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2020 Valencia MotoGP, Ricardo Tormo - Friday Practice LIVE!
Live updates from Friday's pair of MotoGP free practice sessions at the Ricardo Tormo circuit!
Official: Cal Crutchlow replaces Jorge Lorenzo as Yamaha MotoGP test rider
Cal Crutchlow has been officially confirmed as a Yamaha MotoGP test rider for 2021, replacing Jorge Lorenzo.
Nakagami tops Valencia MotoGP FP1 order as crunch penultimate round begins
Takaaki Nakagami impresses again at the start of a back-to-back event at the same venue, opening up quickest in FP1 for the Valencia MotoGP
Valencia MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow confirms 'advanced discussions' with Yamaha
Cal Crutchlow is set to end his full-time MotoGP career at next weekend's Portimao season finale and join Yamaha as a test rider for 2021.
Valencia MotoGP: Rossi talks Covid scare, Marquez injury, Crutchlow test rider
After spending 24 days in isolation, costing him two MotoGP events and Friday practice for a third, Valentino Rossi's Covid-19 nightmare came back to haunt him earlier this week.
‘Direct’ Crutchlow says what he thinks, it is what Yamaha needs - Vinales
Maverick Vinales and Fabio Quartararo say Cal Crutchlow is exactly what Yamaha needs to push stagnating development of the M1 forward
Valencia MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso: 'We will see for 2021, work for 2022'
Thursday at Valencia saw Andrea Dovizioso speak to the media for the first time since announcing his decision not to sign any MotoGP test riding deals for 2021.
“Everyone wants Repsol Honda opportunity, I couldn’t say no” - Pol Espargaro
Pol Espargaro is running out of time to break his MotoGP victory duck on the KTM but he insists he is relishing the prospect of his forthcoming switch to Honda
“I don’t see a lot of weakness in Mir, it’d be strange to lose title now”
Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo are sceptical about their title chances because Joan Mir doesn't appear to have any obvious weaknesses to exploit
Fabio Quartararo distances himself from reported 2019 Yamaha switch request
Fabio Quartararo plays down reports he asked to return to his 2019-spec Yamaha M1 on the back of inconsistent form that has hampered his 2020 MotoGP title challenge
Valencia MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro: Iannone's 4-year ban 'ridiculous'
Aleix Espargaro has spoken out in support of Aprilia MotoGP team-mate Andrea Iannone, following this week's shock announcement that his 18-month doping ban has been increased to 4-years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Joan Mir - “I expected to struggle and then get some podiums…”
As he stands on the cusp of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, Joan Mir reveals he was only targeting podiums coming into what has been an extraordinary season...
Valencia MotoGP: Dovizioso will return 'as soon as a good bike available'
Andrea Dovizioso insists he will 'return to MotoGP' despite turning down all race and test-riding offers for 2021.
MotoGP: 'The worst injustice I could have imagined' - 'Andrea Iannone
Andrea Iannone has issued an emotional statement via social media after his MotoGP ban was more than doubled to 4-years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
Aprilia 'stands by' Iannone but 'looks to the future' after 4-year MotoGP ban
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says the factory continues to stand by Andrea Iannone but must now 'look to the future' after the Court of Arbitration for Sport increased h
Valencia MotoGP: Pressure priority for Morbidelli, sets 'good target'
Franco Morbidelli's first priority for this weekend's Valencia MotoGP is to find a cure for the front tyre pressure issues that wrecked his chances at the same track last Sunday.
CAS increases Andrea Iannone's MotoGP ban to 4 years
Andrea Iannone's CAS appeal ends disastrously for the Italian, whose MotoGP ban is more than doubled to 4 years, almost certainly ending his premier-class career.
Official: Marc Marquez won't race in MotoGP again until 2021
The Repsol Honda team has officially confirmed that injured six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will not return to action this season.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Alex Marquez: Two options, both crash or only me...
The closing stages of Sunday's European MotoGP at Valencia saw a frightening near-miss between Alex Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso. The pair were battling over eighth place when the Ducati rider overtook on the main straight.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Pol Espargaro: Critical moment just before the race
Pol Espargaro took his fourth podium of the 2020 MotoGP season and finished just 1.2s from victory in Valencia. Starting from a wet pole position, the KTM star had vowed to takes risks in pursuit of victory, but Sunday's critical moment came before the 27 laps had even begun.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Alex Rins: 37 points to Mir? Nothing is impossible…
Only one rider has outscored MotoGP championship leader Joan Mir over the past four rounds; his Suzuki team-mate Alex Rins.
European MotoGP: Joan Mir: Real pressure is on people that can’t pay their rent
After out-sparring his opponents with consistent podiums to reach the world championship lead, Joan Mir then unleashed what may well have been a 12th round knock-out blow with his first MotoGP victory at Valencia on Sunday.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Rossi: Yamaha's hero-to-zero form 'incredible'
Yamaha's six MotoGP race victories this season matches the total of all other manufacturers combined (two each for Suzuki, Ducati and KTM).
European MotoGP, Valencia: Vinales: Mir needs a mistake, I need 1st and 2nd…
Finishing 13th after a pitlane start at Valencia, combined with victory for Suzuki's Joan Mir, means the MotoGP title is now out of Maverick Vinales control.