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Wednesday Jerez test to feature four classes
By the time opening MotoGP practice gets underway at the Jerez season-opener on the morning of Friday, July 17, almost five months will have passed since the end of the Qatar Test.
Dovizioso decision 'before we go racing'?
As more places on the 2021 MotoGP grid fall into place, much now hinges on the future of Andrea Dovizioso.
Stoner: I'd like to be more involved in MotoGP
Casey Stoner, one of the most naturally talented riders ever seen in MotoGP, hopes to become more involved in the sport in future and 'give back' some of the knowledge and expertise gained during a stellar grand prix career.
Lorenzo: Marquez unbelievable, but not unbeatable
Jorge Lorenzo's retirement at the end of last season means the MotoGP grid has lost the only rider other than Marc Marquez to win a world title since 2012.
Petrucci: Plan A to remain in MotoGP - keen on Aprilia, KTM
Having lost his Factory Ducati seat to Jack Miller for 2021, 'Plan A' for Danilo Petrucci is to remain in MotoGP next season, rather than move to World Superbike. And his preferred options for doing so would be to join either Aprilia or KTM.
Quiz: The 500cc/MotoGP champions
Crash.net's latest weekend quiz tests your knowledge of the world championship winners in the premier 500cc/MotoGP class, which began in 1949. You'll be shown seven questions and asked to choose the correct answer from the options provided.
Honda responds to Pol Espargaro rumours
Repsol Honda team manager Alberto Puig insists the only rider HRC has so far signed for the 2021 MotoGP season is reigning champion Marc Marquez.
Arenas, Canet, Syahrin, Nepa preparing for Jerez
Aspar's Moto2 and Moto3 riders have all emerged from lockdown and completed their first motorcycle laps, as attention turns to a 'hot and tough' 2020 restart at Jerez in July.
Jorge Martin set for Pramac Ducati MotoGP seat
Jorge Martin will move up to the MotoGP class next season, with a place at the Pramac Ducati team. The former Moto3 world champion currently rides for the KTM-backed Ajo squad in Moto2 and the Austrian factory was thought to have an option on Martin's services for 2021.
Lorenzo 'enjoying life' as a MotoGP test rider, but…
Triple MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo is 'enjoying life' in his new role as a Yamaha test rider. But the Spaniard also admits he'd return to racing if offered a 'clear' chance to fight for another world championship.
Zarco: I was stopped at the border
Johann Zarco has become the latest MotoGP rider back on a grand prix track. The Avintia Ducati star spent yesterday riding a Panigale V4 Superbike at the Circuit de Catalunya, marking the first time he had topped 300km/h since the end of the Qatar MotoGP test on February 24.
MotoGP to present European calendar, 12-13 rounds
MotoGP is set to publish the European dates and venues on its coronavirus-disrupted 2020 calendar 'next week', Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has revealed.
Schwantz: I only dragged my elbow when crashing!
500cc world champion and official MotoGP Legend Kevin Schwantz feels electronics have been the biggest influence on grand prix racing since his glory days in the late '80s and early '90s.
Danilo Petrucci acknowledges Ducati exit, wants to remain in MotoGP
Danilo Petrucci acknowledges for the first time that he will form no part of Ducati's 2021 MotoGP effort, says he wants to stay in the premier class if possible
Nine-time GP World Champion Carlo Ubbiali has died
Carlo Ubbiali, who sits third on the all-time champions' list with nine grand prix world titles, has died at the age of 90
Aprilia to hold MotoGP test at Misano
Following KTM's recent private test at the Red Bull Ring , Aprilia will hold its first MotoGP outing since the coronavirus lockdown on June 10-11 at Misano.
Lorenzo: Mixed feelings on missing MotoGP wild-cards
Jorge Lorenzo has mixed feelings after being denied a chance to return to the MotoGP grid as a wild-card in 2020. After retiring from full-time competition last November, following a punishing season at Honda, the triple premier-class champion stepped into the role of Yamaha test rider.
Japan joins MotoGP cancelled list, no flyaways before mid-November
This year's Japanese MotoGP has become the sixth event to be officially cancelled, due to the coronavirus. The Motegi race was due to be held on October 18, between Thailand (October 4) and Malaysia (November 1).
Virtual MotoGP winner Lorenzo: 'Veni, vidi, vici!'
Neither Jorge Lorenzo nor Silverstone will feature during the real 2020 MotoGP season, after the British circuit was dropped from the shortened line-up and wild-cards were scrapped to save costs.
Jorge Lorenzo wins Virtual British MotoGP
Jorge Lorenzo has won the fifth edition of MotoGP's Virtual Playstation races, a 'Michelin Virtual British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Rins: After Brno clash, I knew Marquez considered me a rival
Alex Rins says his tussle with Marc Marquez during MotoGP qualifying at Brno last year was the moment he realised the reigning world champion viewed him as a rival.
MotoGP Gossip: Barros was toughest team-mate - Schwantz
- 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz has named Rob McElnea and Alex Barros as his most memorable team-mates.
2020 Australian MotoGP cancelled
Shortly after news broke that the British MotoGP has been officially cancelled , Dorna confirmed the 2020 Australian round at Phillip Island has also been scrapped due to the ongoing
Silverstone confirms 2020 British MotoGP cancelled
UPDATE: The Australian MotoGP has now also been cancelled . Silverstone has officially confirmed the cancellation of the 2020 British MotoGP.