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Moto2: Marini feeling “totally different” at start of 2020 campaign
Luca Marini might count himself unlucky to miss out on pole position for the 2020 Moto2 world championship opener in Qatar after setting an identical lap time to Joe Roberts but he remains assured with bigger prizes in sight.
Roberts: I wouldn’t be here without Hopkins
The new American hope in Grand Prix racing Joe Roberts says the overhaul at his American Racing Moto2 team has transformed his fortunes, resulting in him taking a maiden pole position at the 2020 opener, as he reserves his biggest praise for new rider coach and ex-MotoGP star John Hopkins.
Sepang CEO asks, 'would fans like two Malaysian MotoGPs?'
The ongoing coronavirus disruption means there is no shortage of rumours surrounding the 2020 MotoGP calendar.
2020 Qatar Grand Prix - Saturday as it happened
Live updates from Saturday's Moto3 and Moto2 practice and qualifying sessions for the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix. The MotoGP class is not present this weekend, due to Qatari entry restrictions placed on recent visitors to Italy.
Austin MotoGP: Doubts increase after 'local state of disaster'
Officially, the first race of a disrupted 2020 MotoGP season is due to take place in Austin, Texas from April 3-5. But few would be surprised if COTA now follows in the footsteps of round one in Qatar (cancelled for the premier-class) or two in Thailand (postponed, until October).
Moto2: Lowes ruled out of Qatar GP with shoulder injury
Sam Lowes will not take part in remainder of the 2020 Moto2 world championship opener in Qatar under medical advice as he continues to suffer with a shoulder injury.
Qatar Moto3: Fernandez stays top in hectic final practice
Full Qatar Moto3 FP3 results
Qatar: John Hopkins: 'Joe Roberts as talented as anyone'
Joe Roberts caused a surprise on the opening day of the 2020 Moto2 season by putting his American Racing Kalex on top of the timesheets, with a new lap record, during Friday practice for the Qatar Grand Prix.
2020 Qatar Grand Prix - Friday as it happened
Live updates from Friday's Moto3 and Moto2 practice sessions for the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix. The MotoGP class is not present this weekend, due to Qatari entry restrictions placed on recent visitors to Italy.
New 2020 MotoGP calendar: Thailand moved to October
In the face of ongoing disruption due to the coronavirus outbreak, Dorna has released an updated version of the 2020 MotoGP calendar.
Pramac presents 2020 MotoGP livery
With no opening race to take part in, the Pramac Ducati team switched the presentation of its 2020 MotoGP livery from the pits at Losail to an 'online' unveiling.
Qatar: Martin talks KTM to Kalex, Navarro 'Speed Up'
It's been anything but a quiet winter for Moto2's Jorge Martin, who had to overcome knee surgery and further foot injuries alongside a switch from KTM to Kalex.
Ezpeleta: MotoGP will race until Christmas if necessary
With the ongoing coronavirus forcing MotoGP organisers to reshuffle the 2020 calendar, Carmelo Ezpeleta says nothing has been ruled out to deliver a full campaign including racing until Christmas.
Official: Jorge Lorenzo to race as Yamaha MotoGP wild-card
Yamaha has officially confirmed that retired five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo will race as a wild-card at this year's Catalunya MotoGP.
Qatar: Gardner: 2019 Kalex 'working well for me'
Remy Gardner isn't too concerned at starting the new Moto2 season, in Qatar this weekend, still on last year's 2019-spec Kalex chassis. The young Australian, who has remained with the ONEXOX SAG team, was third fastest during the final pre-season test at the Losail circuit.
LCR 'ready to extend racing season if needed'
Following the cancellation of Qatar for the MotoGP class and postponement of round two in Thailand, Lucio Cecchinello says that his LCR team is 'working as planned' but are 'ready to extend the racing season if needed'.
Dorna: 'There will be a 2020 MotoGP season'
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP commercial rights holder Dorna Sports, has issued the following statement in the face of disruption to the opening rounds of the 2020 season caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Argentina insists its MotoGP is not at risk
With Qatar cancelled for the MotoGP class and Thailand postponed, Argentina has attempted to quell speculation about its forthcoming MotoGP event.
Qatar: Rossi 'really bad news', Vinales 'a shame'
Valentino Rossi and team-mate Maverick Vinales have given their reaction to the news that the opening rounds of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship will not take place as planned, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: 2020 Thailand MotoGP postponed
UPDATE: An official statement has now been released, no decision yet on an alternative date for the Thai MotoGP:
Coronavirus: 'Delicate situation, we need to take things race-by-race'
Suzuki team manager Davide Brivio has expressed his disappointment that the opening round of the MotoGP season, scheduled for Qatar this weekend, has been cancelled.
Coronavirus: Qatar cancelled for MotoGP class!
Escalating travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus outbreak have resulted in the MotoGP class cancelling its planned season-opening round in Qatar next weekend.
Coronavirus: Qatar MotoGP to 'proceed as normal'
Next weekend's season-opening Qatar MotoGP will 'proceed as normal' despite growing restrictions on international travel and visa requirements in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.