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Chassis decision, but Iannone frustrated by 'big drop'
Andrea Iannone intends to switch to the latest Suzuki chassis at the forthcoming Assen round, after putting the frame through its paces during Monday's Catalunya MotoGP test.
Petrucci: New exhaust, gearbox, chassis, swingarm!
Danilo Petrucci got a taste of what to expect as a factory Ducati rider next season when he was handed an extensive range of new parts to try at Monday's Catalunya MotoGP test.
Marquez tries 'interesting' all-black bike
While nearest title rival Valentino Rossi had only 'some small things' to try on his Yamaha at Monday's Catalunya test, with little success , Marc Marquez had a new bike waiting in the Repsol Ho
Full tank prep continues for ‘happy’ Vinales
Maverick Viñales used Monday’s post-race test at the Circuit of Catalunya to continue working on feelings with Yamaha’s M1 with a full tank of fuel in a bid to cure the lack of feel experienced at the start of races.
Rossi 'not able to improve'
If Valentino Rossi hoped to leave Monday's Catalunya MotoGP test with the breakthrough needed to end Yamaha's one-year losing streak, he was to be disappointed.
Honda riders still using 'Crutchlow' 2016 chassis
Cal Crutchlow has confirmed that Honda riders are still using the 2016 RCV chassis, having focussed their efforts on engine and electronics developments in the years since.
Miller: Lorenzo confident with 'collapsing' front
After Jorge Lorenzo's second Ducati MotoGP victory in as many races, at Catalunya on Sunday, his fellow Desmosedici riders are sure to be pouring through the data to try and find out where the Spaniard is gaining.
Crutchlow: When chips are down, I turn it around
Fresh from a fighting fourth place, Cal Crutchlow stated his performance in Sunday’s MotoGP outing at the Circuit of Catalunya proves he is still adept at overturning his fortunes when all seems lost.
Rossi: One year without a win is bad news
Valentino Rossi concedes that his long winless streak is ‘bad news’ as the Movistar Yamaha rider looks ahead to the scene of his last MotoGP victory at Assen in less than two weeks’ time.
Can Lorenzo win title with 'most complete' Ducati?
Jorge Lorenzo says the Ducati is now the ‘most complete’ package it has ever been after the Spaniard sealed back-to-back MotoGP victories with another win at Catalunya.
Vinales: First 10 laps? Put them in the trash
He may have gone through an intense weekend of preparation to avoid it, but Maverick Viñales was unable to find a cure for his early race woes, the Catalan emphatically failing to make an impression in the opening laps of Sunday’s MotoGP outing at Montmeló.
Marquez 'rode with championship in mind'
Marc Marquez erred on the side of caution as he claimed second place in the Catalunya MotoGP.
Lorenzo: Rossi could win on this Ducati
Ducati’s Jorge Lorenzo denies he is ‘friends’ with Valentino Rossi after an apparent thawing in their often strained relationship.
Dovizioso: It's not about Jorge
Mistakes by Andrea Dovizioso are a rare occurrence, so was the Italian's second fall in three MotoGP races due to the sudden pressure from Ducati team-mate Jorge Lorenzo? Dovizioso insists the answer is no.
Yamaha: We'd be happy to see Pedrosa on an M1...
Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis has confirmed that the factory would welcome Dani Pedrosa with open arms as a 2019 satellite rider. After 13-years, Pedrosa has lost his Repsol Honda seat to Jorge Lorenzo next season.
Dovizioso fastest, Rabat surprises in warm-up
Much of Saturday’s talk surrounded Jorge Lorenzo and his mid-season Ducati renaissance, but factory team-mate Andrea Dovizioso served a timely reminder of his race-day potential by topping MotoGP morning warm-up at the Circuit of Catalunya.
Rossi forecasts 'strange, unpredictable' race
Sunday's Catalunya MotoGP could become a 'strange, strategic and unpredictable' race.
Vinales plots to eradicate early lap woes
It may not have been the position he had hoped for, but Maverick Viñales appeared content to have qualified fourth for Sunday’s MotoGP outing at the Grand Prix of Catalunya. Furthermore, he has a plan to address his struggles in the early laps of premier class races.
Lorenzo ‘feeling great, better than Mugello’
As if his performance throughout Saturday wasn’t enough, Jorge Lorenzo’s words, spoken in the wake of securing a first MotoGP pole position for Ducati at the Circuit of Catalunya, will surely serve as a warning to his rivals hoping to challenge the Majorcan on Sunday.
Marquez: The saves get better and better!
An eventful Saturday for Marc Marquez ended with the reigning world champion just missing out on pole position for his home Catalunya MotoGP. The Repsol Honda star began the day with an FP3 fall, leaving him outside the top ten and forcing an appearance in Qualifying 1.
Crutchlow: Marc's saves make us look like idiots!
Cal Crutchlow's Catalunya MotoGP qualifying came to a premature end when he fell from his LCR Honda through the quick Turn 13.
Front row Dovizioso pondering victory challenge
Andrea Dovizioso has admitted he remains unsure whether he will be capable of challenging team-mate Jorge Lorenzo for victory during the Grand Prix of Catalunya on Sunday, after qualifying on the front row for the first time in 2018.
Form man Lorenzo seals pole at Catalunya
Jorge Lorenzo has claimed pole for the Catalunya MotoGP as the Spaniard’s rich vein of form on the factory Ducati continues.