Lin Jarvis [Yamaha Team Director] describes it as both thrilling on the circuit and extremely complex behind the scenes. “With Monster Yamaha teammates Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins among the 19 MotoGP riders up for contract renewal this year, along with three satellite teams, Lin Jarvis foresees the 2024 season as ‘super complex off the…
Quartararo: “Both Yamaha and myself are putting in significant effort to establish a satellite team.” The prospect of Yamaha securing a satellite MotoGP team for 2025 remains uncertain. However, their leading rider, Fabio Quartararo, emphasizes the significance of not only increasing the presence of M1s on the MotoGP grid but also equipping them with full…
Following Fabio Quartararo’s contract renewal, Lin Jarvis emphasized the French rider’s significance to the Japanese team and his tenure with the factory outfit. In official statements, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team principal also outlined his aspirations for the upcoming seasons alongside Quartararo. “Fabio has recognized the importance of this commitment, which has instilled in…
Upon joining the Ducati, Marc Márquez competes for the Gresini satellite team and does not hold a direct contract with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. However, this does not indicate a lack of connection with its directors. The Spanish rider emphasized that he has felt a high level of respect and support from Ducati right from…
KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa appears ‘strong and fast’, awaiting only his ‘yes’ for a 2024 Jerez MotoGP wild-card. While not officially confirmed, all signs indicate that KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa will likely make another wild-card entry at his home Spanish MotoGP in Jerez. Pedrosa, a former 31-time MotoGP race winner for Honda who…
“I can be intensely focused on my goals. When I make a mistake, I might feel disappointed, nervous, or angry, but I am fully aware of my potential.” Francesco Bagnaia overcame another sprint race disappointment to clinch victory at the Catalunya MotoGP. After crashing from the lead on the final lap of the sprint, Bagnaia…
Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are slated to test an entirely new Yamaha M1 MotoGP bike during the post-Spanish Grand Prix session at Jerez on Monday. The Iwata-based manufacturer has gone to great lengths to assure Quartararo that his future lies best with them, securing his contract extension in a move that surprised many in…
Qatar Sprint victor Jorge Martin is confident that once the GP24 is fine-tuned, he can be unstoppable. Despite clinching victory in the sprint, Jorge Martin faced ongoing chatter issues from pre-season testing in Qatar. Having secured pole position with a new lap record, Martin went on to win the sprint race and then claimed third…
“From last year, it’s the best Friday we’ve had so far.” : Pecco Bagnaia The reigning double MotoGP champion, Francesco Bagnaia, teetered on the brink of Qualifying 1 as he exited the factory Ducati garage for his final Friday practice stint at COTA. However, the Italian surged from outside the top ten to 4th on…
However, the eight-time world champion maintains that he’s still “not prepared” to challenge for a first Ducati podium on Sunday. With a smile on his face, Marc Marquez accomplished his goal of “battling with the frontrunners” during his Gresini Ducati MotoGP race debut in Qatar on Saturday. Despite a challenging start that saw him drop…
