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Ezpeleta talks revised 2020 MotoGP calendar
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has said that government acceptance of MotoGP's coronavirus safety protocol was key to being able to confirm today's revised 2020 calendar.
Revised 2020 MotoE calendar
Following on from the publication of MotoGP's revised 2020 European calendar , MotoE has announced its new schedule.
Ducati: 'Positive, hectic, bizarre' calendar, 'no room for mistakes'
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna and his factory MotoGP riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci have reacted to the revised 2020 calendar presented today.
Pedrosa: We want a step-up at every track
MotoGP test rider Dani Pedrosa says his main goal at KTM is to make the RC16 work "in every situation you may encounter in the world championship."
WADA seeking 4-year MotoGP ban for Andrea Iannone
The stakes have been raised for Andrea Iannone's upcoming appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with the announcement that WADA is also challenging the original 18-month MotoGP ban – and wants it increased to 4 years.
2020 Italian MotoGP cancelled
As expected, the postponed 2020 Italian MotoGP has been officially cancelled. In what could be the final announcement before a revised calendar is unveiled, the Mugello round has become the eighth event to drop off this year's coronavirus disrupted schedule.
Syahrin, Pawi on track at Sepang
Hafizh Syahrin and Khairul Idham Pawi were back on track at their local Sepang circuit yesterday, as guests of Zulfahmi Khairuddin's 'ZK Racing' SIC Junior team.
Aleix Espargaro pens new two-year Aprilia MotoGP deal
Aleix Espargaro agrees new terms with Aprilia Racing to keep him at the team for the 2021 and 2022 MotoGP World Championship seasons
Valentino Rossi, Petronas Yamaha SRT 2021 MotoGP talks 'positive'
Valentino Rossi and Petronas SRT Yamaha are moving closer towards an agreement that will see the Italian race with the satellite team for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship
Carmelo Ezpeleta: No spectators, no press, only Europe for now
Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta confirms the revised 2020 MotoGP World Championship calendar that will be revealed this week will be mostly European based for now
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