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FIRST LOOK: Pramac Ducati’s 2023 MotoGP livery for Zarco, Martin
Pramac Ducati starts its first full season of Prima title sponsorship with this 2023 MotoGP livery for Johann Zarco and Jorge Martin.
Ex-Suzuki technical boss Ken Kawauchi settles in at Honda, Rins 'very happy'
Former Suzuki MotoGP technical manager Ken Kawauchi is making his first appearance in Honda colours during a private test at Jerez.
Bezzecchi didn’t take Sprint race idea ‘well at the beginning, big commitment’
Marco Bezzecchi says ‘I didn’t take it well at the beginning’ when it came to the introduction of MotoGP sprint races, however, the Italian now feels as though it could make the championship spicier.
“We’ll see if Razgatlioglu has that last 1% you need to be a MotoGP rider”
With Franco Morbidelli’s Yamaha MotoGP contract set to end after this season, as is the case for Toprak Razgatlioglu in WorldSBK, Keith Huewen believes we could find out in 2024 if the Turkish star has what it takes to succeed in Grand Prix racing.
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Francesco Bagnaia: Front ride-height ban ‘not a problem’
If Ducati's MotoGP rivals hoped that the new-for-2023 front ride-height ban might cause a drop in performance for the Desmosedicis, they are likely to be disappointed.
‘Enea pushes like a bastard!’ - Bagnaia expects ‘intense’ Bastianini battles
Having already duelled for race victories last season, reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia expects an ‘intense’ battle with new factory Ducati team-mate Enea Bastianini in 2023.
Bastianini: Favourites? ’Marc is Marc’, Bagnaia: ‘It’s like a school register!’
The MotoGP World Championship has produced four different title winners - Marc Marquez, Joan Mir, Fabio Quartararo and Francesco Bagnaia - on four different brands of bike, in the past four seasons.
Bagnaia: This is where the best MotoGP riders make a difference
All six manufacturers won MotoGP races over the past two seasons, but some feel the technical sophistication of the current machines has reduced rider impact.
Gigi Dall’Igna: Statistics say it’ll be a tough challenge
Winning the MotoGP title is an enormous task, but only a few riders have then been able to successfully defend their crown the following season.
Has Ducati’s stance on signing Marc Marquez changed?
While recent statements from Ducati personnel might have suggested a move to sign six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was possible in the future, Paolo Ciabatti has seemingly squashed such thoughts.
FIRST LOOK: Bagnaia’s #1 Ducati livery, Bastianini in factory red
This is the new factory Ducati livery with which reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia will try to defend his MotoGP title in 2023.
New photos display Marquez’s horror scar - and his punishing routine
The full extent of the scars on Marc Marquez’s repaired arm have been displayed in new photos.
Official: MotoGP champion Bagnaia to race with #1, can he break the 'curse'?
Francesco Bagnaia is to become the first MotoGP champion since Casey Stoner to race with the #1 plate.
Alex Marquez ‘suffered, felt alone’ in final Honda season
There’s no sugar coating the fact that 2022 was a punishing season for Alex Marquez, who suffered the worst results of his premier-class career during his final season on Honda machinery.
Valentino Rossi recalls Marquez-Lorenzo drama: “I deserved a 10th title”
Valentino Rossi still believes that he should have emerged from the 2015 Valencia MotoGP with the championship - and remains “sad” that he missed out.
Dall’Igna: Ducati MotoE bike ‘just the start’, lap time ‘really good’
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna was a special guest at Saturday’s Gresini team launch.
Alex Marquez: ‘Everyone starts from zero, but Marc’s the favourite’
While everyone starts a new MotoGP season ‘equal, from zero’, new Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez tips brother Marc as the 2023 title favourite.
Fabio di Giannantonio ‘never thought about quitting’
Fabio di Giannantonio has played down the sombre social media post following last year’s Malaysian round and insists he is ‘feeling great and the energy is super high’ ahead of his second MotoGP season.
FIRST LOOK: Gresini adds 'pinch more red' for 2023 MotoGP livery
Following a spectacular debut season with Ducati, Gresini has unveiled its 2023 MotoGP livery for new signing Alex Marquez and team-mate Fabio di Giannantonio.
“Put feelings aside - Marquez is more talented than Rossi or Stoner!”
Marc Marquez may lack sportsmanship but he is the best MotoGP rider ever, better than Valentino Rossi or Casey Stoner, according to Luca Salvadori.
Marco Simoncelli’s birthday: “Maybe he would’ve gone beyond Valentino Rossi!”
January 20 would have been Marco Simoncelli’s 36th birthday.
Ducati and Aprilia join KTM in support of lifting media ban
Ducati and Aprilia have become the latest manufacturers to show their support for journalists being allowed entry to the Sepang MotoGP Shakedown test next month.
Enea Bastianini’s title challenge - “we can do it again with Alex Marquez”
Alex Marquez can fight for the MotoGP championship, as Enea Bastianini did last season, says Gresini Racing boss Manuel Poggiali.
Ducati boss on signing Marquez: “You never know… Honda may make Bagnaia offer!”
Ducati mastermind Gigi Dall’Igna has left the door open for Marc Marquez to make a sensational switch - but admitted Honda could target Francesco Bagnaia.