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Marquez heads up FP1 from Miller, Crutchlow
Full FP1 results for Argentina MotoGP Marc Marquez has started fastest at the Argentina MotoGP by topping the opening practice after dominating the session as grip levels began to bui
Technical Director: Rules written by MSMA, we'll make them clearer
In the aftermath of the Ducati swingarm spoiler protest, MotoGP Technical Director Danny Aldridge has explained why he issues guidelines alongside the official rules decided by the MSMA (Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers’ Association).
Aprilia: The rules aren’t clear
Aprilia Racing’s CEO has delivered a damning assessment of the FIM's policing of new aerodynamic features on MotoGP machines, calling the procedures to check their legality “a joke”.
'All manufacturers' will try Ducati spoiler after Court verdict
Now that the MotoGP Court of Appeal has confirmed the Ducati swingarm spoiler is legal, rival manufacturers will have no choice but to develop a similar device of their own.
Argentina: Torque 'obsession' for Espargaro, Aprilia
Aprilia's current 'obsession' is to improve the torque of is MotoGP engine in low RPM. Aleix Espargaro, who took the new RS-GP to tenth place (+9.6s) in the Qatar season-opener, explained that the factory is now seeking acceleration.
Argentina: Dovi wasn't worried about spoiler protest
Andrea Dovizioso insists he wasn't concerned by the Qatar post-race protest filed by four rival teams against Ducati's swingarm spoiler. The MotoGP Court of Appeal only confirmed Dovizioso's victory on Tuesday evening, over two weeks after the race had finished.
Argentina: Front-running Rins heads to scene of first MotoGP podium
On paper, Alex Rins and Suzuki should be at the sharp end of this weekend's Argentine MotoGP.
Argentina: Dovi to try 'new solutions' for Ducati corner speed
Confirmed as the Qatar MotoGP winner following the Court of Appeal's verdict on Ducati's swingarm spoiler, Andrea Dovizioso will focus on finding more corner speed from the GP19 in Argentina this weekend.
Moto3: Booth-Amos ‘finally getting somewhere’
The first round of 2019 did play out as he wished, but Tom Booth-Amos believes he is “finally getting somewhere” in terms of feeling aboard his CIP KTM Moto3 machine
Argentina: Vinales: We did a good job, despite the result
On pole in Qatar and outwardly confident in the new M1, Maverick Vinales - as so many times in recent seasons - lost ground on the opening lap of the race and never recovered.
Ducati protest: 'Tyre cooler' legal, Dovizioso keeps victory
The MotoGP Court of Appeal has issued its verdict in favour of Ducati, declaring that the disputed part fitted to the machines of Andrea Dovizioso, Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller during the Qatar season opener was legal.
Argentina: Rossi: Last year's race was incredibly tricky
Valentino Rossi hopes MotoGP won't face a repeat of last year's patchy track conditions in Argentina this weekend, as the Monster Yamaha rider chases his first podium of the season.
Argentina: Espargaro eager to build Aprilia momentum
Aleix Espargaro is eager to build momentum and confidence following a solid tenth place for Aprilia in the Qatar MotoGP season opener with repeat performances in Argentina and Texas.
MotoE reveals revised 2019 calendar
Following extensive fire damage to bikes and equipment at the recent Jerez test, a revised calendar for the inaugural FIM Enel MotoE World Cup has been announced. The calendar will retain six races but now start at the German MotoGP in July, just before the summer break.
Morbidelli, Quartararo take Qatar lessons to Argentina
Petronas Yamaha SRT riders Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo both left Qatar feeling short-changed by the outcome of the opening 2019 race.
'Hard landing' - Marquez back in motocross action
Marc Marquez reached another milestone in his shoulder recovery by returning to motocross training following the Qatar season opener.
Lorenzo: Wrist, rib improving, 'new opportunity' in Argentina
Following a 13th place finish on his Repsol Honda debut in Qatar, it was discovered that Jorge Lorenzo had a cracked rib in his nasty Losail practice highside.
Argentina: Points target as Tech3 KTM goes into the unknown
Tech3 has its sight set on scoring its first KTM points as riders Miguel Oliveira and Hafizh Syahrin head into the unknown in Argentina this weekend.
Michelin takes on 'nemesis' Termas de Rio Hondo
Argentina's Termas de Rio Hondo has proven one of Michelin's toughest opponents since debuting as MotoGP's single tyre supplier in 2016.
MotoGP Court of Appeal deciding outcome after Ducati hearing
The FIM MotoGP Court of Appeal has heard the case on Ducati’s swingarm device and is deliberating on its decision ahead of an expected announcement due early next week.
Iannone: I have great people with me
Not even a dislodged winglet could hold Andrea Iannone back in his race debut for Aprilia, as the colourful Italian branded the 2019 MotoGP curtain raiser in Qatar as “a really good start.”
Espargaro: Not bad for first race, keep building
Despite wearing the expression of a man that was slightly underwhelmed, Aleix Espargaro described his top ten finish in the MotoGP curtain raiser in Qatar as “positive” as he seeks to start 2019 with a series of solid point scoring finishes.
Dovi: Two more 'strange' tracks, Ducati slowest mid-corner
Never one to jump to early conclusions, Qatar race winner Andrea Dovizioso believes the hierarchy of the 2019 MotoGP world championship won't be clear until at least round five, in France.
Morbidelli: Yamaha was missing traction, top speed
Franco Morbidelli was forced into 'defence mode' to salvage eleventh place on his Petronas Yamaha Sepang MotoGP debut, in Qatar.