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MotoGP: Pol Espargaro on KTM rider dilemma: “It’s not my problem”
Pol Espargaro is confident that he will remain part of KTM’s MotoGP plans next season, not only because he has a contract, but because he’s also ‘fast enough’ to warrant staying.
Marc Marquez on an MV Agusta? Giacomo Agostini: “I'll be his coach”
The theory that Marc Marquez could ride an MV Agusta has thrilled Giacomo Agostini, whose glory days came on the famous bike.
MotoGP Austria: Francesco Bagnaia: Tyre pressure limits “make the race a bit less intense”
Francesco Bagnaia says tyre pressure limits are causing some MotoGP races to be less exciting.
Tony Arbolino out of contention for MotoGP switch after signing new Moto2 deal
Tony Arbolino will not jump up to MotoGP in 2024 after signing a new one-year deal with Elf Marc VDS Racing.
MotoGP Austria: Marco Bezzecchi on his future: “I’ll ask Valentino Rossi for a raise”
Marco Bezzecchi joked about needing a raise from MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi after securing yet another podium at the Austrian Grand Prix.
MotoGP Austria: Takaaki Nakagami: Johann Zarco signing ‘very positive’ as he confirms own LCR Honda future
Takaaki Nakagami believes Johann Zarco will be a great addition to Honda while also admitting he plans to stay at the LCR Honda team for the 2024 MotoGP season.
Alex Marquez: Zarco to Honda? "Good luck! With all respect…It's risky, but you never know"
“Good luck! I say that with all respect” - that was Alex Marquez’s response to the news that Johann Zarco is leaving Ducati for Honda in MotoGP next season.
MotoGP Austria: Marc Marquez: “I had dinner with Red Bull and KTM, Pit Beirer was also there”
Marc Marquez had dinner with KTM’s top brass and Red Bull during the Austrian MotoGP weekend, but re-confirms ‘I have a contract with Honda’.
Valentino Rossi’s critical verdict on Stewards after Jorge Martin ruling in Austrian MotoGP sprint race
Valentino Rossi was not impressed by the MotoGP Stewards’ handling of Jorge Martin in Austria.
Jake Dixon, Tony Arbolino extend Moto2 deals?
Pedro Acosta might prove to be the only rookie in MotoGP next season with a report that Tony Arbolino and Jake Dixon have extended their contracts in Moto2.
LCR Honda officially confirms Johann Zarco for MotoGP 2024
LCR Honda has officially confirmed that Johann Zarco will join its MotoGP team, on a two-year deal.
MotoGP Austria: Brad Binder: Ducati “have nothing on us with new tyre”
Brad Binder is convinced KTM can fight Ducati for a MotoGP title if they solve their spinning when rear tyre grip fades.
MotoGP Austria: Jack Miller plans return to Ducati-style set up, ‘like putting on an old boot’
Rear grip problems at the Austrian MotoGP convinced Jack Miller that he should return to his usual style of bike set-up at KTM.
MotoGP Austria: 'Not my fault' - Jorge Martin maintains innocence | Montmelo ‘key for championship’
Jorge Martin fears time is running out to fight for the 2023 MotoGP title after losing more ground to Francesco Bagnaia at the Red Bull Ring.
MotoGP Austria: Ducati admit Marco Bezzecchi ‘deserves factory bike’ but their hands are tied
Ducati have again reiterated that Marco Bezzecchi deserves a factory bike for the 2024 MotoGP season but that he must move to Pramac for that to happen.
MotoGP Austria: Maverick Vinales: “It’s mandatory to improve race starts, I am doing all that I can”
Maverick Vinales says ‘it’s mandatory’ that Aprilia helps deliver him with better race starts after losing out on two potential podiums due to dreadful starts at the Austrian MotoGP.
Theory touted that KTM want Marc Marquez on an MV Agusta
KTM reportedly want to sign Marc Marquez and give him a rebranded MV Agusta in 2025.
Valentino Rossi pinpoints the bike that can save Franco Morbidelli’s career
Valentino Rossi has called for Pramac Ducati to sign up Franco Morbidelli.
KTM riders get feisty in battle for seats: “I have a contract, zero worry!”
KTM have five riders contracted for only four bikes next year - creating confusion about who will stay and who will go.
MotoGP Austria: Aleix Espargaro started with tyre ‘almost flat’ after record pressure, dull racing ‘down to track’
After reaching ‘our record’ front tyre pressure in Saturday’s Sprint, Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro lined up for Sunday’s Austrian MotoGP with his front tyre ‘almost flat’.
MotoGP Austria: Brad Binder to Francesco Bagnaia: “You bastards did something on the start!”
After losing out on the holeshot to Francesco Bagnaia in both Red Bull Ring races, Brad Binder was certain Ducati has developed something new for their MotoGP race starts.
MotoGP Austria: Fabio Quartararo: Francesco Bagnaia ‘unstoppable’, a bit ‘Verstappen’
The 2023 season may only have reached its halfway point in Austria but Fabio Quartararo doubts anyone can prevent Francesco Bagnaia becoming MotoGP’s first repeat champion since Marc Marquez in 2019.
MotoGP Austria: Marc Marquez ‘welcomes’ Johann Zarco to Honda, but ‘Mir and Rins also came from a good bike’
Marc Marquez would 'welcome' the Ducati experience Johann Zarco can bring to Honda in MotoGP next season, but warned Alex Rins and Joan Mir also came from a good bike and that the RCV's main weakness is already known.
KTM bid for fifth bike rejected - this is the new plan to solve rider headache
KTM’s hope to have a fifth bike on the 2024 MotoGP grid has been extinguished.