MotoGP 2019: Petrucci leads Ducati charge to end Sepang test on top
Danilo Petrucci headed a Ducati 1-2-3-4 to end the three-day Sepang MotoGP test on top with rookie Pramac's Francesco Bagnaia impressing in second.
It seemed like a calculative intent from Ducati on the final day...
PMI’s Mission Winnow branding on Ferrari faces investigation in Australia
Philip Morris International's new Mission Winnow branding on Scuderia Ferrari has come under scrutiny of Australian agencies ahead of the 2019 F1 season start.
Already when the Mission Winnow logo was launched during 2018 Japanese...
MotoGP 2019: Vinales outpaces Rins with a late lap on Day 2 at Sepang
Yamaha's Maverick Vinales left it late but managed to topple Suzuki's Alex Rins to head Day 2 of the Sepang MotoGP test.
In last-gasp effort, Vinales produced a superb 1m58.897s lap to top the second...
MotoGP 2019: Marquez leads Rins on Day 1 of Sepang test
Honda's Marc Marquez headed Suzuki's Alex Rins on Day 1 of the first 2019 running of MotoGP at Sepang International Circuit.
In a fairly sedate day of running, Marquez's early benchmark of 1m59.629s was not...
Yamaha unveils new Monster Energy livery of 2019 MotoGP bike
The Monster Energy-backed livery of the 2019 Yamaha MotoGP bike has been revealed in a lunch event in Jakarta, Indonesia.
After the deal with Movistar coming to an end in 2018, Yamaha moved on with...
Suzuki launches 2019 MotoGP bike ahead of Sepang test
Suzuki became the fourth MotoGP team to reveal its 2019 livery with less than a week to go for the first official running at Sepang.
The Japanese manufacturer's bike and the livery was launched through...
Kapadia: F1 fans will pay if TV/digital experience is ‘powerful & immersive’
Tata Communications' F1 boss Mehul Kapadia reckons that the F1 fans will pay for TV and digital platforms if the experience is 'powerful and immersive'.
Many of the F1 fans already pay for TV services...
Martinez and Dorflinger to be inducted in MotoGP Legends Hall of Fame
Four-time world champions Jorge Martinez and Stefan Dorflinger will become MotoGP Legends in 2019 and added into the Hall of Fame as well.
Both Martinez and Stefan Dorflinger become the latest inductees in the MotoGP Legends...
Crutchlow racing against time to be ready for 2019 Sepang MotoGP test
LCR Honda's Cal Crutchlow is preparing as much to be ready for the first 2019 MotoGP pre-season test at Sepang International Circuit next week.
The last time Crutchlow rode a MotoGP bike was at the...
New Petronas Yamaha SRT reveals 2019 MotoGP livery in Malaysia
The new Petronas Yamaha SRT outfit launched its 2019 MotoGP bike in a special event in Malaysia in the presence of its riders and team management.
The Sepang International Circuit-backed Yamaha SRT will make its...
Number 69 to be retired from grand prix racing in Nicky Hayden’s honour
Nicky Hayden 's number 69 will no longer be used in grand prix racing as it will be retired during 2019 MotoGP's US Grand Prix in honour of the American racer.
The 2006 MotoGP champion...
Honda launches 2019 MotoGP livery with Lorenzo in attendance
Repsol Honda has become the second team to reveal its 2019 MotoGP livery in a launch event in Madrid in the presence of the riders and the team management.
The Honda RCV213V MotoGP bike was...
Finland eyes summer slot for MotoGP race in 2020 as F1 study starts
The organisers of the Finland MotoGP race are eyeing a slot in the summer of 2020 when it makes a return to the calendar as they also reveal about the study regarding F1.
In a...
Lorenzo to miss Sepang test after surgery but will attend Honda launch
New Repsol Honda rider Jorge Lorenzo went under the hammer on Monday, just two days ahead of the launch of the 2019 MotoGP bike.
Jorge Lorenzo's second half in 2018 MotoGP season was laden with...
Mission Winnow joins Ducati as 2019 MotoGP bike is unveiled
Ducati Motor has become the first MotoGP team to unveil its 2019 bike with a new brand Mission Winnow joining the squad.
The Desmosedici GP19 was launched by its 2019 riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo...
Pedrosa’s test programme with KTM takes a hit due to surgery
Retired MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa 's test programme with KTM has hit a roadblock due to a surgery on the 'stem cells after a double stress fracture of the right collarbone'.
After calling time on...
Suzuki wants to believe they are in same rank as Honda, Yamaha & Ducati
Davide Brivio likes to believe that Suzuki has been promoted to be at the same rank as its MotoGP rivals Honda, Yamaha and Ducati post the 2018 season.
For the first time since the 2007...
Lorenzo impressed by Honda’s quick reaction, reveals bike suits him better
Jorge Lorenzo is already impressed by the work of Honda in the two MotoGP tests in his first interview in new colours, while revealing that the bike already suits him better.
With the start of...
Doohan not sure if Dovizioso is strong enough to challenge for MotoGP title
After speaking highly about Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi, multiple world champion Mick Doohan is not sure if Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso is strong enough to challenge them for the MotoGP title.
Its been 11 years...
Doohan praises Rossi’s durability and his want to still win in MotoGP
Multiple world champion Mick Doohan has high praise for the nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi for continuing in MotoGP with a wish to still keep winning races and titles.
Rossi will be 40 in February...
Doohan says ‘bullshit’ on talks for Marquez to prove MotoGP credentials
Celebrated multiple world champion Mick Doohan has called it 'bullshit' for all the talks regarding Marc Marquez needing to ride another bike to prove his MotoGP credentials.
Marquez was crowned a five-time MotoGP champion at...
Ex-Ferrari’s Massimo Rivola moves to MotoGP as Aprilia Racing CEO
The Piaggio Group announced the signing of Massimo Rivola as Aprilia Racing's new CEO with the Italian moving from F1 to MotoGP.
Signs of Rivola leaving Ferrari became evident by the end of the 2018 F1...
Pedrosa ‘not interested’ in ‘controversy’ created by Honda’s Puig
MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa has hit back on Honda's chief Alberto Puig over his demoralising comments for the Spaniard in the media.
The Honda's MotoGP chief Puig has been critical of Pedrosa's will and desire...
Argentina secures MotoGP contract extension until 2021 season
Dorna Sport announced a contract extension for the Argentina MotoGP race which will see it take place at Termas de Rio Honda circuit until 2021 season.
The Gran Premio de la Republica Argentina has taken...
Honda MotoGP riders Marquez, Lorenzo undergo surgery
Honda's two MotoGP riders Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo went under the knife this week following the two 2018 tests.
Marquez injured his left shoulder after winning the MotoGP title in Japan while celebrating and...
Jorge Viegas takes over as new FIM President after General Assembly
The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) elected Jorge Viegas as its new President following the Annual General Assembly.
Portugal's Viegas has been named as the new President of the FIM as he takes over from Vito Ippolito,...
Hamilton rides Yamaha R1 with WSBK riders Lowes, van der Mark at Jerez
The 2018 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton completed a test run with World Superbike riders at Jerez in association with Monster Energy.
Following his victory in the Abu Dhabi GP to end a successful F1 season...
Engine in focus as Yamaha riders differ on 2019 MotoGP chances
The two Yamaha riders differ on the performance of the new M1 following the tests in Valencia and Jerez.
While Maverick Vinales seems optimistic about their chances in the new season, Valentino Rossi is not...
Nakagami beats Marquez by 0.025s to top final day of Jerez MotoGP test
LCR Honda's Takaaki Nakagami topped the final day of the MotoGP test at Jerez after beating factory Honda's Marc Marquez by 0.025s.
Nakagami was among the riders to improve late in the day with his...
Repsol Honda Team satisfied with a productive first day of testing in Jerez
The Repsol Honda Team started their final test of 2018 today, before the mandatory winter break. The first day of the two-day session, held at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), was blessed by perfect...
