Bagnaia surges to pole with record lap as Marquez crashes
Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia stormed to pole with a lap record at Misano in qualifying for MotoGP’s San Marino Grand Prix as Marc Marquez crashed out. Italian Bagnaia, who has two wins in the last three years at the venue, controlled the session from the first circulation, heading an all-Ducati top three and a clean […]
“It’s a long time since I enjoyed the bike like today”
Fabio Quartararo has said “it has been a long time since I enjoyed the bike like today” as he broke into Q2 directly for Yamaha for just the third time this MotoGP season. A result of recent testing mileage at Misano or are Yamaha finally making gains? This was the question after the 2021 MotoGP […]
The key rider traits that led Oliveira to Pramac Yamaha
Miguel Oliveira’s MotoGP experience and rider character have been identified as the key reasons for Yamaha to secure his signature at its new satellite squad Pramac. The most drawn-out rider change for 2025 MotoGP was finally announced on the set-up day at the San Marino Grand Prix when Portugal’s sole representative on the grid was […]
Bagnaia swoops to lead practice at Misano
MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has responded to recent form threats from Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin to set the fastest lap at Misano on Friday. Bagnaia was quickest in hot afternoon temperatures at the San Marino Grand Prix and his home circuit where he won MotoGP races in 2021 and 2022. The Italian is […]
Martin sets the pace in opening practice
Jorge Martin was just over a second away from his MotoGP lap record at Misano and a slender 0.037s faster than Aragon winner Marc Marquez in opening practice for the San Marino Grand Prix. In hot and sunny conditions, Martin, who is struggling with the residue of a stomach virus and less than peak fitness, […]
2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Pramac’s Jorge Martin leads the championship by 23 points heading into the first of the two races at Misano after factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia retired from the Aragon Grand Prix in a collision with Alex Marquez. Marc Marquez is back in third place in the championship following his impressive comeback win in Aragon on […]
MotoGP still dealing with ‘aftershock’ of Bagnaia and Marquez Aragon clash
MotoGP is still dealing with the after-effects of Francesco Bagnaia’s collision with Alex Marquez in the Aragon Grand Prix. While Marc Marquez’s stunning comeback win in Spain after a 1000-day drought generated plenty of headlines, the aftermath of the weekend was dominated by reactions and public judgement over the crash between his younger brother Alex and […]
Bagnaia says sorry for blasting Alex Marquez after Aragon MotoGP clash
Francesco Bagnaia has said sorry for criticising Alex Marquez after they collided and crashed out of the Aragon Grand Prix last weekend. The reigning MotoGP world champion was furious with the Gresini rider, claiming the accident was «dangerous» and said Marquez «didn’t stop accelerating until he threw me off». Once the Italian had simmered down, […]
Pramac-Yamaha signs Oliveira as first 2025 MotoGP rider
Miguel Oliveira has signed a deal with Yamaha to compete for its new satellite team Pramac in the 2025 MotoGP season. As was widely expected, Oliveria will leave Trackhouse/RNF Racing after two seasons to become a factory Yamaha rider next year, racing an M1 at the title-winning Pramac team. The Portuguese rider brings with him […]