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'Angry' Zarco denied race finish by ‘5 metres’
Johann Zarco charged from 20th place after Turn 1 contact at the Japanese MotoGP, crashed just moments before the red flags but thought he had done enough to be classified in sixth place.
Paddock whisper “floating around” of Marc Marquez’s Honda replacement
Jake Dixon could be the surprise name to replace Marc Marquez at Honda next season, according to a rumour shared by Neil Hodgson.
Marc Marquez’s odd comment pinpointed - “those are strange words to me”
Marc Marquez’s admission that he was surprised to finish the Japanese MotoGP on the podium was called “strange” by John Hopkins.
“Pramac not supposed to win the title” | “Don’t discount Bagnaia yet”
Jorge Martin’s confident remarks about claiming the MotoGP title will be “ringing in Francesco Bagnaia’s ears”.
Ducati: “Marquez is coming - concern he may break the balance that exists”
Another piece in the puzzle: Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna has acknowledged that Marc Marquez "strongly wants to get on a Ducati”.
Miller: “It wasn’t meant to be today”, Binder: “Small lock and that was it”
Jack Miller was left ‘wanting more’ after a sixth place in Sunday’s storm-shortened Japanese MotoGP, which saw KTM team-mate Brad Binder crash out.
Martin: ‘It was complicated, difficult to maintain the calm’
Jorge Martin admits the conditions at the Japanese MotoGP meant it was very ‘difficult to maintain’ a calm approach.
Marquez: ‘Red flags came when I was fastest, but we need it to be fair’
Marc Marquez saw his chances of a first MotoGP win since Misano 2021 end when red flags were brought out on lap 13 at Motegi.
Martin wins red-flagged Japanese MotoGP ahead of title rival Bagnaia
Jorge Martin has claimed victory at the Japanese MotoGP after heavy rain saw red flags deployed twice.
How to watch Japanese MotoGP race today: Live stream here
This is how to watch the Japanese MotoGP on September 29-October 1, including ways to get a free live stream. We’ve also listed the Japanese MotoGP start times below.
Honda ‘not facilitating’ Marquez exit | Gresini: “If he knocks on our door…”
Honda are reportedly not letting Marc Marquez go easily, even as Gresini Ducati drop the clearest hint yet about his future.
Ex ally of Valentino Rossi identified by Honda amid high-profile revamp
Honda have reportedly contacted Davide Brivio about bringing him into their team.
Brad Binder: ‘I could not believe the lap times we were doing’
Brad Binder admits the pace at the front of the field during the Japanese MotoGP sprint ‘was ncredible’ after finishing second.
Marc Marquez: “Honda is taking big decisions, reacting. They must”
Marc Marquez acknowledges that Honda’s decision to reassign its top MotoGP technical boss, Shinichi Kokubu, shows that they are taking ‘big decisions’ and ‘reacting’ to their current woes.
Martin: ‘I was a bit nervous before the race, I don’t want this pressure’
Jorge Martin says the pressure of being in the mix for the 2023 MotoGP championship made him ‘nervous’ before the sprint at Motegi.
Bagnaia's title lead shrinks to 8 points, 'We know how to manage the pressure'
Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia insists he knows how to manage the title pressure after seeing a 66-point lead reduced to just 8 heading into Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Bagnaia sees championship lead eaten into again after sprint win for Martin
Jorge Martin makes it three consecutive MotoGP sprint wins after taking victory ahead of Brad Binder at Motegi.
‘Maverick Vinales and Aprilia boss Rivola contacted by Honda' for major revamp
Honda’s plan to replace Marc Marquez could reportedly include Maverick Vinales - and even the Aprilia CEO.
New twist in KTM line-up saga as Pedro Acosta plunges his future into doubt
Pedro Acosta has remarkably admitted that KTM may require him to spend another season in Moto2.
Cal Crutchlow: “If Marc Marquez is on a Ducati, everyone else wouldn’t compete”
Cal Crutchlow has offered a stark warning to MotoGP riders that they don’t stand much chance against Marc Marquez if he switches to Ducati.
‘I can push like before’ - Bagnaia regains braking prowess
After a few weekends where he struggled to have the same feeling under braking as earlier in the season, Francesco Bagnaia believes he’s back to his best at the Japanese MotoGP.
Job done for Alex Rins who pulls out due to pain but explains why he’s “happy”
Alex Rins was all smiles and positivity despite withdrawing from the Japanese MotoGP after just one day.
Marc Marquez after crucial crash in practice: "I had the speed, but…"
Marc Marquez clocked up his 20th fall of the season in the closing stages of Friday practice at the Japanese MotoGP, sending him into Saturday’s Qualifying 1.
Martin 'super competitive' despite having 'a bit of a disaster' in practice
Jorge Martin topped FP1 and was competitive throughout the second practice on Friday at the Japanese MotoGP, however, the Pramac rider called day-one a ‘bit of a disaster’.