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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.
MotoGP: Smith: I’m not ready to stop
Bradley Smith has revealed he is no longer considering retirement as a viable option for the end of the current season as he contemplates options as a MotoGP test rider or a return to the Moto2 class for 2019.
MotoGP: Zarco: Fellon coach but no longer manager
Johann Zarco has revealed he is still in regular contact with long-term acquaintance Laurent Fellon, albeit in a different capacity to before, with his countryman now working solely as a riding coach.
Marquez reveals ‘biggest mistake’ ahead of 100th MotoGP race
Marc Marquez says ‘hitting the wall’ during his difficult 2015 MotoGP campaign acted as both his biggest mistake and most important lesson in his career as he approaches a century of races in the premier class.
Bautista remains in the dark with MotoGP future
Alvaro Bautista says he’s still uncertain about his MotoGP future as focus turns to filling up the final spots on the 2019 grid.
Rossi: Yamaha needs more time to deliver upgrades
Valentino Rossi has revealed his factory Yamaha squad will deliver a ‘small step’ but needs more time to produce its highly-sought electronics upgrades.
Brno MotoGP: BSB 'in the mix' as Redding mulls 2019 options
With the door closing on his grand prix career, some MotoGP summer-break whispers have been linking Scott Redding with a possible switch to the British Superbike Championship next season, at PBM.
MotoGP: 'Why not?' - Pedrosa on Suzuka 8 Hours
Available now his MotoGP career is coming to an end, 54-time grand prix winner Dani Pedrosa would be just the kind of rider Honda needs to help break Yamaha's dominance of the Suzuka 8 Hours.
Brno MotoGP: Rossi: I needed a longer holiday!
After a brief two-weekend summer break, Valentino Rossi continues his quest to end Yamaha's MotoGP win drought at Brno this weekend.
MotoGP: Lorenzo feels 'at home' in Brno
Could Jorge Lorenzo claim his third Ducati MotoGP win at Brno this weekend? Many feel the Spaniard is one of the pre-event favourites, given his affinity with at the Czech Republic circuit and the Desmosedici's impressive horsepower.
Brno MotoGP: Vinales: We are on the right path
Having taken back-to-back podiums for the first time since his Yamaha debut at the start of 2017, Maverick Vinales is certain he and his team are 'on the right path' heading into the second half of the 2018 MotoGP season at Brno this weekend.
Brno MotoGP: Pedrosa: I can’t turn the bike fast enough
With his retirement decision now official, Dani Pedrosa's main focus is a return to competitiveness during his final ten MotoGP races for Repsol Honda. Pedrosa has taken at least one MotoGP win per season since his 2006 debut, with a total of 31 victories.