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MotoGP: ‘Fast for 20 laps, not one’ - Vinales’ ‘18 aim
Maverick Viñales has set out his aims for the coming days at Sepang, with the Catalan stressing the importance of working toward being fast runs over 20 laps, rather than just one, as he seeks to field a stronger challenge for the MotoGP title.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Waters: 'An experience I'll never forget' - VIDEO
Josh Waters couldn't stop smiling after making his MotoGP debut on a Suzuki GSX-RR at Sepang on Thursday.
MotoGP: Tech 3 confirms Hernandez for Sepang
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 has officially confirmed that Yonny Hernandez will take over Jonas Folger's M1 for the opening official pre-season test, which starts at Sepang on Sunday. The team intends to reveal a permanent replacement ahead of the second test in Thailand, mid-February.
Sepang MotoGP Test - Thursday LIVE!
All six manufacturers are present for this week's private Sepang test, which is being held ahead of the official test - with MotoGP race riders - from January 28-30. Among the riders on track this week are Casey Stoner (Ducati), Stefan Bradl (Honda) and Mika Kallio (KTM).
MotoGP: Rossi ‘optimistic’ about negotiations - but ‘in no rush’
Valentino Rossi has insisted he is “not in a rush” to confirm whether he will continue as a MotoGP rider beyond 2018, but added that he feels “positive” and “optimistic” about upcoming negotiations with Yamaha.
Moto2: Aegerter sets up crowdfunding project to help Kiefer Racing
Dominique Aegerter has started a fundraising project to boost his Kiefer Racing team budget ahead of the 2018 season as he prepares as the team’s sole entry in Moto2.
Luthi returns to fitness ahead of Marc VDS MotoGP test debut
Thomas Luthi is aiming for a steady start to get up to speed with Marc VDS Honda as he prepares for his rookie MotoGP campaign at the first official test in Sepang.
MotoGP: Movistar Yamaha launches ’18 colours
Movistar Yamaha has launched its colour scheme for the 2018 MotoGP season in Madrid with riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales present. This year marks the fifth season the Japanese manufacturer can count upon the Spanish telephone network as a title sponsor.
MotoGP: Vinales extends Yamaha stay until 2020
The first jigsaw piece of the 2019 MotoGP grid has fallen into place as Maverick Viñales has confirmed he will stay with the Movistar Yamaha squad for two more years beyond 2018.
Sepang MotoGP Test - Wednesday - as it happened
All six manufacturers are present for the private test, ahead of the official test - with MotoGP race riders - from January 28-30. Among the riders due on track this week are Casey Stoner (Ducati), Stefan Bradl (Honda), Mika Kallio (KTM).
MotoGP: 2018 to be Petrucci’s last year in Pramac
Danilo Petrucci has admitted the 2018 season will be his last for Pramac Ducati after learning of the factory’s interest in Italian starlet Francesco Bagnaia.
Dunlop confirms Suzuki MotoGP test
Michael Dunlop will travel to Malaysia to test for the factory Ecstar Suzuki MotoGP squad at Sepang before the first official test on the 28-30 January.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Satellite Suzuki, Aprilia, KTM - will it happen?
Since 2016 and the departure of IodaRacing (Aprilia), the only satellite machines on the MotoGP grid have been provided by Ducati, Honda and Yamaha.
MotoGP: Dorna pondering future ‘city race’
Carmelo Ezpeleta has discussed the possibility of holding a new MotoGP race within a city, with part of the track making use of a public road for the main straight.
MotoGP: Hernandez to stand in for Tech 3 at Sepang?
Yonny Hernandez appears to be the favourite to stand in for the Tech 3 Yamaha team at the upcoming MotoGP test at Sepang as team boss Hervé Poncharal continues the search for a full-time replacement for Jonas Folger.
MotoGP: ‘They can’t fall asleep if Mika is there’
KTM Motorsport director Pit Beirer has revealed the factory offered test rider Mika Kallio “a very respectful test rider contract” on top of a bonus to ensure the Finn remained in his current role for the 2018 season.
MotoGP: Rider clashes not a worry for Ducati
Ducati’s Paolo Ciabatti isn’t envisioning a return to awkward relations between his factory riders 2018 after stating he expects both Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo to challenge for the MotoGP world championship.
Jonas Folger to miss 2018 MotoGP season
Just one week before the start of testing, Jonas Folger has announced the shock news that he will not race in the 2018 MotoGP season.
Pramac Racing secures new title sponsor Alma on three-year deal
Pramac Racing Ducati has announced a new title sponsorship deal with Alma for the next three seasons in MotoGP.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: Four eyes are better than two…
Jorge Lorenzo, whose partnership with Wilco Zeelenberg began what is now termed a MotoGP 'rider coach', believes feedback from Alex Debon will compliment that of Michele Pirro in 2018.
No change to MotoGP fairing rules
The guidelines by which MotoGP technical director Danny Aldridge decides on the legality of the new generation of downforce fairings will not change in 2018.
Rossi, Hamilton, Mercedes all get Laureus nomination nods
Valentino Rossi, Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team have all been given Laureus nominations for 2017 awards.
MotoGP: Morbidelli, Bagnaia and Mir on Ducati’s radar
Ducati is keeping tabs on Franco Morbidelli and Francesco Bagnaia – two of Italy’s most exciting prospects – as well as Moto3 world champion Joan Mir, as the factory seeks out the latest budding star for its ‘Junior’ MotoGP team, according to Paolo Ciabatti.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: Now we believe we can do it
Jorge Lorenzo was in little doubt: 2017, a season in which the Majorcan toiled before gradually finding his way, confirmed he and Ducati possess the potential to scale the dizzying heights of his glory years at Yamaha and claim a fourth MotoGP world championship.