Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista asserts that Nicolo Bulega was meant to be the next prominent Italian rider following Valentino Rossi. Alvaro Bautista kicked off his 2024 WorldSBK season a weekend later than anticipated, securing his first WorldSBK victory in the sixth race of the season. Bautista failed to secure a win at Phillip Island,…
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…
Two historic MotoGP Ducati bikes are now listed for sale. Casey Stoner’s MotoGP title-winning Ducati is currently up for auction at Iconic Auctioneers, with a price tag of £413,000. This extraordinary bike, known as the GP7, boasts a remarkable maximum speed of at least 190mph, thanks to its powerful 799cc, 90-degree V4, desmodromic DOHC engine….
VR46 is happy with Ducati, but they feel they deserve more following their performances in 2023. VR46 team, as confirmed by Crash.net, has expressed its satisfaction with Ducati and has the possibility of an automatic renewal to continue racing the Desmosedici bikes for the 2025 MotoGP season. However, despite their happiness, the team feels that…
Fabio Quartararo on Fresh Yamaha Deal: “I Believe This Will Aid Us… as Our Intentions are Clearly Defined.” Fabio Quartararo’s renewal with Yamaha for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons signifies a shift towards full concentration on their upcoming tasks, commencing with this weekend’s race at COTA. The early announcement of Quartararo’s re-signing took many…
“Instead of dwelling on the past, my focus is on the task ahead,” says Alex Rins. Last year’s unexpected victory at COTA was “something special,” but Alex Rins is resolute in his focus as he heads back to Texas this weekend. Rins delivered a standout moment for Honda’s 2023 campaign when he clinched the RC213V’s…
Pedro Acosta acknowledges that he will need to “put in the effort” to maintain his impressive streak at COTA. Emerging as one of the standout performers in Qatar and Portimao, Pedro Acosta arrives at COTA aiming to expand on his inaugural MotoGP podium. Acosta clinched his maiden premier class podium following an outstanding duel with…
“Aprilia has shifted focus away from Fabio Quartararo and pinpointed a new rider for recruitment.” Aprilia is reportedly in discussions to secure the services of Enea Bastianini. Following the rejection of their €4 million-per-year offer to Fabio Quartararo, the Italian manufacturer has set its sights on a new top target. Quartararo has recently signed a…
“Marc Marquez perceives the pressure he encounters at Gresini to be just as intense as at Honda, given that the satellite Ducati team shares the same ambition as its larger MotoGP counterpart.” After an 11-year tenure with the Repsol Honda team, which saw him clinch six titles but no victories since 2021, Marquez made the…
In a surprising move that caught many off guard, Marc Márquez made the switch from Repsol Honda to Gresini for the 2024 MotoGP season. This marked a significant departure for the renowned rider, as he ventured into the realm of a satellite team for the very first time in his career. Despite the considerable reduction…
