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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.
Aragon MotoGP: Bautista 'motivated' but factory gap 'increasing'
Alvaro Bautista is confident of fighting for another top ten finish during his - and the Angel Nieto Team's - final MotoGP appearance in front of the Aragon fans.
Aragon MotoGP: Marquez: If they gain 5 points every race, no problem
Even if Marc Marquez loses eleven points to Andrea Dovizioso in each of the remaining six rounds, he would still win the 2018 MotoGP title.
Aragon MotoGP: Zarco: 'First goal' to beat Crutchlow, Petrucci
Johann Zarco admits he doesn't know what to expect at this weekend's Aragon MotoGP, a circuit where he has only taken two podiums during eight appearances across three different grand prix classes.
Aragon MotoGP: Six compound target for Michelin
Michelin is hoping for another 'clean sweep' of all six tyre compounds being chosen for use in Sunday's Aragon MotoGP race, as occurred last time at Misano and last year at Aragon.
Jordi Torres gets Avintia MotoGP ride at Aragon
Jordi Torres will make his MotoGP debut with the Reale Avintia Team at next weekend's Aragon round. The Spaniard, a race winner in Moto2 (2013) and WorldSBK (2015), has been called up as the latest replacement for the injured Tito Rabat.
Misano MotoGP: Smith goes the distance with new KTM package
Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro made their race debuts with the prototype 2019 KTM package during Sunday's San Marino MotoGP.
Misano Moto2: Romano Fenati summoned by FIM
Banned for two races and sacked from both his current and future teams, Romano Fenati has now been summoned to appear before the FIM.
Misano MotoGP: Pedrosa 'too far', needs corner speed
Dani Pedrosa has just six more chances to sign off his MotoGP career with a race win in every season since 2002. But it looks like a tall order at present, with the Spaniard yet to grace the podium in the twelve races so far this year - his longest rostrum drought in grand prix.
Misano MotoGP: Miller: Small mistake ends awesome weekend
Starting from the MotoGP row for the first time since pole in Argentina, Jack Miller was behind only the factory Ducatis of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso at the end of the opening race lap at Misano.
Misano MotoGP: Rossi: Ducati, Honda learned from Yamaha
Ducati and Honda learned from Yamaha by taming their MotoGP machines to mimic the smoother riding character of the M1.
MotoGP: Official: Fenati’s MV Agusta-Forward Racing move ‘terminated’
Romano Fenati’s future in grand prix racing is in serious doubt after it was confirmed that MV Agusta and Forward Racing, his proposed team in Moto2 for 2019, has “terminated” its agreement with the 22-year old.
MotoGP: Vinales ‘sliding all corner, overtaken like I was stopped’
And so the winless streak stretches on. Maverick Viñales was at a loss to explain Yamaha’s lack of competitiveness in Sunday’s MotoGP race at Misano in which he was “sliding all corner” and overtaken “as if I was stopped.”
MotoGP: Fenati: I made a disgraceful gesture, I was not a man
Romano Fenati has issued an apology via his official website after his careless actions in Sunday’s Moto2 race at Misano has had serious consequences for his immediate career in grand prix racing.
Misano Moto2: Fenati sacked by Snipers, MV Agusta deal in doubt
UPDATE: Romano Fenati has been sacked by the Marinelli Snipers Team:
Fenati gets two-race suspension, Crutchlow calls for lifetime ban
Romano Fenati has been handed a two-race ban following his incident with Stefano Manzi during the Moto2 race at Misano where he grabbed his rival's brake lever.
Crutchlow: Opposing Honda, Ducati strengths creates tight battle
While Cal Crutchlow may have experienced a relatively lonely Misano race on his way to third place, the British rider says the opposing strengths in the Honda and Ducati packages creates the close performance fight between the two factories.
MotoGP: Tyre choice, Marquez ‘tactics’ blunt Lorenzo charge
Coming into Sunday Jorge Lorenzo was sure he possessed the potential to ride to a fourth MotoGP win of 2018, but the Majorcan feels there were two factors that prevented him from successfully challenging team-mate Andrea Dovizioso at Misano.
Misano Moto2: Fenati team statement following two-race ban
Romano Fenati's Marinelli Snipers Team has released the following statement after their rider was black-flagged, then handed a two-race ban, for reaching over and grabbing the front brake of rival Stefano Manzi during Sunday's Misano Moto2 race.
Misano MotoGP: 'A big shame' for Rossi, 'everything more difficult'
Valentino Rossi began race day at his home Misano round hoping to fight for the podium after a competitive pace in Saturday's final practice.
Misano Moto2: Espargaro: Shock, shame at Fenati actions
Like most of the paddock, KTM MotoGP rider Pol Espargaro was stunned by Romano Fenati's actions in Sunday's Misano Moto2 race. Angry after an earlier clash with Stefano Manzi, Fenati reached over and grabbed his rivals front straight while accelerating at highspeed on a straight.