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Misano MotoGP: Maverick Vinales returns in three-strong Aprilia line-up
Maverick Vinales returns to MotoGP action at Misano this weekend as part of a three-strong Aprilia line-up.
Energica to end MotoE involvement after 2022 season
Next season will be the last for Energica as the single manufacturer for the MotoE World Cup.
Misano MotoGP: Avintia apologises after mechanic submits fake Covid certificate
Avintia confirms one of it's team members was caught submitting 'a poorly modified version of a previous [Covid] test' certificate ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna MotoGP.
Emilia-Romagna MotoGP: Rossi set for ‘emotional, special’ final home race
This weekend will see MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi compete in his last MotoGP race at Misano; ‘The previous race in Misano was already a really emotional moment for me and, of course, this one will be a special race at home and I really hope the Italian fans can enjoy it’.
Emilia-Romagna MotoGP: Dovizioso ‘aiming to stay within the group’
While Andrea Dovizioso is not expecting a top ten finish at this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, the Italian is confident of ‘being more competitive and fighting with other riders’.
Weather to play into Petrucci's hands in 'emotional' final home MotoGP race?
Tech3 KTM boss Herve Poncharal; 'It could be the very last home MotoGP race for Danilo, which should be quite emotional. The weather, especially some wet conditions, could play in his favour.'
Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: WorldSBK, BSB, Misano 2 Preview
Episode 25 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen looks back at a big weekend for WorldSBK and BSB then ahead to the second Misano MotoGP round.
MotoGP Podcast: 'No-one will touch Rossi, but it's Marquez for raw speed'
Crash.net MotoGP podcast guest Michael Laverty shares his opinions on the two most dominant riders of the MotoGP era; Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez.
WADA: National anthems but no 'official' flags for Indonesia, Thailand
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says no national flags can 'officially' be flown for Indonesia or Thailand at events including MotoGP, applies 'immediately to any Thai/Indonesian athlete/driver and/or team'.
WADA: Indonesia, Thailand MotoGPs can go ahead despite 'non-compliance'
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tells Crash.net that 'if events have already been awarded, then [Indonesia and Thailand] may remain as hosts' for MotoGP and WorldSBK.
Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Special guest Michael Laverty
New Moto3 team owner Michael Laverty is a special guest on Episode 24 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts.
MotoGP: Bagnaia: I will not give up, but Quartararo remained the most constant
While hopes of a first MotoGP world championship for Francesco Bagnaia are slim due to Fabio Quartararo leading the Italian by 52 points - three races left, the Ducati rider ‘will not give up’.
Kevin Schwantz thought MotoGP season could have had a 'big turn' at Sachsenring
Kevin Schwantz thought Marc Marquez's Sachsenring win could have been a major turning point in the 2021 MotoGP season.
10,000 extra Misano fans for Valentino Rossi's MotoGP farewell
10,000 more fans allowed at second Misano MotoGP round, in time for Valentino Rossi's home farewell.
Indonesia confident WorldSBK, MotoGP will go ahead despite WADA ruling
Indonesia's National Anti-Doping Organization declared non-compliant by WADA, but Minister insists: 'please don't imagine Indonesia cannot hold international competitions'.
Austin MotoGP: Rossi: One of the most physical races of my career
Consistency rather than speed allows Valentino Rossi to salvage the final points during 'one of the most physically difficult races of my career'.
MotoGP plans record 21-rounds on provisional 2022 calendar
The MotoGP World Championship releases provisional calendar for the 2022 season.
Austin MotoGP: Pol Espargaro: I was hammering the front, a disaster race
Pol Espargaro's COTA MotoGP weekend went downhill after a promising Friday.
MotoGP Podcast: 'We're in trouble with these smaller classes'
Keith Huewen explains why a package of measures is needed after the latest example of dangerous riding in the Moto3 class resulted in a huge accident.
Austin MotoGP: Alex Rins 'struggled a lot, couldn't fight' at COTA
Suzuki's Alex Rins unable to repeat victory heroics on MotoGP's return to COTA.
Austin MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli: 'This is like a pre-season for us'
Franco Morbidelli keeps his eye on the long-term prize after a 'tough' last place at the Americas MotoGP.
Austin MotoGP: Martin ‘satisfied’ with top five, but long-lap ‘a bit unfair’
Although MotoGP rookie Jorge Martin secured yet another top five finish at COTA, the Pramac Ducati rider labels his late race penalty as ‘unfair’, while also costing him the chance to fight with Francesco Bagnaia.
Austin MotoGP: COTA win ‘very important, 450 podiums an amazing number’ - Puig
Marc Marquez’s seventh COTA MotoGP win clinches milestone 450th premier class podium for Repsol Honda; ‘It’s an amazing number and highlights the great history that Repsol and HRC have made together’, says Team Manager Alberto Puig.
Austin MotoGP: 'Stupid mistake' denies Nakagami 'easy' podium
Takaaki Nakagami sets a pace fast enough for a debut MotoGP podium after falling at COTA: 'The cost of that small mistake was massive'