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MotoGP: Repsol extends Honda sponsorship
Repsol has extended its title sponsorship of the factory Honda MotoGP team, which began in 1995, until at least the end of the 2020 season.
Moto2: Jonas Folger back on track with 2019 Kalex-Triumph
Two weeks after a surprise track return during 2019 Moto2 testing at Aragon , Jonas Folger was back on the Kalex-Triumph machine at Brno this week.
Aspar confirms SIC, Yamaha MotoGP deal
The Angel Nieto Team, owned by former racer Jorge Martinez 'Aspar', has reached an agreement with the Sepang International Circuit to form a new MotoGP team, which is expected to receive backing from Petronas, and has taken up the satellite Yamaha team.
How MotoGP 18 has broken new ground in gaming
Milestone’s MotoGP series returns for 2018 with all-new visuals, gaming engines and something to offer all fans with its improved career mode.
MotoGP: Pedrosa to announce future at Sachsenring
Dani Pedrosa has finally taken a decision regarding his MotoGP future. However, it won’t be revealed until next weekend's German MotoGP at the Sachsenring. In a short statement emailed to the media this evening, Pedrosa said: Dear all,
MotoGP: Petrucci: A weekend to forget
Danilo Petrucci lamented his lousy qualifying position in the wake of a frustrating Sunday of MotoGP action at Assen, as he crashed out of twelfth place when confident he had the pace to at least battle with the leading group of eight.
Assen MotoGP: Dovizioso: Marquez made difference, but it was small
"It was clear" that Dutch MotoGP winner Marc Marquez was waiting for the end of the race before trying to break away. The Honda rider's speed advantage was "very small", but the tactic worked because his rivals were on the limit and "nobody could really put pressure on him".
Stricter rules for MotoGP wings confirmed
MotoGP has officially agreed to a set of stricter regulations governing the use of aerodynamic devices in 2019.
MotoGP: Crutchlow unable to pass, podium slips away
The spectacle of eight MotoGP riders jostling for the lead, at times separated by little over a second, was fantastic for those watching from afar.
MotoGP: Zarco ‘sliding’ too much, ‘dreaming’ of second
He may have appeared glum and downcast, but Johann Zarco tried to remain upbeat after an the epic MotoGP outing at Assen, when he had no answer for the leading group and could finish no higher than eighth.
MotoGP: Lorenzo 'surprised to lead so long, understood some secrets'
Starting from tenth on the grid, after being at the wrong end of an ultra-close qualifying, Jorge Lorenzo faced a challenge just to reach the front of Sunday's Dutch MotoGP. Yet the Spaniard was into second place by the first corner and went on to lead more laps than any other rider.
Assen MotoGP: Lorenzo, Rossi 'very lucky' after 200km/h scare
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo were fortunate to remain upright after a high-speed clash in the early stages of Sunday's thrilling Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
Dutch MotoGP: Marquez: I knew when it was time to give everything
Assen winner Marc Marquez’s wild celebrations at the end of an epic Dutch MotoGP race underlined the importance of Sunday’s victory to the championship leader.
Assen MotoGP: Rossi: Exciting, but Marquez had a margin
When Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales ran wide while battling with six laps of to go, it put Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi at the front of Sunday's daring Dutch MotoGP race.
Assen MotoGP: Braking bad: Rossi, Dovizioso incident 'not clever'
Valentino Rossi and Andrea Dovizioso saw their Dutch MotoGP podium hopes end after a 'bar-to-'bar braking contest into Turn One, on the penultimate lap.
Dutch MotoGP: Surprise soft rear pays off for Marquez
Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez opted for a surprise soft rear tyre in Sunday’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen, which proved a shrewd choice as he clinched victory in a pulsating race.
Dutch MotoGP: Race day focus pays off for Vinales
Movistar Yamaha’s Maverick Vinales overcame the problems that had been hindering his early pace to clinch his first podium result since Austin in the Dutch TT at Assen.
Dutch MotoGP: Hardest race of my life, says runner-up Rins
Suzuki’s Alex Rins said he had to ride the hardest race of his life to earn his best ever MotoGP result as he sealed the runner-up spot behind Marc Marquez at Assen.
MotoGP: Marquez in formidable form in warm-up
Fresh from securing his first official pole position of 2018, Marc Marquez put in a dominant performance at MotoGP morning warm-up, lapping the 2.8-mile Assen track with a ferocious consistency and leading the session by 0.242s.
MotoGP: Pedrosa 18th, future uncertainty a factor
Dani Pedrosa conceded the current uncertainty surrounding his plans for 2019 may be affecting his performance “a little bit” after the three-time world champion was a below-par 18 th in MotoGP qualifying at Assen.
MotoGP: Espargaro ‘impressive, satisfied, confident’
Aleix Espargaro believes a change in approach was responsible for his joint best qualifying performance of the year at Assen, and feels he can fight among the top seven or eight riders in tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP outing.
MotoGP: Zarco at '100%', but '100% not enough'
Soon after MotoGP qualifying at Assen, Johann Zarco cut a frustrated figure. The Frenchman could place no higher than eighth. Moreover, those in front had used his tow for their fastest times.
Dutch MotoGP: Marquez: It's going to be a close race!
Marc Marquez is anticipating a ‘group’ race at Assen on Sunday after snatching pole on the Repsol Honda as the top 10 riders were covered by less than four tenths of a second.