Gossip: Doohan on Marquez, Lorenzo - new info for KTM

“If Marc loses to Lorenzo, it’s a win-win” claims MotoGP legend Mick Doohan - MotoGP.com.

And what of those that say Marquez needs to change manufacturer: "That’s bullshit. If that’s coming from his competition, they already know how strong he is on the bike and off the bike so they’re trying to make themselves look better" - MotoGP.com.

The Aussie also casts his eye over the performance of the rest of the grid this season and the retirement of Dani Pedrosa - MotoGP.com.

Meanwhile, KTM's Pit Beirer says those joining the Austrian manufacturer for 2019 are shedding new light on the RC16: "We received requests from our new MotoGP drivers that Pol Espargaró never voiced" – Speedweek.

Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna thinks a combined bike and rider minimum weight would be fair for MotoGP – Crash.net.

Watch Miguel Oliveira ride KTM MotoGP bike through an 8km tunnel in Austria (below) – KTM Factory Racing.