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Oliveira heads day two at Misano
Tech3 KTM's Miguel Oliveira set the fastest lap time during the second day of private MotoGP testing at Misano.
No fans at Jerez for MotoGP season-openers
No fans will be present during MotoGP's season-opening races at Jerez on July 19 and 26.
Ducati, Dovizioso negotiations 'in a stalemate'
During the private MotoGP test at Misano, Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna gave an update on the protracted 2021 contract negotiations with star rider Andrea Dovizioso.
Pol fastest on day one of Misano test
Pol Espargaro set the fastest lap time on Tuesday, as the first multi-team MotoGP test since the coronavirus lockdown got underway at Misano.
Masks at Misano as MotoGP test begins
The first multi-team MotoGP test since the end of lockdown began at Misano this (Tuesday) morning. All six race riders from Concession manufacturers Aprilia and KTM are present for this week's private outing, plus the Ducati (Michele Pirro) and Suzuki (Sylvain Guintoli) test teams.
Yamaha: Jorge had an 'ulterior motive' for test deal...
The ban on wild-cards this season means retired MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo will not be able to make a planned Yamaha race return at Catalunya, plus possible further outings at Misano and Motegi.
Smith 'planning to be at round one'
There is less than one month to go until MotoGP's new season-openers take place at Jerez, on July 19 and 26th. But at present, Aprilia's 2020 rider line-up remains unconfirmed.
Maverick Vinales first on track at Jerez post lockdown
Maverick Vinales has become the first MotoGP rider to get some post-lockdown laps of the Jerez circuit, venue for next month's revised season opener.
Hungary continues MotoGP plans, aims for 2023
The Hungarian Government, which last November signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' with Dorna to host a future MotoGP round, has released more details of the project.
Zarco: Repeat races will be good for me
New to the Ducati, and having missed some winter tests, Johann Zarco believes MotoGP's dose of five repeat events will work out well for him.
Pol: We all thought 2020 MotoGP season was over
At one stage, we all thought the 2020 MotoGP World Championship would be impossible due to the coronavirus.
Ducati pleased if Petrucci stays in MotoGP, even as a rival
Ducati will be pleased to see Danilo Petrucci remain in MotoGP beyond the 2020 season, even though it means he will become a rival.
Closed-door races like 'caviar in a cardboard box' - Marc VDS
Marc VDS team owner Marc van der Straten gave an interesting analogy when asked about the 2020 motorcycle grand prix restart, at Jerez next month, taking place without fans and in a closed-door paddock. “You could say it's like selling caviar in a cardboard box," quipped the Belgian.
Petrucci close to KTM deal?
Danilo Petrucci appears close to a KTM MotoGP deal after visiting the Austrian factory with his manager Alberto Vergani.
“Everyone wants this bike” – Pol Espargaro talks Honda MotoGP approach
Pol Espargaro confirms he is in talks with Honda over a move for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship season, saying having two factory offers is a 'dream'
KTM, Aprilia race riders to join Ducati, Suzuki at Misano
Following individual outings for KTM (Red Bull Ring) and then Aprilia (Misano), the first multi-team test since the easing of the coronavirus lockdown will take place at Misano next week.
KTM not ruling out Espargaro for 2021, Petrucci visit?
KTM CEO Stefan Pierer is not ruling out keeping Pol Espargaro beyond the end of the 2020 MotoGP season.
SRT: 'Europe heavy' calendar, but Dorna 'pushing hard' for flyaways
The Petronas Yamaha team isn't giving up hope of having a home Malaysian MotoGP in 2020.
Doohan talks MotoGP 2021 for Miller, Rossi, Alex Marquez
Jack Miller's confirmed switch to the factory Ducati MotoGP team, Valentino Rossi's talks with Petronas Yamaha and rumours Pol Espargaro will take over from rookie Alex Marquez at Repsol Honda.
Morbidelli 'thankful' for 'bittersweet calendar'
Franco Morbidelli is 'thankful' for the revised 2020 MotoGP calendar released last week, but admits it's a bittersweet feeling as an Italian.
Quartararo: We will have to be really careful
Finishing races and avoiding injury will be especially important during MotoGP's revised 13-round season. That's according to Petronas Yamaha ace Fabio Quartararo, who is also delighted to see his home grand prix at Le Mans among the eight European circuits to make the new line-up.
MotoGP Gossip: 'Disappointing to see Rossi demoted'
- Casey Stoner has been asked for his opinion on the rumours that fellow MotoGP champion and former rival Valentino Rossi will extend his career by switching to Petronas Yamaha next season.
MotoGP 'cannot fail' at Jerez
MotoGP is taking no chances in terms of the safety protocol for its new season-opening races at Jerez, on July 19 and 26. In the words of MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Ángel Charte "we cannot fail".
Pons refutes tax allegations
Lawyers representing former world champion and current motorcycle grand prix team owner Sito Pons have released a statement strongly refuting allegations of tax evasion.