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MotoE: Simeon joins Canepa at LCR E-Team
Xavier Simeon has replaced Randy de Puniet in the LCR E-Team MotoE rider line-up for 2020 alongside Niccolo Canepa.
Angel Nieto Team reverts to Aspar Team name from 2020
The Aspar Team will return to racing in 2020 as the squad reverts to its original name while keeping strong ties to Angel Nieto through the Angel Nieto Foundation.
Quartararo: 'Eight out of ten'
Fabio Quartararo rates his stunning MotoGP rookie season - which brought seven podiums, six poles and fifth overall in the world championship - as 'eight out of ten'.
Jerez Test: Aleix: Aprilia revolution was necessary
While other factories were on track with prototype versions of their 2020 MotoGP machines at Valencia and Jerez, Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaro and Andrea Iannone remained on this year's RS-GP.
MotoGP: Marc Marquez's surgery complete
Almost exactly a year after major surgery on his left shoulder, reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez underwent a 'similar' operation on the right shoulder ('but less aggressive in nature') in Barcelona on Wednesday.
Jerez Test: 'Just the beginning' for KTM beam chassis
One of the most obvious technical changes to emerge during the post-season MotoGP tests at Valencia and Jerez was the new KTM frame.
Binder: A lot of leeway, room to improve
Brad Binder furthered his experience aboard MotoGP machinery during two “relaxed, chilled” days at Jerez, but still feels he is “nowhere near” the limit of KTM’s RC16.
Jerez Test: Suzuki: We've made a step, engine 'finalised'
Suzuki heads into the MotoGP winter break with engine design 'finalised' for the 2020 season and confident of having 'made a step' with the GSX-RR.
MotoGP: Marc Marquez to undergo shoulder surgery
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will require winter shoulder surgery, for the second year in a row.
Quartararo ‘not as comfortable, but pace is there’
Rain may have prevented him from posting as many laps with Yamaha’s 2020 engine as he’d have liked, but Fabio Quartararo was consoled by his pace over two days at the MotoGP Jerez test, concluding “we have it.”
Jerez Test: Vinales, Rossi feel the need for (top) speed
Maverick Vinales and team-mate Valentino Rossi were united in urging Yamaha to squeeze more top speed from next year's M1 engine at the close of 2019 MotoGP testing.
Rossi seeking more power, smooth delivery
Valentino Rossi gained further understanding of Yamaha’s intentions for its 2020 M1 at Jerez on Monday, when he noted an improvement in terms of top speed but said “it’s not enough” to close the gap to rival manufacturers.
Jerez Test: Quartararo gets prototype engine, explains gap to Vinales
Having qualified on the MotoGP front-row 13 times during his rookie season, more than any other Yamaha rider, Fabio Quartararo is now expected to be found near the top of a flying-lap timesheet.
Jerez: Vinales: New engine feels similar, prototype chassis needs work
Maverick Vinales has produced his customary act of topping the timesheet during a MotoGP test as the final track action of 2019 began at Jerez with the Monster Energy Yamaha rider running back-to-back stints to compare both a new engine specification and new chassis.
Jerez Test: Shoulder scare for Marc Marquez
A slow accident turned nasty for MotoGP champion Marc Marquez during day one of the Jerez test, when he tumbled awkwardly in the gravel and needed a trip to the Medical Centre.
Miller: Ducati has made headway
Jack Miller confirmed the first version of Ducati’s 2020 engine is “an improvement” on what he raced throughout this year, stating its character is “nice” after the first day of MotoGP testing at Jerez.
Jerez Test: Mir: Suzuki engine smoother but not faster
Joan Mir has given an enthusiastic review of Suzuki’s prototype engine for 2020 despite being uncertain if it delivers outright top speed gains against the older specification.
Dovizioso: We need something more
Andrea Dovizioso used Monday’s first day of MotoGP testing at Jerez to confirm a “step” with Ducati’s new chassis, but insisted there is still much work ahead to ensure it can compete with the turning abilities of rival manufacturers.
Jerez Test: Lecuona ends day early after off, Pedrosa unwell
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 team endured an eventful opening day at the Jerez test but most of its activities were spent off track with Dani Pedrosa sidelined by illness and Iker Lecuona having to stop early after heavy fall in the afternoon.
Avintia announces Granado for Jerez MotoGP Test
Avintia has confirmed a new addition to the team at the forthcoming Jerez MotoGP test, but the rider named was Eric Granado rather than Johann Zarco.
Abraham “angry, disappointed, sad” at Avintia MotoGP exit
Karel Abraham has posted an emotional tribute after losing his place at the Reale Avintia Ducati team for 2020, which opens up a place set to be filled by Johann Zarco.
Marquez: 2019 results, performances not normal
Marc Marquez may have faced very few troubles during his dominant 2019 MotoGP campaign but he is starting to worry about a new problem when his record-breaking feats are expected every season.
Abraham out of MotoGP, Avintia door opens for Zarco
Johann Zarco's 2020 destination looks to have been decided following the news that Karel Abraham has announced an end to his MotoGP career, freeing up a place for the Frenchman at the Reale Avintia team.
Espargaro: With new chassis everything came so easy
Pol Espargaro couldn’t hide his pleasure when describing his feelings when sampling a second new chassis at the post-season Valencia test, noting his immediate lap time improvement. “Everything came so easy,” he said.