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MotoGP: Dovizioso shrugs off qualifying, ‘maybe’ pre-race favourite
Andrea Dovizioso was unfazed by his showing in MotoGP qualifying at Losail after failing to translate his dominance over the first race weekend of 2018 into an all-out, explosive lap time.
Qatar MotoGP: Petrucci “scared” of first lap fights wrecking race strategy
Danilo Petrucci feels his front row start for the Qatar MotoGP could be vital to avoid the opening lap scraps for the top positions as he looks to conserve his tyre life for the race distance.
Qatar MotoGP: Rossi: Zarco no surprise, 12 riders with same pace
'Nobody knows what happens tomorrow'. That was the verdict of Valentino Rossi, who qualified eighth on the grid for Sunday's Qatar MotoGP season opener but feels 12 riders have 'more-or-less' the same pace.
Marquez on Zarco rumours: I want the fastest teammate at Honda
Marc Marquez says he doesn’t mind who will be his Repsol Honda teammate in MotoGP next season after speculation linked Johann Zarco to the team for 2019 but is keen to see Honda pick the fastest rider available to help him at the team.
Qatar MotoGP: Rins sets sights on the front after best qualifying
Alex Rins will launch his second MotoGP season from a best-yet sixth (+0.659s) on the grid, in Qatar on Saturday. And the Suzuki rider feels he has more than one-lap pace, believing he can be part of what is predicted to be a big lead group of riders.
Zarco: Pole position good opportunity, uncertain on race pace
Johann Zarco has described his third career MotoGP pole position as “a good opportunity” to attack the 2018 season opener in Qatar but fears he may lack the outright race pace to battle for a maiden premier class win.
MotoGP: Zarco rockets to record Qatar pole!
Johann Zarco went into Qatar MotoGP qualifying having fallen in final practice, but delivered a sensational pole position by smashing Jorge Lorenzo's ten-year-old lap record.
2018 Qatar MotoGP - Qualifying LIVE!
Live updates from Saturday MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 practice and qualifying for the opening 2018 round in Qatar! CLICK HERE to view on Crash.net ...
MotoGP: Petrucci: Maybe I was too aggressive with him…
Danilo Petrucci proved the might of Ducati in Qatar by ending the first day of MotoGP practice of 2018 with the second fastest time, just 0.006s behind compatriot Andrea Dovizioso.
MotoGP: Zarco: Repsol Honda? It's kind of a dream team…
Satellite star Johann Zarco's future is one of the hottest topics in the MotoGP paddock at this weekend's Qatar season opener.
MotoGP: Dovizioso ‘not feeling pressure, I feel comfortable’
Andrea Dovizioso has stated he is not feeling added pressure in the wake of his performance during the first day of MotoGP free practice in Qatar, when he posted the fastest times in both sessions.
Vinales searches for “new direction” as Yamaha test woes return
Maverick Vinales says he is still struggling with the electronics and rear grip stability with his Movistar Yamaha after Friday practice at the Losail International Circuit as his issues from the final winter test return.
MotoGP: Dovizioso pips Petrucci, Rins third
Two from two, Andrea Dovizioso maintained his place at the head of the MotoGP standings by topping a frantic FP2 session in Qatar, pipping fellow Ducati man Danilo Petrucci with just minutes to spare.
Rossi reveals 2018 MotoGP helmet design
Valentino Rossi has officially revealed his new helmet design for the 2018 MotoGP world championship fresh from confirming his new two-year Movistar Yamaha contract.
2018 Qatar MotoGP - Friday LIVE!
Live updates from Friday MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 practice for the season-opening round, in Qatar! CLICK HERE to view on Crash.net …
MotoGP: Dovizioso leads Rossi in FP1
Fresh from “probably the best test of my life” at this track, Andrea Dovizioso carried his preseason form into the first round of 2018 by topping MotoGP FP1 at Qatar.
Qatar MotoGP: ‘Rossi would only continue if convinced he’s competitive’
Yamaha’s managing director Lin Jarvis has stated the principle reasons behind extending Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP contract for a further two years is “because of everything he brings to the sport and the team," while adding he in convinced the 39-year old remains an “absolutely top rider
Qatar MotoGP: Petrucci: Best chance, biggest pressure
2018 is a high-stakes season for Danilo Petrucci, who has the best chance of his MotoGP career but also the biggest pressure. Despite four podiums last season, the Italian knows this will be his final year at the Pramac team.
MotoGP reacts to Rossi's new Yamaha contract
Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP rivals have given their reaction to his new two-year deal to stay with Yamaha until at least the end of the 2020 season.
MotoGP: Dovizioso expects Ducati to be more competitive than 2017
Andrea Dovizioso says he predicts his entire Ducati package to be more competitive than last season and believes it is more realistic to target the MotoGP world title this year compared to 2017.
MotoGP: Marquez disagrees with Dovi, Rossi on Michelin tyre ‘freeze’
Marc Marquez has clashed with Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi over the MotoGP tyre ‘freeze’ set to be introduced by Michelin for 2018 with the reigning world champion asking for more “flexibility” from the French tyre manufacturer.
Valentino Rossi explains decision behind new Yamaha MotoGP contract
Valentino Rossi has revealed the process he went through with Movistar Yamaha to agree his new two-year contract with the team which guarantees the nine-time world champion will stay in MotoGP until at least the end of 2020.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi re-signs for Yamaha
Valentino Rossi will remain in MotoGP until at least the age of 41, after agreeing a new two-year contract with the factory Yamaha team.
12 grand prix champions on 2018 MotoGP grid
Exactly half of the 24 riders on this's MotoGP grid have already won at least one grand prix world championship, equalling the previous record during the 2015 season. Those twelve riders (who have won 32 world championships titles between them, a new record for a MotoGP grid) are: