Motorcycles

LCR Honda’s Takaaki Nakagami finished on top of the timesheets on the final day of MotoGP testing in 2018 before the winter break

The second test for the 2019 season is officially underway in Jerez, with an Italian 1-2 at the end of day 1. Danilo Petrucci set the pace today, 0.217 seconds ahead of teammate Andrea Dovizioso.

Following the departure of Gino Rea, OMG Suzuki have announced that Josh Elliott will line-up alongside Luke Mossey in 2019.

Matt Truelove will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut in 2019 as he moves into the premier class with Raceways Yamaha

Dan Linfoot will switch to the TSG Racing team for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike season, after four years with Honda Racing

Keith Farmer will move up into the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with Tyco BMW in 2019

Xavi Forés will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut in 2019 after signing for Honda Racing

James Ellison will remain in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after joining Peter Hickman at Smiths Racing.

Maverick Vinales set the pace for the second day running as Yamaha closed the Valencia test on top

Maverick Vinales was the fastest rider on the opening day of testing at Valencia as 2019 preparations got underway at the Ricardo Tormo circuit

Marc Marquez ends the 2018 season 76 points clear of Andrea Dovizioso after a dramatic finale at Valencia

Andrea Dovizioso won an eventful season-finale in Valencia which was interrupted by a red flag due to torrential rain

Francesco Bagnaia finished the 2018 Moto2 season nine points ahead of Miguel Oliveira after the Portuguese rider’s victory in Valencia

Miguel Oliveira has won the Moto2 race in Valencia, the final race of the Honda-powered Moto2 era. Iker Lecuona took his maiden podium in the intermediate class to finish 2nd, and Alex Marquez rounded off the podium in 3rd.

Jorge Martin ended the season 42 points clear of Gresini team-mate Fabio Di Giannantonio who snatched the runner-up spot