Maverick Vinales has split with his now former manager, Aki Ajo, and joined the stable of Paco Sanchez. Perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, Sanchez is the fellow who helped Pol Espargaro into his Yamaha contract.

Dani Pedrosa

If Pol Espargaro’s manager gets Vinales the seat vacated by Lorenzo on the factory Yamaha team… Awkward.

Aleix Espargaro

Valentino Rossi displays his Marquez-era riding style.

Andrea Iannone and his Ducati Desmosedici GP’s winglets, ready to claim a podium or invade other planets.

Jorge Lorenzo

Marc Marquez, a man alone.

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