Spotlight on top men as riders get the final word
The traditional pre-event press conference at the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar saw last year’s World Championship top five Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi and Cal Crutchlow joined by the rider who impressed throughout the winter test period – Aleix Espargaro. Read more.

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP unveil 2014 livery
Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi showed off their new Movistar Yamaha MotoGP colours on Wednesday in Qatar. Read more.

Racing numbers for the season opener in Qatar
A selection of key numbers relating to the 2014 Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar, the opening round of this year’s MotoGP™ World Championship. Read more.

Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup prepares for lift off
The first ever race in the new Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup takes place this weekend in Qatar, coinciding with the start of the 2014 MotoGP™ World Championship. Read more.

Crutchlow on verge of Ducati debut in desert
The 2014 season opening Grand Prix at the Losail Circuit in Qatar will be a special occasion for Ducati debutant Cal Crutchlow, whilst his teammate Andrea Dovizioso also starts the season in good spirits. Read more.

Redding: ‘Racing in MotoGP is the dream of every rider’
A huge weekend awaits Scott Redding as he looks forward to his premier class debut at the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar. Read more.

New chapters for Hayden and Aoyama
The 2006 MotoGP™ World Champion Nicky Hayden opens a new chapter in his career this weekend as he makes his Aspar debut, with fellow incoming teammate Hiroshi Aoyama joining him on ‘Open’ class Honda RCV1000R machinery. Read more.