Andrea Iannone

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after an exhilarating French Grand Prix in Le Mans:

Marc Marquez is just starting to let the mask slip. Asked in the press conference about the fact that he will start from pole at Le Mans, despite this weekend being the first time he has ridden a MotoGP bike at the French track, Marquez admitted he always has to play down his chances ahead of each weekend. "On Thursday, I always need to say something similar," he said.

His modesty is very becoming, and throughout the preseason and the early races, he has continued to dampen down overly-inflated expectations. Yes, pole is nice. Yes, winning is fantastic. No, he is not even thinking of the title yet. But everything about Marc Marquez screams ambition, the desire to win, to do what it takes to beat his rivals and prove to everyone what he believes, that he is the best rider in the world, a (self-)belief that motivates every top level athlete.

The last-corner lunge inside Jorge Lorenzo at Jerez will be cited as evidence, but more than that, the desperate attempts in the preceding laps were proof enough, if proof were needed. Is Marc Marquez thinking of winning the MotoGP championship in his first year, a feat previously only achieved by Kenny Roberts? No, it is not chief among his concerns. Is he trying to win as many races as possible, an objective that will bring him the 2013 title if he succeeds? Of course he is. He may not be thinking about the championship, but he is definitely trying to win it.

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after qualifying for tomorrow's French Grand Prix at Le Mans:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after the first day of practice at Le Mans:

Press release previews from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone ahead of this weekend's French Grand Prix at Le Mans:

After Andrea Iannone underwent surgery to relieve problems  has been having with arm pump, the Pramac Ducati team issued the following press release, pronouncing the surgery a success:

Positive prognosis for Iannone

Andrea Iannone underwent surgery yesterday, 7 May, at the Dexeus clinic in Barcelona. The Italian will remain under observation for all of Wednesday, and although recovery time is still uncertain, his prognosis is positive. Staples that were applied to the wound are scheduled to be removed before the Mugello GP, and in the meantime, Iannone is expected to be back in the Energy T.I. Pramac Racing Team garage for the French Grand Prix on 19 May.

Andrea Iannone – Energy T.I. Pramac Racing Team

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after Sunday's spectacular race at Jerez:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after the first day of practice at Jerez:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams ahead of this weekend's race at Jerez:

Press releases from the teams, Bridgestone, and the Circuit of The Americas after Sunday's MotoGP race in Austin:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after qualifying at Austin:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after the first day of practice at Austin:

Press release previews ahead of this weekend's MotoGP round at Austin, Texas:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after Sunday's race at Qatar:

Press releases from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone after qualifying for the race at Qatar: