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Qatar Test: 'Surprised' Binder 'put in new tyres and bam!’
Brad Binder signed off preparations for his rookie MotoGP season in style by being the fastest KTM rider in Qatar.
Qatar Test: Nakagami 'happy, close, in less pain'
Takaaki Nakagami, who 'lost' one of his 2019-spec RCVs to Marc Marquez on the final day in Qatar, finished MotoGP pre-season testing just a fraction behind the reigning world champion.
Qatar Test: Crutchlow 'toughs it out' on final day
Forced to halt testing early on day two due to arm injuries, Cal Crutchlow was back on track for a painful final day of MotoGP pre-season testing, in Qatar. The Englishman was to receive little obvious reward for his efforts, being left just 18th on the timesheets.
Qatar Test: Zarco: Good lap time, good test
New Avintia Ducati rider Johann Zarco could be one to watch during qualifying for the Qatar MotoGP season opener.
Qatar Test: Rins 'step forward', Mir 'strong pace', Suzuki 'ready'
Suzuki, which won two MotoGP races last year, has enjoyed one of the strongest 2020 pre-seasons of any manufacturer with Alex Rins and Joan Mir consistently fast throughout testing in Sepang and Qatar.
Qatar Test: Rossi 'quite fast', but 'a little worried'
Tyre degradation returned to haunt Valentino Rossi on the final day of MotoGP pre-season testing. The Italian, 41, spent much of last year troubled by premature tyre wear during races and was absent from the podium from round four onwards.
Qatar Test: Petrucci 'removes doubts' as Ducati shows pace
Jack Miller may have been the only Ducati rider in the top nine on the final day of MotoGP pre-season testing in Qatar but fellow GP20 riders Danilo Petrucci, Andrea Dovizioso and Francesco Bagnaia were all buoyed by the results of a race simulation.
Qatar Test: Fastest Vinales 'can't wait' for round one
Maverick Vinales will go into the new MotoGP season having been both quickest of all over a single lap at the final Qatar test and extremely strong in terms of race pace.
Qatar Test: Marquez: 'Great step' after being 'completely lost'
No matter how you look at it, a rider switching to last year's machine on the very last day of MotoGP pre-season testing is never a good thing.
Qatar Test: Aleix: Aprilia feeling improved lap after lap on race run
Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia have already been labelled as the dark horses for the 2020 MotoGP season and their pre-season testing momentum continued to build on the final day in Qatar.
Qatar Test: Race simulations leave Quartararo, Morbidelli smiling
Will Fabio Quartararo make history this year by becoming the first rider from a satellite Yamaha team to win a MotoGP race - or might it be team-mate Franco Morbidelli?
2020 Qatar MotoGP test - Day 3 as it happened
The final day of 2020 MotoGP pre-season testing is underway at the Losail Circuit in Qatar.
Fastest Quartararo: We are not ready to race yet
Despite topping the timesheet on the second day of the Qatar MotoGP test, Fabio Quartararo feels he still isn’t ready to race with his Petronas Yamaha as he looks to utilise tomorrow’s final day of pre-season action.
Qatar Test: Crutchlow: I’m in a fair amount of pain
Cal Crutchlow's Sunday activities at the Qatar MotoGP test came to an early end due to arm injuries, leaving him just 21st on the timesheets.
2020 Qatar MotoGP test - Day 2 as it happened
The second day at the second and final 2020 MotoGP pre-season test is underway at the Losail Circuit in Qatar.
Savadori confirmed as Aprilia test rider
Having joined Aprilia for the Sepang tests, the factory has now officially signed Lorenzo Savadori as a MotoGP test rider. The Italian was called-up during the reshuffle that followed Andrea Iannone's ongoing suspension for a failed doping test.
Qatar Test: Suzuki rules day one at Qatar test
After last year's qualifying woes, Alex Rins has more justification than most in fitting new tyres for a time attack during MotoGP pre-season testing.
2020 Qatar MotoGP test - Day 1 as it happened
The opening day at the second and final 2020 MotoGP pre-season test is underway at the Losail Circuit in Qatar.
FIRST LOOK: Iannone, Espargaro unveil 2020 Aprilia MotoGP livery
Aprilia's 2020 MotoGP rider line-up may currently be unclear, but the team has today presented its new race livery for the upcoming season.
Valencia agrees to alternating MotoGP rounds
Valencia has become the first of the current MotoGP circuits to sign a contract extension which does not guarantee one event per year. Instead, the traditional season finale has agreed to host 'at least three grands prix' between 2022-2026.
Marc Marquez signs with Honda - until 2024!
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has signed a four-year contract extension, twice the usual length, keeping him as a factory Honda rider until at least 2024.
Coronavirus: 2020 Thailand MotoGP round will go ahead
MotoGP has confirmed that the 2020 Thai Grand Prix will go ahead as planned, having been assured by the Thai government that there is 'no major risk' from the outbreak of coronavirus.
KTM reveals 2020 colours, new look for Tech3
KTM has shown off its revised MotoGP team colours as it officially launches its 2020 campaign, with satellite squad Tech3 catching the eye with a new livery.
Marquez celebrates 27th birthday with motocross training return
Marc Marquez says he “couldn’t have been given a better present” on his 27 th birthday than returning to motocross training as he steps up his recovery from shoulder surgery.