MotoGP Features

Crash.net speaks to a host of men that have worked with MotoGP's latest sensation through his grand prix career. They give their verdict on Maverick's chances this season.

In the second instalment of Crash.net's MotoGP season preview, we assess Aprilia, its all-new rider line-up and the 2017 RS-GP...

In the first instalment of Crash.net's MotoGP season preview, we cast an eye over KTM, the newest entry to the premier class...

"I hadn't seen the Ducati fairing before it was used in Qatar. I've since been in contact with Ducati and they've sent some details, but I haven't officially confirmed that it will be okay. I don't see a concern with it, from what I have seen..."

"Norick Abe's talent was incredible, in the true sense of the word" - Mike Webb.

Valentino Rossi, Scott Redding, Jorge Lorenzo, Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith pay tribute to motorsport great John Surtees.

The circuit "contacted us last summer. But the main problem is the safety. For us it's almost impossible to homologate the circuit for MotoGP" - Carmelo Ezpeleta

"It was the only thing that really hurt me because I was not competitive. It's very easy. I was not competitive so another [rider] can come. But, the way they did it..." - Aleix Espargaro

Race director Mike Webb confirms that while winglets are banned and fairing changes limited, aerodynamic updates still allowed 'under the skin'.

The 2017 MotoGP calendar, pre-season tests, in-season tests and rider line-up...

"Creative means going for something that has not yet been explored" - Davide Brivio, Suzuki.

Why Sepang seems to dry more slowly after the resurfacing and what can be done to fix it...

Casey Stoner shares his thoughts on the new Ducati, Jorge Lorenzo's chances of winning the world title, and how he has no plans to return to racing.

Jorge Lorenzo speaks publicly for the first time about his early experiences as a factory Ducati MotoGP rider.

"As a one-off exemption for the first year, one 2016 Aero Body [fairing] can be homologated for use in the 2017 season"

Team boss Davide Brivio believes Suzuki competing against Honda, Yamaha and Ducati without technical concessions is "more exciting".

21 of the most competitive riders in the world, 260-horsepower machines, 60-degree lean angles... MotoGP is never going to go exactly to plan!

In a season of nine different race winners, picking the best moment is no easy task...

"One fall is one too many and something we will work on"

"It would be restrictive to force a rider to not take one of the twelve factory contracts available"

9.1 out of 10 sees Silverstone voted most entertaining MotoGP race of the season.

"I cannot say too much about the actual designs, but I basically informed them of what would be approved and what would not" - Danny Aldridge, MotoGP Technical Director.

It took a long time to happen, but team bosses admit the compulsory single ECU has been good for MotoGP.

"We're learning how to tame it and get it in the right working area, because it does have its own power band!" - Bradley Smith.