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Rossi finds gains but held back by two “unlucky” moments
Valentino Rossi says he can be confident in the gains he’s found with his Monster Yamaha after a “quite desperate” Friday at Jerez but felt he was unlucky to miss out on Q2 in qualifying for the Spanish MotoGP.
Jump-start penalty, Jerez test to remain
MotoGP riders will continue to receive a pit lane ride-though penalty for any movement on the starting grid as the red lights go out. There had been calls to reduce the roughly 30-second punishment for marginal jump starts to the lesser Long Lap penalty (2-3 seconds).
Quartararo stuns for historic pole in Petronas Yamaha 1-2!
Full qualifying results for the Spanish MotoGP Fabio Quartararo has bolted clear of the MotoGP world title fighters to take a maiden premier class pole position, as Petronas Yamaha seals&nbs
Petrucci beats Marquez with lap record, Rossi and Vinales in Q1
Full FP3 results for the Spanish MotoGP Danilo Petrucci has set the fastest-ever lap of Jerez to top FP3 and beat Marc Marquez ahead of the Spanish MotoGP, while Valentino Rossi was shuffled
Zarco: True, it’s a difficult time
Johann Zarco admitted remaining calm in the face of continued frustration was among his many current challenges as the Frenchman endured a torrid opening day of MotoGP running at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Petrucci: I can ride the bike like I want
Danilo Petrucci had next to no complaints after the first day of MotoGP free practice at Jerez, as the Italian led an impressive Ducati one-two in the scorching afternoon conditions.
Crutchlow: Honda strong, Dovi playing, Ducati 'massive improvement'
Cal Crutchlow rounded out a close top five dominated by Ducati and Honda during Friday practice at the Spanish MotoGP.
Smith explains ‘sore’ FP2 high-side
Bradley Smith hit debris on track which triggered his heavy high-side crash during the second practice session ahead of the Spanish MotoGP which has left him sore but in one piece.
Rossi: We are in trouble
Valentino Rossi concedes he’s fighting on the backfoot following a difficult Friday practice ahead of the Spanish MotoGP as he struggled to find a strong “marriage” between the resurfaced Jerez circuit, the Michelin tyres and his Monster Yamaha.
Jerez: Marquez spots Lorenzo strengths, Jorge seeks corner speed
If MotoGP champion Marc Marquez sticks in the wheeltracks of another rider in free practice, it usually means they are on his radar as a potential race-day threat.
Jerez: Marquez's advice to Oliveira
From the outside, the Honda and KTM look the most physical bikes to ride on the MotoGP grid.
Vinales surprised by “disaster” grip changes with Yamaha
Maverick Vinales endured a rollercoaster Friday at Jerez with his Monster Yamaha after his positive feeling from the opening practice disappeared into “being a disaster” in the afternoon session as grip and conditions changed.
Rins holds back Suzuki soft tyre pace
Alex Rins says he didn’t use the soft Michelin tyres in a late lap attack during Friday practice as he preferred to focus on his own Suzuki programme heading into the Spanish MotoGP.
Jerez: Marquez: Ducati fast, never forget Yamaha, entry fixed?
Friday at the Spanish MotoGP saw a Honda one-two in the morning, followed by a Ducati one-two in the afternoon.
Petrucci leads Ducati resurgence in red-flagged FP2
Full FP2 results from the Spanish MotoGP Danilo Petrucci heads up a Ducati 1-2 in the second free practice at Jerez following the early domination from the Honda riders ahead of the Spanish
Marquez leads Lorenzo in Honda fightback
Full FP1 results from the Spanish MotoGP Following its nightmare Americas MotoGP, the Repsol Honda duo have produced a 1-2 in the opening practice session ahead of the Spanish round wit
Vinales: The package is there
His start to the year has been some way below what was expected, but Maverick Viñales is convinced he has a package capable of regularly fighting toward the front of MotoGP races, should he master conditions on a Sunday afternoon.
Lorenzo: All circumstances are positive
Jorge Lorenzo believes everything is in place to turn his fortunes around at his first European MotoGP outing as a Honda rider, insisting it is “a matter of time” before he is competing with the class’ leading names once again.
Jerez: Iannone: 'What did they expect?'
Andrea Iannone can't understand why some people think he's made a bad start to his first MotoGP season with Aprilia.
Jerez: Leaving Yamaha: Rossi, Dovi on Zarco at KTM
After six poles, six podiums and coming agonisingly close to the first ever MotoGP win by a satellite M1, Johann Zarco's switch to the factory KTM team has so far yielded a best of just 13th place.
Smith learning through Aprilia test rider, TV eyes
Bradley Smith says he’s been able to continue his own MotoGP development and learning despite being trackside as Aprilia’s test rider and also watching on television from home.
Jerez: Rossi: 'Folger' parts ready for Monday test
Valentino Rossi expects the first real fruits of Yamaha's new European Test Team to be ready for Monday's official post-race outing at Jerez.
Dovizioso: MotoGP title fight between more riders than just Marquez
Andrea Dovizioso predicts an open MotoGP world title fight between multiple riders rather than the battle between himself and Marc Marquez which has developed over the past two seasons.
Jerez: 'Charisma, talent' - MotoGP riders share Senna memories
Ayrton Senna was not just an icon of Formula One, but left a lasting legacy across the entire motorsport world, including MotoGP.