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Who is under pressure in MotoGP?

The first half of the MotoGP season had more than its fair share of winners, losers and drama. But who starts the run home under the microscope?

Pressure is one of those constants that exists to varying degrees in every walk of life. So while MotoGP riders and teams will have spent recent weeks trying to switch off during the summer break, some will have had more on their mind than others.

Whether it's a battle against a team-mate, arresting a slump in form, winning a development race or just the simple desire to improve, they head to the Red Bull Ring this weekend with nine grands prix left to shape their 2016 season.

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