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Valentino Rossi 21st: Difficult day, trouble in braking, not enough grip
Valentino Rossi endures difficult first day at home MotoGP in Mugello - finished 1.5 seconds down on Francesco Bagnaia in 21st place; ‘not enough grip, trouble in braking, change of direction’ are problem areas, according to Rossi.
Morbidelli: Third a source of 'pride' with 'shocking' top speed
Franco Morbidelli leads the Yamaha challenge on day one of the Italian MotoGP despite his A-spec machine being a clear last on the top speed charts.
Bagnaia snatches top spot in Friday practice at Mugello
Francesco Bagnaia tops the Friday practice timesheets for his home Italian MotoGP at Mugello.
2021 Italian MotoGP, Mugello - Live Friday updates!
Live updates, quotes and results from Friday practice for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, round 6 of the 2021 world championship.
Italian MotoGP: Yamaha leads the way with Vinales fastest in FP1
Maverick Vinales gave Yamaha hope of a return to form in Mugello after topping the Italian MotoGP FP1 Session.
Mugello pressure ‘sometimes difficult to manage, but a great feeling’ - Rossi
Valentino Rossi says Mugello leads an ‘important period’ of the MotoGP championship, where results starting this weekend will begin to shape his decision about continuing next season.
Crew chief calms Rins' wheelie concerns, Suzuki has 'something' at Mugello
Alex Rins concerned when watching replays of the 2019 Mugello MotoGP race. Knows Suzuki also face a tough time on the straight due to the new ride-height devices this weekend, but factory will bring 'something' to increase top speed.
Espargaro ‘couldn’t disconnect', was ‘very angry’ during early Aprilia days
Aleix Espargaro reveals what nearly made him quit MotoGP, but how Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola convinced him to stay - a decision that’s paid off after the team’s and Espargaro’s best ever start to a season.
Luca Marini explains where Ducati GP21 gains over GP19
Luca Marini believes Ducati's ride-height system, sixth gear acceleration and on-gas turning have all been enhanced with the latest GP21.
Zarco hopes to put ‘pressure’ on Ducati’s ‘main opponent’ Quartararo at Mugello
Johann Zarco says putting pressure with Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller on Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo at Mugello, ‘could be great’ for the MotoGP championship.
Marc Marquez considered stopping after Jerez, won't use holeshot at Mugello
Injured six time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says 'there was a possibility after Jerez to stop again', explains why his shoulder is now a bigger limitation than the right arm fracture.
Pramac team extends Ducati MotoGP contract until 2024
Pramac to continue as a Ducati satellite team for the next three seasons.
Marquez: Rossi and I have different racing mentalities
Marc Marquez says it is 'admirable' Valentino Rossi still wants to compete in MotoGP but adds, 'When I can no longer fight for wins, I will stop. I am not made to race for 15th position".
Espargaro 'can’t wait' to see how Aprilia will perform in Mugello
Fresh from arm-pump surgery, Aleix Espargaro and the RS-GP take on Aprilia's home event at Mugello.
Joan Mir inspired by Rins' great 2019 Mugello race
Joan Mir believes Suzuki can overcome straight-line deficit at Mugello MotoGP this weekend, 'Alex was able to do a great race in 2019, so it means our Suzukis can be competitive'
Bagnaia 'determined and confident', Miller 'thrilled' for Mugello
Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller seeking Ducati's fourth home Mugello MotoGP win in a row.
Quartararo leads MotoGP into Mugello, Vinales 'our time will come'
Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo takes a one-point title lead into the Italian MotoGP, team-mate Maverick Vinales chasing a first podium since Qatar.
Marc Marquez: It will not be the easiest of weekends
Marc Marquez heads to Mugello and first back-to-back MotoGP events since his injury comeback; 'I understand my physical limitations and know it will not be the easiest of weekends to be close to the front in the dry'
Morbidelli: Wonderful to race at Mugello, but it won’t be a normal one
Franco Morbidelli says it's 'wonderful' to be going back to Mugello for a MotoGP event, but Covid restrictions mean this weekend 'won’t be a normal one'
Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Dovi-Aprilia, Magic Mugello & more
Episode 4 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts, featuring Keith Huewen, looks ahead to this weekend's Italian MotoGP at Mugello.
Jack Miller stays with Ducati for 2022 MotoGP season
Jack Miller to remain a factory Ducati MotoGP team rider in 2022.
Rossi seeking to confirm test improvements at 'fantastic' Mugello
Valentino Rossi heads for his home Italian MotoGP hoping stable weather will allow him to confirm improvements found at the Jerez post-race test, prior to Le Mans.
Special home Italian livery for Luca Marini at Mugello
MotoGP rookie Luca Marini will compete in this special livery during his home premier-class debut in Italy.
Petrucci 'great home memories', Lecuona Mugello debut
Fresh from a KTM top 5 at Le Mans, Danilo Petrucci heads to his home Mugello round, where he was victorious on MotoGP's last visit in 2019.