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Jack Miller: I told Marc Marquez 'we’re in the same boat!'
New factory Ducati MotoGP rider Jack Miller has revealed he spent 19 days in quarantine, 28 days at home and needed two further operations after surgery to remove metalwork from his leg turned nasty at the end of last year.
FIRST LOOK: Ducati unveil 2021 MotoGP livery for Jack Miller, Francesco Bagnaia
The Ducati Team has presented its 2021 MotoGP livery to be used by the new rider line-up of Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia, during an online launch. The usual red livery remains, although Lenovo has become 'title partner'.
Suzuki MotoGP forms 'team committee' after Brivio exit
Suzuki MotoGP project leader Shinichi Sahara has revealed that the reigning MotoGP world champions have formed a seven-person 'committee' to fill the void left by the surprise departure of team manager Davide Brivio.
MotoGP's Fausto Gresini 'stable' after 'complicated week' in Covid battle
Fausto Gresini's ongoing battle against 'severe respiratory failure due to the complications of Covid' has seen the MotoGP team manager overcome a 'complicated' week and return to a more 'stable' condition.
Suzuki MotoGP's Alex Rins 'impressed' by shoulder situation
After dislocating and fracturing his right shoulder at round one, Alex Rins returned to action at Jerez the following weekend and braved the pain for the reminder of the 2020 MotoGP season.
'No looking back': Bradley Smith splits from Aprilia MotoGP team?
UPDATE: Bradley Smith's manager Bob Moore has told Crash.net they are still in discussions with Aprilia...
Termas will do 'everything possible' to hold Argentina MotoGP after major fire
Argentina's Termas de Rio Hondo circuit director Héctor Farina says "we will do everything possible to comply with the calendars we have planned, including MotoGP in November" after a major fire destroyed an estimated 80% of the paddock over the weekend.
Marini, Bastianini launch 2021 Avintia MotoGP campaign
Avintia has officially presented its new all-rookie MotoGP line-up of Enea Bastianini and Luca Marini, during an online team launch broadcast via Instagram on Friday evening.
'6-7 races' - Valentino Rossi, VR46 to decide on MotoGP future
Valentino Rossi and VR46 have some big MotoGP decisions to make in the early stages of the 2021 season. The first concerns the future of Rossi's legendary career, having signed only a one-year Yamaha contract to join the satellite Petronas team.
Marc VDS Racing announces Elf title sponsorship deal
Elf will take over from Estrella Galicia 0,0 as title sponsor of the Marc VDS Moto2 team for the 2021 season.
Honda commits to MotoGP World Championship for 2022-2026
Honda has become the third factory - but first of the Japanese manufacturers - to officially confirm its continued presence in MotoGP by signing with Dorna for the next five-year contract cycle, from 2022-2026.
KTM, Tech3 to reveal 'next level' 2021 MotoGP colours
KTM has confirmed it will hold its online MotoGP team launch, featuring 'fresh faces and colours' on Friday, February 12 at 10.00 CET.
Yonny Hernandez confirmed for MotoE, 2021 entry list announced
All but one of the 18 places on this year's MotoE grid have been confirmed, following the publication of the 2021 electric-bike entry list.
Repsol Honda confirms Marc Marquez, Pol Espargaro 2021 MotoGP team launch date
Repsol Honda has confirmed that its 2021 online MotoGP team launch, featuring six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez and new team-mate Pol Espargaro, will be held on February 22 at 12:00 CET.
Joan Mir: If Marc Marquez is on track, Marc is the favourite for MotoGP 2021
Joan Mir is the reigning MotoGP champion but in his eyes there is only one clear favourite for the 2021 season; Marc Marquez. However, that of course depends on when the Repsol Honda rider can return to full fitness.
LCR Honda announces Facebook MotoGP team launches for Marquez, Nakagami
LCR Honda has become the latest team to confirm an online team launch ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season. New signing Alex Marquez will unveil his Castrol colours on the team's official Facebook page on Friday, February 19 at 12:00 CET.
Rins: Brivio MotoGP departure 'big shock', 'thought it was a joke'
Alex Rins only knew about Suzuki team manager Davide Brivio's plans to leave MotoGP for F1 a day before it become public. When told, the Spaniard initially thought Brivio was joking and admits it was a 'big shock'.
UPDATED: Buriram bows out for 2021 as Thailand 'postpones' MotoGP contract?
UPDATE (February 3): Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has told Thomas Baujard of Moto Journal : "There was a communication error: The 2021 Thailand GP remains in place."
Rins: Nobody will know Marquez 'reality' until last moment
Since winning his first MotoGP crown as a rookie in 2013, Marc Marquez has gone into each following season as a firm title contender, if not the overwhelming favourite.
Brno confirms no Czech Republic MotoGP round in 2021
The Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno, first held in 1965 and a fixture on the MotoGP calendar for all but one season since 1987, will not take place in 2021.
Hikari Okubo takes over from Niki Tuuli at Ajo for MotoE in 2021
With Niki Tuuli, MotoE's first race winner in 2019, returning to World Supersport this season, Hikari Okubo will move in the opposite direction by replacing the Finn at the Ajo MotoE team.
Rins not surprised if 2021 MotoGP season starts in Europe
Alex Rins won't be surprised if, just as last year, the MotoGP season begins in Europe. Currently, the official 2021 track action is due to get underway with testing in Qatar in early March, followed by back-to-back opening rounds at the same Losail circuit on March 28 and April 4.
LCR announces 'rookie' MotoE line-up to replace Canepa, Simeon
A clash between the 2021 MotoE calendar and World Endurance schedule, cited by Marc VDS for losing the services of Mike di Meglio and causing their MotoE withdraw, has now triggered an all-new line-up for the LCR squad.
BT Sport extends live MotoGP TV contract until 2024
BT Sport has extended its contract for live MotoGP TV broadcasting rights in the UK and Ireland by a further three years, until the end of 2024.