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MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi to Pramac “wouldn’t make me happy”, satellite team salary “not fair”, says Alessio Salucci
Alessio ‘Uccio’ Salucci, Team Manager of the Mooney VR46 Ducati MotoGP team, claims Marco Bezzecchi should be paid the same salary and given a bike identical to that of a factory rider.
Keith Huewen: A shame MotoGP missed out on Toprak, like Rea
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s WorldSBK switch from Yamaha to BMW was among the topics on this week’s packed Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen.
Mir: Yamaha? At Suzuki, more power made other weak points...
If Joan Mir and Alex Rins had repeated their 2022 Suzuki MotoGP lap times at Le Mans, they would have qualified fourth and fifth on this year's French Grand Prix grid.
2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed announces its biggest MotoGP line-up
Four current MotoGP teams, plus Moto2 star Jake Dixon and ten MotoGP Legends will form the sport’s ‘biggest-ever celebration’ at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Luca Marini diagnosed with wrist injury from Le Mans MotoGP impact
Further medical checks have revealed that Luca Marini suffered an injury to the right wrist trapezium bone during his dramatic French MotoGP impact with Alex Marquez.
Enea Bastianini ‘back in action’ on a Superbike at Mugello
Enea Bastianini has stepped up preparations for a second attempt at returning from the fractured shoulder he sustained in the Portimao MotoGP season-opener.
Paolo Simoncelli: What if Marc Marquez had been involved?
Paolo Simoncelli has taken aim at Marc Marquez’s detractors during the latest edition of his blog, hailing the six-time MotoGP champion’s performance on his return from injury.
WorldSBK: Danilo Petrucci: “I have more confidence with MotoGP bike, gap to Alvaro Bautista the same”
As he gets set for his return to WorldSBK machinery with a test at Mugello, Danilo Petrucci says the feeling he gets from a MotoGP bike gives him ‘more confidence’.
MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi: “It’s difficult to have friends in MotoGP”
Although his relationship with MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia is a strong one, Marco Bezzecchi says it’s difficult to maintain that level of friendship when racing together.
MotoGP: Herve Poncharal: Persistent rumours of Acosta replacing Fernandez “sad, it annoys me”
Herve Poncharal says rumours of Augusto Fernandez losing his seat to Pedro Acosta in 2024 ‘annoy me’ following the MotoGP rookie’s best round of the year at Le Mans.
Tony Arbolino is “number one candidate to replace” Fabio di Giannantonio in MotoGP for 2024
Fabio di Giannantonio’s place in MotoGP next season is reportedly threatened by Tony Arbolino.
Even if Yamaha ditch Franco Morbidelli, he has one more option to stay in MotoGP
The future of several MotoGP riders heading into next season appears to hinge on Franco Morbidelli, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Ducati confirm that Francesco Bagnaia has fractured an ankle
Francesco Bagnaia has suffered a fractured ankle - but is should not keep him out of the Italian MotoGP.
Ducati major changes in 2024? Johann Zarco’s seat threatened, Marco Bezzecchi tug-of-war
Johann Zarco could reportedly be “sacrificed” by Ducati to prioritise keeping Marco Bezzecchi next year.
Top Yamaha chief assures Fabio Quartararo: “We’re following your recommendations”
Fabio Quartararo has been told that Yamaha are using his feedback to fuel development for their troublesome bike.
Pedro Acosta’s ultimatum to KTM for 2024 MotoGP rider line-up? “If not orange, then maybe red…”
Pedro Acosta wants to stick with KTM when he steps up into MotoGP - but has reminded them that Ducati could be an option, if they don’t give him a shot.
Explained: Jorge Martin’s exit clause - and his Ducati/Yamaha choice
Jorge Martin reportedly has a clause in his contract with Ducati which could facilitate a move to Yamaha - but he has doubts about whether to do so.
Pol Espargaro admits considering retiring after crash - but is plotting comeback
There was a time recently when Pol Espargaro felt like retirement was the best option after his terrible crash at Portimao.
MotoGP Le Mans: Jack Miller: Augusto "shocked me", Aleix: "I didn't want to ruin his amazing race"
Jack Miller and Aleix Espargaro were among those to praise the performance of MotoGP rookie Augusto Fernandez in Sunday’s French Grand Prix.
MotoGP Le Mans: Brad Binder “sacrifices everything for racing, he is a fighter”
Currently third in the MotoGP standings, Brad Binder admits that before joining Ajo Motorsports ‘I would throw my toys out the pram’, while his former team manager in Moto3 and Moto2, Aki Ajo, has called him ‘much more mature now'.
MotoGP Le Mans: Marc Marquez grows confidence: “I feel fast, I can fight”
Marc Marquez may only have scored five points on his return to MotoGP action at Le Mans, but the Spaniard rebuilt his confidence by battling at the front: “I feel fast. I can overtake, and I can fight.”
MotoGP: Giacomo Agostini: “It’s not easy to leave Honda, Marc Marquez must be patient”
Giacomo Agostini believes six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez should stay at Repsol Honda as “they are almost there”.
Luca Marini’s sportscar rescued as floods terrorise Italy
A car belonging to Luca Marini was saved from flood damage, as extreme weather wreaks havoc in Italy.
Ducati: Enea Bastianini given ‘carte blanche’ until Francesco Bagnaia needs help in MotoGP title fight
Davide Tardozzi, Team Manager at Lenovo Ducati, has admitted the points gap likely facing Enea Bastianini after Mugello means team orders could be used later in the 2023 MotoGP season.