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'6-7 races' - Valentino Rossi, VR46 to decide on MotoGP future
Valentino Rossi and VR46 have some big MotoGP decisions to make in the early stages of the 2021 season. The first concerns the future of Rossi's legendary career, having signed only a one-year Yamaha contract to join the satellite Petronas team.
Marc VDS Racing announces Elf title sponsorship deal
Elf will take over from Estrella Galicia 0,0 as title sponsor of the Marc VDS Moto2 team for the 2021 season.
Honda commits to MotoGP World Championship for 2022-2026
Honda has become the third factory - but first of the Japanese manufacturers - to officially confirm its continued presence in MotoGP by signing with Dorna for the next five-year contract cycle, from 2022-2026.
KTM, Tech3 to reveal 'next level' 2021 MotoGP colours
KTM has confirmed it will hold its online MotoGP team launch, featuring 'fresh faces and colours' on Friday, February 12 at 10.00 CET.
Yonny Hernandez confirmed for MotoE, 2021 entry list announced
All but one of the 18 places on this year's MotoE grid have been confirmed, following the publication of the 2021 electric-bike entry list.
Repsol Honda confirms Marc Marquez, Pol Espargaro 2021 MotoGP team launch date
Repsol Honda has confirmed that its 2021 online MotoGP team launch, featuring six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez and new team-mate Pol Espargaro, will be held on February 22 at 12:00 CET.
Joan Mir: If Marc Marquez is on track, Marc is the favourite for MotoGP 2021
Joan Mir is the reigning MotoGP champion but in his eyes there is only one clear favourite for the 2021 season; Marc Marquez. However, that of course depends on when the Repsol Honda rider can return to full fitness.
LCR Honda announces Facebook MotoGP team launches for Marquez, Nakagami
LCR Honda has become the latest team to confirm an online team launch ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season. New signing Alex Marquez will unveil his Castrol colours on the team's official Facebook page on Friday, February 19 at 12:00 CET.
Rins: Brivio MotoGP departure 'big shock', 'thought it was a joke'
Alex Rins only knew about Suzuki team manager Davide Brivio's plans to leave MotoGP for F1 a day before it become public. When told, the Spaniard initially thought Brivio was joking and admits it was a 'big shock'.
UPDATED: Buriram bows out for 2021 as Thailand 'postpones' MotoGP contract?
UPDATE (February 3): Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has told Thomas Baujard of Moto Journal : "There was a communication error: The 2021 Thailand GP remains in place."
Rins: Nobody will know Marquez 'reality' until last moment
Since winning his first MotoGP crown as a rookie in 2013, Marc Marquez has gone into each following season as a firm title contender, if not the overwhelming favourite.
Brno confirms no Czech Republic MotoGP round in 2021
The Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno, first held in 1965 and a fixture on the MotoGP calendar for all but one season since 1987, will not take place in 2021.
Hikari Okubo takes over from Niki Tuuli at Ajo for MotoE in 2021
With Niki Tuuli, MotoE's first race winner in 2019, returning to World Supersport this season, Hikari Okubo will move in the opposite direction by replacing the Finn at the Ajo MotoE team.
Rins not surprised if 2021 MotoGP season starts in Europe
Alex Rins won't be surprised if, just as last year, the MotoGP season begins in Europe. Currently, the official 2021 track action is due to get underway with testing in Qatar in early March, followed by back-to-back opening rounds at the same Losail circuit on March 28 and April 4.
LCR announces 'rookie' MotoE line-up to replace Canepa, Simeon
A clash between the 2021 MotoE calendar and World Endurance schedule, cited by Marc VDS for losing the services of Mike di Meglio and causing their MotoE withdraw, has now triggered an all-new line-up for the LCR squad.
BT Sport extends live MotoGP TV contract until 2024
BT Sport has extended its contract for live MotoGP TV broadcasting rights in the UK and Ireland by a further three years, until the end of 2024.
Crutchlow still set for Qatar Yamaha MotoGP return, Aprilia Jerez test
The cancellation of the Sepang MotoGP tests meant Cal Crutchlow's return to Yamaha, and debut as a Factory test rider, has been pushed back until the remaining official tests in Qatar.
MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini 'making progress, path ahead is still long'
MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini is continuing to make slow progress in his recovery from Covid-related respiratory problems.
Andrea Dovizioso open to MotoGP return, but 'not at all costs'
Andrea Dovizioso has reiterated that, while he continues to seek a MotoGP return, it would only be with 'projects of a certain type' and not 'at all costs'.
MotoGP champion Joan Mir “very calm” despite Davide Brivio’s exit from Suzuki
Reigning MotoGP champion Joan Mir insists he remains “very calm” in the wake of Davide Brivio’s unexpected departure from the Suzuki squad.
Avintia Ducati set to hold first 2021 MotoGP team launch
Avintia Ducati is set to hold the first 2021 MotoGP team launch after announcing a date of February 5 for its online presentation.
MotoGP backs new MiniGP World Series, 'first step' to the top
The FIM and Dorna Sports are delighted to announce a new platform on the Road to MotoGP: the FIM MiniGP World Series.
FIM homologates first flag 'light panel' ahead of mandatory MotoGP use
Ahead of the 2022 deadline for the mandatory use of trackside light panels in MotoGP, the FIM has announced the first product to pass its homologation tests.
No Honda call, but Dovizioso would be ready for Qatar MotoGP test
Andrea Dovizioso would be ready and available for pre-season testing and a return to the grid during the 2021 MotoGP season, should Honda call in search of a replacement for injured world champion Marc Marquez.