Yamaha says sorry to riders after worst MotoGP qualifying of 2018
Yamaha's woes continued in the 2018 MotoGP season after both their riders Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi finished outside the Top 10 in Austria's qualifying session.
Project leader Kouji Tsuya addressed the media after the...
MotoGP: Marquez fights off Ducatis to Austrian GP pole, Rossi only 14th
Honda's Marc Marquez had to fend off the fight from the two Ducati riders Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo during MotoGP's Austrian GP qualifying at Red Bull Ring to claim pole for Sunday's race.
Q1:
It...
MotoGP riders need track test to better understand Mexico circuit
A MotoGP race in Mexico is being mulled by Dorna for as early as the 2019 season, but the riders think it is too difficult to judge through maps and may need a test...
Marquez admits he made too ‘many mistakes’ in 2015 MotoGP season
Honda's Marc Marquez made his 100th MotoGP start in the Czech GP at Brno. Out of all the races and seasons, Marquez reckons 2015 was not the best for him.
The Spaniard finished third in...
Rossi: Bautista ‘safe choice’ over Quartararo but decision not his to make
Yamaha's Valentino Rossi reckons MotoGP veteran Alvaro Bautista will be a safe choice for the new SIC Racing Team over Moto2's Fabio Quartararo, but insists decision not his to make.
With Tech 3 switching to...
Marquez ends Brno MotoGP test on top from Zarco
Honda's Marc Marquez topped the post-Czech GP MotoGP test at Brno with a late lap from Tech 3 Yamaha's Johann Zarco putting him in second.
The Spaniard clocked a 1m55.209s to Zarco's 1m55.342s, which the...
Marquez not worried by losing points to Ducatis in Czech GP
Honda's Marc Marquez finished only third in the MotoGP Czech GP behind the Ducati riders but crucially he was ahead of Yamaha's Valentino Rossi.
The Spaniard found it tough at Brno with the two Ducati...
Bradl says a blow resulted in Czech GP’s Turn 3 crash with Vinales &...
Wildcard entrant Stefan Bradl abode the Honda crashed in the opening lap of 2018 MotoGP Czech GP at Brno, taking with him Yamaha's Maverick Vinales and KTM's Bradley Smith.
The incident took place in Turn...
Stoner’s MotoGP test role decision by September, says Ducati
Ducati will take a call on Casey Stoner by the next month, that is if the Australian can continue as the brand's test rider and ambassador beyond the 2018 MotoGP season.
Stoner's current deal is...
MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso fends off Lorenzo/Marquez to lead Ducati 1-2 in Czech GP win
Andrea Dovizioso controlled the pace, the tyres and also the attacks from rivals to finally win in Czech Republic GP at Brno, leading a Ducati 1-2 with Jorge Lorenzo in second.
Andrea Dovizioso started from...
MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso beats Valentino Rossi to take last-gasp pole in Czech GP
Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso took his maiden pole of 2018 MotoGP season in Czech Republic GP at Brno, beating rival Yamaha's Valentino Rossi and Honda's Marc Marquez.
Q1:
The first part of qualifying saw crashes of Pramac...
Two-wheeled racing on focus, not F1 as Sepang installs night lights
The owners of the Sepang International Circuit has installed night lights for increased bookings, but they affirm that Formula 1 remains a non-priority event for now.
The SIC hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix for 19...
Iannone feels 2018 Suzuki MotoGP bike ‘complete in all aspects’
After the struggles in the 2017 MotoGP season, Suzuki has had a sound turnaround this year as its rider Andrea Iannone says that it is a 'more complete' bike than its predecessor.
The Japanese manufacturer...
Video: How did Marquez & Pedrosa fare in Toro Rosso F1 test?
Honda MotoGP riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa had the time of their life when they tested the Toro Rosso Formula 1 car at Red Bull Ring circuit in June.
In a special two-day test...
Vinales adjusting ‘riding style’ to compensate Yamaha’s lack
The lack of acceleration is a known issue faced by Yamaha in the 2018 MotoGP season, for which its riders especially Maverick Vinales is having to compromise his style of riding to get better...
Rossi calls for more help from Yamaha’s Japan MotoGP base
Amid the acceleration troubles being faced by Yamaha, Valentino Rossi has called in for more help from its Japanese MotoGP base to push for their championship charge.
Despite the known issues, the two Yamaha riders...
Espargaro: German GP clash with Rins/Iannone ‘worst’ moment of 2018
While the front runners had a battle of their own, in the midfield it wasn't straightforward in the 2018 MotoGP German Grand Prix as KTM's Pol Espargaro came together with three of his rivals...
Marquez increased pace after Rossi’s charge in German GP
It was a slow start from Honda's Marc Marquez in the 2018 MotoGP German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, but the Spaniard picked it up later on especially when Yamaha's Valentino Rossi came charging at...
Rossi thought Pedrosa will sign with Yamaha in MotoGP
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi thought Dani Pedrosa will continue in MotoGP and perhaps sign up with Yamaha after his stint with Honda.
Following Honda's decision to take up Jorge Lorenzo to partner Marc Marquez...
Bautista ‘motivated’ after Top 5 result in German GP
While Honda's Marc Marquez created history by winning his sixth straight MotoGP race at Sachsenring in the German Grand Prix, independent rider Alvaro Bautista was one of the riders to put in an impressive...
MotoGP: Marquez takes sixth straight German GP win at Sachsenring
Another masterclass from Honda's Marc Marquez meant he took his ninth straight win at Sachsenring - his sixth MotoGP victory in the German GP ahead of Yamaha's Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales.
It was yet...
MotoGP: Marquez beats Petrucci by 0.025s to German GP pole
The battle for pole went right to the wire but Honda's Marc Marquez prevailed to take it in the end and extend his fine run in the MotoGP's German race at Sachsenring beating the...
MotoGP: Lorenzo sets storming pace on Friday in German GP
It was Ducati's Jorge Lorenzo on top to start MotoGP's German Grand Prix round at Sachsenring on Friday.
The Spaniard finished eighth in the morning practice with a time of 1m22.422s, but improved on well...
Nurburgring good for German MotoGP race if Sachsenring goes off
The German MotoGP race may not take place at Sachsenring in the 2019 season after a dispute between ADAC and circuit owners.
ADAC has the deal to host the German Grand Prix until the 2021...
MotoGP riders wary of ‘aggressive bumps’ at Silverstone circuit
The Formula 1 British Grand Prix race at Silverstone was watched by most of the leading MotoGP riders and they feel the bumps they saw could cause troubles when they go to race there.
After...
Pedrosa will retire from racing after 2018 MotoGP season
After he was replaced by Jorge Lorenzo in the Honda MotoGP outfit for 2019, Dani Pedrosa has announced his retirement from the sport at the end of the 2018 season.
The 32-year-old will not only...
Kallio: KymiRing will be ‘challenging’ for MotoGP riders
It was a historic moment for Finn Mika Kallio as he visited the upcoming KymiRing circuit with his KTM bike last week.
Kallio had the KTM RC16 brought down to the 4.6km long circuit, as...
SIC Racing takes over Angel Nieto MotoGP entry from 2019
The Sepang-owned SIC Racing Team has taken up the place of Ducati satellite outfit Angel Nieto from the 2019 MotoGP season.
SIC Racing made its debut in the world championship in 2014, competing in the...
Wind helped in crazy Dutch GP, say MotoGP riders
It was indeed a bonkers Dutch Grand Prix in the 2018 MotoGP season last weekend which not only caught the fans by surprise but even the riders who said it was down to the...
Viñales: Yamaha needs to improve M1’s electronics to fight for wins
Post the completion of the 2018 Dutch Grand Prix, it is now officially a year since Yamaha won a MotoGP race even though it continued its podium run in the current season.
The last three...
