Motogp 2021

MotoGP 2021: Francesco Bagnaia sets new track record, claims pole for San Marino MotoGP

Ducati rider Bagnaia, who won his first GP at Aragon last weekend, posted a blistering best time of one minute, 31.065 seconds at Misano, finishing ahead of teammate Jack Miller and championship leader Fabio Quartararo.

MotoGP: Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia pips Marc Marquez at Aragon to claim maiden victory

This was Bagnaia's debut success in the premier category after 10 wins combined in Moto2 and Moto3.

MotoGP 2021: Fabio Quartararo tops both practice sessions despite dramatic fall

The 22-year-old French Yamaha rider hurt his left ankle when he slipped at turn eight at Silverstone.

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales leaves Yamaha with immediate effect; Cal Crutchlow to take his seat

After the Dutch GP at the end of June, it was announced that Maverick Vinales, who has already signed to ride for Aprilia next season, would cut short his contract and leave at the end of the season.

MotoGP 2021: Malaysian MotoGP called off due to COVID-19 restrictions, Misano circuit to replace race in calendar

"The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting entry restrictions for Malaysia oblige the cancellation of the event," a joint statement from the sport's ruling body the FIM and promoters Dorna confirmed.

MotoGP 2021: South African Brad Binder wins Austrian MotoGP, Francesco Bagnaia comes second

Unlike his rivals who pitted to change bikes, Binder opted to stay out on slick tyres and skillfully held off the field to win his second-ever MotoGP.

MotoGP 2021: Jorge Martin beats out Fabio Quartararo to grab pole ahead of Austria GP

On the fastest track in MotoGP, championship leader Fabio Quartararo seemed to have sealed pole position when he smashed the record set last week by fellow Frenchman Johann Zarco last weekend ahead of the Styria Grand Prix.

MotoGP 2021: Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi announces decision to retire at end of season

Rossi told a press conference ahead of this weekend's Styrian Grand Prix that he will call it a day, 12 years on from his last MotoGP title.

MotoGP 2021: Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo wins Dutch MotoGP to extend lead atop driver's standings

Quartararo, 22, in just his third term at the top table of racing extended his advantage to 34 points ahead of second-placed Johann Zarco, who had to contend with a fourth place in the Netherlands.

MotoGP 2021: Yamaha's Maverick Vinales sets quickest time in third practice ahead of Dutch MotoGP qualifying

The Spaniard had been fastest in both of Friday's sessions and went on to clock a leading 1min 32.336 sec in the third run-out in dry conditions.