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Rossi: We have to work in all areas
His team-mate may intimate differently. But at the close of preseason testing in 2018, Valentino Rossi was clear: “We have a lot work to do if we want to be competitive.” Another stark warning for Yamaha bosses.
Ducati trials new rear seat, swingarm bar
Ducati has revealed experimental parts for the GP19 with a new rear seat and swingarm torque bar debuted at the Jerez test but received mixed reviews from the factory riders.
'I didn't expect P1' - Nakagami's final day surprise
Takaaki Nakagami sprung a surprise to end his rookie year as a MotoGP rider on top of the timesheets during the final day of 2018 testing, at Jerez.
Miller: Every time I jump on it, I go faster
Jack Miller has said his feeling with Ducati’s GP19 is “getting better and better” with each time he exits pit lane, after posting the eighth fastest time in the first day of MotoGP testing at Jerez.
Zarco ‘still slow, but so constant’
The timesheets didn’t’ bear it out, but Johann Zarco insisted he was content with his progress aboard KTM’s RC16 and more comfortable with the machine’s front end after ending the first day of MotoGP testing with the 19 th fastest time.
Mir bounces back from red flag crash
Joan Mir has hurdled the first major setback of his MotoGP career after fighting through a high-speed off at Jerez to return to track action for Suzuki to reach the top 10 on the opening day.
Petrucci fastest as build-up to big chance continues
Danilo Petrucci is under no illusions that his one-year deal as a factory Ducati rider is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance and is determined to make the absolute most of it.
Morbidelli: Adapting to Yamaha a never-ending process
Franco Morbidelli says adjusting and improving on the Petronas Yamaha SRT will be “a never-ending process” as he continues to impress with instant speed on the opening day of the Jerez MotoGP winter test.
Rossi: 'Clear' that 2019 engine 'not enough'
The good news for Yamaha is that Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales both agree on which of the two 2019 engine specifications they now prefer.
Vinales ‘constant – it’s a good feeling’
There were mixed messages coming out of the factory Yamaha squad on Wednesday evening as Maverick Viñales talked up one of the factory’s new engine specs soon after setting the fourth fastest time at the MotoGP test at Jerez.
Dovizioso: No confirmation but pace really good
Andrea Dovizioso attempted to play down his and Ducati’s speed on the first day of the MotoGP test at Jerez, stating he did not confirm his suspicions the factory had improved its turning issues with the Desmosedici GP19.
Marquez faster on 2018 Honda, feeling better on 2019 prototype
Marc Marquez may have set his fastest lap of the day on his 2018 Repsol Honda but with focus on the 2019 prototype he remains buoyed by the better feelings despite remaining under strict instruction not to push the limits.
Bautista to test Ducati MotoGP bike
Fresh from making his Ducati World Superbike debut at Jerez, Alvaro Bautista will stay on and test the factory's MotoGP bike.
Rider reaction after MotoE debut
A selection of rider quotes from the inaugural test for the electric FIM MotoE World Cup, held at Jerez from Friday to Sunday…
Marquez: If I crashed, the team would kill me!
Marc Marquez revealed he was under strict instructions not to crash in this week’s two-day test at Valencia, joking "my team would kill me” if he fell while assessing two new bikes from Honda.
Bagnaia ‘feeling good with everything’
Francesco Bagnaia believes he is already “on the correct line” after an eye-catching debut on MotoGP machinery at the two-day end of year test at Valencia.
Dovizioso: We found something interesting
Andrea Dovizioso has indicated Ducati has “found something interesting” with the early version of its GP19 machine, after the Italian was competitive throughout the two-day MotoGP test at Valencia.
Zarco: Second day worse than expected
Amid the buzz and excitement of new machinery, teams and personnel, Johann Zarco was arguably the rider wearing a most pained expression at the end of the second day of MotoGP testing, stating his experiences with KTM’s RC16 were “worse than expected.”
Vinales fastest but 'we need to be sure'
Despite leading both days of the Valencia post-race MotoGP test, Maverick Vinales is reserving judgement on which of the two new Yamaha engines he prefers until trying them again at Jerez next week.
Rossi engine test: 'Yesterday there was more difference'
Third fastest while using a 2019-spec Yamaha engine on the opening day of the Valencia MotoGP test, Valentino Rossi slipped down to ninth (+0.6s) on the final day while trying a second new powerplant.
Espargaro: Aprilia knows what areas to improve on
Aleix Espargaro was left unconvinced by a new frame for his Aprilia but is eager to continue the experiment at next week’s Jerez test and is certain “we know exactly what areas to improve on” having matched his feedback with new team-mate Andrea Iannone.
Valencia MotoGP test - LIVE!
Following Sunday's season-ending Valencia MotoGP, riders and teams returned to the circuit for the start of 2019 testing.
Miller to ‘start pushing’ after crazy changes in Ducati GP19 switch
Jack Miller says stepping up to the Ducati GP19, having spent this season battling on the GP17, has been a busy adapting experience as “the changes are crazy” but feels ready to start pushing the limits of the bike on day two of the Valencia MotoGP test.
Morbidelli: Yamaha like riding on butter
Franco Morbidelli has likened riding an M1 to “riding on butter” after the former Moto2 world champion impressed on his debut for Petronas Yamaha SRT, and caught the attention of reigning world champion Marc Marquez.