MotoGP Features
In-depth MotoGP features and MotoGP exclusive articles from Crash.

Styrian MotoGP: Yamaha: Why Vinales used 'standard' brakes
Valentino Rossi, Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli switched over to an evolution Brembo front braking system, after overheating problems at the opening Red Bull Ring MotoGP round.

Styria MotoGP, Austria: Yamaha withdraws engine request, 'can manage'
Yamaha has withdrawn its request to replace valves on its 2020 MotoGP engines, saying it was unable to provide the documents requested and now knows how to manage the situation for the remainder of the season.

Austrian MotoGP - The Winners and Losers
We won't be forgetting the 2020 Austrian MotoGP in a hurry... but who came away as the weekend's big winners and who lost out?

Austrian MotoGP: Rivals react to Dovizioso-Ducati split
Some of Andrea Dovizioso's MotoGP rivals were unsurprisingly asked for their opinions following Saturday's surprise news that the Italian has decided to end the uncertainty over his Ducati future by informing the factory that he will not continue at the team in 2021.

Austrian MotoGP Preview: KTM's time to shine, now or never for Ducati
We're still recovering from the Czech Republic MotoGP but we're now straight into the Austrian MotoGP, the newly victorious KTM's home venue...

KTM's Pit Beirer: 'We started in MotoGP with nothing'
Rookie Brad Binder made history for KTM with a stunning debut victory, from seventh on the grid, in last Sunday's Czech Republic MotoGP.

Czech Republic MotoGP: The Winners & Losers
It's fair to say not even the most ambitious of scriptwriters could have plotted a more remarkable set of results in the Czech Republic MotoGP... but who in particular stood out and who was left scratching their heads?

Brno MotoGP: Will the 'Rossi-style' Yamaha work at Brno?
Valentino Rossi and his Monster Yamaha crew 'pushed hard' to go their own way with bike set-up, before ending the Italian's 17-race podium drought at Andalucia last weekend. Rossi had been caught in a Catch-22 situation heading in to round two.

Andalucia MotoGP: Who improved going back-to-back at Jerez?
What changed during MotoGP's first-ever back-to-back races at the same (Jerez) circuit?

Andalucia MotoGP - The winners... and the losers
Fabio Quartararo may have repeated victory but it was a different story for others in the Andalucia MotoGP - here are the winners and losers...

Andalucia MotoGP: Yamaha engine situation 'cause for concern'
Celebrations for Yamaha's first MotoGP 1-2-3 finish since Australia 2014 at Jerez on Sunday were tinged with concern at having already 'lost' three engines.

Jerez MotoGP: Ducati ride-height system helps 'attacking, defending'
While other manufacturers are now introducing their own holeshot devices for one-off use at the start of a MotoGP race, Ducati's ride-height system remains a step clear by also being operational on other parts of the track.

Morbidelli talks new MotoGP contract, 2020 goals, future team-mate…
On the eve of his return to a MotoGP bike during Official testing at Jerez on Wednesday, ahead of this weekend's Spanish season-opener, Franco Morbidelli spoke about his contract extension with Petronas Yamaha, goals for this season and the prospect of VR46 mentor Valentino Rossi being his future

2020 'psychological war', will crown 'real' MotoGP champion
What the disrupted 2020 MotoGP season lacks in number of events will be more than made up for by the gruelling back-to-back schedule, with a 'real champion' ultimately crowned.

'That was how Danilo got the job at KTM…'
Tech3 and KTM sprang a surprise by announcing that 2021 star-signing Danilo Petrucci would race at the French squad rather than the Official team.

Quiz: How well do you know Valentino Rossi?
Crash.net's latest weekend quiz tests your knowledge of seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi. You'll be shown seven questions about the Italian and asked to choose the correct answer from the options provided. To play quiz, simply click below:

MotoGP 2020: Cornering comparison
After taking a look at three of MotoGP's recent world champions - Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez – pictured at the same corner during various stages of their careers, our latest animation focuses only on the 2020 grid.

Mission Control: 'MotoGP shouldn't go in F1's direction'
With trackside staff restricted for closed-door MotoGP races, might the manufacturers put those unable to work at the circuit - or indeed other additional staff - into a 'remote' race weekend role?

MotoGP should 'pack all the negatives into this year'
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented level of disruption to this year's MotoGP World Championship season. The resulting financial consequences have also forced much of the paddock into 'survival mode' until racing can restart.

MotoGP Quiz: 'Who said what?'
Crash.net's latest weekend quiz tests your knowledge of some 500cc/MotoGP quotes, past and present. You'll be shown seven quotes and simply asked to identify the rider who said them, from the options provided. To play our latest quiz, MotoGP 'who said what?', simply click below:

KTM: Lockdown for bodies, not for brains…
It might be an exaggeration to say that the recent lockdown will result in a surge of MotoGP innovation. But KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer is sure the time spent by his engineers at home was far from wasted. In other words, you can lockdown the bodies, but not the brains.

Marc Marquez: Cornering through time
Marc Marquez has taken MotoGP by storm since his arrival in the premier-class in 2013.

Suzuki: No Plan B for 2021 MotoGP line-up
Suzuki team manager Davide Brivio insists the factory never wavered from its strategy to retain both Alex Rins and Joan Mir for the next two seasons.

How often would a short season have changed the MotoGP title outcome?
The MotoGP World Championship planned to hold its biggest ever 20-round season in 2020.