Interviews and reactions
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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
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Jose Mourinho talks MotoGP™: "I love it"
Hear from ‘The Special One’ as the legendary football manager visits a MotoGP™ paddock for the first time at the Portuguese GP
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Holgado, Rueda, Ortola
Hear from the podium finishers following another phenomenal lightweight class race at the Portuguese GP
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Bagnaia: "The emotions are that I f***** up"
The World Champion rues his Sprint error with a smile as he reloads for Sunday’s main event in Portugal
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Marc Marquez debriefs debut Ducati podium: "I have the speed"
The eight-time World Champion rues a mistake in Q2 but goes from P8 to P2 in Portimao’s Tissot Sprint to earn a first podium in Gresini colours
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MotoE™ Race 2 rostrum: Casadei, Garzo, Gutierrez
Hear from your podium finishers as the electric class season opener comes to a close in Portugal
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"It’s a big relief" – Viñales details long-awaited top step return
Despite suffering from gastroenteritis in Portimao, Top Gun claims a maiden win with Aprilia and explains why he has a real chance to double up on Sunday
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"I can battle for victory more than today" - Martin eyes Sunday glory
The Prima Pramac rider explains why a medium rear tyre can aid his 25-point haul hopes in Portimao after finishing P3 in the Tissot Sprint
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"I was super lucky on the first lap" - Tissot Sprint reactions
Viñales claims a magnificent maiden Sprint win as he takes Saturday honours ahead of Marc Marquez and Martin in Portugal
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Moto2™ recap: Gonzalez grabs magnificent maiden pole position
The Gresini star beats Aldeguer and Canet in Q2 at the Portuguese GP to earn a debut Saturday P1
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Moto3™ recap: Rueda soars to debut pole
The Red Bull KTM Ajo star leaves it late to edge out Kelso and Alonso on Saturday in Portimao
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MotoE™ Race 1 rostrum: Spinelli, Garzo, Casadei
The podium finishers debrief a thrilling opener at the Portuguese GP
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"There are two or three riders who can win" - Hear from the top three in Q2
Get the thoughts of Bastianini, Viñales and Martin after they claimed front row starts for the Portuguese GP
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"Finally into Q2!" – Quartararo and Rins hand Yamaha double top 10 boost
Hear from an upbeat Monster Energy Yamaha duo as the Iwata factory have two riders heading straight into Q2 for the first time since the 2022 Malaysian GP
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MotoE™ recap: Granado grabs first pole of 2024
The Brazilian sets the pace in MotoE™ Q2 as Spinelli and reigning Champion Casadei earn front-row starts in Portimao
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Bastianini: "I'm much happier compared to last year"
The Friday pacesetter is out to banish his 2023 Portimao demons on Saturday and Sunday as the Italian pinpoints who his main rivals are
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"Positive from the get-go" – Miller flies high on Friday
While admitting Miller Airlines might have to close for a while, the Australian was upbeat about his chances of a great weekend following a strong Day 1
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"Super happy" Marc Marquez details late Practice crash
The eight-time World Champion explained how his Honda riding style caused the Turn 5 crash on Friday, but it didn’t dampen his excellent day at the office
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Moto2™ recap: Lopez pips Canet to Day 1 honours
The Championship leader and his compatriot were split by just 0.013s in a busy Moto2™ Practice 1 session, as Roberts completes the top three in Portugal
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Moto3™ recap: Alonso shines on an overcast Friday
The Colombian ends a disrupted Day 1 top of the lightweight class timesheets in Portimao with Kelso and Bertelle in tow
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How big is Oliveira dreaming for his home Grand Prix?
The Portuguese favourite is out to banish the demons of 2023 ahead of his return to Portimao
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A rivalry is born! M. Marquez and Acosta talk epic battle and saves
There were plenty of highlights from the opening weekend for the rookie sensation, including a brilliant save and an overtake on the eight-time World Champion on Sunday
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"Fermin is one of the fastest riders of the new era" - Bagnaia
Ducati's latest recruit has certainly caught the eye of the reigning World Champion, with the Italian lavishing praise on Aldeguer at the Portuguese GP
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Martin on Aldeguer's Pramac move: "I hope they'll say I'm on a red Ducati!"
The Spaniard is eyeing up the factory Ducati seat in 2025 alongside Pecco Bagnaia after it was revealed the Moto2™ star is Pramac-bound
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Aldeguer team for 2025 revealed by new Ducati Sporting Director
Labelling the Spaniard as "the future of Ducati", Mauro Grassilli opened up on the signing of the exciting Spaniard and a potential teammate for Pecco Bagnaia on the factory team
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FIRST WORDS: Aldeguer talks dream Ducati deal and factory bike chances
The Bologna bullets' latest recruit opened up on the move and discussed which team and bike we will see him compete with in 2025
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Quartararo targets quick decision on Yamaha future: "I will not spend months"
The 2021 World Champion wants a prompt resolution to his MotoGP™ future, placing added importance on the Iwata factory's private test on Monday
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Acosta: "I was living the dream for 15 laps!"
The rookie was on cloud nine after his P9 performance at the Qatar GP, which saw him battle with the biggest names in the sport
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How is M. Marquez feeling aboard the Ducati after Qatar?
The eight-time World Champion enjoyed a positive weekend on his first competitive outing with the Desmosedici after taking P4 in Lusail
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Martin: When I feel 100% with the GP24, I can be unbeatable
The Prima Pramac star added a podium to his Qatar GP Sprint win, but still holds some concerns over his 2024 package
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Bagnaia talks Martin payback after Qatar masterclass
The reigning Champion bounced back from a tough Saturday as his title defence had lift off in Lusail thanks to a tour de force performance