MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bagnaia edges out Martin in second practice
Francesco Bagnaia continued his fine form on Friday by topping the second practice session at MotoGP’s Malaysian Grand Prix.The factory Ducati rider scored a psychological victory over points leader Jorge Martin (Pramac Ducati) by putting in a 1m57.679s lap at the end of the session,…
Valencia remains first choice to close MotoGP season despite floods
MotoGP organisers remain keen on staging the 2024 season finale at Valencia but the date of the race could be pushed back, Motorsport.com understands.Most of the paddock in Sepang at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix is waiting to see how the rescue effort in Valencia…
MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bagnaia sets early pace with FP1 scorcher
Francesco Bagnaia made an early statement in his bid to beat world championship leader Jorge Martin by setting the fastest lap time in Friday’s Free Practice 1 for the Malaysian Grand Prix.In contrast to Pramac Ducati’s Martin, factory Ducati rider Bagnaia chose to run a…
Ducati refuses team orders to help Bagnaia retain MotoGP title
Factory Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has insisted that Enea Bastianini will not be expected to help team-mate Francesco Bagnaia win the MotoGP riders’ championship over the final two weekends of the season.While Bagnaia could certainly use support in his quest to overhaul a 17-point…
Ducati: Iannone’s MotoGP return a “reward” for what he missed during ban
Ducati says Andrea Iannone’s comeback outing in this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix is a reward for what he missed in MotoGP during his four-year ban from competition.The Borgo Panigale manufacturer wants Iannone to just have fun and not put any pressure on himself as he…
FIA Rally Star initiative reveals 2025 plans
The FIA Rally Star programme will provide extra support to rising star Romet Jurgenson and has opted to retain Taylor Gill and Max Smart to contest the 2025 FIA Junior WRC.The three drivers have impressed after earning selection into the FIA’s fully-funded programme that aims…
Martin “more mature” than in 2023 MotoGP title scrap
World championship leader Jorge Martin says he is a less nervous and a more mature rider than he was at this stage of his 2023 points battle with Francesco Bagnaia.Pramac Ducati’s Martin heads into this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, the penultimate event of the season,…
Marquez: Valencia MotoGP race should be cancelled on ethical grounds
Spanish star Marc Marquez has led a call by MotoGP riders for the world championship finale not to be staged at Valencia amid the heavy flood damage to have hit the region.The race is scheduled to be held in two weeks on 15-17 November at…
2024 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Victory in Thailand has brought Francesco Bagnaia within 17 points of Jorge Martin in the riders’ standings. However, the gap is still substantial, and Martin could theoretically wrap up the title this weekend in Malaysia. Local time Your time EventDate Malaysian GP Nov 01 10:45…
MotoGP “committed” on Valencia GP but focus on flooding support effort
MotoGP says it «remains committed» to running its season finale Valencia Grand Prix as scheduled in November, but that its focus is on support after flooding in the Valencia region has destroyed roads and killed over 50 people.The Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia is set…
