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MotoGP Rider Market: The latest on who could be heading where for 2023?
With an array of MotoGP stars yet to find out where they will be riding in 2023, here’s a look at the latest news and speculation.
Denning wants Razgatlioglu WorldSBK stay, but decision in Yamaha’s hands
Team Principal at Pata Yamaha, Paul Denning has confirmed he wants WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu to stay in 2023, but that Yamaha will ultimately make the decision regarding a possible switch to MotoGP.
Dovizioso ‘sorry and disappointed, this bike does not match the way I ride’
It’s clear, Andrea Dovizioso and Yamaha are not the match we expected them to be, with the three-time MotoGP runner-up concluding; ‘at this moment I’m not able to change that at all’.
Honda 'facing some troubles, still searching for true potential' - Puig
Alberto Puig has called Honda’s lack of MotoGP performance ‘troubling’ and that the Japanese manufacturer is still searching for its ‘true potential’.
Battle-scarred Binder saves KTM’s weekend, ‘time to climb out of this hole’
Brad Binder’s battle-scarred KTM was the only RC16 to reach the finish in Sunday’s French MotoGP at Le Mans.
Keith Huewen asked: ‘Will others follow Suzuki out of MotoGP? Can Triumph join?'
The ongoing fallout from Suzuki’s shock decision to leave MotoGP at the end of 2022 is among the hot topics on this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen.
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‘Valentino Rossi improving constantly’ despite qualifying crash
Valentino Rossi was hailed for his improvement on four wheels by his new team principal despite crashing in qualifying at the weekend’s GT World Series third round at Magny-Cours in France.
Fabio Quartararo: ‘I’m not the title favourite, by far’
MotoGP world championship leader Fabio Quartararo sends another warning to Yamaha after a frustrating home race at Le Mans.
‘Thankfully the guys avoided me’ - Rins falls after 200km/h gravel trap ride
Determined to prove Suzuki is wrong to leave MotoGP, Alex Rins carved through the field from seventh to third in the opening laps of the French MotoGP.
Jorge Martin: ‘Nerve problem’ returns - couldn’t feel brake, throttle
Jorge Martin failed to score points for the fifth time this season after crashing out of Sunday’s French MotoGP at Le Mans.
Espargaro: ‘It was in my hands’, Quartararo ‘not better than me on the brakes’
Despite losing out in mid-corner, Aleix Espargaro held off a charging Fabio Quartararo at the Le Mans MotoGP, while saying the Yamaha rider is not ‘better than me on the brakes’.
No points but ‘big improvement’ for Valentino Rossi in Magny-Cours
Valentino Rossi was unable to repeat his Brands Hatch points finish during round three of the Fanatic GT World Series, at Magny-Cours.
Bagnaia: I can’t win the championship with these mistakes
A nightmare lap at the French MotoGP saw Francesco Bagnaia lose the race lead, run wide after retaking the advantage and then crash out of second.
Will Bastianini replace Miller? ‘He’s won three races, makes perfect sense’
‘Put two and two together, he’s won three races’ - Jack Miller claims Enea Bastianini could take his factory Ducati ride after winning the Le Mans MotoGP.
Sensational Bastianini wins at Le Mans as Bagnaia crashes out of second
Enea Bastianini delivers a sensational performance to claim his third win of the 2022 MotoGP season, while pole sitter Francesco Bagnaia crashed out from a certain second place.
Aleix Espargaro tops Warm-up ahead of pre-race favourite Fabio Quartararo
Aleix Espargaro fastest in Le Mans MotoGP warm-up as pre-race favourite Fabio Quartararo once again shows searing pace.
‘I will not wait forever’; Aleix Espargaro hurt by lack of Aprilia contract
In the midst of a career-year in MotoGP, Aleix Espargaro says he’s saddened by the lack of a contract renewal from Aprilia thus far.
Marc Marquez: In the end you need to admit it, 5th 'best case'
Unless rain arrives to spice up Sunday’s French MotoGP, Marc Marquez admits he is facing his fifth race in a row without a podium.
Five MotoGP riders that surprised us during Le Mans qualifying
Qualifying saw the existing lap record broken for a fifth time this weekend, as Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia took his first Le Mans MotoGP pole. Here are five riders that surprised us on Saturday at the French GP.
Valentino Rossi’s number 46 to be retired from MotoGP, but...
Valentino Rossi’s famous number 46 is to be retired from use in the MotoGP class, something the Italian previously indicated he didn't want to happen.
Bagnaia fires his way to pole with new lap record, leads factory Ducati 1-2
Francesco Bagnaia sets a blistering pace to take back-to-back MotoGP poles. Leads a factory Ducati 1-2 in Le Mans as Fabio Quartararo could only manage fourth.
‘They contacted us’; Honda confirm Joan Mir and Alex Rins discussions
Repsol Honda Team Manager, Alberto Puig, has confirmed discussions with both Joan Mir and Alex Rins have taken place ahead of the Le Mans MotoGP.
Qatar will not host opening round of 2023 MotoGP season
Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit will not host the opening round of the 2023 MotoGP season.