Tardozzi told Bagnaia to ‘stop being a gentleman’ in MotoGP 2024
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi instructed Francesco Bagnaia to ‘stop being a gentleman’ during the 2024 MotoGP season, a new documentary released by the Italian manufacturer has revealed. Despite being on the back foot for almost the entire year, Bagnaia continued to show respect to Pramac rival Jorge Martin in the title run-in, with the […]
Fernandez “angry” after 2024 season but vows to be back in MotoGP
Outgoing Tech3 rider Augusto Fernandez has revealed he is “angry” as a poor 2024 season led to him losing his MotoGP seat — but is confident he can make a comeback in the future. Fernandez struggled for speed in his sophomore campaign with KTM’s satellite squad, finishing 20th out of 22 full season riders with […]
Creditors put pressure on KTM to withdraw from MotoGP
KTM has reiterated that it is committed to competing in MotoGP despite pressure from creditors to withdraw to save cash. The flagship brand of Pierer Mobility Group underlined that its future in the championship is not under threat after an agency responsible for handling its debts issued comments to the contrary on Friday. In a […]
Challenge and reward for TotalEnergies
The 2025 MotoGP season will be upon us within a few weeks. And while cost-saving regulations limit bike development for most of the motorcycle manufacturers, fuel suppliers are relishing the chance to chase even more performance in year two of the renewable fuels era. 2024 was a significant year for the fuel companies involved, which […]
Fernandez doesn’t want mid-season bike change again in MotoGP
Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez has said he doesn’t want to go through a bike change in the middle of the season again in MotoGP. Fernandez was the only rider within the Aprilia contingent to start the 2024 season with a year-old RS-GP, as the Noale-based brand could only build limited examples of its overhauled MotoGP contender. It wasn’t […]
Liberty’s MotoGP purchase delayed as EU opens in-depth investigations
The European Union’s highest institution will open an «in-depth investigation» to determine whether the purchase of MotoGP by Formula 1 owner Liberty Media violates its antitrust framework. The European Commission, one of the EU’s decision-making bodies with executive power, is determined to closely analyse Liberty’s acquisition of Dorna, which holds the rights to the MotoGP […]
Acosta feels «relieved» after visiting KTM’s headquarters
Rising MotoGP star Pedro Acosta feels «relieved» after visiting the headquarters of beleaguered Austrian manufacturer KTM, according to his manager. Acosta travelled to Mattighofen in Austria on Tuesday to understand how KTM’s dismal financial situation could have consequences for its MotoGP programme, now that he has become an integral part of its factory team. Latest […]
KTM’s insolvency administrator puts shares of MV Agusta on sale
An insolvency administrator has put KTM’s shares in MV Agusta up for sale, as the Austrian company continues to reel in from a financial crisis. KTM’s parent company Pierer Mobility AG had acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in MV Agusta in November 2022, before taking over the majority of the company in March of […]
Bastianini wants to be more “explosive” on track in post-Ducati MotoGP years
Enea Bastianini feels he needs to be more “explosive” on track after ending a four-year stint with Ducati in MotoGP. Bastianini has been associated with Ducati in his entire premier class career, but is parting ways with the Borgo Panigale marque at the end of 2024 to start a new chapter with Tech 3 KTM. The Italian rider […]