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KTM 'seriously considering' Zarco for 2019
On Sunday at Valencia, rumours began circulating that Johann Zarco might become a factory KTM MotoGP rider in 2019.
Lorenzo defends Valencia strategy
Jorge Lorenzo has defended his tactics in the dramatic Valencia MotoGP showdown by insisting the repeated signals from the Ducati team were ‘suggestions’ rather than orders, and feels his approach “was the best thing to do for all.”
Rossi raced 2016 chassis - 'it was better, but…'
Once again in trouble due to low-grip conditons at Valencia, Valentino Rossi and Movistar Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales felt they had little to lose by making a surprise last-minute switch to the 2016 chassis for race day.
Vinales: 2016 chassis 'felt great'
On paper, the Valencia MotoGP weekend was an unmitigated disaster for Maverick Vinales. Outside the top ten in every session apart from FP1, the Spaniard qualified 13th and then finished twelfth in the season-ending race.
Marquez praise for 'incredible opponent' Dovi
Marc Marquez has paid tribute to MotoGP title rival Andrea Dovizioso, describing the Italian as ‘an incredible opponent’.
Final 2017 MotoGP Championship standings
Riders' World Championship: 1. = Marc Marquez SPA Repsol Honda (RC213V) 298 points
Marc Marquez wins 2017 MotoGP title!
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP title for a fourth time in today's Valencia season finale. The Repsol Honda star already had one hand on the title thanks to a 21-point lead over Andrea Dovizioso and confirmed the crown when the Italian ran wide and fell in the closing stages.
Valencia MotoGP - Race LIVE!
Live updates from Sunday's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races at Valencia!
Vinales: I’m frustrated. I hope the team is too
Maverick Viñales didn’t attempt to conceal his disgust at the performance of his Yamaha M1 on Saturday, declaring that he hopes the factory “changes everything on the bike” for 2018 after qualifying a listless 13 th at Valencia.
Vinales: We have a big problem
Maverick Vinales says he is facing a ‘big problem’ this weekend at Valencia after struggling during free practice on Friday, when he finished 12th fastest on the Movistar Yamaha on the combined MotoGP time sheets.
Rossi: 'Dovizioso is a very good story'
Valentino Rossi believes Andrea Dovizioso's stunning MotoGP season, during his tenth year in the premier-class, is proof that young riders should be given time to deliver results.
Pol Espargaro to start Valencia finale from pit lane
KTM's Pol Espargaro will start Sunday's Valencia MotoGP season finale from pit lane, with a five-second penalty. The punishment is for exceeding the nine engine changes allowed for each of the KTM factory riders, as a new manufacturer, during the 18 round season.
Lorenzo sets Friday pace at Valencia, Marquez falls
Jorge Lorenzo fuelled his hopes of a 2017 Ducati victory by leading Friday practice for the Valencia MotoGP season finale.
Jonas Folger diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 has released the following statement explaining the illness that has sidelined Jonas Folger since Motegi. The German rookie withdrew from the Japanese round due to severe fatigue problems, initially thought to be a return of the Epstein Barr virus.
Redding, Petrucci talk team orders
Pramac riders Scott Redding and Danilo Petrucci both faced questions about possible Ducati team orders on Thursday at the Valencia MotoGP season finale.
Espargaro returns as Aprilia goes (RED)
Aprilia will be back to full strength with the return of Aleix Espargaro for this weekend's Valencia MotoGP finale, when the team will also run the special (RED) livery seen at last year's event.
Vinales in 'positive mood' for Valencia
Maverick Vinales insists he is in a 'very positive mood' heading into this weekend's Valencia MotoGP season finale. After switching from Suzuki to Yamaha, Vinales dominated pre-season testing and went on to win three of this year's opening five races.
Zarco: Why not try and go for the first victory?
Johann Zarco is looking to wrap-up a stunning debut MotoGP season with a possible victory challenge at Valencia this weekend.
Suzuki: ’17 engine ‘cancelled out its benefits’
Davide Brivio believes the selection of Suzuki’s current 2017 engine spec was a key factor in the factory’s difficult MotoGP season, with its perceived benefits creating other problems for riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins.
Dorna explains British Talent Team reshuffle
Alberto Puig has shed light on Dorna’s decision to withdraw the recently formed British Talent Team from the Moto3 world championship for 2018, believing the jump from British Talent Cup to the world championship to be too great.
Poncharal: I trust them to give me something competitive
In light of recent MotoGP showings that saw his satellite rider outperform the decorated factory team, Tech 3 team boss Hervé Poncharal is sure Yamaha will provide him with competitive machinery for 2018, even if he is currently unaware of the exact spec.
Ducati team orders: 'We spoke to both riders...'
Ducati spoke to both Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo ahead of the crucial Malaysian MotoGP bow to try and ensure the Italian’s title chances remained open until Valencia, team boss Davide Tardozzi has revealed.
Lorenzo didn't see 'team orders' dashboard message
Jorge Lorenzo claimed he was unaware of the dashboard message from Ducati, understood to have been a coded reminder to allow team-mate Andrea Dovizioso into the lead in Sunday's Malaysian MotoGP.
Marquez: In the end I’m human
Risking it all for a podium place proved to be a step too far for Marc Marquez, the championship leader seeing sense in collecting a safe fourth place, even if that meant having to endure a nerve-shredding finale at Valencia.