Aprilia needs to improve MotoGP engine to fight at the front
Aprilia has debuted an updated version of the RS-GP in pre-season testing at Sepang, with a lot of work put in on introducing new aerodynamic devices on the bike. Espargaro finished a strong fifth on the final day of the test, and was the top non-Ducati rider on the timesheets as he set a lap […]
Bagnaia under lap record to lay down marker on final day
Under a cloudy sky that provided cooler conditions for the start of the track action, the two-time MotoGP world champion’s 1m56.682s remained the time to beat throughout the day, with several challenges coming up short over a single lap attack. Opening day pacesetter Jorge Martin came closest to toppling Bagnaia with a 1m56.854s on the […]
Brivio set to be new director of Trackhouse MotoGP team
Despite several reports linking him to a potential move to Honda, it is understood that Brivio has already committed to the new Trackhouse squad that has joined the grid this year after taking over the entry that belonged to RNF and its partner CryptoDATA. Brivio will replace PJ Rashidi, who had initially been chosen as […]
New Ducati fairing has «really good potential», says Bagnaia
First spotted on the Ducati of test rider Michele Pirro at last week’s shakedown, the new aerodynamic package combines the stepped layout on the side of the bike with a diffuser at the bottom of the fairing — two parts that were separately trialled last year. The idea is to improve both the cornering and […]
Marquez still riding Ducati like Honda in Sepang MotoGP test
Following an initial run in Valencia towards the end of last year, Marquez is getting a second chance at getting accustomed to the GP23 in this week’s official pre-season test at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Completing a total of 72 laps on Wednesday, the Gresini rider ended up 14th on the timesheets with […]
Bastianini goes under lap record for Ducati to top day two
In the morning session Martin, who headed the opening day of action at Sepang, was the first rider under the existing lap record with a 1m57.273s, fending off a challenge from KTM’s Brad Binder. But in the final hour of the day’s track running, Bastianini lit up the timing screen with a 1m57.134s to edge […]
Никита Богданов победил на этапе Личного чемпионата России в Вятских Полянах
Никита Богданов победил на этапе Личного чемпионата России в Вятских Полянах PHOTO: ALEKSEY POLYANCEV / by ASPPAIMAGES 3-4 февраля 2024 года в г. Вятские Поляны прошёл пятый этап личного чемпионата России по гонкам на льду. По результатам двух дней соревнований победу одержал представитель Уфы Никита Богданов. Победитель набрал 29 очков из 30 возможных. На второй […]
Honda’s MotoGP situation cannot be resolved in pre-season testing
Honda heads into 2024 with the aim of arresting a period of decline that has seen it slump to the bottom of the standings in the last two seasons and lose its star rider Marc Marquez to Gresini Ducati. The Japanese marque has been working hard over the winter to deliver tangible improvements to the […]
Aprilia brings F1-inspired blown diffuser to MotoGP in Sepang test
Aerodynamic devices have been gaining prominence in MotoGP for several years now, but manufacturers have taken things up a notch in 2024, as evidenced by pictures coming out of the Sepang International Circuit this week. While all five manufacturers have put extra focus on aero over the winter, Aprilia in particular has introduced some radical […]