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KTM officially commits to MotoGP with four RC16s until 2026
KTM formally commits to MotoGP for another five years with four RC16s to take it up to the conclusion of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship
Danilo Petrucci eyeing KTM MotoGP victories to join elite group
"I want to be the best KTM rider..." - Danilo Petrucci looks pretty in orange as he makes his bow as a KTM rider ahead of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship season
MotoGP Gossip: Ducati already working on 2022, Bayliss name return to SBK
In this week's Crash.net MotoGP Gossip Column, Ducati will take advantage of the development freeze to start work early on 2022 as 17-year old Oli Bayliss brings the iconic name back to Superbikes in Australia
2021 Sepang MotoGP pre-season tests officially cancelled
As a result of tightening Covid restrictions in Malaysia , the FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports have officially announced the cancellation of both the 2021 S
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Yamaha, Ducati, Honda plan 2021 MotoGP launches, state of emergency in Malaysia
UPDATE: Sepang MotoGP tests now officially cancelled .
MotoGP team owner Fausto Gresini 'fully conscious, improving'
More positive news has emerged from the intensive care unit of the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna, where MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini is being treated for severe respiratory problems after contracting Covid in late December.
Dovizioso 'never received Ducati MotoGP offer', 'Gigi closed doors in 2019'
Free from his contractual obligations as of December 31, Andrea Dovizioso has elaborated on the breakdown in relations with Ducati that led to the triple MotoGP title runner-up calling off 2021 negotiations in the middle of last season.
Kevin Schwantz: Brivio's Suzuki MotoGP exit leaves 'big void to fill'
Suzuki legend Kevin Schwantz says Davide Brivio's departure as MotoGP team manager leaves a 'big void to fill.'
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Rossi, Marini, Salucci claim class podium at 2021 Gulf 12 Hours
MotoGP star Valentino Rossi, younger brother Luca Marini and VR46 Riders Academy director Alessio Salucci missed out on a repeat of last year's class victory in the Gulf 12 Hours sportscar race.
'Fighter' Fausto Gresini 'still serious, but more stable'
'Comforting news' emerged over the weekend from the Gresini MotoGP team, during the latest update on the condition of team owner Fausto Gresini.
Yamaha on early MotoGP signings: Nobody wants to be 'gazumped'
With hindsight, did Yamaha move too early in deciding it's 2021 Factory MotoGP team line-up? Maverick Vinales was re-signed on January 28, 2020 (before pre-season testing had begun) with Fabio Quartararo announced as his future team-mate the following day.
Valentino Rossi, Luca Marini, Alessio Salucci qualify eighth for Gulf 12 Hours
Valentino Rossi, Luca Marini and Alessio Salucci set to start Saturday's Gulf 12 Hours sportscar race from eighth on the grid.
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Oncu brothers escape serious injury in major road accident
Tech3 Moto3 rider Deniz Oncu and twin brother Can were both fortunate to escape serious injury in a major road traffic accident in Turkey.
CONFIRMED: Davide Brivio leaves Suzuki MotoGP ahead of F1 switch
Having won the MotoGP title, is Suzuki Ecstar confirms it is losing team manager Davide Brivio ahead of its championship defence in 2021
Fausto Gresini 'sedated but conscious', pneumonia still present
Fausto Gresini remains on a mechanical ventilator in the intensive care unit of a Bologna hospital as he battles 'severe respiratory insufficiency' caused by Covid 19.
Livio Suppo: Sometimes I miss MotoGP... If Suzuki call me, I will listen
Title-winning Ducati and Honda MotoGP team manager Livio Suppo says 'if Suzuki call me, I will listen', following Davide Brivio's shock departure.
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Suzuki: Davide Brivio's MotoGP departure 'shocking news'
Suzuki MotoGP project leader Shinichi Sahara has admitted the departure of team manager Davide Brivio, two months after leading the factory to its first premier-class title since 2000, came as 'shocking news'.
Remy Gardner: First win was 'weight off my shoulders'
Remy Gardner joined famous father Wayne as a motorcycle grand prix winner with an emotional victory in his 97th race start at the Portimao Moto2 season finale.
2021 Sepang MotoGP test plans 'proceeding', awaiting government go ahead
While awaiting final approval by the Malaysian Government, plans are currently 'proceeding' to hold next month's opening 2021 MotoGP tests and Petronas Yamaha team launch at Sepang.
Maverick Vinales' father launches WorldSSP300 team
Angel Vinales, father of MotoGP star Maverick, has launched a team to help develop young talent in the Superport 300 World Championship. Like Maverick, the new 'Vinales Racing Team' will be using Yamaha machinery, in the form of YZF-R3s. Riders are yet to be announced.
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'I'm about to cry!' - Pol Espargaro gets Repsol Honda MotoGP surprise
New Repsol Honda rider Pol Espargaro received a special surprise when, upon his return from training in the mountains of Andorra, he found an RC213V wearing his #44 waiting for him at home.
Doctor says MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini's condition 'serious' but 'stable'
Dr Nicola Cilloni of the Alberto Pizzardi Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in Bologna has provided the latest update on the condition of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini.
Consistency carried Suzuki from 'zero' to hero in MotoGP 2020
Despite scoring zero points in the opening round of the 2020 MotoGP season, Suzuki eventually established the speed and consistency that would carry them to the riders' and teams' titles.
MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini's condition 'slightly improving'
The latest update on the condition of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini confirms that the Italian, diagnosed with Covid 19 just before the Christmas break, was placed in a pharmacological coma after being moved from hospital in Imola to a specialised Covid ward in Bologna on December 30th.
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