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Nakagami steps it up to top Czech MotoGP FP1 in Brno
The in-form Takaaki Nakagami opens up top for LCR Honda with the fastest time in FP1 for the Czech Republic MotoGP in Brno
Dovizioso silent as Ducati talks rumble on, Rossi offers up opinion
Andrea Dovizioso won't be drawn on his ongoing contractual talks with Ducati but Valentino Rossi chips in to say he hopes they remain together in 2021
Quartararo feeling ‘no pressure’, dismisses Marquez absence factor
Fabio Quartararo insists he feels no extra pressure heading to Brno following his two wins in Jerez, insists Marc Marquez's absence has no bearing on approach
Nakagami feels pressure to lead Honda charge in Marquez absence
Takaaki Nakagami could emerge as Honda's best chance of a strong result in Brno despite his year-old machinery after career-best finish in Jerez
Marc Marquez broke arm plate 'opening window'
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez broke the titanium plate fixing the fracture in his right arm not while he was attempting an early comeback at Jerez, or doing gym work in the run-up to Brno, but 'opening a window'.
Rins at risk of further dislocations, hopes to avoid operation
After a brave tenth place finish at Jerez, just a week after dislocating his right shoulder, Alex Rins feels in better shape for this weekend's Brno round. But he's also been warned there is now a 70-80% chance of another dislocation should he suffer a heavy accident.
Rossi, Vinales calm over Yamaha engine failures, suggest heat a factor
Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales says Yamaha is calm over recent engine failures, suggesting Jerez heat could have been key factor
Bagnaia 'happy to remain with Ducati for next year'
An engine problem in the closing stages of the Andalucia Grand Prix may have robbed Francesco Bagnaia of a debut MotoGP podium, but the Italian now looks assured of a new 2021 Ducati contract.
Oliveira: Portugal deserves a MotoGP
Portugal is set to return to the MotoGP calendar for the first time since 2012, with the Portimao circuit parachuted in as the new 2020 season finale following the cancellation of the flyway races.
Rossi learning a lot in ‘very good, very different’ Munoz relationship
Valentino Rossi gives an insight into the new working relationship with crew chief David Munoz following a strong return to form in Jerez
Alex Marquez: 'When Marc woke me, his arm was broken'
Alex Marquez has given further details of how brother, team-mate and reigning MotoGP champion Marc broke the titanium plate inserted just a week earlier to stabilise his fractured right arm.
Czech Republic MotoGP Preview: While the cat’s away, mice will play
Marc Marquez's absence shouldn't be allowed to dominate the Czech Republic MotoGP as Fabio Quartararo and Maverick Vinlaes look to make hay in Brno
Binder: The speed is there
MotoGP rookie Brad Binder may have left Jerez with just three points to his name, but the South African was one of the surprises of the season openers.
Rossi: Brno always a special weekend
Valentino Rossi returns to the scene of his very first grand prix victory, at Brno this weekend, buoyed by a return to the MotoGP podium last time at Andalucia.
Aleix 'confident in the potential of this new bike'
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro will press the reset button after the double DNF disappointment at Jerez and aim for his first MotoGP points of the season at Brno this weekend.
Vinales 'excited and curious' for Brno
A pair of second places at Jerez marked Maverick Vinales' best start to a MotoGP season since 2017.
Dovi: Brno will play to Ducati strengths, but…
After playing a supporting rather than leading role during the season-opening Jerez MotoGP races, Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati will be aiming to go on the offensive at Brno this weekend.
Lowes: Time to make podium a reality
After a pair of fourth places at Jerez, Sam Lowes has his sights set firmly on a return to the Moto2 podium at Brno this weekend.
New podium milestones for Rossi
Valentino Rossi's MotoGP rostrum return at the recent Andalucia Grand Prix was the 199th time he has stood on the podium in the premier-class.
Alex Marquez: It will be intense
After lopping an impressive nine-seconds from his race time during the Jerez weekends, MotoGP rookie Alex Marquez now heads for the new challenges of Brno in the Czech Republic, then Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Marc Marquez withdraws, replaced by Bradl
Injured MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will not score any points from at least the opening three rounds of the 2020 season after confirming his withdraw from this weekend's Brno round.
Quartararo: Expectations are high
With two victories from two pole positions, Fabio Quartararo leads the MotoGP standings with a perfect 50 points heading into this weekend's Czech Republic Grand Prix.
Marquez undergoes second surgery, requires 48-hour hospital stay
Marc Marquez's recovery hopes take another blow after he is required to undergo a second surgery to fix a damaged plate inserted into his arm
Oliveira: 'Redemption time'
Miguel Oliveira moves on to Brno this weekend seeking 'redemption' after seeing his best-yet MotoGP qualifying ruined by a Turn 1 highside in the Andalucia race. “After the last weekend, I feel like it’s redemption time," Oliveira said.