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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.
Stoner auctions race-winning MotoGP leathers for bushfire appeal
Casey Stoner is auctioning a set of MotoGP race leathers he won to victory at the 2010 Aragon Grand Prix to help raise funds for the Australian bushfire crisis.
MotoGP: Dovizioso 'not convinced' by Phillip Island wing rule
A special exemption has been added to the MotoGP aerodynamic rules for 2020, allowing factories to remove their side pods (winglets) during the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
MotoGP: Petrucci: Top speed 'safest way to improve'
The almost annual rise in MotoGP top speeds is a cause of concern for some, but from a rider perspective it’s the safest way to improve their lap time.
Arbolino, Salac delighted with 2020 Snipers Moto3 livery
This is the eye-catching new 2020 livery, which the Snipers team hopes will be seen fighting for this year's Moto3 title with Tony Arbolino.
Biaggi plays down Aprilia MotoGP test rumour
Max Biaggi may have been a surprise name on the shortlist for Aprilia at the Sepang test but the Italian has appeared to dismiss the idea even if he is “always there for Aprilia”.
MotoGP: Yamaha to debut holeshot device at Sepang?
Yamaha looks set to debut a holeshot start device at next month's Sepang MotoGP test.
Aprilia to enter own MotoGP team in 2022?
Aprilia is 'expected' to run its own factory MotoGP team in 2022, meaning the current Gresini partnership would either switch to a satellite agreement or the Italian squad could take 'another path'.
Lorenzo, Biaggi, Anderson to become MotoGP Legends
Multiple world champions Jorge Lorenzo, Max Biaggi and Hugh Anderson are to inducted as MotoGP Legends during 2020.
Marquez: Shoulder recovery more complicated than expected
Marc Marquez is facing a race against time to be fit for the opening pre-season MotoGP test in Sepang as his recovery from shoulder surgery hasn’t gone to schedule.
Repsol Honda confirms 2020 team launch date
Repsol Honda will officially unveil its 2020 MotoGP team including brothers Marc and Alex Marquez on February 4 th in Jakarta.
Max Biaggi on Aprilia shortlist for Sepang MotoGP test
Max Biaggi could make a surprise return to MotoGP action at the forthcoming Sepang test.
MotoGP: 'Warrior' Pol kept KTM project alive
Stung by failure of the Johann Zarco 'project', KTM has opted for youth over experience in MotoGP this season, signing rookies Brad Binder and Iker Lecuona to join last year's newcomer Miguel Oliveira.
Kiefer Racing: We are in an unpleasant, uncertain situation
Kiefer Racing has cast doubts on its own future following delays and problems faced this winter during its switch to the World Supersport championship.
Marquez: Dakar Rally nothing more than a dream for the future
Marc Marquez has played down any prospects of him taking on the Dakar Rally after he’s finished racing in MotoGP despite being a huge fan of the iconic endurance event.
MotoGP: Iannone B sample 'positive, but quantity small'
Provisionally suspended by the FIM after failing an anti-doping test at the Malaysian MotoGP round on November 3, Andrea Iannone's B sample is also reported to have now tested positive.
MotoGP: Vinales: Quite clear what I have to improve
It's well known that Yamaha is chasing greater top speed for the 2020 MotoGP season. "It's the main deficit we need to correct," confirmed Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis.
Official: Michelin introduce new tyre for 2020 MotoGP season
Michelin has officially confirmed that a new construction rear tyre will be available for the 2020 MotoGP season, following a comprehensive range of tests held at a variety of venues last year.