Gossip: Marquez names SEVEN MotoGP title contenders

- Marc Marquez puts the factory Honda, Yamaha and Ducati riders as title contenders as well as a satellite Tech 3 Yamaha rider Johann Zarco (Marca)

- Ducati Corse manager Gigi Dall’Igna has hinted a MotoGP-derived bike fairing will be introduced on to its factory World Superbike squad from the second round in Thailand (GPone)

- Dani Pedrosa opens up on his existing contract situation at Repsol Honda with is current deal set to expire at the end of 2018 (AS)

- After four months recovery from two different surgeries Stefan Bradl is still suffering with his injured right wrist despite taking on Honda test rider duties in Malaysia (Speedweek)

- Repsol Honda riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa go indoor sky diving at a media event in Madrid (Crash.net)