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MotoGP: Alex Marquez in surprise track day with Honda bike despite switch to Ducati
Alex Marquez has continued his preparations for next month’s first MotoGP pre-season test of 2023 at Sepang, however, he did so on an unexpected machine…
The crucial Valentino Rossi-Francesco Bagnaia phone calls that led to the MotoGP title
Francesco Bagnaia has revealed that he would hold weekly phone calls with Valentino Rossi, who was coaching him towards his first MotoGP championship.
Marc Marquez responds to Jorge Lorenzo: “Sometimes it’s not enough to be the best”
Marc Marquez has commented on Jorge Lorenzo’s predictions for the 2023 MotoGP season, insisting that he will need more than “to be the best”.
MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira on KTM split: ‘Differences naturally made us distance ourselves’
Miguel Oliveira says internal restructuring and the Red Bull KTM team’s willingness to replace him with Jack Miller meant ‘we did not have a future together’, despite the Austrian manufacturer attempting to retain him in in the shape of a GASGAS Tech 3 MotoGP seat.
MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo: ‘I made mistakes’, Franco Morbidelli ‘ready to attack, make another step’
Fabio Quartararo admits he needs to be ‘at a top level’ both physically and mentally this season, while also cutting out mistakes as he looks to reclaim the MotoGP title.
‘Card mixing’ MotoGP Sprints mean ‘really intense’ race weekends in 2023
The 2023 MotoGP season won’t just be the biggest ever, but the addition of Sprints means the previous record of 20 races per season will be shattered by this year’s 42 races.
Aleix Espargaro: “What Valentino Rossi did? I don’t have the strength”
Aleix Espargaro says ‘I don’t think I’ll have the strength’ to do what Valentino Rossi did, which is to compete in MotoGP beyond the age of 35.
‘We are going to war!’ - Yamaha adds camouflage to 2023 MotoGP livery for Quartararo, Morbidelli
The main change to the familiar Monster Yamaha MotoGP livery unveiled by Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli in Jakarta today was the addition of a new camouflage effect.
Franco Morbidelli seeking ‘redemption’ in MotoGP 2023: ‘They say you learn when you lose…’
After suffering his worst MotoGP season, dropping below even his rookie 2015 championship ranking on a Marc VDS Honda, Franco Morbidelli starts his second full campaign for the factory Yamaha team seeking ‘redemption’.
FIRST LOOK: Fabio Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli unveil 2023 Monster Yamaha MotoGP colours
Monster Yamaha has become the first MotoGP team to unveil its 2023 colours with Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli taking the wraps off this year’s livery in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Is Suzuki’s Ken Kawauchi joining Honda’s MotoGP project?
Reports suggest Suzuki’s Ken Kawauchi will remain in the MotoGP paddock by becoming Honda’s new technical director.
Fabio Quartararo ‘on a bike soon’ after winter injury, ‘I want the MotoGP title back'
After finishing the MotoGP season in pain from a broken finger at Sepang, Fabio Quartararo then suffered a further fracture to the same left hand in a motocross training accident in mid-December.
Enea Bastianini: “Francesco Bagnaia my first opponent - Marc Marquez is the favourite for the title”
Enea Bastianini has opened up on the “rivalry” and “friendship” of his relationship with Francesco Bagnaia which is guaranteed to intensify when they go wheel-to-wheel.
Who are the new Crew Chiefs for each MotoGP rider in 2023?
Twelve MotoGP riders will team up with a new Crew Chief for the 2023 season.
Francesco Bagnaia unsure on running #1 or #63 for MotoGP title defence - but this is how he will choose…
Francesco Bagnaia will make a last-gasp decision on whether to run the #No1 or #No63 plate for his maiden MotoGP title defence.
Does Aleix Espargaro still feel underappreciated in MotoGP? - ‘Nobody here doubts Fabio Quartararo’
Aleix Espargaro is convinced he and Aprilia can become MotoGP title challengers once again in 2023, although ‘no one believes we can do it’, says the Spanish rider.
Marc Marquez vows: "My career so far has been a bed of roses - now I'll go to war"
Marc Marquez has issued his sternest warning yet that he is coming for the 2023 MotoGP world championship.
Yamaha could look to recruit Marc Marquez instead of Jorge Martin, claims Carlo Pernat
Marc Marquez could be sensationally targeted by Yamaha this time next year, a veteran MotoGP manager believes.
Enea Bastianini’s salary and Ducati contract contains a clause which may be incentive to beat teammate Francesco Bagnaia
Enea Bastianini’s salary will triple if he finishes in the top three of the 2023 MotoGP standings, says his manager, which could be bad news for Francesco Bagnaia.
Davide Brivio, who led Valentino Rossi and Joan Mir to MotoGP titles, explains why a rider’s “feeling” is not enough to lead bike development
Once considered sacred in MotoGP garages, a rider’s “judgement and feeling” on his bike is no longer adequate in the modern, technological environment, according to Davide Brivio.
Alex Marquez on past MotoGP feuds: “Before there was more rivalry, I’ll never have a friend on track”
Alex Marquez knows that MotoGP’s fiercest rivalries are in the past - but he would make contact on track with his closest friend, if he had to.
Dani Pedrosa: “Marc Marquez can dismantle Ducati’s plans”
Marc Marquez’s “special ability” to overcome Honda’s problems to fight for the MotoGP championship will be a problem for Ducati, Dani Pedrosa predicts.
Marc Marquez and Emilio Alzamora’s split caused by Honda’s demands, claims Carlo Pernat
Honda were at the centre of Marc Marquez’s shock split with his long-time associate Emilio Alzamora, according to a veteran MotoGP manager.
Fabio Quartararo chasing Valentino Rossi? “I won’t be riding in 20 years - I don’t have to break records”
Fabio Quartararo has proclaimed “I want to be a legend of this sport” - but that doesn’t mean he plans to chase Valentino Rossi’s records.