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MotoGP Virtual Race: Quartararo, Vinales turn one tangle!
Maverick Vinales has often seen his MotoGP victory chances thwarted by a poor race start. But the Spaniard made a perfect getaway in Sunday's inaugural Virtual Race, a six-lap online sprint around Mugello featuring ten premier-class riders, arranged to help fill the void in real racing.
Bagnaia highside ends 'fun' MotoGP Virtual victory challenge
Francesco Bagnaia proved the only rider capable of challenging Alex Marquez for victory in the first 'Virtual MotoGP Race', around an online version of the Mugello circuit.
Marquez: Now we want to be battling on track after MotoGP Virtual Race
While both Marc and Alex Marquez relished the return to competition, albeit virtually, the brothers have led the calls to fight the coronavirus spread which they hope will result in returning to ‘real’ racing sooner.
Alex Marquez wins first MotoGP Virtual Race
Alex Marquez has claimed victory in the inaugural MotoGP Virtual Race after seeing off Francesco Bagnaia.
As it happened: MotoGP Virtual Race
Follow live coverage of the inaugural MotoGP Virtual Race, a six-lap race at Mugello, here.
Marquez against two races per weekend, return to normality key
Looking to keep his followers entertained during the ongoing widespread shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, Marc Marquez hosted a live Q&A covering a wide variety of topics including how he sees the 2020 MotoGP season shaping up.
A 10-round, European-only MotoGP season?
KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer believes a dose of reality will soon be needed in terms of the disrupted 2020 MotoGP calendar.
Rossi's dream rival: Schwantz on a 500!
Valentino Rossi has had plenty of rivals during his 24-year grand prix career, sparring with the likes of Noby Ueda, Jorge Martinez, Tomomi Manako, Tetsuya Harada, Tohru Ukawa and Loris Capirossi even before reaching the premier-class in 2000.
Marquez: 'Full aggression' for 'fun' Virtual MotoGP Race
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez and younger brother Alex will be among the ten riders doing battle in the inaugural MotoGP Virtual Race on Sunday.
Petronas: Quartararo 'should be able to fight for MotoGP title'
Everything looks in place for Petronas Yamaha to climb closer to the top of the MotoGP tree in 2020.
Cost cutting: 2020 bikes in 2021?
When the coronavirus eventually passes, the MotoGP World Championship will be faced with a number of issues. The most immediate will be to improvise a calendar 'worthy' of the world championship title for the three grand prix classes, in the limited time available.
MotoE final test, opening race delayed
MotoE was able to complete its opening pre-season test at Jerez from March 10-12, just before the circuit closed due to the growing coronavirus restrictions in Europe.
Jerez postponed in latest MotoGP calendar update
With the coronavirus outbreak yet to be contained in Europe, MotoGP has confirmed that the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on May 3 has now been officially postponed.
Miller 'stuck in purgatory', but 'we'll be back'
Like the rest of the MotoGP paddock, Jack Miller finds himself stuck in limbo at the moment.
Rossi drops out of MotoGP Virtual Race, 10 riders confirmed
Dorna has announced the full line-up of ten riders that will participate in this Sunday's MotoGP Virtual Race. But Valentino Rossi won't be among them.
Fewer engines if MotoGP races reduced?
At present, MotoGP still intends to run all 19 of its remaining rounds this season, following the cancellation of Qatar. But with coronavirus cases in Europe still on the rise that looks increasingly impractical.
Dovi 'would have been quick in Qatar', favourite?
Andrea Dovizioso was only tenth on the timesheets at the end of the Qatar test, but the ever-cautious Ducati star has confirmed he was looking in good shape for the cancelled MotoGP season opener.
Quartararo: Playstation fun but I'm faster in reality!
Fabio Quartararo has promised MotoGP fans it will be worth the wait when the delayed 2020 season finally gets underway.
Rossi, Vinales, Marquez... set for MotoGP Virtual Race!
With the MotoGP season on hold due to the coronavirus, Dorna has confirmed a Virtual Race is to take place involving some of the sport's biggest stars.
Rossi feared RCV wouldn't beat 500s
Valentino Rossi is the only rider left on the MotoGP grid to have also raced in the previous 500cc era. After winning world titles in the 125 and 250cc classes, the Italian stepped up to the premier-class to pilot the notorious 500cc two-strokes in 2000.
Aleix: Podium pressure with best Aprilia
Aleix Espargaro won't be happy unless he can able to put the 'best Aprilia he's ever ridden' onto the MotoGP podium in 2020.
Quartararo: 2020 no transition, I'll give everything
Fabio Quartararo may already have a 2021 Factory Yamaha contract in his pocket, but the young Frenchman is pledging to 'give everything' during his final season at the Petronas team.
Rossi: When I stop, I'll miss this the most
With MotoGP still over a month away from even the optimistic May 3 start date at Jerez, Valentino Rossi has revealed plans are afoot to follow F1 by holding a 'virtual' MotoGP to help fill the void.
MotoGP conducts 'remote' engine, aero freeze
The cancellation of the Qatar MotoGP season-opener also meant the homologation of each team's 2020 engine design and the first of its two fairings could not take place as planned.