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Crutchlow: 'That's the reality of MotoGP', back for Aragon
Cal Crutchlow's Factory Yamaha debut ends with 17th place at his home British MotoGP; 'my last lap today was [1.1s] faster than when I got the podium here'
Rossi 'very sad' as tyre 'burns' after 5-6 laps, welcomes Dovi
After a strong start to his final British MotoGP, Valentino Rossi plummets to 18th place; 'It's like the tyre burnt... I'm very sad'. Happy to finish career alongside Andrea Dovizioso from Misano.
'I'd love another go' - Dixon 'frustrated' at '50%' race pace
Jake Dixon's hopes of a strong Silverstone MotoGP race debut dashed; 'It's just very, very frustrating to finish that way after such a positive weekend'
Marquez 'My mistake', Martin 'He destroyed my race'
Marc Marquez apologises for opening lap clash with rookie Jorge Martin, which took both riders out of the British MotoGP.
Quartararo ‘enjoying the fight for victories’, won’t change ‘my approach’
Despite extending his championship lead to 67 points courtesy of victory at the British MotoGP, Fabio Quartararo ‘will not change my approach’ heading into the final six races.
Rins claims first MotoGP podium of the season at Silverstone
Alex Rins comes from tenth on the grid to claim a first MotoGP podium of 2021 - first since the EuropeanGP at Valencia last year.
First Aprilia MotoGP podium ‘like a dream, I always believed’ - Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro claims Aprilia’s first ever MotoGP podium after finishing third at Silverstone; ‘It’s like a dream! I’m super happy. It has been a long way to arrive here’.
Quartararo dominates the British MotoGP, Marquez wipes out Martin
Fabio Quartararo dominates the British MotoGP to win his fifth race of the season, while Marc Marquez takes out Jorge Martin on lap one.
2021 British MotoGP, Silverstone - Race Day Updates LIVE!
Live updates, quotes and results from Sunday's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races at Silverstone!
Yamaha: 'Dovizioso to Petronas, Morbidelli to Monster'
Triple MotoGP title runner-up Andrea Dovizioso set to return to the MotoGP grid wih Petronas Yamaha at Misano, ahead of a full 2022 campaign. Franco Morbidelli to the Factory team.
Espargaro fastest in MotoGP warm-up, Marquez crashes again
Aleix Espargaro tops his first MotoGP warm-up session of the season, while Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez suffered his second fall of the weekend.
Quartararo struggles ‘so much’ with soft tyres, but ‘happy’ with race pace
Fabio Quartararo said struggles with the soft tyre throughout Saturday at the British MotoGP means he won’t use the tyre again, while he’s ‘happy’ with what looks like the best race pace of anyone.
Rossi: My pace is better now, but good race depends on tyre choice
Unpredictability of MotoGP leaves Valentino Rossi unsure of possible race result at Silverstone, however, ‘it’s true that my pace is better now’ after qualifying P7.
Bagnaia: I have to say we are working perfectly, ready to fight tomorrow
Francesco Bagnaia believes he’s ready to challenge for a maiden MotoGP victory at Silverstone after qualifying second; ‘I have to say we are working perfectly. The front row is the best place to start and we are ready to fight tomorrow.”
First MotoGP fall, but Dixon 'in the mix' on day two
Jake Dixon puts an early Saturday fall behind him to be 'in the mix' with other riders during his second day on a MotoGP bike, at Silverstone.
Marquez feeling ‘better and better’, title challenge ‘is the goal for 2022’
Marc Marquez says the ‘level’ he’s at this weekend is one that needs to continue for the remainder of 2021, with a view to being a title challenger next season; ‘Here we are competitive and we need to keep that level. It makes no sense to be fast at one track, not fast at another.”
Suzuki removes ride-height device - Ducati, Aprilia 'automatic'?
After a promising debut for the GSX-RR's ride-height device in Austria, Joan Mir and Alex Rins have reverted to 'standard' rear suspension for the Silverstone MotoGP. Ducati and Aprilia systems now 'automatic'?
First pole for Honda ‘a huge step in my career’ - Espargaro
Pol Espargaro takes a sensational first pole with Honda at Silverstone; ‘I was celebrating like I won the race. For me it’s more than that’.
Espargaro takes first MotoGP pole for Honda, first since Valencia
Pol Espargaro secures his first MotoGP pole for Honda at Silverstone after Jorge Martin had a fastest time deleted due to cutting turn eight.
British MotoGP - Saturday Practice & Qualifying LIVE!
Live updates, quotes and results from Saturday Practice and Qualifying for the 2021 British MotoGP at Silverstone!
British MotoGP at Silverstone moves to earlier 2022 date
Silverstone MotoGP round moves to new early-August date for the 2022 season.
Miller fastest in MotoGP FP3 - Rins, Zarco to go through Q1
Jack Miller ends MotoGP FP3 at Silverstone quickest for Ducati, while fourth in the championship Johann Zarco misses out on the top ten.
Mir loses ‘confidence with the front tyre’ in FP1, but has ‘margin’ to improve
Following a tough opening day at the British MotoGP, Joan Mir said no specific sector was a problem, instead ‘every part of the track’ was an issue even after going faster in FP2.
Martin feeling ‘strong’ at Silverstone, improves from P13 to third in FP2
Jorge Martin shines on his first day of MotoGP action around Silverstone - improves from P13 to third in FP2; ‘today was super good. I feel good with the bike, I feel good with the track also, in the past I was quite competitive.”