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MotoGP preparing for 'closed-doors' races
When and where the 2020 MotoGP season will start remains unclear but plans are being put in place for 'closed doors' events, with no fans and only essential staff at the circuit.
Going faster: Guintoli explains video, data analysis
The latest in an exceptional series of You Tube videos by Suzuki MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli shows the Frenchman explaining how video and data analysis can be used to go faster around a race track.
Quiz: How well do you know the Argentina MotoGP?
The Grand Prix of Argentina should have been taking place this weekend, as round three of the 2020 MotoGP season. Instead, calendar chaos caused by the coronavirus means it's been provisionally postponed until November 15.
Zarco studying Lorenzo's Ducati 'evolution'
Johann Zarco has revealed he is spending some of his time in lockdown at home in Avignon studying footage of Jorge Lorenzo at Ducati.
Video: Marquez brothers make hand sanitizer at home!
Hand sanitizer is a key weapon in the battle against the coronavirus, but can be in short supply at the moment due to the huge global demand.
Vinales: A difficult choice between Ducati, Yamaha
Maverick Vinales has admitted he faced a 'difficult' choice between staying at Yamaha or switching to Ducati for the 2021 MotoGP season. The Spaniard eventually opted to remain on an M1, believing that doing so gives him the best chance of finally clinching the world championship.
Nakagami felt he could fight for 'top 5-6' in Qatar
After struggling with his healing shoulder during the opening test of the year in Sepang, Takaaki Nakagami made swift progress during the final pre-season outing in Qatar.
Elias: Rossi will never forgive me!
Toni Elias believes Valentino Rossi still hasn't forgiven him for snatching victory in the 2006 Portuguese Grand Prix.
Sachsenring seeks new MotoGP date
As rumoured , Sachsenring says it will not be able to keep its place as the belated 2020 MotoGP season-opener on June 21 and is to request a new date.
Wayne Gardner picks his greatest race
Wayne Gardner made history as the first Australian to win the 500cc World Championship in 1987, fuelling demand for a home race.
Guintoli tests how fast a Suzuki street bike is on track
Suzuki MotoGP test rider and 2014 World Superbike champion Sylvain Guintoli has answered a familiar question to any track day enthusiast or motorsport fan – just how fast is a street bike on the track?
McPhee: We’ve taken our level one step higher
John McPhee feels the ongoing break since round one of the Moto3 season has probably only increased the importance of his Qatar podium. The Petronas Honda rider clawed his way from outside the top ten to finish just 0.053s from race winner Albert Arenas during the March 8 race.
Official: MotoGP freezes engine, aero development until 2022
MotoGP has officially confirmed a freeze on the usual engine and aerodynamic developments for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Germany extends ban on public gatherings
The Sachsenring looks unlikely to keep its place as MotoGP's provisional season-opener on June 21, after the German government extended a ban on large public gatherings until August 31.
Lorenzo proud to beat Rossi, Stoner, Marquez, Pedrosa
Jorge Lorenzo may have fallen short of his target to win MotoGP races on three different types of machine, but the Spaniard is proud to have been the only rider to win world championships against Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez.
French MotoGP hopes for mid-May decision
Organisers of the French MotoGP hope that a decision on whether the delayed 2020 event will go ahead later this year can be made by May 15.
Guintoli explains the MotoGP leg dangle
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli has given the best, and certainly most detailed, explanation of how and why the 'leg dangle' is used in MotoGP.
Pramac would consider Iannone reunion
If Pramac finds itself needing a new MotoGP rider for 2021 and Andrea Iannone is available, pending the outcome of his appeal against an 18-month doping ban, the satellite Ducati team would consider a reunion with The Maniac.
Suzuki: No time for more MotoGP tests
Despite lengthy delays to the 2020 MotoGP season due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are calling for another test session to be arranged before racing eventually restarts. Suzuki MotoGP project manager Shinichi Sahara is not among them.
Dovizioso: New MotoGP rear tyre affects front tyre a lot
Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed that Michelin's revised 2020 MotoGP rear tyres initially proved a challenge for Ducati.
Indonesia set for MotoGP contract extension?
Indonesia's Mandalika circuit may still be under construction, but the venue is reported to have already agreed on a substantial MotoGP contract extension. The twisty track, said to be 30% complete, is due to host its inaugural MotoGP event in 2021.
Rossi enjoys “really strange” MotoGP Virtual Race debut
Valentino Rossi says his first experience of the MotoGP Virtual Race “was really strange” but relished racing against some of his regular rivals.
Bagnaia: I had very good grip on the grass…
Francesco Bagnaia says he hopes to battle on track with the same success he has found in the MotoGP Virtual Race series after winning the second event by beating Maverick Vinales in a last-lap scrap which saw the Italian take to the grass for his race-winning overtake.
Bagnaia beats Vinales for MotoGP Virtual Race II win
Francesco Bagnaia has seen off Maverick Vinales to claim victory in the second MotoGP Virtual Race with former winner Alex Marquez in third place.