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Rins: Qualifying pace 'still far away', Mir misses final day with stomach issue
Alex Rins targets a podium finish during next month’s MotoGP season opener despite qualifying pace being 'still far away'.
Ducati: 'Goal' to confirm new Bagnaia contract in Qatar
Ducati close to securing a contract extension with MotoGP title runner-up Francesco Bagnaia, 'sorry to hear' front ride-height system 'being questioned' by rivals.
Marini: 'I’m worse than Lorenzo!' asking Ducati 'a lot' for ergonomic changes
Quickest on day two of the Mandalika MotoGP test, Luca Marini jokes ‘I think I’m worse than Jorge Lorenzo’ when it comes to demanding ergonomic alterations from Ducati.
Dovizioso: My feeling improved, I’m taking it day-by-day
Three-time MotoGP runner-up Andrea Dovizioso remains unsure as to when he will be fully ‘ready’ for the 2022 season
Bagnaia still missing '100% potential of this bike, but my pace is strong'
Francesco Bagnaia believes the best is yet to come from his Desmosedici GP22 after finishing tenth during day two of Mandalika MotoGP testing; 'Today we were one of the strongest with the pace, but I’m not at 100% of the potential of this bike'.
Binder 'surprised' by time attack pace, feels 'ten times better' ahead of Qatar
KTM rider Brad Binder says ‘I feel ten times better than last year’ heading into the 2022 MotoGP season opener in Qatar.
Quartararo: 'Super-fast' pace, but Yamaha still missing 9km/h top speed
MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo looking strong for pace at Mandalika on Saturday, but Yamaha top speed concerns remain; 'Last year we were at average 9km/h [down], today we are at 9k. So we didn't make any steps forward.'
Espargaro claims Honda is 'ready for Qatar', Marquez: 'We did another step'
Repsol Honda riders Pol Espargaro and Marc Marquez in buoyant mood following another impressive showing at the Mandalika MotoGP test; 'Overall I think the day was great. I think the bike is getting better and better and after today it feels like it's ready for Qatar' - Espargaro.
Mir: Off-line you cannot brake, overtake, you can’t do nothing
While 2020 MotoGP champion Joan Mir believes the Mandalika circuit is safe enough to race at, 'off-line you cannot even brake, you can’t do nothing' says the Suzuki rider.
Binder: Set-up changes 'working', Oliveira 'optimistic' about KTM potential
Brad Binder makes a competitive start to Mandalika MotoGP testing after finishing third. Team-mate Miguel Oliveira 1.2 seconds off but 'I believe the bike is going to be fast here. I’m optimistic'.
Miller: 'Sending it at turn seven is fun', finds 'big step' with electronics
Fastest Ducati rider on day-one of the Mandalika MotoGP test, Jack Miller points to progress with the electronics as a big reason why; 'I felt like we made a big step with the electronics today. It was a really important day for us'.
'Angry', 'scared', 'right decision': MotoGP riders told to clean Mandalika track
Compulsory track cleaning causes controversy at Mandalika: 'I saw my MotoGP mates riding in very unsafe conditions. I felt bad for them. So I decided to go out. But I was angry and upset'
Rins: Grip 'getting better every lap', aims to test 'many items'
Despite grip being at a premium on day-one of the official Mandalika MotoGP test, Alex Rins expects to test 'many items' as track conditions improve.
Quartararo: I don’t need time to see Yamaha situation, I understand the bike
Fabio Quartararo says 'I don’t need time' to understand where Yamaha’s performance level is after finishing fifth during day-one of the Mandalika MotoGP test
Espargaro: Honda 'working well', expects to challenge sub 1m 30s lap time
Fastest on day-one of the official Mandalika MotoGP test, Pol Espargaro believes lap times could improve to the tune of 2.5 seconds over the next two days; 'It’s quite fast so the lap times are quite short. For sure when the track improves we can be close to the 29s'.
Marquez yet to 'arrive at the limit', Mandalika circuit 'really fast'
Marc Marquez claims he’s yet to 'really push' after finishing the first day of MotoGP testing at Mandalika in 17th place.
Suzuki: 'No panic, no rush' over team manager search
Suzuki still in negotiations over new MotoGP team manager; 'it's taken more time than I expected. But we are not in a panic'
Alex Marquez: My MotoGP future is in my hands, everything is open
Alex Marquez says majority of MotoGP riders without a 2023 contract contributed to the fast lap times at Sepang; 'All the riders out of contract, we are in time attack. Everybody wants to push in the test already to have a good image for the teams'.
Suzuki: No plans for front ride-height device, want top speed discussion
Suzuki has no plans to follow Ducati's lead and introduce a front ride-height system for MotoGP this season, but 'know how to do it'.
FIRST LOOK: Espargaro, Vinales unveil 2022 Aprilia MotoGP livery
Aprilia presents its 2022 MotoGP colours for Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales.
WATCH: Aprilia unveils 2022 MotoGP colours for Espargaro, Vinales – Live!
Watch live as Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales unveil Aprilia's 2022 MotoGP livery.
Binder: Body starting to 'adapt' to MotoGP, receiving advice from Brad, Wilco
After five days of MotoGP testing in a week, 'the body is starting to adapt to the big bike', says RNF Yamaha rookie Darryn Binder.
LCR Honda presents 2022 MotoGP livery for Takaaki Nakagami
LCR Honda officially presents Takaaki Nakagami’s 2022 MotoGP colours ahead of his fifth season with the team.
LCR Honda unveil 2022 MotoGP colours for Alex Marquez
LCR Honda officially presents its 2022 MotoGP colours for Alex Marquez.