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Marc Marquez out of MotoGP for another '2-3 months'
Injured world champion Marc Marquez will need another 'two or three months' recovery before he can return to MotoGP, Repsol Honda has announced.
Styrian MotoGP, Austria: Rossi: 'Two mistakes'
Valentino Rossi will start the Styrian MotoGP from just 14th on the grid after paying the price for 'two mistakes' on Saturday. The first was the costliest, sending the Monster Yamaha rider into Qualifying 1, where he then crashed out, ending his hopes of reaching Qualifying 2.
Styrian MotoGP: Point brake: 'Limit is really tight' for Petrucci
At 300km/h, a MotoGP bike is moving at over 80 metres per second. One of the difficulties faced by Danilo Petrucci during qualifying for the Styrian MotoGP was that a braking point difference of 4-5 metres cost him 0.2s in just two corners.
Styrian MotoGP: Surgery to front row to pit lane for bittersweet Zarco
Johann Zarco caps off an eventful seven days by surprising himself by qualifying on the front row even if he will need to start the Styrian MotoGP from the pit-lane
Styrian MotoGP, Austria: Vinales 'curious' to see if 'gamble' pays off
"It was always the same; good qualifying, but bad races," said Maverick Vinales, who is now curious to see if a set-up 'gamble' pays off in Sunday's Styrian MotoGP. "We need a setting that is maybe not incredible for one lap, but good for the race, to give me the chance to fight.
First front row for Nakagami, shoulders weight as Honda team leader
Takaaki Nakagami eyes a first MotoGP podium from his maiden MotoGP front row as he shoulders the unexpected responsibility as Honda's new team leader...
‘Pol on pole sounds good’ but Espargaro plays down Styrian win hopes
Pol Espargaro enjoys the play on words as he savours his and KTM's maiden pole position at the Red Bull Ring ahead of his 110th MotoGP race
Styrian MotoGP: First pole for Pol Espargaro, KTM as underdogs shine
Pol Espargaro powers to his and KTM's maiden pole position at his 110th attempt, as Takaaki Nakagami lands his own qualifying landmark for the Styran MotoGP in second
2020 Styrian MotoGP, Austria - Saturday LIVE!
Will Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati make it an Austrian double? Can KTM snatch home glory at the second attempt? Will Fabio Quartararo keep the world championship lead? And what will the weather do?
Mir quickest in Styrian MotoGP FP3 as Quartararo bounces back
Joan Mir goes quickest in the all-important FP3 session at the Red Bull Ring ahead of a resurgent Fabio Quartararo and Takaaki Nakagami
Styria MotoGP: Zarco won't appeal penalty, 'not confident' in Stewards
Johann Zarco will make his return to MotoGP action on Saturday morning, already knowing he will have a pit lane start for the Styrian MotoGP race.
Styrian MotoGP, Austria: Morbidelli: Nothing but friendship for Zarco
After the terrifying 300km/h accident with Johann Zarco last Sunday, Franco Morbidelli returned to the same Red Bull Ring circuit for Friday practice at the Styrian MotoGP.
Styrian MotoGP, Austria: Aleix: 'Real chance' for Dovi and Aprilia
If Aleix Espargaro has his way, Aprilia will be doing all they can to get Andrea Dovizioso on an RS-GP in 2021.
‘Great opportunity’ as Nakagami sets sights on maiden MotoGP podium
Takaaki Nakagami is targeting his first step upon a MotoGP podium at the Red Bull Ring this weekend after showing strong form for Honda in Styrian MotoGP FP1 and FP2
Pol Espargaro dominant for KTM in FP2, erratic Quartararo down in 14th
Pol Espargaro gives KTM the overnight advantage at home heading into FP3 and Qualifying for the Styrian MotoGP but leader Fabio Quartararo struggles down in 14th
2020 Styrian MotoGP, Austria - Friday LIVE!
Will Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati make it an Austrian double? Can KTM snatch home glory at the second attempt? Will Fabio Quartararo keep the world championship lead? And what will the weather do?
Austrian MotoGP: FIM Stewards penalise Zarco for Morbidelli incident
Having summoned Johann Zarco and Franco Morbidelli to a hearing on Thursday, and reviewed all available video evidence, the FIM MotoGP Stewards have penalised the Avintia rider.
Miller, Dovizioso retain Ducati advantage in Styrian MotoGP FP1
Jack Miller edges out Ducati counterpart Andrea Dovizioso by a mere 0.004s to head up FP1 for the Styrian MotoGP, the second of two events at the Red Bull Ring
MotoGP: Morbidelli: New images 'more nasty', sorry for Zarco comments
UPDATE: The FIM Stewards decision regarding last Sunday's accident involving Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco will be published tomorrow (Friday).
Styria MotoGP, Austria: Zarco: 'Many critics', sits out Friday
UPDATE: The FIM Stewards decision regarding last Sunday's accident involving Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco will be published tomorrow (Friday). To say it's been a difficult week for Johann Zarco would be an understatement.
Styrian MotoGP, Austria: Crutchlow, Smith think Zarco was going wide
After taking a closer look at the video footage of the Johann Zarco-Franco Morbidelli incident in last Sunday's Austrian MotoGP race, Cal Crutchlow said he has now revised his opinion.
Styria MotoGP, Austria: Pol stunned by reaction to Oliveira incident
Pol Espargaro was 'shocked' by the aftermath of last Sunday's Austrian MotoGP incident with KTM colleague Miguel Oliveira. The Spaniard said they both initially agreed it was a racing incident and apologised to each other.
Styria MotoGP: Wall extended, but Turns 2-3 'still not safe enough'
MotoGP's immediate reaction to Sunday's shocking accident between Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco has been to extend the tyre barrier and airfence on entry to Turn 3 (pictured) for this weekend's second Red Bull Ring event.
Quartararo: Title race wide open, eyes Styrian MotoGP podium
Fabio Quartararo is eyeing a return to the podium in the Styrian MotoGP after technical issues scuppered a better result at the Red Bull Ring a week ago