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Marquez: I’m angry to lose at last corner again, Dovi defeat was worse
Marc Marquez concedes he’s angry to lose a second consecutive race at the final corner but accepts these defeats have boosted his MotoGP world title chances as he takes control with a 78-point lead in the standings.
Silverstone: Vinales 'fighting with myself'
Maverick Vinales took his first MotoGP podium since the summer break, and reclaimed fifth in the world championship from Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi, with a lonely ride to third place at Silverstone.
Lorenzo: I expected to finish last
Jorge Lorenzo says finishing in 14 th place and under one minute behind the leaders came as a shock result at the British MotoGP on his injury comeback for Repsol Honda.
Silverstone: 'Unbelievable, crazy' last chance victory for Rins
Close to falling at the very first corner of the British MotoGP, Alex Rins went on to snatch a dream victory from reigning world champion Marc Marquez at the last corner of the Silverstone race.
Rossi searches for missing rear grip as rostrum drought continues
Valentino Rossi has been left bemused by the lack of rear tyre grip he felt during the British MotoGP race compared to his practice pace as he missed out on the podium to Monster Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales.
Silverstone: Oliveira: I saw a bike coming out of nowhere…
Miguel Oliveira was surprised and disappointed to be taken out by fellow KTM rider Johann Zarco during the British MotoGP. The Frenchman launched an ambitious inside lunge to try and snatch twelfth from the Tech3 rookie into the slow 'Loop' left-hander, on lap 9 of 20.
Zarco accepts Misano grid penalty for “racing incident”
Johann Zarco feels his clash with Miguel Oliveira during the British MotoGP was a racing incident but accepts his three-place grid drop for the next round at Misano.
Dovizioso taken to hospital for checks after British MotoGP crash
Andrea Dovizioso has been taken to hospital following his heavy collision with Fabio Quartararo on the opening lap of the British MotoGP for “further checks due to a severe blow to the head”.
Quartararo edges Marquez in British MotoGP warm-up
Full British MotoGP warm-up results at Silverstone
Silverstone: 'Great lap. I enjoy very much' - Rossi second on grid
Valentino Rossi claimed his first MotoGP front row start since Austin in April as he put his Monster Yamaha second on the grid at Silverstone. After sinking to a 'very slow' low just before the summer break, Rossi has been on an upward curve since Brno.
Miller: Marquez pace depressing but I feel confident
Jack Miller has described Marc Marquez’s practice pace as “kind of depressing” but remains confident he can join the fight at the front at the British MotoGP.
Silverstone: Crutchlow: 'I was trying too hard, or ran out of talent!'
Cal Crutchlow held his hands up after a fall during qualifying at Silverstone left the LCR Honda ninth on the grid for his home British MotoGP.
Dovizioso ‘finds way’ after disastrous morning
The devil was in the details for Andrea Dovizioso on qualifying day at Silverstone, as the Italian managed to transform his fortunes drastically from morning to afternoon, giving him hope of a podium challenge.
Engine issue costs Quartararo front row tilt
As if negotiating Silverstone’s numerous kinks and fast turns wasn’t enough of a challenge, Fabio Quartararo had to contend with a flashing warning light as a technical issue forced him to switch bikes mid-session, depriving him of an ideal set-up for a front row tilt.
Marquez: First target is to finish in front of Dovizioso
Marc Marquez says his primary focus for the British MotoGP is to remain in front of main world title rival Andrea Dovizioso regardless of how the Silverstone race unfolds.
Lorenzo to use British MotoGP as "training"
Jorge Lorenzo accepts he will treat the British MotoGP as “the best training I can get” to aid his recovery from injury after qualifying down in 21 st place at Silverstone.
Marquez beats Rossi for British MotoGP pole position
Full British MotoGP qualifying results at Silverstone
Quartararo beats Rossi in lap record battle, Dovizioso into Q1
Full British MotoGP FP3 results at Silverstone
Crutchlow: My body hurts
Amid talk of a possible retirement from MotoGP at the close of 2020, Cal Crutchlow has said it is far from certain as to whether his current deal with HRC that runs until the end of next season will be his last.
Silverstone: Rossi gets lap back, good start, 'close to perfect' track
Initially, it looked like Valentino Rossi would finish Friday practice for the British MotoGP in just 17th place, after having his best time cancelled due to exceeding tracks limits by the smallest of margins.
Lorenzo: Almost everywhere I have problems
Jorge Lorenzo says he’s already facing a tough battle to complete his MotoGP comeback at Silverstone as he suffers with his back injury leaving him at the bottom of the Friday practice times.
Zarco denies Jean-Michel Bayle reports
Johann Zarco has moved to deny reports he has split from personal advisor Jean-Michel Bayle in light of his decision to leave KTM at the close of 2019, saying the pair have instead opted for a “little break.”
Quartararo asks for track limits fixes after lap cancellation changes
Fabio Quartararo hopes clarity can be found on the track limits ruling at Chapel Curve after being repeatedly penalised for exceeding the circuit, only to regain his fastest lap to set a new record at Silverstone.
Silverstone: Marquez: Quartararo, Vinales 'one step in front'
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was the only rider able to interrupt a Yamaha sweep at the top of the Friday practice timesheets at Silverstone.