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Davide Brivio, who led Valentino Rossi and Joan Mir to MotoGP titles, explains why a rider’s “feeling” is not enough to lead bike development
Once considered sacred in MotoGP garages, a rider’s “judgement and feeling” on his bike is no longer adequate in the modern, technological environment, according to Davide Brivio.
Enea Bastianini’s salary and Ducati contract contains a clause which may be incentive to beat teammate Francesco Bagnaia
Enea Bastianini’s salary will triple if he finishes in the top three of the 2023 MotoGP standings, says his manager, which could be bad news for Francesco Bagnaia.
Alex Marquez on past MotoGP feuds: “Before there was more rivalry, I’ll never have a friend on track”
Alex Marquez knows that MotoGP’s fiercest rivalries are in the past - but he would make contact on track with his closest friend, if he had to.
Dani Pedrosa: “Marc Marquez can dismantle Ducati’s plans”
Marc Marquez’s “special ability” to overcome Honda’s problems to fight for the MotoGP championship will be a problem for Ducati, Dani Pedrosa predicts.
Marc Marquez and Emilio Alzamora’s split caused by Honda’s demands, claims Carlo Pernat
Honda were at the centre of Marc Marquez’s shock split with his long-time associate Emilio Alzamora, according to a veteran MotoGP manager.
Fabio Quartararo chasing Valentino Rossi? “I won’t be riding in 20 years - I don’t have to break records”
Fabio Quartararo has proclaimed “I want to be a legend of this sport” - but that doesn’t mean he plans to chase Valentino Rossi’s records.
Andrea Iannone will be offered a return, says Carlo Pernat, and can “be fast” aged 35 just like Valentino Rossi
Andrea Iannone will make a comeback at the end of 2023, claims his ex-manager, who likened his “crazy talent” to Valentino Rossi.
Marc Marquez was ‘surprised’ by rivals during ‘emotional’ Italian MotoGP slowdown lap
Being popular amongst his peers has never been a top priority for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez.
Honda have made major behind-the-scenes changes to power Marc Marquez, Joan Mir, Alex Rins and Takaaki Nakagami in 2023
Honda have been busy making significant personnel changes inside their garage to avoid another disastrous MotoGP season.
Giacomo Agostini asks: “Does MotoGP benefit from several winners? We need a super-champion”
Seven different riders had their moment of glory by winning a MotoGP race in 2022.
Valentino Rossi’s old boss Davide Brivio insists Yamaha and Honda don’t understand how MotoGP is different to “20 years ago”
Davide Brivio, the man behind Valentino Rossi’s glory, has bemoaned how Yamaha and Honda have fallen so far behind European manufacturers - and has detailed how they can readdress the balance.
The one non-MotoGP race Marc Marquez wants to try...
Marc Marquez has admitted the Dakar Rally is a race he would be willing to try his hand at after his MotoGP career ends.
‘I’ll get my leathers!’ - Johann Zarco’s surprise passenger ride on the Ducati MotoGP two-seater
When Johann Zarco saw his Pramac team members lining up for a ride on the Ducati two-seater, on the eve of last October’s Malaysian MotoGP weekend, he jumped into his leathers and joined the queue!
Jorge Lorenzo says Marc Marquez “must choose between titles or money” and hints Honda cannot battle Ducati
Marc Marquez must make a decision to prioritise his mega-money contracts or more MotoGP championships, says Jorge Lorenzo.
Marc Marquez defends Honda boss Alberto Puig: “People speak bull****, he doesn’t care if you’re a champion”
Marc Marquez has launched a defence of under-fire Alberto Puig by insisting his raw honesty is important for Honda’s revival.
Alex Marquez names Jack Miller as his toughest rival in MotoGP - and also reveals why Eminem is important to him…
Jack Miller is probably the toughest rival for many of MotoGP’s riders, and he might be even tougher on track if he is revitalised next year by a move to KTM.
‘Thank you, my friend’ - Manel Arroyo leaves Chief Commercial Officer role at Dorna
MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports has announced that Manel Arroyo is to leave his role as Chief Commercial Officer.
Yamaha: Franco Morbidelli ‘fast, but he has to rediscover himself’
From Brno 2020 to Jerez 2021, Franco Morbidelli stood on the MotoGP podium six times in 16 races, including three victories on his way to title runner-up in the shortened 'Covid' season.
Valentino Rossi to race in Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai on January 14
Valentino Rossi will compete in the Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai on January 14, his 24 Hours Series debut.
Fabio Quartararo’s secret to taming Yamaha M1: “Whining only makes it worse”
Fabio Quartararo believes he has “no real advantage” on the Yamaha M1 - and has explained the moment in 2022 when his mind-set changed to tackle his infuriating bike.
Enea Bastianini’s manager Carlo Pernat says MotoGP riders could refuse Sprint races unless stand-off over bonus payments is solved
MotoGP riders will “freak out” and a “mess will break out” unless they are paid bonuses to compete in Sprint races, says Enea Bastianini’s manager.
Monster Yamaha chooses Jakarta for 2023 MotoGP unveiling
The Monster Yamaha team has revealed that Jakarta, Indonesia will be the venue for its 2023 MotoGP team launch on January 17th.
MotoGP: Stefan Bradl might change his mind about WorldSBK if ‘I tried the Ducati’
Stefan Bradl admits a return to WorldSBK is unlikely and that it would take a very good opportunity to prise him away from his role as Repsol Honda’s MotoGP test rider.
Johann Zarco splits from supervisor Jean Michel Bayle - not for the first time…
Johann Zarco is no longer working with his supervisor Jean Michel Bayle.