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Rins ‘didn’t know if I was home or in Valencia’ after FP4 fall
Alex Rins has explained how he shook off the “washing machine” crash during the final practice session to bolt to the front row in qualifying for Suzuki at the Valencia MotoGP.
Pole-sitter Vinales targets “top seven” if rain arrives at Valencia
Maverick Vinales has conceded a conservative target if the 2018 Valencia MotoGP is hit by the forecasted rain tomorrow despite starting from pole position for Movistar Yamaha.
Valencia MotoGP: Vinales storms through Q1 to pole position
Full MotoGP qualifying results from Valencia
Petrucci goes top as Vinales, Rossi miss out on Q2 spots
Danilo Petrucci has demonstrated his impressive pace in tricky wet conditions ahead of his final race for Pramac Ducati to edge out Friday’s fastest rider Marc Marquez while both Movistar Yamaha riders toiled to miss out on the top 10.
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MotoGP: Lorenzo’s condition ‘a bit worse than expected’
Jorge Lorenzo was slightly downcast at the close of the first day of MotoGP free practice at Valencia, as his injured left wrist continued to cause him issues when manhandling Ducati’s GP18.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: Strange, feeling very bad
In recent years Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati have come to relish the wet conditions encountered at Valencia on Friday. Yet the Italian was left perplexed by a lack of performance in FP1 and FP2, describing his feelings as “very bad.”
MotoGP Valencia: Petrucci: For once, I had an advantage!
Like all of the larger MotoGP riders, Danilo Petrucci's size is often a disadvantage in terms of tyre wear.
MotoGP Valencia: Rossi, Jarvis: Yamaha problems stem from 2016
Yamaha's difficulties with its MotoGP machine stem from changes made after the 2016 season and, now the problems have finally been identified, the factory is trying to play catch-up against Ducati and Honda.
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Valencia MotoGP: Vinales explains race number switch for 2019
Maverick Vinales says he’s switched his racing number to #12 next season as part of his fresh start with Movistar Yamaha after “the worst two years”.
MotoGP: Marquez: We already have a very good test rider…
Marc Marquez issued an interesting reaction to recent speculation linking Casey Stoner to a testing role with HRC, with the current world champion stating “we [Honda] already have a very good test rider” in Stefan Bradl.
Valencia MotoGP: Fall, rain restrains Zarco’s charge
Johann Zarco is optimistic of targeting an automatic Q2 place despite seeing his Friday practice momentum halted by the heavy rain and an FP2 crash in Valencia.
MotoGP Valencia: Pedrosa finds wet rhythm ahead of final MotoGP
Dani Pedrosa feels confident he was able to rediscover a rhythm and feeling with his Repsol Honda in wet conditions during Friday practice in Valencia ahead of his final MotoGP race before retiring.
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Miller explains how ‘wetter than Silverstone’ Valencia is no issue
Jack Miller says Valencia track conditions were “night and day” wetter compared to Silverstone when the British MotoGP cancelled earlier this year but the track was much safer given the grip riders could find from the circuit surface.
MotoGP Valencia: Puig: 'Stoner is a special and interesting rider…'
With Casey Stoner now officially confirmed as parting ways with Ducati, rumours have increased that the former double MotoGP champion might return to a test-riding role for Honda.
Valencia MotoGP: Petrucci skates clear of Marquez in soaking wet FP2
Full MotoGP FP2 results from Valencia
2018 MotoGP Valencia - Friday LIVE!
Live updates from Friday MotoGP practice at Valencia! CLICK HERE to view on Crash.net …
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Provisional 2019 MotoGP entry list, Vinales changes number
Change of number for Maverick Vinales, Tech3 confirmed with Red Bull title sponsorship for new KTM era...
Valencia MotoGP: Marquez leads red flag-hit wet FP1
Full MotoGP FP1 results from Valencia
MotoGP: Vinales: Toughest year made me stronger, better
Maverick Viñales believes 2018 has been the toughest season of his career, but believes his overall experiences with Yamaha’s MotoGP squad have been “constructive” and “positive” as he bids to become “one of the greatest.”
“Dani deserves a championship” - MotoGP riders share Pedrosa memories
MotoGP riders have provided their best memories of Dani Pedrosa following his induction into the Hall of Fame ahead of his final race in the premier class.
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MotoGP Valencia: Bagnaia: My style looks similar to Lorenzo
Having wrapped-up the Moto2 title last time in Malaysia, Francesco Bagnaia is just days away from starting his MotoGP adventure with Pramac Ducati.
MotoGP Valencia: Miller: We'll wait and see on Tuesday
Jack Miller is excited to go into the final MotoGP round strong and healthy, before stepping up to the latest Ducati machinery for 2019.
Marquez shares respect with Pedrosa, keen to assess Lorenzo
Marc Marquez has joined in the tributes to outgoing Dani Pedrosa as he prepares for his final MotoGP race with the Spaniard as his team-mate before Jorge Lorenzo joins him at Repsol Honda.
Valencia GP: Rossi: Next two or three months vital
Valentino Rossi is eager to assess Yamaha’s competitiveness at ‘one of the most difficult tracks of the season’ at Valencia before an intensive winter testing period begins in preparation for 2019.
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