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Dovizioso leads Rossi and Vinales as Lorenzo returns
Full Malaysian MotoGP FP1 results from Sepang
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.
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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.
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.
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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%’.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
MotoGP Australia: Two mistakes hamper Iannone victory charge
Yamaha may have ended its MotoGP win drought at Phillip Island on Sunday, but going into the race many were tipping another manufacturer to break any even longer losing streak.
MotoGP Australia: Dovi not surprised by Bautista
Alvaro Bautista made an impact on what could be his first and last factory Ducati appearance, running as high as second in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.
MotoGP Australia: Dovizioso: That was the last important test
Andrea Dovizioso may have won three races this season, but his third-place in Sunday's Australian MotoGP was one of Ducati's most significant results of the year.
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Australian MotoGP: Early Vinales clash wrecks race strategy for Rins
In a race which will be remembered for a dramatic clash between Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco, Suzuki’s Alex Rins says a collision with race-winner Maverick Vinales hurt his Australian MotoGP charge but took the sole solace of fifth place from Valentino Rossi on the final lap.
MotoGP: 'Darkness to light' - Vinales ends Yamaha victory drought
Maverick Vinales broke Yamaha's record win drought with victory in Sunday's Australian MotoGP. 25 races had passed since Valentino Rossi won for Yamaha at Assen 2017, with Vinales absent from the top step since Le Mans of that year, 28 races ago.
MotoGP: Iannone avoids 'really scary' Zarco, Marquez incident
Andrea Iannone was staring straight at Johann Zarco's Tech3 Yamaha as it reared up and began bouncing down the track, following contact with Marc Marquez at the end of the 200mph Phillip Island main straight.
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