Pedro Acosta’s name has quickly become a staple in MotoGP. At Red Bull GasGas Tech3, he has swiftly established himself as a podium contender in his debut season, astonishing many with his talent and unique riding style. Pol Espargaró is convinced of the young rider’s exceptional abilities, currently holding fifth place in the World Championship….
“Marc protected the inside, and at the last moment, I decided not to go for it. I could have caused a big mess! On such a special weekend for me, I didn’t want that.” Aleix Espargaro came within 0.052 seconds of achieving a dream home MotoGP farewell in Catalunya with a podium finish on Sunday….
“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…
Jack Miller expressed, “It’s quite challenging to pull off a smooth slide.” Chatter or vibration from the rear wheel has emerged as an unexpected performance challenge for Ducati and KTM in the early rounds of the 2024 MotoGP season. Although various Ducati riders encountered this issue, they appeared unaffected at Jerez, dominating the top five…
Maverick Vinales heads to Le Mans with a sense of anticipation: “This year feels particularly significant due to the level we’ve achieved and my confidence on the RS-GP24.” Maverick Vinales and Aprilia are determined to bounce back from the disappointing Jerez MotoGP weekend, viewing it as merely a hiccup. As they head to Le Mans,…
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…
MotoGP newcomer Pedro Acosta perceives the Spanish Grand Prix as a “reality check” for KTM, suggesting that the team approached Jerez with “excessive expectations.” The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez marked one of KTM’s standout weekends in the 2023 season, with Brad Binder securing victory in the sprint race and claiming second place in the…
Francesco Bagnaia reflected on his rollercoaster season in a conversation with SpeedWeek, from the anticipation of the championship kickoff to his triumphant victory at the Jerez GP. “At the season opener, the excitement was palpable. We carried the momentum from our 2023 Championship finish into Qatar, where we executed flawlessly, controlling every turn and lap…
Transforming Honda and Yamaha’s MotoGP fortunes won’t happen overnight. Yamaha and Honda presently enjoy various technical advantages over their European MotoGP counterparts, thanks to this year’s revised concession system. However, Aleix Espargaro, who experienced the previous concession system with Aprilia, cautions against seeing these perks—including private testing with race riders and exemption from the in-season…
Honda recently collaborated with Kalex for its MotoGP swingarm, and now Yamaha is following suit, partnering with the renowned automotive company Dallara to focus on aerodynamics. This strategic move aims to enhance the performance of Yamaha’s YZR-M1 on the racetrack. At the recent test in Jerez, parts from this collaboration were already integrated into the…
