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McPhee: We’ve taken our level one step higher
John McPhee feels the ongoing break since round one of the Moto3 season has probably only increased the importance of his Qatar podium. The Petronas Honda rider clawed his way from outside the top ten to finish just 0.053s from race winner Albert Arenas during the March 8 race.
Official: MotoGP freezes engine, aero development until 2022
MotoGP has officially confirmed a freeze on the usual engine and aerodynamic developments for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Germany extends ban on public gatherings
The Sachsenring looks unlikely to keep its place as MotoGP's provisional season-opener on June 21, after the German government extended a ban on large public gatherings until August 31.
Lorenzo proud to beat Rossi, Stoner, Marquez, Pedrosa
Jorge Lorenzo may have fallen short of his target to win MotoGP races on three different types of machine, but the Spaniard is proud to have been the only rider to win world championships against Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez.
French MotoGP hopes for mid-May decision
Organisers of the French MotoGP hope that a decision on whether the delayed 2020 event will go ahead later this year can be made by May 15.
Guintoli explains the MotoGP leg dangle
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli has given the best, and certainly most detailed, explanation of how and why the 'leg dangle' is used in MotoGP.
Pramac would consider Iannone reunion
If Pramac finds itself needing a new MotoGP rider for 2021 and Andrea Iannone is available, pending the outcome of his appeal against an 18-month doping ban, the satellite Ducati team would consider a reunion with The Maniac.
Suzuki: No time for more MotoGP tests
Despite lengthy delays to the 2020 MotoGP season due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are calling for another test session to be arranged before racing eventually restarts. Suzuki MotoGP project manager Shinichi Sahara is not among them.
Dovizioso: New MotoGP rear tyre affects front tyre a lot
Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed that Michelin's revised 2020 MotoGP rear tyres initially proved a challenge for Ducati.
Indonesia set for MotoGP contract extension?
Indonesia's Mandalika circuit may still be under construction, but the venue is reported to have already agreed on a substantial MotoGP contract extension. The twisty track, said to be 30% complete, is due to host its inaugural MotoGP event in 2021.
Rossi enjoys “really strange” MotoGP Virtual Race debut
Valentino Rossi says his first experience of the MotoGP Virtual Race “was really strange” but relished racing against some of his regular rivals.
Bagnaia: I had very good grip on the grass…
Francesco Bagnaia says he hopes to battle on track with the same success he has found in the MotoGP Virtual Race series after winning the second event by beating Maverick Vinales in a last-lap scrap which saw the Italian take to the grass for his race-winning overtake.
Bagnaia beats Vinales for MotoGP Virtual Race II win
Francesco Bagnaia has seen off Maverick Vinales to claim victory in the second MotoGP Virtual Race with former winner Alex Marquez in third place.
Rossi names top three favourite MotoGP wins
Valentino Rossi has picked out his own top three wins from across his career and believes having a strong rivalry helped him raise his own performance level to greater heights.
As it happened: MotoGP Virtual Race II
Catch up on the second MotoGP Virtual Race, a 10-lap race at the Red Bull Ring, here.
Quiz: Name each of the MotoGP riders from the clues
You might be able to name each MotoGP rider from their key information and race statistics, but how about from these unusual clues?
Crutchlow: I plan on racing next season
Cal Crutchlow has confirmed he doesn’t intend to retire from MotoGP at the end of 2020 and remains in discussions with his LCR Honda team and HRC about a future deal.
Rossi: Furious battle against Stoner crucial for 2008 Laguna Seca win
Reflecting on one of his greatest races, Valentino Rossi says beating Casey Stoner at the 2008 United States MotoGP at Laguna Seca was crucial for his title charge that season.
How to watch the MotoGP Virtual Race 2
MotoGP’s Virtual Race series returns for a second event over the Easter weekend with lights out at 14:00 BST on Sunday April 12 th as 10 riders including defending ‘champion’ Alex Marquez battle for victory.
Lorenzo: I was too stubborn against Rossi at Catalunya 2009
In a race which defined a rivalry, Jorge Lorenzo concedes he was too arrogant to try to block Valentino Rossi from his stunning last corner overtake to win the 2009 Catalunya MotoGP.
Bagnaia, Quartararo still biggest rivals – Alex Marquez
Defending MotoGP Virtual Race ‘champion’ Alex Marquez predicts both Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo to remain his key challengers in this weekend’s second race.
Petrucci seeks advice from Ducati Esports star for MotoGP Virtual Race
Danilo Petrucci has turned to Ducati’s Esports rider Andrea Saveri for guidance and tips as he looks to get up to speed before making his MotoGP Virtual Race debut this weekend.
Bezzecchi explains Marini teamwork
Team-mates giving each other a tow has become a regular sight at the end of Moto2 and Moto3 qualifying. But in the case of Sky VR46, such formation riding is used for much more than the occasional slipstream to try and start higher on the grid.
Dixon: Training, video games, old races…
Jake Dixon began his second season in the Moto2 World Championship with a 20th to 14th ride on his Petronas debut in Qatar. But one month on and the coronavirus outbreak means it's still unclear when grand prix racing will resume.