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Cal Crutchlow: “If Marc Marquez is on a Ducati, everyone else wouldn’t compete”
Cal Crutchlow has offered a stark warning to MotoGP riders that they don’t stand much chance against Marc Marquez if he switches to Ducati.
Japanese MotoGP: ‘I can push like before’ - Francesco Bagnaia regains braking prowess
After a few weekends where he struggled to have the same feeling under braking as earlier in the season, Francesco Bagnaia believes he’s back to his best at the Japanese MotoGP.
Job done for Alex Rins who pulls out of Japanese MotoGP due to pain but explains why he’s “happy”
Alex Rins was all smiles and positivity despite withdrawing from the Japanese MotoGP after just one day.
MotoGP Japan: Marc Marquez after crucial crash in practice: "I had the speed, but…"
Marc Marquez clocked up his 20th fall of the season in the closing stages of Friday practice at the Japanese MotoGP, sending him into Saturday’s Qualifying 1.
Japanese MotoGP: Jorge Martin 'super competitive' despite having 'a bit of a disaster' in practice
Jorge Martin topped FP1 and was competitive throughout the second practice on Friday at the Japanese MotoGP, however, the Pramac rider called day-one a ‘bit of a disaster’.
MotoGP Japan: ‘I really liked it’ - Brad Binder takes KTM’s carbon fibre chassis to the top
Brad Binder took the new carbon fibre KTM chassis to a record-breaking lap time in Friday practice for the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.
Key Honda technical director Shinichi Kokubu exits as major reshuffle begins
Shinichi Kokubu has left his role as technical director at Honda.
MotoGP Japan: Alex Rins declared unfit after 'painful' Friday return
After completing his first MotoGP laps since fracturing his right leg at Mugello in May, Alex Rins has been declared unfit for the remainder of the Japanese MotoGP weekend.
Japanese MotoGP: Brad Binder fastest in second practice after destroying Motegi lap record
Brad Binder topped a thrilling second practice at the Japanese MotoGP, ahead of reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Marc Marquez confirms he hasn’t asked to quit Honda for Ducati yet: “I won’t force my hand”
Marc Marquez insists that he will not “force his hand” to get out of Honda.
MotoGP Japan: ‘Relaxed’ Marco Bezzecchi: ‘Real title fight is between Bagnaia and Martin’
44 points down and riding a year-old bike, Marco Bezzecchi insists he is taking a ‘relaxed’ view of his MotoGP title chances.
Japanese MotoGP: “It’s too much” - Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo express concern over new MotoGP schedule
Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo believe the provisional 2024 MotoGP calendar, which included 22 rounds (44 races) ‘is too much’.
Alex Rins’ brutal comeback for Japanese MotoGP: “If I have pain, it won’t make sense to continue”
Alex Rins will make his long-awaited return at the Japanese MotoGP but has admitted it might not last long.
Brad Binder details the truth about KTM’s new carbon fibre chassis for Japanese MotoGP
KTM are hoping for a major leap forwards at this weekend’s Japanese MotoGP through the introduction of a new carbon fibre chassis.
Japanese MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo details talks with top Yamaha boss: "Important to take more risk”
Fabio Quartararo admits Yamaha has to take more risk if they want to become a force in MotoGP again.
Japanese MotoGP: Marc Marquez: ‘What can Honda say to convince me? Maybe I am convinced already…’
Marc Marquez continues to give little away regarding his MotoGP future, although he did admit that maybe Honda have convinced him to stay.
MotoGP Japan: Jorge Martin: I thought nobody would see the zip opening…
MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin hoped that no-one had noticed the zip on his leathers creeping open during last Sunday’s Indian Grand Prix.
MotoGP Japan: Francesco Bagnaia identifies key issue - ‘up until 3am’ watching videos to fix it
With Francesco Bagnaia’s MotoGP title lead reduced to just 13 points after crashing out in India, solving his braking woes is the top priority for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
MotoGP Japan: Jorge Lorenzo: Marc Marquez to Gresini? ‘I think it’s done’
Marc Marquez is keeping his cards close to his chest, but former MotoGP title rival and Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo thinks a Gresini Ducati move is ‘done’.
Alex Rins fit to ride, will make MotoGP return at Motegi
Absent since fracturing his right tibia and fibula at Mugello in May, Alex Rins has been passed fit to make a MotoGP return for LCR Honda at Motegi this weekend.
MotoGP Japan: Cal Crutchlow: Wild-card an ‘opportunity to do something a little different’
Cal Crutchlow returns to MotoGP action for the first time since Valencia 2022 with a wild-card entry at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Ducati name the only ‘team order’ they demand riders adhere to
Paolo Ciabatti has revealed Ducati’s ethos for team orders with three of their riders battling for the MotoGP title.
Dani Pedrosa’s verdict on the crucial Marc Marquez-Honda talks in Japan
Dani Pedrosa has weighed in with his view on the saga surrounding Marc Marquez and Honda.
Valentino Rossi given credit for “99.9%” of thrilling MotoGP title fight
Valentino Rossi has been thanked by his proteges who are tussling over the MotoGP title that once belonged to the legend himself.