MotoGP miscalculated Spanish GP attendance by over 100,000 people
It was initially reported that under 300,000 spectators made their way to the Jerez circuit for the fourth round of the 2024 season to watch home favourites Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, among others, battle it out for victory.This made the Spanish GP…
Quartararo felt «massive change» on new Yamaha M1’s first MotoGP test
In its bid to arrest a steady decline in performance over the last few years, Yamaha had been working behind the scenes on an all-new version of its MotoGP contender, which was finally ready for its first test after Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.Both 2021 champion…
MotoGP Jerez test: Di Giannantonio fastest, Yamaha unveils overhauled M1
Marking the first in-season test of the 2024 campaign, the MotoGP paddock remained at Jerez for an eight-hour session on Monday.Run in good conditions, VR46 Ducati rider Di Giannantonio led the way with Maverick Vinales chasing him on the factory Aprilia.Pramac’s Franco Morbidelli completed the…
Miller «struggling» to get luck turning his way after Spain MotoGP exit
While both team-mate Brad Binder and GasGas Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta have finished on the podium this year, Miller has only managed one finish inside the top five in the opening four rounds of the season.Miller was running in 11th position on the factory KTM…
Honda has found ‘clear direction’ with new MotoGP concept — Mir
After four rounds in 2024, Honda has scored just 13 points in the manufacturers’ standings, with none of its riders breaking into the top 10 in grands prix yet.During the Americas Grand Prix, Mir was very critical of Honda for pursuing what he felt was…
Why it’s time to embrace Jerez as MotoGP’s Monaco
As the day’s sunlight has barely crept up on the horizon, the banks surrounding the Angel Nieto Turn 8 and Peluqui Turn 9 are already buzzing with life. It can only be MotoGP Sunday at Jerez.MotoGP visits a lot of iconic venues where so much…
FIA: WRC regulations debate won’t affect 2025 tyre development
Korean tyre firm Hankook was announced as the WRC’s new official tyre supplier in December last year, securing a contract from 2025-2027, to take over from Pirelli, whose deal expires at the end of the year.Since winning the FIA’s tender, Hankook has been busily developing…
Marquez hopes Jerez MotoGP podium ‘start of my second life’ after 2020 injury
The Gresini rider scored a first pole on the Ducati at Jerez last weekend and was leading the sprint race before crashing out.In the 25-lap grand prix, he battled his way back from dropping to fourth early to fight with reigning double world champion Francesco…
Zarco slams MotoGP chief steward Spencer as «not good for this job»
LCR Honda’s Zarco and Aprilia’s Espargaro were battling at the outer reaches of the points in Sunday’s grand prix at Jerez when they collided at Turn 5 on lap 10.The incident was placed under investigation by the FIM stewards panel, but no further action has…
Bagnaia says his contact with Marquez in Jerez MotoGP battle «was smart»
Bagnaia and Marquez locked horns with each other in the latter stages of Sunday’s 25-lap grand prix at Jerez after early leader Jorge Martin crashed out.Marquez chopped down a 1.2-second advantage Bagnaia held on lap 14 to get within striking range on the 21st tour.As…
