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Aprilia option for Jorge Martin? “Aleix Espargaro told me I’d adapt well…”
Jorge Martin could adapt well to the Aprilia bike, he has revealed that he was told by Aleix Espargaro.
New MotoGP chief Dan Rossomondo in talks for major expansion in USA
Dan Rossomondo, MotoGP’s new chief commercial officer who joined from the NBA, is already trying to significantly grow the championship in the USA.
Franco Morbidelli sees himself on a MotoGP bike “for sure”, even if it's not a Yamaha
Franco Morbidelli would like to remain a factory Yamaha MotoGP rider in 2024, but says if he has to leave then staying in the premier class is his main objective.
MotoGP Mugello: Marc Marquez: “Time to get back to work”
With his MotoGP win drought now approaching 600 days, Marc Marquez is ready to “get back to work” at Mugello this weekend.
MotoGP Mugello: "Question mark" as Miguel Oliveira heads to Italy
After missing Le Mans due to injuries, Miguel Oliveira and RNF Aprilia team-mate Raul Fernandez are both planning to make MotoGP comebacks at Mugello this weekend.
Former MotoGP race winner Toni Elias retires: ‘Today was my last dance, my last race’
Former MotoGP race winner and Moto2 champion Toni Elias announced his surprise retirement from racing following a fifth place in Sunday’s Road America Superbike race.
Ducati MotoGP team to join WorldSBK squad with yellow livery at Misano
Ducati will hope to continue the winning streak for its special yellow Misano WorldSBK livery when the factory MotoGP team takes to the same track for the San Marino Grand Prix.
Ducati CEO slams Marc Marquez rumours: “He’s not right for us”
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali has slammed shut the door to recruiting Marc Marquez.
Franco Morbidelli: Superbike? Not yet!
With rumours of Toprak Razgatlioglu taking over Franco Morbidelli’s Yamaha MotoGP ride extinguished by the Turkish star’s BMW move, might Morbidelli now be a contender to succeed Razgatlioglu in WorldSBK?
MotoGP: Another Ducati injury before Mugello…
While Ducati Lenovo should finally be back to full rider strength for their home Italian MotoGP at Mugello, with Enea Bastianini re-joining Francesco Bagnaia, there’s been a new injury for another member of the team.
Pol Espargaro close to MotoGP return – but not Mugello
Pol Espargaro will not return to MotoGP action in this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.
Francesco Bagnaia lands a role in new Disney film
Francesco Bagnaia has landed a role to star in a new Disney film.
Luca Marini opens up on Valentino Rossi’s role - and why “you have to be brave” at VR46
Luca Marini has admitted it is harder to receive Valentino Rossi’s crucial words of wisdom now the legend has retired.
How today’s MotoGP rider salaries compare to Valentino Rossi’s big-money deals
Valentino Rossi has been retired for two years but remains the benchmark for earnings in MotoGP.
MotoGP 2024 rider market - all the rumours about every big move...
The 2024 MotoGP rider line-up is being considered by every manufacturer, with contracts expiring and admiring glances being exchanged. Here is every rumour and report about every rider's future.
Ducati boss on signing Marc Marquez: “He wouldn’t agree to go to an unofficial team”
Gigi Dall’Igna gave a jovial answer when asked if Ducati would try to recruit Marc Marquez.
‘Nobody has had the superiority of Marc Marquez at Jerez 2020’
It ended in disaster, but Marc Marquez’s charge through the MotoGP field at Jerez 2020 remains one of the most impressive things Herve Poncharal has witnessed in grand prix racing, "I couldn’t believe my eyes".
MotoGP: Luca Marini “surprised” by Dani Pedrosa praise, “he was a point of reference for me”
Luca Marini says he was surprised by Dani Pedrosa’s high praise after the pair’s battle at the Spanish MotoGP.
MotoGP: Gigi Dall’Igna provides update on when Ducati could announce 2024 riders
Gigi Dall’Igna claims negotiations will take place between Mugello and Sachsenring to determine their full 2024 MotoGP rider line-up.
MotoGP: Maverick Vinales puts Le Mans behind him and claims “expectation is to win” at Mugello
Maverick Vinales has admitted that the expectation from himself and Aprilia is to fight for wins during the upcoming MotoGP races.
MotoGP: Aprilia rule out Pedro Acosta move and confirm no rider changes planned for 2024
Aprilia CEO, Massimo Rivola, has confirmed that Aprilia plans to make no changes to its MotoGP rider line-up next season.
Pol Espargaro “itching” to make MotoGP return, all-important medical check next week
Pol Espargaro will find out next week whether he can return to MotoGP action for the first time since his horror crash at Portimao.
Augusto Fernandez says “idol” Valentino Rossi “meant more” but “I want to ride like Marc Marquez”
Augusto Fernandez grew up idolising Valentino Rossi but now hones his riding style on Marc Marquez, who he rates as “the best”.
Keith Huewen listener Qs: Miller, Quartararo, MotoGP in the USA and more!
This week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen is dedicated to answering listener questions.