Ducati

The latest MotoGP gossip following on from the conclusion of the Sepang pre-season test, starting with an update from Ducati on its future rider line-up.

Factory Ducati riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci struggled to hide their disappointment at the end of the opening 2020 MotoGP test at Sepang. The pair were ranked sixth (Petrucci) and 14th (Dovizioso) on the ultra-close timesheets, but their biggest worry was race pace.

Pol Espargaro says he’s “never felt so ready and never been so close” since joining KTM and has confidence the updated RC16 can be competitive from the off in 2020.

Francesco Bagnaia believes upgrading to the Ducati GP20 will not only benefit his weaknesses but is also an improvement on the Italian manufacturer’s own key areas.

Johann Zarco has left the Sepang pre-season test in an upbeat frame of mind following his three-day debut on the Avintia Ducati.

An awkward tumble from an innocent looking front-end fall left Andrea Dovizioso with a stiff neck for the remainder of day two at the Sepang MotoGP test.

Jack Miller has given the thumbs up to Ducati’s new engine as he marched back the top of the speed trap at Sepang and feels the extra power hasn’t come at the expense of rideability with the GP20.

The initial rev limits for each World Superbike manufacturer has been confirmed ahead of the start of the 2020 season.

- After Yamaha left the door open for Jorge Lorenzo to make wildcard MotoGP appearances in 2020 , his home round at Circuit de Catalunya has been targeted for his racing return.

Marc Marquez has joined Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini in producing a truly dominant era in MotoGP with six premier class world titles in the space of seven years, his only miss coming in the controversial 2015 season, and with no end in sight to the Spaniard’s reign it’s time to assess whe

MotoGP roars back into action for the first time in 2020 with the Sepang shakedown test on February 2-4.

As an engineer, would it be a dream for Ducati Corse boss Gigi Dall’Igna to work with MotoGP champion Marc Marquez?

The majority of the World Superbike riders have two bikes to use at the Portimao test with their lap times indicated between each machine.

For the first time in two seasons, a new tyre construction will be introduced by Michelin for use in the upcoming MotoGP World Championship.

If Johann Zarco 'shows us he can do good results' at Avintia Ducati, the Italian factory will respond by channelling extra support in his direction during the upcoming MotoGP season.

Leon Camier is hopeful of returning to action in time for the 2020 World Superbike championship opener at Phillip Island as he gives an update on his shoulder injury which has ruled him out of the majority of winter testing.

The majority of the World Superbike riders have two bikes to use at the Portimao test with their lap times indicated between each machine.

Scott Redding is “happy to start racing” despite his limited track time at the Jerez World Superbike pre-season test as he gears up for his rookie season in the championship.

After the opening seven rounds of last season, new factory Ducati team rider Danilo Petrucci was fourth in the standings with three successive podiums, including a debut MotoGP victory at Mugello.

As MotoGP title runner-up for the past three seasons, the daunting task of trying to defeat Marc Marquez falls on the shoulders of Andrea Dovizioso more than most.

Ducati's priority for the 2020 Desmosedici MotoGP machine is the chassis, as they try and tackle long-standing turning difficulties. But the Italian factory's engine department has also prepared its response to Honda's top speed challenge.

This is the new 2020 Ducati livery with which Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci will attempt to end Marc Marquez and Honda's MotoGP reign.

Watch below for video coverage of this evening's 2020 Ducati MotoGP team presentation at Palazzo Re Enzo, Bologna. Triple title runner-up Andrea Dovizioso and race-winning team-mate Danilo Petrucci will be unveiling the Italian factory's latest colours at 8pm local time…

Alvaro Bautista’s first official day on the new Honda might have been stalled by wet and windy conditions but the Spaniard is already clear he will have to adapt his riding style to suit the new CBR1000RR-R.