Fabio Di Giannantonio set for new Gresini Ducati MotoGP deal

Missing from to the pre-event press conference but still able to make an impact. Aleix Espargaro says hello!

Oh look! Hi, @AleixEspargaro!

Aleix is actually meant to be in the press conference but plane problems see him running a little late! #DutchGPpic.twitter.com/1mvhGRVKPO

— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) June 23, 2022

Successful surgery for the young Spaniard. 

.@37pedroacosta underwent a successful operation at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona on Thursday to treat a multifragmented fracture to his left femur. Thanks Dr. Ginebreda and get well soon, Pedro!

| #GivesYouWings | #ReadyToRace | #MotoGP | #AjoMotorsport | pic.twitter.com/zxNgnXk4G0

— Red Bull KTM Ajo (@RedBull_KTM_Ajo) June 23, 2022

An announcement on the future of Di Giannantonio could come as early as this weekend, with the MotoGP rookie set for a new deal at Gresini Ducati. 

Full story here! 

Some great conversation about Honda's difficult situation on this week's MotoGP podcast.

Is this rock bottom for Honda in #MotoGP?

Full podcast https://t.co/o0rpCoWTEbpic.twitter.com/C2qUrI7MSk

— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) June 23, 2022

Update: Alex Rins will be reviewed after Friday's FP1 in Assen.

Medical Info #MotoGP rider #42 @Rins42 is to be reviewed after FP1#Moto3 rider #19 @ScottOgden19 has been declared fit after a medical check #MotoE rider #78 @hikari_No78 has been declared fit #DutchGP

— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) June 23, 2022

The world champion hits the streets! 

Thursday in . Great to have my name in the street of Assen pic.twitter.com/jsVvn6rqOR

— Fabio Quartararo (@FabioQ20) June 23, 2022

The planned return of the Japanese MotoGP isn’t scheduled until September but ‘logistical challenges’ mean a schedule change has already been announced.

'Logistical challenges' - Opening practice cancelled for 2022 Japanese MotoGP

Full story https://t.co/MmQfYapsMp#MotoGP

— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) June 23, 2022

From perennial champions to the fallen giants of MotoGP. What's gone wrong at Honda? 

Here's the full story! 

Big weekend coming up for Francesco Bagnaia and his chances of winning the 2022 world championship. 

Arriving at the office in style! #DutchGP#ForzaDucati#DucatiLenovoTeam#MotoGP#GoFree@MotoGP | @PeccoBagnaiapic.twitter.com/iti5wF3nFE

— Ducati Corse (@ducaticorse) June 23, 2022

‘The others make a bigger step’ - can KTM ‘figure out’ qualifying?

Full story https://t.co/vE0n0CguSm#MotoGP

— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) June 23, 2022

It can't get any worse than last year's celebrations. Here's to hoping Tiger Woods has given Quartararo some pointers. 

Fingers crossed this means @FabioQ20's golf swing is better this year #DutchGPpic.twitter.com/7BabW5sR2F

— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) June 22, 2022

Is Rory Skinner the next big British MotoGP hope? 

Former MotoGP rider and current American Racing Moto2 Team Manager, John Hopkins, believes so!

"He’s a huge talent, an unbelievable talent," Hopkins told BT Sport. "He’s currently racing in British Superbike with FS-3 Kawasaki and although that’s his primary focus and winning that championship, we’re trying to make a deal to have him as a wildcard this season, possibly; we’ve been working to try and do it at the home round.

"His ultimate goal is to come to Grand Prix racing and we’re trying to facilitate that.

"I personally believe Rory Skinner will be Britain's next competitive MotoGP racer. I'm just trying to help him get there!"

Hopkins also manages Skinner. 

Red Bull KTM AJo have officially confirmed Pedro Acosta has been ruled out of this weekend after suffering a broken leg. 

No replacement rider will be brought in. 

Alex Rins is expected find out if he's been passed fit for the Dutch MotoGP today.

Here are his words before the weekend.

“It was difficult for me to watch Sachsenring from the sidelines, but I had to make a careful and considered decision and do what’s best in the long run. 

“Waiting an extra few days should have allowed my wrist to heal a bit more, and I’m hoping that this time the pain will be more bearable. 

“I’ll seek advice from the doctors and try to take the weekend session-by-session, but for sure I’m very keen to race here in Assen – it’s a truly amazing place!”