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Brno: Nakagami: Cal was angry after Catalunya
Takaaki Nakagami continues to have a 'respectful' relationship with LCR team-mate Cal Crutchlow, but admits things changed between them after Catalunya.
Marquez on Brno pole by 2.5s after savvy slick gamble, Zarco in third
Czech Republis MotoGP - Qualifying Results & Grid Positions Marc Marquez is now equal with Mick Doohan’s all-time record for pole positions after turning in arguably one
Zarco into Q2 for first time this season as KTMs progress
Red Bull KTM pair Johann Zarco and Pol Espargaro progress through to Q2 for the Czech Republic MotoGP after keeping their cool in evolving conditions at Brno.
Marquez quickest in damp FP3, no changes in Q2 order
Marc Marquez kept it neat in tricky conditions to emerge quickest in third free practice for the 2019 Czech MotoGP at Brno, as a damp circuit ensured there would be no change to Friday’s order ahead of Q1 and Q2.
Dovizioso: Speed one story, consistency for 21 laps another…
Marc Marquez labelled him the man to beat on Friday. And Andrea Dovizioso didn’t say much to suggest he wasn’t entering MotoGP qualifying in good shape after a strong opening to the Czech Grand Prix.
Brno: Marquez explains chassis dilemma, Dovi 'fastest'
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez put more practice laps on the new carbon-fibre reinforced Honda chassis at Brno on Friday, setting his best lap time with the frame.
Rossi: Clutch grab prevented oil dump
Valentino Rossi described the first day of MotoGP running at Brno as “a good first contact” after the three-week summer break and explained his decision to continue riding around the track immediately after an obvious engine failure.
Vinales switches practice strategy at Brno
Maverick Vinales says he prioritised his race preparation during Friday practice over the outright quick lap times on a productive day for the Monster Yamaha rider at the Czech Republic MotoGP.
Moto2: Folger back in at Petronas Sprinta for injured Pawi
Jonas Folger will return to action for the Petronas Sprinta Racing Moto2 team for the remainder of the Czech Republic round to replace Khairul Idham Pawi who is suffering with severe hand pain after Friday practice at Brno.
Crutchlow talks tough day, Brno future, Nakagami 2020 bike…
UPDATE: Despite the rumours, Brno is expected to stay on the MotoGP calendar in 2020... Cal Crutchlow, winner of the 2016 Czech Republic MotoGP, began this year's Brno event with the eighth fastest lap time (+0.641s) during Friday practice.
Quartararo: Arms no problem, tyres the difficulty at Brno
Fabio Quartararo says he’s not suffering any pain from either arm having recovered over the summer break but concedes he still has concerns over tyre life ahead of the Czech Republic MotoGP.
Quartararo pushes Marquez off top spot
Full Czech Republic MotoGP FP2 results from Brno
Dovizioso edges Marquez in FP1 as MotoGP summer break ends
Full Czech Republic MotoGP FP1 results from Brno
Espargaro: We’re big enough to spend what we want
Aleix Espargaro believes Piaggio, Aprilia’s parent company, could invest the resources necessary to turn its MotoGP project into one capable of competing with the likes of Honda and Ducati, but admits this is out of his control.
Rossi: Yamaha is competitive, we need to find another way
Valentino Rossi takes confidence from the performances of Movistar Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales and Petronas Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo but concedes he still needs “to find another way to find a good feeling” with his M1.
Moto2: Hafizh Syahrin talking to 'two or three' teams for 2020
Following the official announcement that Brad Binder will take over his Tech3 KTM MotoGP seat next season, Hafizh Syahrin is planning a return to the Moto2 class in 2020.
Nakagami contract delay: 'I want same situation as Cal'
Takaaki Nakagami has shed light on why he is yet to sign a new MotoGP contract with HRC, to remain at LCR Honda in 2020.
Espargaro hints at engine upgrade, fitness better
After a summer of hard labour at KTM HQ, Pol Espargaro has “lots of [new] things” to test at Brno as the second half of the 2019 MotoGP season kicks off on Friday.
Nicolo Bulega to leave VR46
Nicolo Bulega is to leave both the VR46 Riders Academy and Sky Racing VR46 Moto2 Team at the end of this season. The young Italian won the 2015 CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship for Valentino Rossi's Junior Team, leading to a VR46 grand prix ride the following year.
Vinales still with “nothing to lose” after recent resurgence
Maverick Vinales still feels he has nothing to lose in the current MotoGP campaign and will use the same approach which provided breakthrough results before the summer break for the Movistar Yamaha rider.
Marquez: Same mentality, continue different Honda chassis runs
Marc Marquez says he will maintain the same mentality at the resumption of the MotoGP season from the first half of the year while continuing back-to-back tests between Repsol Honda chassis variations.
Miller, Pramac Ducati “pretty much shaken hands” on new MotoGP deal
Jack Miller says he’s close to finalising his new Pramac Ducati MotoGP deal for 2020 as the finer details hold up an official confirmation heading into the Czech Republic round.
Syahrin to race bike and car at Sepang 8 Hours weekend!
MotoGP's Hafizh Syahrin is to enter both the four-wheel World Touring Car Cup and two-wheel Sepang 8 Hours during the weekend of December 13-15.
Guintoli back for Suzuki at Brno
Fresh from the Suzuka 8 Hours, Sylvain Guintoli will make his second MotoGP wild-card appearance of the season at Brno this weekend.