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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.
Dovizioso: Our bike will work well here
Andrea Dovizioso believes the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix should be positive for both him and Ducati due to the Motegi circuit’s layout, which could prove timely considering the improvements of his rivals for second in the 2019 MotoGP championship.
Japan: Espargaro ‘surprised, curious’ at Zarco’s Honda fill in role
Pol Esparagaro says he’s eager to see how Johann Zarco performs while standing in at LCR Honda for the final three rounds compared to his Red Bull KTM exploits but accepts he will be “another rider on the grid that is competitive”.
Nakagami: I’ve had pain since Assen
Takaaki Nakagami has confirmed his race crash at Assen, where he was taken out by Valentino Rossi, was the moment that ultimately led to him deciding to skip the final three MotoGP races of 2019.
Vinales: Crew chief change created honesty, good feeling at Yamaha
Maverick Vinales says open and honest trust with new crew chief Esteban Garcia has been the biggest change to his Yamaha team setup having made the switch last winter.
Japan: Lorenzo: Objective to stay at Honda
Jorge Lorenzo insists he has no plans to seek an early exit from his two-year Repsol Honda MotoGP contract.
Quartararo: I don’t think about Yamaha or Honda tracks
Fabio Quartararo feels the assumption certain circuits play to the strengths of manufacturers in MotoGP isn’t a belief he holds having seen trends broken throughout the 2019 MotoGP campaign.
Marquez: Nakagami must listen to doctors
Marc Marquez has given advice to Takaaki Nakagami ahead of his shoulder surgery which will rule him out of the final three races of the 2019 MotoGP campaign having undergone a similar recovery process last winter.
Japan: Nakagami 'curious' to see how Zarco handles Honda
Following Sunday's Japanese MotoGP, Takaaki Nakagami's name and number will be peeled from his LCR Honda and replaced by those of Johann Zarco.
Japan: Rossi: Obviously, we are not happy
Valentino Rossi and his Monster Yamaha crew will continue their quest for a MotoGP podium return by trying 'other solutions, something different' at Motegi this weekend.
Official: Johann Zarco steps in at LCR Honda
Johann Zarco has been confirmed as returning to MotoGP action as a replacement for Takaaki Nakagami at LCR Honda. The Frenchman, who split from the factory KTM team after Misano, will take over at Phillip Island, Sepang and Valencia while Nakagami undergoes shoulder surgery.
Suzuki: Anti-wheelie aero makes 'big difference' at Motegi
Front-end downforce generated by the MotoGP wing fairings will be especially important during this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Japan: Vinales: I feel incredible with the bike
An 'incredible' feeling with his Yamaha means Maverick Vinales will be looking to continue his march up the world championship standings at this weekend's Japanese MotoGP.
HRC confirms Nakagami 2020 contract, shoulder surgery
HRC has confirmed that Takaaki Nakagami will remain at the LCR Honda team for the 2020 MotoGP season, but also that the Japanese is to undergo shoulder surgery following this weekend's home round at Motegi.
Japan: Dovizioso, Petrucci chasing 'best of the rest'
With Marc Marquez winning the 2019 MotoGP title last time in Thailand, Ducati team-mates Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci now have their focus firmly set on finishing as 'best of the rest' in the world championship.
Japan: Lorenzo: Some ideas to try
This weekend's Japanese MotoGP should see Jorge Lorenzo become the youngest rider in history to reach 200 premier-class starts, at 32 years and 169 days old. But the question now widely being asked is how many more starts he will make at Repsol Honda.
Japan: 'No rush' but Quartararo poised to wrap-up Rookie title
Fabio Quartararo will have his first chance to wrap up the 2019 MotoGP Rookie of the Year title at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Japan: Marquez: Time to push for the other titles
With his eighth riders' title already secured, a weight has been lifted from Marc Marquez's shoulders ahead of this weekend's Japanese MotoGP.
Valencia, Qatar MotoGP tests dropped for 2021 season
MotoGP has outlined which tests will be dropped to accommodate a growing race calendar. The only change for next season is the cancellation of the Brno post-race test, held in mid-August.
Japan: Michelin: Motegi demands front stability, rear grip
Big braking loads and hard acceleration characterise the Motegi circuit in Japan, venue for this weekend's MotoGP. But the stop-go layout means a lack of flowing corners and therefore not as much stress placed on the rear tyres as at some other tracks.
Thailand MotoGP night race 'could be an idea for the future'
During the recent scorching hot Thai MotoGP, the reaction of many locals to the news that the Buriram round was moving from October to March next season was the warning, 'it's even hotter here in March!' Some then asked, 'will it be a night race?'
Marquez: 2020 starts at Japanese MotoGP in Motegi
After wrapping up the 2019 MotoGP world title, Marc Marquez says he will split his focus on early preparations for his 2020 championship defence along with aiming to clinch the teams’ and constructors’ crowns this year.
Japan: Tech3: Miguel's main struggle not technical, it’s physical
Miguel Oliveira is continuing to struggle with the shoulder ligament injury sustained when he was hit by Johann Zarco at Silverstone in August.
Marquez: I won’t lose my track showmanship
Marc Marquez says regardless of how many world titles he accumulates across his career he wants to be remembered for putting on a show on track which he sees as both a strength and a weakness.