Trackhouse rider Miguel Oliveira makes progress in ironing out turning issues with the 2024 factory Aprilia. “Better late than never,” remarked Miguel Oliveira after a “competitive” final day of pre-season testing on the 2024 factory-spec Aprilia in Qatar, following “four days with the same bad feeling.” The Trackhouse rider expressed a wish for the progress…
In the eyes of the MotoGP field, there’s a resounding pick for the title favorite as the 2024 season looms. Since the inception of the four-stroke ‘MotoGP’ era in 2002, only Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez have managed to secure three consecutive titles. Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning double world champion, stands on the verge of…
Andrea Iannone described his return to world championship racing as ‘magical,’ achieving two top-five results. Among those achievements was a podium finish in Race 1, where Andrea Iannone claimed a brilliant third place, following the WorldSBK debut win by Nicolo Bulega. Although hindered by an issue with his handlebar in the Superpole Race, Iannone displayed…
The concessions in MotoGP, approved this year on an exceptional basis primarily for Honda and Yamaha, sparked considerable controversy. Carmelo Ezpeleta has revisited the topic, emphasizing that while not everyone was pleased, a compromise had to be reached among all parties involved. “Dorna’s CEO shared his thoughts on the matter with Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo,…
“Pedro Acosta is widely regarded as one of the greatest talents in MotoGP in recent years, and judging by his seamless adaptation to the premier class, it’s easy to see why, as noted by Nicolas Goyon, who once again lauded the rookie.” Speaking about the Losail tests, the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 Team Manager expressed…
Honda team manager Alberto Puig states that the RC213V is still not prepared for Luca Marini and Joan Mir to be competitive as they head into the new MotoGP season. Both Luca Marini and Joan Mir faced setbacks during the Qatar MotoGP test due to illness, limiting their track time at a crucial moment. Despite…
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…
After a dazzling display at the Phillip Island WorldSBK round, Alex Lowes triumphantly returned to the winner’s circle with two stunning performances. Alex Lowes showcased his unstoppable form in the WorldSBK Superpole Race, securing his second consecutive win with a last-lap overtake on Alvaro Bautista. Reflecting on his double victory, Lowes exclaimed, ‘What an incredible…
