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Bagnaia fighting to keep MotoGP championship 'open'

10/20/2021 - 16:40

A repeat Misano MotoGP victory for Francesco Bagnaia this weekend would also at least delay Fabio Quartararo's title celebratations.

Marc Marquez: Right-hand podium within reach at Misano?

10/20/2021 - 16:16

A double MotoGP winner on anti-clockwise tracks since his return from injury, can Marc Marquez take his first 'clockwise' podium of the season at Misano this weekend?

'I'll try to be smart about it' - title thoughts for Quartararo

10/20/2021 - 12:56

Fabio Quartararo says his 'mindset has changed a little' now the MotoGP title is within reach heading to Misano.

Maverick Vinales returns in three-strong Aprilia Misano line-up

10/20/2021 - 11:56

Maverick Vinales returns to MotoGP action at Misano this weekend as part of a three-strong Aprilia line-up.

Energica to end MotoE involvement after 2022 season

10/20/2021 - 10:32

Next season will be the last for Energica as the single manufacturer for the MotoE World Cup.

Avintia apologises after mechanic submits fake Covid certificate

10/20/2021 - 09:23

Avintia confirms one of it's team members was caught submitting 'a poorly modified version of a previous [Covid] test' certificate ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna MotoGP.

Rossi set for ‘emotional, special’ final home race at Misano

10/19/2021 - 12:52

This weekend will see MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi compete in his last MotoGP race at Misano; ‘The previous race in Misano was already a really emotional moment for me and, of course, this one will be a special race at home and I really hope the Italian fans can enjoy it’.

Dovizioso ‘aiming to stay within the group’ at second Misano race

10/19/2021 - 11:39

While Andrea Dovizioso is not expecting a top ten finish at this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, the Italian is confident of ‘being more competitive and fighting with other riders’.

Weather to play into Petrucci's hands in 'emotional' final home race?

10/18/2021 - 15:40

Tech3 KTM boss Herve Poncharal; 'It could be the very last home MotoGP race for Danilo, which should be quite emotional. The weather, especially some wet conditions, could play in his favour.'

Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: WorldSBK, BSB, Misano 2 Preview

10/18/2021 - 15:10

Episode 25 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen looks back at a big weekend for WorldSBK and BSB then ahead to the second Misano MotoGP round.

MotoGP Podcast: 'No-one will touch Rossi, but it's Marquez for raw speed'

10/15/2021 - 15:07

Crash.net MotoGP podcast guest Michael Laverty shares his opinions on the two most dominant riders of the MotoGP era; Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez.

WADA: National anthems but no 'official' flags for Indonesia, Thailand

10/15/2021 - 12:44

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says no national flags can 'officially' be flown for Indonesia or Thailand at events including MotoGP, applies 'immediately to any Thai/Indonesian athlete/driver and/or team'.

WADA: Indonesia, Thailand MotoGPs can go ahead despite 'non-compliance'

10/13/2021 - 16:34

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tells Crash.net that 'if events have already been awarded, then [Indonesia and Thailand] may remain as hosts' for MotoGP and WorldSBK.

MotoGP Podcast: Michael Laverty talks 2022 Moto3 team

10/13/2021 - 12:32

Crash.net MotoGP podcast guest Michael Laverty talks about his new VisionTrack Honda team, which will debut with two young British riders in next year's Moto3 World Championship.

Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Special guest Michael Laverty

10/12/2021 - 10:31

New Moto3 team owner Michael Laverty is a special guest on Episode 24 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts.

Bagnaia: For sure I will not give up, but Quartararo remained the most constant

10/12/2021 - 09:25

While hopes of a first MotoGP world championship for Francesco Bagnaia are slim due to Fabio Quartararo leading the Italian by 52 points - three races left, the Ducati rider ‘will not give up’.

Schwantz thought MotoGP season could have had a 'big turn' at Sachsenring

10/11/2021 - 16:32

Kevin Schwantz thought Marc Marquez's Sachsenring win could have been a major turning point in the 2021 MotoGP season.

10,000 extra Misano fans for Valentino Rossi's farewell

10/11/2021 - 16:27

10,000 more fans allowed at second Misano MotoGP round, in time for Valentino Rossi's home farewell.

'If COTA isn't resurfaced, MotoGP won't come back'

10/08/2021 - 22:57

MotoGP riders say COTA will need at least a partial resurfacing if the April 2022 event is to go ahead as planned.

Indonesia confident WorldSBK, MotoGP will go ahead despite WADA ruling

10/08/2021 - 16:57

Indonesia's National Anti-Doping Organization declared non-compliant by WADA, but Minister insists: 'please don't imagine Indonesia cannot hold international competitions'.

Rossi: One of the most physical races of my career

10/08/2021 - 16:54

Consistency rather than speed allows Valentino Rossi to salvage the final points during 'one of the most physically difficult races of my career'.

Gardner's first mistake sets-up Moto2 title showdown with Fernandez

10/08/2021 - 13:29

A rare Remy Gardner mistake sees his Moto2 title lead slashed to just 9-points over rookie team-mate and seven-time race winner Raul Fernandez.

MotoGP plans record 21-rounds on provisional 2022 calendar

10/07/2021 - 14:59

The MotoGP World Championship releases provisional calendar for the 2022 season.

Pol Espargaro: I was hammering the front, a disaster race

10/07/2021 - 14:57

Pol Espargaro's COTA MotoGP weekend went downhill after a promising Friday.