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Dovizioso: Misano win part of 2019 strategy as Marquez 'too far'
Andrea Dovizioso says the majority of Ducati’s focus and development strategy is on 2019 as he feels Marc Marquez’s MotoGP world championship lead is ‘too far to think about’ despite winning in Misano.
MotoGP: Marquez: Taking podium means not being pushed into mistakes
While Marc Marquez says victory will always be his ultimate target at every race, the Repsol Honda rider concedes settling for a conservative result will be key to sealing the MotoGP world championship as he claimed second place to increase his lead to 67 points over Andrea Dovizioso.
MotoGP: Zarco: Misano race so, so difficult, makes me sad
There was little joy to be found in Johann Zarco’s Sunday afternoon at Misano as the Frenchman encountered familiar issues with acceleration while struggling to a disappointing tenth place finish.
Misano MotoGP: Dovi: Stoner data 'always interesting'
Recent reports have confirmed that Casey Stoner is considering his future as a Ducati MotoGP test rider , but also that his recovery from shoulder surgery is not a factor.
MotoGP: Marquez ominous in morning warm-up
Marc Marquez underlined his intentions for Sunday’s MotoGP outing at Misano by posting a devastating twelve-lap run on a used front tyre, while outpacing both factory Ducatis in terms of outright speed.
Inaugural MotoE race calendar revealed
The first FIM Enel MotoE World Cup race calendar has been confirmed with a five-round schedule for 2019 starting at Jerez in May.
Misano MotoGP: Marquez drama: Crash, Sprint, Scooter, Stone
Marc Marquez will start Sunday's San Marino MotoGP from fifth on the grid after an action-packed end to qualifying at Misano.
Vinales: Electronics, chassis gains vital due to engine freeze
Maverick Vinales says Movistar Yamaha breakthroughs from last month’s Misano test on its electronics package has restored confidence with the YZR-M1 but accepts the team will have limitations with its current engine for the rest of the season.
MotoGP: Rossi seeking ‘two tenths’ for podium fight
MotoGP FP4 may have brought about a significant improvement with the feel of his Yamaha M1, but Valentino Rossi is still chasing “two tenths” to conjure up a podium charge at his home grand prix at Misano.
Misano MotoGP: Dovizioso: A fast race, Jorge wants to escape
Andrea Dovizioso expects team-mate and Misano MotoGP pole starter Jorge Lorenzo to try and escape in the early laps of Sunday's race.
MotoGP: Miller: I was as shocked as anyone
Jack Miller feels there has been no breakthrough moment in his turnaround in form for Pramac Ducati has he produced a surprise front row in qualifying at Misano.
MotoGP: Crutchlow: It’s going to be an epic battle
Cal Crutchlow was one of a number of riders predicting an incredibly close MotoGP race at Misano on Sunday - or an “epic battle” to use his words - after the Englishman qualified sixth in an action-packed Q2 session.
Lorenzo ‘fast, competitive and confident’ after dominant pole
Jorge Lorenzo says his qualifying at Misano ‘couldn’t have gone any better’ by storming to pole position with lap record pace for Ducati.
Lorenzo blows away lap record for Misano pole
Full MotoGP qualifying results from Misano
2018 Misano MotoGP - Qualifying (1) Results
The top two riders - Pedrosa and Morbidelli - now progress to the Q2 pole position shootout, where they will join the ten fastest riders after third practice. The others will start, in the following order, from 13th on the grid onwards.
2018 Misano MotoGP - Free Practice (4) Results
Vinales sets the fastest lap time during a closely matched (and sunny) final practice at the San Marino MotoGP. Qualifying 1, for those outside the top ten after third free practice, will now get underway.
Zarco, Miller top drying FP3 to bolt into Q2 spots
Full MotoGP FP3 times from Misano
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi presents 'Back to Misano' helmet
Saturday morning at an Italian MotoGP round means a special helmet design for home hero Valentino Rossi. For Misano 2018, Rossi unveiled a 'Back to Misano' design - having missed his local race last year due to injury...
Bradley Smith: Aprilia MotoGP race debut in Qatar, MotoE a maybe
Bradley Smith may have lost his full-time MotoGP ride, but he will be lining up on the grid at the 2019 Qatar season-opener.
Misano MotoGP: Rossi 'pushed for Folger', difficult Friday
Valentino Rossi and Movistar Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales have welcomed the news that 2017 MotoGP podium finisher Jonas Folger is to become the factory's new European test rider .
MotoGP: Lorenzo: We’re one of favourites for victory
Jorge Lorenzo believes he should be considered among the favourites to collect the 25 points for a MotoGP race win on Sunday, after the Majorcan placed second overall in Friday’s free practice sessions at Misano.
MotoGP: Dovizioso questions team vote on British GP postponement
Andrea Dovizioso has questioned Dorna’s decision to allow MotoGP teams to vote on the postponement of the British Grand Prix, as he feels manufacturers may place their own interests ahead of the running of a race.
Espargaro adapting to new 'super different' Aprilia engine
Aleix Espargaro has conceded getting up to speed with the new Aprilia engine configuration made it a tricky Friday at Misano while also completing a debut day with his new crew chief.