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KTM won't block Zarco career, Kallio 2020 audition
Red Bull KTM team manager Mike Leitner has explained why the factory reluctantly decided to replace Johann Zarco for the remaining rounds of the 2019 MotoGP season.
Di Giannantonio’s Speed Up team appeal Misano Stewards’ call - UPDATED
Updated: The FIM MotoGP Stewards’ panel has rejected the appeal by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s +Ego Speed Up team after seeing "no reason" to deviate from the original decision of no further action from the evidence provided.
Dovizioso: Riders need open mind to switch MotoGP manufacturers
Andrea Dovizioso says all riders need “a completely open mind” moving between MotoGP manufacturers but accepts every situation is different when assessing the fallout between Johann Zarco and KTM.
Marquez: Track limit penalties need to be assessed
Marc Marquez has called for track limit penalties to be examined by MotoGP rule-makers following an eventful Misano round with the Stewards effectively deciding the winner of the Moto2 race.
Aragon: 'Special moment' as Kallio steps in for Zarco
Mika Kallio steps in for Johann Zarco at Aragon, marking his first MotoGP race since 2018 knee injury.
2020 British Talent Cup calendar expansion confirmed
The 2020 British Talent Cup will cover 10 rounds and 20 races as part of its move as the new British Moto3 series running under the Bennetts British Superbike championship.
Aragon: Smith set for final Aprilia wild-card of season
Bradley Smith will make his fourth and final MotoGP wild-card appearance of the season for Aprilia at Aragon this weekend.
Aragon MotoGP: KTM replaces Johann Zarco with Mika Kallio
Johann Zarco's KTM MotoGP career is over after just 13 races.
Misano: Crutchlow: Fall from 12th 'a joke', Marquez 'miracle'
Cal Crutchlow felt that Marc Marquez performed a miracle by winning Sunday's Misano MotoGP, whilst describing his own fall from a lowly twelfth as 'a joke'.
Aragon: Vinales: I expect to be fast here too
Maverick Vinales 'expects to be fast' in front of his home fans at Aragon this weekend, as he chases what would be a first MotoGP podium at the Spanish venue.
Quartararo confident after Marquez duel, not afraid of Aragon straight
Fabio Quartararo took the victory fight to Marc Marquez despite having the lowest average top speed of any rider in Sunday's Misano MotoGP race.
Aragon: Rossi: A difficult track for us, historically
On paper, Aragon isn't Valentino Rossi's best chance of breaking his ten-race MotoGP podium drought. The Doctor has never won at the Spanish circuit, while the most recent of his three Aragon podiums was back in 2016.
Aragon: Dovizioso: Every time it's different
After a tough time the San Marino Grand Prix, Andrea Dovizioso isn't sure what to expect from this weekend's Aragon round. The Ducati rider won his home Misano race last year, but could only salvage sixth from Sunday's race.
Sepang: Plan is Pawi next to Xavi, but…
Upon signing Xavi Vierge for Sepang's new second Moto2 entry, team principal Razlan Razali added they are 'hoping' Khairul Idham Pawi will be 'fully recovered and racing alongside Xavi next season'.
Kaito Toba joins Red Bull KTM Ajo
Kaito Toba will switch from Honda Team Asia to Red Bull KTM Ajo for the 2020 Moto3 World Championship. The 19-year-old began this season in perfect style with victory in Qatar, making him the first ever Japanese winner in the Moto3 class.
Dovizioso: We suffered, pity to miss Rossi, Morbidelli battle
Andrea Dovizioso felt the fight for fourth place at the San Marino MotoGP could have been possible had he not got stuck behind Red Bull KTM’s Pol Espargaro but concedes he continued to suffer in the low grip conditions for Ducati.
Zarco has no regrets, ‘I cannot fight’
Johann Zarco remains free of regret despite a promising weekend of MotoGP action at Misano, and insisted his recent riding and bike improvements are still “only enough for eleventh or twelfth position.”
Riders give mixed reception to MotoGP’s 22-race calendar plans
MotoGP riders have been split over the plans to potentially expand the race calendar to 22 races from 2022, with a compromise of fewer tests across a season.
Misano: Rossi, Morbidelli talk difference to Quartararo
Yamaha took the fight to MotoGP champion Marc Marquez at Misano on Sunday, leading 23 of 27 laps and only missing out on victory after a final lap showdown.
Lorenzo sets ‘30 seconds goal’ for Aragon
He may have put a brave face on his showing in Sunday’s MotoGP outing at Misano, but Jorge Lorenzo’s words indicated how far away he remains from where he needs to be. Here the positive mentioned was finishing “closer to the fastest [riders].”
Marquez: Quartararo best rider today, 2020 MotoGP title contender
Marc Marquez has poured praise on MotoGP rookie Fabio Quartararo by calling him the best rider of the weekend at Misano and expects him to be a “tough contender” for the title in 2020.
Vinales “getting closer, risking everything”
Maverick Vinales feels he’s closing in on returning to the top step of the podium for Monster Yamaha but a surprise drop in grip during the early part of the race saw him lose too much ground to Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo at Misano.
Quartararo: Fighting Marquez best moment of my life
Fabio Quartararo has described his battle for victory against Marc Marquez at the San Marino MotoGP as “the best moment of my life” having led for the majority of the Misano race only to miss out in the final-lap fight.
Marquez: When somebody plays with you it is extra motivation
Marc Marquez says his qualifying incident with Valentino Rossi provided him with “extra motivation” to do his fighting on track as he moved closer to capturing the 2019 MotoGP world title with victory at Misano.