Manager disappointed in Roberts for rejecting Aprilia offer
Moto2 rider Joe Roberts’ manager Eitan Butbul has told The Race he believes his client made a mistake in turning down Aprilia's offer of a 2021 MotoGP seat
Rider STANDINGS '20
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Mir | 171 |
| 2 | Franco Morbidelli | 158 |
| 3 | Alex Rins | 139 |
| 4 | Andrea Dovizioso | 135 |
| 5 | Pol Espargaró | 135 |
| 6 | Maverick Viñales | 132 |
| 7 | Jack Miller | 132 |
| 8 | Fabio Quartararo | 127 |
| 9 | Miguel Oliveira | 125 |
| 10 | Takaaki Nakagami | 116 |
| 11 | Brad Binder | 87 |
| 12 | Danilo Petrucci | 78 |
TEAM STANDINGS '20
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310 | |
| 2 | 248 | |
| 3 | 222 | |
| 4 | 213 | |
| 5 | 183 | |
| 6 | 178 | |
| 7 | 152 | |
| 8 | 148 | |
| 9 | 101 | |
| 10 | 87 | |
| 11 | 54 |
Six reasons why Rossi’s 2020 went so badly
The 2020 season was Valentino Rossi's worst in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Here are six reasons for his woeful MotoGP year, and they're not all his fault
MotoGP wildcard riders reinstated for 2021
The Grand Prix Commission, MotoGP’s foremost rule-making body, has decided that wildcard riders will once again be allowed for the 2021 MotoGP season - after being suspended in 2020 to try and limit the number of people in the paddock during the coronavirus pandemic
Why Mir’s brilliant 2020 ended so badly
Joan Mir had a near-flawless run to the 2020 MotoGP title, then had an awful season finale including a clash that dislocated a rival's shoulder
MotoGP already facing 2021 calendar disruption
The 2021 MotoGP world championship calendar is already facing changes only days after the 2020 season has finished
MotoGP Podcast: KTM just started the 2021 title fight
In the latest edition of The Race's MotoGP podcast, Simon Patterson and Toby Moody reflect on the last race of 2020 and whether it sets up something more for KTM looking ahead to the future
Fresh twist in Aprilia rider saga as Roberts deal collapses
Following the late collapse of a deal with Joe Roberts, Aprilia will cease its pursuit of outside contenders for its vacant 2021 MotoGP ride
2020 season MotoGP rider ratings + reader debate
Simon Patterson gives his judgement on the entire MotoGP field's 2020 performances, and he has no qualms about low scores for those who missed golden opportunities
Quartararo risks following Vinales’ downward spiral
Early wins followed by a puzzling and demoralising slump - for Maverick Vinales in 2017, see Fabio Quartararo in 2020. And Vinales has never recovered. Will Quartararo?
Oliveira’s runaway win – home advantage or fair fight?
MotoGP's first race at Portimao was dominated by its only Portuguese rider, Miguel Oliveira. Was it just down to track knowledge? His defeated rivals doubt it
‘He never learns’ – Zarco in fresh feud as Espargaro hits out
Johann Zarco is the target of a MotoGP rival's ire again, and urges Aleix Espargaro to come and talk to him to clear the air
