Is there anyone with a chance against the formidable Ducatis this year? According to Simon Crafar, the performance displayed by Ducati’s riders serves as a clear warning to their competitors. Francesco Bagnaia topped the timesheets on both days of the Qatar preseason test, setting new lap records in Sepang and Qatar earlier this year. Enea…
Andrea Iannone describes his first WorldSBK podium at Phillip Island as a moment “I’ll always remember.” Andrea Iannone emerged as one of the standout performers at the season opener in Australia, securing P3 in his debut race. Following a successful two-day WorldSBK test in Barcelona last week, the prospects of repeating this achievement this weekend…
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…
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…
After enduring heartbreak in the Superpole Race, Remy Gardner clinches his inaugural WorldSBK podium. Despite being quick enough to claim his first WorldSBK podium during the Superpole Race, Remy Gardner lost out on third place at the final corner of lap ten when Alex Lowes made a decisive move on the inside of the GRT…
“Brad Binder of KTM notes MotoGP newcomers face a tougher challenge compared to when he entered the championship in 2020, while also praising the impressive skills of ‘class act’ Pedro Acosta.” “Becoming a highly touted rookie, Binder made his MotoGP debut in 2020 with the factory KTM team after winning the Moto3 championship in 2016…
VR46 reconstructed Fabio di Giannantonio’s wrecked Ducati, leading to a seventh-place finish in the Qatar MotoGP. Despite finishing seventh in the 2023 Qatar MotoGP, winner Fabio di Giannantonio found plenty to smile about in Lusail, where the weekend was far from ordinary. The new VR46 rider, consistently quick in pre-season, secured a seventh-place starting position…
Luca Marini Granted Two Testing Opportunities Due to Concessions After Qatar MotoGP. Luca Marini has undergone two testing sessions at Jerez since the Qatar MotoGP to familiarize himself with his new Honda. Heading into this weekend’s Portuguese MotoGP at Portimao, Marini arrives with additional practice thanks to the new concessions rules. Under these regulations, allowing…
Does Yamaha have a shot at signing Jorge Martin next year? Jorge Martin will reportedly have the opportunity to join Yamaha next year. Currently, transitioning from Pramac Ducati to the struggling Japanese team would mean exchanging MotoGP’s top-performing bike for one of its least competitive. However, a lot can evolve in a year, and as…
“Yamaha Associated with Pramac and VR46, Optimistic About Securing Satellite Team for 2025” “Yamaha Chief Lin Jarvis Expresses ‘Optimism’ for Satellite Team Addition in 2025 – Decision Required Soon” Lin Jarvis, head of Yamaha, holds a positive outlook on the possibility of incorporating a satellite project into their lineup for 2025. However, he emphasizes the…
