MotoGP Gossip: Special Rossi artwork set for Misano

- Valentino Rossi will help unveil a special portrait celebrating his 40^th birthday in Misano at the San Marino MotoGP round in September. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport)

- Marc Marquez says he hates the assertion the MotoGP world title fight is already over having not even completed half of the 2019 campaign. The Repsol Honda rider leads the standings by 58 points ahead into the Czech Republic round this weekend. (Marca)

- Pol Espargaro has been given €64,800 fine after driving in Spain using an Andorra licence which exceeded his points limit. (AS)

- Stefan Bradl has described his 2019 Suzuka 8 Hours experience as “the hardest day of my life”, as he returns to Europe to continue as stand-in rider for the injured Jorge Lorenzo at the Czech Republic round this weekend. (Speedweek)

- Jack Miller says riding the factory Ducati GP19 at Pramac brings more support and more pressure. (MotoGP.com – requires login)