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Vinales tops San Marino MotoGP FP1 as Yamaha leads Aprilia at Misano
Maverick Vinales sets an impressive early benchmark at Misano for the 2020 San Marino MotoGP, more than half a second quicker than Fabio Quartararo
Rossi, Quartararo to Yamaha: “Why wasn’t Lorenzo testing at Misano?”
"Sometimes things happen at Yamaha that is difficult to explain..." - Valentino Rossi and Fabio Quartararo question why Yamaha didn't use Jorge Lorenzo at the recent MotoGP test in Misano
MotoGP: Crutchlow: Arm 'a disaster, litres of fluid, can see muscle'
Cal Crutchlow painted a grim picture of his right forearm, after complications following aggressive arm pump surgery ahead of this weekend's opening Misano MotoGP.
Misano MotoGP: Smith: No guarantee beyond Le Mans
Continued uncertainty over Andrea Iannone's appeal against his doping ban, also means Bradley Smith has no idea when his MotoGP season will end.
Misano MotoGP: Vinales to try 2020 brakes, 'only problem is the lever'
Misano is only rated 3 out of 5 for braking effort by Brembo, but after his spectacular accident in Austria Maverick Vinales has confirmed he will take Brembo's advice and try the 2020 front brake callipers again during this weekend's MotoGP.
Dovizioso ‘open’ over 2021 MotoGP deal but ‘won’t race just to race’
Andrea Dovizioso says he won't 'race just to race' in 2021 as he gains support from Valentino Rossi and cautiously swerves questions about Casey Stoner...
Rossi laughs off latest 2021 MotoGP rumours, announcement very soon
Valentino Rossi reiterates his Petronas SRT Yamaha deal for the 2021 MotoGP season is '99%' certain, adding that a deal could be announced at the Catalunya MotoGP
Misano: MotoGP confirms two positive Covid tests
The Red Bull Ajo team has confirmed that Moto2 title contender Jorge Martin tested positive for Covid during his pre-Misano screening. It means that the Spaniard, currently joint second in the Moto2 standings, will be forced to miss this weekend's round.
Misano MotoGP: Mir: 'I'm excited to see what I can do'
After claiming a debut MotoGP podium then holding a confident race lead during the Austrian MotoGP rounds, Suzuki's Joan Mir is 'excited to see what I can do' at Misano.
Aleix: Misano MotoGP could be right opportunity for Aprilia
Will prior MotoGP testing knowledge at the resurfaced Misano circuit allow Aprilia to finally show the potential they believe exists within the 2020 RS-GP?
Vinales: We have to make the most of Misano, Catalunya MotoGPs
A shocking brake failure last time in Austria means that Maverick Vinales, having taken a strong 40 points at the opening Jerez MotoGP rounds, has managed just eight points in the three races since.
Misano MotoGP: Dovi: 'Lot of expectations' for last home Ducati races
Andrea Dovizioso and team-mate Danilo Petrucci will take part in their final home Italian races for Ducati at Misano this weekend.
Misano MotoGP: Rossi: 'Last year we were really strong here...'
Valentino Rossi heads for this home Misano MotoGP rounds looking to build on last year's strong showing by all the Yamaha riders.
Misano MotoGP: Petronas Yamaha 'not considering Dovi' for 2021
Petronas Yamaha boss Razlan Razali has poured cold water on rumours that the team is now considering Andrea Dovizioso to replace Fabio Quartararo for the 2021 MotoGP season.
Misano MotoGP: Alex Marquez 'determined to come back stronger'
After suffering his first non-score as a MotoGP rider last time in Austria, Alex Marquez is 'determined to come back stronger' at Misano this weekend. The Repsol Honda rookie has a best premier-class finish of eighth place and total of 15 points so far this season.
Misano MotoGP: Arm pump surgery for Crutchlow
Cal Crutchlow has revealed, in gory detail, a recent arm pump operation ahead of this weekend's Misano MotoGP round.
Misano MotoGP: Quartararo 'needs podiums', Morbidelli heads home
The upcoming Misano MotoGP double, which starts this weekend, could be crucial for Fabio Quartararo's title hopes. After starting the season with a perfect pair of victories at Jerez, the Petronas Yamaha rider's results have gone on a downward slide to seventh, eighth and 13th.
Misano MotoGP: Oliveira: Pedrosa's hard work paying off
Onlookers, fellow competitors and team-mates are increasingly drawing a link between Dani Pedrosa's arrival at KTM and the RC16 taking the final step to become a MotoGP race-winning package.
Ducati MotoGP rider announcements at Misano 2? Or later?
Officially, Ducati Corse has still only signed one rider for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, with Jack Miller confirmed as moving from Pramac to the factory team.
San Marino MotoGP: Michelin: Extra front tyre for 'new' Misano
With Misano resurfaced ahead of its back-to-back 2020 MotoGP rounds, starting this weekend, rules allow Michelin to expand its usual tyre selection to include a fourth option.
Portuguese MotoGP: Portimao 'very fun, super difficult' to learn
The spectacular Portimao circuit, which will make its MotoGP debut as the revised 2020 season finale in November, is one of the hardest circuits to learn.
Styrian MotoGP: Pol keen to compare KTM against Marquez
KTM has made a big leap up the timesheets in MotoGP this season, already celebrating its first race wins and dry podiums during the five rounds so far.
MotoGP Video: Valentino Rossi 'Five of the best'
With 89 wins, currently stretching from the 2000 British Grand Prix to the 2017 Dutch TT, Valentino Rossi tops the all-time list for most 500cc/MotoGP race wins.
Styrian MotoGP: Suzuki 'great bike', 'contender for title'
Joan Mir may have been bitterly disappointed not to at least claim back-to-back MotoGP podiums in Austria, but after five races he's seen enough to know that the GSX-RR is 'a contender for the title'.