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MotoGP: Zarco: With warm temperatures, there’s no solution
As the heat rose in the Spanish desert, so did the frustration within Tech 3. Johann Zarco’s woes were such in MotoGP FP2 that he even began questioning his own ability as a rider.
MotoGP Aragon: Lorenzo hails 'huge' improvement in FP2
Ducati’s Jorge Lorenzo expects further improvement on Saturday after the Spaniard finished second fastest on Friday at Aragon in Spain. Lorenzo was only 0.138s behind Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez after the three-time premier class champion made ‘huge’ progress in FP2.
MotoGP Aragon: Dovi says tyre consumption key to upsurge in form
Andrea Dovizioso says tyre management has been the key to his upsurge in form. The factory Ducati rider has won two of the last three races after only one win in the first nine rounds, which he achieved at the beginning of the season in Qatar.
MotoGP Aragon: Marquez surprise after toppling Ducatis for top spot
Marc Marquez admitted his surprise as he outgunned the factory Ducati MotoGP riders to lead the timesheets on day one at Aragon, despite not testing at the Spanish circuit.
Aragon MotoGP: Marquez beats Lorenzo, Dovizioso to top spot
Full MotoGP FP2 results from Aragon Marc Marquez has produced a blistering pace to beat both factory Ducati riders and claim top spot after Friday practice at Aragon.
Moto2: FIM withdraws Romano Fenati's license until end of 2018
The FIM has stripped Romano Fenati of his racing license for the remainder of 2018, thus effectively increasing the initial two-race ban handed to the Italian for grabbing the front brake of Stefan Manzi at the Misano Moto2 Grand Prix to a six-race ban.
MotoGP: Dovizioso leads Ducati domination in FP1 at Aragon
Full MotoGP FP1 results from Aragon
MotoGP: Miller: I don’t know why Cal and I got singled out
Jack Miller has stated he is unsure why both he and Cal Crutchlow were singled out for criticism from Christophe Ponsson after the Frenchman claimed both were integral in him losing his replacement ride with Avintia Ducati.
MotoGP Aragon: Crutchlow unmoved by Fenati 'sob story'
Cal Crutchlow says he hasn’t altered his opinion on Romano Fenati based on the disgraced Moto2 rider’s ‘sob story’.
Aragon MotoGP: Rossi: Engine freeze not hurting Yamaha
Valentino Rossi doesn't believe changing the MotoGP engine-freeze regulations would solve Yamaha's current acceleration woes. Unless a Yamaha rider wins at Aragon this weekend, the factory's losing streak will reach 23 races, its longest barren run in MotoGP.
MotoGP Aragon: Crutchlow not looking beyond 2020
Cal Crutchlow says he isn’t thinking beyond MotoGP as he sets out a goal of ‘trying to get faster’ over the next two years.
Aragon MotoGP: Espargaro: Pedrosa to KTM 'would be a dream'
Dani Pedrosa remained silent on Thursday about his highly-rumoured switch to KTM as a MotoGP test rider next season, but Pol Espargaro spoke openly about what the 31-time race winner could bring to the Austrian project.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: I knew the good moments would arrive
Jorge Lorenzo has said he always knew “good moments would arrive” during the dark days at the beginning of the 2018 season, but admitted it was “difficult … difficult” to accept the situation after a listless MotoGP showing in Austin.
MotoGP Aragon: Vinales not giving up hope of ending Yamaha win drought
Maverick Vinales hasn’t given up on ending Yamaha’s long run without a MotoGP victory before the season is over.
MotoGP: Dovi says desire to beat team-mate Lorenzo is 'normal'
Andrea Dovizioso says it is ‘normal’ to want to beat team-mate Jorge Lorenzo after the rivalry between the Ducati riders intensified this year with Lorenzo sealing his first wins on the Italian machine.
MotoGP Aragon: Marquez: Dovi and Jorge spurring each other on
Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez believes the added competition between Ducati riders Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso has given both riders an extra edge in 2018.
MotoGP: Espargaro 'disappointed' to be fast on 2017 Aprilia return
Aleix Espargaro hopes Aprilia have taken a step closer to understanding their present problems and future direction after being 'immediately fast' on his return to the 2017 RS-GP during a private post-race test at Misano.
Aragon MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro: I can't just race a Ferrari in F1...
Aleix Espargaro has expressed sympathy for Christophe Ponsson, but insists no rider should make their MotoGP debut during a race weekend. Espargaro has personal experience of the matter, having also never ridden a MotoGP machine before his own 2009 stand-in debut.
MotoGP: Mika Kallio extends KTM testing contract
As expected, Mika Kallio has extended his MotoGP testing contract with KTM for 2019. The Finn, currently sidelined by serious right-knee ligament damage at the Sachsenring, will thus remain part of the team for a fourth season.
MotoGP: 'Not going to be easy' - Dovi expects Lorenzo, Marquez battle
Ducati's riders' title chances may be remote, but with six races of the MotoGP World Championship remaining the Italian factory has already matched its six victories of last season.
MotoGP: Miller: It was about wiping the slate clean
For two race weekends that have promised so much, there has been little in the way of results. But performances at Silverstone and Misano certainly point to Jack Miller having re-found the confidence and swagger that has earmarked him as one of MotoGP's most exciting talents.
Aragon MotoGP: Yamaha on verge of longest losing streak
If a Yamaha rider fails to win this weekend's Aragon MotoGP, it will set a new record for the factory's longest premier-class losing streak since its first 500cc victory in 1972.
Aragon MotoGP: Lorenzo: I'll help improve Honda like Ducati
While Ducati have faced plenty of criticism over Jorge Lorenzo's 2019 MotoGP departure, the Spaniard must also come to terms with leaving a bike now widely regarded as the best on the gri
Aragon MotoGP: Espargaro: Repeating that performance will not be easy
Last year's Aragon MotoGP marked a new high for the Aprilia RS-GP project, with Aleix Espargaro matching the machine's best finish of sixth, at a closest ever 6.962s from victory.