Petrucci wants to avoid becoming Dovizioso’s “enemy”
Newly-promoted factory Ducati MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci says he wants to avoid the strained relationship his predecessor Jorge Lorenzo had with Andrea Dovizioso.
Lorenzo "very close" to retiring before Honda deal
Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo has admitted he was "very close" to retiring before he sealed a deal with Honda.
Iannone says his feedback took Aprilia "by surprise"
Aprilia MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone believes the feedback he has provided the Italian manufacturer in the 2018 post-season tests has "taken it a bit by surprise".
Rossi sweeps Monza Rally Show for seventh win
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has claimed his seventh victory in the Monza Rally Show, sweeping all nine stages of the event's 2018 edition.
Lorenzo feels he sped up Ducati progress
Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo believes he sped up Ducati's progress in the premier-class in his two years with the Italian manufacturer.
Tech 3 will "double or triple" KTM development rate
KTM rider Pol Espargaro believes the addition of Tech 3 to the Austrian manufacturer's MotoGP stable will allow it to “double or triple” its development rate.
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Tech 3 will "double or triple" KTM development rate
KTM rider Pol Espargaro believes the addition of Tech 3 to the Austrian manufacturer's MotoGP stable will allow it to “double or triple” its development rate.
MotoGP changes rule for split rider/bike finishes
MotoGP and its support grand prix racing categories will introduce a new rule on how to classify riders who finish a race separated from their bikes.
Marquez undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder on Tuesday.
KTM gets Honda's blessing for early Pedrosa test
Dani Pedrosa will make his first MotoGP test outing on a KTM later this month after obtaining permission from Honda, which still has the Spaniard under contract.
Rossi: Hamilton must visit my Ranch after Superbike run
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi says Lewis Hamilton "has to" visit his Ranch in Italy following the five-time Formula 1 champion's recent Jerez Superbike outing.
Gallery: Rossi, Morbidelli win the '100km del Campioni'
Check out all the best photos from last weekend's '100km del Campioni', held at MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi's ranch in Tavullia, Italy.
Dovizioso hails best winter tests of Ducati career
Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso has described this year’s post-season tests at Valencia and Jerez as the best he has experienced since joining the Italian manufacturer.
Autosport Awards: Marquez earns TATA Rider honors
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez remains unbeaten in the Autosport Awards' Rider of the Year category presented by Tata Communications.
Rookie Quartararo “felt fast” on final MotoGP test day
MotoGP rookie Fabio Quartararo says he “felt fast” as he managed to get within a second of the pace on the final test day of 2018 at Jerez.
Injured Lorenzo set for another surgery
Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo will undergo his second surgery in just over a month on Monday to address discomfort in his right foot, having injured it in the Aragon race in September.
Bagnaia eyes rookie honours after strong Jerez test
Pramac Ducati MotoGP newcomer Francesco Bagnaia says he is targeting top rookie honours in 2019 after ending Jerez post-season testing inside the top 10.
Yamaha now strong enough to win the title - Vinales
Maverick Vinales believes that Yamaha is strong enough to be able to fight for the 2019 MotoGP title based on his experience of this week's Jerez test.
Marquez: Honda "in a good place" after Jerez test
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says Honda is "in a good place" following "one of the best days of the pre-season" on the final test day of 2018 at Jerez.
Rossi splits with rider coach Cadalora
Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi has parted ways with rider coach Luca Cadalora following the 2018 campaign.
Nakagami heads Marquez on final test day of 2018
LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami topped the final day of MotoGP testing of 2018 at Jerez, edging out Honda stablemate Marc Marquez by just 0.025 seconds.
Gallery: The best images from Jerez testing
This week’s group test at Jerez was the final on-track running for MotoGP for 2018. Here are the best pictures, including some old faces in new places!
Crutchlow's bike a "really big improvement" for Nakagami
Takaaki Nakagami says that the 2018-spec Honda MotoGP bike used by Cal Crutchlow this season is a "really big improvement" compared to the bike he has used this year.
Zarco "more in control" during second KTM test
New KTM MotoGP rider Johann Zarco feels he was "more in control" on the opening day of the final test of 2018 at Jerez compared to the previous test at Valencia.
Dovizioso in "big pain" after Jerez test crash
Andrea Dovizioso says he is in "big pain" after his crash during the first day of the Jerez post-season MotoGP test and isn't certain of riding on Thursday.
Rossi warns '19 Yamaha "not the improvement we need"
Valentino Rossi says the developments Yamaha brought for the Valencia and Jerez MotoGP post-season tests are not good enough to fight for victories.
Petrucci leads Ducati 1-2 on first Jerez test day
New factory Ducati MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci set the pace on the penultimate test day of 2018 at Jerez ahead of teammate Andrea Dovizioso.
Ferrari man Rivola joins Aprilia MotoGP team
Massimo Rivola, the head of the Ferrari Driver Academy, is leaving the Italian Formula 1 team to join the Aprilia MotoGP squad.
Espargaro to skip Jerez test due to gastritis
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro will skip the last MotoGP test of the year due to being hospitalised with gastritis, and will be replaced by 2018 test rider Matteo Baiocco.
Petronas’ quest to emulate its F1 success in MotoGP
After agreeing a deal to sponsor Yamaha’s new satellite MotoGP team, Petronas is aiming to emulate the success it has enjoyed in Formula 1 with Mercedes.
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The MotoGP starting grid for the Valencia GP at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit
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