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Mugello: Fast start for Petrucci despite flu, final corner
Danilo Petrucci may be feeling physically weak, but the Italian made a strong start to his home MotoGP with third in Friday practice at Mugello.
Mugello: Vinales: 'Bike is so nervous, I'm struggling'
On paper, Maverick Vinales had a much better opening day at the Italian MotoGP than Monster Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi.
More power, more fun for in-form Quartararo
Still riding the confidence high of his record-breaking pole position in Jerez, Fabio Quartararo continued his strong single lap form in practice for the Italian MotoGP as he experienced Mugello on a MotoGP machine for the first time.
Lorenzo plays down 20th, insists pace is top ten
Whilst the result on paper appears to resonate with his performances on the Repsol Honda so far this year, Jorge Lorenzo insists his 20th position at the end of the Italian GP FP2 session is not reflective of his true pace at Mugello.
Dovizioso ‘not happy, can’t ride how I want’
Andrea Dovizioso has said he is currently unable to “ride how I want” at Mugello and believes the overall package of his Ducati’s Desmosedici GP19 “is still not goo enough” to fight for victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
‘Energised’ Bagnaia surprises to top Friday timesheets
The attention may have been on the trio of latest specification Ducati GP19s coming into the Italian MotoGP weekend but it was the 2018-spec Ducati GP18 of Francesco Bagnaia claiming bragging rights on Friday in Mugello after topping FP2.
Bagnaia leads Quartararo for rookie 1-2 in Mugello FP2
Italian MotoGP, Mugello - Free Practice (2) Results Francesco Bagnaia emerged as the surprise pace setter in second free practice for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, with
Marquez lays down the marker in Mugello FP1
Italian MotoGP at Mugello - Free Practice Results (1)
Espargaro: We are not reacting
Aleix Espargaro has voiced his frustration at the lack of development on Aprilia’s 2019 RS-GP in recent rounds ahead of the factory’s home race, and reiterated his belief that he is repeatedly taking his current package to its absolute limits.
Mugello 'jump' on the limit for MotoGP
Mugello's record 356.5km/h (221.5mph) main straight would be daunting enough if it were a flat, straight line. Instead it has a slight kink with, most significantly, an up and downhill rise - which at maximum MotoGP speeds becomes like a jump.
Mugello: Dovi won't be distracted by DTM
Andrea Dovizioso insists his upcoming DTM debut will not be a distraction from MotoGP. The double title runner-up will make a one-off outing at Misano next month, testing the Audi touring car at the same circuit prior to arriving at this weekend's Italian MotoGP.
Lorenzo sets Mugello ‘evolution’ goal
Jorge Lorenzo is expecting no dramatic upturn in fortunes at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, but has set himself the goal of making incremental improvements with his riding style in the three days ahead.
Jack Miller: Superbike ride 'just training'
Jack Miller made headlines last week when he turned up at the Circuit de Catalunya to ride a Ducati V4 Superbike.
Rossi: Mugello like 'the Monaco of MotoGP'
MotoGP doesn't do street circuits and therefore has no obvious equivalent of the legendary Monaco F1 Grand Prix. Assen is undoubtedly the most historic venue on the motorcycle GP calendar, being the only surviving venue from the inaugural 1949 season.
Baldassarri eager for MotoGP if 'good chance'
With three wins from five races and early lead of the Moto2 World Championship, Lorenzo Baldassarri is making a strong case for stepping up to MotoGP in 2020.
Miller out to infiltrate Ducati home party
He may be the only non-Italian riding a Ducati GP19 on the manufacturer’s home soil this weekend but Jack Miller is confident he can get amongst the local celebrations at Mugello.
Rossi still ‘emotional’ with every Mugello MotoGP moment
Though it is the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano that is often regarded as the ‘home’ venue for Valentino Rossi, the man himself admits competing at Mugello for the Italian MotoGP is just that bit ‘more special’ to him.
Dovi wary of ‘stronger’ rivals but confident on Ducati in 300th GP
Ahead of his 300th grand prix, Andrea Dovizioso is confident Ducati has the form to make it a hat-trick of home wins at Mugello for the Italian MotoGP, even if he expects harder challenge from rivals this year.
Marquez warns Honda can upset Ducati on home soil
MotoGP leader Marc Marquez is expecting Repsol Honda to pose a greater threat for Ducati in front of its home supporters at the Italian MotoGP in Mugello despite struggling in recent years.
Rins: Strong start from qualifying vital for Italian MotoGP
Alex Rins says resolving Suzuki’s recent slump in qualifying will be key at the Italian MotoGP as he looks to bounce back from an underwhelming race at Le Mans.
Guidotti: Tyres, electronics key to MotoGP success
"Tyres and electronics are the main areas that influence results" in MotoGP, despite the use of a spec ECU and single tyre supplier.
Mugello: Rossi: 'We can defend ourselves'
Chatting in the paddock on Saturday evening at Mugello last year, after Valentino Rossi had become the oldest rider to claim pole position in the premier-class since Jack Findlay in 1974, one of his mechanics said:
Ducati offers glimpse into MotoGP aerodynamic 'magic'
Ducati, which kick-started the modern era of MotoGP winglets in 2015, has opened a temporary 'Anatomy of Speed' exhibition at its Bologna museum to highlight the key role of aerodynamics 'as a technological ingredient which rewrites the notion of performance'.
Mir eager to feel MotoGP power at Mugello
Rookie Joan Mir 'can't wait' to experience the exciting Mugello circuit, which includes the fastest straight of the season, on MotoGP machinery this weekend.