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Alex Rins will be reviewed by the medical team after FP1, while Pedro Acosta will officially miss this weekend's DutchGP after suffering a broken leg.
Fabio Di Giannantonio is on the verge of signing a new deal at Gresini Ducati.
'Logistical challenges' have resulted in the opening MotoGP practice for the Japanese Grand Prix (September 23-25) being cancelled.
Missing from to the pre-event press conference but still able to make an impact. Aleix Espargaro says hello!
Oh look! Hi, @AleixEspargaro!
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) June 23, 2022
Aleix is actually meant to be in the press conference but plane problems see him running a little late! #DutchGPpic.twitter.com/1mvhGRVKPO
Successful surgery for the young Spaniard.
.@37pedroacosta underwent a successful operation at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona on Thursday to treat a multifragmented fracture to his left femur. Thanks Dr. Ginebreda and get well soon, Pedro!
— Red Bull KTM Ajo (@RedBull_KTM_Ajo) June 23, 2022
| #GivesYouWings | #ReadyToRace | #MotoGP | #AjoMotorsport | pic.twitter.com/zxNgnXk4G0
An announcement on the future of Di Giannantonio could come as early as this weekend, with the MotoGP rookie set for a new deal at Gresini Ducati.
Fabio Di Giannantonio, German MotoGP, 18 June
Some great conversation about Honda's difficult situation on this week's MotoGP podcast.
Is this rock bottom for Honda in #MotoGP?
— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) June 23, 2022
Full podcast https://t.co/o0rpCoWTEbpic.twitter.com/C2qUrI7MSk
Update: Alex Rins will be reviewed after Friday's FP1 in Assen.
Medical Info #MotoGP rider #42 @Rins42 is to be reviewed after FP1#Moto3 rider #19 @ScottOgden19 has been declared fit after a medical check #MotoE rider #78 @hikari_No78 has been declared fit #DutchGP
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) June 23, 2022
The world champion hits the streets!
Thursday in . Great to have my name in the street of Assen pic.twitter.com/jsVvn6rqOR
— Fabio Quartararo (@FabioQ20) June 23, 2022
The planned return of the Japanese MotoGP isn’t scheduled until September but ‘logistical challenges’ mean a schedule change has already been announced.
'Logistical challenges' - Opening practice cancelled for 2022 Japanese MotoGP
— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) June 23, 2022
Full story https://t.co/MmQfYapsMp#MotoGP
From perennial champions to the fallen giants of MotoGP. What's gone wrong at Honda?
Honda, Sepang MotoGP test, 5 February
Big weekend coming up for Francesco Bagnaia and his chances of winning the 2022 world championship.
Arriving at the office in style! #DutchGP#ForzaDucati#DucatiLenovoTeam#MotoGP#GoFree@MotoGP | @PeccoBagnaiapic.twitter.com/iti5wF3nFE
— Ducati Corse (@ducaticorse) June 23, 2022
‘The others make a bigger step’ - can KTM ‘figure out’ qualifying?
— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) June 23, 2022
Full story https://t.co/vE0n0CguSm#MotoGP
It can't get any worse than last year's celebrations. Here's to hoping Tiger Woods has given Quartararo some pointers.
Fingers crossed this means @FabioQ20's golf swing is better this year #DutchGPpic.twitter.com/7BabW5sR2F
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) June 22, 2022
Is Rory Skinner the next big British MotoGP hope?
Former MotoGP rider and current American Racing Moto2 Team Manager, John Hopkins, believes so!
"He’s a huge talent, an unbelievable talent," Hopkins told BT Sport. "He’s currently racing in British Superbike with FS-3 Kawasaki and although that’s his primary focus and winning that championship, we’re trying to make a deal to have him as a wildcard this season, possibly; we’ve been working to try and do it at the home round.
"His ultimate goal is to come to Grand Prix racing and we’re trying to facilitate that.
"I personally believe Rory Skinner will be Britain's next competitive MotoGP racer. I'm just trying to help him get there!"
Hopkins also manages Skinner.
Rory Skinner British Superbike Kawasaki
Red Bull KTM AJo have officially confirmed Pedro Acosta has been ruled out of this weekend after suffering a broken leg.
No replacement rider will be brought in.
Pedro Acosta, Moto2 race, German MotoGP, 19 June
Alex Rins is expected find out if he's been passed fit for the Dutch MotoGP today.
Here are his words before the weekend.
“It was difficult for me to watch Sachsenring from the sidelines, but I had to make a careful and considered decision and do what’s best in the long run.
“Waiting an extra few days should have allowed my wrist to heal a bit more, and I’m hoping that this time the pain will be more bearable.
“I’ll seek advice from the doctors and try to take the weekend session-by-session, but for sure I’m very keen to race here in Assen – it’s a truly amazing place!”
Alex Rins, German MotoGP, 18 June
