MotoGP Gossip: Yamaha have "encountered same problems without Jorge"

Yamaha’s team boss Lin Jarvis has claimed that the MotoGP team do not miss Jorge Lorenzo. Jarvis said “Obviously we had a long relationship with Jorge, he won three titles with us, and we have many good memories when we see him in the paddock, but I think we would have encountered the same problems with or without Jorge, which is why I miss him more at the social level." - Marca

Cal Crutchlow has revealed that he hopes 2018’s bike is “a little easier to ride” after a season where his best position was third. The British rider said “In the entry into the corner we have worsened this year a bit… I do not think there will be a big change." - AS

Marc Marquez has reiterated his content with HRC, claiming that he is with “the biggest company in the world”. When asked if the MotoGP world champion would consider leaving Honda he said “I would always be in a winning team and in motorcycling every rider is lucky to be present: you have to find the best place that enhances your qualities and explode your talent." - Gazzetta

Andrea Iannone has spoken about the difficulties that he faced in his first season with Suzuki. The Italian rider said “Patience and focus are the key of success, this is something I’ve always believed in. We got into a lot of frustration but even in the darkest times, we never lost our faith in hard work." - Crash.net