pre-race news before Valencia

Late breaking news before the final MotoGP race of 2015 (for all three classes).

Smith: "We improved one and a half seconds from yesterday"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/smith-we-improved-one-and-a-half-seconds-from-yesterday/189366

Iannone: "We didn't exactly do the best qualifying"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/iannone-we-didn-t-exactly-do-the-best-qualifying/189377

Crutchlow: "It's going to be a long race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/crutchlow-it-s-going-to-be-a-long-race/189397

Rossi: "I suffered a bit more with the grip"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/rossi-i-suffered-a-bit-more-with-the-grip/189406

Espargaro: "I went out with the hard tyre"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/espargaro-i-went-out-with-the-hard-tyre/189410

Pedrosa: "We'll see how it tomorrow goes"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/pedrosa-we-ll-see-how-it-tomorrow-goes/189414

Lorenzo: "There was a lot of tension"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/lorenzo-there-was-a-lot-of-tension/189418

Marquez: "There is not much between us"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/marquez-there-is-not-much-between-us/189422

A day of contrasts
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/a-day-of-contrasts/189432

Luthi sets fastest time of weekend in Moto2 FP3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/luthi-sets-fastest-time-of-weekend-in-moto2-fp3/189235

Remarkable Rabat takes pole ahead of Moto2 farewell

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/remarkable-rabat-takes-pole-ahead-of-moto2-farewell/189293

Rabat: "I hope this chapter in my career ends on a high"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/rabat-i-hope-this-chapter-in-my-career-ends-on-a-high/189385

Zarco: "Everyone is riding very fast"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/zarco-everyone-is-riding-very-fast/189395

Last-gasp Oliveira snatches top spot in Moto3 FP3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/last-gasp-oliveira-snatches-top-spot-in-moto3-fp3/189217

McPhee to continue with SAXOPRINT RTG in 2016

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/mcphee-to-continue-with-saxoprint-rtg-in-2016/189238

McPhee celebrates new contract with pole in Moto3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/mcphee-celebrates-new-contract-with-pole-in-moto3/189243

Kent: "We made the job a lot harder"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/kent-we-made-the-job-a-lot-harder/189291

Oliveira: "We have done what we needed to do"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/oliveira-we-have-done-what-we-needed-to-do/189300

McPhee: "I thought everyone was gonna go faster"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/07/mcphee-i-thought-everyone-was-gonna-go-faster/189338

more MotoGP news

More MotoGP news as we head into the season finale, in Valencia, Spain, that will take place, on Sunday.

Suppo: "We don't want to put more fuel on the fire"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/suppo-we-don-t-want-to-put-more-fuel-on-the-fire/188897

Permanent Bureau address MotoGP riders

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/permanent-bureau-address-motogp-riders/188903

An interview, with Alex De Angelis.

De Angelis interview: "I am smiling!"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/de-angelis-interview-i-am-smiling/188914

#TheGrandFinale: Rossi, Lorenzo, Marquez & Pedrosa talk

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/thegrandfinale-rossi-lorenzo-marquez-pedrosa-talk/188926

Ippolito: "We need to remember the values of our sport"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/ippolito-we-need-to-remember-the-values-of-our-sport/188945

Marquez starts quickest in FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/marquez-starts-quickest-in-fp1/188978

Nicky Hayden becomes MotoGP Legend
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/nicky-hayden-becomes-motogp-legend/189085

MotoGP Championship Quest: the official MotoGP mobile game

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/motogp-championship-quest-the-official-motogp-mobile-game/189097

Carmelo Ezpeleta: "We must learn from what happened"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/carmelo-ezpeleta-we-must-learn-from-what-happened/189087

Redding: "The most difficult day I've had on the bike"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/redding-the-most-difficult-day-i-ve-had-on-the-bike/189133

Lowes sets the pace in Moto2 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/lowes-sets-the-pace-in-moto2-fp1/189005

Luthi ends Friday on top in Moto2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/luthi-ends-friday-on-top-in-moto2/189107

Kent & Oliveira discuss Moto3 title showdown

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/05/kent-oliveira-discuss-moto3-title-showdown/188896

Kent leads the way in Moto3 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/kent-leads-the-way-in-moto3-fp1/188969

Kent: "I'll sleep well this night"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/kent-i-ll-sleep-well-this-night/189117

Oliveira: "We're just a tenth off first place"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/06/oliveira-we-are-just-a-tenth-off-first-place/189127

MotoGP news briefing

Continuing to delve into news stories, in all three MotoGP classes, leading up to this weekend's title decider in Valencia, Spain.

Pedrosa: "We've worked hard and won two races"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/pedrosa-we-ve-worked-hard-and-won-two-races/188777

Dovizioso: "The GP15 hasn't been the same"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/dovizioso-the-gp15-hasn-t-been-the-same/188795

A look at each time in MotoGP and Grand Prix motorcycle racing history, dating back to 1949, where the series title, has gone down, to the final race of the season.

To the bitter end
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/to-the-bitter-end/188730

Redding: "It's always proved a difficult track for me"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/redding-it-s-always-proved-a-difficult-track-for-me/188819

Hayden: "This is going to be my last ride in MotoGP"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/hayden-this-is-going-to-be-my-last-ride-in-motogp/188824

Espargaro: "I am nursing the neck injury from Malaysia"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/espargaro-i-am-nursing-the-neck-injury-from-malaysia/188764

Iannone: "It's vitally important to finish fourth"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/iannone-it-s-vitally-important-to-finish-fourth/188785

Valencia numbers of Rossi, Pedrosa, Lorenzo, and Marquez

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/valencia-numbers-of-rossi-pedrosa-lorenzo-and-marquez/188828

If you are subscribed to the MotoGP Video pass, check out a few of these championship deciding races.

Video Playlist: Championship deciders
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/video-playlist-championship-deciders/188786

Vinales: "I'm happy for having taken the Rookie of The Year"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/vinales-i-m-happy-for-having-taken-the-rookie-of-the-year/188863

Rabat: "My only focus has been on recovery"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/rabat-my-only-focus-has-been-on-recovery/188782

Zarco: "We have a good memory coming into this weekend"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/zarco-we-have-a-good-memory-coming-into-this-weekend/188849

Oliveira: "We'll see what happens"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/oliveira-we-ll-see-what-happens/188830

Special Livery for SKY VR46 team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/04/special-livery-for-sky-vr46-team/188860

more MotoGP news

More breaking news from the world of MotoGP.  News, and also, statistical analyses for some of the classes, when it comes to racing at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.

Revisiting an idea posed on this blog, last week.  The scenarios in which either Valentino Rossi, or Jorge Lorenzo, can become champion.

How Rossi or Lorenzo can become champion

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/how-rossi-or-lorenzo-can-become-champion/188672

#ValenciaGP in numbers
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/valenciagp-in-numbers/188671

Bridgestone look ahead to Valencia GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/bridgestone-look-ahead-to-valencia-gp/188756

Another blog entry from Dani Pedrosa.

Pedrosa Blog: We're going to Cheste with all your support

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/pedrosa-blog-we-re-going-to-cheste-with-all-your-support/188760

Movistar Yamaha issue reply to Honda
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/movistar-yamaha-issue-reply-to-honda/188752

Riders for Health launches 25th Anniversary online auction

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/riders-for-health-launches-25th-anniversary-online-auction/188765

Marc Marquez's latest blog entry.

Marquez Blog: Going for the sixth win in Valencia

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/marquez-blog-going-for-the-sixth-win-in-valencia/188766

#ValenciaGP: Motul Superfan revealed
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/valenciagp-motul-superfan-revealed/188791

Lorenzo's intervention in Rossi's appeal denied

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/lorenzo-s-intervention-in-rossi-s-appeal-denied/188806

#StatAttack: How many podiums has Zarco managed this season?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/statattack-how-many-podiums-has-zarco-managed-this-season/188668

Moto2 out for final glory in Valencia
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/moto2-out-for-final-glory-in-valencia/188673

#StatAttack: When did Danny Kent win at Valencia?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/statattack-when-did-danny-kent-win-at-valencia/188669

Moto3 rages on to the end
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/moto3-rages-on-to-the-end/188660

A list of the memorable championship deciding races in the lightweight motorcycle category in MotoGP (so, either 125cc or Moto3), from 2002 to the present, ending with last year's battle in 2014.

Championship deciders at Valencia in the lightweight class

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/03/championship-deciders-at-valencia-in-the-lightweight-class/188670

Revised 2016 MotoGP calendar

Here is a revised version of next year's MotoGP race calendar.  Notably, there is a new event added to the schedule at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.  

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/revised-2016-motogp-calendar/188735

MotoGP riders and teams summoned by the Permanent Bureau

After the events in the recent race at Malaysia, many MotoGP riders and teams, have been summoned by the Permanent Bureau, for a meeting.  This meeting, also forces the cancellation of the press conference for the season finale in Valencia, Spain, this coming weekend.  Much more news from the world of MotoGP, to follow.  Stay tuned.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/11/02/motogp-riders-and-teams-summoned-by-the-permanent-bureau/188745

Alzamora: Marquez deserves to be respected

Marc Marquez, was ambushed, by reporters in the Italian press, who broke into his home, and invaded him.  Former 125cc World Champion, and Marquez's mentor, Emilio Alzamora, had something to say about it.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/31/alzamora-marc-deserves-to-be-respected/188711