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Suzuki MotoGP bike catches fire in Sepang pit lane
One of the Suzuki GSX-RR bikes used by Alex Rins has caught fire during Thursday's build-up at Sepang in the pit lane causing dramatic scenes and hefty damage.
Malaysian MotoGP: Lorenzo ‘hopeful’ of racing at Sepang, won’t be 100%
Jorge Lorenzo is bracing for a tough return to MotoGP as he aims to make a comeback at the Malaysian round following wrist surgery just over one week ago and concedes ‘I won’t be at 100%’.
Malaysia MotoGP: Marquez: We still have two more titles to achieve
After a frustrating Australian MotoGP, Marc Marquez has led the calls for his Repsol Honda squad to step up its efforts to secure the teams’ and manufacturers’ world championships.
MotoGP: Bautista: It’s incredible how different this bike is…
Alvaro Bautista has said he is “happier than before” to be switching to the World Superbike championship after experiencing the strength of Ducati’s factory team first hand at Phillip Island, where he scored a sensational fourth place in Sunday’s MotoGP race.
MotoGP: ‘Close but no cigar’ for top independent Miller
Jack Miller attempted to sound upbeat after scoring a seventh place at his home grand prix at Phillip Island, but was surprised to experience a lack of traction in the closing laps after spending the majority of the race looking after his rear tyre.
Marquez ‘no problem’ with Phillip Island DNF repeat after taking title
Marc Marquez has shrugged off the coincidence of a third retirement during the Australian MotoGP race directly after sealing the world title the round before in Japan and had been confident of having the pace to win at Phillip Island.
MotoGP: Espargaro: I can see the light!
Aleix Espargaro has said he can view the near future in a positive light once more after gaining ten places in the Australian round of the MotoGP series while racing Aprilia’s updated RS-GP to a promising ninth position.
MotoGP Australia: Marquez: Racing incident, Zarco and I 'really lucky'
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez suffered his first DNF since last year's Silverstone round when he was clipped from behind by Johann Zarco in Sunday's Australian MotoGP.
Australian MotoGP: Zarco apologises to Marquez for ‘racing accident’
Johann Zarco says as ‘sportsmen we totally understood each other’ after apologising to Marc Marquez following their collision during the Australian MotoGP which took both riders out of the race.
Australian MotoGP: Rossi: I expected to be stronger
Valentino Rossi says his Australian MotoGP performance failed to reach his own expectations finishing an underwhelming sixth place, while he accepts Maverick Vinales’ riding style was key to breaking the Japanese manufacturers’ winless stretch.
MotoGP Australia: Two mistakes hamper Iannone victory charge
Yamaha may have ended its MotoGP win drought at Phillip Island on Sunday, but going into the race many were tipping another manufacturer to break any even longer losing streak.
MotoGP Australia: Dovi not surprised by Bautista
Alvaro Bautista made an impact on what could be his first and last factory Ducati appearance, running as high as second in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.
MotoGP Australia: Dovizioso: That was the last important test
Andrea Dovizioso may have won three races this season, but his third-place in Sunday's Australian MotoGP was one of Ducati's most significant results of the year.
Australian MotoGP: Early Vinales clash wrecks race strategy for Rins
In a race which will be remembered for a dramatic clash between Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco, Suzuki’s Alex Rins says a collision with race-winner Maverick Vinales hurt his Australian MotoGP charge but took the sole solace of fifth place from Valentino Rossi on the final lap.
MotoGP: 'Darkness to light' - Vinales ends Yamaha victory drought
Maverick Vinales broke Yamaha's record win drought with victory in Sunday's Australian MotoGP. 25 races had passed since Valentino Rossi won for Yamaha at Assen 2017, with Vinales absent from the top step since Le Mans of that year, 28 races ago.
MotoGP: Iannone avoids 'really scary' Zarco, Marquez incident
Andrea Iannone was staring straight at Johann Zarco's Tech3 Yamaha as it reared up and began bouncing down the track, following contact with Marc Marquez at the end of the 200mph Phillip Island main straight.
MotoGP: Iannone comfortably ahead in warm-up
Andrea Iannone confirmed his status as the pre-race favourite for the MotoGP outing at Phillip Island by comfortably topping morning warm-up, with Yamaha duo Maverick Viñales and Johann Zarco second and third.
Malaysia MotoGP: Bradl drafted in at LCR Honda for injured Crutchlow
HRC test rider Stefan Bradl will step in for the injured Cal Crutchlow at next weekend’s Malaysian MotoGP.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: Better than ’17 but Ducati DNA remains
Andrea Dovizioso feels his worst qualifying performance of the season is not a fair reflection of he and Ducati’s potential and a podium finish in Sunday’s 27-lap MotoGP race remains the target.
MotoGP: Miller: I have to thank my elbow!
Jack Miller admitted his qualifying exploits around Phillip Island during a succession of light showers was “heart in the mouth stuff” as he shrugged off a number of terrifying high-speed moments to qualify sixth for his home grand prix.
Rossi: Iannone, Marquez have something more than the rest
Valentino Rossi has pinpointed both Andrea Iannone and Marc Marquez as the pair with the performance edge going into the Australia MotoGP but is confident of challenging for the podium after practice breakthroughs.
MotoGP: Pedrosa: Young project always nice, let’s see
Dani Pedrosa has opened up on his decision to join KTM in a testing capacity from the end of this year, stating the chance to lend his considerable experience to a “young team with high expectations” was a crucial factor.
Bautista blames unfamiliar Ducati GP18 for Q2 crash
Alvaro Bautista says the different gearchange feeling on the factory Ducati GP18 triggered his heavy crash in qualifying which relegated him to 12 th place to continue his tricky stand-in opportunity at Phillip Island.