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Jorge Lorenzo withdraws from Japanese MotoGP
Jorge Lorenzo will miss this weekend's Japanese MotoGP after trying his injured left wrist in opening practice at Motegi.
Japanese MotoGP: Top ten is job done for Espargaro in FP1
Aleix Espargaro says it was a case of job done during opening practice at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan as he slotted into the top ten.
Japanese MotoGP: Zarco 'happy, feeling relaxed' after strong start
Johann Zarco made a strong start to free practice at the Japanese MotoGP on Friday as the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha rider hailed a ‘good day’ in the Far East. Zarco went third fastest in FP1 in the dry with a best time of 1m 45.483s, which was 0.125s back on Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso.
MotoGP: Miller: We’ve got a little up our sleeve
Jack Miller believes there is still more to come from both himself and his Pramac Ducati GP17 after showing strongly in both of Friday’s MotoGP free practice sessions at Motegi.
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MotoGP Japan: 'Worst Friday' as gamble backfires for Petrucci
Danilo Petrucci fears he has lost a whole day of set-up work after a 'gamble' backfired during Friday practice for the Japanese MotoGP.
MotoGP: Pedrosa leads Redding in damp FP2
He may have left it late but Dani Pedrosa topped the second MotoGP free practice session at Motegi with Scott Redding and Danilo Petrucci second and third.
MotoGP Japan: Dovizioso leads Crutchlow in FP1 at Motegi
There were contrasting fortunes for Ducati riders Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo during opening MotoGP practice at Motegi.
MotoGP: ‘When he’s not fast, he fights for the podium’
Of all Marc Marquez’s strengths that have carried him to the verge of a fifth MotoGP world championship at the age of 25, it has been his consistency over the past 14 races that has stood out above all else.
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MotoGP: Lorenzo fears he has 'complete' fracture, Motegi in doubt
Jorge Lorenzo has suffered a fresh fitness blow after a scan on the eve of this weekend's Japanese MotoGP revealed what looks like a 'complete' fracture to his left wrist.
MotoGP Japan: Smith entering unknown at Motegi
Bradley Smith is entering the unknown with the KTM in Japan after only riding the bike in the wet at Motegi in 2017.
MotoGP: LCR Honda ‘like home’ for Nakagami
MotoGP rookie Takaaki Nakagami has reiterated his gratitude toward HRC and his LCR Honda team ahead of his home grand prix after earning a contract extension that will see him remain in the premier class in 2019.
MotoGP Japan: Crutchlow has podium aim at Honda's home race
Cal Crutchlow is aiming to put on a show this weekend at Honda’s home round of the MotoGP World Championship at Motegi in Japan.
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MotoGP Japan: Ducati wheelie advantage over Honda, Vinales fairing
Motegi, venue for this weekend's Japanese MotoGP, is characterised by a series of hard-braking and acceleration areas.
MotoGP Japan: Dovizioso hopes to put Marquez celebrations on ice
Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso says he will try and put Marc Marquez’s MotoGP World title celebrations on hold as he plots a victory at Motegi in Japan this weekend.
MotoGP: Guintoli laying Suzuki groundwork for 2019
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli will use his wildcard appearance at the Japanese Grand Prix to sample a part (or parts) for the 2019 GSX-RR MotoGP machine, according to Alex Rins.
MotoGP Japan: Marquez: If we can't win it here, no panic
Marc Marquez can clinch his fifth MotoGP World Championship crown this weekend at Motegi in Japan but the factory Honda rider says there is ‘no panic’.
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MotoGP: Honda curious to hear Ducati strengths from Lorenzo
HRC technical manager Takeo Yokoyama admits he is curious to hear how the RC213V compares to the Desmosedici, from 2019 signing Jorge Lorenzo.
MotoGP Japan: Rossi 'quite optimistic I can be strong'
Valentino Rossi is 'quite optimistic' of a strong performance in Japan this weekend, when the cause of Yamaha's strong showing in Thailand should become clearer.
MotoGP: Vinales 'back where we should be', but can he stay there?
After being 'back where we should be' at Buriram, Maverick Vinales is eager to find out if it was the revised rear tyres or new set-up configuration that made the difference.
MotoGP Japan: Dovizioso: I'll try and get payback on Marquez
Andrea Dovizioso stands between Marc Marquez and a MotoGP title victory at Motegi this weekend. The Ducati rider is a distant 77-points behind Marquez, but will at least delay the Honda rider's world championship celebrations if he beats the Spaniard in Japan.
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MotoGP: Lorenzo 'feels better' heading to Japan
Jorge Lorenzo is hoping recent foot and arm injuries will not hinder his chances in this weekend's Japanese MotoGP.
MotoGP takes on Sumo in Tokyo!
Ahead of this weekend's Japanese MotoGP, Franco Morbidelli, Takaaki Nakagami and Jorge Martin tried their hand at some Sumo wrestling in Tokyo… with predictably amusing results!
MotoGP Japan: Aprilia closing in on KTM
Aprilia finished sixth and last in the 2017 MotoGP constructors' championship, after losing out to new manufacturer KTM by just five points.
MotoGP Japan: Marquez vs Dovi for title win at Motegi
Marc Marquez will have his first chance to be crowned a five-time MotoGP champion at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
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