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MotoGP: Lorenzo: We’re one of favourites for victory
Jorge Lorenzo believes he should be considered among the favourites to collect the 25 points for a MotoGP race win on Sunday, after the Majorcan placed second overall in Friday’s free practice sessions at Misano.
MotoGP: Dovizioso questions team vote on British GP postponement
Andrea Dovizioso has questioned Dorna’s decision to allow MotoGP teams to vote on the postponement of the British Grand Prix, as he feels manufacturers may place their own interests ahead of the running of a race.
Espargaro adapting to new 'super different' Aprilia engine
Aleix Espargaro has conceded getting up to speed with the new Aprilia engine configuration made it a tricky Friday at Misano while also completing a debut day with his new crew chief.
Pol Espargaro: Power not pain the problem from the body
Pol Espargaro is confident he’ll be able to manage the pain during the Misano race but accepts he’ll be hampered by a lack of physical power on his Red Bull KTM on his return from injury.
MotoGP: Vinales: It’s easy to be consistent, on top
Friday’s on-track action at Misano confirmed enjoyment had returned to Maverick Viñales’ riding as he ended the first day of MotoGP free practice with the fourth quickest time, leading to to a belief that a podium on Sunday is well within reach.
MotoGP: Redding options narrow after Smith-Aprilia deal
Scott Redding hopes to have a decision on his future within the next week while his options narrow following Aprilia’s appointment of Bradley Smith as its test rider for next season.
Dovizioso doubles up ahead of Lorenzo for Ducati 1-2
Full MotoGP FP2 results from Misano
Misano MotoGP: Rossi declines Marquez handshake
UPDATE: Rossi later told Italian media :
Dovizioso leads FP1 at Misano with Marquez, Rossi off pace
Full MotoGP FP1 results from Misano
Misano MotoGP: Bradley Smith confirmed as Aprilia test rider
It has been officially confirmed that Bradley Smith will become an Aprilia MotoGP test rider next season.
MotoGP: MotoGP riders question Rabat replacement
When it was put to the reigning MotoGP world champion that the injured Tito Rabat was being replaced by 22-year old Christophe Ponsson in the Reale Avintia Ducati squad, Marc Marquez simply replied, ‘Who?’
MotoGP: Smith on verge of Aprilia testing role
Bradley Smith has revealed he is edging closer to confirming his role as Aprilia’s MotoGP test rider for 2019 while reiterating a aim of being a full-time presence in the paddock the following year.
Vinales: I found myself, my way to ride again
Maverick Viñales believes a small set-up change at a private test has allowed him to re-find the feeling that has been missing through most of 2018, and is hopeful he can continue his recent resurgence at the 13 th MotoGP round of the year.
MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro talks crew chief change, 2018 Aprilia problems
As reported , Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro will have a new crew chief from this weekend's San Marino MotoGP with Pietro Caprara parachuted in to replace Marcus Eschenbacher.
Pope praises sport during MotoGP visit
Pope Francis spoke of the importance of sport in shaping the lives of young people, during MotoGP's private visit to the Vatican on Wednesday.
Misano MotoGP: Rossi: 'We'll give it our all'
After missing last year's Misano MotoGP due to a broken leg in a training accident, Valentino Rossi will make a popular racing return in front of his local fans this weekend.
'I feel like an Australian diplomat!' - Miller meets the Pope
Jack Miller was one of five MotoGP riders given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday. And having met the Prime Minister of Thailand earlier this year, Miller joked he's starting to feel a bit like an Australian diplomat!
Dovizioso: Pity to lose Silverstone opportunity against Marquez
Andrea Dovizioso has confessed the cancellation of the British MotoGP round meant a major chance to cut down Marc Marquez’s world championship lead has been missed.
Misano MotoGP: Vinales: A very useful test in Aragon
Maverick Vinales was fastest in three of the track sessions leading up to the cancelled Silverstone MotoGP race, where he looked set to battle for what could have been a first MotoGP victory since Le Mans 2017.
Lorenzo 'in good shape' from Aragon test gains
Jorge Lorenzo says recent tests at Misano and Aragon put Ducati ‘in good shape’ for the final third of the MotoGP season as he hopes for trouble-free running after the cancellation of the British MotoGP last time out.
Abraham signs two-year deal with Avintia Ducati, gets GP18
Karel Abraham will switch to Reale Avintia Racing on a two-year deal and with contest the 2019 MotoGP world championship on the GP18-specification Ducati.
MotoGP: Simeon to ride Rabat’s GP17, Ponsson in at Avintia Ducati
Tito Rabat’s team-mate Xavier Simeon will compete on his Reale Avintia Ducati GP17 at the Misano round with Christophe Ponsson joining the team for his MotoGP debut.
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.