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Johann Zarco enticed by two-year leap in Ducati machinery for 2021 MotoGP
Despite missing out on the factory Ducati ride, new Pramac signing Johann Zarco will still be jumping two generations from GP19 to GP21 machinery next season
Covid: Six Yamaha MotoGP engineers to miss French Grand Prix
Yamaha has revealed that six of its MotoGP group members, including YZR-M1 Project Leader Takahiro Sumi, will be unable to attend this weekend's French Grand Prix at Le Mans.
Joan Mir confident of Suzuki solution to qualifying question mark
Joan Mir maintains he won't consider himself a title challenger until he wins his first MotoGP race... and that can only be achieved if qualifying improves
“Last race, last moment” - Quartararo and Mir talk team orders in MotoGP fight
Fabio Quartararo and Joan Mir say they won't expect team orders to play a factor in any title battle until the moment it is necessary, and insist they would help in return if needed too
Le Mans MotoGP: Morbidelli, Rossi: No thoughts on team orders
All four Yamaha riders have featured on the MotoGP podium this season, with three of them winning races. But with six rounds to go, a split in their championship fortunes is threatening to form.
“Finally!” - Jorge Martin revels in MotoGP move, happy with Ducati over KTM deal
Jorge Martin intimates no regrets over his decision to leave the KTM fold in favour of his now confirmed switch to Pramac Ducati for the 2021 MotoGP season
Quartararo explains Portimao absence, questions Lorenzo 2019 Yamaha choice
Ahead of his home French MotoGP, Fabio Quartararo reveals why he skipped this week's Portimao test but admits some surprise at Jorge Lorenzo not testing 2020 Yamaha
Le Mans MotoGP: Pol Espargaro: I'll risk all for a KTM win
Having dropped outside the world championship top ten following a third DNF of the season in Catalunya, Pol Espargaro approaches the final six MotoGP races of his KTM career with a simple target; 'try to win as many as possible'.
Valentino Rossi: Portimao beautiful, scary, big jumps!
Valentino Rossi got his first taste of the thrilling Portimao circuit when he joined many of his MotoGP rivals for Wednesday's track familiarisation.
Le Mans MotoGP: Rossi: Can Catalunya speed continue at Le Mans?
After seeing his podium and perhaps victory hopes scuppered by a fall in Catalunya, Valentino Rossi's first target at this weekend's French MotoGP is to recreate the speed that kept him in Fabio Quartararo's wheeltracks in Barcelona.
'It's a pity' - Lorenzo still on 2019 Yamaha for Portimao MotoGP test
Triple MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo had been disappointed not to try the 2020 Yamaha during his return to the factory as a test rider at Sepang in February.
French MotoGP: Quartararo: 'Special feeling' to take title lead to Le Mans
Having regained the MotoGP title lead with a return to the top step of the podium in Catalunya, Fabio Quartararo now heads for his home round at Le Mans this weekend.
French MotoGP: Alex Marquez pushing to show potential, 5 days in a row for Bradl
Having ridden to a MotoGP best of seventh place at the Emilia Romagna round, Alex Marquez took a step back with 13th in Barcelona.
Fabio di Giannantonio gets future MotoGP seat with Gresini?
Fabio di Giannantonio will return to Gresini in Moto2 next season, then make his MotoGP debut with the team in 2022.
French MotoGP: Michelin: Le Mans a circuit that needs special attention
MotoGP will be making a much later than usual visit to Michelin's home Le Mans circuit, venue for this weekend's French Grand Prix.
MotoGP: Weather worries, but Jack Miller 'loves' Le Mans
Ducati has never won the French MotoGP at Le Mans but its riders finished second, third and fourth last season - and the only person to beat them, reigning champion Marc Marquez, won't be present this weekend.
Le Mans: MotoGP set for 'very wet' French Grand Prix weekend?
The 2020 MotoGP season has been full of surprises, with six different race winners, four of them standing on the top step for the first time this season.
Valentino Rossi, Joan Mir join Portimao MotoGP test line-up
The final line-up for this week's Portimao test shows that Valentino Rossi and Joan Mir have now been added to the list of MotoGP riders taking part in track familiarisation laps, with street bikes, on Wednesday.
Watching rivals fumble MotoGP title fight motivates Marquez comeback bid
Marc Marquez admits he is gleaning plenty of motivation from watching his rivals fumble in their attempts to succeed him as MotoGP World Champion
Valentino Rossi reveals talks with Yamaha over VR46 MotoGP team
Valentino Rossi reveals talks about his VR46 team stepping up to MotoGP in partnership with Yamaha have taken place but doesn't expect it to happen soon
Honda have to change MotoGP bike 'more than expected' for rear tyre
Honda came into the MotoGP season seeking their seventh riders' title with reigning champion Marc Marquez. Instead, after injuries for both the Spanish star and fellow race winner Cal Crutchlow, the factory hasn't even featured on the podium in the opening eight rounds.
Jack Miller, Pecco Bagnaia have ‘earned’ 2021 Ducati factory opportunity
Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia's efforts with the Ducati GP20 show they are ready for a full factory MotoGP ride in 2021, according to Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali
Pecco Bagnaia confirmed as Ducati Corse rider for 2021 MotoGP season
Pecco Bagnaia will join Jack Miller in stepping up to the factory Ducati Corse team for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship season, it is confirmed
Johann Zarco, Jorge Martin form all-new Pramac Ducati line-up for 2021 MotoGP
Pramac Ducati officially confirms Johann Zarco and rookie Jorge Martin will form its fresh rider pairing for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship