2018
2018 Moto3 Austria - Free Practice (1) Results
Free Practice (1) results from the Austria Moto3 Grand Prix, round 11 of 19.
Rossi against ‘risky’ Yamaha changes
Valentino Rossi believes his Movistar Yamaha team is following its best development plan to solve its acceleration issues and is against any radical set-up swings in the hope of finding quicker fixes.
Redding ‘closer’ to future call as multiple options remain
Scott Redding says the latest deadline on making a final decision on his future will be at his home race the British MotoGP but hints the call could come earlier as he weighs up his options.
MotoGP riders draw dream circuits!
The pre-event press conference for the Austrian MotoGP saw Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, Bradley Smith and Miguel Oliveira asked to draw their dream circuits - and this is what they came up with (above).
Austrian MotoGP: Vinales, Forcada can 'keep working, pushing'
Maverick Vinales insists he and crew chief Ramon Forcada can continue to work effectively together until the end of the 2018 MotoGP season.
MotoGP: Aleix: Pol 'very lucky', spinal cord inflamed
Aleix Espargaro visited his injured younger brother Pol in hospital during the brief break between the Czech and Austrian MotoGPs.
Lorenzo in ‘best possible shape’ for Austria attack
Jorge Lorenzo feels his pace with Ducati puts him in the ‘best possible shape’ to target victory at the Austrian MotoGP after narrowly missing out to team-mate Andrea Dovizioso last weekend in Brno.
Marquez hints at ‘something interesting’ uncovered from Brno test
Marc Marquez is eager to continue the development work he ran for Repsol Honda at the Brno test last Monday having found ‘something interesting’ ahead of the Austrian MotoGP round.
BTCC: Neal focused on Rockingham after Diamond Double success
Honda driver Matt Neal sets his focus on the business end of the 2018 British Touring Car Championship season, starting with this weekend's seventh round at Rockingham.
MotoGP engine maps: When less is more
MotoGP riders have a choice of engine maps which they can switch between, via a handlebar buttons, during a race.
Dovizioso: MotoGP championship picture changes nothing
Andrea Dovizioso says his significant MotoGP world championship points deficit to leader Marc Marquez changes nothing about his approach to each race as he looks to maintain momentum from a much-needed win in Brno last time out.
Pierre Gasly Q&A: "I’m the first piece in the Honda relationship"
Pierre Gasly chats about how his first full season in Formula 1 has been a long time coming, being a key figure in the burgeoning Red Bull and Honda relationship and how solely focusing on himself has paid off.
Red Bull unlikely to sign ‘chaotic’ Alonso for F1 2019 - Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has poured cold water over speculation Fernando Alonso could join the team as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement.
F1 2018 half term grades: Who's leading the way at the half way stage?
It's that time of year again to take stock and evaluate who has performed and who is in need of improving, with F1 drivers and teams currently enjoying the annual summer break.
Honda eager to expand World Superbike efforts
Honda’s WorldSBK operations manager Chris Pike is keen to see the Japanese manufacturer’s involvement in the series increase for 2019 while laying out the extensive development plan ahead.
Horner: Ricciardo's fear of support role to Verstappen key to RBR exit
Red Bull team principal believes Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave the Formula 1 team was influenced by a fear of playing a support role to Max Verstappen.
Allison explains ‘small margins’ between Mercedes, Ferrari
Mercedes technical director James Allison has opened up on the ‘small margins’ between Formula 1 world title rivals both in terms of on-track performance and the off-track developments at Mercedes and Ferrari.
BTCC Rockingham: Ollie Pidgley to make BTCC debut with Team HARD
Ollie Pidgley will make his British Touring Car Championship debut at this weekend's Rockingham meeting after agreeing a deal to contest the remainder of the 2018 season with Team HARD.
MotoGP: 'Unfinished business' driving Smith's 2019 decisions
Bradley Smith's early summer announcement that he was contemplating retirement sent tongues wagging, but also set his mind in motion. Is this really what I want?
Why Ricciardo’s shock exit has left Red Bull with a big conundrum
Daniel Ricciardo’s shock bombshell to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2019 has left the Milton Keynes-based squad with a dilemma over which direction it opts to take with its Formula 1 driver line-up.
MotoGP: 'Marquez talent, Lorenzo practice, Pedrosa 'classical' lines'
Former 250GP title runner-up Fonsi Nieto has joined the growing band of ex-racer now employed as rider coaches by MotoGP teams. In the Spaniard's case he provides trackside feedback for the Alma Pramac Ducati team of Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller.
Moto3: John McPhee to SIC?
John McPhee tipped to join the SIC team for the 2019 Moto3 world championship.
Valentino Rossi: Austria circuit never very positive for us
Valentino Rossi is hopeful progress gained from the Brno test can be used to turnaround his recent fortunes at the Red Bull Ring which hosts the Austrian MotoGP.
Vinales ‘fine’ to return after missing Brno test
Maverick Vinales has reported he’s fully fit to take on the Austria GP having sat out Monday’s Brno test following his heavy opening lap collision last weeknd.