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Injured Enea Bastianini considers pulling out of Spanish MotoGP | Francesco Bagnaia: “I am struggling”
Enea Bastianini admitted he might be forced to pull out of the Spanish MotoGP on Saturday due to the pain he is still feeling.
MotoGP Jerez: ‘Not beautiful, but effective!' - Old school Aleix Espargaro fastest for Aprilia
Aleix Espargaro defied scorching afternoon temperatures at Jerez to lead an Aprilia one-two in Friday practice for the Spanish MotoGP.
Dani Pedrosa stunned by his own speed at Spanish MotoGP: “I never expected it!”
Dani Pedrosa looked up and saw ‘P1’ next to his name. It had been a while…
Marc Marquez’s complex injury, the screws in his hand, the hidden danger, explained by his surgeon
Marc Marquez suffered a “Bennett fracture” to his hand - a seemingly simple, but potentially very dangerous injury, his surgeon has said.
MotoGP Jerez: Aleix Espargaro leaves it late to deny Maverick Vinales, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo in Q1
Aleix Espargaro left it late to claim top spot ahead of factory Aprilia teammate Maverick Vinales, although several big names including the last two MotoGP champions failed to secure a top ten spot.
MotoGP riders furious over tyre pressure rule, will make it “more risky, boring” - Francesco Bagnaia
Several MotoGP riders have again voiced their concerns over the new real-time tyre pressure measuring rule that was supposed to come into effect at this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP.
Honda admit they must “modify” Jerez test plan without Marc Marquez | “A matter of who tests”
Honda team manager Alberto Puig has admitted they thought Marc Marquez would ride in Jerez until his “last minute” withdrawal - meaning they must “modify” plans for Monday’s test and choose who will ride.
MotoGP Jerez: Dani Pedrosa rolls back the years to top Jerez P1, Fabio Quartararo only P18
Dani Pedrosa has ended P1 of the Spanish MotoGP fastest after a sensational performance from the KTM test rider.
MotoGP Jerez: Enea Bastianini: “My championship won’t start until Mugello”
Enea Bastianini might be returning to competitive MotoGP action this weekend at Jerez, but the Italian is not expecting to fight for wins until Mugello.
MotoGP Jerez: “How many races did I win when leading?” Francesco Bagnaia hits back over pressure claims
Current MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia believes his high number of crashes from a leading position have nothing to do with the pressures of being at the front.
Aleix Espargaro on his Spanish MotoGP chances: “Fabio Quartararo, not at the level; Francesco Bagnaia, maybe lost confidence”
Aleix Espargaro remembers Fabio Quartararo and Francesco Bagnaia being in a league of their own at Jerez last year.
MotoGP Jerez: Tyre pressure punishments delayed
The MotoGP World Championship will not introduce penalties for breaking the minimum tyre pressure regulations until at least round six at Mugello, in mid-June.
Valentino Rossi set to attend Spanish MotoGP - a boost to VR46 high-fliers?
Valentino Rossi will be present at the Spanish MotoGP in Jerez from Friday in a potential boost for his high-performing Mooney VR46 riders.
MotoGP Jerez: Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha bringing ‘nothing big’ to Jerez test, struggling with ‘wheelie’
Fabio Quartararo says the post-Spanish MotoGP test at Jerez will consist of small upgrades coming to the M1, but nothing that will make a considerable difference.
Marc Marquez at Spanish MotoGP: Riding at Jerez risked ending my career
Marc Marquez insists it was an ‘easy decision’ to withdraw from this weekend’s home Spanish MotoGP after three different medical teams spelt out the risk to his healing hand of riding at Jerez.
MotoGP Jerez: Iker Lecuona was ‘in shock’ at 'dream' Repsol Honda call-up
Honda World Superbike star Iker Lecuona has revealed his ‘shock’ at receiving a last-minute call to replace the injured Marc Marquez in this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP.
MotoGP Jerez: Franco Morbidelli blasts “sketchy tyre pressure rules, they have no control”
Franco Morbidelli has taken aim at MotoGP officials for what he calls ‘unclear rules’ that are to do with tyre pressures.
Jerez MotoGP: Brad Binder: "I prefer when it's cooking", main races have become "chill"
Brad Binder says potential track temperatures of over 50 degrees during this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP at Jerez should suit KTM.
Marc Marquez hits out at penalty chaos: “I don’t know why they changed it”
Marc Marquez has insisted that his original double long lap penalty, which he signed up to, must not be changed when he eventually returns to MotoGP.
Revealed: Dates for 2024 MotoGP first race in Qatar, and testing
MotoGP plans to begin the 2024 season in Qatar on March 8-10 next year.
Enea Bastianini fit to race at Spanish MotoGP - can he salvage title hopes?
Enea Bastianini has been given the all-clear to race at this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP.
Dani Pedrosa returns but calls today’s MotoGP “extreme, stressful, aggressive”
Dani Pedrosa knew when he was first in the garage at a race weekend this season that the MotoGP he would return to was more “extreme”.
Jack Miller enters Spanish MotoGP with a bet against his wife - if he wins, he can buy a new boat!
A new boat is at stake for Jack Miller at the Spanish MotoGP in Jerez - if he again wins a race which he has previously been victorious at.
Jerez MotoGP: Raul Fernandez: “It’s time to get some results”, Miguel Oliveira ‘confident’
Raul Fernandez says “it’s time to get results” following a lacklustre start to the 2023 MotoGP season, while teammate Miguel Oliveira is aiming for a double points finish at Jerez.