MotoGP

Stefan Bradl, Maverick Vinales, Bradley Smith crash

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...
Casey Stoner

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...
Andrea Dovizioso

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...
Andrea Dovizioso

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...
Sepang

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...
Andrea Iannone

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...
Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa

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...
Maverick Vinales

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...
Valentino Rossi

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...
Pol Espargaro, Alex Rins

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...
Marc Marquez leading

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...
Valentino Rossi

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...
Alvaro Bautista

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...
Marc Marquez

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...
Marc Marquez

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...
Jorge Lorenzo

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 could replace Sachsenring

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...
Silverstone

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...
Dani Pedrosa

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...
Mika Kallio in KymiRing

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

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...
MotoGP lead group fight in Dutch GP

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...
Yamaha

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...
Jorge Lorenzo

Losing time in Sector 4 cost Lorenzo a podium chance in Assen

It was an amazing start to Ducati's Jorge Lorenzo in the MotoGP's Dutch Grand Prix at Assen as he shot from 10th to first on the opening lap but then gradually slid down due...
Alex Rins, Marc Marquez

Marquez accepts blame for clash with Rins in Dutch GP

Amid the several contacts during the crazy Dutch Grand Prix in the MotoGP race, the most prominent one was between Honda's Marc Marquez and Suzuki's Alex Rins which saw another mighty save from the...
Marc Marquez

MotoGP: Marquez wins bonkers Dutch GP in an overtake feast

There was no clear winner all-through the MotoGP's Dutch Grand Prix at Assen which saw as many as five different leaders, but eventually it was Honda's Marc Marquez who triumphed with a late charge. It...
Marc Marquez

MotoGP: Marquez takes last-gasp pole in Dutch GP

It was a supreme fight for MotoGP's pole position in the Assen Grand Prix but in the end Honda's Marc Marquez found time at the right moment to take the top spot from LCR...
Maverick Vinales

MotoGP: Vinales leads combined Friday timings in Dutch GP

Yamaha’s hopes to win a grand prix was given a good push after Maverick Vinales topped the combined Friday sessions at Assen in the Dutch Grand Prix with Valentino Rossi inside the Top 5. Honda’s...
Assen

F1 shouldn’t come to Assen, say top MotoGP riders

The idea of adding Assen to the Formula 1 calendar in the future for a Dutch Grand Prix is not the one supported by the leading MotoGP riders. With the rise of Dutch-born Red Bull...
Jorge Lorenzo

Lorenzo: Fuel tank redesign ‘last step’ for recent MotoGP success

Following his two consecutive 2018 MotoGP victories, Ducati's Jorge Lorenzo believes the fuel tank was the last piece in the puzzle for him to finally deliver his worth. Ever since he moved into Ducati in...