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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.
Marquez beats Rossi for British MotoGP pole position
Full British MotoGP qualifying results at Silverstone
Quartararo beats Rossi in lap record battle, Dovizioso into Q1
Full British MotoGP FP3 results at Silverstone
Crutchlow: My body hurts
Amid talk of a possible retirement from MotoGP at the close of 2020, Cal Crutchlow has said it is far from certain as to whether his current deal with HRC that runs until the end of next season will be his last.
Silverstone: Rossi gets lap back, good start, 'close to perfect' track
Initially, it looked like Valentino Rossi would finish Friday practice for the British MotoGP in just 17th place, after having his best time cancelled due to exceeding tracks limits by the smallest of margins.
Lorenzo: Almost everywhere I have problems
Jorge Lorenzo says he’s already facing a tough battle to complete his MotoGP comeback at Silverstone as he suffers with his back injury leaving him at the bottom of the Friday practice times.
Zarco denies Jean-Michel Bayle reports
Johann Zarco has moved to deny reports he has split from personal advisor Jean-Michel Bayle in light of his decision to leave KTM at the close of 2019, saying the pair have instead opted for a “little break.”
Quartararo asks for track limits fixes after lap cancellation changes
Fabio Quartararo hopes clarity can be found on the track limits ruling at Chapel Curve after being repeatedly penalised for exceeding the circuit, only to regain his fastest lap to set a new record at Silverstone.
Silverstone: Marquez: Quartararo, Vinales 'one step in front'
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was the only rider able to interrupt a Yamaha sweep at the top of the Friday practice timesheets at Silverstone.
MotoGP riders give approval to “amazing” Silverstone resurfacing
MotoGP riders have given thumbs up to the Silverstone resurfacing after discovering improved grip from the track while managing small bumps as Valentino Rossi described it “close to perfect”.
UPDATED: Quartararo quickest after lap times returned
UPDATE: Fabio Quartararo, Valentino Rossi and Takaaki Nakagami had their best lap times reinstated after the end of the session, putting the French rookie back on top of the FP2 standings from Marquez, Vinales and Rossi, with Crutchlow in fifth.
Quartararo on lap record pace to lead British MotoGP FP1
Full British MotoGP FP1 results at Silverstone
Oliveira: If it came up, I’d take it
Miguel Oliveira took his Thursday dealings with the media to stress his commitment to Tech 3 KTM for the 2020 season, but admitted he doesn’t “see any reason to decline” an offer to step up to the factory team, should it come.
Lorenzo dismisses Ducati rumours after injury triggered “doubts”
Jorge Lorenzo says he’s fully committed to Repsol Honda and shook off Ducati rumours as he opened up on the doubts he suffered while out injured.
Rossi sees Zarco similarities to his Ducati spell
Valentino Rossi has shared sympathy with Johann Zarco following the French rider’s dramatic split from Red Bull KTM at the end of the year, as the Italian compares the situation to his own doomed two years at Ducati.
Silverstone: Zarco 'hungry to come back' to MotoGP in future
Johann Zarco is determined that his MotoGP career will not end with his final KTM appearance at Valencia in November. The Frenchman shocked the paddock by asking to be released after the first season of a two-year factory contract, leaving him without a place on the 2020 grid.
Silverstone: Syahrin: I would like to remain in MotoGP…
Johann Zarco's decision to leave KTM means the door has not yet fully closed on Hafizh Syahrin's MotoGP career. With Brad Binder signed to replace Syahrin at Tech3 next season, the Malaysian looked certain to return to the Moto2 class in 2020.
Silverstone: 'I'm still crazy enough!' - Zarco talks KTM split
Thursday at the British MotoGP saw Johann Zarco back in the paddock for the first time since the shock news that he will split from the factory KTM team at the end of this season.
Miller wants to “sweep it under the rug” after Ducati contract saga
Jack Miller has played down any lasting friction with Ducati following his lengthy contract saga, as he reveals how close he came to signing for Red Bull KTM.