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Rins surprised by key tyre combination at Sachsenring
Alex Rins says he felt instantly on the pace on Friday practice at the German MotoGP while he was shocked by the tyre combination which guided him to second place on the FP2 timesheet for Suzuki.
Rossi: Now I can ride in my way
Valentino Rossi described Friday’s MotoGP action at the Sachsenring as “quite positive” as he re-found comfort aboard his Yamaha M1. “It’s more my bike,” he said. “I can ride in my way.”
German MotoGP: Marquez: Quartararo showing Yamaha's real potential
When Fabio Quartararo put his Petronas Yamaha fastest during opening practice for the German MotoGP, it was the 13th time this season that the rookie has topped a MotoGP session.
German MotoGP: Vinales 'close' using winning Assen set-up
Maverick Vinales took to the Sachsenring track with "completely the same" bike set-up as he had used to claim Yamaha's debut MotoGP victory of the season last Sunday at Assen.
Dovizioso ‘struggling – but no more than expected’
Andrea Dovizioso believes he and several others are just behind the pace of the three quickest riders at the Sachsenring, but remains optimistic despite struggling – “but it’s nothing more than we expected.”
MotoGP riders wary of Sachsenring grid penalties after FP2 incident
MotoGP riders have been reminded to be aware of not blocking other riders at Sachsenring after an incident at the end of FP2, with stronger penalties due to be introduced for the closing stages of Saturday's FP3.
Petrucci: Ducati need gains in all areas
Danilo Petrucci accepts it was a tough opening day for Ducati having felt slow over both his qualifying and race practice runs at Sachsenring.
Quartararo: Arm feels good, we didn’t get to push on softs
Fabio Quartararo has reflected on his Friday practice at Sachsenring positively despite concerns over his forearm injury and a late FP2 incident which denied him a clean quick laps on the soft tyres.
German MotoGP: Marquez returns to the top at Sachsenring
Full FP2 results at the German MotoGP Marc Marquez has stormed back to lead Friday practice at the German MotoGP ahead of Alex Rins and FP1’s fastest rider Fabio Quartararo.
Bagnaia to miss German MotoGP FP2 for medical checks
Francesco Bagnaia will miss second practice at the German MotoGP to undergo medical checks after the Pramac Ducati rider suffered an crash midway through FP1.
Quartararo leads Marquez, Rossi at Sachsenring
Full FP1 times at the German MotoGP Fabio Quartararo has notched in two late flying laps to surge to the top of the timesheet in the opening practice session at the German MotoGP and pus
Rossi: We arrive from a difficult moment
Valentino Rossi has admitted he arrives in Germany for the ninth round of the 2019 MotoGP season from “a difficult moment” but is keen to understand whether the change made before the race at Assen will be applicable at the Sachsenring.
Crutchlow breaks tibia, not sure of racing
Cal Crutchlow has revealed he fractured the top of his right tibia in a freak fall at Wednesday lunchtime that has left his participation at the German Grand Prix in some doubt.
Quartararo to gauge forearm feeling after FP1
Fabio Quartararo says he’ll assess the condition of his right forearm after the opening practice session at the German MotoGP as he remains optimistic of another strong showing for Petronas Yamaha.
MotoGP: KymiRing welcome if 'more races, less tests'
MotoGP riders Marc Marquez, Danilo Petrucci and Fabio Quartararo all welcome the addition of the KymiRing to the 2020 MotoGP calendar, provided it means less testing.
Vinales: Marquez, Honda remain favourites at Sachsenring
Maverick Vinales has dismissed Marc Marquez’s concerns he may struggle at the German MotoGP and placed the favourite tag firmly on the reigning world champion who has a perfect record in the premier class to defend at Sachsenring.
MotoGP riders curious to see MotoE, 'noise concerns'
This weekend's German Grand Prix marks the race debut of the new MotoE electric bike class, which will support MotoGP at four rounds this season.
Pressure still on with new Ducati 2020 deal - Petrucci
Danilo Petrucci may have a fresh factory Ducati deal for 2020 in his pocket but the Italian rider says it doesn’t relieve the pressure on his position as he turns his full focus on to the MotoGP championship fight starting at Sachsenring.
Marquez: Only Honda at the front last year “means something”
Marc Marquez says he has to be wary of his rivals despite his flawless German MotoGP record at Sachsenring after pointing out he was the only Honda rider to finish at the sharp-end 12 months ago.
German MotoGP: Ligament damage for Nakagami
Takaaki Nakagami escaped serious injury when he was taken down by Valentino Rossi in the Dutch TT, but the Japanese has revealed he will be riding with ankle ligament damage at this weekend's Sachsenring round.
German MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci signs 2020 Ducati deal
Danilo Petrucci has been officially confirmed as remaining at the factory Ducati team for the 2020 MotoGP season. The Italian was the only factory team rider with a contract expiring this year, but an extension was all but guaranteed after a debut MotoGP victory at home in Mugello.
KymiRing undergoes MotoGP inspection ahead of test
New circuit KymiRing, set to host the Finnish MotoGP round from 2020, has undergone an inspection by MotoGP and FIM officials in preparation for the two-day test scheduled next month.
Petrucci: Sachsenring not ideal for Ducati but I like it
Danilo Petrucci accepts Sachsenring isn’t a circuit suited to his Ducati but is focusing on the podium having missed out by a tiny margin 12 months ago.
Crutchlow: 2019 toughest Honda season by far
Cal Crutchlow believes 2019 has been his most difficult in MotoGP with Honda “by far” after finishing the Dutch Grand Prix in seventh place, and that the general public is unaware “how hard” Marc Marquez is riding to lead the championship.