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MotoGP Malaysia: Rossi 'better' with bike 'quite different' to test
Valentino Rossi led the Yamaha challenge with a close fourth fastest lap time during day one of the Malaysian MotoGP.
MotoGP: Vinales ‘quick, consistent without pushing at maximum’
Maverick Viñales was pleasantly surprised to see how competitive he and his Yamaha M1 were around Sepang as the Catalan placed sixth overall on the MotoGP combined standings on Friday.
MotoGP Malaysia: Victory a tall order at Sepang, says Marquez
Marc Marquez is targeting the podium first and foremost at Sepang on Sunday as the MotoGP world champion admits clinching victory at the Malaysian circuit will be a tough task.
Malaysian MotoGP: ‘On fire’ Rins powers to the front at Sepang
Alex Rins has ended a dramatic 24 hours by topping Friday practice at the Malaysian MotoGP with the same Suzuki bike which accidentally caught fire during Thursday’s set-up at Sepang.
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Malaysian MotoGP: Espargaro: Immediately I felt better
Aleix Espargaro feels the “hybrid” Aprilia which produced a successful outing at the Australian MotoGP has translated a promising pace in Malaysia as he secured a provisional Q2 spot following Friday practice.
'Frustrated' Lorenzo to make Malaysia MotoGP race call before FP3
Jorge Lorenzo says he will make a final call on whether he will race at the Malaysian MotoGP on Saturday morning before FP3 after being left downbeat struggling for pace due to his injured left wrist.
Malaysia MotoGP: Rins fastest from Marquez as Lorenzo struggles
Full Malaysia MotoGP FP2 results from Sepang
Dovizioso leads Rossi and Vinales as Lorenzo returns
Full Malaysian MotoGP FP1 results from Sepang
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MotoGP Malaysia: Lorenzo: Let's see if I can ride the whole weekend
Jorge Lorenzo is itching to get back on the Ducati as the Spaniard targets a racing return this weekend at Sepang.
MotoGP Malaysia: Pressure off after long-overdue win, says Vinales
Yamaha’s Maverick Vinales is in a more relaxed frame of mind heading into the penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship at Sepang in Malaysia this weekend.
MotoGP: Zarco: I was more scared than in pain
Johann Zarco admitted he was “more scared than [in] pain” in the hours that followed his terrifying 170mph crash at Phillip Island – the worst of his career – but is already feeling “relaxed” thanks to his physical condition.
Rossi flags up Yamaha tyre challenges at Sepang
Valentino Rossi says Movistar Yamaha’s priority at Sepang will be to ensure it gets on top of its Michelin tyre conservation in the hot temperatures for the Malaysian MotoGP.
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MotoGP Malaysia: Our best title chance next year, says Dovizioso
Andrea Dovizioso says his rostrum finish at Phillip Island is proof of the continued progress of the Ducati this year.
MotoGP Malaysia: Marquez aims to make amends at Sepang
Marc Marquez hopes to put his frightening Phillip Island near miss behind him and return to the podium this weekend at Sepang in Malaysia.
Suzuki MotoGP bike catches fire in Sepang pit lane
One of the Suzuki GSX-RR bikes used by Alex Rins has caught fire during Thursday's build-up at Sepang in the pit lane causing dramatic scenes and hefty damage.
Malaysian MotoGP: Lorenzo ‘hopeful’ of racing at Sepang, won’t be 100%
Jorge Lorenzo is bracing for a tough return to MotoGP as he aims to make a comeback at the Malaysian round following wrist surgery just over one week ago and concedes ‘I won’t be at 100%’.
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Malaysia MotoGP: Marquez: We still have two more titles to achieve
After a frustrating Australian MotoGP, Marc Marquez has led the calls for his Repsol Honda squad to step up its efforts to secure the teams’ and manufacturers’ world championships.
MotoGP: Bautista: It’s incredible how different this bike is…
Alvaro Bautista has said he is “happier than before” to be switching to the World Superbike championship after experiencing the strength of Ducati’s factory team first hand at Phillip Island, where he scored a sensational fourth place in Sunday’s MotoGP race.
MotoGP: ‘Close but no cigar’ for top independent Miller
Jack Miller attempted to sound upbeat after scoring a seventh place at his home grand prix at Phillip Island, but was surprised to experience a lack of traction in the closing laps after spending the majority of the race looking after his rear tyre.
Marquez ‘no problem’ with Phillip Island DNF repeat after taking title
Marc Marquez has shrugged off the coincidence of a third retirement during the Australian MotoGP race directly after sealing the world title the round before in Japan and had been confident of having the pace to win at Phillip Island.
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MotoGP: Espargaro: I can see the light!
Aleix Espargaro has said he can view the near future in a positive light once more after gaining ten places in the Australian round of the MotoGP series while racing Aprilia’s updated RS-GP to a promising ninth position.
MotoGP Australia: Marquez: Racing incident, Zarco and I 'really lucky'
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez suffered his first DNF since last year's Silverstone round when he was clipped from behind by Johann Zarco in Sunday's Australian MotoGP.
Australian MotoGP: Zarco apologises to Marquez for ‘racing accident’
Johann Zarco says as ‘sportsmen we totally understood each other’ after apologising to Marc Marquez following their collision during the Australian MotoGP which took both riders out of the race.
Australian MotoGP: Rossi: I expected to be stronger
Valentino Rossi says his Australian MotoGP performance failed to reach his own expectations finishing an underwhelming sixth place, while he accepts Maverick Vinales’ riding style was key to breaking the Japanese manufacturers’ winless stretch.
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