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MotoGP rookies Marini, Bastianini and Martin complete their first laps in Qatar
Avintia Esponsorama Ducati rookie duo Enea Bastianini and Luca Marini get their first experience riding MotoGP bikes, as well as Pramac Ducati rookie Jorge Martin at the first of three days testing in Qatar.
FIRST LOOK: Mir, Rins unveil Suzuki's 2021 MotoGP colours
Reigning MotoGP champion Joan Mir and team-mate Alex Rins unveil the 2021 Suzuki GSX-RR livery.
Cal Crutchlow: 'The schedule will be mainly European based' for testing
'The Yamaha riders were obviously keen for me to get on the bike', - Crutchlow gets first laps under his belt at the MotoGP shakedown test in Qatar ahead of a busy weekend.
Cal Crutchlow: I feel good to be on a Yamaha in Qatar
'I’m looking forward to doing the job I’ve been employed to do,' - test rider Cal Crutchlow to debut new M1 Yamaha in today's official MotoGP shakedown test.
Cal Crutchlow: 'It’s a shame there is no British MotoGP rider on the grid'
As he begins testing today for Yamaha at the official MotoGP shakedown in Qatar, Cal Crutchlow gives his thoughts on the absence of a British rider on the premier-class grid for the first time since 2010.
2021 Qatar MotoGP Shakedown Test, Losail - Live Updates
The Qatar MotoGP Shakedown test is underway, prior to tomorrow's Official test.
Indonesian E-Racing Gresini MotoE team complete Jerez test in good form
2019 MotoE World Cup champion Matteo Ferrari and his new team-mate for 2021 Andrea Mantovani complete three-day test in Jerez.
Aprilia: Bradley Smith 'not happy', but hope he stays as MotoGP test rider
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says giving MotoGP race seat to Lorenzo Savadori was down to 'company reasons', but hopes Bradley Smith will decide to remain as their test and wild-card rider. Confirms Andrea Iannone cannot be a test rider.
May deadline for Aprilia's 2022 Factory-Satellite MotoGP plans
Aprilia weighing-up Satellite team alongside move to its own Factory MotoGP grid places for 2022.
Hungary to join the MotoGP World Championship calendar from 2023
Dorna have announced that Hungary will be joining the MotoGP calendar in 2023. A presentation in Budapest laid out the foundations of a new circuit that will commence construction in the latter half of 2021.
Ramon Aurin: 'We need to push for the MotoGP championship' with Pol Espargaro
Pol Espargaro will have a new crew chief for the 2021 MotoGP season in the form of Ramon Aurin, who has shared his thoughts on what he expects from Espargaro this season, and why adapting to another new rider is nothing unusual for the Repsol Honda team.
FIRST LOOK: Aprilia presents 2021 MotoGP machine, Savadori alongside Espargaro
Aprilia officially presents its 2021 RS-GP MotoGP machine, confirms Lorenzo Savadori has been chosen over Bradley Smith as team-mate to Aleix Espargaro.
Santi Hernandez: We have to be ready for when Marc Marquez comes back to MotoGP
'The most important thing is that Marc gets on the bike and regains the positive feeling that he had before the injury'. Santi Hernandez, crew chief to six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, discusses his rider's return to action.
Valentino Rossi: About Fausto it's a very sad story
'I remember when he fight with Capirossi, because I follow all the races'. Valentino Rossi shares his memories of good friend and MotoGP legend Fausto Gresini, who sadly passed away last week after his battle against Covid-19.
Valentino Rossi: MotoGP retirement decision depends on results
Valentino Rossi will decide on his 2022 MotoGP future during this year's summer break, 'everything depends on the results'
Rossi: Morbidelli friend and MotoGP team-mate? 'Not easy but we can do'
Valentino Rossi happy to hear Franco Morbidelli's comments on their friendship being more important than MotoGP; 'It will be hard to manage, but I think we can do'.
Valentino Rossi: 'I’m open to everything, can’t wait to start'
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi ready to adapt his working methods to suit his new Satellite surroundings at Petronas Yamaha; 'Sincerely I’m open to everything'.
Franco Morbidelli shares his thoughts on Marc Marquez MotoGP injury
Franco Morbidelli believes it will be difficult for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez to immediately return at the same level; 'I don't know the pain he is going through so I can't judge about physical struggles. But I can judge about mental struggles'
Zeelenberg: 'Rossi loves to sit behind the computer, looking through the data'
Petronas Yamaha team manager Wilco Zeelenberg discusses arrival of Valentino Rossi from the Factory Yamaha MotoGP team.
KTM MotoGP test rider Mika Kallio undergoes surgery after breaking leg
KTM MotoGP test rider Mika Kallio will be out of action for at least 7-8 weeks after he suffered a broken leg during an ice racing incident days.
Indonesian E-Racing Gresini MotoE line-up revealed
Gresini Racing will be the first electric team to run under the Indonesian flag with Matteo Ferrari and Andrea Mantovani confirmed as the team's riders for 2021.
FIRST LOOK: Valentino Rossi, Franco Morbidelli in Petronas Yamaha MotoGP colours
Valentino Rossi makes first appearance in Petronas Yamaha MotoGP colours, joining Franco Morbidelli at the team's 2021 online launch.
Petronas: 'Motorsport artist' Morbidelli can fight for MotoGP title
Petronas Yamaha MotoGP team principal Razlan Razali and director Johan Stigefelt explain why they believe staying on the A-Spec bike should be no barrier to success for Franco Morbidelli this season.
Petronas: MotoGP podiums the target for Valentino Rossi, win would be fantastic
'The target is definitely to go for podiums, and a win would be fantastic with Valentino' - Petronas Yamaha's Johan Stigefelt and Razlan Razali talk arrival of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.