Three-time MotoGP winner Aleix Espargaro to retire
The 34-year-old Spaniard will make the announcement on Thursday afternoon ahead of his home Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona, where he won both the Saturday and Sunday races last year.Espargaro’s current Aprilia contract expires at the end of this year and he had already admitted…
2024 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Pramac’s Jorge Martin leads the championship by an extended margin of 38 points following his stunning victory at Le Mans a fortnight ago.Gresini rider Marc Marquez now sits third in the championship and only two points off-second placed Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati).The trio are again expected…
Dorna expects to make Indian MotoGP round decision imminently
Last week, Motorsport.com announced that the Buddh International Circuit round, initially scheduled for 20-22 September, is set to be axed from the calendar after the race promoters breached a contract with Dorna Sports.In response to that, Pushkar Nath Srivastava, CEO of the Indian promoter, stated…
MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more
MotoGP will visit the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend for the Catalan Grand Prix. Last year’s race was won by Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro in his second victory of the year. The Spaniard’s first win in 2023 came at the British Grand Prix, where he was able…
Inside Hyundai’s rally-meets-Nurburgring challenge
‘Three left minus, long, bumpy’, may resemble an ordinary rally pacenote. But this is how a World Rally Championship driver sees one of motorsport’s most famous corners – the Karussell at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.Yes, you have read that correctly. You could be forgiven to question…
MotoGP set to remain faster than WSBK under 2027 rules – how do they compare now?
Earlier this month MotoGP announced the framework for its 2027 rules revolution, which is headlined by a switch from 1000cc to 850cc engines and a reduction in aerodynamics.The aim of MotoGP’s rules reset is to improve the on-track spectacle, while also becoming more road relevant,…
Hyundai’s plan to help Tanak unlock potential from WRC car
Tanak has struggled to adjust to the i20 N Rally1 following his return to the Korean manufacturer this season but showed signs he’s made a stride forward by challenging for victory in Portugal earlier this month.Tanak was able to find a way to drive around…
Vinales: Aprilia must “be smart” to avoid Barcelona MotoGP expectations after 2023
The sixth round of the 2024 campaign takes place this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and is expected to be a strong hunting ground for Aprilia.This is because of Aleix Espargaro’s run to victories in the sprint and the grand prix last year at…
Marini bemused by his Honda MotoGP pace in 2024 — but just how bad is it?
The Italian has endured a torrid switch from the VR46-run Ducati he raced last year to the factory Honda in 2024.Marini hasn’t qualified inside the top 20 across the first five rounds, while he is the only Honda rider not to score points in 2024,…
Mir unsure «how long my body can take this» amid Honda MotoGP struggles
Despite a change in philosophy and the added advantage of MotoGP’s new concession system, Honda has so far been unable to turn its fortunes around, with the RC213V remaining the weakest bike on the grid.Mir, now the lead rider in Honda’s stable after the exit…
