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KTM’s dream of two extra bikes (and Marc Marquez?) is shut down
A MotoGP grid expansion for 2024 - which KTM hoped could enable them to have two extra bikes amid being linked with Marc Marquez - has been ruled out.
MotoGP Assen: Marco Bezzecchi: “I didn’t want to throw everything in the bin”
Marco Bezzecchi says the risk of throwing away a podium at the Dutch MotoGP led to him choosing the safer rear tyre option, even if it meant handing the advantage back to Francesco Bagnaia.
MotoGP Assen: Aleix Espargaro: “I want to see Pol on the bike, he didn’t want to come to Assen”
Aleix Espargaro has confirmed that he managed to convince younger brother Pol to attend last weekend’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
KTM’s sensational statement: “Marc Marquez not feasible now - but in 2025…”
KTM have made it clear that they are keeping an eye on Marc Marquez’s expiring contract with Honda.
MotoGP Assen: Nakagami surprises with best of season despite being "shocked" by traction, "crazy spinning"
Takaaki Nakagami pulled off his best MotoGP finish of the season to provide a welcome boost for Honda on an otherwise dark Assen weekend.
MotoGP Assen: Franco Morbidelli: "I just tried to bring the bike home in one piece"
Franco Morbidelli battled ‘awful’ grip levels on his way to ninth place in the Dutch MotoGP.
Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo offer injury updates from hospital
Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo are on the mend.
Explained: Marc Marquez’s newest injury - and recovery plan for the next race
Marc Marquez has a rib injury but will not need surgery so should appear at the British MotoGP.
MotoGP Assen: Jack Miller down during “slice and dice” with Vinales, “pissed off at what could have been”
Jack Miller’s 200th grand prix ended after just one lap after a back-and-forth with Maverick Vinales saw the KTM rider ask too much of his front tyre in the Dutch MotoGP.
“I’d have f****** you again!” Marco Bezzecchi joke which made Aleix Espargaro roar
Marco Bezzecchi, Francesco Bagnaia and Aleix Espargaro had an entertaining chat after the Dutch MotoGP.
MotoGP Concessions for Honda, Yamaha ‘not discussed yet’
Could a change to MotoGP’s Concessions rules be in the pipeline to try and aid struggling Japanese factories, Honda and Yamaha?
MotoGP Assen: Jorge Martin: "No sense to give me ten seconds for that"
MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin made a carbon copy of Brad Binder’s Turn 8 track limits mistake on the final lap of Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP.
Marc Marquez lambasts “lies” that he “offered himself to KTM”
Marc Marquez bluntly denied that he offered his serves - but was rejected - by KTM.
MotoGP Assen: Brad Binder penalty repeat: “How did I do that again? Extremely sorry to mess it up”
Stripped of a Sprint podium for exceeding track limits on the final lap, Brad Binder made an identical error on the last lap of Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
MotoGP Assen: Fabio Quartararo: “I'll be in a bit of pain...”, Johann Zarco: “We crashed pretty fast”
Starting the Dutch MotoGP weekend with a fracture to his left toe from a jogging accident, Fabio Quartararo finished it with an additional injury to his elbow after a fast accident that also took out countryman Johann Zarco.
MotoGP Assen: Aleix Espargaro: Brad Binder exceeding track limits “a stupid mistake, cost him a podium”
Aleix Espargaro says he knew Brad Binder had exceeded track limits in their battle for third at the Dutch MotoGP.
MotoGP Assen: Francesco Bagnaia feared front tyre woes, “rear vibration” costs Marco Bezzecchi
Francesco Bagnaia says front tyre concerns at the Dutch MotoGP led to him making an early overtake on Brad Binder, which proved key to him winning the Grand Prix.
Stunning admission on Marc Marquez: “Honda doesn’t want people who aren’t happy”
Honda have, for the first time, dropped a remarkable hint about Marc Marquez’s future - saying they don’t want a rider who is “not happy”.
MotoGP Assen: Francesco Bagnaia fights off Marco Bezzecchi to claim victory at Assen
Francesco Bagnaia makes it back-to-back Grand Prix wins at Assen after beating Marco Bezzecchi at the Dutch MotoGP.
Marc Marquez “decided not to race last night, most difficult moment, won't decide MotoGP future now”
Marc Marquez has explained that a worsening of his rib injury was behind his decision to withdraw from today’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen and admitted he is now enduring the "most difficult moment" of his racing career.
Marc Marquez withdraws from the 2023 Dutch MotoGP at Assen
Marc Marquez withdraws from today's Dutch MotoGP at Assen due to 'aggravated injuries' from the Sachsenring.
MotoGP Assen: Marco Bezzecchi: “Difficult to manage pressure”, everyone said “I will win”
Marco Bezzecchi says managing expectations during the Assen MotoGP sprint race were very difficult.
Dutch MotoGP starting grid: How today's race will begin
This is the starting grid for the Dutch MotoGP at Assen today.
Valentino Rossi's instant reaction to the VR46 Academy 1-2 at Dutch MotoGP
Valentino Rossi offered a delighted reaction to see two of his graduates come first and second in the Dutch MotoGP sprint race.