Interviews and reactions
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"The aerodynamics will change quite a lot" – Dall'Igna
Ducati Corse General Manager, Gigi Dall'Igna, hints that some big changes are coming for the World Champions as they try to stay ahead of the pack in 2024
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Bagnaia eyes MotoGP™ title hat-trick: "It will be important to remain calm"
The reigning World Champion previews the 2024 campaign as Ducati lift the covers off their fresh-faced machines in Italy
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"I’m here to fight for the title" – Bastianini
‘The Beast’ looks ahead to the 2024 MotoGP™ season at Ducati Lenovo Team’s official launch in Italy
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"We're not putting pressure on Marc and Alex" - Gresini dreaming of the title glory?
Gresini Racing's Team Manager, Michele Masini, offers his thoughts on what lies ahead for the Marquez brothers in 2024
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Carchedi chats all things Marc Marquez ahead of new 2024 chapter
The #93's 2024 Crew Chief assesses the potential their side of the box possesses before testing gets underway in Sepang
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Moto3™? Done – Masia excited for Moto2™ challenge
The 2023 Moto3™ World Champion remembers a stunning 2023 campaign and looks ahead to his future in Moto2™
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Tissot Sprint: the riders have their say
It promised a lot and delivered more – 2023 welcomed a new era as the Sprint landed in MotoGP™
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2023 REVIEW: Yamaha – No hiding the disappointment
Team Director Maio Meregalli talks us through Yamaha’s difficulties in 2023 but admits the end of year performances have given them hope for 2024
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"Winning the title for the third consecutive year would be unbelievable"
Gigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse, shares his satisfaction after a successful 2023 and looks to the future with ambition
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Bezzecchi, ready to be "fast" in "a difficult year"
"Proud" of his great year on the Ducati, the Italian shares his desire to rest at home and "continue improving" throughout 2024
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"My plan is to win next season"
2023 Runner-up Jorge Martin leaves no one in doubt about his ambitions for next season
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Bagnaia, 'relaxed' ahead of new challenge in 2024
"Happy" to share his successes with Ducati fans, 'Pecco' prepares for a few well-deserved weeks of rest
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2023 REVIEW: KTM - "The improvement is clear"
Francesco Guidotti details his thoughts on KTM’s much-improved 2023 season as the orange squad eye plenty more success in 2024
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2023 REVIEW: Honda hint at major restructuring after dismal campaign
Alberto Puig analyses HRC's ups and downs throughout the latest season and looks ahead to the future
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Pedro Acosta: I have a lot of things to learn before being competitive
The 2023 Moto2™ World Champion looks back on his second title clinching season as well as looking ahead to his MotoGP™ adventure
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2023 REVIEW: Ducati praise Bagnaia's mental fortitude
Factory Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi reflects on a historic season for the Bologna brand as Bagnaia went back-to-back
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2023 REVIEW: Aprilia: "We didn’t achieve the goals we set"
Aprilia boss Paolo Bonora chats openly about the Noale factory’s rollercoaster campaign, while pinpointing the areas they need to improve for 2024
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Francesco Bagnaia: "Pressure is a privilege"
The 2023 World Champion looks back on the ups and downs of his title winning campaign
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“The USA is a really big market for MotoGP™” – Carlos Ezpeleta
Dorna Sports’ Chief Sporting Officer talks about Trackhouse Racing being on the grid in 2024 and what they’ll bring to MotoGP™
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“It’s something special” – Rivola excited about Trackhouse Racing partnership
Aprilia Racing CEO, Massimo Rivola, looks ahead to 2024 as their new Independent Team was officially revealed ahead of the new year
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“It’s a pinch me moment” – Justin Marks
Trackhouse Racing’s Founder and Owner shares his thoughts on becoming a MotoGP™ team in 2024 and beyond
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Have Yamaha and Honda taken a step in the right direction?
It was a pivotal day for the beleaguered brands, with expectations 2024 can bring new hope
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A World Champion's package: Bagnaia already feels 2024 improvement
The #1 is beyond satisfied with the first offering from Ducati as he chases a hat-trick of titles, while he also weighed in on his Gresini debut
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Mir talks Crew Chief switch: "I'm really happy with the decision"
The 2020 World Champion will join forces with Santi Hernandez for the upcoming season, and the Mallorcan discussed the move after testing in Valencia
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FIRST THOUGHTS: Ducati and Yamaha newboys talk Valencia Test
Franco Morbidelli, Alex Rins and Fabio Di Giannantonio reflect on their first day in new jobs
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"This bike was really fast!" - Acosta delight at MotoGP™ debut
The Moto2™ World Champion could hardly contain his excitement after making his first appearance in the premier class at the Valencia Test with the GASGAS Tech3 team
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"No surprise" - M. Marquez' Ducati stablemates rate his debut
The Spaniard finished as the second fastest Ducati at the Test though it didn't come as a shock for his peers at the Bologna bullets
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Viñales targeting more in 2024 after taking testing honours
Top Gun finished the Valencia Test P1, but feels there are still improvements to be made on the RS-GP
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"Today was amazing!" - Gresini delighted by M. Marquez debut
Sporting Director Michele Masini reflects on a huge day for the team as eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez got his first taste of a Ducati
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"I want to hear his comments" – Dall’Igna intrigued by M. Marquez’s debut
Ducati’s General Director chats 2023 success, mixed feelings over the new concessions and the eight-time World Champion’s first day with the Italian marque
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Di Giannantonio: "Mooney VR46 is one of the best teams"
The Italian rider - who's place on the MotoGP™ grid in 2024 was no sure thing - feels honoured to replace Luca Marini
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Puig: We've studied Marini's progress and felt he was a good fit
The HRC Team Manager reacts to signing the Italian on a two year deal, and what it means going forward
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New adventures, new toys, new season: MotoGP™ riders preview the Test
The stars of the show give us a sneak peek of what's on the agenda as the first day of 2024 gets underway on Tuesday
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The toast of the paddock! MotoGP™ stars pay tribute to Bagnaia
A host of premier class stars were quick to lavish praise on the 2023 MotoGP™ World Champion after his brilliant triumph in Valencia
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M. Marquez talks Martin & Bezzecchi clashes, bids farewell to Honda
In his final race with HRC, the eight-time World Champion crashed out and feels a massive podium opportunity went begging in Valencia
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"It's just 1-0 Ducati" - Pramac planning to even the score in 2024
Gino Borsoi, Pramac Team Manager, reflects on a hugely positive year for his side and is already plotting his Championship challenge
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Bezzecchi fumes at Marquez: "He hit me and made me crash"
The Italian was furious with the #93 after their opening lap clash, and didn't hold back in his assessment of the eight-time World Champion
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"Doing it with the #1 on my bike makes it even better" - Bagnaia
Hear from your 2023 World Champion after the Italian delivered his second premier class title in emphatic fashion in Valencia
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Martin: Pecco has done an outstanding job
A costly crash with Marc Marquez saw the Pramac star's title challenge end, but he remains proud of an incredible 2023
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"I have no words right now" - Parc Ferme reaction
Hear from your World Champion after his title success in Valencia, with Diggia and Zarco joining him in Parc Ferme
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Moto2™ rostrum round up: Aldeguer, Canet and Lopez
Hear from the podium finishers following the final race of the intermediate class season
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Sasaki, Alonso and Ortola
Hear from the podium finishers following a dramatic race to bring the curtain down on the lightweight class season
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Team Manager view: "Pecco is a bit p****** off!"
Ahead of a decisive day in Valencia, Pramac's Gino Borsoi and Ducati Lenovo's Davide Tardozzi evaluate what lies ahead in Spain
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What role can title rivals' stablemates play on final day?
Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin will go wheel-to-wheel for the Championship in Valencia, and it seems help from Ducati colleagues might be in short supply
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Rossi returns for the title decider: "It will be electric!"
The nine-time World Champion is in the paddock as Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin vie for Championship glory in the season finale
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"Go for it. Always!" - Bagnaia to come out guns blazing
With his advantage down to 14 points, the Italian dismissed the notion he will take a conservative approach ahead of Sunday's title decider
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Martin: I will attack 100% with every move on Sunday
After a sensational Sprint victory, the Spaniard is within 14 points of Pecco Bagnaia heading into the final race of the season
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Emotional M. Marquez dreaming of the perfect Honda goodbye
Following his Tissot Sprint, where he made contact with Jorge Martin and collected a podium, the HRC star shed some tears upon returning to his box
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Moto2™ highlights: Canet on pole for Pons farewell
The Spainard will launch from the head of the grid ahead Sito Pons' final race, with Fermin Aldeguer and Marcos Ramirez joining him on the front row
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"It was win or crash!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
A Tissot Sprint thriller sees the title fight rumble on to the final day, with Jorge Martin victorious as Brad Binder and Marc Marquez joined him on the podium
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Moto3™ recap: Veijer takes pole in Valencia
The Dutch rider is joined on the front row by teammate Ayumu Sasaki plus Deniz Öncü
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"We're ready for this afternoon!" - Parc ferme reactions
Hear from the front row as Pecco Bagnaia positioned himself on the front row between Maverick Viñales and Johann Zarco for the Valencia GP
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"He's leaving his love" - Agostini talks Marquez' Honda exit
The MotoGP™ Legend voices his opinion on the eight-time World Champion's move to Gresini ahead of his farewell to HRC in Valencia
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Pecco Vs Martin: Agostini says how title can be won in Valencia
The Italian Legend, like many of us, is compelled by the epic Championship fight that has unfolded in 2023 and details the key to glory in Spain
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"The lap was fantastic!" - Viñales claims Valencia record
It was a strong start for Top Gun in Spain as he recorded the fastest-ever lap around Circuit Ricardo Tormo, setting him up for a strong showing
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"I think Martin should focus more on his job" - Bagnaia
The Italian is headed towards Q1 in Valencia and delivered a strong message to his title rival after some cat and mouse antics in Practice
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Martin: It's not what I want, but we had to put pressure on Pecco
The Pramac rider details the reasoning behind his aggressive Practice tactics that have reaped early rewards in Valencia
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Moto2™ recap: Champion Acosta comes out the blocks quickest
The KTM starlet sits atop the timesheets after the opening day's efforts, with Fermin Aldeguer and Aron Canet joining him in the top three
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Moto3™ recap: Holgado takes Friday honours in Valencia
Deniz Öncü and Joel Kelso joined the Spaniard in the top three after Day 1 in Spain
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Michelin address Jorge Martin's tyre claims in Qatar
The Pramac star experienced major problems with his rear tyre in Lusail, but the tyre manufacturer have refuted claims the issue came from their side
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Ready to learn: Acosta previews MotoGP™ debut
The Moto2™ World Champion will jump onto the RC16 for the first time on Tuesday, and the Spanish starlet is excited for what lies ahead
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"It'll be difficult emotionally" - M. Marquez on Honda farewell
An era will end in Valencia as the eight-time World Champion and HRC part ways after the season finale in Spain
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"I’ve come with a helmet and a suit to test" - Diggia teases 2024 deal
The Qatar GP victor still hasn't got a team for next season, but responded to rumours linking him with the VR46 ride should it open up
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"It's the right moment" - Marini on pending Repsol Honda switch
There still hasn't been any official confirmation, but the Italian all but confirmed the deal during Thursday in Valencia
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Martin to come out swinging: "I have nothing to lose"
The Pramac rider will go on the attack in Valencia as he bids to overturn a 21 point deficit in the season finale
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Bagnaia aiming to emulate M. Marquez and Rossi in title chase
The Italian could become the third rider to claim back-to-back MotoGP™ titles, and he would do it in front of 'The Doctor' who's set to be in Valencia
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What strategy will title leader Bagnaia adopt in Valencia?
The factory Ducati rider has a 21 point advantage heading into the season finale, and he is posed with a tactical dilemma ahead of the season finale
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"It's insane" - How did riders enjoy Qatar's new paddock set up?
Hear the thoughts from some top riders of the reformed facilities at Lusail International Circuit
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Di Giannantonio: "Everything went according to plan"
The Italian elaborates on the machinations behind his sensational debut victory in MotoGP™
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Jorge Martin: "They beat us off track!"
A despondent Martinator opens up on a disastrous race in Qatar, though concedes that "anything can happen in Valencia"
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Bagnaia: "Not happy...I was fighting for victory!"
The reigning World Champion expresses a wide range of emotions of his analysis in what could be a title-defining Qatar GP
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"That's for everyone who doubted me!" - Parc Ferme reaction
Hear from Di Giannantonio, Bagnaia and Marini following a pivotal encounter at the Grand Prix of Qatar
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Moto2™ rostrum round up: Aldeguer, Gonzalez and Canet
Hear from the podium finishers following the intermediate class outing at the GP of Qatar
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Masia, Alonso and Oncu
Hear from the podium finishers following a Championship deciding lightweight class race in Qatar
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"His reaction was silly" - Morbidelli
The Italian rider recounts the series of unfortunate events that led to the altercation with Aleix Espargaro, and brands the stewards decision "unwise"
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Bagnaia : "He is opening a situation that could be interesting for tomorrow"
The World Champion, who finished fifth in the Tissot Sprint, hints that what happened between him and Martin today could affect Sunday's race
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"I tried...but it was hard to overtake" Diggia on win attempt
The Gresini rider admits to being "on the limit" in his efforts to overtake Martin, sees Sunday's main race as opportunity for better result
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"I can't wait to watch the race" - Martin delights in Tissot Sprint victory
The combative Prima Pramac rider was in a class of his own on Saturday, and credits team for hard work and the right choices
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Marini: "My rear tyre finished after four laps"
The poleman issues warning after "really hard race", says tyre management will be key on Sunday
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"It wasn't easy!" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Martin, Di Giannatonio and Marini reflect on the first points-winning contest at the GP of Qatar