Vinales tops opening practice from Martin, Acosta
MotoGP returns from a three-week break since the Portuguese GP at the end of March after the Argentina round was cancelled due to a lack of government funding. Aptly, the Circuit of the Americas is also the first round to be staged since it was announced that US media giant Liberty had acquired Dorna Sports […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Liberty must target young audience to grow MotoGP
Liberty Media announced earlier this month that had acquired 86% of Dorna Sports in a blockbuster deal worth €4.2 million, which it hopes to finalise by the end of 2024. While the American media giant has yet to discuss what plans it has to grow MotoGP’s popularity, it is likely its efforts with Formula 1 […]
Quartararo says Yamaha MotoGP renewal down to ‘huge confidential’ changes
Last week Yamaha announced it had re-signed Quartararo to a new two-year contract, reportedly worth around €12 million per season, taking him through to the end of 2026. It comes as Yamaha has continued to struggle for form in the first round of 2024 and Quartararo admitted discussions with rival teams. Speaking ahead of this […]
Aprilia CEO Rivola «can’t wait» to be beaten by MotoGP satellite team Trackhouse
Trackhouse has joined MotoGP this year after taking over from previous owners RNF and CryptoDATA, running two Aprilias for Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez. The last few months have been a whirlwind for the American squad, which has had to build the structure to compete in MotoGP virtually from scratch. Little by little, stability has come […]