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Is it game over for Valentino Rossi? One win in three years. Overshadowed by the new generation. A shock split with his career-long crew chief. These are tough times for Valentino Rossi. TOBY MOODY gives his verdict on MotoGP's legend at a crossroads 1387238400 MotoGP

Toby Moody previews the MotoGP showdown The rookie versus the reigning champion: it promises to be an epic final battle for the MotoGP title as Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo go head-to-head at Valencia. TOBY MOODY previews the showdown 1383782400 MotoGP

Let's praise MotoGP for finding a solution Mandatory pitstops came to MotoGP in Australia as tyre wear concerns on the resurfaced Phillip Island track led to an emergency one-off format change. TOBY MOODY reckons the sport deserves credit for finding a solution 1382313600 MotoGP

Toby Moody: Pedrosa bites back Just as it looked like he might be edged off MotoGP's top table, Dani Pedrosa beat them all at Sepang. TOBY MOODY reckons that bodes well for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, and that the paddock will still be missing a man no longer racing... 1381968000 MotoGP

How binge-watching is helping Ocon prepare for F1's returning star After a year out of a race seat, the 2020 F1 season hasn't all been plain sailing for Renault's Esteban Ocon. But, with Daniel Ricciardo's departure, Ocon has the chance to become a team leader next year - even if his new team-mate will be Fernando Alonso 1603929600 F1

The wrong kind of bafflement and surprise in UK motorsport You can always rely on national motorsport to be unpredictable but some occurrences in recent weeks have been bewildering - and not in a good way, says STEPHEN LICKORISH 1603929600 F1

Why F1's Portugal leveller isn't a reliable silver bullet A track surface that was reluctant to yield grip left many drivers complaining in Portimao, but created mixed strategies and havoc at the start. Yet, while an enjoyable means of mixing the pack, F1 cannot always rely on it 1603929600 F1

The surprise weakness Hamilton revealed in his Portugal win Lewis Hamilton produced another excellent overall Formula 1 performance to defeat an in-form Valtteri Bottas in Portugal. But towards the end of race he had a difficult moment, which revealed a surprising weakness in his otherwise bulletproof game 1603843200 F1