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MotoGP Assen: Jack Miller: “You’re paid millions to be motorcycle racers, not drag companies through the dirt”
Jack Miller says riders that constantly criticise their bikes are at risk of ruining the reputation of their manufacturers, which could turn those same companies off from wanting to race in MotoGP.
2023 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix, Assen - Friday Practice Results
Friday Practice results from the 2023 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix at Assen.
MotoGP Assen: Marc Marquez: “If I’m here it’s because I want to work with Honda”
Rumours surrounding his MotoGP future with Honda have never been as intense as they are now, but Marc Marquez is committed to “improve the project”.
Pedro Acosta rules out staying in Moto2 as Jack Miller, Marc Marquez say “he’s ready” for MotoGP
Pedro Acosta has confirmed he plans to step up to MotoGP with KTM next season, while some of the premier class’ biggest stars say he’s ready.
MotoGP Assen: Jack Miller: “Nobody wants to hear riders complain, what I said was also about Marc Marquez”
Jack Miller has stood by his criticism of Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo and others following last weekend’s German MotoGP.
MotoGP Aseen: Marc Marquez admits “I gave up a little bit” just to avoid more damage at Sachsenring
Marc Marquez will be back in action this weekend after being passed fit for the Dutch MotoGP, however, the eight-time world champion has confirmed he won’t be at his best.
MotoGP Assen: Aleix Espargaro: The old Assen was ten times better!
Almost 20 years after the creation of the ‘modern’ Assen MotoGP circuit, riders and fans still fondly recall the previous Dutch TT layout.
MotoGP Assen: Bradl: “Lot of respect for Marc Marquez, I know the weak point of the bike”
HRC test rider Stefan Bradl, called-up to replace the injured Alex Rins at this weekend’s Dutch MotoGP, ‘cannot give riding advice’ to eight-time world champion Marc Marquez.
Change of status for Friday MotoGP practice? Oliveira in favour
The revised 2023 MotoGP race weekend format, following the introduction of the new Saturday Sprint races, could be set for its first change.
MotoGP Assen: Maverick Vinales relieved by engine failure analysis, lost 6-7 tenths all weekend
Analysis by Aprilia has revealed that the engine which failed for Maverick Vinales in last Sunday’s German MotoGP race had been malfunctioning all weekend.
MotoGP Assen: Jorge Martin: “There is war between factories and Michelin, can go 3-4 seconds faster”
Jorge Martin says the current speeds of MotoGP machines could be improved by a further 3-4 seconds if Michelin relaxed their tyre pressure demands.
MotoGP Assen: Fabio Quartararo to undergo X-ray after Amsterdam accident: “It's dangerous running!”
2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo is to undergo an X-ray on his ankle after suffering an accident while running in Amsterdam, ahead of this weekend's Dutch round at Assen.
MotoGP: Dall’Igna: Honda, Yamaha made ‘strategic mistake’ following Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna believes Honda and Yamaha made a ‘strategic mistake’ by focusing MotoGP bike development around their respective world champions Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo.
MotoGP Assen: Yamaha ‘will approach Assen with a clean slate’
With Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli finishing between 10th and 13th in the last two rounds, Monster Yamaha will approach this weekend’s Assen MotoGP ‘with a clean slate’.
Dutch MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira: Top ten at Sachsenring a “good boost” ahead of Assen
Miguel Oliveira says last weekend’s top ten finish at the German MotoGP was ‘a good boost’ following his injury woes.
Italian MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo: “We have used zero new things, it’s frustrating”
Fabio Quartararo says the raft of new items brought forward by Yamaha for the 2023 MotoGP season are not currently being used after reverting back to a previous bike.
MotoGP: Maverick Vinales puts Le Mans behind him and claims “expectation is to win” at Mugello
Maverick Vinales has admitted that the expectation from himself and Aprilia is to fight for wins during the upcoming MotoGP races.
WorldSBK: Alvaro Bautista: “I don’t think Ducati wants two top riders, difficult to manage”
Alvaro Bautista has shared his thoughts regarding the 2024 WorldSBK campaign, stating ‘I don’t have a preference’ when it comes to his teammate.
Assen WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea: 'I can’t fight for a win, it’s too far!' Ducati’s advantage 'too much'
Jonathan Rea has conceded that without major upgrades from Kawasaki, fighting for WorldSBK wins is more a dream than reality at present.
Assen WorldSBK: Loris Baz “right behind Michael Van Der Mark, it was a big one!”
Loris Baz says ‘it’s really tough’ seeing Michael Van Der Mark go through another injury rehabilitation after the Dutch rider suffered a brutal highside during round three of the 2023 WorldSBK season.
Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona: “I had to save myself from some crashes, but we have crashed a lot”
One of Iker Lecuona’s main goals for the 2023 WorldSBK season was to reduce the amount of errors compared to his rookie campaign, however, another double DNF in both feature races at Assen showed that more consistency is needed.
Assen WorldSBK: Toprak Razgatlioglu: “I said enough! I needed to attack because this is not my style”
Toprak Razgatlioglu admits his lack of overtaking in Race 1 and the Superpole Race at the Dutch WorldSBK round forced him into being more aggressive in Race 2.
Assen WorldSBK: Jonathan Rea: “Clumsy big feet or pressure on the arm of the gear lever, zero idea”
Jonathan Rea has seen his faint WorldSBK title hopes all but disappear after another Race 2 crash, this time at his beloved Assen.
Kenan Sofuoglu’s message to Toprak Razgatlioglu: “We built you for WorldSBK, not for MotoGP”
Kenan Sofuoglu has given his views on where Toprak Razgatlioglu could ride in 2024, and why his preference is for the 2021 WorldSBK champion not to join MotoGP.