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Rins: Assen will suit Suzuki and Yamaha
Alex Rins believes Assen remains a strong track for both his Suzuki squad and its Yamaha rivals due to the circuit characteristics as he revisits a track which provided him with a breakthrough race 12 months ago.
Assen: Marquez still bracing for “a few races where we will struggle”
Marc Marquez may have taken a decisive victory at the Catalan MotoGP last time out to strengthen his championship lead but the Repsol Honda rider is taking little for granted as he’s wary of upcoming races where he fears he’ll need to be patient and pick his moments against his rivals.
Assen: Rossi: Two years without a victory
Yesterday, June 25th, marked the two-year anniversary since Valentino Rossi's most recent MotoGP win, in the 2017 Dutch TT at Assen. Although it's the Italian legend's longest losing streak during 14 seasons with Yamaha, it's not his longest winless run in grand prix.
Rins expecting another big Assen battle
Runner-up in last year's Assen race, Alex Rins returns to the Netherlands holding third in the world championship with five more podiums under his belt, including a debut MotoGP victory.
Lorenzo arrival 'forced Marquez not to lower standards'
Jorge Lorenzo's arrival at Repsol Honda 'forced' MotoGP champion Marc Marquez not to lower his standards and 'avoid falling into the trap of self-satisfaction', resulting in a 'devastating' message to his rivals.
New Silverstone surface ‘more durable, ten times stronger’
As the extensive works on Silverstone’s new track surface nears its conclusion, circuit management are confident it has tarmac “three times as durable and ten times stronger” than what was previously in place.
Assen: Dovizioso: No time to linger on points lost
Andrea Dovizioso's MotoGP title chances were dealt a heavy blow when, having already lost ground to Marc Marquez at the previous three races, he was brought down by Jorge Lorenzo in Barcelona.
'Title practically impossible' - Vinales turns focus to podiums, 2020
Maverick Vinales admits his 2019 MotoGP title chances are all but over, but also feels he has found 'the best set-up of the season' as he turns his attention to podiums and working towards 2020.
Aleix Espargaro plans Assen return
Aleix Espargaro will attempt to ride in this weekend's Dutch MotoGP round at Assen, following left leg injuries in Catalunya.
Assen: Lorenzo confident of repeating Catalunya speed
The race may have ended disastrously, but Jorge Lorenzo is confident that improvements found during a competitive showing in Catalunya mean he can 'again have the speed' at Assen this weekend.
Assen: Marquez: You need to be very precise
Marc Marquez is expecting to play a part in another 'great race' at Assen this Sunday, providing his Repsol Honda can be strong through the fast changes of direction that characterise the historic Dutch MotoGP circuit.
Assen: Quartararo: We know exactly what our goal is
Fabio Quartararo insists he won't change his approach, or adjust his target beyond the 2019 MotoGP rookie of the year crown, despite a debut podium last time in Barcelona.
Rins will 'probably' try new Suzuki chassis at Assen
Alex Rins looks set to try a new Suzuki chassis during the Dutch MotoGP, after a promising test in Catalunya last week.
Tech3 to get 'something a bit different' at Assen?
Tech3 boss Herve Poncharal is hoping riders Miguel Oliveira and Hafizh Syahrin will have some new KTM updates for this weekend's Dutch MotoGP round at Assen.
Crutchlow: Different settings, same lap time
Cal Crutchlow and the LCR Honda team spent last week's Catalunya post-race test evaluating 'a lot of small items', including aerodynamic parts, plus two completely differently set-ups for the 2019 RCV.
'We need 5 Gaddas!' - Rossi talks electronics, Scooter brake, tyres...
Revised electronics aimed at improving both corner entry and exit were the main development for Valentino Rossi to try during Monday's post-race MotoGP test in Catalunya.
New chassis, aero, plus 2018 parts on Marquez test agenda
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez mixed the past, present and future of Honda's RC213V during Monday's Catalunya test. Returning to the home circuit where he celebrated a fourth win of the season on Sunday, the Repsol Honda star had a range of new developments to try.
Catalunya Test: Nakagami enjoys 2019 Honda debut
Takaaki Nakagami may only have done 'three or four runs' on the 2019 Honda, during Monday's Catalunya MotoGP test, but the LCR set his best time of the day on the machine.
Vinales: We recovered a bit of Yamaha DNA
Maverick Viñales believes Yamaha has “recovered” some of its “DNA” that carried the factory to unprecedented success in the Bridgestone era of MotoGP after a largely positive day of testing at the Circuit of Barcelona.
Catalunya Test: Lorenzo: Lot of pain after scary fall
Jorge Lorenzo's Catalunya MotoGP activities came to a painful end when, having triggered Sunday's multi-rider race accident, he suffered a fast fall at the Monday test.
‘Really positive’ test continues good feelings for Mir
Joan Mir feels he is now ‘in the correct way’ after concluding a breakthrough MotoGP weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with a quick showing in testing.
Rins trials new chassis as Suzuki evaluates race debut
Alex Rins has hinted he could get his hands on the latest GSX-RR by the next Assen TT MotoGP round after giving it a positive review during testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Smith ‘heartbroken’ by Sunday’s ‘end result’
Bradley Smith described Sunday’s ‘end result’ as “the worst of the worst case scenarios” after he collided with Aleix Espargaro on the first lap of the Catalan GP, but believes there are “positive signs” for his team-mate’s rapid recovery.
Espargaro in ‘better situation than expected’ after injury diagnosis
Aleix Espargaro has revealed a micro-fracture to his femur and an injury to his left tibia as the outcome from his bruising collision with Aprilia Racing team-mate Bradley Smith during the Catalunya MotoGP.