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…
Hyundai to mark Breen anniversary with tribute livery, charity auction support
The popular Irishman lost his life on 13 April last year after succumbing to injuries sustained in a testing crash, driving for Hyundai ahead of the Croatia round last year.To mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss, Hyundai has set up an online auction…
Rins feels like 2024 Yamaha MotoGP bike “rides me”
The Spaniard took a surprise first Honda victory at the Circuit of the Americas 12 months ago when he rode for the LCR squad, which would transpire to be HRC’s only visit to the top step of the podium all season.Having swapped one uncompetitive bike…
Yamaha takes advantage of MotoGP concession rules with new M1 engine
Like Honda, Yamaha is benefiting from the operational and technical advantages approved at the end of last year in an attempt to help the manufacturers most in need from a performance point of view.One very beneficial aspect of the concessions is the possibility for the…
Martin admits he is unlikely to stay with Pramac MotoGP team beyond 2024
The 26-year-old made his MotoGP debut with Pramac in 2021 and has been a part of its roster ever since, enjoying the privilege of factory machinery.Had he won the 2023 MotoGP title, he would have gained automatic promotion to the Ducati factory team for this…
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