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Dorna CEO on MotoGP Sprint bonus bust-up: “Problem for riders with their teams”
The Dorna CEO has insisted that the ongoing row over Sprint race bonuses must be resolved between MotoGP riders and their teams.
‘I felt great’ - Bagnaia’s rain ‘nightmare’ over?
Not only is Ducati’s reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia confident of avoiding last year’s slow start to the new MotoGP season, but he’s also not afraid of any wet weather.
Binder in search of ‘more power’ but is it the same request as Quartararo?
Throughout the 2022 MotoGP season we heard Fabio Quartararo often demanding Yamaha for an engine that generates more power to battle Ducati, however, it’s now KTM’s Brad Binder who’s searching for more power but in a slightly different capacity.
Morbidelli: ‘You need to be a chameleon’
Stung by his worst MotoGP season, Franco Morbidelli is seeking to switch from being a smooth rider to a ‘chameleon’ in 2023.
Marini: Sprints? Give everything in every corner, ‘crazy race’
MotoGP’s new Sprint races might not be classed as ‘GPs’ but they could well provide the most memorable action of the weekend.
Tech update - what new parts did MotoGP bikes use in Sepang?
All the major tech updates from the MotoGP 2023 preseason Sepang test...
'Fantastic job' - Miller, Martin debut new Alpinestars MotoGP helmet
New technical developments were not confined to the bikes during the opening MotoGP test of 2023 at Sepang last weekend.
KTM or Honda with most to do after the Sepang test?
How would you rank the five MotoGP manufacturers after the opening test of the year at Sepang?
Bastianini only at ’70-75%’ with new Ducati
Enea Bastianini may have been a close fourth on the Sepang MotoGP test timesheets, but the new factory Ducati rider estimates he is only currently at 70-75% with the GP23.
Fernandez ‘never lost’ his talent, RNF hoping for repeat of Quartararo rise
After watching 2021 MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo win races and claim pole positions for them during their time as Petronas Yamaha, Razlan Razali’s RNF Aprilia team are hoping for a similar rise from new rider Raul Fernandez.
Agreement closer on MotoGP Sprint bonuses?
It looks like an agreement could be near for riders whose contracts were signed before the announcement of MotoGP Sprint races in 2023.
Andrea Dovizioso to be inducted into MotoGP Hall of Fame
Three-time MotoGP runner-up Andrea Dovizioso will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.
Mir: ‘Bike completely different to before, riding more like a Honda style’
Although significant changes have taken place since the first time he tried the Honda MotoGP bike, Joan Mir feels as though he’s getting to grips with the ‘style’ that’s needed.
Marc Marquez: “I’m not one of the favourites - do it to win, or stay at home”
Marc Marquez has denied that he is among the favourites to win the MotoGP championship, and implored his Honda team to “stay united”.
Who is MotoGP’s next superstar on Valentino Rossi’s level? Dorna CEO explains…
MotoGP is still searching for its next Valentino Rossi, as the second season since the legend’s retirement nears.
Fernandez feels like a ‘factory rider’ at Aprilia, ‘happy with my life’
Although he’s using last season’s RS-GP22 Aprilia bike, second-year MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez has credited the Noale manufacturer for making him feel like a ‘factory rider’.
What left Oliveira ‘confused’ in Sepang as he tries to ‘get rid of bad habits’?
‘Absolutely not, I’m even more confused’ was the answer given by Miguel Oliveira when asked if he has a theory for why Ducati and Aprilia dominated the Sepang MotoGP Test.
“Yes we are!” - Pol Espargaro believes that KTM is a strong contender
Fastest of the four KTM riders at the Sepang MotoGP Test, Pol Espargaro is adamant that the Austrian manufacturer is capable of running at the front on a consistent basis.
Zarco honest about Ducati’s chances - ‘it will not be fun for the other riders’
Johann Zarco says Ducati’s performance at the Sepang MotoGP Test ‘will not be fun for other riders’ going forward, after the Italian manufacturer looked more dominant than ever.
Huewen: Ducati the favourites, ’but you have to watch for Aprilia’
Ducati might have dominated the Sepang MotoGP Test but Keith Huewen is convinced that Aprilia are in the mix.
Marquez: ‘Not a surprise’ to see Honda struggle, ‘better to be in front’
As Honda’s struggles continued at the Sepang MotoGP Test, former LCR rider Alex Marquez claims he was not surprised given the fact ‘they need time’ to turn things around.
Rins: “I don’t want to make the Honda a Suzuki”, still without ‘base set-up’
As his attempts of adapting to Honda, but also bringing the Japanese manufacturer back into MotoGP contention continue, Alex Rins admits he doesn’t want to turn the RC213V into a Suzuki.
Vinales: ‘The way I controlled the spin was excellent’ - main threat to Ducati?
After finishing day one of the Sepang MotoGP Test as the best non-Ducati rider, Maverick Vinales replicated his impressive performance to lead Aprilia’s charge on the final day.
Marquez side-steps question on Honda exit clause: “I can’t think about this”
Marc Marquez refused to comment on the possible existence of a clause in his contract which could result in his Honda exit.