“I can be intensely focused on my goals. When I make a mistake, I might feel disappointed, nervous, or angry, but I am fully aware of my potential.” Francesco Bagnaia overcame another sprint race disappointment to clinch victory at the Catalunya MotoGP. After crashing from the lead on the final lap of the sprint, Bagnaia…
Francesco Bagnaia reflected on his rollercoaster season in a conversation with SpeedWeek, from the anticipation of the championship kickoff to his triumphant victory at the Jerez GP. “At the season opener, the excitement was palpable. We carried the momentum from our 2023 Championship finish into Qatar, where we executed flawlessly, controlling every turn and lap…
Valentino Rossi responds to Marco Bezzecchi’s first podium finish of the year. Valentino Rossi has acknowledged his “responsibility” after persuading Marco Bezzecchi to remain at VR46. Bezzecchi was reportedly offered the opportunity to switch from Rossi’s team, where he would ride a year-old Desmosedici, to Pramac, where he could have a factory-spec version for this…
Marco Bezzecchi, a rider for VR46, has praised his mentor Valentino Rossi for assisting him in resolving the “foolish” clutch issues that have persisted throughout his MotoGP career. Race starts have consistently been a challenge for Bezzecchi, with the Italian rider often failing to translate strong qualifying performances into competitive race results due to difficulties…
Marc Márquez clinched second place in the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix after engaging in a fierce head-to-head battle with Francesco Bagnaia aboard his Ducati. Notably, while Márquez rode last year’s version of the Desmosedici GP, Bagnaia had access to the latest iteration. Speculation has arisen regarding the potential significance of this disparity in winning confrontations….
Is Francesco Bagnaia set to team up with Marc Marquez as Ducati’s factory duo for the ’25 season? Francesco Bagnaia acknowledges that Marc Marquez could seamlessly integrate into the factory Ducati team. Marquez is one of the top contenders to join Bagnaia as his teammate for the 2025 season in Ducati’s official lineup. Marquez has…
Gigi Dall’Igna has directed words of praise towards Marc Marquez after his intense duel with Francesco Bagnaia at Jerez. Gigi Dall’Igna, much like all spectators at the Spanish MotoGP, was gripped with anticipation as Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia engaged in a thrilling battle for the lead. It was the first time the two had…
Marc Marquez expresses that the learning experience from Ducati’s “benchmark” rider Pecco Bagnaia in 2024 has thus far been enjoyable after their MotoGP showdown at Jerez. In last Sunday’s 25-lap Spanish Grand Prix, the reigning double world champion and the Gresini rider engaged in a thrilling battle for victory. Ultimately, Bagnaia emerged victorious, albeit by…
In the Spanish MotoGP paddock, it’s widely assumed that Gresini will align with Yamaha. Yamaha is now being astonishingly associated with acquiring the Gresini team. According to Spanish newspaper AS, there’s a growing expectation in the Jerez paddock during this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP that Yamaha’s quest for a new satellite team will lead them to…
Pecco Bagnaia stated, “In my view, increased grip equates to enhanced safety.” Official MotoGP race lap records have been broken at all three events so far this season: Qatar, Portimao, and COTA. This trend is anticipated to persist at Jerez this weekend, weather permitting. However, it also sparks safety concerns, particularly at historic European venues…
