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Quartararo “a little bit better” with Yamaha RPM increase
Fabio Quartararo says being given an RPM boost with his Petronas Yamaha provided him with a marginal gain at the Thailand MotoGP.
Marquez names targets for rest of 2019 MotoGP campaign
Having wrapped up the 2019 MotoGP world championship, Marc Marquez says key targets still need to be met this season starting with both the teams’ and manufacturers’ world titles.
Thailand: Rossi on 'the edge': Same story, a shame
After a fall in qualifying, Valentino Rossi climbed from ninth to sixth early in Sunday's Thai MotoGP. But the Italian's progress then suddenly plateaued, followed by a decline to eighth - after being overtaken by the Suzukis of Alex Rins and Joan Mir - where he would ultimately finish.
Thailand: 'Great' and 'good' puts Sepang ahead of Suzuki
The Thai Grand Prix marked the second time in the last three races that Petronas Yamaha has scored more points than any other MotoGP team.
Thailand: Marc Marquez: 26g to victory
Marc Marquez's hopes of wrapping up the 2019 MotoGP title at his first attempt in Thailand looked in serious doubt when the Spaniard was thrown into a nasty highside in opening practice.
Dovizioso: It’s painful, we can only say ‘congratulations’
Andrea Dovizioso admitted it was “painful” to finish behind Marc Marquez by an even greater margin in 2019, but spoke glowingly of the new world champion’s latest achievement, describing it as “an incredible season.”
Thailand: Petrucci puzzled by 'slow' straight, beginning of race
Danilo Petrucci was among the many riders to offer his congratulations to Marc Marquez on clinching the 2019 MotoGP title in Thailand on Sunday. Marquez has dominated the season with nine wins from 15 races to seal his eighth world championship with four rounds still to go.
Thailand: Miller: Wrong button, it won't happen again
Jack Miller's hopes of being top-Ducati in the Thailand MotoGP ended before the red lights even went out. The Pramac Ducati rider accidentally pressed the kill switch as he tried to activate launch control while rolling up to his sixth-place grid slot.
Espargaro: Shame for Aprilia, I’m riding better than ever
Aleix Espargaro has called his mechanical retirement from the Thailand MotoGP a “shame” for Aprilia as he cut a frustrated figure having seen a top 10 result slip away.
Thailand: Vinales: Yamaha has to improve
Maverick Vinales feels his Thailand MotoGP charge was restrained by the familiar lack of traction during the opening laps of the race as he lost touch with the leaders to miss out in third place.
Quartararo: My brain was off for Marquez final corner fight
Fabio Quartararo says he wouldn’t have been able to sleep until the next MotoGP round in Japan if he didn’t gamble with a last corner overtake on Marc Marquez.
Marquez: Quartararo riding Yamaha like Lorenzo
Marc Marquez says Fabio Quartararo has become the unexpected package this season by riding his Petronas Yamaha with a similar style to Jorge Lorenzo during his time at the Japanese manufacturer.
Marquez: 2015 MotoGP title miss taught me consistency
Marc Marquez has achieved a feat only four other riders in history have accomplished by winning four consecutive premier class world titles after sealing the 2019 MotoGP crown with a dramatic victory in Thailand – something he feels was only possible after losing out in 2015.
Marc Marquez clinches 2019 MotoGP world title
Marc Marquez has claimed the 2019 MotoGP world championship title to move on to six premier class crowns and surpass Mick Doohan in the all-time list.
Marquez tops Thailand MotoGP Warm-up as Dovizioso hits trouble
Full Thailand MotoGP warm-up results
Thailand MotoGP, Buriram - Race Day LIVE!
Marc Marquez has his first chance to win the 2019 MotoGP title, today in Thailand. Follow live updates from Sunday's warm-up sessions then the Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP races at Buriram!
‘Little steps’ fuel Petrucci recovery
Danilo Petrucci was relieved to see a few rays of light in his difficult run after the Italian qualified as the top Ducati at the Thai Grand Prix.
Thailand: Rossi: Nobody expected Quartararo so strong
Valentino Rossi expected Fabio Quartararo to be strong during his rookie MotoGP season. But not this strong.
Lorenzo: I feel more power, recovery better
A qualifying position of 19 th may not show as much, but Jorge Lorenzo insisted his recovery to full fitness is coming along with the Majorcan feeling minor improvements each day.
Thailand: Dovi: Marquez fast, but not like Aragon
Andrea Dovizioso believes Sunday's Thai MotoGP could produce another big group battle for the lead. And the Ducati rider, who lost out to Marc Marquez in a final turn victory showdown one year ago, feels he can again be among the contenders, despite qualifying in seventh.
Thailand: Vinales wants small lead group to avoid Ducati riders
Maverick Vinales is aiming to avoid a repeat of the Aragon MotoGP when he lost out on the podium to Ducati duo Andrea Dovizioso and Jack Miller by stretching the leading group at the Thailand MotoGP.
Marquez: Main target podium, in front of Dovizioso better
Marc Marquez says he will prioritise securing a podium finish over gambling for victory at the Thailand MotoGP but with the chance to seal the riders’ world title he accepts finishing ahead of Andrea Dovizioso “will be much better”.
Thailand: Crutchlow: 'Mad' braking means wild ride
A wild braking moment at the end Qualifying 1 at Buriram ended Cal Crutchlow's chances of progressing to Q2, leaving the Englishman with a 13th place start for Sunday's Thailand MotoGP.
Thailand: Quartararo: Pole lap and pushing over the limit caused crash
Fabio Quartararo says having claimed provisional pole position and then looking to go even faster resulted in his late qualifying crash as he continues to star during his rookie MotoGP campaign.