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Japan: Lorenzo: Objective to stay at Honda
Jorge Lorenzo insists he has no plans to seek an early exit from his two-year Repsol Honda MotoGP contract.
Quartararo: I don’t think about Yamaha or Honda tracks
Fabio Quartararo feels the assumption certain circuits play to the strengths of manufacturers in MotoGP isn’t a belief he holds having seen trends broken throughout the 2019 MotoGP campaign.
Marquez: Nakagami must listen to doctors
Marc Marquez has given advice to Takaaki Nakagami ahead of his shoulder surgery which will rule him out of the final three races of the 2019 MotoGP campaign having undergone a similar recovery process last winter.
Japan: Nakagami 'curious' to see how Zarco handles Honda
Following Sunday's Japanese MotoGP, Takaaki Nakagami's name and number will be peeled from his LCR Honda and replaced by those of Johann Zarco.
Japan: Rossi: Obviously, we are not happy
Valentino Rossi and his Monster Yamaha crew will continue their quest for a MotoGP podium return by trying 'other solutions, something different' at Motegi this weekend.
Official: Johann Zarco steps in at LCR Honda
Johann Zarco has been confirmed as returning to MotoGP action as a replacement for Takaaki Nakagami at LCR Honda. The Frenchman, who split from the factory KTM team after Misano, will take over at Phillip Island, Sepang and Valencia while Nakagami undergoes shoulder surgery.
Suzuki: Anti-wheelie aero makes 'big difference' at Motegi
Front-end downforce generated by the MotoGP wing fairings will be especially important during this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Japan: Vinales: I feel incredible with the bike
An 'incredible' feeling with his Yamaha means Maverick Vinales will be looking to continue his march up the world championship standings at this weekend's Japanese MotoGP.
HRC confirms Nakagami 2020 contract, shoulder surgery
HRC has confirmed that Takaaki Nakagami will remain at the LCR Honda team for the 2020 MotoGP season, but also that the Japanese is to undergo shoulder surgery following this weekend's home round at Motegi.
Japan: Dovizioso, Petrucci chasing 'best of the rest'
With Marc Marquez winning the 2019 MotoGP title last time in Thailand, Ducati team-mates Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci now have their focus firmly set on finishing as 'best of the rest' in the world championship.
Japan: Lorenzo: Some ideas to try
This weekend's Japanese MotoGP should see Jorge Lorenzo become the youngest rider in history to reach 200 premier-class starts, at 32 years and 169 days old. But the question now widely being asked is how many more starts he will make at Repsol Honda.
Japan: 'No rush' but Quartararo poised to wrap-up Rookie title
Fabio Quartararo will have his first chance to wrap up the 2019 MotoGP Rookie of the Year title at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Japan: Marquez: Time to push for the other titles
With his eighth riders' title already secured, a weight has been lifted from Marc Marquez's shoulders ahead of this weekend's Japanese MotoGP.
Valencia, Qatar MotoGP tests dropped for 2021 season
MotoGP has outlined which tests will be dropped to accommodate a growing race calendar. The only change for next season is the cancellation of the Brno post-race test, held in mid-August.
Japan: Michelin: Motegi demands front stability, rear grip
Big braking loads and hard acceleration characterise the Motegi circuit in Japan, venue for this weekend's MotoGP. But the stop-go layout means a lack of flowing corners and therefore not as much stress placed on the rear tyres as at some other tracks.
Thailand MotoGP night race 'could be an idea for the future'
During the recent scorching hot Thai MotoGP, the reaction of many locals to the news that the Buriram round was moving from October to March next season was the warning, 'it's even hotter here in March!' Some then asked, 'will it be a night race?'
Marquez: 2020 starts at Japanese MotoGP in Motegi
After wrapping up the 2019 MotoGP world title, Marc Marquez says he will split his focus on early preparations for his 2020 championship defence along with aiming to clinch the teams’ and constructors’ crowns this year.
Japan: Tech3: Miguel's main struggle not technical, it’s physical
Miguel Oliveira is continuing to struggle with the shoulder ligament injury sustained when he was hit by Johann Zarco at Silverstone in August.
Marquez: I won’t lose my track showmanship
Marc Marquez says regardless of how many world titles he accumulates across his career he wants to be remembered for putting on a show on track which he sees as both a strength and a weakness.
MotoGP announces Brazilian round from 2022
MotoGP has confirmed an five-year agreement to see the return of the Brazilian round in 2022, with the race calendar set to expand to 22 races in total.
Marquez: Quartararo a main contender for MotoGP title next season
Marc Marquez predicts Fabio Quartararo will become a “main contender” for the MotoGP world title next season after being impressed by the rookie’s surge this season.
Jerez, Barcelona key to 2019 MotoGP title triumph – Marquez
Marc Marquez has pinpointed the key moments to his 2019 MotoGP world title triumph with victory at Jerez plus the dramatic Barcelona round as turning points.
Marquez: Beating Agostini records almost impossible
Marc Marquez has refused to call surpassing Giacomo Agostini’s all-time records impossible but has dismissed the idea after securing his eighth world title.
Vinales ‘to understand how Quartararo rides’ to find Yamaha gains
Maverick Vinales says he will examine how Fabio Quartararo rides his Petronas Yamaha to see where he can find instant gains having seen the MotoGP rookie begin to consistently outperform his fellow Yamaha riders.