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Indonesian MotoGP: 'Alex, jump!' - Rins in hot seat with bike in flames
Alex Rins found himself in the hot seat at Mandalika on Saturday, when his Suzuki GSX-RR burst into flames during MotoGP final practice.
Indonesian MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo claims pole, Marc Marquez crashes twice
For the second time in two days Fabio Quartararo set a new Mandalika MotoGP lap record as he became the first-ever pole sitter at the Indonesian circuit.
MotoGP FP4 red-flagged after Alex Rins' Suzuki catches fire
Final practice for the Indonesian MotoGP has been red-flagged after just five minutes due to a fiery incident for Suzuki's Alex Rins.
Indonesian MotoGP: Brad Binder: Ideal line 'super-small', passing 'sketchy'
Eighth place in Friday practice at the Indonesian MotoGP means Brad Binder is provisionally on course for direct access to Qualifying 2.
Indonesian MotoGP: Marc Marquez fastest in damp FP3, but Q1 appearance confirmed
Despite dominating a damp Mandalika MotoGP FP3, Marc Marquez will need to go through Q1 after being unable to claim a top ten finish on combined times.
Yamaha explains opposition to MotoGP ride-height devices
Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis thinks a decision on the future of ride-height devices will be made before the end of this weekend's Indonesian MotoGP.
Indonesian MotoGP: Dovizioso doing 'double the amount of work' aboard RNF Yamaha
Despite grip being 'better than the test', three-time MotoGP runner-up Andrea Dovizioso claims to still be doing 'double the amount of work' wanted in order to learn the 2022 M1 Yamaha.
Indonesian MotoGP: 'Nothing positive about FP2' says Joan Mir
After failing to capitalise on its race winning potential in Qatar, day-one of the Mandalika MotoGP was another difficult day for the Japanese manufacturer as Joan Mir could only manage 20th place.
Indonesian MotoGP: Marc Marquez 22nd - 'Not the time for a crash'
A fast accident at the end of FP2 for the Indonesian MotoGP left Marc Marquez in just 22nd place heading into Saturday, with team-mate Pol Espargaro also in danger of a place in Qualifying 1.
Indonesian MotoGP: Quartararo overcomes FP1 'disaster', is Morbidelli back?
Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli were in fine form as they secured a Monster Energy Yamaha 1-2 during the second Mandalika MotoGP practice session.
Indonesian MotoGP: Why Bagnaia's 21st place was still his 'best day of the year'
Francesco Bagnaia finished Friday practice for the Indonesian MotoGP buried down in 21st place, but insisted it had been his 'best day of the year'.
Indonesian MotoGP: No question Mandalika track is 'ready to race' - Jack Miller
Sixth fastest on day-one of the Mandalika MotoGP, Jack Miller believes the Indonesian circuit’s new asphalt has made it ‘100% ready to race’.
Moto2: Pedro Acosta penalised for yellow flag fall
After being forced to fight his way through the field due to a turn one incident in Qatar, Moto2 star rookie Pedro Acosta will have a penalty to overcome in Sunday's Mandalika round.
Indonesian MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo leads factory Yamaha 1-2 with new lap record
After struggling in FP1, MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo set a new lap record to lead a factory Yamaha 1-2 in Mandalika.
Indonesian MotoGP: Pol Espargaro sets the pace in first-ever Mandalika practice
Pol Espargaro continued his impressive form from last month’s Mandalika test as the Repsol Honda rider claimed top spot during the Indonesian circuit’s first-ever MotoGP practice session.
'Insane heat!' Why Indonesian MotoGP will be 'crazy, complicated'
'What we will find this weekend is crazy' - MotoGP riders face an unknown track surface, special tyre casing not seen since 2018 and 'insane heat' at Mandalika.
Marc Marquez takes aim at those who say MotoGP is not a 'real sport'
Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez has shut down any talk of MotoGP riders not being 'a real athlete'.
Indonesian MotoGP: Marc Marquez names Brad Binder among key rivals
Marc Marquez is expecting Repsol Honda team-mate Pol Espargaro to be one of the favourites for victory at the first ever Mandalika MotoGP, while Espargaro himself believes a fightback from factory Ducati riders is on the cards.
Indonesian MotoGP: Bastianini unfazed by pressure, 'top five is my target'
MotoGP championship leader Enea Bastianini has outlined the top five as his main target for the 2022 season, despite starting with a win in Qatar.
Indonesian MotoGP: Luca Marini says Valentino Rossi will 'maybe bring us magic'
Luca Marini will revert to his Mandalika MotoGP test settings this weekend after enduring an opening round 'disaster' in Qatar.
Indonesian MotoGP: Joan Mir: I was never able to go into 'attack mode'
Suzuki riders Joan Mir and Alex Rins went into the season-opening Qatar race tipped as favourites by many of their MotoGP rivals.
MotoGP riders ecstatic to be in Indonesia, Espargaro feels 'like a Rockstar'
As MotoGP gets set for its first Indonesian race in 25 years, Pol Espargaro was one of 16 riders to ride through the streets of Jakarta, which he described as 'being like a Rockstar'.
Indonesian MotoGP: Zarco: Ducati starts 'super-fast' but 'two times out of ten'
Among the surprises of an eventful season-opening MotoGP race in Qatar was the relatively tardy getaway from the grid by the 2022 Ducatis.
Indonesian MotoGP: Quartararo: The real Yamaha is the one you saw in Qatar
Fabio Quartararo remains unconvinced at Yamaha's chances for this weekend's inaugural Mandalika MotoGP after claiming his current M1 machine is the 'real one', and one where nothing new is expected.