MotoGP Austrian GP: Bagnaia fastest in second practice, Martin third
Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia topped second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix with a new lap record, leading Pramac duo Franco Morbidelli and Jorge Martin.It took just five minutes for Bagnaia to beat the fastest lap from first practice, the factory Ducati rider clocking…
Morbidelli to join mentor Rossi’s VR46 MotoGP team in 2025
VR46 has recruited Pramac rider Franco Morbidelli to partner Fabio di Giannantonio in MotoGP next year.As has been widely expected, VR46 and Morbidelli have agreed to a one-year deal that will see the 2020 runner-up race for the team owned by his mentor and MotoGP…
MotoGP Austrian GP: Martin tops FP1 as Acosta suffers major crash
Jorge Martin led a 1-2 for Pramac in the opening practice for the Austrian Grand Prix after a late red flag caused by Pedro Acosta.Having suffered a relatively low-speed fall at the chicane just minutes before, Tech3 rider Acosta was involved in another incident in…
Report suggests WRC Promoter is gearing up for potential sale
The commercial rights holder of the World Rally Championship is investigating a potential sale of the business, according to a media report.WRC Promoter GmbH acquired the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship in 2013. Previously, the promotion was handled by North One Sports, but…
Bagnaia: «Strange» Ducati GP24 has moved clear of GP23 despite no upgrades
Francesco Bagnaia feels it’s strange that Ducati’s new GP24 has pulled so clear of last year’s GP23 in recent MotoGP races despite not receiving any upgrades.The GP24 runners monopolised the podium spots in three of the last four rounds, aided by Enea Bastianini finding his…
Espargaro: “Not fair” that Miller and Morbidelli will stay in MotoGP next year
Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro says it’s «not fair» that Jack Miller and Franco Morbidelli will remain on next year’s MotoGP grid despite their current form, when teams could hire young riders in their place.Espargaro, a veteran of 243 starts, believes MotoGP teams should be giving opportunities…
Honda brings new MotoGP engine, but riders remain pessimistic for Austrian GP
Honda has introduced a new engine configuration for this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, but the riders have warned that it won’t bring an immediate step in performance.The Japanese manufacturer has been hard at work to dig itself out of its lowest-ever phase in MotoGP, with…
Vinales: Silverstone MotoGP disaster “woke up people” at Aprilia
Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales says a disastrous run for him and team-mate Aleix Espargaro in MotoGP’s British Grand Prix “woke up people” at the Italian marque.The Silverstone weekend highlighted Aprilia’s struggles in race trim as Vinales dropped from eighth to 13th at the finish with heavy…
Quartararo now wants experienced Pramac MotoGP line-up after advocating youngsters
Fabio Quartararo believes it would be better for Yamaha to sign two experienced riders for its Pramac satellite team next year as the marque “doesn’t have time” to turn around its fortunes in MotoGP.Quartararo’s comments mark a stark change in his approach after he had…
Trackhouse announces Moto2 title contender Ogura for 2025 MotoGP season
Trackhouse has signed Japanese youngster Ai Ogura to partner Raul Fernandez at its MotoGP team next year.As revealed by Motorsport.com, Ogura will step up to MotoGP in 2025 as part of a two-year deal and replace Trackhouse incumbent Miguel Oliveira.The 23-year-old is currently second in…
