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MotoGP: Vinales: It’s going to be really hard here
Maverick Viñales has revealed he holds “zero expectations” for his performance at the inaugural MotoGP race in Thailand, with recapturing his enjoyment of riding his stated aim for the three days ahead.
MotoGP stars congratulate first female champion Carrasco
MotoGP riders Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi and Andrea Dovizioso have congratulated Ana Carrasco on her historic title victory in the FIM Supersport 300 Championship.
MotoGP Thailand: Iannone, Rins have mixed feelings on Chang prospects
Andrea Iannone is taking heart from his Suzuki team-mate Alex Rins’ pace at the winter test in Thailand ahead of this weekend’s maiden MotoGP round at the Chang International Circuit. Iannone felt he struggled during the test in February, although Rins fared much better on the GSX-RR.
MotoGP: Lorenzo: Aragon incident avoidable, Marquez irresponsible
Jorge Lorenzo has said his view of Marc Marquez’s move at the first corner of the Grand Prix of Aragon remains unchanged, even after considering the incident that led to his crashing for days after his emotions had subsided.
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MotoGP Thailand: Third good but difficult to stay there, says Rossi
Valentino Rossi accepts that third position in the MotoGP World Championship this season would be a ‘good achievement’ although the Yamaha rider feels it will be difficult to retain his place until the end of the season.
MotoGP Thailand: Marquez says 'no dispute' with Lorenzo
Marc Marquez says there is no issue with his future Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, who blamed the reigning champion for causing the incident that has placed his participation in this weekend’s inaugural Thailand MotoGP round in doubt.
MotoGP Thailand: Petrucci: '70% riding style, 30% weight'
Ducati has assured Danilo Petrucci that 70% of his rear-tyre overheating issues can be solved without the need to lose even more weight.
MotoGP Thailand: New race an unknown quantity for everyone, says Dovi
Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso admits this weekend’s MotoGP round in Thailand is an unknown quantity as the Chang International Circuit hosts a premier class race for the first time.
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MotoGP: Scott Redding: 'Fantastic to be coming to BSB'
It's official : Scott Redding will leave MotoGP and switch to the British Superbike Championship in 2019.
MotoGP Thailand: Lorenzo: Not easy in this situation
Jorge Lorenzo fears he is in for a difficult, and painful, inaugural MotoGP in Thailand this weekend.
Moto2: Lowes: It’s there, we just need to get that result
Results haven’t been going his way but Sam Lowes remains resolute and feels he and his Swiss Innovative Investors Team are capable of scoring a podium finish in the final five Moto2 races of 2018.
MotoGP Thailand: Dovizioso: Everything can happen
Andrea Dovizioso is expecting the unexpected during MotoGP's debut in Thailand this weekend. While Dovizioso narrowly lost out to Marc Marquez last time in Aragon, it was by far the Italian's best performance at what has traditionally been one of his worst circuits.
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MotoGP Thailand: Marquez tours Bangkok, tries Tuk-Tuk!
Before heading upcountry for this weekend's inaugural Thailand MotoGP, reigning world champion and 2018 title leader Marc Marquez took a special tour of the country's capital Bangkok.
MotoGP Thailand: Rossi: Another important weekend to improve our bike
Valentino Rossi will continue his quest for a MotoGP podium return as the world championship makes its race debut in Thailand this weekend.
MotoGP Thailand: Bautista looking to 'finish the job' at Buriram
After the disappointment of seeing an eighth-place qualifying go to waste with an early fall in his home Aragon MotoGP, Alvaro Bautista is seeking to 'finish the job' this weekend in Thailand.
MotoGP: Dovizioso: Adapting GP18 more important than development
With the Ducati G18 now arguably the class of the MotoGP field, Andrea Dovizioso has explained why he was careful about introducing new parts during the season and believes the key to the factory's current form has been 'adapting' the package.
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MotoGP Thailand: Test leader Pedrosa 'unsure what to expect'
Dani Pedrosa will seek to emulate his winter test form at the Buriram circuit during this weekend's inaugural Thailand MotoGP.
MotoGP: Marquez 'excited' to race in Thailand, title nears
Marc Marquez will have the chance to put one hand on the 2018 MotoGP title at this weekend's inaugural Thailand MotoGP.
Hafizh Syahrin returns to scene of MotoGP debut
Hafizh Syahrin returns to the scene of his historic MotoGP debut as Thailand hosts its first ever grand prix at the Buriram circuit this weekend.
MotoGP Thailand: Zarco boosted by 'flying' Buriram form
When Johann Zarco packed up and left the Buriram MotoGP test in February, he was on top of the timesheets.
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MotoGP Thailand: Michelin designs new tyres for Buriram
Michelin will provide an expanded choice of four rear slicks, specifically developed for MotoGP's race debut in Thailand this weekend. Data from the official Buriram test in February 'led to specific rear tyres being constructed to contend with high temperatures that will be generated'.
MotoGP: Torres back with Avintia for Thailand
Jordi Torres will make his second MotoGP appearance, with Reale Avintia Ducati, at this weekend's inaugural Thailand round.
Angel Nieto Team names Nico Terol for MotoE
The second rider has been confirmed for next year's inaugural FIM MotoE electric-bike World Cup. Following confirmation that Jesko Raffin will ride a Dynavolt-branded bike, the Angel Nieto (Aspar) Team has announced former 125cc world champion Nico Terol as one of its riders.
MotoGP: Lorenzo will try to ride in Thailand
Jorge Lorenzo will try to compete in next weekend's inaugural Thai MotoGP after undergoing a further (Thursday evening) medical check on his injured foot.
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