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Mackenzie: It's where I've always wanted to race
"It was a no-brainer really. I understand it's a big step. But it's what I want to do at the end of the day so why not do it now? I'll try and learn as fast as I can" - Tarran Mackenzie
French MotoGP - Press Conference LIVE!
Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa, Johann Zarco, Jorge Lorenzo and Loris Baz are all attending the pre-event press conference for this weekend's French MotoGP.
Suter 500 'could match MotoGP times'
"I think if you put Marquez on it he'd do a 1m 39"- Eskil Suter.
PICTURES: The clash that cost Miller 1000 Euros
Jack Miller makes his feelings known after being taken out by Alvaro Bautista...
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.
Casey Stoner's next test in Barcelona
Casey Stoner set for first Ducati test since start of 2017 MotoGP season.
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.
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.
'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.
Pedrosa pips Marquez for Jerez pole
Dani Pedrosa takes pole position for the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, despite Marc Marquez following in his wheeltracks.
Crutchlow: Ducati saving every drop of fuel
"They crawl to the grid trying to save every drop"
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.
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.
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
Michelin target Jerez improvements
"Jerez is one of the tracks that we are targeting for improvements this season"
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.
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"
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"
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"
Rossi: 'The problem is 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.
Race Director explains 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.