Marquez looking to keep «intensity» in last 2023 MotoGP races before Ducati switch
The eight-time world champion had a decent showing on the Honda last weekend in Thailand, finishing fourth in the sprint and seventh in the grand prix, which became sixth after a penalty for Aleix Espargaro. Marquez now has just three rounds left with Honda before making his move to the Gresini Ducati squad for 2024, […]
10 things we learned from the 2023 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix
Jorge Martin responded to his recent MotoGP defeats in brilliant fashion in a thrilling Thailand Grand Prix as the title race hots up. The Pramac rider came to Thailand under scrutiny after his crash from a comfortable lead in Indonesia and losing victory in Australia to an unnecessary tyre gamble. But he bounced back emphatically, […]
Di Giannantonio teases “something is coming” amid Honda MotoGP links
In an ironic development, the one-time podium finisher is now favourite to replace eight-time world champion Marquez at Honda in 2024 – having lost his Gresini ride to him. As reported by Motorsport.com last week, Honda’s list of candidates has thinned with its insistence of signing a rider only to a one-year deal to keep […]
Bagnaia angry at Thailand sprint points loss after latest MotoGP podium
Pramac Ducati rival Jorge Martin has cut further into Bagnaia’s points lead after taking victory in Sunday’s grand prix, with the gap knocked down from 18 to 13. The damage could have been worse had it not been for a penalty for KTM’s Brad Binder on the last lap promoting Bagnaia to second, gifting him […]
Martin “mentally destroyed” after Thailand MotoGP win as title pressure mounts
The Spaniard converted pole into his fourth grand prix victory of the 2023 season, having seen off immense pressure from KTM’s Brad Binder and chief title rival Francesco Bagnaia on the factory team Ducati. Martin led for much of the 26-lap contest, only briefly losing out to Binder before regaining the lead on the penultimate […]
Espargaro “couldn’t breathe” in Thai MotoGP race, “thought I was going to die”
Heat has been an issue for Aprilia riders for some time during races with extreme temperatures, with the marque testing a cooling tube on the fairing in recent events. Sunday’s Thailand GP, won by Jorge Martin, was a sweltering affair, with Espargaro taking the chequered flag in fifth – though he was demoted to eighth […]
Martin holds off Binder, Bagnaia to win nail-biter
In a strategic 26-lap grand prix where tyre preservation was crucial, Martin, Binder and Bagnaia engaged in a tense dice over the final laps for victory. Having briefly lost the lead on lap 23, Martin came back through again on Binder on the penultimate tour and held firm on the final lap to score his […]
Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results
The 19-lap Moto3 race kicked off proceedings on Sunday at the Chang International Circuit, with Aspar rookie David Alonso scoring his fourth win of the season. But the big story of the race was crash of title contender Ayumu Sasaki (Intact GP Husqvarna). With Leopard Honda’s Jaume Masia finishing fourth, he has extended his championship […]
First details of new FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship revealed
The first all-female circuit racing motorcycle racing series was announced back in April, though very little was known about it other than it would form part of the World Superbike support bill in 2024. On Saturday 28 October at the Jerez WSBK finale, a special press conference was held announcing the first details of the […]