Aprilia analysis of Vinales Portugal crash revealed «human problem»
The Spaniard scored a first win for Aprilia since joining the marque in 2021 in the sprint race three weeks ago in Portugal and was a factor in the fight for victory in the grand prix. But a worsening gearbox issue, while he was running in second, led to him slowing down onto the final […]
Alonso will be «first to raise my hand» if he loses F1 edge at 45
Alonso put pen to paper on a multi-year deal with Aston Martin after mulling over his future options, a deal which will include driving in F1 for at least the 2025 and 2026 season. Depending on whether Alonso will want to continue or not, that F1 deal can either be extended or converted into a […]
Ватанабэ: Отношения Honda и Алонсо значительно улучшились
С 2026 года заводская команда Aston Martin в Формуле 1 перейдёт на силовые установки Honda. Британский коллектив как минимум на старте проекта будет эксклюзивным партнёром японского автопроизводителя, а японскому мотористу придётся работать с Фернандо Алонсо, хотя ранее у компании и испанского чемпиона мира были натянутые отношения. «Когда я работал с ним с 2015 по 2017 […]
Marquez «would sign» first Ducati Sunday MotoGP podium at COTA despite win record
The eight-time grand prix world champion has won seven times at the Circuit of the Americas in his MotoGP career, starting with his maiden victory in 2013. Winning every year at COTA between 2013 and 2018, Marquez last won at the circuit in 2021. Having achieved a first sprint podium on the Gresini Ducati in […]
Hyundai to mark Breen anniversary with tribute livery, charity auction support
The popular Irishman lost his life on 13 April last year after succumbing to injuries sustained in a testing crash, driving for Hyundai ahead of the Croatia round last year. To mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss, Hyundai has set up an online auction of special items with all the proceeds going to […]
Rins feels like 2024 Yamaha MotoGP bike “rides me”
The Spaniard took a surprise first Honda victory at the Circuit of the Americas 12 months ago when he rode for the LCR squad, which would transpire to be HRC’s only visit to the top step of the podium all season. Having swapped one uncompetitive bike for another in the factory Yamaha for 2024, Rins […]
Yamaha takes advantage of MotoGP concession rules with new M1 engine
Like Honda, Yamaha is benefiting from the operational and technical advantages approved at the end of last year in an attempt to help the manufacturers most in need from a performance point of view. One very beneficial aspect of the concessions is the possibility for the race riders to carry out private test days, limited […]
Сейвуд: Haas готова трудоустроить Бермана
Авторитетный журналист Формулы 1 Джо Сейвуд на своём официальном сайте сообщил о переговорах между американской командой Haas и Ferrari на предмет трудоустройства в чемпионате мира молодого пилота Оливера Бермана. Ранее сообщалось, что взамен клиентский коллектив намерен добиваться скидок на итальянские силовые установки. Ferrari нашла пилота, который заменит Льюиса Хэмилтона Как отмечает эксперт, на переходе своего […]
Martin admits he is unlikely to stay with Pramac MotoGP team beyond 2024
The 26-year-old made his MotoGP debut with Pramac in 2021 and has been a part of its roster ever since, enjoying the privilege of factory machinery. Had he won the 2023 MotoGP title, he would have gained automatic promotion to the Ducati factory team for this season in place of Enea Bastianini. With his future […]