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Indonesian E-Racing Gresini MotoE team complete Jerez test in good form
2019 MotoE World Cup champion Matteo Ferrari and his new team-mate for 2021 Andrea Mantovani complete three-day test in Jerez.
Aprilia: Bradley Smith 'not happy', but hope he stays as MotoGP test rider
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says giving MotoGP race seat to Lorenzo Savadori was down to 'company reasons', but hopes Bradley Smith will decide to remain as their test and wild-card rider. Confirms Andrea Iannone cannot be a test rider.
May deadline for Aprilia's 2022 Factory-Satellite MotoGP plans
Aprilia weighing-up Satellite team alongside move to its own Factory MotoGP grid places for 2022.
Hungary to join the MotoGP World Championship calendar from 2023
Dorna have announced that Hungary will be joining the MotoGP calendar in 2023. A presentation in Budapest laid out the foundations of a new circuit that will commence construction in the latter half of 2021.
Ramon Aurin: 'We need to push for the MotoGP championship' with Pol Espargaro
Pol Espargaro will have a new crew chief for the 2021 MotoGP season in the form of Ramon Aurin, who has shared his thoughts on what he expects from Espargaro this season, and why adapting to another new rider is nothing unusual for the Repsol Honda team.
FIRST LOOK: Aprilia presents 2021 MotoGP machine, Savadori alongside Espargaro
Aprilia officially presents its 2021 RS-GP MotoGP machine, confirms Lorenzo Savadori has been chosen over Bradley Smith as team-mate to Aleix Espargaro.
Santi Hernandez: We have to be ready for when Marc Marquez comes back to MotoGP
'The most important thing is that Marc gets on the bike and regains the positive feeling that he had before the injury'. Santi Hernandez, crew chief to six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, discusses his rider's return to action.
Valentino Rossi: About Fausto it's a very sad story
'I remember when he fight with Capirossi, because I follow all the races'. Valentino Rossi shares his memories of good friend and MotoGP legend Fausto Gresini, who sadly passed away last week after his battle against Covid-19.
Valentino Rossi: MotoGP retirement decision depends on results
Valentino Rossi will decide on his 2022 MotoGP future during this year's summer break, 'everything depends on the results'
Rossi: Morbidelli friend and MotoGP team-mate? 'Not easy but we can do'
Valentino Rossi happy to hear Franco Morbidelli's comments on their friendship being more important than MotoGP; 'It will be hard to manage, but I think we can do'.
Valentino Rossi: 'I’m open to everything, can’t wait to start'
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi ready to adapt his working methods to suit his new Satellite surroundings at Petronas Yamaha; 'Sincerely I’m open to everything'.
Franco Morbidelli shares his thoughts on Marc Marquez MotoGP injury
Franco Morbidelli believes it will be difficult for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez to immediately return at the same level; 'I don't know the pain he is going through so I can't judge about physical struggles. But I can judge about mental struggles'
Zeelenberg: 'Rossi loves to sit behind the computer, looking through the data'
Petronas Yamaha team manager Wilco Zeelenberg discusses arrival of Valentino Rossi from the Factory Yamaha MotoGP team.
KTM MotoGP test rider Mika Kallio undergoes surgery after breaking leg
KTM MotoGP test rider Mika Kallio will be out of action for at least 7-8 weeks after he suffered a broken leg during an ice racing incident days.
Indonesian E-Racing Gresini MotoE line-up revealed
Gresini Racing will be the first electric team to run under the Indonesian flag with Matteo Ferrari and Andrea Mantovani confirmed as the team's riders for 2021.
FIRST LOOK: Valentino Rossi, Franco Morbidelli in Petronas Yamaha MotoGP colours
Valentino Rossi makes first appearance in Petronas Yamaha MotoGP colours, joining Franco Morbidelli at the team's 2021 online launch.
Petronas: 'Motorsport artist' Morbidelli can fight for MotoGP title
Petronas Yamaha MotoGP team principal Razlan Razali and director Johan Stigefelt explain why they believe staying on the A-Spec bike should be no barrier to success for Franco Morbidelli this season.
Petronas: MotoGP podiums the target for Valentino Rossi, win would be fantastic
'The target is definitely to go for podiums, and a win would be fantastic with Valentino' - Petronas Yamaha's Johan Stigefelt and Razlan Razali talk arrival of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.
Oliveira: 'Relaxing' to know bike can win in MotoGP, taking nothing for granted
Miguel Oliveira may only have two MotoGP seasons with KTM under his belt, but that still makes him the most experienced RC16 rider of the factory's 2021 line-up.
Pol Espargaro: 'Now it matches better with motorcycles than cars'
Repsol Honda MotoGP rider Pol Espargaro gets his first taste of the new Turn 10 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, excited for RC213V debut at Qatar test.
Video: Petronas teaser ahead of Rossi, Morbidelli MotoGP team launch
Petronas Yamaha offers a sneak preview of Monday's 2021 online presentation with its revised MotoGP line-up of Valentino Rossi and Franco Morbidelli.
Fabio Di Giannantonio and Nicolo Bulega 'hard at work' for Gresini Racing
In what has been a sad and difficult week for the whole MotoGP community after Fausto Gresini's passing, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Nicolo Bulega have begun preparations for the 2021 season.
MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini's funeral to be broadcast on Saturday
The funeral of MotoGP team owner Fausto Gresini will be held on Saturday and shown on the team's Facebook page 'to allow everybody to take part in this last farewell':
Marco Bezzecchi discusses why he turned down Aprilia MotoGP ride
Not often does a rider turn down the opportunity to join a MotoGP team, but Marco Bezzecchi did just that as he looks to win the Moto2 title in 2021.