After a weekend away from the relentless drama and excitement MotoGP continues to unearth, we arrive at the wonderfully unique Sachsenring for one final slice of action before a well-deserved summer break arrives.
And it's a crucial weekend in the title fight too. Can a bruised Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) bounce back after his huge Assen crash? Can his teammate, Jorge Martin, go into the summer still holding onto the championship lead? Will Sachsenring King Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) continue his dominance at this circuit and propel himself further into the title fight equation?
Plenty of questions. And plenty of answers coming when we hit the track in Germany. Before we do that though, check out what you might have missed during a busy Thursday:
Marc Marquez: "I'm in the game again"
Martin on 2027 Yamaha switch: "The better decision for me and my family"
"KTM were convinced I was the rider they wanted" - Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio talk 2027
Ogura chats Yamaha move: "Really important to get a ride for a Japanese factory"
"It was time to make this move" - Mir, Holgado preview 2027 Gresini Racing link up
The 2020 MotoGP World Champion and multiple Moto2 race winner look ahead to donning BK8 Gresini Racing blue at the start of MotoGP’s new era next season