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Rivola: "Aleix Espargaro has the biggest balls in MotoGP!"
Aprilia Racing boss Massimo Rivola has praised Aleix Espargaro’s “big balls” final lap victory pass at the British MotoGP.
‘Stagnation’ of MotoGP project a ‘major issue’ for Honda
Koji Watanabe, President of HRC, says the ‘stagnation’ of Honda’s MotoGP project is ‘a major issue’.
Cal Crutchlow in MotoGP wild-card colours at Motegi
Cal Crutchlow has completed a private test at Motegi, the same track where he will make a wild-card entry for Yamaha in the factory’s home Japanese MotoGP.
Pramac force Ducati’s hand - but Marco Bezzecchi has bigger ideas
Marco Bezzecchi must finalise his 2024 plans before next week’s Austrian MotoGP but that decision is inching closer.
Fabio Quartararo sets strict deadline for Yamaha: “This is where we find out…”
Fabio Quartararo has named the upcoming Misano test as a crunch time that will decide his Yamaha hopes.
Jorge Lorenzo tells Marc Marquez: “Wait a year, then go to KTM or Ducati”
Marc Marquez should fulfil his contract with Honda but then go to KTM or Ducati for more glory, says Jorge Lorenzo.
Official: Alvaro Bautista to make 2023 MotoGP wild-card
Reigning World Superbike champion Alvaro Bautista will make a wild-card entry in this year's Malaysian MotoGP from 10th-12th November.
RNF: Raul Fernandez has a ‘2 + 2’ Aprilia contract
RNF team boss Razlan Razali insists that Raul Fernandez's MotoGP seat is not only safe for 2024, but that Aprilia then has a further two-year option on the services of the young Spaniard.
Alex Marquez: “We’ll keep growing and surprising”, Gresini stays with Ducati
The Gresini team has not only confirmed the signing of Alex Marquez for 2024, but a new deal with Ducati for the next two MotoGP seasons.
The MotoGP rider who has a 2024 contract but admits: “To stay I have to perform”
Pol Espargaro had not even returned to the track before he was questioned about whether he would be ditched from MotoGP.
Ducati must consider Zarco’s “age”: “The problem is…”
Johann Zarco’s age is a factor in Ducati’s big decisions over their 2024 rider line-up.
Marc Marquez’s alarming admission: “For some reason, I’m not able to do it…”
Marc Marquez has admitted the mental difficulty of no longer being “able” to win races.
Official: Gresini Racing confirm Alex Marquez for 2024
Gresini Racing have officially confirmed that Alex Marquez will remain with them next season.
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Can Valentino Rossi take Marco Bezzecchi from Ducati to Yamaha?
Ducati have admitted it is possible that Marco Bezzecchi could follow Valentino Rossi’s VR46 to Yamaha.
Pol Espargaro details “stress” of comeback: “I was afraid; mentally not ready”
Pol Espargaro has described his fear at riding in a MotoGP session for the first time since his horror crash.
Jorge Lorenzo thrills with expert commentary of Espargaro overtaking Bagnaia
Spanish fans were treated to stunning commentary from Jorge Lorenzo for the finale of the British MotoGP.
Marc Marquez shock at Alex Rins’ exit: “He said Honda have a good bike!”
Marc Marquez has explained his surprise at fellow Honda rider Alex Rins’ exit.
Morbidelli teases his next move: “I can’t go into detail yet…”
Franco Morbidelli insists he will remain in MotoGP next season but was coy about links to the Mooney VR46 team.
Honda admit: “Zarco approached us - we were surprised”
Honda insist that the first move came from Johann Zarco, for their potential link-up next season.
Deadline set for new British rider to land 2024 MotoGP seat
While there were no more official movements in the 2024 MotoGP rider market at Silverstone, the next few weeks are expected to see more pieces fall into place – and decide the chances of Jake Dixon and Tony Arbolino.
“Scary moments”: Zarco overheats under new tyre pressure rules
Johann Zarco was one of only two riders to fit the soft rear tyre for Sunday’s British MotoGP, but it was an overheating front that halted his podium challenge.
“Honda believe in this direction”: Nakagami to keep high downforce aero
Takaaki Nakagami became the first Honda rider to homologate an in-season fairing update with the debut of an aggressive high downforce package at the British MotoGP.
Alex Rins spills the truth on Honda exit: “I would have liked more support”
Alex Rins “couldn’t refuse” Yamaha’s offer, and claimed that he was overlooked by Honda for developing new parts in favour of Marc Marquez and Joan Mir.
Oliveira, RNF miss podium by 0.070s: “It's racing, it's tough”
Miguel Oliveira came within 0.070s of making it two Aprilias on the British MotoGP podium.