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Brad Binder looks to build on MotoGP rookie of the year status in 2021
Red Bull KTM rider Brad Binder has high hopes for the 2021 MotoGP season after claiming rookie of the year honours last season. But what can we expect to see?
Official: MotoGP team principal Fausto Gresini has died
MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini has died in hospital following a lengthy battle against Covid-related complications.
Suzuki on Fausto Gresini: 'We have lost a competitor, a colleague, a friend'
Suzuki MotoGP project leader Shinichi Sahara: '2020 has been a tough year for everyone with the situation and we’re extremely sorry that Fausto has fallen victim to this terrible virus.'
Honda releases statement paying tribute to Fausto Gresini
'HRC would like to thank Fausto for his years of collaboration as a rider, a team owner, a partner and as a competitor.'
MotoGP's Ezpeleta 'deeply saddened' by loss of 'good friend' Fausto Gresini
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta 'deeply saddened' by the loss of 'very good friend' Fausto Gresini, grateful to have spoken to the Italian while he was in hospital battling Covid complications.
Marc Marquez: Next target Qatar MotoGP race, but doctors will decide
Injured six time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez's next target is to try and make the 2021 Qatar season opener, but 'if it’s not possible, I’ll try to be in Qatar 2. If that’s not possible, I’ll try to be in Portimao...'
Marc Marquez: Who is to blame? The last decision was mine...
Sidelined for the last seven months, injured MotoGP champion Marc Marquez acknowledges the early Jerez comeback was a costly mistake, but doesn't blame doctors that backed the attempt; 'the last decision was mine'.
Pol Espargaro: 'My question is, how Marc was doing that?'
Pol Espargaro will try to learn as much as he can about the Honda RC213V during just five days of pre-season testing, one topic high on his list is how team-mate and six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez saves so many crashes.
'I'll miss Qatar MotoGP test' - Marc Marquez, Espargaro present Repsol Hondas
Marc Marquez joins new MotoGP team-mate Pol Espargaro in Repsol Honda colours for the first time during 2021 Repsol Honda presentation. Marquez says he will miss Qatar test; 'Step-by-step I feel better but I don’t know when I will be ready to return'.
Morbidelli staying MotoGP A-Spec: Cost, timing or Franky's choice?
Franco Morbidelli, runner-up to Suzuki's Joan Mir in the 2020 MotoGP world championship, will again be the only Yamaha rider on the older 'A-Spec' machine this season. "That's a very strange one for me," new Factory Ducati signing Jack Miller said recently.
FIRST LOOK: Takaaki Nakagami's 2021 Idemitsu LCR MotoGP livery
After his best season as a MotoGP rider, Takaaki Nakagami stays in familiar Idemitsu LCR colours but has been upgraded to the latest Honda machinery for 2021.
FIRST LOOK: Alex Marquez in LCR Honda MotoGP colours
After spending his rookie MotoGP season at Repsol Honda, Alex Marquez switches to the LCR team for 2021, taking over the place of Cal Crutchlow.
MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini 'critical' after 'complications'
The latest official update on the condition of MotoGP team principal Fausto Gresini paints a worrying picture, with his 'clinical picture critical' after 'complications'.
Oliveira: A successful season? Being MotoGP champion
Nothing less than MotoGP title victory will represent success for Miguel Oliveira in 2021. The Portuguese moves to the factory Red Bull KTM team after two victories with Tech3, on his way to ninth in last year's world championship.
Qatar MotoGP season-openers 'safe', 'no reason to doubt' European events
Tech3 team boss and IRTA president Herve Poncharal is confident that the planned MotoGP season-openers in Qatar and following European events can take place as planned.
'Interesting improvements' - Espargaro, Savadori get first Aprilia laps of 2021
Aprilia opened its 2021 MotoGP track activities with a three-day private test at Jerez, where Aleix Espargaro and Lorenzo Savadori continued development work on the revised RS-GP.
Ducati confirms bike spec, crew chiefs for 2021 MotoGP riders
Ducati has confirmed that four of its 2021 MotoGP riders - Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia at the Official Team, plus Johann Zarco and Jorge Martin at Pramac – will all have access to the factory's latest machinery this season.
KTM: No 'radical' new engine for 2021 MotoGP season
As the final stage in its transition to a non-Concession MotoGP manufacturer, KTM is allowed to change engine design ahead of the new season.
Vinales: Jack Miller a main MotoGP contender, seeking Yamaha 'unity'
Asked to name the main contenders for the 2021 MotoGP title, Fabio Quartararo replied, "Everybody!"
Yamaha extends MotoGP contract - expects Petronas, VR46 talks for 2022
Yamaha has officially joined fellow manufacturers KTM, Ducati and Honda in committing to MotoGP for the next five-year contract cycle with Dorna, from 2022-2026. "Yamaha this year is celebrating its 60th year in grand prix competition," said Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis.
FIRST LOOK: Yamaha presents new MotoGP era with Quartararo, Vinales
For the first time since 2012, the Factory Yamaha team goes into a MotoGP season without Valentino Rossi, having signed Fabio Quartararo to join Maverick Vinales for 2021.
Danilo Petrucci: I followed a lot of KTMs in MotoGP last year…
A Ducati rider for the past six years, Danilo Petrucci starts a new chapter in his MotoGP career with a move to KTM and Tech3 this season.
Tech3, KTM '95% agree' on extending MotoGP partnership
Tech3, which gave KTM two of its three MotoGP victories last season, is set to agree a new five-year contract extension to remain as the Austrian factory's Independent partner for the 2022-2026 seasons.
FIRST LOOK: Tech3 KTM turns orange for MotoGP 2021
For the first time in its 20-year MotoGP history, Tech3 starts a new season as a proven race winner, courtesy of Miguel Oliveira's victories at Red Bull Ring and Austria in 2020.