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Zarco: KTM needs more time to make “huge” changes
New Red Bull KTM recruit Johann Zarco admits the winter did not provide his team with enough time to implement “huge” changes on its 2019 MotoGP bike.
'19 Aprilia ‘much better’ than '18 bike - Aleix Espargaro
Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro says his squad’s 2019 bike is “definitely much better” than its predecessor and is encouraged by the early signs ahead of the 2019 MotoGP season.
Pol Espargaro: I found the limit in Sepang test crash
Red Bull KTM rider Pol Espargaro says pushing to “find the limit” led to his crash during the first day of MotoGP pre-season testing at Sepang.
2019 Sepang MotoGP test - LIVE!
CLICK HERE for live updates Crash.net is at Sepang in Malaysia for this week's first official MotoGP test of 2019.
PICS: Valentino Rossi's 2019 Sepang test helmet
This is the special helmet design that Valentino Rossi will use for 2019 pre-season testing, which began at Sepang on Wednesday. The Italian superstar had revealed there would be a new design a few days earlier in Jakarta, saying:
Marquez has bikes dismantled during shoulder recovery
Marc Marquez’s physiotherapist says “orders” were made to have all of his bikes dismantled so he didn’t get tempted to ride during his shoulder surgery recovery period.
Suzuki: Riders gave same requests with new engine, chassis
Suzuki’s technical manager Ken Kawauchi confirms a new specification of engine and chassis will be provided at the Sepang pre-season test following the consistency of feedback and requests from all its MotoGP riders at the end of last season.
Vinales: I’ve demonstrated the rider I can be
Maverick Viñales has reiterated his belief that the Yamaha M1 has the potential to win the MotoGP world championship and, despite two largely difficult years, he has shown enough to demonstrate the factory’s faith in his abilities.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi: Racing at 40 is a challenge!
Valentino Rossi will celebrate a landmark birthday on February 16th, when the nine-time world champion turns 40 years old. The Italian is currently preparing to start his 24th season of grand prix racing, having signed to stay in MotoGP with Yamaha until at least the end of 2020.
Yamaha: 'Same direction' for Rossi, Vinales
Last year ended with Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales offering very different opinions on the state of Yamaha's 2019 MotoGP preparations.
MotoGP: Vinales: Managing stress crucial in 2019
Maverick Viñales believes managing stress levels will be key to his assault on the 2019 MotoGP season, with the 24-year old stating he now has the environment around him to maintain calm and keep his expectations in check.
FIRST LOOK: Rossi, Vinales unveil Monster Yamaha MotoGP colours
This is the new Monster Yamaha livery with which Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales will race during the 2019 MotoGP season.
Jarvis explains extensive Yamaha team shake-ups
Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis has outlined the extensive changes both inside the MotoGP team and the management restructure alongside its new European-run test squad as it looks to turnaround its fortunes after a tough 2018.
MotoGP: Rins wants wins as Suzuki unveils 2019 livery
This is the Suzuki livery with which Alex Rins and rookie MotoGP team-mate Joan Mir will compete in the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. The colours, which closely resemble last year's livery, were 'unveiled' online ahead of this week's official Sepang test.
2019 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown test - Day 3 as it happened
CLICK HERE for live updates and lap times by Crash.net from trackside at the Shakedown test...
Rossi: Sky Racing VR46 to ‘have fun’ in 2019 title fights
Valentino Rossi says his Sky Racing VR46 team will be the “protagonists” in the Moto2 and Moto3 world title battles and has urged his riders to relish the fight in 2019.
Ray hopes to be fast learner, impress on Suzuki MotoGP test debut
Bradley Ray accepts he has a steep learning curve ahead on his Suzuki MotoGP test debut at Sepang but hopes to be “equally impressive” on the GSX-RR.
MotoGP: 2019 Sepang Shakedown Test - Day 2 as it happened
CLICK HERE for live updates from the Shakedown test... Crash.net is at Sepang in Malaysia for Saturday's second day of the 2019 Shakedown test.
2019 Sepang MotoGP Shakedown test times - Day 2 (2pm)
Testing takes place from 10am to 6pm, with Yamaha's M1 test team due to join the action this afternoon.
Locatelli named as new VR46 academy coach
Roberto Locatelli has been officially confirmed as a new coach at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Riders Academy following the presentation of the 2019 livery for its Moto2 and Moto3 squads.
Sepang MotoGP Test: Kallio: 36 to 66 and 7 different bikes!
It was a day of numbers for KTM MotoGP test rider Mika Kallio at the start of the Sepang Shakedown, as he debuted the #66 in place of his usual 36 and took to the track with seven different machines.
BSB's Bradley Ray lands Suzuki MotoGP test outing at Sepang
Bradley Ray will be given the opportunity to test the Suzuki MotoGP GSX-RR on the final day of the Sepang shakedown test this Sunday.
Marquez “needed” to be back on bike, injury “problematic”
Marc Marquez has thrown his leg over a motorcycle for the first time for almost two months since his left shoulder surgery but says he’s still feeling “problematic” pain after riding a mini bike.
MotoGP: 2019 Sepang Shakedown Test - Day 1 as it happened
Crash.net is at Sepang in Malaysia for Friday's opening day of the 2019 Shakedown test.