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Dutch MotoGP: Marquez 'closer to Yamaha riders' than expected
Marc Marquez was in buoyant mood after free practice at Assen on Friday after setting a strong race pace on the hard Michelin tyres.
Dutch MotoGP: Vinales sets pace in FP2
Maverick Vinales headed the times on the Movistar Yamaha to lead the way on the opening day of free practice for the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
Assen MotoGP: Marquez fastest from Yamahas, Lorenzo falls
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez set the fastest lap time under bright sunshine on Friday morning at Assen.
MotoGP: Espargaro: Redding as test rider ‘good’ for Aprilia
Aleix Espargaro believes it would be “unbelievably good” if Scott Redding decided to take up Aprilia’s offer and become the factory’s test rider in 2019, and feels this aspect could bolster the team’s chances
Assen MotoGP: Rossi: 'Franco can be strong with a Yamaha...'
Dani Pedrosa and Franco Morbidelli insist nothing has been finalised regarding their 2019 MotoGP plans, amid growing rumours they are to join a new Petronas-backed satellite Yamaha team.
MotoGP: Petrucci makes 2019 crew-chief choice
Danilo Petrucci will not fly the nest alone. On Thursday the Italian revealed current crew-chief Daniele Romagnoli will move to work alongside him in Ducati’s factory squad in 2019.
Dutch MotoGP: Zarco aiming to rediscover competitive edge
Frenchman Johann Zarco feels it is time to recapture his competitive edge following two difficult races in the wake of his pole and runner-up finish at his home race at Le Mans in France.
Dutch MotoGP: Rossi eager to capitalise on rostrum momentum
Valentino Rossi hopes to seize his chance to claw back some ground in the MotoGP World Championship at one of his favourite circuits this weekend at Assen.
MotoGP: 'Keep F1 from Assen!'
With home star Max Verstappen making waves in F1, there has been talk of reviving the Dutch F1 Grand Prix.
Dutch MotoGP: Title possible but still much to prove, says Lorenzo
Jorge Lorenzo hasn’t ruled out a surprise charge for the MotoGP world title but the factory Ducati rider says there is still much to prove before any thoughts of championship glory can be considered.
Dutch MotoGP: Marquez: Up to six riders title chance
Marc Marquez says it is ‘impossible’ for him to focus on any one rider as his chief threat this season as he targets a fifth MotoGP world title.
Dutch MotoGP: New spec Suzuki engine for Iannone, Rins
Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins will run a new spec Suzuki engine at Assen in their factory GSX-RRs. The motor was tested by Sylvain Guintoli in the last round of the MotoGP World Championship at Catalunya and offers an improvement in overall top speed.
MotoGP; Redding offered Aprilia testing role, Iannone ‘an opportunity’
Aprilia would like to retain the services of Scott Redding in 2019, albeit as its MotoGP test rider, according to the factory's technical chief Romano Albesiano.
Dutch MotoGP: Dovizioso has put Catalunya setback behind him
Andrea Dovizioso has put his DNF at Catalunya behind him as the Ducati rider focuses on the Dutch MotoGP at Assen. Dovizioso lost further ground in the championship and is now 49 points behind Marc Marquez.
Dutch MotoGP: Lorenzo: Treble a tall order but we can be competitive
Jorge Lorenzo admits he it will be a tall order to make it three MotoGP wins on the spin this weekend at Assen. The factory Ducati rider followed up his first win for the Italian manufacturer at Mugello with another victory last time out in front of his home fans at Catalunya.
Dutch MotoGP: Rossi has mixed emotions over Assen return
Valentino Rossi says he has ‘mixed emotions’ over his return to the scene of his last MotoGP victory at Assen this weekend.
Dutch MotoGP: Vinales 'highly motivated' for Assen
Maverick Vinales heads into this weekend’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen in a positive frame of mind following the post-race test at Catalunya.
MotoGP: Pedrosa, Yamaha future clearer at Assen?
Dani Pedrosa is by far the biggest name still to announce his 2019 MotoGP plans. But so far the Spaniard, a winner of 31 premier-class races, has given little away.
Assen MotoGP: Marquez: Lorenzo, Dovizioso still in title battle
After pushing his title lead back above the one race win margin with a runner-up finish to Jorge Lorenzo in Catalunya, Marc Marquez heads to Assen with a 27-point advantage over Valentino Rossi in the MotoGP standings.
Dutch MotoGP: Zarco: No backing off in the rain this time
Johann Zarco led from pole position for the opening eleven laps of last year's Dutch TT. But when rain drops arrived, the rookie was spooked by the unknown situation and made the wrong call to a pit for his wet bike.
MotoGP: ‘Small, subtle’ changes push McPhee toward podium fight
After securing his best result of the season in Sunday’s dramatic Moto3 outing, John McPhee pointed to the importance of a one-day test prior to the Grand Prix of Catalunya, where he had the opportunity to try “small, subtle changes” which improved performance.
MotoGP: Lowes: I dug in and showed I have heart
Sam Lowes believes Sunday’s Moto2 showing at the Circuit of Catalunya displayed the necessary attributes to show he and his Swiss Innovative Investors squad are going “in the right direction” after a tough start to 2018.
MotoGP: ‘The rider must consider being with Suzuki an achievement’
Challenging. Risky. Words Suzuki’s team manager uses to describe its decision to drop Andrea Iannone, and pursue Moto2 rookie Joan Mir over five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo to complete its 2019 MotoGP rider line-up.
Catalunya MotoGP Test: Chassis decision, but Iannone frustrated by 'big drop'
Andrea Iannone intends to switch to the latest Suzuki chassis at the forthcoming Assen round, after putting the frame through its paces during Monday's Catalunya MotoGP test.