2018

Free Practice (2) results from the Qatar Moto3 Grand Prix, round 1 of 19.

World Superbike organisers have confirmed the race weekend schedule for the 2018 British round while there will be no speculated third race at Donginton Park.

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Fresh from “probably the best test of my life” at this track, Andrea Dovizioso carried his preseason form into the first round of 2018 by topping MotoGP FP1 at Qatar.

Free Practice (1) results from the Qatar Moto2 Grand Prix, round 1 of 19.

Free Practice (1) results from the Qatar Moto3 Grand Prix, round 1 of 19.

Romain Grosjean says he hopes the Halo cockpit protector is the first stage in the transition to finding a better solution to increase safety in Formula 1.

Yamaha’s managing director Lin Jarvis has stated the principle reasons behind extending Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP contract for a further two years is “because of everything he brings to the sport and the team," while adding he in convinced the 39-year old remains an “absolutely top rider

Valtteri Bottas concedes Mercedes is unsure of its true one-lap pace in qualifying having opted against any pure pace runs during 2018 Formula 1 pre-season testing.

2018 is a high-stakes season for Danilo Petrucci, who has the best chance of his MotoGP career but also the biggest pressure. Despite four podiums last season, the Italian knows this will be his final year at the Pramac team.

Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP rivals have given their reaction to his new two-year deal to stay with Yamaha until at least the end of the 2020 season.

Andrea Dovizioso says he predicts his entire Ducati package to be more competitive than last season and believes it is more realistic to target the MotoGP world title this year compared to 2017.

Marc Marquez has clashed with Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi over the MotoGP tyre ‘freeze’ set to be introduced by Michelin for 2018 with the reigning world champion asking for more “flexibility” from the French tyre manufacturer.

Valentino Rossi has revealed the process he went through with Movistar Yamaha to agree his new two-year contract with the team which guarantees the nine-time world champion will stay in MotoGP until at least the end of 2020.

Valentino Rossi will remain in MotoGP until at least the age of 41, after agreeing a new two-year contract with the factory Yamaha team.

Sergio Perez acknowledges he will need to perform at his best during the upcoming 2018 Formula 1 season if he is to earn a move up the grid for 2019.

Recent McLaren Formula 1 junior Nyck de Vries will make his FIA World Endurance Championship debut later this year after being named as part of Racing Team Nederland's line-up for the upcoming season.

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed that some new, low kerbs will be added at the Circuit of The Americas following the controversy surrounding Max Verstappen's exceeding of track limits at the end of last year's race.

Marcus Ericsson is confident Alfa Romeo Sauber’s improvements over the winter will allow the team to move into Formula 1’s midfield pack. 

FIA President Jean Todt has blasted the current financial climate in Formula 1 by stating its unacceptable to see the majority of teams “struggling to survive” and is eager to usher in positive change.

Contract delays scuppered Kevin Magnussen’s hopes of securing a drive with Rolex 24 at Daytona race-winning outfit Action Express Racing. 

John McPhee has stated his aim for 2018 is to be regularly among the podium places and challenging for race wins as he prepares for his sixth season in the Moto3 class.

Exactly half of the 24 riders on this's MotoGP grid have already won at least one grand prix world championship, equalling the previous record during the 2015 season. Those twelve riders (who have won 32 world championships titles between them, a new record for a MotoGP grid) are:

Valentino Rossi has underlined his Movistar Yamaha’s focus for a continued development push with the 2018 YZR-M1.