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Misano MotoGP: New crew chief for Aleix Espargaro
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro will have a new crew chief at this weekend's Misano MotoGP round. Pietro Caprara, technical director and crew chief at the Sky VR46 team before joining Aprilia, is to take over from Marcus Eschenbacher for the remainder of the season.
Misano MotoGP: Marquez: We'll try and add a good memory to the list
The cancellation of Silverstone means MotoGP champion Marc Marquez holds an unchanged 59-point advantage over Valentino Rossi heading into this weekend's Misano round.
Provisional 2019 MotoGP calendar announced
MotoGP has released its provisional 2019 calendar, which confirms that - with both Finland and now Mexico pushed back until at least 2020 - there will be no new events next season.
MotoGP: Rabat: My leg twisted like an S
Tito Rabat has opened up on his accident suffered during the final practice session at the British MotoGP when he was struck by Franco Morbidelli’s bike and suffered a triple leg fracture which ‘twisted like an S’.
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Biaggi, Capirossi back on track at Mugello in Aprilia Racers Day
Former world champions Max Biaggi and Loris Capirossi returned to track action at Mugello with the Aprilia Racers Days event.
Zarco fears missing Misano test could hurt target hopes
Johann Zarco says he will continue to target the top five at Misano but concedes missing out on the recent test at the Italian track may hamper his efforts for Monster Yamaha Tech 3.
Owens hopeful of second GP chance after Silverstone cancellation
British Supersport star Josh Owens is aiming to get a second chance at his Moto2 debut after his wild-card entry to the British round was canned by Silverstone track issues in the wet.
MotoGP: Aprilia test role would be good for Smith
Aleix Espargaro would welcome the arrival of Bradley Smith as an Aprilia test and wild-card rider in 2019. The struggling Italian factory is among the teams looking to boost its development programme by signing a test rider with proven MotoGP speed and experience.
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'They listened' - Mexican MotoGP delayed until 2020
After a negative reception from the riders , Mexico is no longer expected on next month's provisional 2019 Moto
MotoGP: Ducati questions rider meeting communication
Ducati has officially commented on the decision to cancel all three grand prix races on Sunday at Silverstone, stating it was “totally in agreement” with the call, but team manager Davide Tardozzi has questioned the communication regarding the crucial meeting between Race Direction and MotoGP rid
British MotoGP: Silverstone surface changed ‘from March to July’
Following the dramatic cancellation of the British MotoGP, FIM safety representative Franco Uncini says the Silverstone’s resurfaced track changed between his inspection at the start of the year to this weekend and hopes for answers following an investigation.
Webb: British MotoGP cancellation a unique situation
MotoGP race director Mike Webb is hopeful the ‘unique’ cancellation of the British round due to track surface problems triggered by heavy rain will be avoided in the future.
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Riders respond to British MotoGP cancellation
The official statements from riders and team managers following the cancellation of Sunday's British MotoGP.
British MotoGP: Marquez: There was no way
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was one of the few riders to hold a media scrum after the decision to cancel Sunday's British MotoGP at Silverstone.
MotoGP: Crutchlow ‘devastated’ by British GP cancellation
Cal Crutchlow described his mood as “disappointed” and “devastated” after the British Grand Prix which he had designs on winning was cancelled due to a track surface that was unable to drain standing water successfully.
British MotoGP cancellation triggers investigation into new asphalt
MotoGP race director Mike Webb says Silverstone’s new asphalt with insufficient drainage caused of the cancellation of the British round which has sparked an investigation.
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MotoGP: Silverstone ‘really confident about future of MotoGP’
The weather may have led to a first full-programme cancellation in the MotoGP era, but Silverstone Managing Director Stuart Pringle remains “really confident” the circuit will host the series in future years.
Statement from Silverstone after British MotoGP cancellation
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle has released the following statement following the cancellation of Sunday's British MotoGP.
British MotoGP: Poncharal 'disappointed' Monday race was rejected
Herve Poncharal, Monster Yamaha Tech3 team manager and IRTA president, was disappointed that the option of moving the doomed British MotoGP race to Monday was rejected.
British MotoGP cancelled due to weather conditions
The British MotoGP has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions and safety concerns at Silverstone with heavy rain causing a washout.
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MotoGP: Silverstone responds to track surface concerns
Silverstone Managing Director Stuart Pringle has contested claims the circuit’s new track surface was at fault for an incident-packed end to MotoGP FP4 that led to riders expressing concerns of the running of Sunday’s race in seriously wet conditions.
MotoGP: Vinales, Dovizioso, Marquez quickest in warm-up
The downpour hasn’t arrived… Yet. The MotoGP field had the chance to run the Silverstone circuit in the dry on Sunday morning before the expected deluge arrives, with Maverick Viñales posting the fastest time of the 20-minute session.
MotoGP: Race Direction explains British MotoGP schedule change
Mike Webb, MotoGP Race Director, has explained the thinking behind Sunday’s schedule change for the British Grand Prix and stated he will do everything within his means to ensure all three races are run.
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