Continuing his impressive Catalunya WorldSBK weekend, former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci secured seventh and fifth places in Sunday’s two races. In Saturday’s WorldSBK Race 1, Danilo Petrucci finished seventh, displaying late-race pace that carried over into Sunday’s double-header. Despite a challenging start in Race 2, Petrucci showcased his ability to recover as he fought his…
During his premature departure from the Spanish MotoGP, Dani Pedrosa collided with one of the lingering damp patches on the track. Navigating the perilous damp patches proved crucial for KTM wild-card Dani Pedrosa’s surge from 16th to an unexpected top three finish in the Jerez MotoGP Sprint race, following a penalty for Fabio Quartararo. However,…
Valentino Rossi was greatly impressed by the Qatar MotoGP race. Valentino Rossi was immensely impressed by a MotoGP rider’s performance in Qatar, prompting him to send an immediate text message. The fortunate recipient of Rossi’s message was Pedro Acosta. Mundo Deportivo quoted Acosta saying, “After the race, Valentino reached out to me and was like,…
After starting the MotoGP season with a 12th place in the Portuguese Grand Prix, Johann Zarco is now eagerly anticipating the upcoming race in Portugal. He aims to compete for a top-ten finish and secure a spot within the top twelve during qualifying. The LCR Honda rider, filled with anticipation for the upcoming Portuguese race,…
KTM’s latest announcement reveals Dani Pedrosa’s return to MotoGP racing as a wildcard at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Pol Espargaro set to compete in the Italian GP. After retiring from full-time competition at the end of the 2018 season, Dani Pedrosa participated in two wildcards in 2023 as part of his role as a…
Marc Marquez, Jack Miller, and Maverick Vinales Discuss the Prospective Technical Rule Amendments in MotoGP for 2027. Marc Marquez continues to advocate for increased rider influence on MotoGP machinery performance in forthcoming rule changes. While nothing is confirmed, negotiations progress for the upcoming five-year cycle of technical rules, set to commence in 2027. Anticipated alterations…
Rookie Pedro Acosta has until the German Grand Prix in July to become MotoGP’s youngest-ever race winner, replacing Marc Marquez. “Pedro Acosta has been cautious in making any public predictions ahead of his rookie MotoGP campaign. Not surprisingly, he also downplayed his chances of breaking Marc Marquez’s record as the youngest premier-class race winner. However,…
“Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales extends his incredible resurgence since Qatar with another Sprint win at COTA.” Due to the somewhat ambiguous nature of a Sprint race, Maverick Vinales will not be officially credited with a MotoGP victory at COTA on Saturday. Despite barely making it into the top ten at the Qatar opener, his second win…
Pedro Acosta commended for “his skill in calculating, figuring out how to achieve it each time…” Pedro Acosta executed overtakes on Jack Miller, Brad Binder, Marc Marquez, and Francesco Bagnaia during the Portuguese MotoGP. The teenage newcomer has made a significant impact within the first two rounds of the 2024 season, becoming the third-youngest rider…
Today’s Sprint race didn’t bring much joy to Pedro Acosta, as the young Spaniard expressed his growing discomfort with losing, especially as the years pass. He pointed out that seasoned riders like Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín, who possess deep knowledge of MotoGP’s nuances, ultimately displayed better race management skills. During the post-race press session,…
