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Jerez Test: Quartararo gets prototype engine, explains gap to Vinales
Having qualified on the MotoGP front-row 13 times during his rookie season, more than any other Yamaha rider, Fabio Quartararo is now expected to be found near the top of a flying-lap timesheet.
Jerez: Vinales: New engine feels similar, prototype chassis needs work
Maverick Vinales has produced his customary act of topping the timesheet during a MotoGP test as the final track action of 2019 began at Jerez with the Monster Energy Yamaha rider running back-to-back stints to compare both a new engine specification and new chassis.
Jerez Test: Shoulder scare for Marc Marquez
A slow accident turned nasty for MotoGP champion Marc Marquez during day one of the Jerez test, when he tumbled awkwardly in the gravel and needed a trip to the Medical Centre.
Miller: Ducati has made headway
Jack Miller confirmed the first version of Ducati’s 2020 engine is “an improvement” on what he raced throughout this year, stating its character is “nice” after the first day of MotoGP testing at Jerez.
Jerez Test: Mir: Suzuki engine smoother but not faster
Joan Mir has given an enthusiastic review of Suzuki’s prototype engine for 2020 despite being uncertain if it delivers outright top speed gains against the older specification.
Dovizioso: We need something more
Andrea Dovizioso used Monday’s first day of MotoGP testing at Jerez to confirm a “step” with Ducati’s new chassis, but insisted there is still much work ahead to ensure it can compete with the turning abilities of rival manufacturers.
Jerez Test: Lecuona ends day early after off, Pedrosa unwell
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 team endured an eventful opening day at the Jerez test but most of its activities were spent off track with Dani Pedrosa sidelined by illness and Iker Lecuona having to stop early after heavy fall in the afternoon.
Avintia announces Granado for Jerez MotoGP Test
Avintia has confirmed a new addition to the team at the forthcoming Jerez MotoGP test, but the rider named was Eric Granado rather than Johann Zarco.
Abraham “angry, disappointed, sad” at Avintia MotoGP exit
Karel Abraham has posted an emotional tribute after losing his place at the Reale Avintia Ducati team for 2020, which opens up a place set to be filled by Johann Zarco.
Marquez: 2019 results, performances not normal
Marc Marquez may have faced very few troubles during his dominant 2019 MotoGP campaign but he is starting to worry about a new problem when his record-breaking feats are expected every season.
Abraham out of MotoGP, Avintia door opens for Zarco
Johann Zarco's 2020 destination looks to have been decided following the news that Karel Abraham has announced an end to his MotoGP career, freeing up a place for the Frenchman at the Reale Avintia team.
Espargaro: With new chassis everything came so easy
Pol Espargaro couldn’t hide his pleasure when describing his feelings when sampling a second new chassis at the post-season Valencia test, noting his immediate lap time improvement. “Everything came so easy,” he said.
Valencia Test: Tech3 'proud, lucky' to have Lecuona
Could Iker Lecuona be on course to do 'a Quartararo' in the 2020 MotoGP season? Like Fabio, the Spaniard steps up to MotoGP with as both the youngest of next year's rookies and with the least impressive Moto2 record, in Lecuona's case only two podiums in the intermediate class.
Valencia Test: Iannone fire: We pushed a little over the limit…
Andrea Iannone literally found himself in the hot seat at Aprilia when the engine on his RS-GP exploded on the Valencia main straight, during the final day of this week's MotoGP test.
Crutchlow: They took my guys, not giving them back
Cal Crutchlow has expressed disappointment at Honda’s refusal to return three engineers that left his corner of the LCR garage at the close of 2018, feeling they “should make me stronger, not weaker.”
Valencia Test: Binder: Pol data 'incredible, insane' - Pedrosa help
Rookie Brad Binder spoke of his admiration for the way Pol Espargaro rides the RC16 and appreciation for help from Dani Pedrosa at the end of his debut test as a factory KTM MotoGP rider.
Valencia Test: Marquez: I want fastest bike, not easier bike
If the other Honda MotoGP riders hoped Marc Marquez might push for an easier handling bike for the 2020 season, they probably shouldn't hold their breath.
Valencia Test: Alex Marquez: Solid day, many laps
Alex Marquez chipped half-a-second from his lap time during a trouble free second day as a Honda MotoGP rider, at the Valencia test. The 2020 Repsol Honda signing, based in the LCR pits for this week's test, had fallen on only his eighth lap on Tuesday.
Dovizioso: Ducati chassis different step than past
At the end of most campaigns comes hope. For Andrea Dovizioso a new chassis tested throughout Tuesday offered up plenty of that, with the Italian stating the component is a “different step [forward] than the past.”
Vinales tops Valencia test, but 'still 8km/h difference'
Despite leading an all-Yamaha top three and setting the best time of the Valencia MotoGP test with the 2020 prototype, Maverick Vinales joined team-mate Valentino Rossi in urging the factory to keep
Valencia Test: Rossi pushing for 'another step' from Yamaha
Valentino Rossi welcomed the latest modifications to Yamaha's 2020 MotoGP prototype, delivered to The Doctor and team-mate Maverick Vinales for this week's Valencia test, but warned they don't go far enough.
Valencia Test: Quartararo eager to try 2020 Yamaha
Quickest on day one, Fabio Quartararo signed off the Valencia MotoGP test with second on the timesheets, while trying some set-up changes to his Petronas Yamaha.
Valencia: Suzuki: Rins, Mir 80% satisfied with new engine
Suzuki’s technical manager Ken Kawauchi says it remains too early to lockdown its 2020 engine specification choice but both Alex Rins and Joan Mir are “around 80% satisfied” with the new prototype following the two-day Valencia MotoGP test.
Valencia: Miller takes on Petrucci test duties with 2020 Ducati
With Danilo Petrucci ending his post-Valencia Grand Prix test after just 10 laps on Tuesday, Jack Miller has been given the bulk of his testing programme for Ducati as he got to grips with the Italian manufacturer’s prototype GP20.