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Valentino Rossi says set-up switches to improve the balance and corner speed of his Movistar Yamaha paved the way for his MotoGP podium charge at Sachsenring, but has warned the same issues still remain.

Johann Zarco says he’s eager “to understands what it needs to repeat it” having been stunned by former team-mate Jonas Folger’s spectacular podium at the Sachsenring 12 months ago for Monster Yamaha Tech3.

Tech3 boss Herve Poncharal poured cold water on paddock rumours that his team might have been considering former riders Jonas Folger or Xavi Vierge for a place in its 2019 MotoGP line-up. "It's all bullshit!" Poncharal said.

Although it's yet to be officially confirmed, all the indications are that - having announced a departure from Yamaha - Tech3 is to become a satellite KTM team in 2019.

Monster Yamaha Tech3 crew chief Nicolas Goyon has had a revolving door of riders since Jonas Folger's sudden withdraw from last October's Japanese MotoGP. Just three months earlier the pair had been celebrating Folger's brilliant ride to second place in his home German Grand Prix.

- Marc Marquez says re-signing for Honda is his priority but he’s in no rush to sign and happy to listen to all offers ( GPone.com )

Malaysia is on the verge of its first ever MotoGP rider after confirmation that Hafizh Syahrin will test for the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Herve Poncharal has been a MotoGP team manager for a long time, but he's never faced this situation before.

MotoGP organisers have made undergoing a full medical a compulsory part of preparing for the 2018 season which will apply to all three classes.

-Stefan Bradl has hinted that the pressure may have been too great for Jonas Folger which contributed to his physical condition and exit from MotoGP for 2018. Bradl is testing for Honda at the private MotoGP test in Sepang this week.

With the shock news of Jonas Folger opting to sit out of the 2018 MotoGP season for Monster Yamaha Tech3 due to illness it leaves a huge opportunity for a rider to step-in at the satellite Yamaha squad.

Just one week before the start of testing, Jonas Folger has announced the shock news that he will not race in the 2018 MotoGP season.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 has released the following statement explaining the illness that has sidelined Jonas Folger since Motegi. The German rookie withdrew from the Japanese round due to severe fatigue problems, initially thought to be a return of the Epstein Barr virus.

...And single ECU removed 'biggest difference between factory and satellite'

Herve Poncharal talks dream start to MotoGP 2017 with Johann Zarco and Jonas Folger - plus sponsors, Yamaha, VR46 rumours...

Marc Marquez makes it five wins in a row at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas as Maverick Vinales slides out of contention, runner-up Rossi takes championship lead.

"My next aim is to maybe try something else, or something I've been on before. But I'm very happy where I am. I'm out of contract [and] I have an offer to stay [here]." - Cal Crutchlow

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez surged clear in tricky conditions to take pole from surprise nearest rival Karel Abraham...

Crash.net speaks to a host of men that have worked with MotoGP's latest sensation through his grand prix career. They give their verdict on Maverick's chances this season.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3's bike livery will have a slight revision for the 2017 MotoGP World Championship having welcomed Barracuda as a new team sponsor.

"Suter are really motivated. They don't just want to come back and be inside the points. They want to come back and be on the podium." - Danny Kent

Danny Kent set to stay at Kiefer for 2017, but may change from Kalex to Suter chassis?

Race results from the Czech Republic Moto2 Grand Prix at Brno, round 11 of 18.

Qualifying results from the Qatar Moto2 Grand Prix, round 1 of 18.