Bastianini says KTM «really close» to Ducati in MotoGP this year
The upgraded Ducati GP24 appeared to be head-and-shoulders clear of the competition in pre-season testing last month, as reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia set record-breaking pace at both Sepang and Losail circuits.While there was no stopping Ducati in the opening grand prix of the season either…
Why Acosta’s MotoGP debut outshone Marquez’s a decade earlier
“Unbelievable” was how one commentator described Pedro Acosta’s early rise up to fourth in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. But, in truth, it was anything but.After all, this is a rider who at the very same Losail venue three years prior went from…
Fourmaux: Adjusting to hybrid-less WRC cars will be a “challenge”
The FIA announced last month that the WRC would drop hybrid power from its Rally1 class three years after its introduction in 2022.The change is part of the FIA’s roadmap for the future of top-level rallying, which will also see Rally1 cars undergo a reduction…
Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone — Zarco
The RC213V Honda first debuted in 2012 was gradually overhauled according to the requirements of Marquez, who made a starring debut with the Japanese manufacturer almost 11 years ago.While the decision to base its bike almost entirely around Marquez initially proved hugely successful as the…
What’s behind Marini’s disastrous Honda MotoGP debut in Qatar
Despite the «small technical problem» that affected Luca Marini’s race in Qatar’s MotoGP season-opener, in recent days there have been several events that suggest the Italian’s adaptation to the Honda is proving more complicated than anticipated.The stopwatch can’t be influenced and doesn’t lie. Marini’s regression…
Neuville clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms
The Hyundai driver has moved to clarify his future after comments made in an interview with AutoHebdo this week suggested this season could be his last. The championship leader is in the final year of his contract with Hyundai and is yet to put pen…
Aero «last piece of puzzle» in MotoGP bike development, says Miller
Aero devices have been gaining prevalence in MotoGP ever since Ducati first introduced winglets on its bike in the mid-2010s, with other manufacturers also jumping on the bandwagon after seeing how it transformed the performance of the Desmosedici.While the impact of excessive aerodynamics on the…
Zarco tested rear wheel that MotoGP factory Hondas are unable to use
Parallel to the restructuring process at the executive level that was launched last year by HRC, the development of the 2024 version of the RC213 has accelerated.The number of new parts for testing has clearly increased, and a plan has been articulated in which the…
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be «amazing», says team manager
KTM was seen as a possible destination for Marquez when he was pondering leaving Honda at the end of last year, but the six-time MotoGP champion eventually chose to join the Ducati fold via its satellite Gresini team.However, this doesn’t necessarily mean the Spaniard would…
Toyota: More details needed for WRC Rally2 upgrade kit decision
As part of the FIA’s extensive vision for the future of top-level rallying, the world motorsport governing body announced plans for affordable upgrade kits to be made available for Rally2 cars next year to close the performance gap between Rally2 and Rally1 cars.These bolt-on upgrade…
