MotoGP Features

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.

"I knew this was the chance of a lifetime and I had to go for it" - Nicky Hayden.

"When other people believe you can't do it, you have to prove them wrong"

"That shape was too extreme... We are working on something different"

Former team boss Stefan Kiefer speaks of his surprise at learning of Danny Kent's decision to walk away from his squad; 'Talent is not enough. You have to be professional.'

As Kenny Roberts Junior is made a MotoGP legend, father Kenny Senior recalls the conversation when he first allowed his son to race.

"On Sunday Valentino gets to race and that's what everything is for" - Wayne Rainey.

"I started my career in motorcycling but I'm glad I didn't finish it on bikes" - Bernie Ecclestone.

While the motorsport world went into overdrive with Fernando Alonso going to the Indy 500, Lewis Hamilton says he wants to try MotoGP. Check out the most famous moments of F1 and MotoGP colliding.

"I don't like to hear about 'aliens', super-phenomenal factory riders... We showed we can race these guys" - Herve Poncharal, Monster Yamaha Tech 3.