Francesco Bagnaia’s Singular Contract Sets a Challenge for Jorge Martin’s Future Plans Ducati is reportedly aiming to slash the overall costs of their MotoGP riders’ salaries, which could mean Jorge Martin will need to seek a new team. Following Andrea Dovizioso’s departure, MotoGP’s leading manufacturer reduced their expenditure by 50% and is now looking to…
Fabio Quartararo’s performance in the Qatar Grand Prix, achieving an 11th place finish trailing nearly 18 seconds behind the winner, Bagnaia, and securing 12th place in the Sprint, 13 seconds behind Martin, doesn’t meet the expectations set for the former world champion. Even though he outshone his teammate, Alex Rins, the considerable gap to the…
“If I had just two more laps, I could have battled for the victory in Race 2 of the WorldSBK season-opener,” remarked Danilo Petrucci. In Race 2, Danilo Petrucci, in his second year in WorldSBK, showcased his speed by slicing through the field in the final laps. He managed to pass Andrea Iannone and Michael…
“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…
In the world of MotoGP, riders are not just athletes; they are public figures with a massive following that often spans thousands or even millions of fans. As such, a wealth of information about them can easily be found on the internet, from news articles to memorabilia, sometimes even available for sale. During an appearance…
Pecco Bagnaia acknowledges that he had the capability to increase his speed further, but he opted to maintain the gap throughout the Qatar MotoGP. The two-time MotoGP champion dominated every lap of the Qatar Grand Prix, outperforming Brad Binder and Jorge Martin. Bagnaia had a straightforward strategy: overtake Martin on the first lap and then…
Francesco Bagnaia sets sights on reclaiming lost 2023 victory, while Enea Bastianini remains Ducati’s sole previous COTA MotoGP champion. Current double MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia declares he is “prepared to make amends” as he heads into one of his preferred events, COTA, this weekend. This statement could potentially relate to either the recent clash with…
Victories for Alex Lowes and newcomer Nicolo Bulega were just a couple of the numerous surprises at the Phillip Island WorldSBK event. Nicolo Bulega showcased his formidable pre-season performance by dominating Race 1 of the WorldSBK season, followed by Alex Lowes securing a remarkable Sunday double. So, what were the standout conclusions from the first…
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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…
