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Suzuki: 'Misunderstanding' led to Guintoli's Friday disqualification
Suzuki admitted that a 'misunderstanding' of the rules led to Sylvain Guintoli using a prototype 2020 engine during Friday practice for the Japanese MotoGP.
Rossi ‘expected more in Q2, we’re all close’
Valentino Rossi has admitted that he expected more from Saturday’s MotoGP qualifying session at Motegi, where he was only able to set the tenth fastest time.
Rabat given heavy Japanese MotoGP start penalty
Tito Rabat has been handed a five-second plus pit lane start penalty for the Japanese MotoGP for exceeding engine allocations. The Avintia Ducati rider sat out FP4 and qualifying in Motegi after a heavy fall during the wet FP3 session.
Japan: Top Ducati Miller 'in a great position for the race'
Jack Miller will start Sunday's Japanese MotoGP from sixth on the grid, as the top Ducati, and with his sights set on a podium finish in Sunday's race.
Marquez braces for 'tough' Japanese MotoGP with Honda 'struggling'
Despite securing a record-breaking pole position at Motegi, Marc Marquez is already expecting a difficult Japanese MotoGP after struggling with his Repsol Honda.
Marquez sees off Yamaha charge for maiden Japanese MotoGP pole
Full Japanese MotoGP qualifying results at Motegi
2019 Japanese MotoGP, Motegi - Saturday LIVE!
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Japan: Guintoli disqualified from Friday for 2020 engine
Suzuki wild-card rider Sylvain Guintoli has been disqualified from yesterday's MotoGP practice sessions at Motegi, due to use of a 2020 engine.
Petrucci fastest in wet FP3 at Motegi
Full Japanese MotoGP FP3 results at Motegi
Remy Gardner turned down KTM MotoGP 'interest'
Remy Gardner has confirmed rumours that he was approached by KTM about a MotoGP ride in 2020.
Japan: Rossi explains exhaust, swingarm change
Valentino Rossi has explained his decision to revert back to the standard Yamaha exhaust and swingarm at this weekend's Japanese MotoGP. The Italian was the only M1 rider to race with the factory's new double exhaust and carbon fibre swingarm for the past two rounds.
Japan: Rossi 'not so bad' after recovering from FP2 brake issue
Valentino Rossi overcame a late brake issue with one of his Monster Yamaha bikes during the closing minutes of FP2 to start his final soft tyre run and secure a provisional Q2 spot ahead of the Japanese MotoGP.
Japan: Lorenzo improves 'feeling and speed' with older chassis
Jorge Lorenzo found an improvement with his Repsol Honda after re-testing some older parts during Friday practice at the Japanese MotoGP.
New strategy paying off for “very pleased” Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro declared himself “very pleased” with his day of work on Friday at Motegi, where he posted the tenth fastest time in FP2, guaranteeing a place in Saturday’s Q2, if the day’s rain arrives as expected.
Espargaro: KTM suffering in colder conditions
Pol Espargaro fears Red Bull KTM’s charge at the Japanese MotoGP is restrained by the cooler conditions compared to its rivals as poor weather takes hold at Motegi.
Dovizioso: We’re in the first group
Andrea Dovizioso believes his speed in MotoGP FP1 demonstrated he has the pace to be fighting for the major honours at this season’s Japanese Grand Prix, but was left to bemoan track conditions in the afternoon.
Vinales: We tried many things on the bike
Maverick Vinales has been buoyed by a productive Friday practice with his Monster Yamaha at Motegi in preparation for the Japanese MotoGP and feels confident regardless of what weather conditions he faces tomorrow.
Japan: Marquez: Not the best day for us
Marc Marquez's first day on track as an eight-time champion ended with the Spaniard in third position, behind a pair of Yamahas, after Friday practice for the Japanese MotoGP.
Quartararo enjoys ‘really impressive day’
Fabio Quartararo shrugged off Yamaha’s recent record at the Japanese Grand Prix to post the fastest MotoGP time on Friday, calling it “a really impressive day for us” and all of the Iwata factory.
Japan: Miller: I did the same thing last year!
Jack Miller secured a provisional place in Qualifying 2 for the Japanese MotoGP, despite falling on an even better lap at the end of Friday afternoon practice.
Quartararo fights back against Vinales as Yamaha impress at Motegi
Full Japanese MotoGP FP2 results
2019 Japanese MotoGP, Motegi - Friday LIVE!
Live updates from Friday's Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP practice sessions at Motegi!
Vinales sees off Quartararo to lead Japanese MotoGP FP1 at Motegi
Full Japanese MotoGP FP1 results
Japan: Rossi: Zarco would have been good for us
Johann Zarco's three-race MotoGP deal with LCR Honda signals that the Frenchman won't be joining Yamaha as a test rider next season. That's the opinion of factory star Valentino Rossi, who admitted it was a shame that the six-time Tech3 podium finisher has slipped away.