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‘I watched from the garage’ - Aleix suffers clutch, crash and engine woe
Having made his disappointment clear to Aprilia after scoring just 12 points in the last three MotoGP races, the last thing Aleix Espargaro needed was a series of further technical woes on day one of ‘the most important weekend so far’.
Bagnaia urged to do what Valentino Rossi failed to do...
Francesco Bagnaia must do what Valentino Rossi failed to do, by completing an astonishing comeback by winning the MotoGP title, says Davide Brivio.
Bagnaia: Not using new tyres ‘was my decision’, was it the wrong one?
Francesco Bagnaia will be crossing his fingers that rain on Saturday morning holds off at the Malaysian MotoGP, after the championship leader elected not to fit new tyres at the end of FP1 which cost him a spot in the top ten on combined times.
Crutchlow in a league of his own during MotoGP FP2 at Sepang
Cal Crutchlow dominated a wet FP2 session at the Malaysian MotoGP following a lengthy delay due to extreme rain falling during Moto2.
PICTURES: Downpour delays FP2 at the Malaysian MotoGP
A torrential rainstorm has interrupted Moto2 Free Practice 2 at the Malaysian Grand Prix, in turn forcing a delay to the MotoGP session.
Miller on Ducati team orders: "It's an individual sport, f*** all for fourth!"
Jack Miller arrives at this weekend’s Malaysian MotoGP sore from last Sunday’s big Phillip Island impact from Alex Marquez, which also officially ended his 2022 title hopes.
Pol Espargaro: Many Ducatis to protect Pecco, big chance
Pol Espargaro won’t be surprised if Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati wrap-up the 2022 MotoGP title at Sepang this weekend.
Espargaro: ‘When I have to be critical I am, we lost a lot of points’
Aleix Espargaro says basic problems have cost him and Aprilia in recent rounds and that winning the 2022 MotoGP title is unlikely with just two races to go.
Cal Crutchlow: ‘We need Fabio to lead and go, not going to be easy’
With a 14-point deficit to Francesco Bagnaia, Fabio Quartararo badly needs to beat the Ducati rider in this weekend’s penultimate round of the MotoGP season at Sepang.
Quartararo with ‘nothing to lose’, disappointed by lack of help from Morbidelli?
Fabio Quartararo’s plan for the Malaysian MotoGP is full out attack as the Yamaha rider claims ‘I have nothing to lose’ in the title battle with Francesco Bagnaia.
'Pressure’ beginning to mount for Bagnaia as first match point awaits at Sepang
Francesco Bagnaia’s hopes of becoming a MotoGP champion, the first for Ducati since 2007 and the first Italian since his hero Valentino Rossi in 2009, could become a reality this weekend.
MotoGP riders rage after Jorge Navarro red flag fiasco
Marc Marquez will demand to know why last week’s Moto2 race was not red flagged as Jorge Navarro lay with a broken leg.
Marquez: ‘Quartararo has to take a real risk if he wants’ the title
Marc Marquez has warned Fabio Quartararo that he must take full risk at the Malaysian MotoGP if he wants to save his title defence.
Brad Binder: ‘Very interesting’ to see what last 8-9 months have done for us
With Sepang hosting the opening pre-season test of the year in February, this week’s Malaysian MotoGP offers the chance for riders and teams to gauge their progress since.
Luca Marini: 8 Ducatis? The riders learn from each other
Much is made of Ducati’s numerical advantage in MotoGP with Desmosedicis filling eight out of the 24 grid places.
Giacomo Agostini calls for Bagnaia to become a star: “We need a character”
Francesco Bagnaia can win his maiden MotoGP championship then become the new superstar of the sport, says legend Giacomo Agostini.
Is Marquez’s reputation going against him after Rins, Martin comments?
While on track battles against Alex Rins and Jorge Martin looked to be more than fair in Phillip Island, both riders called Marc Marquez’s riding at the Australian MotoGP ‘on the limit’.
MotoGP confirms full Official 2023 testing schedule
After the 2023 MotoGP calendar was announced, the full testing schedule for the season, which starts immediately after the Valencia 2022 finale on November 6, has been confirmed.
Navarro provides health update after scary incident which resulted in broken leg
Moto2 rider Jorge Navarro has stressed that last Sunday’s incident where he suffered a broken leg and was stranded at the edge of track while bikes rode past at racing speed ‘shouldn’t ever happen to anyone’.
Zarco: ‘Problem on the start, full tank, could not bring the bike anywhere’
Despite facing several issues at the beginning of last weekend’s Australian MotoGP, Johann Zarco found himself locked in a battle for the top five after making an impressive recovery.
Marquez: ‘I copied Casey’s style, it’s one of my strong points’
While MotoGP machinery is vastly different to when two-time champion Casey Stoner was competing, Marc Marquez was keen to apply a similar riding style as the Australian during last weekend’s race.
Keith Huewen: Rins wins - but what must Suzuki be thinking?
Alex Rins’ superb Phillip Island victory, just two races before the Suzuki project is scrapped, headlines this week’s Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen.
Francesco Bagnaia can be 2022 MotoGP champion at Sepang if…
Having taken the MotoGP title lead by 14 points at Phillip Island, Francesco Bagnaia can be crowned world champion at the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang this weekend if he leaves with a lead of at least 25 points.
MotoGP riders to get new ‘red flag button’ in future?
MotoGP bikes could be fitted with a special ‘red flag’ button in future, to be pressed if a rider believes track conditions have become too dangerous.