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MotoGP: Yamaha to debut holeshot device at Sepang?
Yamaha looks set to debut a holeshot start device at next month's Sepang MotoGP test.
Aprilia to enter own MotoGP team in 2022?
Aprilia is 'expected' to run its own factory MotoGP team in 2022, meaning the current Gresini partnership would either switch to a satellite agreement or the Italian squad could take 'another path'.
Lorenzo, Biaggi, Anderson to become MotoGP Legends
Multiple world champions Jorge Lorenzo, Max Biaggi and Hugh Anderson are to inducted as MotoGP Legends during 2020.
Marquez: Shoulder recovery more complicated than expected
Marc Marquez is facing a race against time to be fit for the opening pre-season MotoGP test in Sepang as his recovery from shoulder surgery hasn’t gone to schedule.
Repsol Honda confirms 2020 team launch date
Repsol Honda will officially unveil its 2020 MotoGP team including brothers Marc and Alex Marquez on February 4 th in Jakarta.
Max Biaggi on Aprilia shortlist for Sepang MotoGP test
Max Biaggi could make a surprise return to MotoGP action at the forthcoming Sepang test.
MotoGP: 'Warrior' Pol kept KTM project alive
Stung by failure of the Johann Zarco 'project', KTM has opted for youth over experience in MotoGP this season, signing rookies Brad Binder and Iker Lecuona to join last year's newcomer Miguel Oliveira.
Kiefer Racing: We are in an unpleasant, uncertain situation
Kiefer Racing has cast doubts on its own future following delays and problems faced this winter during its switch to the World Supersport championship.
Marquez: Dakar Rally nothing more than a dream for the future
Marc Marquez has played down any prospects of him taking on the Dakar Rally after he’s finished racing in MotoGP despite being a huge fan of the iconic endurance event.
MotoGP: Iannone B sample 'positive, but quantity small'
Provisionally suspended by the FIM after failing an anti-doping test at the Malaysian MotoGP round on November 3, Andrea Iannone's B sample is also reported to have now tested positive.
MotoGP: Vinales: Quite clear what I have to improve
It's well known that Yamaha is chasing greater top speed for the 2020 MotoGP season. "It's the main deficit we need to correct," confirmed Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis.
Official: Michelin introduce new tyre for 2020 MotoGP season
Michelin has officially confirmed that a new construction rear tyre will be available for the 2020 MotoGP season, following a comprehensive range of tests held at a variety of venues last year.
Gigi: Ducati MotoGP innovations 'a team effort'
Under Gigi Dall’Igna's leadership, Ducati has introduced more (visible) technical innovations than any other MotoGP manufacturer.
Smith in line at Aprilia depending on Iannone’s FIM appeal hearing
With Andrea Iannone awaiting his fate following an FIM hearing over his anti-doping case, Bradley Smith is reportedly expected to step up if he is needed to replace the Italian rider.
Miller auctions MotoGP helmet for Australian bushfire crisis
Jack Miller has become the latest sports star to raise funds to help the victims of the Australian bushfire crisis by auctioning one of his 2018 MotoGP helmets.
Ducati: Petrucci dip in form after contract renewal a coincidence
Ducati’s sporting director Paolo Ciabatti says the entire team has faith in Danilo Petrucci rediscovering his early 2019 season form and dismissed his downturn in results as connected to his 2020 contract renewal.
Lecuona undergoes arm surgery
Iker Lecuona has undergone a successful surgery to his right arm for chronic exertional compartment syndrome as part of his preparations for his rookie MotoGP campaign with Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Aprilia preparing for “the new bike in Malaysia”
Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola heralds his team’s 2020 MotoGP bike as “an ambitious project” given the wide-ranging changes expected, with the new RS-GP set to be the machine with the biggest changes as it looks to close the performance gap to its rivals.
Espargaro: Real fruit of Pedrosa’s work will come this year
Pol Espargaro expects clear development gains from Dani Pedrosa’s test rider role will be felt at KTM in 2020.
Lorenzo: Test rider role one possibility on the table
Jorge Lorenzo says becoming a MotoGP test rider is “one of the possibilities I have on the table” as he weighs up his options since retiring from racing.
Alex Marquez names 2020 MotoGP target in Repsol Honda colours
Alex Marquez says his main target is to be top rookie in the 2020 MotoGP world championship in his first official appearance as a Repsol Honda rider.
MotoGP pays tribute to Gary McLaren
MotoGP has led the tributes to Gary McLaren who died during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Thailand.
Suzuki: ‘Sunday Boy’ Rins needs to qualify better
Suzuki Project Leader Shinichi Sahara concedes his team’s 2019 results didn’t reflect expectations despite two wins for Alex Rins and pinpoints key areas to improve for both his riders and with the development of the GSX-RR.
Lorenzo moving closer to Yamaha MotoGP test rider role?
Jorge Lorenzo might only be one month into his MotoGP retirement but focus on his future is already dominating the next pivotal move within the paddock.