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 […]
Gallery: The F1-inspired aero devices spotted in MotoGP's Sepang test
Miguel Oliveira, Trackhouse Racing TeamPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory RacingPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Michele Pirro, Pramac RacingPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Pedro Acosta, Tech3 GASGAS Factory RacingPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Joan …Keep reading Source link
Morbidelli to miss Malaysia, Qatar MotoGP tests as recovery continues
Morbidelli has been advised by the doctors to refrain from taking part in any sporting activity for the next three weeks after undergoing further checks in Italy. This means that he won’t be able to return to action until the first round of the season, which is scheduled at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar […]
Martin sets the pace for Ducati on opening day
Last year’s championship runner-up Martin set a time of 1m57.951s on the GP24 Ducati to head Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta by 0.269s following eight hours of running on a hot and sunny day in Malaysia. It was Raul Fernandez who grabbed the top spot early on for the new Trackhouse team as the test began […]