MotoGP Features
In-depth MotoGP features and MotoGP exclusive articles from Crash.

MotoGP 2022 Spectators: Germany top, Italy drop, 2.4 million total
After two seasons of Covid protocols, spectator restrictions were eased for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship.

MotoGP: Zeelenberg: We know Miguel Oliveira’s fast! Aprilia ‘feels like a 250’
RNF’s new era with Aprilia got off to an impressive start with new signing Miguel Oliveira fourth fastest on his debut at the Valencia MotoGP test.

2022 MotoGP falls list: Rookies top, Vinales least, Marc Marquez highest average - again
Rookies Darryn Binder and Marco Bezzecchi topped the 2022 MotoGP falls list, but Marc Marquez again had the highest average while Maverick Vinales fell just twice over the 20 rounds.

Nicky Hayden vs Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez vs Andrea Dovizioso: Which MotoGP decider gets your vote?
With Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo taking their 2022 MotoGP title fight down to the season-finale in Valencia, we look at some of the best title deciders.
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MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo or Yamaha - who is to blame for title collapse?
Should Fabio Quartararo fail to overturn a 23-point deficit at the MotoGP season-finale in Valencia, then the reigning world champion will have blown the biggest lead in history from the summer break onwards.

Malaysian MotoGP: Marc Marquez: 2022 Honda ‘character’ worse, but lap time better
As Marc Marquez and Honda plot their way back to the top of MotoGP, some tricky decisions still need to be made over the direction of the 2023 machine.

Australian MotoGP Rider Ratings: Two 10/10 but which riders suffered their worst grades of 2022?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a chaotic Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Phillip Island
Ducati once again proved too strong for its competition in qualifying trim at the Australian MotoGP, as Jorge Martin secured pole with a new lap record.
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Thailand MotoGP rider ratings: Miguel Oliveira gets 10/10 but what score for Fabio Quartararo after Thailand disaster?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a wild Thailand MotoGP at Buriram.

Four MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying in Buriram
Ducati secured their first-ever MotoGP pole around Buriram but not with one of its big hitters, instead it was a rookie who led the way in what was an action-packed qualifying at the Thailand MotoGP.

MotoGP eco laps: Map or manual, 'we want maximum power'
Following Aleix Espargaro’s eco-map nightmare at the Japanese MotoGP, a range of MotoGP riders have explained how they save fuel on their way to the grid.

Motegi MotoGP Rider Ratings: Jack Miller the class of the field, but Fabio Quartararo gets surprise grade
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a dramatic Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.
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Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Motegi
On a day that saw Marc Marquez secure his first MotoGP pole position in three years at Motegi and championship contenders struggle, five riders shocked us with their performance, but who are they?

Aragon MotoGP Rider Ratings: Enea Bastianini shines as Marc Marquez is given a low score after double collision
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an Aragon MotoGP that could be looked back on as the most crucial race in the 2022 title fight.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying in Aragon
On a day that saw Ducati produce even more dominance thanks to Francesco Bagnaia securing pole, plenty of shocks and surprises took place in what was an eventful qualifying at Aragon.

Misano MotoGP Rider Ratings: One 10/10 but which of the title contenders suffered the worst grade?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an enthralling Misano MotoGP that saw Francesco Bagnaia pip future team-mate Enea Bastianini in a photo-finish.
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MotoGP Misano: Marc Marquez talks Misano test, Aragon, Doohan, 34 degrees rotation…
Marc Marquez’s healing right arm is at ‘an acceptable level’ to make a MotoGP return at Misano on Tuesday. But with the bone previously 34 degrees out of line, for a year and half, there is still ‘a long way to go’ in terms of rehabilitation.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Misano
As Ducati reigned supreme in yet another MotoGP qualifying session at Misano, five riders shocked us for both good and bad reasons, but who were they?

MotoGP Misano: Can anyone stop home favourite Francesco Bagnaia?
With a prime opportunity to make it four consecutive MotoGP wins, something that has not been achieved since Marc Marquez did so towards the end of 2019, Francesco Bagnaia will start this weekend’s Misano MotoGP as the clear favourite.

Rating the top five 2023 MotoGP rider moves after Joan Mir and Miguel Oliveira signings
With just a handful of seats left to be filled for the 2023 MotoGP rider line-up, Crash.net rates the best signings of the 2022 ‘Silly season’.
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MotoGP Austria: Marc Marquez: I want a winning bike, future ‘depends on Honda’
Wednesday’s news that Marc Marquez has been cleared to ‘intensify his training and assess the condition of his arm on a motorcycle’ suggests a MotoGP return is not far away.

Austria MotoGP Rider Ratings: Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo perfect, but which riders were given the worst grade?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an action-packed Austrian MotoGP.

Andrea Dovizioso: No regrets choosing Yamaha after Aprilia MotoGP tests
After splitting from Ducati and spending the start of 2021 on the sidelines, Andrea Dovizioso was convinced to take part in some MotoGP tests for Aprilia.

MotoGP Exclusive: Herve Poncharal: Dovi, Cal and 2012 - ‘these guys were incredible!’
Andrea Dovizioso will retire from MotoGP after Misano and be replaced by Yamaha test rider Cal Crutchlow - Herve Poncharal reflects on the Italian's career and a memorable season with both riders at Tech3 in 2012.
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