Suzuki team manager Davide Brivio says losing concessions in 2018 was his squad’s “main objective” with its historic podium haul exceeding expectations but warns it increases pressure for the new MotoGP season.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez says he’ll have no excuses if he is beaten by new Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo in 2019 ( MotoGP.com - log in required)
He may still consider his rider “almost a rookie” but Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio is “absolutely” convinced Alex Rins has the tools at his disposal to steer the factory’s MotoGP development direction this winter in his new role as lead rider.
In terms of podiums, Suzuki has just enjoyed its best season in the four-stroke MotoGP era. Nine top threes, added to Alex Rins’ fine end of the season gives the factory momentum and has it going into the winter break believing wins are possible in 2019.
With Tech3 joining KTM, only two of the six MotoGP manufacturers will be without a satellite team in 2019. The factories in question, Suzuki and Aprilia, have opposing views on the importance of such a project.
Suzuki riders Alex Rins, Joan Mir and Sylvain Guintoli used the final MotoGP test of the season to narrow down new parts for inclusion on next year's GSX-RR.
Joan Mir has hurdled the first major setback of his MotoGP career after fighting through a high-speed off at Jerez to return to track action for Suzuki to reach the top 10 on the opening day.
Alex Rins feels he must become a MotoGP race winner with Suzuki before thinking about any potential title challenges in the future as he names the team's key area of improvement heading into winter testing.
Alex Rins has explained how he shook off the “washing machine” crash during the final practice session to bolt to the front row in qualifying for Suzuki at the Valencia MotoGP.
Alex Rins has ended a dramatic 24 hours by topping Friday practice at the Malaysian MotoGP with the same Suzuki bike which accidentally caught fire during Thursday’s set-up at Sepang.
One of the Suzuki GSX-RR bikes used by Alex Rins has caught fire during Thursday's build-up at Sepang in the pit lane causing dramatic scenes and hefty damage.
In a race which will be remembered for a dramatic clash between Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco, Suzuki’s Alex Rins says a collision with race-winner Maverick Vinales hurt his Australian MotoGP charge but took the sole solace of fifth place from Valentino Rossi on the final lap.
Andrea Iannone confirmed his status as the pre-race favourite for the MotoGP outing at Phillip Island by comfortably topping morning warm-up, with Yamaha duo Maverick Viñales and Johann Zarco second and third.
Andrea Iannone has predicted a six-way battle for victory at the Australia MotoGP and accepts a first pole position in over two years slipped away in the mixed conditions.
Andrea Iannone says his primary focus is to ensure his Suzuki can retain its tyre life to match his practice pace after ending Friday at the top of the timesheet at Phillip Island.
Sylvain Guintoli was enthused by his first impressions at Motegi, where he is sampling a number of new parts that could find their way onto the 2019 GSX-RR.
Of all Marc Marquez’s strengths that have carried him to the verge of a fifth MotoGP world championship at the age of 25, it has been his consistency over the past 14 races that has stood out above all else.
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli will use his wildcard appearance at the Japanese Grand Prix to sample a part (or parts) for the 2019 GSX-RR MotoGP machine, according to Alex Rins.
Halsall Racing has ended its participation in the Bennetts British Superbike championship following team owner Martin Halsall’s decision to withdraw the team.