Interviews and reactions
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What are team bosses thoughts on the incoming regulation changes?
2027 will see new bikes on track as a host of exciting rule changes are introduced to make the sport even safer and more spectacular
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Has M. Marquez spotted many difference between the '23 and '24 Ducati?
The eight-time World Champion rides the '23 version of the Desmosedici, but has now had time to assess the latest spec machine
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"It's a new challenge. It's quite exciting!" - Riders react to 2027 changes
With a new era of racing coming in a few years, the MotoGP™ grid talk about the big changes coming, and what they're looking forward to most
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"It's bullshit" - Bagnaia laughs off M. Marquez reports
Sitting alongside two contenders for the factory Ducati seat, the reigning Champion denied reports he actively did not want the #93 in the box with him in 2025
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"We have to consider all their history, not just 2024” - Dall’Igna on 2025 decision
Enea Bastianini, Jorge Martin or Marc Marquez? The Ducati Corse General Manager opens up on the battle to be Pecco Bagnaia's factory teammate in 2025, with Mugello mooted as a decision deadline
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Optimism at KTM: "We have found something interesting"
Team Manager Francesco Guidotti refelcts on an encouraging Jerez Test
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Good vibrations! How are Ducati tackling chattering issues?
It's been an issue that has been highlighted from within the ranks of the Bologna bullets, but it seems progress has been made in Jerez
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Latest Honda package divides rider opinion
Riders praised the change in direction undertaken by HRC with the latest offering of the RC213V, but the new package hasn't met everyone's expectations
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How much progress have Yamaha made in Jerez?
The Iwata factory brought plenty of equipment to test in Spain as they continue their journey in returning the M1 to the top table in MotoGP™
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"We didn't start the best, but we did good work" - Martin
The Championship leader encountered a couple of problems during the one-day Jerez Test, but is still more than satisfied with his efforts in Spain
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M. Marquez: Now I'm bringing the bike to my riding style!
Claiming he feels a huge difference to pre-season testing, the eight-time World Champion reflects on a hugely productive Jerez Test
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"Probably the best race I have watched in my life" - Dall'Igna
The Ducati Corse General Manager was effusive in his praise of the Spanish GP, with both Bagnaia and Marquez aboard Ducati machinery
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What lessons has Acosta learned after trial by fire on home turf?
The rookie sensation endured a very difficult first premier class outing in his home country, crashing early on Sunday and battling mid-pack
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"I am a bit stupid!" - How did Rossi help Bezzecchi's podium charge?
The VR46 boss imparted some wisdom on his protégé in Jerez, with the Italian battling his way to P3 before "bodyslamming" Bagnaia in Parc Ferme!
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Marquez: My nightmare started here 4 years ago, I hope my second life begins now
The eight-time World Champion reflects on his epic battle with Pecco Bagnaia, and how he has helped banish some of his Jerez demons with P2
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Bagnaia: "When you fight Marc, you need your elbow up. It is intense"
A sensational double overtake, a front row view to Martin's blunder and an epic battle for a Jerez hat-trick are all part of a day's work for the Champion
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"I can't make that mistake anymore" - Martin rues blunder
The Pramac star remains the Championship leader, but his advantage has been cut to 17 points ahead of Le Mans
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"That was like the old times" - Parc Ferme reaction
Hear from the podium finishers after a truly great sporting specatcle at the Spanish GP
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Moto2™ rostrum round up: Aldeguer, Roberts, Gonzalez
Hear from the Spanish GP podium finishers after a brilliant Round 4 race
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Veijer, Muñoz and Ortola
Hear from the podium finishers following another phenomenal lightweight class race at the Spanish GP
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Rossi: Acosta has surprised everybody so far!
'The Doctor' is in the house in Jerez, and he talks VR46's year so far, the 2024 Championship and the rise of burgeoning talent Pedro Acosta
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RIDER REACTION: From podium contenders to gravel trap victims
Six riders reflect on tumbles that saw each of them hit the deck in dramatic fashion, dashing their top three hopes and blowing the Sprint wide open!
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Pedrosa promoted to P3: "I didn't know I was fighting for the podium!"
Elevated onto the podium post-Sprint, the Little Samurai recounts his late battle with Quartararo and dedicated the result to his team in Jerez
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M. Marquez: I'm disappointed, but I'm getting closer
The Gresini rider crashed out of the lead in the Tissot Sprint but is still feeling confident after a chaotic day in Jerez
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Martin banks on experience to strengthen title grip
The Championship leader picked up another Tissot Sprint win, albeit in unusual circumstances as he moves 29 points ahead in the standings
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"Nobody expected it!" - Acosta assumes P2 in the title race
The GASGAS Tech3 rider went P10 to P2 in a dramatic Tissot Sprint which sees him become Jorge Martin's closest rival in the Championship race
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"I hit the wet patch too!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Jorge Martin is the Sprint King once again, but it truly was a spectacular show that won't be forgotten any time soon
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Moto2™ recap: Aldeguer takes first pole of 2024 in Jerez
The Spaniard found some good form on home soil to finish qualifying top of the timesheets ahead of Albert Arenas and Jake Dixon
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Moto3™ recap: Alonso strikes in Spain for back-to-back poles
The Colombian mastered the mixed conditions to secure a start from the head of the grid with David Muñoz and Collin Veijer joining him on the front row
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"The first pole...the first save with the Ducati!" - View from the front row
Get the thoughts of Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin after they claimed the top three spots on the grid for the Spanish GP
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
HIGHLIGHTS: Bagnaia blitzes lap record in Jerez
The defending Champion made an early statement at the Spanish GP as Maverick Viñales and Marc Marquez also impressed on Day 1
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Acosta shines as factory KTMs face down dreaded Q1
The #31 is the sole RC-16 into Q2 and though his senior counterparts rue costly crashes, their confidence hasn't been shaken ahead of Saturday
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A tale of two talents: Acosta learns from Legend Pedrosa
The rookie wonder lived up to his word and chased the #26 around Jerez for a while as he continues his MotoGP™ education
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Bagnaia reveals change in strategy behind record-breaking lap
The World Champion remained tight-lipped on the adjustments that lead to a dominant Friday performance, which has him brimming with confidence in Jerez
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"I'm enjoying it. I'm dancing with the top group!" - M. Marquez
Admitting Sectors 2 and 4 are weakpoints, the Gresini star is feeling confident of contending for honours at the Spanish GP
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Hat-trick chasing Viñales: There's no ceiling for the weekend
The Aprilia star went under the old lap record for P2 despite taking a tumble and some braking issues, and feels the Sprint three in a row is on
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Moto2™ recap: Roberts blows hot to take Friday P1
The American looks in fine form at the Spanish GP while hometown heroes Fermin Aldeguer and Sergio Garcia join him in the top three
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Moto3™ recap: Alonso in a league of his own in Jerez
The Colombian smashed the all time lap record in the south of Spain as Jacob Roulstone and Collin Veijer keep him company in the top three
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"I've more to learn from him, than he does from me" - Acosta on Pedrosa
The rookie sensation opens up on his relationship with the MotoGP™ Legend, and how he has done his best to learn from him his vast experience
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What is on the agenda for riders ahead of the Jerez Test?
Monday sees riders back out on track as they test new equipment and gain some more valuable track time with different set ups and bikes
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"Winning here is something else" - How special is it to win in Jerez?
Steeped in history, Spanish riders Jorge Martin and Maverick Viñales detail just how prestigious it is to win at the iconic circuit
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Viñales talks MotoGP™ future and M. Marquez to Aprilia possibility
Top Gun feels links with the eight-time Champion prove the Noale factory are on the right track, and provided an update on his contract situation
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M. Marquez' 2025 wishlist: "Of course, I would like a factory bike"
The Gresini rider claims contact has been made behind the scenes as both he and teams begin to look into the future
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Let's get ready to rumble! Pedrosa set to take on Jorge Lorenzo in the ring
After setting social media ablaze with his callout video, the Spaniard says he is up for the fight with more details to come
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What are Dani Pedrosa's expectations for the Spanish GP?
The #26 is back for the weekend at the "iconic" Jerez circuit, and details the plan ahead as he looks up to keep up with the class' young guns
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Bagnaia: We're struggling... we need to understand the new bike
Having believed he could win the race after five laps, the reigning Champion leaves COTA without a podium and with more questions to answer
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Bastianini and Martin talk podium duel: "It was a really good fight"
'The Beast' had the measure of the Championship leader in Austin, and the Ducati rivals react to their battle for P3 at the Americas GP
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Viñales reflects on incredible comeback win: "This time I said no!"
After a disastrous start, Top Gun displayed incredible mental strength to launch a race winning comeback to earn the Texas treble and make MotoGP™ history
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M. Marquez reveals what led to heartbreaking crash at COTA
After taking control of the Americas GP, the eight-time World Champion found himself tumbling to the tarmac, shattering his dreams of reclaiming his King of COTA status
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"You can't imagine how much I enjoyed that!" - Acosta
The rookie wonder analysed a sensational Grand Prix, his battles with Marc Marquez and Maverick Viñales and whether he can contend for Championship honours
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"What can I say? History made!" - Parc Ferme reaction
Maverick Viñales completed the Texas treble to make MotoGP™ history in sensational style, with Pedro Acosta and Enea Bastianini back on the podium
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Moto2™ rostrum round up: Garcia, Roberts, Aldeguer
Hear from the Americas GP podium finishers after a tense affair at COTA
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Alonso, Holgado, Piqueras
Hear from the podium finishers following an attritional lightweight class race at the Americas GP
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Acosta: Marc and Jorge were more clever than I was, but I've taken note!
Experience told as the GASGAS Tech3 rookie picked up a lesson or two from his more senior counterparts after just missing out on a Sprint podium
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Where did it go wrong for Bagnaia in Saturday's Tissot Sprint?
A botched start, early traffic and rear grip issues meant the World Champion endured a Sprint with few positives at the Americas GP
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"Complicated" - Martin reflects on rollercoaster day at the rodeo
The Championship leader hit the deck twice during qualifying which put paid to his pole plans, but responded in excellent fashion with a Sprint podium
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"I want to put the hammer down!" - Viñales chases down dream treble
The Aprilia star is in scintillating form after taking pole and Sprint success at COTA, and he has now set his sights on the big prize on Sunday
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M. Marquez: We finished second, but the feeling in the race was terrible
The Gresini rider analyses a curious Tissot Sprint at COTA, and feels more is on offer if he can cut out some mistakes on Sunday
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"I'm dreaming. I want to keep going!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Maverick Viñales took back-to-back Sprint wins in brilliant fashion, with Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin joining him on the Sprint podium
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Moto2™ recap: Explosive Canet claims pole at COTA
The Spaniard is in irresistible form as he will launch from the head of the grid for the second time this year, with Fermin Aldeguer and Sergio Garcia on the front row
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Moto3™ recap: Alonso bags maiden Championship pole at COTA!
The Colombian came out on top of a late scrap in Austin, and he will launch from the head of the grid ahead of Jose Antonio Rueda and Dani Holgado
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"I love America!" - The view from the front row
Get the thoughts of Maverick Viñales, Pedro Acosta and Marc Marquez after they claimed front row starts for the Americas GP
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"They're fast, and they'll be in Q2" - Acosta expects KTMs to bounce back
The sole RC16 qualified for Q2 at COTA, the rookie wonder continues to dazzle as his more senior counterparts endured a tough Day 1 at the Americas GP
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"We reacted in a good way" - M. Marquez takes P3 after early struggles
The Gresini rider stated he was delighted with his team's efforts on Friday, and compared riding the Ducati and the Honda at favoured stomping ground COTA
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Viñales plots Ducati's downfall after superb opening day
Top Gun claims he is feeling at his very best all across COTA and believes he can be a serious contender for pole position on Saturday
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Bagnaia: I think that is my best Friday in a long time!
The World Champion left it late to secure his Q2 place, and while impressed by the pace of Jorge Martin, he thinks it will be a different story on Saturday
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Experience plays its part as Martin reacts to "amazing lap"
The Pramac rider set the fastest-ever two-wheeled lap around COTA on Friday but believes he still needs to improve for the rest of the weekend
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Moto2™ recap: Aldeguer ends Friday fastest
The MotoGP™ bound rider ended Day 1 in P1 ahead of Sergio Garcia and Dennis Foggia
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Moto3™ recap: Alonso gets off on the right foot at COTA
The Colombian will be smiling after the opening day's runs in Austin as he leads Jose Antonio Rueda and Angel Piqueras on the timesheets
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Yamaha boss addresses Quartararo renewal and satellite team rumours
Lin Jarvis, Team Principal, opens up on how the Iwata factory tied down the 2021 World Champion until 2026 and potential plans to expand
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Bastianini, Martin or M. Marquez! Does Bagnaia have a preferred 2025 partner?
The reigning Champion had a rather blunt response when speaking about his factory Ducati teammate from next season at the Americas GP
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Where do I sign? M. Marquez quells victory talk ahead of COTA return
Having taken seven wins in Austin, many have tipped the #93 for a maiden Ducati win this weekend but he was keen to temper expectations
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Quartararo: Yamaha bosses convinced me to stay over Aprilia switch
The 2021 World Champion has signed on with the Iwata factory until 2026, citing talks with management as a significant factor in extending his contract
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"I think I won't stay here" - Martin expects exit as Pramac rumours swirl
It's been mooted that the Italian team could trade Ducati for Yamaha, but the current Championship leader has his sights set on something bigger
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"He knows what mistake he did" – Bagnaia and M. Marquez discuss collision
Listen to the thoughts the #1 and #93 as they dissect what happened between them in Sunday’s Portuguese GP
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History maker Acosta: "This is only the beginning"
The third youngest-ever premier class podium finisher talks us through his incredible Portuguese GP Sunday and what he learned following Bagnaia
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What problem cost Viñales a Sunday podium in Portimao?
The Aprilia star explains the reason for his last lap DNF and why he’s taking the positives from an excellent weekend at the office
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"Today is not Ducati red, today is GASGAS red" - Parc Ferme reaction
A flawless Martin performance saw him claim a first Sunday win of the year as Bastianini and rookie sensation Acosta pocket Portimao podiums
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Martin: "To win at a track where I almost lost everything is amazing"
Three years on from his huge crash in Portimao, the new World Championship leader details his expertly executed win at the same venue
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Moto2™ rostrum round up: Canet, Roberts, Gonzalez
Hear from the Portuguese GP podium finishers after an edge-of-the-seat Round 2 race