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Italian MotoGP: Bagnaia breaks lap record to top FP3 at Mugello
Francesco Bagnaia broke the lap record at Ducati’s home circuit to complete a frantic end to FP3 ahead of qualifying for the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix at Mugello.
Italian MotoGP: KTM’s new chassis and fuel draws praise from Oliveira and Binder
Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira highlight KTM’s new chassis and fuel used at Mugello for much improved performance as they claim top six finishes.
Should MotoGP stars face pit-lane starts for 'ridiculous' scenes in FP2?
Fabio Quartararo, Jack Miller and Joan Mir among those calling for deliberate slow-riding in MotoGP to be punished as severely as Moto2 and Moto3 after Friday practice at Mugello.
Italian MotoGP: Shoulder ‘more stable’, but Mugello a ‘big limitation’ - Marquez
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez says ‘shoulder is more stable’ than before, but that Mugello circuit has limitations for him including the three ‘big changes of direction'.
Italian MotoGP: Rossi 21st: Difficult day, trouble in braking, not enough grip
Valentino Rossi endures difficult first day at home MotoGP in Mugello - finished 1.5 seconds down on Francesco Bagnaia in 21st place; ‘not enough grip, trouble in braking, change of direction’ are problem areas, according to Rossi.
Italian MotoGP: Morbidelli: Third a source of 'pride' with 'shocking' top speed
Franco Morbidelli leads the Yamaha challenge on day one of the Italian MotoGP despite his A-spec machine being a clear last on the top speed charts.
Italian MotoGP: Bagnaia snatches top spot in Friday practice at Mugello
Francesco Bagnaia tops the Friday practice timesheets for his home Italian MotoGP at Mugello.
2021 Italian MotoGP, Mugello - Live Friday updates!
Live updates, quotes and results from Friday practice for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, round 6 of the 2021 world championship.
Italian MotoGP: Yamaha leads the way with Vinales fastest in FP1
Maverick Vinales gave Yamaha hope of a return to form in Mugello after topping the Italian MotoGP FP1 Session.
Italian MotoGP: Mugello pressure can be 'difficult, but a great feeling' - Rossi
Valentino Rossi says Mugello leads an ‘important period’ of the MotoGP championship, where results starting this weekend will begin to shape his decision about continuing next season.
Italian MotoGP: Crew chief calms Rins' wheelie concerns, Suzuki has 'something'
Alex Rins concerned when watching replays of the 2019 Mugello MotoGP race. Knows Suzuki also face a tough time on the straight due to the new ride-height devices this weekend, but factory will bring 'something' to increase top speed.
Italian MotoGP: Espargaro was ‘very angry’ during early Aprilia days
Aleix Espargaro reveals what nearly made him quit MotoGP, but how Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola convinced him to stay - a decision that’s paid off after the team’s and Espargaro’s best ever start to a season.
Italian MotoGP: Luca Marini explains where Ducati GP21 gains over GP19
Luca Marini believes Ducati's ride-height system, sixth gear acceleration and on-gas turning have all been enhanced with the latest GP21.
Italian MotoGP: Zarco hopes to put ‘pressure’ on ‘main opponent’ Quartararo
Johann Zarco says putting pressure with Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller on Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo at Mugello, ‘could be great’ for the MotoGP championship.
Marc Marquez considered stopping after Jerez, won't use 'ride height' at Mugello
Injured six time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says 'there was a possibility after Jerez to stop again', explains why his shoulder is now a bigger limitation than the right arm fracture.
Italian MotoGP: Pramac team extends Ducati contract
Pramac to continue as a Ducati satellite team for the next three seasons.
Italian MotoGP: Marquez: Rossi and I have different mentalities
Marc Marquez says it is 'admirable' Valentino Rossi still wants to compete in MotoGP but adds, 'When I can no longer fight for wins, I will stop. I am not made to race for 15th position".
Italian MotoGP: Espargaro 'can’t wait' to see how Aprilia will perform
Fresh from arm-pump surgery, Aleix Espargaro and the RS-GP take on Aprilia's home event at Mugello.
Italian MotoGP: Joan Mir inspired by Rins' 2019 Mugello race
Joan Mir believes Suzuki can overcome straight-line deficit at Mugello MotoGP this weekend, 'Alex was able to do a great race in 2019, so it means our Suzukis can be competitive'
Italian MotoGP: Bagnaia 'determined and confident', Miller 'thrilled'
Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller seeking Ducati's fourth home Mugello MotoGP win in a row.
Quartararo leads MotoGP into Mugello, Vinales 'our time will come'
Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo takes a one-point title lead into the Italian MotoGP, team-mate Maverick Vinales chasing a first podium since Qatar.
Italian MotoGP: Marc Marquez: 'It will not be the easiest of weekends'
Marc Marquez heads to Mugello and first back-to-back MotoGP events since his injury comeback; 'I understand my physical limitations and know it will not be the easiest of weekends to be close to the front in the dry'
Morbidelli: Wonderful to race MotoGP at Mugello, but it won’t be a normal one
Franco Morbidelli says it's 'wonderful' to be going back to Mugello for a MotoGP event, but Covid restrictions mean this weekend 'won’t be a normal one'
Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Dovi-Aprilia, Magic Mugello & more
Episode 4 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts, featuring Keith Huewen, looks ahead to this weekend's Italian MotoGP at Mugello.