“Too early to feel positive” about F1 Monaco GP despite topping FP1 and FP2
Charles Leclerc believes it’s “too early to feel positive” about a strong result at Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix, despite the Ferrari driver topping both Friday practice sessions. The Monegasque endured an early fright in FP1 when he clipped Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin at the Grand Hotel Hairpin, as the Canadian failed to see the […]
Ai Ogura uncertain for MotoGP British GP after Friday fall
Trackhouse Aprilia rider Ai Ogura is in doubt for the rest of the British Grand Prix weekend following a crash on the opening day of action at Silverstone. The Japanese rookie injured his right knee after crashing in FP1 on Friday morning. This led to him missing practice in the afternoon, as his race against […]
Ducati needs to start again from zero
Francesco Bagnaia reckons his Ducati team needs to start from scratch after Johann Zarco’s victory in Le Mans. Bagnaia admits he has struggled this season as he has been eclipsed by his team-mate Marc Marquez. While the Spaniard has taken three wins, Bagnaia has won only once and finds himself down in third place in […]
Tsunoda on older Red Bull car spec in Monaco after Imola F1 crash
Yuki Tsunoda has admitted his huge Imola qualifying crash will have lingering effects, as he has to revert to a previous floor design at this weekend’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him […]
Fabio Quartararo calls for consistency after “angry” clash with MotoGP marshals
Fabio Quartararo has called for more consistency and better alignment with regard to push-starting MotoGP bikes following his clash with marshals at the recent French Grand Prix. Despite his status as home hero at Le Mans, Quartararo’s race ended when he could not convince two marshals to agree to bump-start his Yamaha after his crash […]
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta to miss first MotoGP race in 33 years
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix this weekend after undergoing surgery for a spinal injury. The Silverstone event will mark the first grand prix the MotoGP boss has missed since Dorna Sports took over the championship in 1992. The Spaniard has long suffered from a spinal condition affecting two vertebrae, […]
Ferrari F1 car must ‘surprise us’ to repeat Monaco GP fairytale win
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s specific low-speed weakness is going to make it extremely difficult to repeat 2024’s home win at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Last year Leclerc finally found redemption around his home streets, taking his first win from pole following several years of heartbreak and near-misses at the Principality. The popular win led […]
“I wish Yamaha made me honour my contract”
With nearly every MotoGP rider being grilled for his opinion about Jorge Martin attempting to escape his current deal with Aprilia, Maverick Vinales responded to the question with an unexpected reference to his sudden departure from Yamaha in 2021. “It’s none of my business,” was the initial response by Tech3 KTM rider Vinales, who switched […]