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.
The Red Bull KTM squad resumes its in-season testing programme at Le Mans with both Pol Espargaro and Johann Zarco alongside test rider Mika Kallio as Dani Pedrosa remains out of action
Last night's huge paddock fire means the inaugural MotoE race has been cancelled, but the new electric bike series will go ahead once materials and motorcycles have been replaced.