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![Bo Bendsneyder, Preicanos Racing, SAG, Aragon Moto2 [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1161226_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
Preicanos Moto2 parts ways with Bo Bendsneyder, critical of behaviour
Bo Bendsneyder will not see out the remainder of the 2024 Moto2 World Championship season with Preicanos Racing, the team has confirmed

Liberty Media confirms Lewis Hamilton interest in buying a MotoGP team
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion is keen to get involved in MotoGP

Is Andrea Dovizioso considering full-time MotoGP test role with Yamaha?
The 15-time MotoGP race winner remains tight-lipped on future plans
![Start of the 2024 San Marino Moto2 round [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1168288_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
2025 Moto2 Rider Line-Up: How is the intermediate class shaping up?
The 2025 Moto2 World Championship grid is steadily beginning to take form - check out who is confirmed so far and which seats are still available…
![Marc Marquez, Gresini Racing, Ducati GP23, 2024 San Marino MotoGP, Misano, action [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1167658_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
“Bravest of the brave”: Marc Marquez crew chief not ruling out MotoGP title bid
Marc Marquez's crew chief Frankie Carchedi refuses to rule out a late push towards a famous 2024 MotoGP title win after third win in two rounds

Marc Marquez opens up on how serious injury has changed his MotoGP approach
“Now it’s harder…”
![Johann Zarco, LCR, Honda RC213V, 2024 San Marino MotoGP, Misano, action [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1166323_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
Johann Zarco ‘happy’ for points but ‘sad’ at Honda’s ongoing lack of pace
Johann Zarco gladly accepts equalling his best result for Honda with a 12th place finish in San Marino MotoGP despite general lack of performance

Tech3 MotoGP team “had a lot of pressure” to support Pedro Acosta’s rookie season
“I didn’t know if I would be at that level…”
![Jack Miller, KTM Factory Racing, KTM RC16, San Marino MotoGP, Misano, action [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1167624_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
KTM’s Jack Miller and Brad Binder explain what to do if you “smell the rain”
Brad Binder and Jack Miller keep the points ticking over for the KTM Factory team as the pair come into their own during a sketchy San Marino MotoGP

Jorge Martin ‘felt like a fool’ after Ducati denied him 2025 factory MotoGP seat
Pramac rider expresses his frustrations at Ducati’s 2025 rider U-turn
![Fabio Quartararo, Monster Energy Yamaha Racing, Yamaha M1, 2024 MotoGP, Misano Test, action [Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1168928_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
Is Yamaha finally preparing to ditch inline-four in favour of V4 switch?
Yamaha MotoGP looks set to belatedly retire its inline-four engine in favour of a switch to a brand-new V4 configuration, according to reports

Michelin: “Majority of riders” liked 2025 MotoGP front tyre
Michelin: “The majority of riders liked it. It took two or three laps to get the feeling, because the handling is different"

"Predator" Marc Marquez’s Misano MotoGP win "like winding back the clock"
“When Marc said those comments, you could see the twinkle in his eyes, it is starting to dawn on him that this is now possible."
![Marc Marquez, Gresini Ducati, Ducati GP23, Misano, MotoGP Test [credit: Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1169237_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
Marc Marquez shuns 2025 Ducati developments at Misano MotoGP test
Marc Marquez focuses on improving single lap qualifying pace rather than sample Ducati's developments for 2025 at the Misano MotoGP test

Yamaha plans next MotoGP test with ‘engineer’ Andrea Dovizioso
'Dovi really jumped into the project. He is very analytical. He looks a bit more an engineer than a rider!'

MotoGP radio communication? "I will get fined like Michael Jordan"
Pecco Bagnaia prepared to be punished for not using radio communication
![Jake Dixon, CFMoto Aspar Team, Kalex, 2024 Moto2, Misano, San Marino Moto2 [credit/ Gold & Goose]](https://cdn.crash.net/2024-09/GnG_1166133_HiRes.jpg?width=400)
“14th to fifth feels like a win”: Jake Dixon strengthens late Moto2 title bid
“If we were on the front two rows, generally I think we could have fought for the podium..."

The only Aprilia race rider to test 2025 parts provides his feedback
“We are not just working for the rest of this year, but also for next year and I gave a lot of feedback to Aprilia.”

Brad Binder “likes the direction” of new KTM MotoGP bike
“The character took some time to get used to but all okay.”

Luca Marini “able to feel the difference” in Honda MotoGP updates at Misano test
Both Luca Marini and Joan Mir were back on track for the one-day Misano MotoGP test having missed the GP at the weekend.

First hint about electronics for Ducati GP25 and 2025 Michelin tyre revealed
Francesco Bagnaia led Monday's Official Misano MotoGP test.

KTM enlists Pedro Acosta for 2025 development: “Three bikes in the box today”
"It has been the first test where we were able to really use him for this"

Misano MotoGP Test: Alex Rins “found 0.7s” on 2025 Yamaha engine - raced at Aragon
Alex Rins has already homologated a prototype 2025 engine - found an 'unbelievable' 0.5-0.7s when he tried it again at the Misano Test.

Johann Zarco encouraged by “very different feeling” Honda at Misano MotoGP test
“It was a very different feeling on the bike, which is good”