit to return to action in Austria just a week after fracturing his hand at Brno.
Pedrosa uncertain if test gains will work in Austria
Dani Pedrosa says he won’t know if Repsol Honda bike gains from the Brno test will work until the Austrian MotoGP race.