Gossip: Doohan on Marquez, Lorenzo - new info for KTM
Doohan talks Marquez, KTM ready to act on requests from their new MotoGP riders, Gigi Dall’Igna on weight rules, Miguel Oliveira rides through an 8km tunnel on an RC16....
“If Marc loses to Lorenzo, it’s a win-win” claims MotoGP legend Mick Doohan - MotoGP.com.
And what of those that say Marquez needs to change manufacturer: "That’s bullshit. If that’s coming from his competition, they already know how strong he is on the bike and off the bike so they’re trying to make themselves look better" - MotoGP.com.
The Aussie also casts his eye over the performance of the rest of the grid this season and the retirement of Dani Pedrosa - MotoGP.com.
Meanwhile, KTM's Pit Beirer says those joining the Austrian manufacturer for 2019 are shedding new light on the RC16: "We received requests from our new MotoGP drivers that Pol Espargaró never voiced" – Speedweek.
Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna thinks a combined bike and rider minimum weight would be fair for MotoGP – Crash.net.
Watch Miguel Oliveira ride KTM MotoGP bike through an 8km tunnel in Austria (below) – KTM Factory Racing.
The fastest way to @MotoGP @redbullring! Check out @OliveiraMoto2 blasting the 8km Gleinalmtunnel in Austria with his KTM RC16. Get your 2019 KTM MotoGP Fan Package now at: https://t.co/NPO328w8ts#KTM #ReadyToRace #MotoGP #AustrianGP @redbull pic.twitter.com/Lc8uwgUns6
— KTM Factory Racing (@KTM_Racing) December 12, 2018
