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Morbidelli seeking ‘redemption’: ‘They say you learn when you lose…’
After suffering his worst MotoGP season, dropping below even his rookie 2015 championship ranking on a Marc VDS Honda, Franco Morbidelli starts his second full campaign for the factory Yamaha team seeking ‘redemption’.
FIRST LOOK: Quartararo, Morbidelli unveil 2023 Monster Yamaha colours
Monster Yamaha has become the first MotoGP team to unveil its 2023 colours with Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli taking the wraps off this year’s livery in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Is Suzuki’s Ken Kawauchi joining Honda’s MotoGP project?
Reports suggest Suzuki’s Ken Kawauchi will remain in the MotoGP paddock by becoming Honda’s new technical director.
Quartararo ‘on a bike soon’ after winter injury, ‘I want the title back’
After finishing the MotoGP season in pain from a broken finger at Sepang, Fabio Quartararo then suffered a further fracture to the same left hand in a motocross training accident in mid-December.
Bastianini on rivalry: “Bagnaia my first opponent - Marquez the favourite”
Enea Bastianini has opened up on the “rivalry” and “friendship” of his relationship with Francesco Bagnaia which is guaranteed to intensify when they go wheel-to-wheel.
Who are the new Crew Chiefs for each MotoGP rider in 2023?
Twelve MotoGP riders will team up with a new Crew Chief for the 2023 season.
#1 or #63? Bagnaia undecided - but this is how he will choose…
Francesco Bagnaia will make a last-gasp decision on whether to run the #No1 or #No63 plate for his maiden MotoGP title defence.
Does Espargaro still feel underappreciated? - ‘Nobody here doubts Quartararo’
Aleix Espargaro is convinced he and Aprilia can become MotoGP title challengers once again in 2023, although ‘no one believes we can do it’, says the Spanish rider.
Marc Marquez: "My career so far has been a bed of roses - now I'll go to war"
Marc Marquez has issued his sternest warning yet that he is coming for the 2023 MotoGP world championship.
“Who’s to say Yamaha will look at Jorge Martin instead of Marc Marquez?”
Marc Marquez could be sensationally targeted by Yamaha this time next year, a veteran MotoGP manager believes.
Secrets of bike development: A rider’s “feeling, judgement” not enough
Once considered sacred in MotoGP garages, a rider’s “judgement and feeling” on his bike is no longer adequate in the modern, technological environment, according to Davide Brivio.
Explained: Bastianini’s salary - an incentive to beat Bagnaia?
Enea Bastianini’s salary will triple if he finishes in the top three of the 2023 MotoGP standings, says his manager, which could be bad news for Francesco Bagnaia.
MotoGP feuds? “Before there was more rivalry, I’ll never have a friend on track”
Alex Marquez knows that MotoGP’s fiercest rivalries are in the past - but he would make contact on track with his closest friend, if he had to.
Dani Pedrosa: “Marc Marquez can dismantle Ducati’s plans”
Marc Marquez’s “special ability” to overcome Honda’s problems to fight for the MotoGP championship will be a problem for Ducati, Dani Pedrosa predicts.
Revealed: Honda’s role in the Marquez-Alzamora split
Honda were at the centre of Marc Marquez’s shock split with his long-time associate Emilio Alzamora, according to a veteran MotoGP manager.
Quartararo chasing Rossi? “Won’t ride in 20 years, don’t have to break records”
Fabio Quartararo has proclaimed “I want to be a legend of this sport” - but that doesn’t mean he plans to chase Valentino Rossi’s records.
“Iannone will be offered a return - ask Rossi if you can be fast at 35!”
Andrea Iannone will make a comeback at the end of 2023, claims his ex-manager, who likened his “crazy talent” to Valentino Rossi.
Marc Marquez ‘surprised’ by rivals during ‘emotional’ slowdown lap
Being popular amongst his peers has never been a top priority for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez.
Behind-the-scenes: Honda’s big changes in their garage
Honda have been busy making significant personnel changes inside their garage to avoid another disastrous MotoGP season.
“Does MotoGP benefit from several winners? We need a super-champion”
Seven different riders had their moment of glory by winning a MotoGP race in 2022.
Valentino Rossi’s old boss: “Yamaha don’t understand; different to 20 years ago”
Davide Brivio, the man behind Valentino Rossi’s glory, has bemoaned how Yamaha and Honda have fallen so far behind European manufacturers - and has detailed how they can readdress the balance.
The one non-MotoGP race Marc Marquez wants to try...
Marc Marquez has admitted the Dakar Rally is a race he would be willing to try his hand at after his MotoGP career ends.
‘I’ll get my leathers!’ - Zarco’s surprise passenger ride on Ducati two-seater
When Johann Zarco saw his Pramac team members lining up for a ride on the Ducati two-seater, on the eve of last October’s Malaysian MotoGP weekend, he jumped into his leathers and joined the queue!
Marquez “must choose between titles or money” - the future “is red”
Marc Marquez must make a decision to prioritise his mega-money contracts or more MotoGP championships, says Jorge Lorenzo.