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MotoGP: Ducati 'penalised more than we thought' by wing ban
"We'd been penalised more than we thought by the absence of the winglets and also Jorge realised the bike was more complex than he had thought" - Paolo Ciabatti, Ducati.
MotoGP Spain: Casey Stoner's next test in Barcelona
Casey Stoner set for first Ducati test since start of 2017 MotoGP season.
MotoGP Spain: Miller: There was no way Bautista was going to stop
Jack Miller and Alvaro Bautista offer their version of events that led to both men crashing out of the Spanish Grand Prix.
MotoGP Spain: Fall probably cost me podium, says Crutchlow
LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow believes his spill at Jerez cost him the chance of another MotoGP podium finish.
MotoGP: 'Some factory riders on performance contracts...'
"There are a lot of riders that are not doing very good jobs at the moment, that are on performance-clause contracts" - Cal Crutchlow.
MotoGP Spain: Pedrosa pips Marquez for Jerez pole
Dani Pedrosa takes pole position for the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, despite Marc Marquez following in his wheeltracks.
MotoGP Spain: Crutchlow: Ducati saving every drop of fuel
"They crawl to the grid trying to save every drop"
MotoGP Spain: Turning issue a problem of the Ducati, says Petrucci
Pramac Ducati rider Danilo Petrucci was fifth fastest in free practice at Jerez on Friday but says the tight turns are causing problems for the Desmosedici.
MotoGP Spain: Rear brake helping Lorenzo tame Ducati
Jorge Lorenzo fourth fastest at Jerez on Friday as he continues transition to the Ducati from Yamaha.
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Get to grips with the Michelin Power RS
While Michelin demonstrates its capabilities with the stars of MotoGP the tyre manufacturer offers its premium range of road going rubber.
MotoGP Spain: KTM considering 'big bang' at Jerez
"The difference is obvious and if we try it you will hear it"
Sylvain Guintoli to make MotoGP return
Sylvain Guintoli called up by Suzuki to replace injured Alex Rins at the French MotoGP
MotoGP Spain: Michelin target Jerez improvements
"Jerez is one of the tracks that we are targeting for improvements this season"
MotoGP Americas: Fenati: What happened in Austria was not a big problem
Romano Fenati refuses to be drawn on Austrian GP incident from '16 after win in Austin, 'not a big problem' compared to earthquake that devastated his hometown last August.
Marc VDS boss explains Morbidelli, Marquez jump
Michael Bartholemy believes continuity, the '17 Kalex chassis and suspension updates are behind Franco Morbidelli and Alex Marquez's strong starts to the year.
MotoGP: Yamaha on Vinales fall: 'He did nothing different'
"We have checked the data and there's nothing strange or different from what he has done since Friday"
MotoGP Austin: KTM: Clutch caused Espargaro's smoky exit
"Pol had an issue with the clutch, which caused an oil leak and this is why the engine was smoking"
MotoGP: Alex Rins: We paid very dearly for Saturday's fall
"We have paid very dearly for Saturday's fall. Now that we have accepted it, we can begin the recovery"
MotoGP Americas: Rossi: This isn't Moto2, Zarco
Valentino Rossi hits out at MotoGP rookie Johann Zarco, claiming he was forced off track in Texas by the satellite Yamaha rider, incurring a time penalty.
MotoGP Austin: Race Director explains Valentino Rossi penalty
"It was clearly not his fault for going off track. But he also has an obligation to not gain an advantage" - MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb.
2017 Americas MotoGP, Austin - Race Day LIVE!
Live updates, quotes and results from Sunday's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races in Austin, Texas!
MotoGP Americas: Marquez, Vinales set for head-to-head showdown?
"It's going to be nice if it's a last lap together" - Maverick Vinales.
MotoGP Americas: Marquez congratulates Baz on 'save of the year'
"I'm a little bit sad, because I was on pole position but I lose the best save of the year!" - Marc Marquez.
MotoGP Americas: Rossi, Vinales play down qualifying quarrel
"I see Maverick say something to me and I think, 'f**k! What's happened?'" - Valentino Rossi.