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Fogarty: I don’t know how good MotoGP riders are anymore
Four-time WorldSBK champion Carl Fogarty is unconvinced MotoGP has a ‘superstar rider’, after stating technology has made the bikes ‘all the bloody same’.
Dovizioso to retire from MotoGP after Misano, Crutchlow to replace the Italian
Andrea Dovizioso will officially retire from MotoGP after this year’s San Marino Grand Prix at Misano and will be replaced by Yamaha test rider Cal Crutchlow.
Quartararo ‘motivated’ by Long Lap penalty but Silverstone win ‘will be tricky’
MotoGP series leader Fabio Quartararo is aiming for a second consecutive Silverstone win despite needing to serve a Long Lap penalty in Sunday’s race which has only fuelled the Frenchman’s fire.
Dovizioso: Factory or Satellite? Now the difference is small
Factory Yamaha MotoGP machinery at a Satellite team may not be working out for Andrea Dovizioso this season, but he still believes the performance difference between Official and Independent status is now negligible.
Pol Espargaro: Rib injuries recovered, out to recapture 2021 Silverstone form
When Pol Espargaro stood on the podium, after leading for 17 of 22 laps in Qatar, it was easily his best-ever start to a MotoGP season.
Valentino Rossi’s 24 hours debut: ‘Fantastic experience, mega job’
Valentino Rossi described the 24 Hours of Spa endurance race, the centrepiece of the Italian’s debut sportscar season, as a ‘fantastic experience’.
Portimao named as 2023 MotoGP season opener, late start
The Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao will become the opening event of the 2023 MotoGP season, on March 24-26.
Where will Fabio Quartararo re-join after Long Lap penalty?
Fabio Quartararo’s average race position in the early laps this year, and number of places lost by others with Long Laps, suggests the MotoGP title leader will find himself at the lower end of the top six at Silverstone.
Keith Huewen: Silverstone is Aleix’s chance, Quartararo penalty 'tricky'
The upcoming British MotoGP at Silverstone, where title leader Fabio Quartararo must serve a Long Lap penalty, headlines this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen.
How did Valentino Rossi get on in the 24 Hours of Spa?
While Valentino Rossi successfully achieved his target of reaching the flag of his first 24-hour car race, there will be some thoughts of ‘what could have been’ all the same following a startling turnaround in fortunes four hours into the race.
Gagne mistake puts Danilo Petrucci back on top in MotoAmerica
Danilo Petrucci has returned to the top of the MotoAmerica championship standings with just three rounds to go.
What is your UNPOPULAR MotoGP opinion? You replied, we debated them...
Crash.Net asked you to tell us your unpopular MotoGP opinions - and you replied. Watch below as we debate the best (and worst) of the opinions we heard!
How to live stream the British MotoGP at Silverstone for free
The British MotoGP at the iconic Silverstone track is here, at last - and you can live stream the race no matter where you are in the world.
British MotoGP at Silverstone: Weekend schedule | How to watch on TV
The summer break is finally over!
The best items, including amazing Rossi memorabilia, on auction at Silverstone
Valentino Rossi’s last-ever chequered flag is among the coolest pieces of MotoGP memorabilia to be auctioned at Silverstone.
MotoAmerica rider Scott Briody dies, aged 50, after a crash
Scott Briody has died, at the age of 50, after a crash on Friday during qualifying for a MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race.
Suzuki MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli flirts with idea of WorldSBK return
Suzuki MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli has confirmed discussions to return to WorldSBK are taking place, as are negotiations to remain in the Endurance World Championship.
‘Franco has proved everything’ - Marini comes to Morbidelli’s defence
In the midst of his worst season in MotoGP since making his debut in 2018 aboard an unfavoured Marc VDS Honda, Franco Morbidelli has been the subject of heavy criticism so far in 2022.
Rossi receives unusual tribute - the world’s biggest helmet
Valentino Rossi unveiled a sculpture of a helmet which has broken the Guinness world record for the world’s biggest.
Who is the future of British MotoGP? Dixon, Ogden, Skinner, or somebody else?
Graham, Duke, Surtees, Hailwood, Read and Sheene are all British names synonymous with the premier class of motorcycle racing.
Bagnaia: MotoGP does not have an overtaking ‘problem, Quartararo agrees'
Francesco Bagnaia is adamant that MotoGP does not find itself in a situation where racing is being affected by aerodynamic advances.
Keith Huewen: Log jam of MotoGP talent, ‘crying shame’ if Toprak misses out
Alex Rins’ new LCR Honda deal, whether MotoGP is in danger of missing out on new talents, how mental pressures in racing compare with previous eras and listener questions all feature on this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen.
MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo lined up for Mercedes F1 test
Reigning MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo could be set for an end-of-season F1 test with Mercedes, according to Sky Sports.
Toseland: Toprak will be earning more in WorldSBK than he would in MotoGP
“I think this is the first time in motorcycle racing history where every bike can challenge for a podium” - James Toseland believes MotoGP is the best it’s ever been in 2022, thus making a successful move across for any WorldSBK rider harder than ever.