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New MotoGP grid procedure after Argentina issues
The following revised MotoGP grid procedure will be adopted from the next MotoGP at Mugello, following the events in Argentina...
Le Mans MotoGP: Rossi: I was worried, but our bike works well
Valentino Rossi arrived at the French MotoGP after a miserable weekend in Jerez, tenth place in the post-race test and then a 'quite slow' private test at Mugello.
MotoGP: Vinales ‘happy, M1 working well’
Maverick Viñales may not be approaching the levels of assurance reached around this time a year ago, but the 23-year old declared himself to be “very happy” with the first day of MotoGP free practice at Le Mans.
French MotoGP: Marquez, Pedrosa debut new Honda fairing
The Repsol Honda duo of Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa each debuted a new (Yamaha style) aerodynamic fairing on their Repsol Hondas during Friday practice at Le Mans.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: Three years to get the result
His contract may have been resolved two months later than anticipated, but finally confirmation arrived on Friday that Andrea Dovizioso will continue with Ducati in MotoGP until 2019.
Le Mans MotoGP: Petrucci: Dovi's chosen, I can only wait
The completion of Andrea Dovizioso's new Ducati deal means the factory will now turn its attention to filling the remaining free places in its 2019 MotoGP line-up.
French MotoGP: Lorenzo opts for “evolution” 2018 Ducati frame
Jorge Lorenzo has backed Ducati’s 2018 modified frame having verified performance gains during Friday practice at Le Mans from the recent private Mugello test.
French MotoGP: Miller working to be “all-round package” for Ducati
Jack Miller says he’s awaiting Ducati’s next move after re-signing Andrea Dovizioso and wants to be a consistent performer to strengthen his potential as an option to the Italian factory team.
MotoGP: Zarco “ready” for Le Mans, sees Marquez, Vinales as “strong” rivals
Johann Zarco says he feels better prepared for his home MotoGP race compared to last year in his bid for a maiden MotoGP win while is wary of the long run pace of Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales after Friday practice at Le Mans.
French MotoGP: Dovizioso under lap record to head up Marquez in FP2
Full FP2 results from French MotoGP at Le Mans
2018 French MotoGP - Friday LIVE!
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MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso extends Ducati contract
Andrea Dovizioso has reached an agreement to remain at Ducati for the next two seasons. The factory's most successful rider since Casey Stoner, the Italian has won eight races since joining the team in 2013.
Le Mans MotoGP: Marquez fastest with new fairing in FP1
Marc Marquez got the better of Andrea Dovizioso on his very final lap of opening practice for the French MotoGP at Le Mans.
French GP extends MotoGP contract
A new five-year contract extension has been agreed between Dorna Sports and French MotoGP organiser PHA, meaning the event is confirmed until 2026.
MotoGP: Petrucci pondering Aprilia, Redding still in play?
As the 2019 MotoGP grid fills up, the competition for the remaining seats intensifies with Danilo Petrucci claiming on Thursday he is pondering an offer to leave Pramac Ducati and take over Scott Redding’s seat at Aprilia.
Le Mans MotoGP: Lorenzo: My priority is results over contract
Jorge Lorenzo is focusing on kick-starting his 2018 MotoGP campaign rather than locking down a new contract while he admits if he is to leave Ducati it would be disappointing.
MotoGP: Dovizioso ‘closer’ to renewing Ducati contract
Andrea Dovizioso is close to finalising a contract renewal with Ducati for the 2019 and ’20 MotoGP seasons after positive developments in the days before the French Grand Prix.
Rossi unsure of timeframe on Yamaha solutions
While optimistic for Yamaha’s chances heading into one of its favoured MotoGP rounds at Le Mans, Valentino Rossi concedes his team remains a while off curing its electronics woes in 2018.
French MotoGP: Iannone: My future will be clear in a few days
Andrea Iannone says his MotoGP future will be confirmed “in a few days” as speculation grows at Suzuki after seeing teammate Alex Rins secure a new two-year deal during the build-up to the French round.
MotoGP: Pol: Zarco will be fast from first day on KTM
Pol Espargaro thinks future team-mate Johann Zarco will be 'fast from his first day' on the KTM at November's post-season Valencia test.
French MotoGP: Zarco in “perfect situation” ahead of home round
Johann Zarco feels being second in the MotoGP world championship standings for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 satellite team makes his start to the 2018 campaign “a perfect situation” to fight for a maiden race win at his home round.
Le Mans MotoGP: Pedrosa: Hip injury needs to be drained
Dani Pedrosa faces a sore MotoGP weekend at Le Mans after revealing he has a large swelling on his hip following the huge highside at Jerez.
Le Mans MotoGP: Marquez hails “important tests” for Le Mans attack
Marc Marquez says Repsol Honda “found a little bit” during in-season tests at Jerez and Mugello as he prepares to fightback in France after recent difficulties at Le Mans.
Moto2: Kent looking to bounce back after transmission issues
Danny Kent is looking to bounce back at Le Mans this weekend after a “frustrating” Spanish Grand Prix was spoiled by transmission issues.