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Valencia MotoGP: Yamaha confirms valve supplier change, accepts penalty
Yamaha has released the following statement after being docked both Constructors and Teams' points by the FIM Stewards for failing to 'respect the protocol which re
European MotoGP, Valencia: Rossi awaiting results, Gerloff to make MotoGP debut
Monster Yamaha has confirmed that Garrett Gerloff will make his MotoGP debut during today's pair of free practice session at Valencia, while Valentino Rossi awaits the results of his latest PCR (Covid) test.
European MotoGP: Valentino Rossi heads to Valencia after negative test
After continuing to post a positive PCR (Covid) result on Tuesday, putting his Valencia MotoGP return in doubt, Valentino Rossi recorded a negative test result today (Thursday).
MotoGP Valencia: Mir: I don’t care about the others, pressure 'not a virus'
If Joan Mir is feeling the pressure of leading the MotoGP World Championship with just three rounds to go, he's doing a good job of hiding it.
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Valencia MotoGP: Morbidelli: Alex and I late to the party, need to aim big
Franco Morbidelli and Alex Rins may currently be outside the MotoGP title top three, but with an Aragon victory each they arrive at the final tripleheader with momentum on their side.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Yamaha penalised Constructors', Teams' points
While providing almost no details of the exact infringement, the FIM MotoGP Stewards have penalised Yamaha 50 Constructors' points, while Petronas Yamaha and Monster Yamaha have lost 20 and 37 Teams' points respectively.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Yamaha riders silent on engine investigation
UPDATE: Yamaha loses Constructors' and Teams' points for 'failing to respect the protocol which requires them to obtain unanimous approval from MSMA for techni
European MotoGP, Valencia: Aleix: Jorge Lorenzo's level at Portimao 'not enough'
Since the end of the Aragon MotoGP, Aprilia has been making headlines with two 'Lorenzos'.
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Covid: Iker Lecuona forced to withdraw from Valencia MotoGP
Tech3 KTM has announced that Iker Lecuona will not be able to take part in this weekend's first Valencia MotoGP round.
Valencia MotoGP: Mir 'feeling good, ready to fight', Rins 'no pressure'
After grinding down his rivals with persistent podiums, Joan Mir starts the final tripleheader of the MotoGP season with a 14-point advantage at the top of the world championship.
MotoGP, Valencia: Rossi 'very sad' at more positive Covid results
Valentino Rossi has spoken of his sadness and surprise after recording another positive Covid test, putting his planned return to MotoGP action at Valencia this weekend in doubt.
Gerloff on standby to replace Valentino Rossi at Valencia
GRT Yamaha WorldSBK rider Garrett Gerloff (and not factory MotoGP test rider Jorge Lorenzo) has been put on standby to replace Valentino Rossi at this weekend's Valencia MotoGP. Gerloff will step in if the Italian, who mi
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European MotoGP, Valencia: Dovizioso: 'I will try my best till the end'
Andrea Dovizioso begins his final three MotoGP races as a Ducati rider at Valencia this weekend with his title hopes hanging by a thread. The Italian slipped 28 points behind Suzuki's Joan Mir after his worst back-to-back
European MotoGP: Morbidelli 'wants to be aggressive, see what we can achieve'
A second win of the season has moved Franco Morbidelli to within 25 points of MotoGP title leader Joan Mir, with three rounds and 75 points remaining.
Marc Marquez won't return for the European MotoGP at Valencia
Repsol Honda has officially confirmed that injured MotoGP champion Marc Marquez won't return for this weekend's opening Valencia round.
MotoGP Valencia: Quartararo: We know how fast we can be, some good opportunities
A scoresheet of 32-8 in favour of Joan Mir at the pair of Aragon rounds has put the Suzuki rider into a 14-point MotoGP title lead over Fabio Quartararo heading into this weekend's opening Valencia race.
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Valencia MotoGP: Michelin: Full asymmetric line-up, two very demanding weekends
The heavily revised MotoGP calendar meant most of this year's races have taken place many months after their usual date, with a resulting change in weather.
Alex Marquez: Two sides to my season, before and after Misano Test
Alex Marquez has no doubts about when the turning point occurred during his rookie 2020 MotoGP season.
Jorge Lorenzo confirms Yamaha, Aprilia negotiations
Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed rumours that he is speaking to Aprilia about a MotoGP test riding role in 2021.
European MotoGP, Valencia: Role reversal for Oliveira, Lecuona at Valencia
This weekend's opening Valencia MotoGP will see a role reversal for Tech3 KTM team-mates Miguel Oliveira and rookie Iker Lecuona.
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No fans allowed at 2020 Portimao MotoGP season finale
The good news is that, at least for now, the Portimao MotoGP season finale is set to go ahead on November 20-22. The bad news is that plans to have around 30,000 fans present for the circuit's inaugural MotoGP round have now been blocked by the prime minister.
Jorge Lorenzo in MotoGP test rider talks with Aprilia?
Aprilia has been making MotoGP headlines this week after replacing Bradley Smith with Lorenzo Savadori - but could an even bigger surprise, with another 'Lorenzo', be on the horizon?
Aragon MotoGP, Teruel: Joan Mir: A big mistake to change strategy now
Joan Mir strengthened his MotoGP title lead with third-place in the Teruel Aragon race, meaning he will take a 14-point advantage over nearest rival Fabio Quartararo into the final three rounds.
Vinales: Very tough to win MotoGP title, Suzuki another level
When MotoGP champion Marc Marquez's title defence was ruined by a broken arm, the favourites to take over his crown on paper were Andrea Dovizioso and Maverick Vinales. The pair have finished second and third in the standings to Marquez, respectively, for the past two seasons.
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