MotoGP Gossip: Iannone and Aleix hold Aprilia peace talks

- Aleix Espargaro appears to call a truce with Aprilia team-mate Andrea Iannone to regain a peaceful environment inside the squad. Espargaro took exception to Iannone’s comments on Aprilia only following his instructions but since then the pair have cleared the air over the issue in a private conversation. (Sky Sport Italia via GPOne.com)

- Mattia Pasini says he shook hands on a 2020 Moto2 ride at Gresini but the deal fell through which has once again left the Italian without a spot on the grid at the start of this year. Pasini spent 2019 as the substitute specialist in Moto2 filling in for four different teams across the season due to other riders picking up injuries. The Italian also confirmed his grandfather is fighting coronavirus in hospital. (GPOne.com)

- In an Instagram live session, Jorge Lorenzo says he is “tired out” with motorcycles and is “more interested in a trip, the party” speaking with Mexican YouTuber Jucaviapri. (Marca)

- Andrea Dovizioso believes the delay to the start of the 2020 MotoGP season could be positive for him if it isn’t too long. This is despite effectively missing out at tracks which traditionally favour the Ducati package in the early parts of the season, while major world title rival Marc Marquez recovers from his shoulder surgery and Honda troubles during pre-season testing. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport)

- ServusTV will host an Instagram live with Danilo Petrucci this evening (March 26 at 19:00 CET) and have asked MotoGP fans to submit their own questions for the factory Ducati rider. (Speedweek)