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MotoGP: Bautista to replace Lorenzo at Phillip Island
Alvaro Bautista will replace the injured Jorge Lorenzo at the factory Ducati team during next weekend's Australian MotoGP. Bautista, who currently rides for the satellite Angel Nieto squad, will thus swap his usual GP17 for Lorenzo's GP18 at Phillip Island.
Japan: 2018 MotoGP Championship standings
Marquez is 2018 MotoGP champion! Riders' World Championship:
MotoGP Japan: Jorge Lorenzo to miss Phillip Island
UPDATE: Alvaro Bautista will replace Lorenzo at Phillip Island . Jorge Lorenzo will miss next weekend's Australian MotoGP, Ducati has confirmed.
MotoGP: Petrucci to attempt ‘the impossible’ from fifth row
On paper Danilo Petrucci’s tough MotoGP weekend at Motegi shows no signs of letting up, with the Italian stating he will need to “make the impossible” tomorrow from the fifth row of the grid after a disappointing qualifying.
MotoGP: Crutchlow ‘pretty disappointed’ to miss front row
Cal Crutchlow described his mood as “pretty disappointed” after missing out on a front row start for the Japanese MotoGP race at Motegi due to a late mistake on his fastest lap in Saturday's 15-minute qualifying shootout.
MotoGP Japan: Pit mistake costs Rossi a row, Vinales braking woe
On paper, it looked like a case of everything is different, but not much has changed for Yamaha during qualifying at Motegi.
MotoGP: Miller ‘going way too fast, landed on my bum!’
Jack Miller said he “got as close as he could to a perfect lap” of Motegi as the Australian claimed a third front row start of the season before crashing while attempting to claim a second MotoGP pole position.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: Marc has a margin, he’s able to risk
Five places may separate Andrea Dovizioso and Marc Marquez on the grid for the Japanese MotoGP outing at Motegi, but the Italian feels that will count for very little once the race is underway.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: The goal is to win
There was to be no second guessing Andrea Dovizioso’s intentions after the Italian secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, with winning a fourth race of the year on Sunday his only concern.
MotoGP: Zarco: Why not fight for the victory?
Johann Zarco is looking toward Sunday’s MotoGP race with lofty ambitions after qualifying second for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, the Frenchman stating he believes victory is within his reach.
MotoGP Japan: Marquez optimistic despite Saturday setback
Marc Marquez still has his sights set on trying to wrap-up the 2018 MotoGP title from the top step of the podium at Motegi, despite being left sixth on the grid.
MotoGP Japan: Dovizioso resists satellite stars for Motegi pole
Andrea Dovizioso putting his Ducati on pole position for this year's Japanese MotoGP was not much of a surprise. But having satellite stars Johann Zarco, Jack Miller and Cal Crutchlow as his nearest rivals hadn't been part of the script.
MotoGP Japan: Simeon moves to MotoE in 2019
Xavier Simeon has been confirmed as leaving MotoGP after one season, but will remain with the Avintia Team in 2019 by competing in the new electric MotoE World Cup.
MotoGP Japan: Dovizioso defends top spot in FP3
Andrea Dovizioso kept his Ducati on top of the overall timesheets during a bright and sunny MotoGP Free Practice 3 at Motegi, Japan.
MotoGP Japan: Lorenzo: 'There was no meaning to continue'
Jorge Lorenzo's nightmare run continues, with the triple MotoGP champion withdrawing from the Japanese Grand Prix and in serious doubt for next weekend's Australian round.
MotoGP Japan: Rossi: 'Difficult to have a clear idea'
Mixed weather conditions at Motegi on Friday meant it was difficult for Valentino Rossi to assess Yamaha's level of competitiveness at the Japanese track.
MotoGP: Guintoli: New parts exciting, going very well
Sylvain Guintoli was enthused by his first impressions at Motegi, where he is sampling a number of new parts that could find their way onto the 2019 GSX-RR.
MotoGP: Vinales confirms Thailand improvements in ‘good day’
Maverick Viñales labelled the first day of free practice at the Japanese Grand Prix as “really positive,” as he and fellow Yamaha runner Johann Zarco showed good speed, before ending FP1 inside the top five.
MotoGP: Marquez ‘competitive and strong,’ eyes Dovi threat
‘Competitive’ and ‘strong’ were two words used by MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez to describe his feelings during the first session of free practice at Motegi, but the 25-year old remains particularly wary of the threat posed by Andrea Dovizioso.
Japanese MotoGP: Crutchlow: Good start, top-five aim for race
Cal Crutchlow opened up second fastest at Motegi in Japan as the British rider slotted in behind Andrea Dovizioso on the FP1 times. Crutchlow opted not to venture out in the wet afternoon session on his LCR Honda and ended the day only 0.105s down on the factory Ducati rider.
Freddie Spencer to be Chairman of FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel
MotoGP Legend Freddie Spencer is to assume part of the role of Mike Webb by becoming Chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel. Webb is currently both Race Director and Chairman of the panel.
Japanese MotoGP: Early pacesetter Dovi warns 'we're in a good way'
Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso laid down an early marker on Friday at Motegi and the Italian rider is feeling confident he can continue in the same vein.
Jorge Lorenzo withdraws from Japanese MotoGP
Jorge Lorenzo will miss this weekend's Japanese MotoGP after trying his injured left wrist in opening practice at Motegi.
Japanese MotoGP: Top ten is job done for Espargaro in FP1
Aleix Espargaro says it was a case of job done during opening practice at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan as he slotted into the top ten.