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Gigi: Ducati MotoGP innovations 'a team effort'
Under Gigi Dall’Igna's leadership, Ducati has introduced more (visible) technical innovations than any other MotoGP manufacturer.
Smith in line at Aprilia depending on Iannone’s FIM appeal hearing
With Andrea Iannone awaiting his fate following an FIM hearing over his anti-doping case, Bradley Smith is reportedly expected to step up if he is needed to replace the Italian rider.
Miller auctions MotoGP helmet for Australian bushfire crisis
Jack Miller has become the latest sports star to raise funds to help the victims of the Australian bushfire crisis by auctioning one of his 2018 MotoGP helmets.
Ducati: Petrucci dip in form after contract renewal a coincidence
Ducati’s sporting director Paolo Ciabatti says the entire team has faith in Danilo Petrucci rediscovering his early 2019 season form and dismissed his downturn in results as connected to his 2020 contract renewal.
Lecuona undergoes arm surgery
Iker Lecuona has undergone a successful surgery to his right arm for chronic exertional compartment syndrome as part of his preparations for his rookie MotoGP campaign with Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Aprilia preparing for “the new bike in Malaysia”
Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola heralds his team’s 2020 MotoGP bike as “an ambitious project” given the wide-ranging changes expected, with the new RS-GP set to be the machine with the biggest changes as it looks to close the performance gap to its rivals.
Espargaro: Real fruit of Pedrosa’s work will come this year
Pol Espargaro expects clear development gains from Dani Pedrosa’s test rider role will be felt at KTM in 2020.
Lorenzo: Test rider role one possibility on the table
Jorge Lorenzo says becoming a MotoGP test rider is “one of the possibilities I have on the table” as he weighs up his options since retiring from racing.
Alex Marquez names 2020 MotoGP target in Repsol Honda colours
Alex Marquez says his main target is to be top rookie in the 2020 MotoGP world championship in his first official appearance as a Repsol Honda rider.
MotoGP pays tribute to Gary McLaren
MotoGP has led the tributes to Gary McLaren who died during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Thailand.
Suzuki: ‘Sunday Boy’ Rins needs to qualify better
Suzuki Project Leader Shinichi Sahara concedes his team’s 2019 results didn’t reflect expectations despite two wins for Alex Rins and pinpoints key areas to improve for both his riders and with the development of the GSX-RR.
Lorenzo moving closer to Yamaha MotoGP test rider role?
Jorge Lorenzo might only be one month into his MotoGP retirement but focus on his future is already dominating the next pivotal move within the paddock.
MotoGP: Rossi 'meticulous' on Mercedes F1 debut
Mercedes F1 Motorsports Strategy Director James Vowles has praised the 'meticulous' approach taken by Valentino Rossi during his recent debut in the team's title-winning 2017 car.
MotoGP teams would consider two-day race weekend
The MotoGP calendar will reach a record 20-races next season, with the debut of Finland's KymiRing circuit. And it won't stop there. Following the F1 model of more races, the MotoGP calendar is tipped to reach 22 grands prix within the next few years.
MotoGP: Aleix: Dovizioso is my favourite rider!
Aleix Espargaro has raced against the likes of Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez - not to mention his own brother Pol - during his time in MotoGP.
2019 MotoGP spectators: Thailand top, Argentina up, Silverstone drop
For the second year in succession, the Thai MotoGP pulled in the biggest weekend crowd of the season. After making its MotoGP debut in 2018, the Buriram event shrugged off any 'year-two' blues by boasting a further 4,120 spectators for a weekend total of 226,655 fans.
MotoGP: January 7 for Iannone 'B sample' verdict?
Andrea Iannone's MotoGP future could become clearer on January 7.
Rins rates his 2019 MotoGP season and Suzuki’s progress
Alex Rins has given himself 8.5 out of 10 for his 2019 MotoGP campaign with Suzuki having gone through ‘ecstasy’ highs with his maiden wins along with the lows of an inconsistent season.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: I'll be back in the paddock…
Jorge Lorenzo may have retired from MotoGP, but the five-time world champion has revealed he will be back in the paddock again.
Only Marquez can be successful on Honda? 'Idea not fact'
One of the unique factors surrounding Marc Marquez's latest MotoGP title triumph was that no other Honda rider won a race this season.
Rossi: Munoz 'new generation' of chief mechanic
Valentino Rossi has denied that a lack of morale on his side of the factory Yamaha garage was behind a change of crew chief for the 2020 MotoGP season. Instead, Rossi explained that 'the bigger problem is the results'.
Iannone provisionally suspended for failing FIM drugs test
Andrea Iannone has been provisionally suspended by the FIM for failing a doping test during this year’s Malaysian MotoGP.
Iannone: Suspension a surprise, confident of “positive conclusion”
Andrea Iannone has responded to his FIM provisional suspension for failing a drugs test by explaining he’s had no communication with officials and remains confident of overturning the decision.
2020 MotoE rider line-up announced
The 2020 MotoE entry list has been officially published with 18 riders and 12 teams revealed including defending champion Matteo Ferrari.