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Dani Pedrosa: “Marc Marquez can dismantle Ducati’s plans”
Marc Marquez’s “special ability” to overcome Honda’s problems to fight for the MotoGP championship will be a problem for Ducati, Dani Pedrosa predicts.
Revealed: Honda’s role in the Marquez-Alzamora split
Honda were at the centre of Marc Marquez’s shock split with his long-time associate Emilio Alzamora, according to a veteran MotoGP manager.
Quartararo chasing Rossi? “Won’t ride in 20 years, don’t have to break records”
Fabio Quartararo has proclaimed “I want to be a legend of this sport” - but that doesn’t mean he plans to chase Valentino Rossi’s records.
“Iannone will be offered a return - ask Rossi if you can be fast at 35!”
Andrea Iannone will make a comeback at the end of 2023, claims his ex-manager, who likened his “crazy talent” to Valentino Rossi.
Marc Marquez ‘surprised’ by rivals during ‘emotional’ slowdown lap
Being popular amongst his peers has never been a top priority for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez.
Behind-the-scenes: Honda’s big changes in their garage
Honda have been busy making significant personnel changes inside their garage to avoid another disastrous MotoGP season.
“Does MotoGP benefit from several winners? We need a super-champion”
Seven different riders had their moment of glory by winning a MotoGP race in 2022.
Valentino Rossi’s old boss: “Yamaha don’t understand; different to 20 years ago”
Davide Brivio, the man behind Valentino Rossi’s glory, has bemoaned how Yamaha and Honda have fallen so far behind European manufacturers - and has detailed how they can readdress the balance.
The one non-MotoGP race Marc Marquez wants to try...
Marc Marquez has admitted the Dakar Rally is a race he would be willing to try his hand at after his MotoGP career ends.
‘I’ll get my leathers!’ - Zarco’s surprise passenger ride on Ducati two-seater
When Johann Zarco saw his Pramac team members lining up for a ride on the Ducati two-seater, on the eve of last October’s Malaysian MotoGP weekend, he jumped into his leathers and joined the queue!
Marquez “must choose between titles or money” - the future “is red”
Marc Marquez must make a decision to prioritise his mega-money contracts or more MotoGP championships, says Jorge Lorenzo.
Marquez defends Puig: People speak bull****, he doesn’t care if you’re a champ
Marc Marquez has launched a defence of under-fire Alberto Puig by insisting his raw honesty is important for Honda’s revival.
Who is your toughest rival in MotoGP? “Jack Miller…”
Jack Miller is probably the toughest rival for many of MotoGP’s riders, and he might be even tougher on track if he is revitalised next year by a move to KTM.
Manel Arroyo leaves Chief Commercial Officer role at Dorna
MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports has announced that Manel Arroyo is to leave his role as Chief Commercial Officer.
Yamaha: Frankie ‘fast, but he has to rediscover himself’ - Exclusive
From Brno 2020 to Jerez 2021, Franco Morbidelli stood on the MotoGP podium six times in 16 races, including three victories on his way to title runner-up in the shortened 'Covid' season.
Valentino Rossi confirms return to four-wheel racing this weekend
Valentino Rossi will compete in the Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai on January 14, his 24 Hours Series debut.
Quartararo’s secret to taming Yamaha M1: “Whining only makes it worse”
Fabio Quartararo believes he has “no real advantage” on the Yamaha M1 - and has explained the moment in 2022 when his mind-set changed to tackle his infuriating bike.
MotoGP riders “freak out” over Sprint races: “No bonus? We won’t race”
MotoGP riders will “freak out” and a “mess will break out” unless they are paid bonuses to compete in Sprint races, says Enea Bastianini’s manager.
Monster Yamaha chooses Jakarta for 2023 MotoGP unveiling
The Monster Yamaha team has revealed that Jakarta, Indonesia will be the venue for its 2023 MotoGP team launch on January 17th.
Bradl might change his mind about WorldSBK if ‘I tried the Ducati’
Stefan Bradl admits a return to WorldSBK is unlikely and that it would take a very good opportunity to prise him away from his role as Repsol Honda’s MotoGP test rider.
Zarco splits from supervisor Bayle - not for the first time…
Johann Zarco is no longer working with his supervisor Jean Michel Bayle.
Marquez trusts Honda ‘completely’ after going ‘a bit off course’
Three wins over the last three MotoGP seasons is far from the usual standards set by Repsol Honda and Marc Marquez, with the latter averaging eight wins per season prior to 2020.
The six-figure cost of four-wheel toy Aleix Espargaro rewarded himself with
Aleix Espargaro has shown off his immaculate new supercar worth more than £130,000.
Quartararo on Yamaha future: “I had alternatives - don’t be afraid of change”
Fabio Quartararo has revealed that he had the chance to quit Yamaha - and insists he doesn’t fear “change”.