2018

Fernando Alonso believes it is wrong to think that Formula 1 has failed him by not allowing him to race in a competitive car in recent years, stressing the move to quit the sport at the end of the year was entirely his decision.

Sandro Cortese holds a five-point lead over Jules Cluzel heading into the title decider…

Valentino Rossi is confident Yamaha can leave its troubles behind this weekend and challenge for the podium at Phillip Island in Australia.

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Valtteri Bottas feels he could have been fighting “flat-out for the championship” against Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton without the “joke” bad luck he suffered early in 2018.

MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb has explained the reasoning behind Freddie Spencer’s appointment as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for 2019, stating the respect commanded by the American will compliment the experience and understanding of racing incidents that he brings to the role.

Sandro Cortese holds a five-point lead over Jules Cluzel heading into the title decider…

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Lucas Mahias has been reinstated as winner of the Portimao World Supersport race, following an appeal.

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The Haas Formula 1 team has announced a “multi-year” agreement with Rich Energy to become the American squad’s new title sponsor from 2019.

Alvaro Bautista says he’s relishing the prospect of uncovering what Ducati’s GP18 bike provides compared to his usual GP17 aside from more engine power as he prepares to step-in for the injured Jorge Lorenzo.

Not even visiting a personal favourite that suited his bike in the past is a guarantee of a positive weekend, according to Aleix Espargaro, who will have a new Aprilia RS-GP at his disposal for the MotoGP outing at Phillip Island.

Max Verstappen says the rate of progress made by Honda this season has made him “very excited” for Red Bull’s 2019 Formula 1 prospects.

Andrea Dovizioso believes he and Ducati are in the perfect moment to attack the manufacturer’s bogey MotoGP track to assess just how strong the GP18 is, providing the chance to “go into the winter with some clear ideas” regarding fine-tuning development.

Both Red Bull KTM riders Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro see Phillip Island as their best shot ar a strong result to end 2018 given the team’s impressive pace both in last year’s race and in previous tests.

Cal Crutchlow says he has momentum on his side as he bids to follow up his runner-up finish in Japan with another podium this weekend at Phillip Island.

Lewis Hamilton believes there are still “fundamental issues” in Formula 1 despite enjoying a three-way battle for the lead at the United States Grand Prix.

After enduring another frustrating race last time out at Motegi, Maverick Vinales concedes answers to his problems with the 2018 Movistar Yamaha are unlikely to be found as he prepares for a favoured circuit at Phillip Island.

Jorge Lorenzo has undergone a successful operation on his left wrist and is aiming to return to MotoGP action for Ducati at next weekend’s Malaysian round.

Five-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez feels he is in ‘one of the best moments’ of his career with Honda.

Alberto Puig's memorable debut season as Repsol Honda team manager reached its biggest high in Japan last weekend when Marc Marquez wrapped up his latest riders' title with victory in front of the factory bosses.

Andrea Dovizioso's Motegi error means Valentino Rossi is now just nine-points behind the Ducati rider heading into this weekend's Australian MotoGP.

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