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Quartararo shakes off neck pain to lead Petronas Yamaha 1-2 at Misano
Fabio Quartararo says he’s recovered from his first-corner crash at the British MotoGP and enjoyed getting to grips with Misano on his Petronas Yamaha as he led a team 1-2 on the opening day of the test.
Moto2: Odendaal and NTS RW Racing GP split
Steven Odendaal and NTS RW Racing GP have split by mutual agreement following a tough 2019 in the Moto2 world championship.
Lorenzo ends Misano MotoGP test early
Jorge Lorenzo has become the second rider to withdraw from the Misano MotoGP test early as he opts for more time to recover ahead of the next race following his recent back injury.
Oliveira out of Misano MotoGP test
Miguel Oliveira will miss the remainder of the two-day Misano MotoGP test for Red Bull KTM Tech3 due to injuries sustained in a clash with Johann Zarco at the British MotoGP last weekend.
MotoGP releases 2020 provisional calendar
MotoGP has confirmed the provisional race calendar for the 2020 season with the addition of the new Finnish round at KymiRing.
Miller ‘couldn’t deliver’ after holeshot drama
A frustrated Jack Miller conceded he “wasn’t able to deliver” on the expectations set by himself at the British Grand Prix as a hair-raising issue at the first corner coupled with a chronic lack of rear grip limited him to eighth place.
Quartararo: Just a matter of luck
Fabio Quartararo has offered his view on the dramatic first corner accident that ended his and Andrea Dovizioso’s chances of a successful British Grand Prix, stating his reaction to Alex Rins’ slide just ahead was the cause.
Silverstone: Crutchlow: 19-second gap not acceptable
Cal Crutchlow made amends for his ninth on the grid qualifying by gaining three places on the opening lap of his home British MotoGP, aided by the big accident at turn one.
Marquez: I’m angry to lose at last corner again, Dovi defeat was worse
Marc Marquez concedes he’s angry to lose a second consecutive race at the final corner but accepts these defeats have boosted his MotoGP world title chances as he takes control with a 78-point lead in the standings.
Silverstone: Vinales 'fighting with myself'
Maverick Vinales took his first MotoGP podium since the summer break, and reclaimed fifth in the world championship from Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi, with a lonely ride to third place at Silverstone.
Lorenzo: I expected to finish last
Jorge Lorenzo says finishing in 14 th place and under one minute behind the leaders came as a shock result at the British MotoGP on his injury comeback for Repsol Honda.
Silverstone: 'Unbelievable, crazy' last chance victory for Rins
Close to falling at the very first corner of the British MotoGP, Alex Rins went on to snatch a dream victory from reigning world champion Marc Marquez at the last corner of the Silverstone race.
Rossi searches for missing rear grip as rostrum drought continues
Valentino Rossi has been left bemused by the lack of rear tyre grip he felt during the British MotoGP race compared to his practice pace as he missed out on the podium to Monster Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales.
Silverstone: Oliveira: I saw a bike coming out of nowhere…
Miguel Oliveira was surprised and disappointed to be taken out by fellow KTM rider Johann Zarco during the British MotoGP. The Frenchman launched an ambitious inside lunge to try and snatch twelfth from the Tech3 rookie into the slow 'Loop' left-hander, on lap 9 of 20.
Zarco accepts Misano grid penalty for “racing incident”
Johann Zarco feels his clash with Miguel Oliveira during the British MotoGP was a racing incident but accepts his three-place grid drop for the next round at Misano.
Dovizioso taken to hospital for checks after British MotoGP crash
Andrea Dovizioso has been taken to hospital following his heavy collision with Fabio Quartararo on the opening lap of the British MotoGP for “further checks due to a severe blow to the head”.
Quartararo edges Marquez in British MotoGP warm-up
Full British MotoGP warm-up results at Silverstone
Silverstone: 'Great lap. I enjoy very much' - Rossi second on grid
Valentino Rossi claimed his first MotoGP front row start since Austin in April as he put his Monster Yamaha second on the grid at Silverstone. After sinking to a 'very slow' low just before the summer break, Rossi has been on an upward curve since Brno.
Miller: Marquez pace depressing but I feel confident
Jack Miller has described Marc Marquez’s practice pace as “kind of depressing” but remains confident he can join the fight at the front at the British MotoGP.
Silverstone: Crutchlow: 'I was trying too hard, or ran out of talent!'
Cal Crutchlow held his hands up after a fall during qualifying at Silverstone left the LCR Honda ninth on the grid for his home British MotoGP.
Dovizioso ‘finds way’ after disastrous morning
The devil was in the details for Andrea Dovizioso on qualifying day at Silverstone, as the Italian managed to transform his fortunes drastically from morning to afternoon, giving him hope of a podium challenge.
Engine issue costs Quartararo front row tilt
As if negotiating Silverstone’s numerous kinks and fast turns wasn’t enough of a challenge, Fabio Quartararo had to contend with a flashing warning light as a technical issue forced him to switch bikes mid-session, depriving him of an ideal set-up for a front row tilt.
Marquez: First target is to finish in front of Dovizioso
Marc Marquez says his primary focus for the British MotoGP is to remain in front of main world title rival Andrea Dovizioso regardless of how the Silverstone race unfolds.
Lorenzo to use British MotoGP as "training"
Jorge Lorenzo accepts he will treat the British MotoGP as “the best training I can get” to aid his recovery from injury after qualifying down in 21 st place at Silverstone.