Zarco upbeat about Honda’s podium chances at MotoGP Argentina GP
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco has declared podiums as a possibility at the MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix this weekend, following an impressive Friday aboard the resurgent Japanese machine. The 34-year-old again progressed straight to Q2 to add to his similar success at the season-opener in Thailand. Although ultimately a modest achievement, this is a level […]
Winners and losers from the MotoGP Argentina GP
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Photo by: Ducati Corse If his Thai GP win on the opening weekend of the season was remarkable only for its sheer dominance, Marc’s defeat of his brother Alex in Argentina was a real testament to his ability to adapt under pressure. Despite being stretched to the limit and losing the […]
Marc Marquez fights back to extend winning streak
Marc Marquez made it four victories out of four to start the 2025 MotoGP season by winning the Argentina Grand Prix at Termas de Rio Hondo on Sunday. The six-time world champion fought a little harder for this win than the previous three, as he lost the lead to Alex Marquez for the middle part […]
Marc Marquez says brother Alex is “main opponent” for 2025 title
Argentina Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez says he views his brother Alex – not factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia – as his main opponent for this year’s MotoGP world championship. Alex, who rides a year-old GP24 Ducati for the Gresini team, has finished second to Marc in both sprints and both grands prix so far […]
Problems aboard Ducati were worse one year ago
Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia says his problems getting comfortable aboard the GP25 on the first two weekends of this season are no worse than they were in the early part of 2024. But the Italian understands this season’s issues are costing him more in the light of the competition he faces this year. The […]
Ai Ogura disqualified from MotoGP Argentina GP
MotoGP rookie Ai Ogura has been disqualified from Sunday’s Argentina Grand Prix following a technical irregularity on his Trackhouse Racing Aprilia. The decision means the Japanese rider loses his impressive eighth place, to which he battled from 15th on the starting grid. He also loses the eight points he would have earned. According to a […]
Oliveira to miss MotoGP Argentina GP after sprint crash
Miguel Oliveira will not take part in Sunday’s Argentina Grand Prix, following the accident involving him and Fermin Aldeguer in the Saturday sprint. The Portuguese rider was cleared of any fractures after being taken to hospital yesterday, but later in the evening Motorsport.com learned that there were some concerns around his left shoulder ligament. The […]
Davide Tardozzi lukewarm on rival Aprilia’s request for a Jorge Martin test
Ducati boss Davide Tardozzi has said the Italian factory will not agree to Aprilia’s request for Jorge Martin to test his MotoGP bike ahead of a mooted return from injury at next month’s Qatar Grand Prix. On Friday, Aprilia revealed it will ask other manufacturers to agree to a regulation change allowing the reigning world […]
Fermin Aldeguer earns first MotoGP penalty for Miguel Oliveira collision
Gresini Ducati’s premier class rookie Fermin Aldeguer will have to serve a long lap penalty in Sunday’s Argentina GP after taking out Miguel Oliveira in Saturday’s sprint race – an accident that resulted in the Portuguese rider landing in hospital. There was some concern that Oliveira might have broken his collarbone following the lap 4 […]