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Marc Marquez won't return for the European MotoGP at Valencia
Repsol Honda has officially confirmed that injured MotoGP champion Marc Marquez won't return for this weekend's opening Valencia round.
MotoGP Valencia: Quartararo: We know how fast we can be, some good opportunities
A scoresheet of 32-8 in favour of Joan Mir at the pair of Aragon rounds has put the Suzuki rider into a 14-point MotoGP title lead over Fabio Quartararo heading into this weekend's opening Valencia race.
Valencia MotoGP: Michelin: Full asymmetric line-up, two very demanding weekends
The heavily revised MotoGP calendar meant most of this year's races have taken place many months after their usual date, with a resulting change in weather.
Alex Marquez: Two sides to my season, before and after Misano Test
Alex Marquez has no doubts about when the turning point occurred during his rookie 2020 MotoGP season.
Jorge Lorenzo confirms Yamaha, Aprilia negotiations
Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed rumours that he is speaking to Aprilia about a MotoGP test riding role in 2021.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Role reversal for Oliveira, Lecuona at Valencia
This weekend's opening Valencia MotoGP will see a role reversal for Tech3 KTM team-mates Miguel Oliveira and rookie Iker Lecuona.
No fans allowed at 2020 Portimao MotoGP season finale
The good news is that, at least for now, the Portimao MotoGP season finale is set to go ahead on November 20-22. The bad news is that plans to have around 30,000 fans present for the circuit's inaugural MotoGP round have now been blocked by the prime minister.
Jorge Lorenzo in MotoGP test rider talks with Aprilia?
Aprilia has been making MotoGP headlines this week after replacing Bradley Smith with Lorenzo Savadori - but could an even bigger surprise, with another 'Lorenzo', be on the horizon?
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Joan Mir: A big mistake to change strategy now
Joan Mir strengthened his MotoGP title lead with third-place in the Teruel Aragon race, meaning he will take a 14-point advantage over nearest rival Fabio Quartararo into the final three rounds.
Vinales: Very tough to win MotoGP title, Suzuki another level
When MotoGP champion Marc Marquez's title defence was ruined by a broken arm, the favourites to take over his crown on paper were Andrea Dovizioso and Maverick Vinales. The pair have finished second and third in the standings to Marquez, respectively, for the past two seasons.
Morbidelli Magic: The Winners & Losers from the Teruel MotoGP
Now the dust has settled in Aragon and attention turns to the final push, who will be feeling most confident after the Teruel MotoGP
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Pol Espargaro hails KTM turnaround, Lecuona set-up
KTM continued its pattern of making steps forward for the second weekend at back-to-back MotoGP races by jumping from a best of eleventh at Aragon 1 to fourth place at Aragon 2.
Aprilia replaces Bradley Smith with Savadori for remaining MotoGP rounds
Bradley Smith has been replaced by fellow Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori for the remaining three rounds of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship.
Aragon MotoGP: 'Great race' for top Ducati Zarco, preparing for next year
For the first time since his Brno podium, Avintia's Johann Zarco finished as the top Ducati rider in Sunday's Teruel MotoGP at Aragon.
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Aleix Espargaro: I hate to overtake Dovi like that
Aragon has been the scene of Aleix Espargaro best results of the season (6th, 6th, 7th) since joining Aprilia in 2017, but this year's double-header brought saw that run come to a grinding halt. After a frustrating 1
Aragon MotoGP: Alex Marquez: Hard didn't cause downfall, podium 'realistic'
As the only rider on the grid to chose the hard front tyre, the easy conclusion to jump to for Alex Marquez losing the front and crashing out of fourth place at mid-distance in the Teruel MotoGP was that he'd been caught out by the decision.
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Quartararo: Everybody makes a big step and we are stuck
Fabio Quartararo began the Aragon double-header with a ten-point MotoGP World Championship lead over Joan Mir but left with a 14-point deficit to the Suzuki rider.
Aragon MotoGP: Jack Miller 'happy to walk away, told Brad don't worry about it'
Jack Miller's Teruel MotoGP race lasted less than two corners when he was hit from behind by rookie Brad Binder, sending them both tumbling through the gravel.
Aragon MotoGP: Dovi: Without speed you can't fight, title chances 'almost zero'
It certainly wasn't a knock-out blow, but Andrea Dovizioso's MotoGP title hopes look to be on the ropes after again struggling for podium pace - and losing another 13 points to Joan Mir - at Aragon on Sunday.
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Morbidelli 'back in the game', 'full attack' for title
Franco Morbidelli's second MotoGP victory at Aragon on Sunday propelled the Petronas Yamaha star to within 25-points of title leader Joan Mir, with three rounds to go.
Covid: State of Alarm in Spain 'doesn't impact' Valencia MotoGP
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta says the upcoming Valencia rounds of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship are currently not affected by the Spanish government's decision to approve a State of Alarm in response to rising Covid cases.
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Binder: My mistake, unfortunately it cost Jack as well
MotoGP rookie Brad Binder took full responsibility for his opening lap clash with Jack Miller at Aragon on Sunday.
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Brad Binder penalised for Jack Miller collision
Brad Binder will need to serve a Long Lap penalty during the forthcoming Valencia MotoGP race, as punishment for a collision with Jack Miller on the opening lap of Sunday's Aragon Grand Prix
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Takaaki Nakagami: 'Incredible pressure, big mistake'
Starting from a first MotoGP pole position and fast all weekend, the biggest remaining obstacle between Takaaki Nakagami and at least a debut premier-class podium looked to be a good getaway.