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MotoGP Gossip: Fernandez expected at Tech 3, Lorenzo talks Vinales-Yamaha split

07/30/2021 - 12:34

In this week’s MotoGP Gossip Column, Speedweek are reporting that Raul Fernandez is expected to make the switch to MotoGP with Tech 3 KTM, while Jorge Lorenzo says Maverick Vinales’ split from Yamaha came as a 'surprise' but that he’s ‘suffered a lot’ due to Fabio Quartararo’s dominance.

'Striking distance' - Track limit rules in last lap MotoGP battles

07/28/2021 - 14:38

Why Johann Zarco remained in fourth place at Mugello despite both Miguel Oliveira and Joan Mir breaching track limits just ahead of him on the final lap of the Italian MotoGP.

Pramac: First win would be welcome, but we sleep well at night

07/28/2021 - 14:25

Pramac Ducati riders have finished runner-up in MotoGP races on 13 occasions, team manager Francesco Guidotti; 'If the first win will come it's welcome, but we sleep well at night.'

Official: Cal Crutchlow to replace Morbidelli at Petronas Yamaha

07/28/2021 - 10:12

Cal Crutchlow to make MotoGP return as a replacement for the injured Franco Morbidelli at the Austrian and British rounds.

Albesiano: Andrea Dovizioso helping Aprilia 'a lot'

07/27/2021 - 16:07

Aprilia technical director Romano Albesiano hails 'important information' provided by Andrea Dovizioso, who is back on track at Aragon today and tomorrow.

23,000 fans per day allowed for Misano MotoGP round

07/27/2021 - 15:25

Misano becomes latest venue to confirm the return of MotoGP spectators in significant numbers.

Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Two Wheels for Life, Listener Qs

07/27/2021 - 12:00

Episode 13 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen features an interview with Two Wheels for Life founder Andrea Coleman plus the latest news and rumours.

Quartararo: No 'Ducati tracks, Yamaha tracks, Suzuki tracks'…

07/26/2021 - 16:43

MotoGP title leader Fabio Quartararo feels labelling circuits a 'Ducati track, Yamaha track, Suzuki track' is a thing of the past: 'Everything is getting close, it’s quite nice'

BREAKING: 2021 Thai MotoGP has officially been cancelled

07/21/2021 - 10:33

2021 Thai MotoGP set to take place in Buriram later this year has officially been cancelled, confirms Dorna.

Masia focused on ‘greater peace of mind’ for remainder of Moto3 season

07/20/2021 - 14:37

After being outshone by rookie sensation and team-mate Pedro Acosta through the first half of 2021, Jaume Masia is aiming to work ‘with greater peace of mind’ for the remainder of this year’s Moto3 campaign.

Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Crutchlow return, Sprint races?

07/20/2021 - 12:13

Episode 12 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen looks at more calendar rumours, Cal Crutchlow's expected return and whether MotoGP should introduce a sprint race.

Official: Dani Pedrosa to make KTM MotoGP wildcard appearance at Austria

07/20/2021 - 10:52

KTM confirm that test rider Dani Pedrosa will make his competitive debut with the team as a wildcard during next month’s Styrian MotoGP.

Gresini seeking 'return to past glory' as Ducati team

07/19/2021 - 15:32

New Gresini-Ducati MotoGP sporting director says Fausto Gresini inspired them to 'make sure Gresini Racing could return to past glory'.

Doubts grow over 2021 Thai MotoGP round at Buriram

07/19/2021 - 08:13

Thailand to consider postponing 2021 MotoGP event, in-turn casting doubt on the neighbouring Sepang round.

Marini: Locatelli 'a very important person for me'

07/16/2021 - 11:50

MotoGP rookie Luca Marini praises the work of VR46 rider coach and former 125cc world champion Roberto Locatelli.

Pol Espargaro: Honda grip, stability on Austria wish list

07/16/2021 - 10:33

New Repsol Honda rider Pol Espargaro endures a tough first half of the 2021 MotoGP season.

Maverick Vinales tight-lipped on future MotoGP plans

07/15/2021 - 15:47

Maverick Vinales insists his 2022 MotoGP future is yet to be decided.

Petronas expects Franco Morbidelli out until Misano

07/15/2021 - 12:37

Franco Morbidelli looks set to miss five MotoGP rounds and return to action at Misano in late September, could Cal Crutchlow be a replacement in Austria?

Acosta: Only goal is having fun, that's how things work best

07/15/2021 - 10:12

The two races where Rookie Moto3 title leader Pedro Acosta set specific goals didn't work out well; 'That is why I want to enjoy myself every time I go on track'.

Petronas Yamaha 2022 line-up ‘won’t be announced until after’ Austria - Razali

07/14/2021 - 16:05

Razlan Razali, Team Principal of Petronas SRT, confirms that no MotoGP rider line-up for 2022 will be announced until after both Austria races in August.

Espargaro: I like to ride on the limit, only way of racing in MotoGP for me

07/14/2021 - 15:17

Despite being one of the riders who’s crashed the most so far this season, Pol Espargaro remains set on continuing his current method of finding the limit; ‘I like to ride like that, on the limit, crashing with the front. For me it’s the only way of racing in MotoGP.”

MotoGP Gossip: Only Marquez can ride ‘with an arm and a half’ - Puig

07/14/2021 - 11:20

In this week’s latest MotoGP Gossip column, Alberto Puig says only Marc Marquez can do what he’s doing ‘with an arm and a half’ and Pol Espargaro’s departure from KTM meant promoting it’s younger talent a year early according to Pit Beirer.

Mandalika Circuit 80% complete, homologation expected by end of July

07/13/2021 - 15:43

Construction of the new Mandalika Circuit, set to host WorldSBK in 2021 and MotoGP in 2022 is already 80% complete, with homologation expected by the end of the month.

Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Calendar, KTM, Keith's career

07/13/2021 - 12:00

Episode 11 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen looks at recent calendar changes, some KTM rider rumours and Keith's career.