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MotoGP Austria: Johann Zarco: I almost hit Enea and had to go straight
Fastest in two free practice sessions, Red Bull Ring momentum began to slip away from Johann Zarco when he dropped to sixth in FP4.
Austria: Luca Marini claims MotoGP best, ‘podium pace but…’
Luca Marini claimed his best race finish as a MotoGP rider with fourth in Sunday’s Austrian MotoGP.
MotoGP Austria: Aleix Espargaro: Over the limit, proud, nothing more I could do
Aleix Espargaro slipped 32-points behind Fabio Quartararo in the MotoGP title chase with a sixth-place finish in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Keith Huewen: Is a Sprint race a MotoGP? I've argued with myself over this!
The new Sprint race format for 2023, Sunday’s MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races, the future of Miguel Oliveira and Remy Gardner - and does MotoGP need bigger characters? Just some of the topics on this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen.
MotoGP Austria: Jorge Martin: Enea Bastianini ‘just another rider, I would have done the same to Pecco'
Jorge Martin claims his aggressive battle with Enea Bastianini at the Austrian MotoGP had nothing to do with the fact both riders are fighting for the second factory Ducati seat.
MotoGP Austria: What caused Jack Miller to say ‘it looks like I’m going at Granny speed’?
After watching Fabio Quartararo pull off an exceptional overtake on him at the new Red Bull Ring chicane during Sunday’s Austrian MotoGP, Jack Miller joked that his speed was like that of a ‘Granny’.
MotoGP Austria: ‘He will for sure say something’ - Francesco Bagnaia goes against Valentino Rossi advice with soft tyre gamble
Despite receiving advice from ‘mentor’ Valentino Rossi not to use the soft front tyre during Sunday’s Austrian MotoGP, Francesco Bagnaia did so anyway as he held off Fabio Quartararo for his third consecutive win.
Remy Gardner’s MotoGP future in doubt: ‘It doesn’t look like there’s anything’
Tech3 KTM rookie Remy Gardner could be left without a MotoGP seat for 2023.
MotoGP Austria: Fabio Quartararo: I fought like a Lion! ‘Difficult to say’ who the best rider is
While thankful of the claims made by Aleix Espargaro that he’s the best rider on the MotoGP grid, Fabio Quartararo felt uneasy when discussing the subject after securing another brilliant podium at the Red Bull Ring.
MotoGP Austria: Joan Mir: 'Initial checks show bone fragments and fractures'
Joan Mir is feared to have suffered fractures to his right ankle during Sunday's opening lap accident at the Austrian MotoGP.
MotoGP Austria: Francesco Bagnaia matches Casey Stoner record with third consecutive Ducati victory
Francesco Bagnaia held off a late charge from Fabio Quartararo to win his third consecutive MotoGP race and tie Casey Stoner’s record as the only Ducati riders to win three races in a row.
Fabio Quartararo clear of the chasing pack in Austrian MotoGP Warm-up
Fabio Quartararo claimed top spot ahead of former Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales during Warm-up for the Austrian MotoGP.
MotoGP Austria: Aleix Espargaro: Damage limitation, Fabio ‘best rider’, Zarco near miss
Aleix Espargaro admits Sunday’s Austrian MotoGP could be ‘damage limitation’ from ninth on the grid - but remains ‘competitive’, including a cancelled qualifying lap equal to title rival Fabio Quartararo.
MotoGP Austria: Jack Miller: Everybody is riding for themselves, no need to talk about dive bombs
‘There’s no need to go and talk about dive bombs and what not’ - Jack Miller refutes the idea that a discussion between Ducati riders to be sensible at the start of the Austrian MotoGP is needed.
MotoGP Austria: Fabio Quartararo: Every race is harder, qualifying ‘out of control’
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo continued to lead the Ducati opposition on day two at the Red Bull Ring.
Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at the Red Bull Ring
Ducati continued their domination of the Red Bull Ring during qualifying for the Austrian MotoGP, and while that’s not a surprise, the name who came out on top was…
Enea Bastianini clinches first MotoGP pole at the Red Bull Ring, leads Ducati quartet
Enea Bastianini will start the Austrian MotoGP from pole after getting the better of potential 2023 team-mate Francesco Bagnaia.
MotoGP Austria: Johann Zarco fastest as Aleix Espargaro misses out on top ten
Johann Zarco continued his impressive Austrian MotoGP weekend after breaking the 1m 29s barrier in FP3, although the big news was of Aleix Espargaro missing out on the top ten and therefore needing to go through Q1 later today.
MotoGP Austria: Fabio Quartararo: Sprint races ‘stupid’, Aleix Espargaro: 'I don’t like the idea'
While many riders reacted positively to the surprise news that MotoGP is planning Sprint races for 2023, reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo and title rival Aleix Espargaro were among those not impressed by the idea.
MotoGP Austria: Miguel Oliveira and GASGAS? ‘No real offer made yet’
At the announcement of Tech3 as the GASGAS MotoGP team next season, Pit Beirer caused a stir by revealing KTM still hasn’t given up hope of Miguel Oliveira joining Pol Espargaro next season.
MotoGP Austria: Jack Miller: New chicane the ‘most aggressive change of direction on the calendar’
Although the new chicane titled 2a-2b at the Red Bull Ring caught out several MotoGP riders including championship contenders Fabio Quartararo and Aleix Espargaro over the course of Friday practice, Jack Miller is one of many in favour of the addition.
MotoGP Austria: Sprint race format ‘a good idea, it’s nice to watch, double points…’ - Johann Zarco
With an announcement from MotoGP introducing sprint races for the 2023 season expected this weekend in Austria, Johann Zarco and Jack Miller have already stated they’re in favour of the shake-up.
Austrian MotoGP: Marc Marquez in “last chance saloon”, says Neil Hodgson, ahead of his comeback
Marc Marquez is in “last chance saloon”, says BT Sport’s Neil Hodgson, but “you can see in his eyes that he wants to come back”, Sylvain Guintoli adds.
MotoGP Austria: Johann Zarco on top at the Red Bull Ring as Ducati flex their muscles
Ducati continued their stunning show of pace at the Red Bull Ring as Johann Zarco led Jack Miller and Jorge Martin in MotoGP FP2.