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Spanish MotoGP: ‘Competition is tougher, level is higher’ in 2021 - Morbidelli
‘Competition is tougher’ this year says Franco Morbidelli; who heads to Jerez off the back of first top five MotoGP finish in 2021.
Spanish MotoGP: Rossi: Jerez one of the circuits I look forward to the most
Valentino Rossi returns to the scene of his last MotoGP podium this weekend with round four of the 2021 season at Jerez.
Lorenzo: Marquez from another planet, Michelin MotoGP front needs to improve
Jorge Lorenzo says the way Marc Marquez rode without fear on his MotoGP return is why he is 'from another planet', feels an imbalance between front and rear grip was behind the number of lowside falls at Portimao.
Spanish MotoGP: Petrucci: OK in Jerez means fast at most circuits
Danilo Petrucci believes Jerez is the 'ideal place' to work on the set-up of his Tech3 KTM as he seeks to beat his Portimao result in this weekend's Spanish MotoGP.
Rossi: Acosta's impact on Moto3 'unbelievable', a 'great talent'
Valentino Rossi lavishes praise on Moto3 rookie star Pedro Acosta, who has finished 2nd-1st-1st in the opening races of his world championship career.
Pramac: Jorge Martin set to miss two more MotoGP events
Pramac Ducati reveals that the 'aim' is for Jorge Martin to return to MotoGP action at Mugello, meaning he would miss both the Jerez and Le Mans weekends.
Portimao MotoGP: Alex Rins: My rivals always overlook me!
Alex Rins feels it shouldn't have been too much of a surprise that he emerged as the lone challenger to Fabio Quartararo at the Portimao MotoGP; 'It’s strange because I’m racing in MotoGP since 2017... in 2019, 2020 I was quite strong and always my rivals don’t put me on the bet!"
Poncharal: Lecuona 'lost', 'no sparkle', 'everybody needs to wake up'
'I’m lost for words and I think he is lost for everything' - Tech3 KTM MotoGP boss Herve Poncharal concerned Iker Lecuona has 'no sparkle' as difficult start to 2021 season continues in Portimao.
Portimao MotoGP: Pol Espargaro 'fast but I need to put everything together'
Pol Espargaro aiming to make up for lost racing laps in Portimao when he takes to the familiar Jerez circuit next weekend; "I'm fast but I need to put everything together and I think Jerez can be useful for that."
MotoGP rookie Jorge Martin recovering after surgery
MotoGP rookie Jorge Martin undergoes surgery for hand and leg fractures sustained at Portimao; 'He still needs to understand the bike and when you are so brave like Jorge is, this can happen'
Tito Rabat to replace Jorge Martin at Spanish MotoGP
Tito Rabat will make his MotoGP return in place of the injured Jorge Martin next weekend at Jerez.
Video: Marc Marquez, Pol Espargaro review first weekend as MotoGP team-mates
Marc Marquez on Portimao MotoGP; 'One thing is what you want to do, and logically I want to win races and fight for victories, but another is to be realistic'
Portugal Moto3: Pedro Acosta: I thought okay, I have to overtake here
16 year-old Moto3 rookie Pedro Acosta takes second win of the 2021 season; has 31 point lead after only three races.
Portugal Moto2: Lowes loses championship lead at Portimao, fifth for Fernandez
Contrasting weekend for the Elf Marc VDS team as Sam Lowes loses the Moto2 championship lead, while Augusto Fernandez secured a season best finish of fifth.
Portugal MotoGP: 'Special weekend for Honda to see Marc return' - Kuwata
‘We were so excited to see Marc [Marquez] for the first time this year’ - HRC Director Tetsuhiro Kuwata; following the eight-time world champion’s seventh place finish on MotoGP return.
Portugal Moto2: 'It is one of the happiest days of my life' - Aron Canet
Aron Canet secures maiden Moto2 podium with second place at Portimao.
Portugal MotoGP: 'Softer compound' issues, front will 'disappear on you - Binder
Brad Binder scores first top five MotoGP finish since Valencia last season, but front end issues remain key problem; ‘You cannot just brake super-hard and throw it in because it does just disappear on you’.
Portimao MotoGP: Joan Mir: I felt a hit but didn’t know it was Marquez
MotoGP champions Joan Mir and Marc Marquez make contact twice in the space of a few corners in the Portimao race; 'If you start ninth, it's like this.'
Portimao MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro matches Aprilia best, 'podium this year'
Aleix Espargaro matches the best MotoGP result for the Aprilia RS-GP; 'We are still not perfect to fight for victories and podiums, but we are very close… I think this year we will finish on the podium, 100%.'
Portimao MotoGP: Vinales: 'Not normal what I was feeling on the bike'
Maverick Vinales drops from victory contender in Qatar to last place in the early stages of the Portimao MotoGP race; 'All weekend we were struggling, we didn't find out why'.
Suzuki confirms its MotoGP future until at least 2026
Suzuki confirms it will remain in MotoGP until at least 2026.
Portimao MotoGP: Jack Miller 'in the trenches' after 'costly mistake'
'It was one of those where you slide along going, 'what just happened?'' Jack Miller 'in the trenches' after crashing out of the Portimao MotoGP.
Portugal MotoGP: ‘I couldn’t pass Marini', setup needs ‘to improve’ - Petrucci
Danilo Petrucci scores his first and Tech 3 KTM’s first points of the 2021 MotoGP season at Portimao.
Portimao MotoGP: Rossi: Decent race, strange to pass Luca, then I lost the front
'Decent' race comes to an early end as Valentino Rossi falls shortly after passing brother Luca Marini in the Portimao MotoGP; 'It's a strange feeling overtaking a VR46 bike, but especially overtaking my brother!'