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Oliveira: If it came up, I’d take it
Miguel Oliveira took his Thursday dealings with the media to stress his commitment to Tech 3 KTM for the 2020 season, but admitted he doesn’t “see any reason to decline” an offer to step up to the factory team, should it come.
Lorenzo dismisses Ducati rumours after injury triggered “doubts”
Jorge Lorenzo says he’s fully committed to Repsol Honda and shook off Ducati rumours as he opened up on the doubts he suffered while out injured.
Rossi sees Zarco similarities to his Ducati spell
Valentino Rossi has shared sympathy with Johann Zarco following the French rider’s dramatic split from Red Bull KTM at the end of the year, as the Italian compares the situation to his own doomed two years at Ducati.
Silverstone: Zarco 'hungry to come back' to MotoGP in future
Johann Zarco is determined that his MotoGP career will not end with his final KTM appearance at Valencia in November. The Frenchman shocked the paddock by asking to be released after the first season of a two-year factory contract, leaving him without a place on the 2020 grid.
Silverstone: Syahrin: I would like to remain in MotoGP…
Johann Zarco's decision to leave KTM means the door has not yet fully closed on Hafizh Syahrin's MotoGP career. With Brad Binder signed to replace Syahrin at Tech3 next season, the Malaysian looked certain to return to the Moto2 class in 2020.
Silverstone: 'I'm still crazy enough!' - Zarco talks KTM split
Thursday at the British MotoGP saw Johann Zarco back in the paddock for the first time since the shock news that he will split from the factory KTM team at the end of this season.
Miller wants to “sweep it under the rug” after Ducati contract saga
Jack Miller has played down any lasting friction with Ducati following his lengthy contract saga, as he reveals how close he came to signing for Red Bull KTM.
Rins: Positive feeling with Suzuki ahead of Silverstone
Alex Rins says he’s back in a positive place with Suzuki and sees the British MotoGP as an ideal opportunity to maintain his recent momentum given his dip before the summer break.
Rossi: I love Silverstone
Valentino Rossi heads for one of his favourite circuits this weekend, as the MotoGP World Championship moves to Silverstone in the UK.
Petrucci: Last two races worst of the year
Danilo Petrucci has held up his hands over his poor run of form since the MotoGP summer break and with his third place in the standings under threat the Ducati rider is eager to turnaround his fortunes at Silverstone.
Dovizioso gets timely winning boost ahead of Silverstone
Andrea Dovizioso says his moral is “sky-high” following a much-needed victory last time out at the Austrian MotoGP as he prepares to attack at Silverstone in his bid to keep the title race alive.
Silverstone: Vinales: New asphalt will work to our advantage
Maverick Vinales is hoping the new Silverstone asphalt will provide a further boost to his chances at a track where he is already a proven MotoGP winner. Vinales took his first premier-class victory, and first for the Suzuki GSX-RR, at Silverstone in 2016.
Finland: Smith fastest as KymiRing test concludes
After a wet Monday, the first dry MotoGP laps of the new KymiRing circuit were held during the final day of testing in Finland. Test riders from all six manufacturers were present this week to gather data on the new venue, which is set for a mid-summer place on the 2020 calendar.
Lorenzo confirms Silverstone return
After a four-race absence, Jorge Lorenzo will return from injury at this weekend's British MotoGP. The Spaniard has been sidelined since fractures to his T6 and T8 vertebrae at Assen, the latest in a string of injuries stretching back to September last year.
MotoGP test riders talk first day at Finland's KymiRing
The first-ever MotoGP laps of Finland's KymiRing circuit took place in wet conditions on Monday. A test rider from each of the six manufacturers is present this week to try out the new venue, which is set to join the world championship in 2020.
Quartararo 'Silverstone good for us', Morbidelli 'a nice dance'
Petronas Yamaha riders Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli are both confident of a strong showing at this weekend's British MotoGP.
Silverstone: Marquez: 'Some bad luck in the past'
Silverstone, venue for this weekend's British MotoGP, has not been a successful hunting ground for reigning champion Marc Marquez.
Mir delays MotoGP return, Guintoli back for British MotoGP
MotoGP rookie Joan Mir will sit out this weekend's British Grand Prix as he continues to recover from the massive testing accident at Brno earlier this month.
Folger: 'Fundamental decisions' soon
Jonas Folger says it was his decision to 'cancel' any further stand-in appearances for the Petronas Moto2 team, as he nears ' fundamental decisions about my career as a racer'.
Syahrin fit for Silverstone return
Hafizh Syahrin will be fit to return to MotoGP action at the British MotoGP this weekend, following hospital treatment for a concussion and elbow injury in the Red Bull Ring race.
Michelin brings expanded tyre selection for 'new' Silverstone
Michelin will bring an expanded tyre selection of four front and four rear slicks to this weekend's British MotoGP at Silverstone. After last year's cancellation due to drainage problems, the circuit has been completely resurfaced for 2019.
MotoGP prepares for KymiRing test
MotoGP is set to complete a two-day test at the newly constructed KymiRing as preparations for the new Finland round ramp up.
Danny Kent gets suspended sentence for carrying knife
UPDATE: Danny Kent has lost his BSB ride as a result of the court case.
Marquez: Fenati has learnt from mistakes
Marc Marquez gave a nod to Romano Fenati during the Austrian round after seeing the Italian initially secure pole position, before picking up a grid penalty, only to fight back to take victory in Moto3 at the Red Bull Ring.