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MotoGP Aseen: Marc Marquez admits “I gave up a little bit” just to avoid more damage at Sachsenring
Marc Marquez will be back in action this weekend after being passed fit for the Dutch MotoGP, however, the eight-time world champion has confirmed he won’t be at his best.
MotoGP Assen: Jack Miller: “Nobody wants to hear riders complain, what I said was also about Marc Marquez”
Jack Miller has stood by his criticism of Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo and others following last weekend’s German MotoGP.
MotoGP Assen: Aleix Espargaro: The old Assen was ten times better!
Almost 20 years after the creation of the ‘modern’ Assen MotoGP circuit, riders and fans still fondly recall the previous Dutch TT layout.
Change of status for Friday MotoGP practice? Oliveira in favour
The revised 2023 MotoGP race weekend format, following the introduction of the new Saturday Sprint races, could be set for its first change.
MotoGP Assen: Bradl: “Lot of respect for Marc Marquez, I know the weak point of the bike”
HRC test rider Stefan Bradl, called-up to replace the injured Alex Rins at this weekend’s Dutch MotoGP, ‘cannot give riding advice’ to eight-time world champion Marc Marquez.
MotoGP Assen: Maverick Vinales relieved by engine failure analysis, lost 6-7 tenths all weekend
Analysis by Aprilia has revealed that the engine which failed for Maverick Vinales in last Sunday’s German MotoGP race had been malfunctioning all weekend.
MotoGP Assen: Jorge Martin: “There is war between factories and Michelin, can go 3-4 seconds faster”
Jorge Martin says the current speeds of MotoGP machines could be improved by a further 3-4 seconds if Michelin relaxed their tyre pressure demands.
MotoGP Assen: Fabio Quartararo to undergo X-ray after Amsterdam accident: “It's dangerous running!”
2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo is to undergo an X-ray on his ankle after suffering an accident while running in Amsterdam, ahead of this weekend's Dutch round at Assen.
Ducati “now understand” why Alvaro Bautista makes the difference after MotoGP test
After seeing WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista jump onto their factory MotoGP bike, Ducati “now understand” why the Spaniard is such a good rider.
MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo admits he would repeat Assen performance with broken collarbone
Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo says he would repeat his heroics from Assen 2013, which saw him finish fifth despite having surgery to repair a broken collarbone just hours before the Grand Prix.
MotoGP winner Toni Elias confirms retirement: “As I write this, I don't even know where to start”
After signalling his intention to retire after the Road America MotoAmerica Superbike round earlier this month, former MotoGP winner Toni Elias has officially bid farewell to motorcycle racing.
Alvaro Bautista finishes Misano MotoGP test “really happy”, sets strong lap times
Alvaro Bautista has concluded his private MotoGP test with Ducati at Misano after making yet more improvements on day-two.
Alvaro Bautista picks Sepang as preferred MotoGP wildcard choice, will Ducati say yes?
Alvaro Bautista admits Sepang would be his preferred option for a MotoGP wildcard later in the season, should Ducati make it a possibility.
MotoGP: Dall’Igna: Honda, Yamaha made ‘strategic mistake’ following Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna believes Honda and Yamaha made a ‘strategic mistake’ by focusing MotoGP bike development around their respective world champions Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo.
MotoGP Assen: Yamaha ‘will approach Assen with a clean slate’
With Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli finishing between 10th and 13th in the last two rounds, Monster Yamaha will approach this weekend’s Assen MotoGP ‘with a clean slate’.
MotoGP: Marini: Ducati 'impressive' but KTM 'strong', Japanese 'did something wrong'
Luca Marini has praised Ducati’s current MotoGP dominance as ‘impressive’, but also feels it’s been amplified by the Japanese manufacturers taking a step back.
Dutch MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira: Top ten at Sachsenring a “good boost” ahead of Assen
Miguel Oliveira says last weekend’s top ten finish at the German MotoGP was ‘a good boost’ following his injury woes.
German MotoGP: Enea Bastianini “still struggling to overtake like last year, lacking feeling on the front”
Enea Bastianini believes he's close to full fitness after completing another entire MotoGP weekend, but that he's still lacking the feeling he had last season.
MotoGP: Ducati say “it’s too early to know” whether Bautista will be given MotoGP wildcard
After completing a very promising first day of testing aboard Ducati’s factory MotoGP bike at Misano, Alvaro Bautista and Gigi Dall’Igna have given their thoughts on a possible wildcard entry later in the year.
German MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami: "Most difficult moment for Marc Marquez and for us"
After getting a first-hand view of Marc Marquez’s scary morning highside at the German MotoGP, Takaaki Nakagami’s top priority was simply to bring his Honda to the chequered flag.
Girlfriend's social media footage reveals Marc Marquez's latest injury rehab
Marc Marquez's recovery from his newest injuries has been documented his girlfriend's social media footage.
Iker Lecuona replaces injured Joan Mir, but Marc Marquez confirms Dutch MotoGP return
Joan Mir will miss this weekend’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen due to a hand injury, with Iker Lecuona called up to replace him.
Alvaro Bautista: “I expected worse, adaptation to MotoGP bike very positive”
Alvaro Bautista says the opening day of testing at Misano has gone better than expected after jumping aboard Ducati's factory MotoGP bike.
MotoGP Germany: Marco Bezzecchi: “Marc Marquez does whatever he wants” race direction “never do s**t to him”
Marco Bezzecchi and Enea Bastianini have spoken about their exchanges with Marc Marquez at last weekend’s German MotoGP, with strong words coming from both.