2018

Andrea Dovizioso says being able to fight for victory at the past three rounds puts him in a strong position to attack for the MotoGP world championship as second place at Mugello behind Ducati teammate Jorge Lorenzo helps him kick-start his campaign.

Valentino Rossi says he won’t focus on a potential MotoGP world championship challenge until he can be in regular contention for race wins despite moving up to second in the riders’ standings.

Riders' World Championship:

Lorenzo takes his first Ducati victory with a dominant victory over team-mate Dovizioso in the factory's home Italian MotoGP at Mugello. Pole starter Rossi completes the podium in third. World championship leader Marc Marquez fell early in the race, rejoining to finish 16th...

Full Italian MotoGP race results from Mugello

Miguel Oliveira took his first win of the season in a tight Italian Moto2 Grand Prix

Race results from the 2018 Italian Moto2 Grand Prix, round 6 of 19.

Jorge Martin converted his pole to victory in the Moto3 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

Renault is optimistic its power unit upgrade will deliver vital performance gains to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, while the works team will also introduce new aerodynamic and mechanical updates at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Race results from the 2018 Italian Moto3 Grand Prix, round 6 of 19.

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says the Friday drivers’ briefings are starting to not hold “any value” as drivers continue to inform him of any issues directly which could trigger a shake-up to the meetings.

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Johann Zarco was left disappointed on Saturday afternoon as he was unable to challenge for a top three place in MotoGP qualifying at Mugello, bringing an end his nine-race run of qualifying on the front row.

Andrea Iannone is bracing for a tough home race at Mugello due to his Suzuki’s top speed deficit to its rivals despite producing promising race pace.

A lap time cancellation for marginally exceeding track limits in Qualifying denied Cal Crutchlow a place on the second row of Sunday's Italian MotoGP grid.

Jack Miller knows a thing or two about lucky escapes. Following his terrifying impact with a trackside barrier at Le Mans a year ago, the Australian recalled another near miss at Mugello, after impacting a tyre wall in MotoGP FP3.

Valentino Rossi has conceded his first MotoGP pole position for over a year was a surprise for his Movistar Yamaha squad as he explains how “something old” unlocked a turnaround in performance at Mugello.

Bradley Smith could call time on his racing career at the end of this season. The Englishman will leave the factory KTM team after November's Valencia finale and, if an alternative MotoGP seat does not become available, is prepared to 'close the chapter and step away.'

Andrea Dovizioso says he's “on top” with his race pace but won’t change his approach to the Italian MotoGP despite the championship deficit to leader Marc Marquez.

After dominating the unofficial timesheets during a recent private MotoGP test at Mugello, Marc Marquez began the Italian Grand Prix weekend as the rider to beat.

Maverick Vinales says a dashboard message sent by his Movistar Yamaha squad alerted him to Tito Rabat taking a tow off him as he edged through the first qualifying session to set-up his front row charge.

Jorge Lorenzo’s future at Ducati may look uncertain at best but the Spanish rider says he’s discovered new confidence with his GP18 thanks to fuel tank modifications that have been introduced at Mugello.

Michael Dunlop gave Tyco BMW an emotional victory in today’s RST Superbike race, the opening race of the 2018 Isle of Man, with the Ulsterman taking over the lead on lap four after long time leader Dean Harrison retired at Sulby Crossroads.

Rossi takes a home pole position for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello with a new lap record. Lorenzo and Vinales to complete Sunday's fornt row.