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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.

MotoGP: Dovizioso: We'll know if we get it right
It's no secret that Ducati's main goal for the GP18 is to reduce the mid-corner turning difficulties, which harmed its hopes at several circuits last season, especially Phillip Island.

MotoGP: Ducati will try to keep 'amazing' Dovizioso, Lorenzo line-up
Ducati is in an 'amazing' situation heading into the 2018 MotoGP season, with both its riders capable of fighting for the world championship.

MotoGP Video: Dall’Igna: More power, more parts to come for 2018 Ducati
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna spoke about the changes his team have made for the 2018 Ducati MotoGP machine during the team's launch in Bologna today. The Italian also confirmed that the final version will not be ready for the forthcoming Sepang test.

WATCH LIVE: 2018 Ducati MotoGP launch!
The Live video stream of the 2018 Ducati MotoGP launch can be seen below...

2018 Ducati MotoGP launch - Today!
Ducati will become the first manufacturer to hold a 2018 MotoGP team launch when reigning title runner-up Andrea Dovizioso and former champion Jorge Lorenzo present the GP18 in Bologna later today (Monday).

MotoGP: Alberto Puig named Repsol Honda team manager
Alberto Puig is to fill the vacancy left by Livio Suppo's departure by taking over as Repsol Honda team manager.

MotoGP: 'Smart' Marquez 'studies where to take risks'
Marc Marquez famously won the 2017 MotoGP World Championship despite a staggering 27 falls during the season, plus some astonishing saves. That accident tally was ten higher than any of his previous MotoGP seasons and exceeded only by rookie Sam Lowes.

MotoGP: 2018 marks start of compulsory airbags
As announced in late 2016 , riders in all classes of the MotoGP World Championship will be required to wear leather fitted with airbag systems from the start of this season.

MotoGP: KTM 'can do it in steel'
KTM went their own way during an impressive debut MotoGP season, initially entering the RC16 with a unique frame, suspension and engine firing-order compared to the other factories.

MotoGP: Lorenzo 'made huge effort to change'
Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi has praised the 'huge effort' made by superstar signing Jorge Lorenzo to adapt to the Desmosedici.

MotoGP: Crutchlow: 'On the pace' Pirro important for Ducati
Honda's MotoGP project would benefit from a fast test rider with similar pace to Ducati's Michele Pirro.

MotoGP: Rossi comeback a model for 'passion, motivation'
Valentino Rossi's early MotoGP return from a broken leg, at the age of 38, proved the Italian legend has lost none of his passion for racing.

Brivio: Suzuki technical choices must be right to avoid 2017 repeat
Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio says his squad’s ambition to “put the team back in its rightful place” in 2018 will depend on perfect technical decisions during pre-season testing after a tough last campaign.

Iannone: It took time to trust Suzuki
Andrea Iannone has opened up on his tough first year with Suzuki and concedes he struggled to change his racing approach to trust in the Japanese manufacturer but is eager to fightback in 2018.

Juanfran Guevara retires from racing aged 22
Moto3 rostrum finisher Juanfran Guevara has announced his retirement from professional racing at the age of 22, stating the decision is mainly down to personal reasons.

MotoGP: Aspar renamed 'Angel Nieto Team'
Aspar is to be renamed as the 'Angel Nieto Team' in tribute to the late '12+1' world champion, a former rival and mentor of Jorge Martinez 'Aspar'. In addition, Angel's son Gelete will join as team principal for 2018.

MotoGP doctors 'among best in Spain'
MotoGP medical director Doctor Angel Charte (left on picture) and traumatology specialist Doctor Xavier Mir (right) have been named as two of the best doctors in Spain by Forbes .