Marquez having to change MotoGP riding style “more” than normal at COTA
The eight-time world champion has won at COTA seven times since making his MotoGP debut in 2013, marking it as one of his most successful tracks in his career.But all of those wins came on the Honda and Marquez has moved to downplay expectations that…
Ducati MotoGP boss got “positive” response from Marquez, Bagnaia after Portugal clash
While battling for what would have been fourth place, Bagnaia and Marquez collided on lap 23 of 25 of the Portuguese GP last month while trading places.The collision was deemed a racing incident by the FIM stewards, but Gresini’s Marquez felt the fault lay at…
Why Craig Breen will be remembered for his «heart on sleeve» approach
«The giggling pin fell out of the laughing shaft but I managed to get it back in, so we are okay.»Yes, you have read that correctly. This was a line from one of Craig Breen’s legendary World Rally Championship stage end interviews, broadcast live on…
Mir: Important for Honda “to take responsibility” for 2024 MotoGP bike woes
Honda looked to have made genuine gains with its 2024 bike when it appeared at the Valencia test last November, but that proved to be a false dawn.HRC sits last in the constructors’ table with just eight points after the opening two rounds of the…
MotoGP Americas GP: Martin smashes lap record in FP2
Lap times improved dramatically in the hour-long afternoon session compared to FP1 earlier today, with Martin blasting the lap record set by Francesco Bagnaia last year of 2m01.892s with a 2m01.397s.The Pramac rider, who leads the standings by 18 points, beat FP1 pacesetter Maverick Vinales…
NASCAR and MotoGP would benefit from crossover weekend, say Trackhouse stars
The duo was at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on Friday to watch Trackhouse’s new MotoGP team in action, as they are racing in the same state this weekend at NASCAR’s Texas Motor Speedway event in Fort Worth.NASCAR is also represented by Hendrick Motorsports in…
Lin Jarvis to step down as Yamaha MotoGP team boss at the end of 2024
Jarvis is 66 years old and has been at the helm of Yamaha’s racing division for 26 years.As Yamaha team boss, the Briton played a very important role in the resurrection of the company in the mid-2000s.Together with Davide Brivio, he was able to convince…
MotoGP Americas GP: Vinales tops opening practice from Martin, Acosta
MotoGP returns from a three-week break since the Portuguese GP at the end of March after the Argentina round was cancelled due to a lack of government funding.Aptly, the Circuit of the Americas is also the first round to be staged since it was announced…
Aprilia analysis of Vinales Portugal crash revealed «human problem»
The Spaniard scored a first win for Aprilia since joining the marque in 2021 in the sprint race three weeks ago in Portugal and was a factor in the fight for victory in the grand prix.But a worsening gearbox issue, while he was running in…
Marquez «would sign» first Ducati Sunday MotoGP podium at COTA despite win record
The eight-time grand prix world champion has won seven times at the Circuit of the Americas in his MotoGP career, starting with his maiden victory in 2013.Winning every year at COTA between 2013 and 2018, Marquez last won at the circuit in 2021.Having achieved a…
