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Joshua Close

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Josh is a Sports Journalism graduate and has been a member of the TCF team since 2015. Between 2015 and 2018, Josh focused primarily on British Superbikes and Road Racing events such as the Isle of Man TT. At the beginning of the 2019 season he became the MotoGP Reporter.
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Rins seeks further improvements as MotoGP returns at Brno

By Joshua Close
August 1, 2019
1 Mins read

Alex Rins is determined to hit the ground running this weekend as MotoGP returns to action at Brno. The Suzuki rider is seeking further improvements on his bike.

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Dovizioso ready to show full potential at Brno

By Joshua Close
August 1, 2019
1 Mins read
After a well-needed summer break Andrea Dovizioso is now ready to tackle the second half of the MotoGP season, starting at Brno this weekend.
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Brno Preview: MotoGP Returns after Summer Break

By Joshua Close
July 31, 2019
3 Mins read
The summer break is over! After a three-week break, MotoGP returns this weekend at Brno, Czech Republic. Can anybody take the fight to Marc Marquez?
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KymiRing MotoGP test Schedule Confirmed

By Joshua Close
July 20, 2019
1 Mins read
The planned MotoGP test at the KymiRing circuit in Finland has now been confirmed by officials. Each manufacturer will be represented at the test.
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MotoGP Summer Break: The Winners and Losers of 2019 so far

By Joshua Close
July 19, 2019
4 Mins read
The MotoGP paddock is currently on holiday. Whilst they’re away, the TCF bikes team have chosen their winners and losers of the 2019 season so far.
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MotoGP 2019: The Story So Far

By Joshua Close
July 13, 2019
5 Mins read
MotoGP is currently on hiatus as the teams and riders enjoy a well-deserved summer break. Whilst they relax, we look at the top stories of 2019 so far.
MotoGP

Preview: Will Assen produce another MotoGP masterpiece?

By Joshua Close
June 26, 2019
3 Mins read
Assen is the setting for round eight of the 2019 MotoGP Championship this weekend, the circuit which, arguably, produced the best-ever race 12 months ago.
MotoGP

Pol Espargaro edges closer to the front at Catalan Grand Prix

By Joshua Close
June 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Pol Espargaro and KTM continued to close the gap to the leaders at the Catalan Grand Prix with a strong seventh place finish.
MotoGP

Quartararo and Petronas Yamaha clinch maiden MotoGP podium at Catalan GP

By Joshua Close
June 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Fabio Quartararo secured his and Petronas Yamaha’s first-ever MotoGP podium at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
MotoGP

Crutchlow admits he was at fault over Catalan Grand Prix crash

By Joshua Close
June 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Cal Crutchlow has admitted that he was at fault for his crash at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Brit fell whilst chasing down Jack Miller in fifth.
MotoGP

Petrucci secures third podium on the bounce in Catalunya

By Joshua Close
June 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Danilo Petrucci continued his fine run of form at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to secure his third podium on the bounce.
MotoGP

Dovizioso believes he would have been a contender at Catalan Grand Prix

By Joshua Close
June 16, 2019
1 Mins read
Andrea Dovizioso believes that he could have fought for the win in today’s Catalan Grand Prix, had he not been taken out in controversial circumstances.
MotoGP

Marquez wins after main rivals are taken out of Catalan Grand Prix

By Joshua Close
June 16, 2019
3 Mins read
Marc Marquez won his fourth race of the season in dominating fashion after his main rivals were wiped out by Jorge Lorenzo. Read our race report.
MotoGP

Quartararo takes Catalunya Pole as Yamaha Dominate

By Joshua Close
June 15, 2019
2 Mins read
Fabio Quartararo produced yet another qualifying masterclass to take his second pole of 2019. Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales complete the front row.
MotoGP

Quartararo tops competitive Catalan Free Practice

By Joshua Close
June 14, 2019
1 Mins read
Fabio Quartararo bounced back from arm pump surgery to top a highly competitive Friday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Read our practice report.
MotoGP

MotoGP riders celebrate 70 Years of the World Championship

By Joshua Close
June 13, 2019
1 Mins read
The current crop of MotoGP riders gathered on the grid at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this evening to celebrate the championship’s 70th anniversary.
MotoGP

Dovizioso seeks corner speed improvement in Catalunya

By Joshua Close
June 13, 2019
1 Mins read
Andrea Dovizioso says that corner speed is an area that Ducati need to improve on if they are to challenge at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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