MotoGP News – April 3, 2014

MotoGP™ increases worldwide TV coverage for 2014 season
As the leathers are buffed and riders ready themselves to saddle up for a second time this year in Austin, Texas, at the fantastic Circuit of the Americas, Dorna Sports is pleased to announce that the much anticipated MotoGP™ season has increased its worldwide TV coverage once more, with a total of 83 networks broadcasting the two-wheeled spectacle. Read more.

Spencer on Marquez, Rossi, Open and the future
Millions witnessed the Marc Marquez-Valentino Rossi battle of the Qatar Grand Prix, as well as the introduction of Open bikes to the MotoGP™ field. Watching closely from home was two-time premier class World Champion Freddie Spencer, while planning a golden opportunity for some riding talents of the future… Read more.

Teluru Team JiR Webike to visit Tokyo Motorcycle Show
It was a weekend of work for the rider and the management of the JiR team as they took the opportunity to attend the 41st Tokyo Motorcycle Show, the motorcycling fair which is the most important in The Land of the Rising Sun. Read more.

A Qatar 1-2 pleases Michael Bartholemy
There were fewer people in Qatar happier than Michael Bartholemy. His Moto2™ men finished first and second and his Moto3™ star continued to improve, while an ex rider put in an extremely impressive MotoGP™ debut… Read more.

Guareschi – A ‘father’ to Fenati and Bagnaia
Vittoriano Guareschi speaks at length with motogp.com following the Moto3™ race in Qatar – the first in which he took up his new role with SKY Racing Team by VR46, the squad thought up by Valentino Rossi. Read more.

Yoshishige Nomura introduced as new HRC President
Honda Racing Corporation have announced a new President to take the reins from Tetsuo Suzuki. Read more.

Rossi hints at contract renewal with Yamaha
Nine time World Champion Valentino Rossi has hinted that he wants to continue racing with Movistar Yamaha MotoGP™ next year in an exclusive television interview with Sky television in Italy. Read more.

Ducati Team testing at Jerez conditioned by bad weather
Two days of testing planned by the Ducati Team at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Andalusia, Spain concluded on Wednesday afternoon earlier than scheduled. Read more.

Cortese training for Austin at full speed
Since Sandro Cortese finished seventh in Qatar nine days ago with a fracture in his left foot, the Moto2™ rider has been working hard in Germany to be ready for the upcoming Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas. Read more.

Iannone: ‘I want to fight with Marquez again’
Andrea Iannone was running in as high as fourth place when he fell in the early stages of the Qatar Grand Prix. Now in his second MotoGP™ season, the Italian is aiming high – and hopes to fight again with an old rival who goes by the name of Marquez… Read more.

Pushing for victories: momentum with Mahindra
Mahindra Racing narrowly missed out on a rostrum finish in the season-opening Qatar Moto3™ race. However, Chief Executive Officer Mufaddal Choonia is confident that numerous race wins can be celebrated across the 2014 season… Read more.