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PICS: New KTM rear wing aero for Jack Miller in Qatar
Red Bull KTM has taken rear wing design to a new level of complexity by unveiling this sophisticated multi-plane aero on Jack Miller’s bike during opening MotoGP practice in Qatar.
Miller responds to rumours of Acosta taking his factory seat
Jack Miller has responded to rumours of Pedro Acosta potentially replacing him for the 2024 MotoGP season.
Two rival options on the table for Aldeguer as VR46 seek a Marini replacement
Fermin Aldeguer is reportedly very close to joining Mooney VR46 Ducati in MotoGP, but staying in Moto2 could lead to a Pramac seat in 2025.
Watch: Bezzecchi bumps Pol Espargaro 6 times after Qatar practice
Following some close passes at the end of opening MotoGP practice in Qatar, Marco Bezzecchi and Pol Espargaro continued to carve each other up on the slowdown lap after the chequered flag.
Martin leads FP1 in Qatar as Ducati lock out the top three positions
MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin has made the perfect start to the Qatar round after topping Free Practice 1.
“If needed there will be orders!” Will Ducati bosses decide MotoGP title fight?
Factory Ducati and Pramac bosses have both hinted at Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin receiving help from teammates in their bid for the MotoGP title.
Marquez surprised by two-year Marini deal: “In 2025, go for Bagnaia, Martin…”
Marc Marquez has confessed his surprise that Honda have committed themselves to a two-year deal for Luca Marini, when many of MotoGP’s top talents will become available for 2025.
Marini clarifies “confusion” over changing relationship with VR46 Academy
Luca Marini has set the record straight over an apparent misunderstanding over his relationship with other VR46 riders.
Marquez thinks Honda concessions can give riders an advantage on the open market
Marc Marquez is in favour of Honda receiving concessions, even though he will ride a Ducati next season.
Tyre pressures: Why you can’t roll off at the end of a race
The risk of a tyre pressure penalty means that even riders who are out of reach of their opponents can no longer afford to back off in the closing stages of a MotoGP race.
MotoGP legends have their say on what it takes to win a world title
MotoGP legends Casey Stoner, Giacomo Agostini and Mick Doohan have given their thoughts on how to win a world title ahead of the penultimate race of the 2023 season.
“Not easy when your title rival is looking at your data”
One of the complexities for a factory to manage when its riders are fighting each other for the MotoGP title, is a natural desire to hide their bike set-up and riding style secrets.
Martin: “I don’t know the maths... I’ll take risks, gamble”
Jorge Martin has pledged to throw caution to the wind in the remaining pair of rounds as he seeks to overturn Francesco Bagnaia’s 14-point MotoGP title lead.
Oliveira hoping to ‘benefit’ from last year’s form in Qatar
Miguel Oliveira is hoping to use Aprilia’s strong showing from the 2022 Qatar MotoGP to put himself in contention for a good result this weekend.
Quartararo: “I always have to fight for the victory, as a person I’m a winner”
Fabio Quartararo says his mindset is to always fight for victory even when his MotoGP rivals have a much stronger package.
Bagnaia hints at working with Bastianini | Martin: “I don’t care about friends"
If the other six Ducati riders pick a side in the Francesco Bagnaia vs Jorge Martin MotoGP title battle, the reigning champion looks to have the most 'friends'.
Martin: “I hope the MotoGP title won’t be decided in an office”
With title rivals Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin now among 14 riders to have received an Official Tyre Pressure warning, there are fears post-race penalties could have an impact on the MotoGP World Championship outcome.
Luca Marini shares wish to develop a title-winning bike as Honda move looms
Luca Marini has expressed his dream to develop a bike that then wins the MotoGP championship, as his Honda moves inches closer.
Espargaro: ‘I felt that I had to step aside and help a rider like Pedro’
Pol Espargaro says he felt the need to step aside during KTM’s decision process for the 2024 MotoGP season.
Rossi vs Lorenzo data war remembered as two Ducatis vie for title
Team-mates accessing each other’s technical data as title rivals was once a hot MotoGP topic for Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.
Mir: Marini ‘isn’t a reckless rider who risks everything in braking’
2020 MotoGP champion Joan Mir says Luca Marini will be a great addition to Honda for the 2024 season.
Marco Bezzecchi looking to put P3 out of Binder’s reach: “The guys deserve it”
Marco Bezzecchi may have slipped out of mathematical MotoGP title contention at Sepang last Sunday, but he can wrap up third in the world championship in Qatar this weekend.
Zarco “pretty pleased” if “best option” Marini joins him at Honda
It now looks as through two Ducati riders will be switching to Honda in MotoGP next season.
Marini accused by Lorenzo of “prioritising money” by going to Honda
Luca Marini is “wrong” to go to Repsol Honda despite the pay-rise, insists Jorge Lorenzo.