KTM sees Moto3 champion David Alonso as medium-term bet for MotoGP
KTM has set its sights on signing David Alonso to its MotoGP programme in the future, having been impressed by his record-breaking sophomore campaign in Moto3 this year.The Austrian marque’s motorsport boss Pit Beirer is keen to keep hold of a rider as talented as…
Stoner warns Martin: ‘I know what Ducati is willing to do to win in MotoGP’
Double world champion Casey Stoner says he is surprised that Ducati has allowed its riders to race freely this year, but warned that the Italian manufacturer doesn’t want to lose the revered number one plate in MotoGP.Jorge Martin is primed to win the 2024 MotoGP…
Martin: «Bagnaia is in a team built to win, we are against the world»
Jorge Martin feels he and Pramac have been fighting “against the world” in MotoGP this year, with his rival Francesco Bagnaia racing for a factory Ducati team that is “built to win”.Martin is on the verge of winning the MotoGP world title having carved out…
How Nakagami’s life will look like as he takes on new Honda MotoGP role
After he crosses the finish line in Barcelona at the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season on 17 November, Takaaki Nakagami will start a new chapter in his life as a Honda test rider.It’s a role that will take him back to his home…
Espargaro «burned his hands» as Aprilia heat issues strike again
Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro says he «burned his hands» during a hot MotoGP race in Malaysia where he struggled to 13th place.The Aprilia RS-GP is infamous for its overheating problems, with both Espargaro and team-mate Maverick Vinales having repeatedly expressed concerns about its adverse effects…
MotoGP opens ticket sales for Barcelona GP with proceeds to go to Valencia
A limited number of tickets for MotoGP’s new season finale in Barcelona are on sale, with all proceeds set to be donated to the victims of the devastating floods in Valencia.Ticket prices for what is officially being branded as the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona…
WRC champion Rovanpera tests Red Bull F1 car
Reigning two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera swapped a rally car for a Red Bull RB8 Formula 1 car in a test at the Red Bull Ring.Suggestions the 15-time WRC rally winner could drive an F1 car emerged earlier this season while a picture posted…
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return to the WRC
Lancia’s sporting director Eugenio Franzetti has explained why the brand is making its rally return in Rally4 and what is required to make a comeback to the World Rally Championship.Lancia, the winner of a record 10 WRC constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), is set to…
Pirro to ride Di Giannantonio’s Ducati in Barcelona GP and 2025 test
Ducati test rider Michele Pirro will be drafted in at VR46 for the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season at Barcelona, Motorsport.com has learned.Pirro will be riding one of VR46’s GP23 bikes in the Barcelona GP on 15-17 November, with Fabio di Giannantonio again…
A MotoGP title decided by sprint races: Bagnaia’s mistake or Martin’s success?
Last Saturday, after crashing out on the third lap of the sprint race at Sepang while fighting his rival for the win and the championship crown, Francesco Bagnaia was both hurt and bewildered. The reigning world champion was unable to find a rational explanation for…
