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Catalunya MotoGP: Lorenzo: Rossi could win on Ducati, but we're not friends!
Ducati’s Jorge Lorenzo denies he is ‘friends’ with Valentino Rossi after an apparent thawing in their often strained relationship.
Catalunya MotoGP: Dovizioso: 'It's not about Jorge'
Mistakes by Andrea Dovizioso are a rare occurrence, so was the Italian's second fall in three MotoGP races due to the sudden pressure from Ducati team-mate Jorge Lorenzo? Dovizioso insists the answer is no.
Catalunya MotoGP: Yamaha: We'd be happy to see Pedrosa on an M1
Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis has confirmed that the factory would welcome Dani Pedrosa with open arms as a 2019 satellite rider. After 13-years, Pedrosa has lost his Repsol Honda seat to Jorge Lorenzo next season.
MotoGP: Dovizioso fastest, Rabat surprises in warm-up
Much of Saturday’s talk surrounded Jorge Lorenzo and his mid-season Ducati renaissance, but factory team-mate Andrea Dovizioso served a timely reminder of his race-day potential by topping MotoGP morning warm-up at the Circuit of Catalunya.
Catalunya MotoGP: Rossi forecasts 'strange, unpredictable' race
Sunday's Catalunya MotoGP could become a 'strange, strategic and unpredictable' race.
MotoGP: Vinales plots to eradicate early lap woes
It may not have been the position he had hoped for, but Maverick Viñales appeared content to have qualified fourth for Sunday’s MotoGP outing at the Grand Prix of Catalunya. Furthermore, he has a plan to address his struggles in the early laps of premier class races.
MotoGP: Lorenzo ‘feeling great, better than Mugello’
As if his performance throughout Saturday wasn’t enough, Jorge Lorenzo’s words, spoken in the wake of securing a first MotoGP pole position for Ducati at the Circuit of Catalunya, will surely serve as a warning to his rivals hoping to challenge the Majorcan on Sunday.
Catalunya MotoGP: 'The saves get better and better!'
An eventful Saturday for Marc Marquez ended with the reigning world champion just missing out on pole position for his home Catalunya MotoGP. The Repsol Honda star began the day with an FP3 fall, leaving him outside the top ten and forcing an appearance in Qualifying 1.
Catalunya MotoGP: Crutchlow: Marc's saves make us look like idiots!
Cal Crutchlow's Catalunya MotoGP qualifying came to a premature end when he fell from his LCR Honda through the quick Turn 13.
MotoGP: Front row Dovizioso pondering victory challenge
Andrea Dovizioso has admitted he remains unsure whether he will be capable of challenging team-mate Jorge Lorenzo for victory during the Grand Prix of Catalunya on Sunday, after qualifying on the front row for the first time in 2018.
Catalunya MotoGP: Form man Lorenzo seals pole for Ducati
Jorge Lorenzo has claimed pole for the Catalunya MotoGP as the Spaniard’s rich vein of form on the factory Ducati continues.
Catalunya MotoGP: Dovizioso tops FP3, Marquez loses out
Andrea Dovizioso replaced Ducati team-mate Jorge Lorenzo at the top of the timesheets during Free Practice 3 for the Catalunya MotoGP.
Catalunya MotoGP: Crutchlow: Lorenzo in 'horrendously' good form
Cal Crutchlow wasn't surprised to see Jorge Lorenzo at the top of the timesheets on day one at Catalunya, following the Spaniard's debut win for Ducati last time at Mugello.
MotoGP: Braking change, one second faster for Syahrin
Hafizh Syahrin was once again the fastest of the MotoGP rookies on the first day of MotoGP free practice at the Circuit of Catalunya, the Malaysian pointing to a straightforward set-up change that saw him skim close to a second off his personal best lap time.
Catalunya MotoGP: Zarco hails 'immediate improvement' from Mugello
Johann Zarco noticed an immediate improvement on the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha compared to Mugello on the first day of the Catalunya MotoGP. The French rider was eighth fastest overall on Friday, lapping in 1m 39.633s as he finished seven tenths down on pacesetter Jorge Lorenzo.
MotoGP: Dovizioso hoping for better 'relations' with Petrucci
Andrea Dovizioso believes Danilo Petrucci’s arrival to Ducati’s factory squad could offer several positives for 2019, and not just because his countryman has a similar riding style to his own.
Catalunya MotoGP: Tyre choice will be key, says Rossi
Valentino Rossi has emphasised the importance of making the correct tyre choice at Catalunya after the Movistar Yamaha rider finished fifth fastest overall on Friday.
Catalunya MotoGP: Lorenzo picks up where he left off from Mugello
Jorge Lorenzo picked up where he left off as he topped the times on the factory Ducati at Catalunya on Friday.
Catalunya MotoGP: Marquez 12th but unflustered after tough day one
Marc Marquez ended day one at Catalunya 12th on the combined timesheets after a spill in FP2, but the Repsol Honda rider is satisfied with his race pace.
'Preliminary agreement' for 2021 Brazilian MotoGP
Dorna has signed a 'preliminary agreement' for the MotoGP World Championship to return to Brazil in 2021. The venue for the event would be a new track constructed in Rio de Janeiro, with local company 'Rio Motorsport' reaching the deal with Dorna.
Catalunya MotoGP: Lorenzo fastest on Friday
Fresh from a long-awaited debut Ducati victory, Jorge Lorenzo set the pace during Friday practice for his home Catalunya MotoGP.
Catalunya MotoGP: Rossi leads FP1 from Dovizioso
A late lap on new soft tyres propelled Valentino Rossi to the top of the timesheets during opening practice for the Catalunya MotoGP.
Catalunya MotoGP: Rossi admits 'surprise' over Lorenzo Honda move
Valentino Rossi admits he was taken by surprise following confirmation that Honda had signed Jorge Lorenzo as a replacement for Dani Pedrosa. Lorenzo will leave Ducati at the end of this season to team up with Marc Marquez in the Repsol team for 2019.