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Catalan MotoGP Ratings: Aleix Espargaro takes big hit following costly blunder
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a chaotic Catalan MotoGP that was dominated by a big lap one incident and a costly blunder by a championship favourite late on.

MotoGP Catalunya: A look at who is Aleix Espargaro's biggest threat?
With Aleix Espargaro topping four MotoGP sessions including qualifying so far this weekend, can the Spaniard be stopped and if so who are the most likely to achieve it?

Five MotoGP riders that surprised us during qualifying at Catalunya
Following a red-hot qualifying where lap records were broken for the second time today, here are five MotoGP riders that surprised us

MotoGP: Will Marc Marquez ever be the same again?
Marc Marquez has taken the bold decision to step away from MotoGP in order to have a fourth operation of his right arm since 2020, but will it be enough for the eight-time world champion to return to his best?

MotoGP Mugello Rider Ratings: Is Brad Binder’s fightback enough for top marks?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an action-packed Italian MotoGP at Mugello.

The five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Mugello
A stunning qualifying for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello left us shocked by several riders for different reasons, but who are they?

Marc Marquez v Valentino Rossi: From friends to enemies - what went wrong?
From idolising Valentino Rossi, to becoming friends with the nine-time world champion, to then having one of the more heated rivalries in MotoGP history, here’s a look back at what went wrong between Marc Marquez and the adored Italian.

Valentino Rossi’s memorable home Mugello MotoGP moments
This weekend will see the first Italian Grand Prix without home MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi since 1995.

MotoGP riders concerned by Finland, contracts, pay..
The Le Mans meeting of the Safety Commission saw MotoGP riders discuss a range of issues, including the sport’s return to Finland, contracts and pay.

Marc Marquez: MotoGP has an overtaking problem, 'nearly impossible'
A common compliant after Sunday’s French Grand Prix was how difficult it has become to overtake in MotoGP.

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Le Mans MotoGP Ratings: What scores do Bagnaia and Rins get after costly errors?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a drama-filled French MotoGP at Le Mans.

MotoGP Le Mans: Bagnaia: If I was illegal, so were 18 riders this season...
Francesco Bagnaia has strong rebuked claims that his front tyre pressure was in an ‘illegal situation’ on the way to MotoGP victory last time at Jerez.

Five riders standing between Fabio Quartararo and a first MotoGP home win
Despite many race wins and becoming MotoGP world champion, Fabio Quartararo is yet to win in front of his home fans at Le Mans, but will that change this weekend?

Four MotoGP riders whose future depends on turnaround in form, do you agree?
With just under a third of the 2022 MotoGP season complete, here’s a look at four riders we believe need an upturn in form to remain on the grid next season.

Suzuki leaving MotoGP: Possible scenarios for 2023...
The official announcement is still pending, but it’s clear that Suzuki intends to leave MotoGP at the end of the 2022 season.

Jerez MotoGP Ratings: What score does Marc Marquez deserve for elbow 'save'?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following the MotoGP of Jerez.

MotoGP Prediction: Fabio Quartararo beaten once, but will it happen for victory?
Despite being beaten by Francesco Bagnaia in qualifying for the Jerez MotoGP, and in some style it must be said, Fabio Quartararo remains the favourite to take victory and here’s why.

MotoGP Portimao: ‘An enigma’: What happened to the ‘perfect’ new Honda?
After leading for much of its race debut in Qatar on the way to third in the hands of Pol Espargaro, the new RCV hasn’t featured on the podium since, leaving Honda last in the MotoGP constructors’ standings.

Portimao MotoGP Rider Ratings: A perfect trio, but who are they?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following the Portuguese MotoGP at Portimao.

Andrea Dovizioso dissects the Yamaha: Grip, power and Fabio Quartararo
After battling Franco Morbidelli for a distant 15th place in COTA but still second-best Yamaha behind MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo, a disappointed Andrea Dovizioso explained the complexity of finding the sweet spot with the M1.

What makes six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez so special at comebacks?
A look at some of the key factors that lead to six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez achieving such monumental fightbacks when put in difficult race positions.

COTA MotoGP Rider Ratings: Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez score 10/10
Crash.net Journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following the 2022 MotoGP of the Americas.

Argentina MotoGP Rider Ratings: What went wrong for 5/10 Fabio Quartararo?
Crash.net Journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an entertaining Argentina MotoGP that saw Aleix Espargaro sparkle and Fabio Quartararo disappoint.