Stoner: My achievements were validated having raced against Rossi

Keen to not give anything away, Alberto Puig has chosen not to discuss the rumours linking 2020 MotoGP champion Joan Mir and Suzuki team-mate Alex Rins to Honda in 2023.

Rewind to the pre-Marc Marquez injury era and Honda were on top of the world. But how things have changed in three MotoGP seasons for the Japanese marque.

Marc Marquez has made the perfect start to the Portimao MotoGP after leading the way from team-mate Pol Espargaro on combined times.

Fabio Quartararo’s manager Eric Mahe has confirmed talks are underway with other manufacturers, as Yamaha attempt to retain the reigning MotoGP world champion.

Jake Dixon left really 'annoyed at myself' following Mandalika Moto2 crash; 'I want to say sorry to the team. They gave me the bike to win and I wasn’t able to back that up'.

Jake Dixon laments poor start to the Qatar Moto2 race after losing 15 places in the first few corners; 'Turn 1 and 2 was a disaster! We had the pace but the first lap held me back'.

Marc Marquez' crew chief, Santi Hernandez, says winning the 2022 MotoGP title is the only goal as of now, while 'more stability on entry, more grip and more power' were key areas the eight-time world champion wanted improving with the new-look Honda.

In today’s MotoGP Gossip column, Maverick Vinales has admitted leaving Suzuki was a ‘mistake’, former Repsol Honda boss Livio Suppo feels ‘sorry’ for the team’s current situation and Kevin Schwantz predicts Pedro Acosta will be in MotoGP within the next two years.

Special display of Valentino Rossi's title-winning bikes opens his final MotoGP weekend: 'I'm happy if Honda change their mind and give me the 500!'

'We tried a new bike, big things… in some areas really good and in some missing a lot' – Marc Marquez on 2022 Honda MotoGP prototype.

Marc Marquez tops a promising first MotoGP free practice session at Sachsenring for Honda, ahead of championship leader Fabio Quartararo who recovered from a turn 12 fall.

Fabio Quartararo could become the first man to break Marc Marquez’ unbeaten record of ten wins in succession at Sachsenring - eight in MotoGP, but believes the Spaniard will be in contention; ‘I think everyone will try to make Marc not win or podium to get much confidence for him.”

Maverick Vinales endured another difficult MotoGP weekend, while team-mate Fabio Quartararo took home the spoils in Mugello; says 'we will keep working' in order to not lose the 'feeling of practice', as the weekend progresses.

Takaaki Nakagami matches best MotoGP race finish of fourth at Jerez; ‘Happy how we came back’, but ‘mixed feelings after the race’ as the Japanese rider was only six tenths from maiden podium.

Johann Zarco tops pre race MotoGP warm up session at Jerez, while Repsol Honda riders Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro suffer fast crashes again.

Christian Horner has told Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff to keep his nose out of Red Bull’s business regarding its future engine plans.

Francesco Bagnaia tops Free Practice two ahead of Sunday’s Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix, while Marc Marquez finishes sixth on his return in what could be a crucial session as unpredictable weather surrounds Portimao.

Figures within F1 react to Sebastian Vettel securing the championship title for a second straight year