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Oliveira rewards KTM faith to mark maiden MotoGP win in style
Miguel Oliveira rewards KTM for the faith it has shown in him over the years to secure a memorable last gasp victory at the Red Bull Ring for the Styrian MotoGP
Alex Marquez 'saw pieces fall from Vinales' bike'
Rookie Alex Marquez was directly behind Maverick Vinales when the Monster Yamaha rider leapt from his bike at 230km/h, when his front brakes 'exploded' into Turn 1 on lap 17 of the Styrian MotoGP.
Styrian MotoGP - Race LIVE!
Can Pol Espargaro convert a debut pole position into a home race victory for KTM? Live updates for the warm-up sessions then Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP races from the Styrian MotoGP at the Red Bull Ring in Austria!
Marc Marquez out for another '2-3 months'
Injured world champion Marc Marquez will need another 'two or three months' recovery before he can return to MotoGP, Repsol Honda has announced.
Rossi: 'Two mistakes'
Valentino Rossi will start the Styrian MotoGP from just 14th on the grid after paying the price for 'two mistakes' on Saturday. The first was the costliest, sending the Monster Yamaha rider into Qualifying 1, where he then crashed out, ending his hopes of reaching Qualifying 2.
Point brake: 'Limit is really tight' for Petrucci
At 300km/h, a MotoGP bike is moving at over 80 metres per second. One of the difficulties faced by Danilo Petrucci during qualifying for the Styrian MotoGP was that a braking point difference of 4-5 metres cost him 0.2s in just two corners.
From surgery to front row to pit lane for bittersweet Zarco
Johann Zarco caps off an eventful seven days by surprising himself by qualifying on the front row even if he will need to start the Styrian MotoGP from the pit-lane
Vinales 'curious' to see if 'gamble' pays off
"It was always the same; good qualifying, but bad races," said Maverick Vinales, who is now curious to see if a set-up 'gamble' pays off in Sunday's Styrian MotoGP. "We need a setting that is maybe not incredible for one lap, but good for the race, to give me the chance to fight.
First front row for Nakagami, shoulders weight as Honda team leader
Takaaki Nakagami eyes a first MotoGP podium from his maiden MotoGP front row as he shoulders the unexpected responsibility as Honda's new team leader...
‘Pol on pole sounds good’ but Espargaro plays down Styrian win hopes
Pol Espargaro enjoys the play on words as he savours his and KTM's maiden pole position at the Red Bull Ring ahead of his 110th MotoGP race
First MotoGP pole for Pol Espargaro, KTM as underdogs shine again
Pol Espargaro powers to his and KTM's maiden pole position at his 110th attempt, as Takaaki Nakagami lands his own qualifying landmark for the Styran MotoGP in second
Styrian MotoGP - Saturday LIVE!
Will Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati make it an Austrian double? Can KTM snatch home glory at the second attempt? Will Fabio Quartararo keep the world championship lead? And what will the weather do?
Mir quickest in Styrian MotoGP FP3 as Quartararo bounces back
Joan Mir goes quickest in the all-important FP3 session at the Red Bull Ring ahead of a resurgent Fabio Quartararo and Takaaki Nakagami
Zarco won't appeal penalty, 'not confident' in Stewards
Johann Zarco will make his return to MotoGP action on Saturday morning, already knowing he will have a pit lane start for the Styrian MotoGP race.
Morbidelli: Nothing but friendship for Zarco
After the terrifying 300km/h accident with Johann Zarco last Sunday, Franco Morbidelli returned to the same Red Bull Ring circuit for Friday practice at the Styrian MotoGP.
Aleix: 'Real chance' for Dovi and Aprilia
If Aleix Espargaro has his way, Aprilia will be doing all they can to get Andrea Dovizioso on an RS-GP in 2021.
‘Great opportunity’ as Nakagami sets sights on maiden MotoGP podium
Takaaki Nakagami is targeting his first step upon a MotoGP podium at the Red Bull Ring this weekend after showing strong form for Honda in Styrian MotoGP FP1 and FP2
Pol Espargaro dominant for KTM in FP2, erratic Quartararo down in 14th
Pol Espargaro gives KTM the overnight advantage at home heading into FP3 and Qualifying for the Styrian MotoGP but leader Fabio Quartararo struggles down in 14th
Styrian MotoGP - Friday LIVE!
Will Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati make it an Austrian double? Can KTM snatch home glory at the second attempt? Will Fabio Quartararo keep the world championship lead? And what will the weather do?
FIM Stewards penalise Zarco for Morbidelli incident
Having summoned Johann Zarco and Franco Morbidelli to a hearing on Thursday, and reviewed all available video evidence, the FIM MotoGP Stewards have penalised the Avintia rider.
Miller, Dovizioso retain Ducati advantage in Styrian MotoGP FP1
Jack Miller edges out Ducati counterpart Andrea Dovizioso by a mere 0.004s to head up FP1 for the Styrian MotoGP, the second of two events at the Red Bull Ring
Morbidelli: New images 'more nasty', 'sorry' for Zarco comments
UPDATE: The FIM Stewards decision regarding last Sunday's accident involving Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco will be published tomorrow (Friday).
Zarco: 'Many critics', sits out Friday
UPDATE: The FIM Stewards decision regarding last Sunday's accident involving Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco will be published tomorrow (Friday). To say it's been a difficult week for Johann Zarco would be an understatement.
Crutchlow, Smith think Zarco was going wide
After taking a closer look at the video footage of the Johann Zarco-Franco Morbidelli incident in last Sunday's Austrian MotoGP race, Cal Crutchlow said he has now revised his opinion.