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Football-style transfers and relegations mooted to spice up MotoGP rider market
A transfer window and relegations - like those used in football - have been suggested to revolutionise the MotoGP rider market.
Valencia MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia: “Breathing space, but cannot relax”
Francesco Bagnaia’s 21-point MotoGP title lead over Jorge Martin gives him “a bit more breathing space” but is “not enough to relax” heading into this weekend’s Valencia showdown.
The ‘three stages’ to Fabio di Giannantonio’s MotoGP success
Fabio di Giannantonio’s crew chief Frankie Carchedi explains the three stages of progress that culminated in a fairytale MotoGP victory at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Valencia MotoGP: ‘Extra emotion’ as Franco Morbidelli heads for final Yamaha weekend
After five seasons as a Yamaha MotoGP rider, Franco Morbidelli will complete his final laps on an M1 at Valencia this weekend.
Qatar MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira’s appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed (for 2024)
The injured Miguel Oliveira will go into the off-season knowing he has to serve a Long Lap penalty upon his return to MotoGP action in 2024.
Valencia MotoGP: Tony Arbolino expects to test for Marc VDS, out of VR46 contention?
With the opening winter MotoGP test less than a week away, the identity of Marc Marquez’s Repsol Honda replacement is yet to be officially announced.
Valencia MotoGP: Alex Rins returns for LCR Honda farewell
Alex Rins has been given the go-ahead by doctors to make a return to MotoGP action at Valencia this weekend, his final event for LCR Honda.
Debate rages over “conspiracy theory” of Jorge Martin’s tyre criticism
Debate raged in the MotoGP paddock about whether Jorge Martin’s tyre complaints were valid.
Aleix Espargaro criticised for provocative Franco Morbidelli reply: “Feels like no-one has learned”
Aleix Espargaro has been criticised for continuing his spat with Franco Morbidelli.
‘Honda finalising Luca Marini contract clauses’ | “A bold move, see how it goes…”
Luca Marini finished the Qatar MotoGP on the podium but still had no fresh news on his expected move to Repsol Honda.
Valencia MotoGP: Marc Marquez: “It has been a year of ups and downs, emotions and difficult decisions”
Marc Marquez admits this weekend’s Valencia MotoGP will be ‘very emotional’ as he gets set for his last race in the Repsol Honda colours.
Toprak Razgatlioglu drops unexpected Repsol Honda hint, ‘can talk MotoGP contract after 2025’
Toprak Razgatlioglu claims he has been approached by a MotoGP team but that he’s tied into his current Superbike contract with BMW.
Qatar MotoGP: Ducati dismiss idea of using team orders ‘especially if a rider is faster’
Paolo Ciabatti claims Ducati don’t want team orders to be a factor in the 2023 MotoGP title fight.
Qatar MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio: “It’s just my second year, I think I’m doing everything on time”
Fabio Di Giannantonio says the possibility of losing out on a MotoGP ride next season leaves him ‘speechless’.
Qatar MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia: “Jorge Martin will have to attack, we are in the best position”
Francesco Bagnaia believes Jorge Martin will have to go on the attack at this weekend’s 2023 MotoGP season-finale.
Marc Marquez delivers intriguing money admission about Gresini move
Marc Marquez had already exclusively told us that rumours he would ride for Gresini Ducati for free were not true.
Fabio di Giannantonio storms back into contention for VR46 seat in 2024
Fabio di Giannantonio is back in the mix to stay in MotoGP next year.
Marc Marquez: “Wasn’t the usual Jorge Martin - what happened? I don’t dare say”
Marc Marquez noticed that Jorge Martin wasn’t his “usual” self at the Qatar MotoGP but hesitated to speculate why.
Qatar MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia: Weather a worry for Valencia title decider, 2023 hardest fight
In a near repeat of a year ago, Francesco Bagnaia will take a 21-point world championship lead into the Valencia MotoGP season finale.
Qatar MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio explains ‘Mapping 8’ message: “It was to make you confused!”
Many couldn’t believe their eyes when a ‘Mapping 8’ dashboard message flashed up for Fabio di Giannantonio in the closing stages of the Qatar MotoGP.
Qatar MotoGP: “Unacceptable” that Fabio di Giannantonio doesn’t have a 2024 MotoGP ride
Ducati sporting director Paolo Ciabatti says it is ‘unacceptable’ that Qatar winner Fabio di Giannantonio does not have a MotoGP ride for 2024.
Qatar MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro: “Everything was full of blood”
Aleix Espargaro’s eventful Qatar MotoGP weekend came to an early conclusion when the factory Aprilia rider retired on lap 6 of the grand prix.
Qatar MotoGP: Michelin responds to Jorge Martin’s comments: “We are looking at the data”
Michelin has pledged to trawl through Jorge Martin’s tyre data and report any findings after the Pramac rider’s claim that the 2023 MotoGP championship has been “decided by a bad tyre”.
Angry Aleix Espargaro: Franco Morbidelli “crossed a sacred line” by mentioning my family
Aleix Espargaro has escalated his war of words with Franco Morbidelli by claiming his rival has “crossed a sacred line”.