Johann Zarco of LCR mentions that Honda is reaping rewards by avoiding a single-rider-centric approach to developing its MotoGP bike, a departure from the previous focus on Marc Marquez within the team. The RC213V Honda, which debuted in 2012, underwent gradual transformations to align with the needs of Marc Marquez, who burst onto the scene…
Pramac Ducati team manager Gino Borsoi remarks that the tenure of 2023 MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin with the outfit ‘has, whether one likes it or not, somewhat reached its conclusion.’ Martin entered the MotoGP scene with the factory-supported Pramac Ducati squad in 2021, securing a maiden victory at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria. In…
Gresini Racing made an impressive start to the MotoGP season. At the Qatar Grand Prix, Marc Márquez secured a fourth-place finish, narrowly missing the podium, while his brother Álex came in sixth. Team owner Nadia Padovani expressed her satisfaction with the performances, stating in comments quoted by the newspaper AS: “The weekend went exceptionally well…
Jorge Lorenzo has inquired of Marc Marquez about the noticeable speed gap between himself and Jorge Martin at the Qatar MotoGP. Jorge Martin is piloting the new and enhanced GP24 Ducati, whereas six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez is on last season’s championship-winning bike. Yet, the contrast in top speed between the two Ducatis came as…
Jack Miller’s disappointing performance in Qatar, alongside Pedro Acosta’s debut, has sparked renewed debate surrounding KTM’s lineup. “Jack Miller is set to ‘feel the pressure’ as uncertainty looms over his KTM future,” claimed sources. Miller suffered a front-end crash with his KTM at the season-opening Qatar MotoGP last weekend, forcing him to rejoin from the…
Marco Bezzecchi opens up about his difficulties with the GP23 after a tough Qatar MotoGP race. Marco Bezzecchi’s challenging start to the 2024 season has raised concerns. Despite his unexpected surge as a breakout star last year with a remarkable MotoGP title challenge and a third-place finish, his transition from the GP22 to this year’s…
Alex Lowes experienced two falls on the concluding day of WorldSBK testing in Catalunya but managed to secure a spot within the top nine. After securing a double win at Phillip Island and taking the lead in the WorldSBK championship, Alex Lowes arrived in Catalunya aiming to continue his exceptional start to the season. However,…
For the second day in a row of WorldSBK testing in Barcelona, Nicolo Bulega topped the timesheets as the fastest rider. On the last day of WorldSBK testing in Barcelona, Nicolo Bulega’s otherwise flawless performance had a minor setback with a slight tip-off at turn one. However, this didn’t deter him from ultimately seizing the…
Jorge Lorenzo evaluates the beginning of the 2024 MotoGP season for Yamaha and Honda. Jorge Lorenzo has highlighted the lackluster performance of Honda and Yamaha in the Qatar MotoGP. While the Japanese manufacturers are in the process of receiving concessions benefits, Lorenzo suggests it’s too early for their fortunes to reverse. At the 2024 season-opener…
Pedro Acosta’s remarkable MotoGP debut earned him praise from many, but none were as effusive as his team principal, Herve Poncharal. MotoGP newcomer Pedro Acosta showcased a performance that will be etched in memory for years to come, engaging in fierce battles with seasoned riders such as Marc Marquez, Enea Bastianini, and Aleix Espargaro. Managing…
