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Rossi: Marquez strong everywhere now
Valentino Rossi says Marc Marquez is ‘very strong everywhere’ this year which makes the challenge of catching the defending MotoGP world champion even tougher heading to a circuit the Repsol Honda rider dominates at.
Marquez backs Sachsenring to retain German MotoGP
Marc Marquez says he wants to see the German MotoGP stay at Sachsenring beyond this year as speculation grows on the race’s future being away from the 3.7-km track.
'He was one of the heroes' - Marquez, Rossi lead tributes to Pedrosa
Dani Pedrosa’s biggest MotoGP rivals have paid tribute to the Spanish rider after he announced he will retire at the end of this season, with Valentino Rossi and Andrea Dovizioso explaining how learning from him improved both of their racing.
German MotoGP: Suzuki on verge of losing concessions
Second place for Alex Rins last time out at Assen has put Suzuki on the verge of losing technical concessions for the 2019 MotoGP season.
German MotoGP: Sachsenring to prove Lorenzo, Ducati progress?
If any circuit can prove the extent of the recent progress made by Jorge Lorenzo and Ducati, it is this weekend's Sachsenring round. The five-time world champion has never won at the German venue in any of his 15 appearances, covering the 125, 250 and MotoGP classes.
German MotoGP: Rossi: We want a good battle on Sunday
A fifth place in the intense Assen battle means that Valentino Rossi and Yamaha have now gone over one calendar year without a MotoGP victory. They have also matched the 18-race win drought of 2002-2003, before Rossi joined the team in 2004.
MotoGP: Floodlights at Sepang…
Floodlighting has been installed at the Sepang International Circuit, raising speculation that the Malaysian circuit may one-day consider switching its MotoGP event from day to night.
German MotoGP: Vinales: Assen podium 'breath of fresh air'
Maverick Vinales feels he is back 'at the level of the other riders', after making progress with his early race woes at Assen.
German MotoGP: Morbidelli to attempt Sachsenring return
Franco Morbidelli hopes to make a return to MotoGP action at this weekend's Sachsenring round. The Marc VDS Honda rider fractured the third metacarpal in his left hand during Saturday morning practice at Assen, ruling him out of the Dutch race.
MotoGP: Redding: Until I get other offers, I won’t look
After a positive showing at the Dutch MotoGP round at Assen Scott Redding has revealed he is awaiting further offers to ride in 2019 before he makes a decision regarding his future.
German MotoGP: Will Marquez make it nine in a row at Sachsenring?
The last time Marc Marquez lost a race at the Sachsenring, the 125 and 250cc classes still existed, Valentino Rossi was in his first MotoGP title battle with team-mate Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner was still racing for Ducati. The year was 2009.
German MotoGP: Dovizioso searching for late-race traction
Marc Marquez's late Dutch MotoGP victory surge was in stark contrast to the fortunes of Ducati riders Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo.
German MotoGP: Zarco looking to repeat Folger feat for Tech3
Johann Zarco says he’s eager “to understands what it needs to repeat it” having been stunned by former team-mate Jonas Folger’s spectacular podium at the Sachsenring 12 months ago for Monster Yamaha Tech3.
MotoGP: Repsol extends Honda sponsorship
Repsol has extended its title sponsorship of the factory Honda MotoGP team, which began in 1995, until at least the end of the 2020 season.
Moto2: Jonas Folger back on track with 2019 Kalex-Triumph
Two weeks after a surprise track return during 2019 Moto2 testing at Aragon , Jonas Folger was back on the Kalex-Triumph machine at Brno this week.
Aspar confirms SIC, Yamaha MotoGP deal
The Angel Nieto Team, owned by former racer Jorge Martinez 'Aspar', has reached an agreement with the Sepang International Circuit to form a new MotoGP team, which is expected to receive backing from Petronas, and has taken up the satellite Yamaha team.
How MotoGP 18 has broken new ground in gaming
Milestone’s MotoGP series returns for 2018 with all-new visuals, gaming engines and something to offer all fans with its improved career mode.
MotoGP: Pedrosa to announce future at Sachsenring
Dani Pedrosa has finally taken a decision regarding his MotoGP future. However, it won’t be revealed until next weekend's German MotoGP at the Sachsenring. In a short statement emailed to the media this evening, Pedrosa said: Dear all,
MotoGP: Petrucci: A weekend to forget
Danilo Petrucci lamented his lousy qualifying position in the wake of a frustrating Sunday of MotoGP action at Assen, as he crashed out of twelfth place when confident he had the pace to at least battle with the leading group of eight.
Assen MotoGP: Dovizioso: Marquez made difference, but it was small
"It was clear" that Dutch MotoGP winner Marc Marquez was waiting for the end of the race before trying to break away. The Honda rider's speed advantage was "very small", but the tactic worked because his rivals were on the limit and "nobody could really put pressure on him".
Stricter rules for MotoGP wings confirmed
MotoGP has officially agreed to a set of stricter regulations governing the use of aerodynamic devices in 2019.
MotoGP: Crutchlow unable to pass, podium slips away
The spectacle of eight MotoGP riders jostling for the lead, at times separated by little over a second, was fantastic for those watching from afar.
MotoGP: Zarco ‘sliding’ too much, ‘dreaming’ of second
He may have appeared glum and downcast, but Johann Zarco tried to remain upbeat after an the epic MotoGP outing at Assen, when he had no answer for the leading group and could finish no higher than eighth.
MotoGP: Lorenzo 'surprised to lead so long, understood some secrets'
Starting from tenth on the grid, after being at the wrong end of an ultra-close qualifying, Jorge Lorenzo faced a challenge just to reach the front of Sunday's Dutch MotoGP. Yet the Spaniard was into second place by the first corner and went on to lead more laps than any other rider.