Marc Marquez to miss Americas GP after hand injury
The eight-time world champion fractured the first metacarpal in his right hand following a controversial shunt with RNF Aprilia rider Miguel Oliveira in the Portuguese Grand Prix. The incident, which took place on the third lap of the 2023 season opener, led to Marquez being handed a double long lap penalty to initially be served […]
“I haven’t earned right” to be seen as key in Ducati MotoGP dominance
Last season, Bagnaia achieved what seemed unthinkable by recovering from a 91-point deficit to Fabio Quartararo to be crowned world champion at the final round in Valencia, marking Ducati’s first riders’ title in 15 years, since Casey Stoner’s 2007 triumph at the start of the 700cc era. As expected, Bagnaia’s feat earned him praise from […]
Razgatlioglu receives Yamaha MotoGP test call-up
The 2021 World Superbike champion will team up with the Iwata marque’s regular test rider Cal Crutchlow at the Spanish circuit for two days of testing from 10-11 April. Razgatlioglu previously tested the YZR-M1 last June in an outing at Motorland Aragon which was cut short due to inclement weather. The Turkish rider, who rides […]
Morbidelli conscious of form «collapse» despite Argentina MotoGP boost
Morbidelli enjoyed his best weekend since early 2021 last week at Rio Hondo, after qualifying fourth and finishing in that position in both the sprint race and the grand prix. It marked his best results as a factory Yamaha rider, with the 2020 championship runner-up struggling throughout 2022 in his first full season with the […]
Maiden MotoGP win «impossible» without Valentino Rossi’s guidance
Bezzecchi is the product of the VR46 Academy set up by nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion Rossi in 2014 to nurture up-and-coming Italian talents. Making his MotoGP debut last year, Bezzecchi scored a maiden podium at Assen and a first pole in Thailand, and was touted as a dark horse for big results in […]
Why VR46’s victory makes Valentino Rossi’s legacy immortal
Valentino Rossi discovered speed by competing with everything that had wheels attached on the streets of Tavullia, playing with his friends, joking and always trying to win, with the competitiveness that has always been his trademark. As if in a game, a young Rossi arrived in the world championship in 1996, and he continued to […]
MotoGP riders’ aggression main issue with sprints
Bautista switched from MotoGP to World Superbikes from the 2019 season, which coincided with the first year of the production-based series’ three-race format per round – one full length race each on Saturday and Sunday plus a sprint race on Sunday morning. The Spaniard feels that the level of aggression in the sprint races needs […]
MotoGP names former NBA boss Dan Rossomondo as new commercial head
Following Arroyo’s departure earlier this year, Rossomondo arrives at Dorna, the MotoGP promoter and organiser, after 15 years working at the NBA, having most recently held the position of senior vice president for global partnerships and media. Before joining the NBA back in 2004, he worked for the promotions department of Madison Square Garden in […]
Binder’s Argentina MotoGP crash «100% a racing incident»
The South African sensationally won the sprint race on Saturday at the Argentina GP despite starting 15th on the grid, but had no such luck in the full-distance contest on Sunday. Binder was nudged slightly by the Aprilia of Vinales under braking for Turn 5 as the latter tried to make an overtake, with the […]