MotoGP Safety Commission member Loris Capirossi reiterates that the riders will make the final decision over whether or not racing goes ahead in Qatar should the rain continue to fall at Losail.
Conor Cummins will ride Honda machinery in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport classes this year alongside Bruce Anstey in the Batley-based Padgetts Racing team.
Valentino Rossi says the 2017 MotoGP World Championship has the potential to produce another wide spread of race winners after nine different riders tasted success last season.
Crash.net speaks to a host of men that have worked with MotoGP's latest sensation through his grand prix career. They give their verdict on Maverick's chances this season.