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Austin MotoGP: Dovizioso: Argentina clash 'will affect everything'
The Argentina MotoGP clash between Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi clearly has major implications for the riders directly involved. But what is the impact, if any, on their competitors?
Austin MotoGP: Marquez side-steps Rossi controversy
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez met the MotoGP media in COTA on Thursday (pictured), where he faced renewed questions about the drama in Argentina and rock-bottom relationship with Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Rabat on a roll heading to Austin
Tito Rabat is looking to continue his best ever start to a MotoGP season in Austin this weekend. After a 15th place on his Reale Avintia Ducati debut in Qatar, Rabat celebrated a career-best seventh, from fourth on the grid, in Argentina.
Austin MotoGP: Redding back in the hunt after 'important' Argentina
Scott Redding heads to this weekend's Austin MotoGP having scored Aprilia's first points of the season with a twelfth-place finish in Argentina. The result was something of a relief for the Englishman, who felt at odds with the RS-GP during the opening round in Qatar.
Austin MotoGP: Dovizioso: Bad Termas result, good for championship
Andrea Dovizioso lost the early MotoGP title lead with a sixth place in Argentina, but with three fellow title contenders failing to score the Ducati rider gained breathing room over the likes of reigning champion Marc Marquez heading into Austin this weekend.
Austin MotoGP: Rossi: Important to get back on track
Valentino Rossi says he is confident and looking forward to getting back on track at the Americas MotoGP in Austin this weekend.
Austin MotoGP: Vinales: We can't afford mistakes
Austin 2017 was where it all started to go wrong for Maverick Vinales. After dominating winter testing and winning in his first two races for Yamaha, the Spaniard crashed out early in the COTA race.
Dani Pedrosa to try and ride at Austin MotoGP!
Dani Pedrosa will brave the pain from recent surgery and try to compete in this weekend's Austin MotoGP.
Austin MotoGP: Marquez turns focus to six in a row at COTA
Extending a perfect Austin MotoGP win streak to six in a row this weekend would be the perfect way for Marc Marquez to try and turn the page on the Argentina controversy.
Austin MotoGP: Bautista: Not the start we would have liked…
Alvaro Bautista heads into round three of the 2018 MotoGP season, at Austin this weekend, with just three points to his name. Those points came from 13th place in the season-opening Qatar MotoGP with Bautista, like team-mate Karel Abraham, outside the top 15 in Argentina.
MotoGP: Pramac signs deal with Mick and Jack Doohan
Pramac has announced a sponsorship deal with both Mick Doohan and son Jack for the 2018 season. The agreement will see Pramac support Jack during this year's British F4 Championship and selected German and Italian F4 races.
Austin MotoGP: Zarco 'thinking about' victory, Syahrin boot camp
The last three MotoGP races have seen Johann Zarco lose out on victory by just 0.337s (Valencia), lead for 16 laps (Qatar) and finish runner-up by an even smaller margin of 0.251s (Argentina).
Austin MotoGP: Michelin: 'A chance to show what we can do'
For the second time in as many MotoGP events, Michelin will face a modified track surface in Austin this weekend.
Argentina MotoGP: 'We can still improve' - Crutchlow, LCR on top of the world
For the first time since Sete Gibernau in 2004, a satellite rider leads the MotoGP World Championship.
Argentina MotoGP: Espargaro blasts Pramac 'contact' statement
Update: It's safe to say Aleix Espargaro does not agree with the Pramac team. In response to their initial statement...
MotoGP: Pedrosa surgery complete, Austin 'to be decided'
Repsol Honda has confirmed that Dani Pedrosa underwent surgery for a wrist fracture in Barcelona today (Tuesday). However the team is still to announce whether or not the Spaniard will miss next weekend's MotoGP event at COTA:
MotoGP: Pedrosa set for surgery
Spanish media are reporting that Dani Pedrosa will undergo surgery, after being diagnosed with a fract
Argentina MotoGP: 'I'm concentrating on making Ducati-Lorenzo work'
At the Argentina MotoGP, Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi revealed that negotiations with Jorge Lorenzo for 2019 are yet to start.
Argentina MotoGP: Meregalli: 'Dangerous' Marquez style 'should be discouraged'
Movistar Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli joined rider Valentino Rossi and factory racing boss Lin Jarvis in calling for further action to be taken against MotoGP champion Marc Marquez.
MotoGP: Top rookie Syahrin makes Tech3 proud in Argentina
MotoGP rookie Hafizh Syahrin made up eight places on the opening lap in Argentina, paving the way for his first top ten finish in the premier-class.
Argentina MotoGP: Best yet for Rabat, stoppie for Simeon
Tito Rabat backed up his fourth on the grid start with a MotoGP best of seventh place in Sunday's Argentina MotoGP. The new Reale Avintia rider finished just half-a-second behind factory Ducati star and Qatar winner Andrea Dovizioso, riding the latest GP18 machine.
MotoGP: Puig: Marquez-Rossi 'racing incident, we’re sorry for it'
Repsol Honda team boss Alberto Puig believes the controversial incident between rider Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi in Sunday’s Grand Prix of Argentina was no more than a “racing incident,” but said he could understand the anger felt by the Yamaha garage.
Carmelo Ezpeleta comments on Argentina MotoGP
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has commented on the issues surrounding the start of the Argentina MotoGP, which was delayed due to the changing weather conditions before beginning with a bizarre two-part grid.
Argentina MotoGP: Pedrosa in pain as Zarco pass triggers highside
Dani Pedrosa will undergo checks on his right wrist in Barcelona on Tuesday after being left in 'a lot of pain' following a big highside on the opening lap of Sunday's Argentina MotoGP.