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MotoGP confirms positive Covid-19 case
Dorna has confirmed that the first positive Covid-19 case among a MotoGP paddock member was detected during this weekend's Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno.
Rossi: Sometimes computer says yes to new bike, rider says no…
Reflecting on Johann Zarco's surprise pole position on a 2019-spec Ducati at Brno, Valentino Rossi highlighted that newer does not always mean better when it comes to MotoGP technology.
Lost laps: Pol 'pissed off', Nakagami 'over the limit'
Pol Espargaro thought he claimed KTM's first front row of the season as he rocketed to second on the grid in the closing stages of Saturday's MotoGP qualifying at Brno. But he hadn't seen yellow flags being waved at Turn 9 in the wake of an accident for Cal Crutchlow.
‘Best weekend yet’ sets Morbidelli’s sights on first MotoGP podium
Franco Morbidelli is targeting his maiden MotoGP podium in Brno after turning his strong practice pace into a front row start for Petronas SRT Yamaha
Holeshot: Rins to use again, Bradl developing for Honda
After an impressive race debut for the Suzuki holeshot device last time at Jerez, Alex Rins will try it again at the start of Sunday's Brno MotoGP round.
Quartararo shrugs off ‘small crash’, has pace to fight for victory
Fabio Quartararo has high hopes of a third consecutive 2020 MotoGP victory for Petronas SRT Yamaha after making a big step with his set-up in Brno
Confidence boosted Zarco proves to himself he can still compete
Johann Zarco says his unexpected pole position for Avintia Racing in Brno demonstrates to himself and others that he can compete with the best in MotoGP
Zarco, Avintia Racing claim shock Czech MotoGP pole in Brno
Johann Zarco lands a shock pole position for the Czech Republic MotoGP in Brno for the privateer Avintia Racing team, while Andrea Dovizioso can only manage 18th
Brno MotoGP - Qualifying LIVE!
Can Yamaha continue it's perfect start to the 2020 MotoGP season, or will the likes of Ducati strike back at Brno? Live updates from Saturday's Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP practice and qualifying sessions at Brno!
Rossi 'improves bike a lot, competition incredible'
Valentino Rossi produced his best FP3 performance of the season so far at Brno, where a fifth place on the 'unbelievably' close timesheets allowed him to safely sail through to Qualifying 2.
Morbidelli from Zarco in FP3 as Dovizioso misses Q2 cut
Franco Mobidelli sets the pace for Petronas SRT Yamaha in MotoGP Brno FP3 from Johann Zarco, as Ducati otherwise struggles down the order
Luca Marini being 'watched' by Ducati?
Slow progress in its negotiations with star rider Andrea Dovizioso has seen Ducati recently admit that Francesco Bagnaia might move to the official team next year, should no agreement be reached with the #4.
'A disaster. One of the worst tracks I’ve ridden'
Aleix Espargaro says track conditions at Brno on Friday were 'not at the level of a MotoGP circuit'
Quartararo: Yamaha ride height 'difficult, not same as Ducati'
MotoGP title leader Fabio Quartararo experiments with operating the Yamaha ride-height system on corner exit during Friday practice at Brno, Danilo Petrucci uses the proven Ducati system "three times per lap".
Quartararo: Franco was faster...
Fabio Quartararo admits team-mate Franco Morbidelli had the faster pace, despite the MotoGP championship leader topping Friday practice at Brno.
Dovizioso focused on race pace as 2019-spec Zarco flies Ducati flag
Johann Zarco was the fastest Ducati on Friday in Brno but Andrea Dovizioso suggests he has much more to come for the all-important FP3 and Qualifying
Morbidelli hails single lap pace, still to decide on race tyre
Franco Morbidelli consolidates Petronas SRT Yamaha's strong Friday showing to finish FP2 in Brno just 0.007s off pace-setting team-mate Fabio Quartararo
Oliveira carries momentum with top three turn, 0.048s off first
Miguel Oliveira continues his fine form from Jerez to finish FP2 in Brno third overall, just 0.048secs off the top step on the Tech 3 KTM RC16
Vinales escapes injury in Brno fall, Rossi in ‘difficult situation’
Maverick Vinales hurts his shoulder in an early fall during FP1, while Valentino Rossi struggles with grip on the bumpy Brno surface
Miller 'stands up, lets the thing go nuts underneath me'
The bumpy low-grip Brno track was one of the main talking points during the opening day of the Czech Republic MotoGP. While most MotoGP circuits are resurfaced every 7-8 years, Brno hasn't been changed since 2008.
Bagnaia suffers tibia fracture, will miss Czech and Austria MotoGP
Pramac Ducati's Pecco Bagnaia is diagnosed with a fractured tibia to rule him out of the third and fourth MotoGP rounds at least
Last gasp Quartararo punches in top FP2 time for Petronas Yamaha 1-2
Fabio Quartararo leaves it as late as possible to snatch the top Czech Republic MotoGP FP2 top spot from team-mate Franco Morbidelli
Brno MotoGP - Friday LIVE!
Can Yamaha continue it's perfect start to the 2020 MotoGP season, or will the likes of Ducati strike back at Brno? Live updates from Friday's Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP practice sessions in the Czech Republic...
Vinales 'happy, excited' despite FP1 fall, Rossi 'working'
Maverick Vinales brushed off an early spill during opening practice for the Czech Republic MotoGP to finish the session with the fifth fastest lap time (+0.212s).