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MotoGP: Pedrosa stays top at Shakedown, Lorenzo arrives
The Sepang MotoGP Shakedown test may be about preparing for the future, but it was a pair of retired grand prix racers that captured the attention on day two.
MotoGP: Pedrosa top of timesheets as 2020 Shakedown starts
Dani Pedrosa and KTM were on top of the timesheets, as 2020 MotoGP testing got underway with the start of the 'Shakedown' at Sepang. The three-day test was originally designed to check the new machines were running correctly ahead of the Official Test.
MotoGP: PICS: Aprilia's all-new 2020 RS-GP
Aprilia has provided the first pictures of its 'all-new' 2020 RS-GP MotoGP machine, which will make its track debut at Sepang. Seeking to break free from the bottom of the constructors' standings, the Italian factory has introduced a raft of changes for this year's bike.
Who is in action for the Sepang MotoGP shakedown test?
MotoGP roars back into action for the first time in 2020 with the Sepang shakedown test on February 2-4.
Aspar Team targets five titles in 2020
Aspar Team founder Jorge Martinez is preparing for multiple title attacks in 2020 for all five of his squads competing in different championships.
Tuuli sticks with Ajo in MotoE
The inaugural MotoE race-winner Niki Tuuli returns to the electric series for 2020 as he sticks with Ajo.
Lorenzo returns to Yamaha as MotoGP test rider
After strong speculation linking Jorge Lorenzo to a test role at Yamaha, the retired five-time world champion has officially joined its test team for 2020.
Marquez back on a bike ahead of Sepang MotoGP test
Marc Marquez has tested out his shoulder on a bike for the first time since his surgery as he ramps up preparations for pre-season MotoGP testing.
Yamaha open to Lorenzo wildcards for 2020
With Jorge Lorenzo returning to Yamaha as its new MotoGP test rider, the team has also opened up the possibility of a return to racing for the five-time world champion.
MotoGP: Quartararo replaces Rossi at factory Yamaha team in 2021
Satellite MotoGP star Fabio Quartararo will remain a Yamaha rider in 2021 after signing to join the factory team in place of Valentino Rossi.
Valentino Rossi delays decision on MotoGP future
Despite losing his factory Yamaha seat to Fabio Quartararo for 2021, MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi will still only decide on his racing future by the middle of 2020.
MotoGP: Aprilia wait on Iannone verdict
With a prohibited substance detected in both of Andrea Iannone's urine samples gathered at last November's Malaysian MotoGP, Aprilia recognise that some form of penalty appears inevitable at the upcoming hearing.
Vinales commits to Yamaha with new two-year MotoGP deal
Maverick Vinales has become the first major name to commit his future in MotoGP after signing a new factory Yamaha deal for 2021-2022.
Marquez “not 100%” for Sepang test - still recovering
Marc Marquez says he’ll be operating at ‘60%, 70%’ for the Sepang pre-season test as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery with his rehabilitation taking longer than expected.
Vinales: No reasons not to stay with Yamaha
Maverick Vinales has explained his decision to secure his Yamaha future early having signed a two-year renewal deal for 2021 and 2022 before the start of the upcoming MotoGP campaign.
MotoGP: Only racing will show reality of new MotoGP tyre
For the first time in two seasons, a new tyre construction will be introduced by Michelin for use in the upcoming MotoGP World Championship.
MotoGP: Ducati: Extra help for Zarco - if he shows results
If Johann Zarco 'shows us he can do good results' at Avintia Ducati, the Italian factory will respond by channelling extra support in his direction during the upcoming MotoGP season.
MotoGP: Petrucci: 'Another big opportunity'
After the opening seven rounds of last season, new factory Ducati team rider Danilo Petrucci was fourth in the standings with three successive podiums, including a debut MotoGP victory at Mugello.
MotoGP: Dovi: 'No one is unbeatable'
As MotoGP title runner-up for the past three seasons, the daunting task of trying to defeat Marc Marquez falls on the shoulders of Andrea Dovizioso more than most.
MotoGP: Ducati pushing to regain engine superiority
Ducati's priority for the 2020 Desmosedici MotoGP machine is the chassis, as they try and tackle long-standing turning difficulties. But the Italian factory's engine department has also prepared its response to Honda's top speed challenge.
FIRST LOOK: Ducati presents 2020 MotoGP livery
This is the new 2020 Ducati livery with which Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci will attempt to end Marc Marquez and Honda's MotoGP reign.
2020 MotoGP calendar confirmed
The 'final' version of the 2020 MotoGP calendar has been confirmed. Dates and venues for the biggest ever 20-round grand prix season remain as listed on last year's provisional line-up, but with the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno no longer 'subject to contract'.
MotoGP: Marquez: It's taken longer than we thought
When MotoGP champion Marc Marquez opted for surgery on his right shoulder, almost exactly a year after a major operation on his left, it was "to avoid the situation we had with the other shoulder".
Nakagami: I could ride without pain, but there are still issues
Takaaki Nakagami has revealed he’s returned to two-wheels for the first time since undergoing a shoulder operation which ruled him out of the final three rounds of the 2019 MotoGP season and the post-season tests.