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MotoGP: Capirossi gets revised Race Direction role
Former grand prix star Loris Capirossi is to take over the role of Dorna's representative on the MotoGP's Race Direction panel.The Italian
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 gets livery tweak with sponsor deal
Monster Yamaha Tech 3's bike livery will have a slight revision for the 2017 MotoGP World Championship having welcomed Barracuda as a new team sponsor.
MotoGP Star of the Year vote - 2nd: Marc Marquez
You vote Marc Marquez 2nd in Crash.net's MotoGP Star of the Year poll.
Lorenzo: It's a golden era for MotoGP
"We went through difficult times, when there were only 17 bikes on the grid" - Jorge Lorenzo.
'Automatic tyre detection' for MotoGP 2017
"A new system will enable automatic detection of the tyres riders are using and make that information available to all riders and teams as well as TV broadcasters"
Marquez and Baker to scrap for fourth Superprestigio title
The MotoGP world champion and AMA Flat Track star top the bill for the fourth running of Superprestigio dirt track race in Barcelona.
Fernando Alonso rides with Marc Marquez at Honda Thanks Day
"We could once again celebrate the MotoGP title at the track where we won it" - Marc Marquez.
MotoGP Valencia: Injury forces newcomer Rins out of Jerez test
'I'm disappointed because this test was important to find out the first impressions and to get confidence with the bike' - Alex Rins.
MotoGP Valencia: Bagnaia: MotoGP bike something special
Francesco Bagnaia hails his MotoGP debut as "something special" after posting being granted nine laps on an Aspar Ducati as a thank-you.
Valencia: Final 2016 MotoGP Championship standings
World Championship standings after the 2016 Valencia MotoGP, round 18 of 18.
MotoGP Valencia: Crutchlow: If I get a fine, he'll be paying it
"If I get a fine I won't be paying it; he'll be paying it. I'll ram it down his throat" - Cal Crutchlow.
Bagnaia delighted after winning MotoGP bet
"I am daydreaming about it! The plan is to ride five or six laps but I don't think I'll stop until it runs out of fuel!"
MotoGP Malaysia: Lowes: They say bad things come all at once...
A downbeat Sam Lowes gives an honest appraisal of the three flyaway races; criticism providing added motivation ahead of MotoGP graduation.
MotoGP Malaysia: Smith talks reasoning behind carbon discs in wet
Bradley Smith feels that carbon brake discs can be used safely in wet conditions as long as a high working temperature can be generated then maintained.
MotoGP Malaysia: Lorenzo: 'Everything went wrong from Montmelo'
"I made too many mistakes, and like this, you cannot fight for the championship" - Jorge Lorenzo.
MotoGP Malaysia: Lorenzo: Not true I'm slow in rain
Jorge Lorenzo feels his qualifying performance in wet conditions did not come as a surprise; is ready for Sunday's race in wet or dry conditions.
MotoGP Malaysia: Lorenzo: 'I try to use the airbag more'
"We are working for me to feel comfortable with the airbag in all the conditions in the future" - Jorge Lorenzo.
MotoGP Malaysia: Riders surprised by 'new' final turn at Sepang
"We don't have a type of corner like this during the whole season"
MotoGP Australia: Crutchlow plays down talk of '17 title bid
In the wake of his second MotoGP victory, Cal Crutchlow admits a '17 title bid would be a 'big ask'; feels his form demonstrates he is deserving of more factory support.
Malaysian MotoGP: TV coverage
UK TV schedule for this weekend's Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang.
MotoGP Australia: Redding reveals new crew chief for '17
Ducati's Christian Pupulin will replace the outgoing Giacomo Guidotti as Scott Redding's crew chief in MotoGP 2017.
MotoGP Australia: Rear tyre, electronics stunt Lorenzo's push
Again Jorge Lorenzo's hopes of a good result are stilted by a lack of grip - lack of development with Yamaha's electronics also a concern.
MotoGP Australia: Rossi: Cal was too fast, too strong
'When I saw Marquez crash, I think I can win. I tried, but unfortunately for me Cal was too fast, too strong, and he is always very fast in Phillip Island' - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP Australia: Crutchlow: I've proved I can win in the dry
Cal Crutchlow puts Phillip Island demons to rest with first dry MotoGP victory at same circuit where he fell from a podium on final lap in 2014.