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Mexico on provisional 2019 MotoGP calendar
MotoGP’s world expansion shows no signs of slowing after the news that the series will visit Mexico for the first time in 2019 as part of a 20-race calendar.
MotoGP: Espargaro: I do my job, but when the bike stops…
On other occasions Aleix Espargaro would have been unable to contain his displeasure. A mechanical issue with a new Aprilia engine had ruined his MotoGP qualifying attempts at Brno and left him 24 th on the grid – his worst Saturday showing since 2011.
MotoGP: Yamaha shuts down Vinales-Forcada questions
Yamaha has attempted to limit the controversy that surrounds factory rider Maverick Viñales after the Spaniard’s crew chief Ramon Forcada gave a revealing interview to Spanish media outlet Movistar TV that was aired this morning.
Brno MotoGP: Lorenzo 'feels sad' for Forcada, doubts reunion
Jorge Lorenzo's former Yamaha crew chief Ramon Forcada may be splitting from Maverick Vinales at the end of the MotoGP season, but there appears no chance of the pair reuniting at Repsol Honda next season.
MotoGP: Pedrosa pondering KTM test offer
Just when he thought questions regarding his future plans were over, Dani Pedrosa was quizzed on 2019 once again with the news that KTM has offered him a role in its MotoGP test team for next year.
Rossi doubts race pace can challenge Dovizioso, Marquez
Despite taking second place in qualifying Valentino Rossi feels his race pace at Brno will struggle to match fellow front-row starters Andrea Dovizioso and Marc Marquez as he considers a tyre gamble for the race.
Marquez: Multiple riders in Brno victory hunt
Marc Marquez has pinpointed a total of five riders in the fight for victory at Brno while he’s content with playing the long game with his healthy MotoGP world championship lead.
Brno MotoGP: Smith to take tyre risk? Espargaro rain dance
After qualifying as the top KTM rider in 15th, Bradley Smith is ready to take a risk with tyre choice for Sunday's Czech Republic MotoGP.
Dovizioso set to use new Ducati fairing in race
Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed he will use the new Ducati fairing upgrade for the Czech Republic race after securing his first MotoGP pole position in almost two years.
Brno MotoGP: Petrucci: It was like a two-stroke!
Danilo Petrucci is targeting a top-five finish in Sunday's Czech Republic MotoGP after overcoming a fortunately-timed engine failure in final practice.
MotoGP: Stoner 'unlikely' to continue as Ducati test rider
Casey Stoner is 'unlikely' to continue as a Ducati MotoGP test rider in 2019, the factory has confirmed to Crash.net .
Brno MotoGP: Guintoli: Now I know why I'm in pain!
Suzuki test rider and wild-card Sylvain Guintoli faces a gruelling Czech Republic MotoGP race, having discovered on Saturday that he has two broken ribs. The injury was sustained a week earlier at the Suzuka 8 Hours, but the Frenchman went on qualify 21st out of the 26 riders at Brno.
Dovizioso bolts to Brno pole ahead of Rossi
Full MotoGP qualifying results from Brno
MotoGP: Lorenzo ‘less competitive than expected’
Jorge Lorenzo believes a radical set-up change is in order ahead of qualifying day to boost his speed after a “difficult” opening to MotoGP free practice at Brno in which he encountered a variety of issues.
MotoGP: Rossi: Key to podium is to suffer less
Valentino Rossi has identified rear tyre management in the punishing summer heat as key to a podium challenge in Sunday’s MotoGP outing at Brno after a “difficult” first day of free practice in the Czech Republic.
Brno MotoGP: Marquez praises Bradl, Folger 'would be good' for Yamaha
It is now looks certain that Yamaha will boost its MotoGP development programme by setting up a European test team - and rider - for 2019, mirroring Honda's move in signing Stefan Bradl this year.
Dovizioso: Better than expected, keen to try new Ducati fairing
Andrea Dovizioso is thrilled with his Friday practice pace at Brno while also being a keen onlooker on Ducati’s new fairing tested by Danilo Petrucci.
Brno MotoGP: Petrucci gives verdict on new Ducati fairing
Ducati's in-season GP18 fairing upgrade made its MotoGP debut in the hands of Pramac's Danilo Petrucci during Friday practice at Brno.
Brno MotoGP: Fourth and 'best Friday' for 'no stress' Syahrin
MotoGP Rookie Hafizh Syahrin enjoyed his best Friday in the premier-class as he set the Yamaha pace with fourth on the Friday practice timesheets at Brno in the Czech Republic.
Fastest Pedrosa: We have to repeat it tomorrow
Dani Pedrosa has kept his Friday timesheet-topping performance in perspective as he looks to build on a positive start in hot temperatures at Brno for Repsol Honda.
Marquez: Attack best way to defend
Marc Marquez says he won’t change his offensive strategy to defend his MotoGP world championship lead at Brno with an eye on the world title.
Brno MotoGP: Vinales needs new rider coach
All the signs are that Maverick Vinales will need a new riding coach for the 2019 MotoGP season.
Pedrosa leads Petrucci at Brno
Full MotoGP FP2 results from Brno Dani Pedrosa has claimed top spot after Friday practice at Brno in sweltering hot conditions with a one-tenth advantage over nearest rival Danilo Petrucci.