The MotoGP candidates who could replace retiring Aleix Espargaro
Thanks to Espargaro’s efforts since 2017, the RS-GP has become one of the grid’s best packages, with the Spaniard having won three times on it since 2022 and Maverick Vinales taking victory at the Americas Grand Prix in April. Both Espargaro and Vinales are on expiring deals, though it wasn’t inconceivable to see both signing […]
How Espargaro “silenced many mouths” during his underdog MotoGP career
Whenever an ‘exceptional press conference’ is quickly ushered into the MotoGP weekend schedule for a single rider, it usually means only one thing: retirement. Growing up in nearby Granollers, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya seemed like the perfect place for 34-year-old Aleix Espargaro to begin winding down a MotoGP career that began in 2004 with a […]
Barcelona MotoGP upgrades highlighting philosophy differences at Yamaha and Honda
The championship’s two Japanese manufacturers have been working hard over the last few months to close the gap to their European rivals and return to the forefront after years of decline. Both have been taking advantage of the new concession system introduced by MotoGP this year by holding a number of private tests, but there […]
Three-time MotoGP winner Aleix Espargaro announces retirement
The 34-year-old Spaniard made the announcement on Thursday afternoon ahead of his home Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona, where he won both the Saturday and Sunday races last year. Espargaro’s current Aprilia contract expires at the end of this year and he had already admitted at the signing of this deal two years ago that […]
2024 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Pramac’s Jorge Martin leads the championship by an extended margin of 38 points following his stunning victory at Le Mans a fortnight ago. Gresini rider Marc Marquez now sits third in the standings and only two points off-second placed Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati). The trio are again expected to battle for victory on MotoGP’s second visit […]
Dorna expects to make Indian MotoGP round decision imminently
Last week, Motorsport.com announced that the Buddh International Circuit round, initially scheduled for 20-22 September, is set to be axed from the calendar after the race promoters breached a contract with Dorna Sports. In response to that, Pushkar Nath Srivastava, CEO of the Indian promoter, stated that the event would take place: «The race is […]
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MotoGP will visit the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend for the Catalan Grand Prix. Last year’s race was won by Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro in his second victory of the year. The Spaniard’s first win in 2023 came at the British Grand Prix, where he was able to beat Francesco Bagnaia and Brad Binder. Valentino Rossi […]
MotoGP set to remain faster than WSBK under 2027 rules – how do they compare now?
Earlier this month MotoGP announced the framework for its 2027 rules revolution, which is headlined by a switch from 1000cc to 850cc engines and a reduction in aerodynamics. The aim of MotoGP’s rules reset is to improve the on-track spectacle, while also becoming more road relevant, sustainable and cost-effective. However, the move to a small […]
Aprilia must “be smart” to avoid Barcelona MotoGP expectations after 2023
The sixth round of the 2024 campaign takes place this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and is expected to be a strong hunting ground for Aprilia. This is because of Aleix Espargaro’s run to victories in the sprint and the grand prix last year at the venue, while Maverick Vinales was second in the […]