MotoGP

Spaniard can defend his crown with victory in notorious race

American remained in intensive care after being hit by a car on Italy's Adriatic coast

Builds on season-opener win to extend lead in world championship

Italian rider ‘happy’ with start to the 2017 championship

Spaniard beat off competition from Dovizioso and Rossi to claim season-opener

Track deemed too risky to drive on by all riders

The Italian won his first race in seven years at Sepang International Circuit

Marquez already clinched the MotoGP championship two weeks ago in Japan

Briton wins only his second-ever race as Spaniard crashes while holding huge lead

World champion posts fastest lap; Lorenzo, Rossi finish 12th, 15th respectively.