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Valentino Rossi explains decision behind new Yamaha MotoGP contract
Valentino Rossi has revealed the process he went through with Movistar Yamaha to agree his new two-year contract with the team which guarantees the nine-time world champion will stay in MotoGP until at least the end of 2020.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi re-signs for Yamaha
Valentino Rossi will remain in MotoGP until at least the age of 41, after agreeing a new two-year contract with the factory Yamaha team.
12 grand prix champions on 2018 MotoGP grid
Exactly half of the 24 riders on this's MotoGP grid have already won at least one grand prix world championship, equalling the previous record during the 2015 season. Those twelve riders (who have won 32 world championships titles between them, a new record for a MotoGP grid) are:
Rossi: We have to keep working on Yamaha package
Valentino Rossi has underlined his Movistar Yamaha’s focus for a continued development push with the 2018 YZR-M1.
Qatar MotoGP: Fourth time lucky for Dovizioso?
Runner-up in Qatar for the past three years, few would be surprised if Andrea Dovizioso is once again fighting for victory in Sunday's 2018 MotoGP season opener. In 2015 Dovizioso was just 0.174s from victory, then +2.019s in 2016 and +0.461s in 2017.
Vinales “still has small problems with electronics”
Maverick Vinales is targeting a “100%” set-up for the 2018 MotoGP world championship season opener in Qatar but concedes small concerns with the electronics package remain with his Movistar Yamaha.
Dani Pedrosa warns of “many candidates” capable of MotoGP podium in Qatar
Dani Pedrosa says the 2018 MotoGP world championship will see a vast number of riders able to battle for the podium starting at the season opener in Qatar which has sharpened his focus ahead of the new campaign.
Marquez: Qatar MotoGP not the easiest for Repsol Honda
Marc Marquez concedes his Repsol Honda squad faces a tough task producing the perfect start to his MotoGP title defence under the floodlights in Qatar but is content with the progress made at the recent test at the Losail International Circuit.
KTM seeking 'next steps' in MotoGP 2018
KTM hopes Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith will be able to take the 'next steps' during the factory's second season of MotoGP, which begins in Qatar next weekend.
Petrucci, Miller help reveal Pramac Ducati 2018 colours
Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller unveil Pramac Ducati's 2018 MotoGP livery in the build-up to the season opener in Qatar.
Qatar MotoGP: Zarco has victory on his mind
Johann Zarco starts his second MotoGP season at Qatar this weekend with victory on his mind.
Ralf Waldmann has died
Ralf Waldmann, a hero of the 250cc class from 1994-2000, has died at the age of 51. The German, who won six races in the 125cc class before his 14 victories during a talent-packed era for 250GP, had been working as an expert MotoGP commentator for Eurosport.
PICS: Crutchlow, Nakagami 2018 LCR Honda livery
These pictures show the official 2018 MotoGP race livery for Cal Crutchlow and rookie LCR Honda team-mate Takaaki Nakagami.
Avintia launch 2018 MotoGP campaign
The all-new Reale Avintia line-up of Tito Rabat and Xavier Simeon have unveiled their 2018 MotoGP colours in Madrid. Former Moto2 world champion Rabat, who will race a GP17 Ducati, joins the team after spending two seasons on a Marc VDS Honda.
MotoGP: Petrucci: A chance to stay at Ducati, if…
Danilo Petrucci knows he will be leaving the Pramac team at the end of the 2018 MotoGP season , but that doesn't automatically mean he is out of Ducati.
MotoGP: Redding: Aleix showed what's possible with RS-GP
Scott Redding starts his first season as a factory MotoGP rider, with Aprilia, aiming to put the RS-GP into the top six.
MotoGP: Espargaro: New Aprilia 'lighter, more reactive'
Aleix Espargaro is hoping he and Aprilia can iron out last year's mistakes and make the most of a 'lighter, more reactive' RS-GP to climb ten places in this year's MotoGP championship standings.
MotoGP: Aprilia targets top five with new RS-GP
Aprilia Racing manager Romano Albesiano is targeting the factory's best ever four-stroke MotoGP results with the new version of the RS-GP. Aleix Espargaro equalled Aprilia's top four-stroke GP finish of sixth on his debut for the team a year ago in Qatar.
MotoGP: Suzuki ‘really wants, needs’ satellite team for ‘19
Davide Brivio, team manager to Suzuki’s MotoGP effort, has stated the factory is considering options to expand its presence in the premier class in 2019, but feels it is too early in the year to “say if we will make it happen or not.”
Moto2: Sam Lowes: I'll be there to fight!
UPDATE: Sam Lowes fastest on day two at Jerez .
MotoGP: Grand Prix of the Americas - Why you should go...
Since joining the MotoGP World Championship as a brand-new venue in 2013, the Circuit of the Americas has become firmly established as a highlight for fans and competitors alike.
Qatar MotoGP Test: Petrucci, Miller rate their pre-season
Danilo Petrucci "My score out of 10? 8. " "I am really satisfied with the tests."
Official: Tech3 to become KTM satellite MotoGP team
KTM has officially confirmed that Tech3 will become its satellite MotoGP team from 2019.
MotoGP: Marquez: Sunshine or night, I’m there
Amid a muddled winter of testing, the speed of Marc Marquez and the 2018 Honda has been one of the few constants, with the reigning world champion remarking, “I’m there” no matter the conditions during testing in Qatar.