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Jerez MotoGP Test: Rossi: 'Clear' that 2019 engine 'not enough'
The good news for Yamaha is that Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales both agree on which of the two 2019 engine specifications they now prefer.
MotoGP: Vinales ‘constant – it’s a good feeling’
There were mixed messages coming out of the factory Yamaha squad on Wednesday evening as Maverick Viñales talked up one of the factory’s new engine specs soon after setting the fourth fastest time at the MotoGP test at Jerez.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: No confirmation but pace really good
Andrea Dovizioso attempted to play down his and Ducati’s speed on the first day of the MotoGP test at Jerez, stating he did not confirm his suspicions the factory had improved its turning issues with the Desmosedici GP19.
Marquez faster on 2018 Honda, feeling better on 2019 prototype
Marc Marquez may have set his fastest lap of the day on his 2018 Repsol Honda but with focus on the 2019 prototype he remains buoyed by the better feelings despite remaining under strict instruction not to push the limits.
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Jerez Test: Bautista to test Ducati MotoGP bike
Fresh from making his Ducati World Superbike debut at Jerez, Alvaro Bautista will stay on and test the factory's MotoGP bike.
Rider reaction after MotoE debut
A selection of rider quotes from the inaugural test for the electric FIM MotoE World Cup, held at Jerez from Friday to Sunday…
MotoGP: Marquez: If I crashed, the team would kill me!
Marc Marquez revealed he was under strict instructions not to crash in this week’s two-day test at Valencia, joking "my team would kill me” if he fell while assessing two new bikes from Honda.
MotoGP: Bagnaia ‘feeling good with everything’
Francesco Bagnaia believes he is already “on the correct line” after an eye-catching debut on MotoGP machinery at the two-day end of year test at Valencia.
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MotoGP: Dovizioso: We found something interesting
Andrea Dovizioso has indicated Ducati has “found something interesting” with the early version of its GP19 machine, after the Italian was competitive throughout the two-day MotoGP test at Valencia.
MotoGP: Zarco: Second day worse than expected
Amid the buzz and excitement of new machinery, teams and personnel, Johann Zarco was arguably the rider wearing a most pained expression at the end of the second day of MotoGP testing, stating his experiences with KTM’s RC16 were “worse than expected.”
MotoGP Valencia Test: Vinales fastest but 'we need to be sure'
Despite leading both days of the Valencia post-race MotoGP test, Maverick Vinales is reserving judgement on which of the two new Yamaha engines he prefers until trying them again at Jerez next week.
MotoGP: Rossi engine test: 'Yesterday there was more difference'
Third fastest while using a 2019-spec Yamaha engine on the opening day of the Valencia MotoGP test, Valentino Rossi slipped down to ninth (+0.6s) on the final day while trying a second new powerplant.
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Espargaro: Aprilia knows what areas to improve on
Aleix Espargaro was left unconvinced by a new frame for his Aprilia but is eager to continue the experiment at next week’s Jerez test and is certain “we know exactly what areas to improve on” having matched his feedback with new team-mate Andrea Iannone.
2018 Valencia MotoGP test - LIVE!
Following Sunday's season-ending Valencia MotoGP, riders and teams returned to the circuit for the start of 2019 testing.
Miller to ‘start pushing’ after crazy changes in Ducati GP19 switch
Jack Miller says stepping up to the Ducati GP19, having spent this season battling on the GP17, has been a busy adapting experience as “the changes are crazy” but feels ready to start pushing the limits of the bike on day two of the Valencia MotoGP test.
MotoGP: Morbidelli: Yamaha like riding on butter
Franco Morbidelli has likened riding an M1 to “riding on butter” after the former Moto2 world champion impressed on his debut for Petronas Yamaha SRT, and caught the attention of reigning world champion Marc Marquez.
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MotoGP: Zarco: Corner entry difficult, why I’m a bit slow
Johann Zarco has given his first impressions of KTM’s RC16 MotoGP racer, as the Frenchman rode to the 17 th fastest time in the first day of MotoGP testing at Valencia.
MotoGP: Vinales: Suddenly I felt much better
With a new era came a return to the top. Maverick Viñales marked his first day in grand prix racing using the #12 by finishing ahead of the rest at the Valencia test, as a new engine provided him with greater feel entering the track’s 14 turns.
Marquez: Difficult day, 2019 Honda feeling good
Marc Marquez has been battling both weather conditions and his injured left shoulder which restrained his progress on the opening day of the post-Valencia MotoGP test.
MotoGP: Petrucci: New Ducati has no negative points
Aside from jokingly noting the increased attendance at his media debrief, Danilo Petrucci stated the early version of Ducati’s GP19 has “no negative points” after his first day in official colours resulted in the eighth fastest time.
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Miguel Oliveira ‘brakes’ in with KTM Tech3
Miguel Oliveira says discovering the braking power and style in MotoGP has been the biggest lesson learnt on his opening day of winter testing with the new-look KTM Tech3 Racing squad.
MotoGP: Rossi: New engine positive... but not enough
Valentino Rossi has stressed the need for Yamaha to continue working on its 2019 M1 after a “positive” first day of MotoGP testing at Valencia saw him finish with the third fastest time.
Dovizioso: Today we almost did nothing
Andrea Dovizioso feels “nothing” was successfully completed on Ducati’s first day of 2019 MotoGP testing as his programme was curtailed by heavy rain at Valencia.
2018 Valencia MotoGP test - LIVE!
Following Sunday's season-ending Valencia MotoGP, riders and teams returned to the circuit for the start of 2019 testing.
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