Gossip: Too much pressure on Folger in MotoGP?

-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. (GPone via Speedweek)

-Giacomo Agostini believes reigning MotoGP world champion can surpass his record of 15 world titles as he has “everything to win in the top class as his is a natural gift” (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

-Alberto Puig says his background in racing rather than from an office gives him a strong standing as Livio Suppo’s replacement in the Repsol Honda squad (Marca)

-Toni Elias has been handed a private MotoGP test by Suzuki at Sepang after winning the 2017 MotoAmerica with the Japanese manufacturer (AS)

-LCR Honda boss Lucio Cecchinello wants Cal Crutchlow to return to the top 5 in the MotoGP championship as top satellite rider thanks to the British rider’s stronger ties to the HRC factory on his new contract (Speedweek)

-Sylvain Guintoli tests the prototype Energica Motor electric superbike at Almeria (Twitter)