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Front ride-height ban 'unfair', 'cannot pick and choose'
The news that front ride-height devices will be banned in the MotoGP World Championship from 2023 hasn't gone down well with Ducati's riders.
Quartararo: Working window 'really small' for Yamaha, 'pushing' too much?
Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha's working window on low grip tracks is 'really small', an issue he’s likely to face at the Argentina MotoGP.
Aragon WorldSBK: Michael Van Der Mark in race against time to be fit
Michael Van Der Mark’s participation in next week’s 2022 WorldSBK season-opener remains in doubt following a recent mountain bike accident.
Bradley Smith enters EWC 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans
Former Yamaha, KTM and Aprilia MotoGP rider Bradley Smith will enter the EWC season-opening 24 Heures Motos at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit.
Could two-day MotoGP weekends be the future? 'Not better for the sport' - Zarco
Could a two-day Argentina MotoGP be a preview of what’s to come… MotoGP riders Miguel Oliveira, Johann Zarco and Fabio Quartararo share their views on whether reduced track time could work going forward.
WorldSBK confirm Phillip Island will host 2022 season finale
WorldSBK officially confirm Phillip Island as the 2022 season finale, which also marks the world championship’s return to Australia for the first time since 2020.
All Friday practice cancelled at the Argentina MotoGP
Friday practice for MotoGP's 2022 return to Argentina has been cancelled due to freight problems.
Ukraine a factor in MotoGP freight delay, 'wait and see' for Saturday
As of Thursday evening, a plane full of MotoGP freight travelling from the previous Indonesian round to this weekend's Argentine event remained parked 11,000km away in Mombasa, Kenya.
Loss of front ride-height device a 'pity' says Zarco, refutes 'dangerous' claims
Johann Zarco remains adamant that front ride-height systems are not 'dangerous' after MotoGP confirmed a ban on the device from 2023, while also claiming it’s Ducati who will lose out the most.
Mechanics set for 'hard' weekend; Bastianini says 'I have nothing'
Championship leader Enea Bastianini confirms 'I have nothing' after Friday free practice was cancelled due to freight delays. Mechanics are in for a 'hard' weekend say MotoGP riders following an intense four-session schedule being revised for Saturday.
Can Quartararo take advantage of Marquez' absence, Bagnaia's poor form?
Can Fabio Quartararo take advantage of Marc Marquez’ absence, Francesco Bagnaia’s poor form, and what are the chances KTM back-up their early season results with another MotoGP podium? - key talking points ahead of the Argentina MotoGP discussed…
Takaaki Nakagami to miss the Argentina MotoGP round
Takaaki Nakagami tests positive for Covid-19 and will be forced to miss this weekend's MotoGP round at Termas de Rio Hondo.
Michelin: Termas tyre allocation 'similar to 2019'
After the challenges of the new Mandalika circuit, Michelin takes on Termas de Rio Hondo this weekend, where there have been no MotoGP laps for the last three years.
Bradley Ray shows impressive pace on Yamaha debut, a sign of things to come?
Bradley Ray was one of five British Superbike riders to go underneath the existing Snetterton lap record during last weekend’s test, an achievement he completed on his debut aboard R1 machinery - prompting the question: Is Ray back?
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Toprak Razgatlioglu: This year, I fight for me! Jonathan Rea 'not many can win'
After becoming WorldSBK champion for the first time in his career, Toprak Razgatlioglu says 'this year, I fight for me!', while Motoxracing have confirmed Isaac Vinales' departure from the team after signing rookie Roberto Tamburini.
'The clock is ticking' - should MotoGP star Marc Marquez retire?
Keith Huewen says 'the clock is ticking' on Marc Marquez' career as a MotoGP rider after double vision issues have once again resulted in the eight-time world champion having to miss this weekend’s Grand Prix of Argentina.
Espargaro keen to avoid Indonesia repeat, Bradl replaces Marquez
Stefan Bradl officially replaces Marc Marquez for this weekend’s Argentina MotoGP, while Pol Espargaro says getting 'back on the right line' is key.
Gardner 'still trying to adapt', will we see the 'real' Fernandez in Argentina?
After finishing top of the five 2022 MotoGP rookie in Qatar, Remy Gardner was reduced to sitting back and watching Darryn Binder’s stunning exploits in Indonesia. But can the Moto2 world champion reclaim top rookie honours in Argentina?
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Keith Huewen: Quartararo-Miller controversy 'sounds like handbags to me'
Speaking on the latest episode of Crash.net’s MotoGP Podcast, Keith Huewen says the turn one incident in Indonesia between Fabio Quartararo and Jack Miller ‘sounds like handbags to me, let’s get on with Argentina’.
Breaking news: Marc Marquez to miss Argentina MotoGP
The news that was expected following his awful highside and subsequent third case of diplopia in Mandalika, eight-time world champion Marc Marquez will miss this week’s Argentina MotoGP round.
Dovizioso looking to maximise Argentina MotoGP, under pressure?
Andrea Dovizioso’s return to MotoGP with Yamaha enters a crucial stage after scoring just two points from two races; 'After the sad result in Indonesia, I really want to be back and do better'.
Keith Huewen: Why I'm concerned for Marquez's career
This week's Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen discusses the worrying return of Marc Marquez's diplopia following his huge Mandalika accident and what happens next.
Vinales takes 'important step' to Argentina, Espargaro to 'hold the line'
After making an 'important step' in warm-up at the Indonesian MotoGP, Maverick Vinales has been counting down the days until he can get back on his Aprilia in Argentina.
'Difficult to accept' - Gardner's helmet 'full of water'
A proven wet weather rider, Tech3 KTM boss Herve Poncharal was 'frustrated' to see Remy Gardner sink to the back of the field in Sunday's Indonesian MotoGP.