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| Kropotkin Thinks | ... that Ducati always find a way to surprise |
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Valentino Rossi has an extra supply of mojo at Sepang. But it wasn't quite enough to get him past Andrea Dovizioso and onto the podium
On the grid, eyes ahead, and plan for Turn 1
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Phillip Island + rain = clear visors, and a sight of the concentration riding the track requires
Once upon a time, Valentino Rossi reigned supreme at Phillip Island. He needs help from Yamaha for those days to return
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Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Valentino Rossi?
Maverick Viñales chased Andrea Dovizioso, but lacked the speed to pass
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The weekend got off to a tough start at Buriram for Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo engaged in a battle of wills at the end of qualifying. Both men have the scuffed leathers to prove it
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Pol Esparagaro had a rough old time at the Motorland Aragon circuit, fracturing his wrist in a cold-tire highside in FP4
Rear grip. That's all Valentino Rossi was asking for
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KTM have decided to replace Johann Zarco effective immediately. From Aragon until the end of 2019, current KTM test rider Mika Kallio will take the place of the Frenchman in the factory Red Bull KTM team.
Though the decision comes as a surprise to the outside world, it makes sense from the perspective of KTM. Zarco has announced his intention to leave at the end of the season, and given his options are limited for 2020, is looking at becoming a test rider, and has been linked to a possible vacancy at Yamaha. With so much work happening on the KTM RC16, and a constant flow of new parts in the garage, KTM have decided it is better to have test rider Mika Kallio on the bike than keeping Johann Zarco.
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A glimpse of the future. Quartararo vs Marquez is becoming a regular staple of MotoGP, and the sport is better for it
Almost pole for PolE. KTM progress is accelerating, so it won't be long now
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Jack Miller keeps it low at Silverstone. He had a good weekend, though a loss of grip hampered him at the end
Compare and contrast Andrea Iannone's body position on the Aprilia with Miller on the Ducati. Not the same corner, but Iannone is obviously uncomfortable
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Man of the moment Jack Miller demonstrates the 'leaping from one side of the bike to the other to try to get the thing to turn' technique
The sea of orange wasn't for Marc Marquez. But he took it where he could get it
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Alex Rins gets told off by Suzuki staff for his head position (see Espargaro and Zarco behind). But he's fast enough with it
Jack Miller demonstrates improper brake technique
