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Ducati boss questioned if he’ll keep Enea Bastianini, despite injury, for 2024
Enea Bastianini’s seat with the factory Ducati team is not at risk for next year, says Paolo Ciabatti who was asked about his injured rider.
Pedro Acosta’s hope for 2024 KTM seat depends on Pol Espargaro’s recovery
Pedro Acosta’s only hope to be promoted into MotoGP with KTM is reportedly dependent on whether Pol Espargaro can get back to his best after his injuries.
Valentino Rossi lists his fiercest MotoGP rivals - but ignores one name
Valentino Rossi opted to leave Marc Marquez out when asked to name his nastiest MotoGP rivalries.
Honda wait for Moto2’s Ai Ogura to “wake up” before deciding Takaaki Nakagami’s fate for 2024
Takaaki Nakagami’s seat in MotoGP for 2024 is reportedly being considered by Honda.
Tony Arbolino eyed up by Ducati, but “not obsessed” with MotoGP
After Marco Bezzecchi, Enea Bastianini, Luca Marini and Fabio Di Giannantonio, Moto2 series leader Tony Arbolino could be next to step up to MotoGP with Ducati.
‘We joke about creating an oil for each MotoGP rider!’
After using a variety of fuels and lubricants in recent years, KTM joined forces with Mobil 1 for the 2023 MotoGP season.
2024 MotoGP calendar ‘better, less intense’, Sprints for all ‘principle’
Qatar’s request to move its season-opening MotoGP round plus the late arrival of India were among the factors for this year’s off-balance world championship calendar.
MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi to Pramac “wouldn’t make me happy”, satellite team salary “not fair”, says Alessio Salucci
Alessio ‘Uccio’ Salucci, Team Manager of the Mooney VR46 Ducati MotoGP team, claims Marco Bezzecchi should be paid the same salary and given a bike identical to that of a factory rider.
Keith Huewen: A shame MotoGP missed out on Toprak, like Rea
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s WorldSBK switch from Yamaha to BMW was among the topics on this week’s packed Crash.net MotoGP podcast featuring Keith Huewen.
Mir: Yamaha? At Suzuki, more power made other weak points...
If Joan Mir and Alex Rins had repeated their 2022 Suzuki MotoGP lap times at Le Mans, they would have qualified fourth and fifth on this year's French Grand Prix grid.
2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed announces its biggest MotoGP line-up
Four current MotoGP teams, plus Moto2 star Jake Dixon and ten MotoGP Legends will form the sport’s ‘biggest-ever celebration’ at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Luca Marini diagnosed with wrist injury from Le Mans MotoGP impact
Further medical checks have revealed that Luca Marini suffered an injury to the right wrist trapezium bone during his dramatic French MotoGP impact with Alex Marquez.
Enea Bastianini ‘back in action’ on a Superbike at Mugello
Enea Bastianini has stepped up preparations for a second attempt at returning from the fractured shoulder he sustained in the Portimao MotoGP season-opener.
Paolo Simoncelli: What if Marc Marquez had been involved?
Paolo Simoncelli has taken aim at Marc Marquez’s detractors during the latest edition of his blog, hailing the six-time MotoGP champion’s performance on his return from injury.
MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi: “It’s difficult to have friends in MotoGP”
Although his relationship with MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia is a strong one, Marco Bezzecchi says it’s difficult to maintain that level of friendship when racing together.
MotoGP: Herve Poncharal: Persistent rumours of Acosta replacing Fernandez “sad, it annoys me”
Herve Poncharal says rumours of Augusto Fernandez losing his seat to Pedro Acosta in 2024 ‘annoy me’ following the MotoGP rookie’s best round of the year at Le Mans.
Tony Arbolino is “number one candidate to replace” Fabio di Giannantonio in MotoGP for 2024
Fabio di Giannantonio’s place in MotoGP next season is reportedly threatened by Tony Arbolino.
Even if Yamaha ditch Franco Morbidelli, he has one more option to stay in MotoGP
The future of several MotoGP riders heading into next season appears to hinge on Franco Morbidelli, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Ducati confirm that Francesco Bagnaia has fractured an ankle
Francesco Bagnaia has suffered a fractured ankle - but is should not keep him out of the Italian MotoGP.
Ducati major changes in 2024? Johann Zarco’s seat threatened, Marco Bezzecchi tug-of-war
Johann Zarco could reportedly be “sacrificed” by Ducati to prioritise keeping Marco Bezzecchi next year.
Top Yamaha chief assures Fabio Quartararo: “We’re following your recommendations”
Fabio Quartararo has been told that Yamaha are using his feedback to fuel development for their troublesome bike.
Pedro Acosta’s ultimatum to KTM for 2024 MotoGP rider line-up? “If not orange, then maybe red…”
Pedro Acosta wants to stick with KTM when he steps up into MotoGP - but has reminded them that Ducati could be an option, if they don’t give him a shot.
Explained: Jorge Martin’s exit clause - and his Ducati/Yamaha choice
Jorge Martin reportedly has a clause in his contract with Ducati which could facilitate a move to Yamaha - but he has doubts about whether to do so.
Pol Espargaro admits considering retiring after crash - but is plotting comeback
There was a time recently when Pol Espargaro felt like retirement was the best option after his terrible crash at Portimao.