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Marquez ‘never stopped believing’ Portimao result was possible
Alex Marquez attends parc ferme for the first time in 2021 after finishing fourth - top independent rider during the Algarve MotoGP.
Lecuona sorry for Oliveira incident, 'Brad or Miguel' takes out Petrucci
Orange-on-orange contact at the Algarve MotoGP sees Iker Lecuona tangle with Miguel Oliveira and Tech3 team-mate Danilo Petrucci taken out by 'Brad or Miguel'.
Brotherly battle for Valentino Rossi in penultimate MotoGP race
Only Valencia remains for Valentino Rossi's MotoGP career: 'This season was tough. I expected to be stronger, so I think [retirement] is the right choice… Even last place is a f**king [good] rider!'
Crash.net MotoGP podcast with Keith Huewen: Pecco wins, Acosta champ, Binder DSQ
Episode 28 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen looks back on a dramatic Algarve Grand Prix.
Darryn Binder apologises, Leopard furious as Foggia clash settles Moto3 title
Emotions run high after a dramatic final lap in Portimao sees the Moto3 title settled in Pedro Acosta's favour when rival Dennis Foggia is taken out by Darryn Binder.
Quartararo: 'We can’t pass, bad qualifying means bye-bye to victory'
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo sends a clear message to Yamaha after a frustrating Algarve race; 'Overtaking is just a nightmare. They should push so much on the engine' for 2022.
Miller: ‘I was preparing for all-out war before the red flag’, claims P3
A late red flag allows Jack Miller to hold off Alex Marquez at Portimao to claim a first MotoGP podium since Catalunya.
Portimao podium feels ‘unbelievable, this type of weekend was needed’ - Mir
Joan Mir has claimed a first MotoGP podium since Aragon after taking a commanding second place at Portimao; ‘I’m so happy with this podium. It’s not so much about the result, it’s more about the weekend that we did. It was unbelievable’.
Bagnaia: Portimao win wraps up ‘my best weekend in MotoGP, I enjoyed every lap’
Francesco Bagnaia has called his third MotoGP win since Aragon the best of his career after leading from start to finish at Portimao; ‘I’m very happy because I think it’s my best weekend in MotoGP. I enjoyed every single session this weekend’.
Bagnaia wins Algarve MotoGP, Lecuona-Oliveira clash causes late red flag
Francesco Bagnaia produced a dominant display to take his third MotoGP win, while a late crash involving Iker Lecuona and Miguel Oliveira brought out a red flag.
Bagnaia pips Quartararo after resuming Portimao battle during Warm-up
Portimao MotoGP Warm-up has gone the way of Francesco Bagnaia after the Ducati rider got the better of Fabio Quartararo.
Espargaro ‘can be in the group’ after P6 qualifying finish
Despite a crash in FP4, Pol Espargaro secured his fourth top six MotoGP qualifying result since Silverstone after finishing fifth at Portimao; ‘Today showed the progress we have made this year with the bike, with me and with the team’.
Quartararo: ‘We need to find something’ after second worst qualifying this year
Fabio Quartararo will start the Algarve MotoGP from seventh after a surprisingly difficult Q2. Team-mate Franco Morbidelli also starts from the front row after making back-to-back Q2 appearances.
Rossi: I'm very worried about Pecco's tyre choice!
Valentino Rossi hopes there will be no repeat of Ducati's Misano front tyre gamble as VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia starts on pole position once again.
Miller narrowly loses pole to Bagnaia, fourth time in five races
Jack Miller will start the Algarve MotoGP from second after losing out on pole to team-mate Francesco Bagnaia for the fourth time in five races.
Mir claims first ever MotoGP front row despite ‘angry’ end to Q2
Joan Mir took his first ever MotoGP front row and the first since his 2017 Moto3 winning season during today’s qualifying at Portimao.
Miller, Bagnaia in favour of rider coach; ‘Stoner would be a nice present’
1-2 in qualifying for tomorrow’s Algarve MotoGP, Ducati riders Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller would like to have former two-time champion Casey Stoner as a full-time coach after working with the Australian this weekend.
Bagnaia credits 'great front end feeling' for fantastic fifth consecutive pole
Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia has continued his incredible qualifying streak after taking a fifth consecutive MotoGP pole at Portimao.
Bagnaia claims Portimao pole with new lap record, Quartararo only seventh
Francesco Bagnaia has taken his fifth consecutive MotoGP pole after setting a new lap record at Portimao. The Italian will line-up ahead of team-mate Jack Miller and Joan Mir.
Bagnaia fastest in Portimao FP3 by just -0.001s from Quartararo
Francesco Bagnaia finally gets the better of Fabio Quartararo during free practice for the Algarve MotoGP. Top two in the championship separated by just -0.001s in FP3.
Espargaro ‘not happy with my feeling, but we have potential’ after P5
Pol Espargaro continues his recent upturn in form to secure fifth overall on day-one of the Algarve MotoGP.
Bagnaia: 'He’s not a normal coach - he’s Casey Stoner'
Factory Ducati team-mates Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller have a very special 'coach' on Friday at Portimao; double MotoGP champion Casey Stoner.
'Nobody has information about Marc Marquez's crash'
Marc Marquez was training at a track near his home with enduro world champion Josep Garcia, but few other details are known of the accident that has ruled him out of the Algarve MotoGP.
Quartararo ‘enjoying a lot’ Portimao with pressure off, excited by Bagnaia fight
2021 MotoGP World Champion Fabio Quartararo was in stunning form as he doubled up as the fastest rider in Friday’s free practices at Portimao.