Even though Pedro Acosta gave it his all to keep up with Maverick Vinales, he ultimately conceded the victory in the grand prix. Pedro Acosta found himself leading a MotoGP race for the first time at COTA, not just once but twice. The rookie took the lead from Marc Marquez, who then crashed moments later…
Enea Bastianini optimistic for remainder of 2024 MotoGP season following consecutive grand prix podiums. Enea Bastianini’s strong 2024 season persisted with a second-place finish in Portimao, followed by a third-place claim at the Americas MotoGP at COTA. Despite an initial drop in positions, Bastianini recovered admirably, gaining strength throughout the grand prix. After surpassing teammate…
“As I got to Turn 11, the brakes didn’t feel right once more.” When Marc Marquez surged into the lead for the first time as a Gresini Ducati rider at the midway point of Sunday’s Americas MotoGP, his eighth victory at COTA and first MotoGP triumph since 2021 seemed well within his grasp. However, moments…
“From last year, it’s the best Friday we’ve had so far.” : Pecco Bagnaia The reigning double MotoGP champion, Francesco Bagnaia, teetered on the brink of Qualifying 1 as he exited the factory Ducati garage for his final Friday practice stint at COTA. However, the Italian surged from outside the top ten to 4th on…
“Despite a challenging start to the COTA weekend, Marc Marquez clinches third place by the conclusion of Friday’s practice sessions.” Marc Marquez faced a challenging start to his Ducati debut at COTA, one of his most successful MotoGP circuits, on Friday morning. However, the Gresini team’s successful modifications and Marquez’s growing understanding of the Desmosedici’s…
Marc Marquez: “If you told me today, ‘You’ll secure your first [Ducati] podium,’ I’d sign right away.” Marc Marquez is downplaying expectations of adding to his COTA victory streak of seven wins with a debut Ducati triumph in Sunday’s Americas MotoGP. Marquez sat out last year’s event due to injury but boasted an unbeaten record…
Pedro Acosta has the potential to surpass Marc Marquez’s record as the youngest rider to achieve consecutive premier-class podiums at COTA this weekend. Pedro Acosta secured his debut MotoGP podium last time in Portimao, yet the rising rookie sensation remains resolute in his approach to expectations as he gears up for round three at COTA…
