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2020 Qatar Grand Prix - Friday as it happened
Live updates from Friday's Moto3 and Moto2 practice sessions for the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix. The MotoGP class is not present this weekend, due to Qatari entry restrictions placed on recent visitors to Italy.
New 2020 MotoGP calendar: Thailand moved to October
In the face of ongoing disruption due to the coronavirus outbreak, Dorna has released an updated version of the 2020 MotoGP calendar.
Pramac presents 2020 MotoGP livery
With no opening race to take part in, the Pramac Ducati team switched the presentation of its 2020 MotoGP livery from the pits at Losail to an 'online' unveiling.
Qatar: Martin talks KTM to Kalex, Navarro 'Speed Up'
It's been anything but a quiet winter for Moto2's Jorge Martin, who had to overcome knee surgery and further foot injuries alongside a switch from KTM to Kalex.
Ezpeleta: MotoGP will race until Christmas if necessary
With the ongoing coronavirus forcing MotoGP organisers to reshuffle the 2020 calendar, Carmelo Ezpeleta says nothing has been ruled out to deliver a full campaign including racing until Christmas.
Official: Jorge Lorenzo to race as Yamaha MotoGP wild-card
Yamaha has officially confirmed that retired five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo will race as a wild-card at this year's Catalunya MotoGP.
Qatar: Gardner: 2019 Kalex 'working well for me'
Remy Gardner isn't too concerned at starting the new Moto2 season, in Qatar this weekend, still on last year's 2019-spec Kalex chassis. The young Australian, who has remained with the ONEXOX SAG team, was third fastest during the final pre-season test at the Losail circuit.
LCR 'ready to extend racing season if needed'
Following the cancellation of Qatar for the MotoGP class and postponement of round two in Thailand, Lucio Cecchinello says that his LCR team is 'working as planned' but are 'ready to extend the racing season if needed'.
Dorna: 'There will be a 2020 MotoGP season'
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP commercial rights holder Dorna Sports, has issued the following statement in the face of disruption to the opening rounds of the 2020 season caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Argentina insists its MotoGP is not at risk
With Qatar cancelled for the MotoGP class and Thailand postponed, Argentina has attempted to quell speculation about its forthcoming MotoGP event.
Qatar: Rossi 'really bad news', Vinales 'a shame'
Valentino Rossi and team-mate Maverick Vinales have given their reaction to the news that the opening rounds of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship will not take place as planned, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: 2020 Thailand MotoGP postponed
UPDATE: An official statement has now been released, no decision yet on an alternative date for the Thai MotoGP:
Coronavirus: 'Delicate situation, we need to take things race-by-race'
Suzuki team manager Davide Brivio has expressed his disappointment that the opening round of the MotoGP season, scheduled for Qatar this weekend, has been cancelled.
Coronavirus: Qatar cancelled for MotoGP class!
Escalating travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus outbreak have resulted in the MotoGP class cancelling its planned season-opening round in Qatar next weekend.
Coronavirus: Qatar MotoGP to 'proceed as normal'
Next weekend's season-opening Qatar MotoGP will 'proceed as normal' despite growing restrictions on international travel and visa requirements in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
Oliveira: Time attack, pace difference 'scary but positive'
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Qatar Test: 'Surprised' Binder 'put in new tyres and bam!’
Brad Binder signed off preparations for his rookie MotoGP season in style by being the fastest KTM rider in Qatar.
Qatar Test: Nakagami 'happy, close, in less pain'
Takaaki Nakagami, who 'lost' one of his 2019-spec RCVs to Marc Marquez on the final day in Qatar, finished MotoGP pre-season testing just a fraction behind the reigning world champion.
Qatar Test: Crutchlow 'toughs it out' on final day
Forced to halt testing early on day two due to arm injuries, Cal Crutchlow was back on track for a painful final day of MotoGP pre-season testing, in Qatar. The Englishman was to receive little obvious reward for his efforts, being left just 18th on the timesheets.
Qatar Test: Zarco: Good lap time, good test
New Avintia Ducati rider Johann Zarco could be one to watch during qualifying for the Qatar MotoGP season opener.
Qatar Test: Rins 'step forward', Mir 'strong pace', Suzuki 'ready'
Suzuki, which won two MotoGP races last year, has enjoyed one of the strongest 2020 pre-seasons of any manufacturer with Alex Rins and Joan Mir consistently fast throughout testing in Sepang and Qatar.
Qatar Test: Rossi 'quite fast', but 'a little worried'
Tyre degradation returned to haunt Valentino Rossi on the final day of MotoGP pre-season testing. The Italian, 41, spent much of last year troubled by premature tyre wear during races and was absent from the podium from round four onwards.
Qatar Test: Petrucci 'removes doubts' as Ducati shows pace
Jack Miller may have been the only Ducati rider in the top nine on the final day of MotoGP pre-season testing in Qatar but fellow GP20 riders Danilo Petrucci, Andrea Dovizioso and Francesco Bagnaia were all buoyed by the results of a race simulation.
Qatar Test: Fastest Vinales 'can't wait' for round one
Maverick Vinales will go into the new MotoGP season having been both quickest of all over a single lap at the final Qatar test and extremely strong in terms of race pace.