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Dunlop confirms Suzuki MotoGP test
Michael Dunlop will travel to Malaysia to test for the factory Ecstar Suzuki MotoGP squad at Sepang before the first official test on the 28-30 January.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Satellite Suzuki, Aprilia, KTM - will it happen?
Since 2016 and the departure of IodaRacing (Aprilia), the only satellite machines on the MotoGP grid have been provided by Ducati, Honda and Yamaha.
MotoGP: Dorna pondering future ‘city race’
Carmelo Ezpeleta has discussed the possibility of holding a new MotoGP race within a city, with part of the track making use of a public road for the main straight.
MotoGP: Hernandez to stand in for Tech 3 at Sepang?
Yonny Hernandez appears to be the favourite to stand in for the Tech 3 Yamaha team at the upcoming MotoGP test at Sepang as team boss Hervé Poncharal continues the search for a full-time replacement for Jonas Folger.
MotoGP: ‘They can’t fall asleep if Mika is there’
KTM Motorsport director Pit Beirer has revealed the factory offered test rider Mika Kallio “a very respectful test rider contract” on top of a bonus to ensure the Finn remained in his current role for the 2018 season.
MotoGP: Rider clashes not a worry for Ducati
Ducati’s Paolo Ciabatti isn’t envisioning a return to awkward relations between his factory riders 2018 after stating he expects both Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo to challenge for the MotoGP world championship.
Jonas Folger to miss 2018 MotoGP season
Just one week before the start of testing, Jonas Folger has announced the shock news that he will not race in the 2018 MotoGP season.
Pramac Racing secures new title sponsor Alma on three-year deal
Pramac Racing Ducati has announced a new title sponsorship deal with Alma for the next three seasons in MotoGP.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: Four eyes are better than two…
Jorge Lorenzo, whose partnership with Wilco Zeelenberg began what is now termed a MotoGP 'rider coach', believes feedback from Alex Debon will compliment that of Michele Pirro in 2018.
No change to MotoGP fairing rules
The guidelines by which MotoGP technical director Danny Aldridge decides on the legality of the new generation of downforce fairings will not change in 2018.
Rossi, Hamilton, Mercedes all get Laureus nomination nods
Valentino Rossi, Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team have all been given Laureus nominations for 2017 awards.
MotoGP: Morbidelli, Bagnaia and Mir on Ducati’s radar
Ducati is keeping tabs on Franco Morbidelli and Francesco Bagnaia – two of Italy’s most exciting prospects – as well as Moto3 world champion Joan Mir, as the factory seeks out the latest budding star for its ‘Junior’ MotoGP team, according to Paolo Ciabatti.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: Now we believe we can do it
Jorge Lorenzo was in little doubt: 2017, a season in which the Majorcan toiled before gradually finding his way, confirmed he and Ducati possess the potential to scale the dizzying heights of his glory years at Yamaha and claim a fourth MotoGP world championship.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: We'll know if we get it right
It's no secret that Ducati's main goal for the GP18 is to reduce the mid-corner turning difficulties, which harmed its hopes at several circuits last season, especially Phillip Island.
MotoGP: Ducati will try to keep 'amazing' Dovizioso, Lorenzo line-up
Ducati is in an 'amazing' situation heading into the 2018 MotoGP season, with both its riders capable of fighting for the world championship.
MotoGP Video: Dall’Igna: More power, more parts to come for 2018 Ducati
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna spoke about the changes his team have made for the 2018 Ducati MotoGP machine during the team's launch in Bologna today. The Italian also confirmed that the final version will not be ready for the forthcoming Sepang test.
WATCH LIVE: 2018 Ducati MotoGP launch!
The Live video stream of the 2018 Ducati MotoGP launch can be seen below...
2018 Ducati MotoGP launch - Today!
Ducati will become the first manufacturer to hold a 2018 MotoGP team launch when reigning title runner-up Andrea Dovizioso and former champion Jorge Lorenzo present the GP18 in Bologna later today (Monday).
MotoGP: Alberto Puig named Repsol Honda team manager
Alberto Puig is to fill the vacancy left by Livio Suppo's departure by taking over as Repsol Honda team manager.
MotoGP: 'Smart' Marquez 'studies where to take risks'
Marc Marquez famously won the 2017 MotoGP World Championship despite a staggering 27 falls during the season, plus some astonishing saves. That accident tally was ten higher than any of his previous MotoGP seasons and exceeded only by rookie Sam Lowes.
MotoGP: 2018 marks start of compulsory airbags
As announced in late 2016 , riders in all classes of the MotoGP World Championship will be required to wear leather fitted with airbag systems from the start of this season.
MotoGP: KTM 'can do it in steel'
KTM went their own way during an impressive debut MotoGP season, initially entering the RC16 with a unique frame, suspension and engine firing-order compared to the other factories.
MotoGP: Lorenzo 'made huge effort to change'
Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi has praised the 'huge effort' made by superstar signing Jorge Lorenzo to adapt to the Desmosedici.
MotoGP: Crutchlow: 'On the pace' Pirro important for Ducati
Honda's MotoGP project would benefit from a fast test rider with similar pace to Ducati's Michele Pirro.