Following its nightmare Americas MotoGP, the Repsol Honda duo have produced a 1-2 in FP1 at the Spanish round in Jerez with Marc Marquez edging Jorge Lorenzo
'I read, 'really bad start to the season for Iannone'. What did they expect? If people expected Iannone would arrive and Aprilia arrive on the podium... I did not expect this' - Andrea Iannone, Spanish MotoGP.
Bradley Smith says he’s been able to continue his own MotoGP development and learning as Aprilia’s test rider and also watching on television from home
'Senna is one of the most iconic drivers or motorsport athletes in history, especially for his charisma and talent' - Valentino Rossi, Spanish MotoGP.
November MotoGP test leader Takaaki Nakagami feels he has 'big chance' to fight with the front group on his Jerez return, but major resurfacing means track surface '80% new'.
'We've collected important points and stayed in the top five in the Championship, but obviously I want to be stronger in race conditions' – Danilo Petrucci, Spanish MotoGP.
'Our competitiveness has further increased and we managed to defend ourselves even on historically difficult tracks' – Andrea Dovizioso, Spanish MotoGP.