Marc Marquez, Honda MotoGP Misano
Marc Marquez, Honda MotoGP Misano

Aragon MotoGP - Riders face the media as Marc Marquez returns - As it happened!

Out of action since Mugello, eight-time world champion Marc Marquez will make his return to competitive action at this weekend's Aragon MotoGP.

Francesco Bagnaia will look to continue his stunning run of form this weekend as he goes in search of a fifth consecutive victory and his second in succession at Aragon. 

Marquez was part of a six-rider line-up for the Aragon MotoGP pre-event press conference, as he alluded to the upcoming triple-header potentially posing a porblem to him completing all three rounds. 

Crash.net will bring you all the latest news and live updates throughout the Aragon MotoGP weekend. 

15 Sep 2022
15:44
Miller in awe of Bagnaia's form!

"It's not only four [wins]! He's had how many wins this year, six? That says it all. He's in phenomenal form at the moment, as he was this time last year.

"He seems to be able to shift it up a gear when everyone else start shifting up a gear. It's awesome to watch and it's great to be in the garage to witness it. 

"It's very similar to what he was able to do in Moto2 which was be there week-in-week-out."

Jack Miller, Francesco Bagnaia, MotoGP, San Marino MotoGP, 3 September
Jack Miller, Francesco Bagnaia, MotoGP, San Marino MotoGP, 3 September

15:37
Jack Miller on whether Marc Marquez is a podium threat in Aragon

"Yeah I think so. If we know Marc Marquez around Aragon - actually watching the 2019 race back you [could] have said he would of won the race one-handed and he nearly did last year. 

"I think he'll be there this weekend. He wouldn't come back, especially to this track if he didn't believe he could." 

Jack
Jack

13:38
Nakagami 'happy' for another chance in MotoGP

"At least one more year so I'm pretty happy. I'm very thankful for another opportunity. Same team, same chief crew and I'm really, really excited of course. 

"But we need to [have] a competitive season but let's try to finish [this] season in the best possible way. 

What about staying behind 2023 if performances improve?

"To be hoenst I don't know. Honda still says it has not decided and it depends on both sides with the results. 

"I'm happy with another chance because it was a very difficult moment with [the situation being] a maybe yes or no. It depended on my results, the plan with Ai Ogura, but of course, I take the opportunity." 

Takaaki Nakagami, MotoGP, Aragon MotoGP 15 September
Takaaki Nakagami, MotoGP, Aragon MotoGP 15 September

13:20
'Maybe a 998' Ducati for Bezzecchi in 2023...

Bezzecchi speaking about the confirmed news of him staying with Mooney VR46 in 2023: "I already knew from last year that I was [staying with Mooney VR46], but it was a surpise for all of you [laughs].

"First of all it's important for me to stay with the same crew because my team will remain completely the same. This is very important for me because I have a very good relationship with everyone and I like to have this feeling with everyone when I come to the races." 

Asked about what bike spec he will be on, Bezzecchi added: "I think it will be a Ducati [jokes Bezzecchi] but the model [spec] I don't know. Maybe it will be a 998 [laughs]. Still I don't know. I do not think about this."

Marco Bezzecchi, MotoGP race, San Marino MotoGP, 4 September
Marco Bezzecchi, MotoGP race, San Marino MotoGP, 4 September

13:05
Oliveira speaks to the media!

Miguel Oliveira ahead of the Aragon MotoGP: "Results have been quite okay in Aragon the last few years, so we just hope can start the weekend in the right way, understand where we can make the bike fast.

"This track has very low grip so we need to make the tyres work, that's number 1. Then we have to make it work over a long distance. Aragon is a very long track. It has a lot fo time where you are on the banking." 

Miguel Oliveira , San Marino MotoGP. 1 September
Miguel Oliveira , San Marino MotoGP. 1 September

12:28
Can Quartararo break Bagnaia's win streak in Aragon?

The reigning MotoGP champion expects another difficult round in Aragon but says 'I want to make it a great race'. 

Fabio Quartararo, MotoGP, San Marino MotoGP, 3 September
Fabio Quartararo, MotoGP, San Marino MotoGP, 3 September

11:48
Rodrigo ends his racing career at the age of 25

Gabriel Rodrigo has called time on his racing career in a shock announcement. The Argentine rider is just 25 years of age. 

Gabriel Rodrigo, Moto2, Qatar MotoGP, 4 March
Gabriel Rodrigo, Moto2, Qatar MotoGP, 4 March

11:21
Gerloff moves to BMW

Another big name in the WorldSBK paddock has moved teams with Garrett Gerloff joining BMW for 2023. 

Garrett Gerloff, French WorldSBK, 11 September
Garrett Gerloff, French WorldSBK, 11 September

11:17
Gardner joins WorldSBK for 2023!

If case you missed the news, Remy Gardner will swap MotoGP for WorldSBK in 2023.

Remy Gardner, MotoGP race, Austrian MotoGP, 21 August
Remy Gardner, MotoGP race, Austrian MotoGP, 21 August

11:15

Good morning and welcome to media day for the Aragon MotoGP. Crash.net will bring you the latest news throughout the day and indeed the entire weekend. 

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