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Fewer engines if MotoGP races reduced?
At present, MotoGP still intends to run all 19 of its remaining rounds this season, following the cancellation of Qatar. But with coronavirus cases in Europe still on the rise that looks increasingly impractical.
Dovi 'would have been quick in Qatar', favourite?
Andrea Dovizioso was only tenth on the timesheets at the end of the Qatar test, but the ever-cautious Ducati star has confirmed he was looking in good shape for the cancelled MotoGP season opener.
Quartararo: Playstation fun but I'm faster in reality!
Fabio Quartararo has promised MotoGP fans it will be worth the wait when the delayed 2020 season finally gets underway.
Rossi, Vinales, Marquez... set for MotoGP Virtual Race!
With the MotoGP season on hold due to the coronavirus, Dorna has confirmed a Virtual Race is to take place involving some of the sport's biggest stars.
Rossi feared RCV wouldn't beat 500s
Valentino Rossi is the only rider left on the MotoGP grid to have also raced in the previous 500cc era. After winning world titles in the 125 and 250cc classes, the Italian stepped up to the premier-class to pilot the notorious 500cc two-strokes in 2000.
Aleix: Podium pressure with best Aprilia
Aleix Espargaro won't be happy unless he can able to put the 'best Aprilia he's ever ridden' onto the MotoGP podium in 2020.
Quartararo: 2020 no transition, I'll give everything
Fabio Quartararo may already have a 2021 Factory Yamaha contract in his pocket, but the young Frenchman is pledging to 'give everything' during his final season at the Petronas team.
Rossi: When I stop, I'll miss this the most
With MotoGP still over a month away from even the optimistic May 3 start date at Jerez, Valentino Rossi has revealed plans are afoot to follow F1 by holding a 'virtual' MotoGP to help fill the void.
MotoGP conducts 'remote' engine, aero freeze
The cancellation of the Qatar MotoGP season-opener also meant the homologation of each team's 2020 engine design and the first of its two fairings could not take place as planned.
Agostini: Lump in my throat when I hear the sirens
Giacomo Agostini passed through one of the most dangerous periods in motorcycle grand prix history, on his way to winning a record 13 world championships in the 1960s and '70s.
Silverstone: Full refunds if MotoGP cancelled
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle has told fans that full refunds will be issued should this year's British MotoGP or F1 round be cancelled due to the coronavirus. At present the F1 event is in most danger, being scheduled for July 19 compared to August 30 for the MotoGP.
Rossi focuses on helping Italy before MotoGP future call
Valentino Rossi says he is “cheering for the people” in regions hit by the coronavirus including his hometown Tavullia and says he will not make a decision on his MotoGP future until the season can start.
June 'fallback date' for French MotoGP
Claude Michy, promoter of the French MotoGP, has confirmed that Le Mans could soon join the list of postponed events. Currently, the circuit is due to host what would be the second round of a disrupted season, on May 17.
Rossi: 'I had this dream, we have to do it!'
"The idea was to communicate something through the graphic on the helmet. So a special helmet for the Italian GP, for Mugello and then for Misano too, but also for the world title wins" so says MotoGP star Valentino Rossi, as he introduces some of the designs from his private collection.
A letter from Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta...
During what should have been the opening day of practice for round two of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has issued the following public letter.
Petrucci on standby for frantic finish
Not much is certain about the 2020 MotoGP season at the moment, with the opening four rounds cancelled/postponed due to the coronavirus and growing doubts about the planned start in early May.
Suzuki: The bike was ready
While some MotoGP manufacturers can at least use the coronavirus delay to work on problematic parts or reliability issues, Suzuki was one of the teams already looking in great shape for the planned Qatar season-opener on March 8.
Last Qatar laps 'possibly McPhee's best' at Sepang team
John McPhee's push for victory in the closing laps of the Qatar Moto3 season opener were 'quite possibly his best with this team'.
'Lucky' if MotoGP restarts by Catalunya?
As things stand, the coronavirus-delayed start to the 2020 MotoGP season is set for Jerez on May 1-3.
Morbidelli talks life under lockdown
Today (Thursday), Franco Morbidelli should have been in Buriram, Thailand preparing for the second round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship.
'Most important race we have is against Covid-19'
Davide Brivio has been involved in world championship motorcycle racing since 1992, but he's never experienced anything like the current situation caused by the coronavirus.
Vinales wants more wild-cards for Lorenzo
So far, retired triple MotoGP champion and new Yamaha test rider Jorge Lorenzo has committed to one wild-card appearance this season, at his home Barcelona round on June 5-7.
Lorenzo: 'Stay indoors and listen to the experts'
Triple MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has posted a message urging his followers to look after themselves and others in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, by following the advice of experts and staying at home. 'Hi guys,
MotoE mods help lower lap time by 1.5s
The opening MotoE test of 2020 saw three new technical developments handed to the electric-bike class in the form of enhanced battery cooling, new Michelin tyres and revised Ohlins forks for the Energica machines.