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Lorenzo plays down Ducati rumours, but…
Jorge Lorenzo says it's "not true" that he is in talks about a MotoGP return with Ducati, but adds it's the only remaining team that has the "right tools" to tempt him out of retirement in 2021 and if the call is made "I will listen."
Smith: The gap is getting smaller
Bradley Smith, replacing the suspended Andrea Iannone at Aprilia for at least the early rounds of the 2020 MotoGP season, continued his transition from test to race rider at this week's Misano test.
Oliveira: 'A great opportunity', Binder: 'It’s an honour'
KTM has put faith in its own young riders for the future of its MotoGP project by picking Miguel Oliveira (25) to join Brad Binder (24) at the Official team in 2021.
Aleix 'can't wait for Jerez', Aprilia decisions taken
After a four-month break, Aleix Espargaro was reacquainted with the 'totally new' Aprilia RS-GP during this week's private test at Misano.
Official: Petrucci to Tech3 KTM, Oliveira replaces Espargaro
Danilo Petrucci has been officially confirmed as joining KTM in MotoGP next season, but not with the factory team. Instead, the winner of last year's Mugello race for Ducati will join the satellite Tech3 KTM squad.
Tech3 KTM welcomes 'team player, winner' Petrucci
The last time a rider left the Red Bull KTM MotoGP team, the resulting reshuffle saw Tech3 lose out on rising star Brad Binder, destined for the French team but reassigned to fill the void left by Johann Zarco.
Aleix matches KTMs on final day at Misano
The third and final day of private MotoGP testing at Misano this week saw Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro match the fastest lap of the week.
Petronas: Riders 'fit and ready' for 'new challenges'
Petronas SRT team director Johan Stigefelt acknowledges the revised MotoGP calendar will place new challenges and demands on his riders, but is confident all six are prepared both mentally and physically for what lies ahead.
Zarco: Factory Ducati 'dream', 'perhaps' with Pramac
There was a surprise addition to the rider line-up on day two of private testing at Misano. Avintia Ducati's Johann Zarco, unable to ride a Desmosedici due to the MotoGP testing regulations, took to the track on a Panigale V4 Superbike.
Oliveira heads day two at Misano
Tech3 KTM's Miguel Oliveira set the fastest lap time during the second day of private MotoGP testing at Misano.
No fans at Jerez for MotoGP season-openers
No fans will be present during MotoGP's season-opening races at Jerez on July 19 and 26.
Ducati, Dovizioso negotiations 'in a stalemate'
During the private MotoGP test at Misano, Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna gave an update on the protracted 2021 contract negotiations with star rider Andrea Dovizioso.
Pol fastest on day one of Misano test
Pol Espargaro set the fastest lap time on Tuesday, as the first multi-team MotoGP test since the coronavirus lockdown got underway at Misano.
Masks at Misano as MotoGP test begins
The first multi-team MotoGP test since the end of lockdown began at Misano this (Tuesday) morning. All six race riders from Concession manufacturers Aprilia and KTM are present for this week's private outing, plus the Ducati (Michele Pirro) and Suzuki (Sylvain Guintoli) test teams.
Yamaha: Jorge had an 'ulterior motive' for test deal...
The ban on wild-cards this season means retired MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo will not be able to make a planned Yamaha race return at Catalunya, plus possible further outings at Misano and Motegi.
Smith 'planning to be at round one'
There is less than one month to go until MotoGP's new season-openers take place at Jerez, on July 19 and 26th. But at present, Aprilia's 2020 rider line-up remains unconfirmed.
Maverick Vinales first on track at Jerez post lockdown
Maverick Vinales has become the first MotoGP rider to get some post-lockdown laps of the Jerez circuit, venue for next month's revised season opener.
Hungary continues MotoGP plans, aims for 2023
The Hungarian Government, which last November signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' with Dorna to host a future MotoGP round, has released more details of the project.
Zarco: Repeat races will be good for me
New to the Ducati, and having missed some winter tests, Johann Zarco believes MotoGP's dose of five repeat events will work out well for him.
Pol: We all thought 2020 MotoGP season was over
At one stage, we all thought the 2020 MotoGP World Championship would be impossible due to the coronavirus.
Ducati pleased if Petrucci stays in MotoGP, even as a rival
Ducati will be pleased to see Danilo Petrucci remain in MotoGP beyond the 2020 season, even though it means he will become a rival.
Closed-door races like 'caviar in a cardboard box' - Marc VDS
Marc VDS team owner Marc van der Straten gave an interesting analogy when asked about the 2020 motorcycle grand prix restart, at Jerez next month, taking place without fans and in a closed-door paddock. “You could say it's like selling caviar in a cardboard box," quipped the Belgian.
Petrucci close to KTM deal?
Danilo Petrucci appears close to a KTM MotoGP deal after visiting the Austrian factory with his manager Alberto Vergani.