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Espargaro: ‘It was in my hands’, Quartararo ‘not better than me on the brakes’
Despite losing out in mid-corner, Aleix Espargaro held off a charging Fabio Quartararo at the Le Mans MotoGP, while saying the Yamaha rider is not ‘better than me on the brakes’.
No points but ‘big improvement’ for Valentino Rossi in Magny-Cours
Valentino Rossi was unable to repeat his Brands Hatch points finish during round three of the Fanatic GT World Series, at Magny-Cours.
Bagnaia: I can’t win the championship with these mistakes
A nightmare lap at the French MotoGP saw Francesco Bagnaia lose the race lead, run wide after retaking the advantage and then crash out of second.
Will Bastianini replace Miller? ‘He’s won three races, makes perfect sense’
‘Put two and two together, he’s won three races’ - Jack Miller claims Enea Bastianini could take his factory Ducati ride after winning the Le Mans MotoGP.
Sensational Bastianini wins at Le Mans as Bagnaia crashes out of second
Enea Bastianini delivers a sensational performance to claim his third win of the 2022 MotoGP season, while pole sitter Francesco Bagnaia crashed out from a certain second place.
Aleix Espargaro tops Warm-up ahead of pre-race favourite Fabio Quartararo
Aleix Espargaro fastest in Le Mans MotoGP warm-up as pre-race favourite Fabio Quartararo once again shows searing pace.
‘I will not wait forever’; Aleix Espargaro hurt by lack of Aprilia contract
In the midst of a career-year in MotoGP, Aleix Espargaro says he’s saddened by the lack of a contract renewal from Aprilia thus far.
Marc Marquez: In the end you need to admit it, 5th 'best case'
Unless rain arrives to spice up Sunday’s French MotoGP, Marc Marquez admits he is facing his fifth race in a row without a podium.
Five MotoGP riders that surprised us during Le Mans qualifying
Qualifying saw the existing lap record broken for a fifth time this weekend, as Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia took his first Le Mans MotoGP pole. Here are five riders that surprised us on Saturday at the French GP.
Valentino Rossi’s number 46 to be retired from MotoGP, but...
Valentino Rossi’s famous number 46 is to be retired from use in the MotoGP class, something the Italian previously indicated he didn't want to happen.
Bagnaia fires his way to pole with new lap record, leads factory Ducati 1-2
Francesco Bagnaia sets a blistering pace to take back-to-back MotoGP poles. Leads a factory Ducati 1-2 in Le Mans as Fabio Quartararo could only manage fourth.
‘They contacted us’; Honda confirm Joan Mir and Alex Rins discussions
Repsol Honda Team Manager, Alberto Puig, has confirmed discussions with both Joan Mir and Alex Rins have taken place ahead of the Le Mans MotoGP.
Qatar will not host opening round of 2023 MotoGP season
Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit will not host the opening round of the 2023 MotoGP season.
Leopard plays down MotoGP talk, satellite team won’t replace Suzuki?
Leopard boss Miodrag Kotur lplays down rumours that his title-winning Moto3 team could take Suzuki’s place on the MotoGP grid next season.
Lap records tumble at Le Mans as Johann Zarco pips Francesco Bagnaia
Home favourite Johann Zarco left it late to become the third different rider to set a new Le Mans MotoGP lap record during FP3.
Marc Marquez: Real save, lucky save, ‘far away’ on pace...
After pulling off one of his legendary front-end saves in the Jerez MotoGP race, Marc Marquez defied gravity twice during Friday practice at Le Mans.
Remy Gardner: It’s pretty bleak at the moment, we need help
MotoGP rookie Remy Gardner didn’t sugar-coat a tough opening day at the French Grand Prix.
Quartararo: We need to be more aggressive with penalties, MotoGP is like Moto3!
‘There’s no need to stay in the middle… I really don’t agree with this’ - MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo has called for harsh penalties to be handed out for riders who unnecessarily impede those on flying laps.
Le Mans bites back with crash-heavy FP2, but Bastianini sets new lap record
Enea Bastianini becomes the fastest ever MotoGP rider around Le Mans before suffering a crash to end FP2.
Joan Mir confirms talks with Repsol Honda have begun
Suzuki rider Joan Mir has confirmed talks are ongoing with Honda and other manufacturers as he looks to secure a 2023 MotoGP ride.
MotoGP rule change: Extra engine from the 19th round
MotoGP riders will be given an extra engine to use from the 19th round of this season.
Pol Espargaro fastest as Marc Marquez produces sensational ‘save’
Pol Espargaro claims top spot during Le Mans MotoGP FP1, while team-mate Marc Marquez made another incredible elbow 'save', this time on his right-side.
Just one Yamaha team in MotoGP? ‘not a problem for me’ says Quartararo
With the future of RNF Yamaha in MotoGP still to be confirmed, Fabio Quartararo doesn’t see a scenario where Yamaha losing the team to Aprilia changes anything.
Alex Rins in tears at Suzuki exit, ‘let’s show they took the wrong decision!’
Alex Rins couldn’t hold back his emotions at being told the shock news that Suzuki plans to withdraw from MotoGP at the end of this season.