MotoGP Features

It is highly unlikely that it would have changed the championship outcome, but there was plenty of post-race debate about whether Jorge Lorenzo was right to ignore team orders in Sunday's Valencia MotoGP.

Ducati has provided an update on the possibility of Ben Spies’ return to racing, stating it would happily provide the Texan with World Superbike level equipment for a campaign in the MotoAmerica series, but only on the grounds that significant backing can be acquired.

Q:  First of all Mick, what did you think of that race at Phillip Island?

Having discussed some of the potential theories behind the Ducati 'salad box' , part two of Crash.net's interview with MotoGP Director of Technology Corrado Cecchinelli saw atten

Since the mysterious 'salad box' was first seen on the

Shaina Salvia A. S.: Hello Alex. How are you? Alex Rins: Good thank-you. And you? Shaina Salvia A. S.:

Repsol Honda Marc Marquez (End of 2018)  Dani Pedrosa (End of 2018) Movistar Yamaha Valentino Rossi (End of 2018) Maverick Vinales (End of 2018) Ducati Team Jorge Lorenzo (End of 2018) 

What is MotoGP's official position on the use of team orders , you might ask. In brief, there are no regulations that specifically mention such tactics.

Shaina Salvia A. S.: Hi Sam, I have five questions, the first is; how difficult was it for you to get used to the MotoGP bike? Sam Lowes:

Danilo Petrucci has praised Andrea Dovizioso’s ability to maintain his speed over race distance by managing the throttle of the Ducati GP17 in such a way that his tyres are sufficiently conserved for that all-important late push.

Of the thousands of undulations that zigzag their way across the Tuscan countryside, few can boast of the worldwide fame as one half-mile stretch wherein the Circuit of Mugello resides.

The next steps in MotoGP's quest to improve safety during 'flag-to-flag' bike swaps are set to include a 'lollipop man' for rider release and revised bike position in pit lane.

Want to know just what it takes to win in MotoGP? Jonas Folger has shed a light on the substantial talents of Marc Marquez, explaining how the current championship leader adapts his riding style over a race to match the ever-changing performance of his tyres.

"It was MotoGP at its absolute best and I still miss seeing Casey on the track."

"These fairings could be used in a high-end road machine"

"Every corner he does, he does it better than every single other Honda rider" - Cal Crutchlow

"Imagine if I take lean rate and tyre temperature. I put them together and output a 'doped' lean angle to the ECU"

Herve Poncharal talks dream start to MotoGP 2017 with Johann Zarco and Jonas Folger - plus sponsors, Yamaha, VR46 rumours...

"What do you deem fit or unfit? Where do you set the line?" - Bradley Smith.

"Riders look to be visibly leaning less, therefore it is more difficult to lose the front"

Maverick Vi?ales believes Yamaha's newest chassis, which his team-mate prefers, is less suited to his style than what he used before Assen.

"I would think some riders will be using it in qualifying and the race this weekend" - Mike Webb, MotoGP Race Director.

Crash.net speaks to Movistar Yamaha's Wilco Zeelenberg about Yamaha's Barcelona woes and the new chassis for Assen...

Mugello has hosted every Italian motorcycle Grand Prix since 1994 and with this year predicted to be another classic take a look at the most dramatic moments.