The eight-time world champion has been enveloped in gossip that he will switch to the Gresini Ducati squad in 2024 as Honda’s problems in MotoGP persist, though Marquez has continually stated “I have a contract” with HRC. Monday’s post-race test is seen as vital in Marquez’s decision to remain or leave Honda, with the Japanese […]
In fact, one of the chief challenges that remains for the squad is in improving the aero-efficiency of its MCL60, which has manifested itself in the car being too draggy for some circuits. In that respect, last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix offered a very different challenge, as the Monza track is all about straightline speed. […]
The Ducati rider escaped serious injury on the opening lap of last week’s Catalan GP after a huge highside before his leg was run over by KTM’s Brad Binder. The championship leader suffered extensive bruising and is still undergoing physiotherapy, but rode on Friday, finishing 20th in FP1 and seventh in the afternoon’s session. Bagnaia […]
In the wake of a season where Red Bull driver Perez has failed to match the performances of team-mate Max Verstappen, Marko has not held back in his criticisms at times of the Mexican. But in remarks he made to Red Bull’s own channel ServusTV earlier this week, he stepped up the rhetoric when he […]
Carbon fibre chassis are not a new concept in MotoGP, but a full frame made of the material has not been used since Ducati did so with its 2009, 2010 and 2011 bike. Though it was a race winner with Casey Stoner, Ducati struggled to retain its title-winning form from 2007 when it ran a […]
Button praised Verstappen for his ability to adapt his driving style to the car he’s given, suggesting that not all drivers can cope in the same way. The 2009 world champion, who drove alongside Hamilton at McLaren in 2010-’12, said he would be “more fearful” going up against Verstappen. In recent weeks, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff […]
A week on from heading an historic Aprilia 1-2 at the Catalan GP, Espargaro will face the opening segment of qualifying on Saturday after a late fast crash at the penultimate corner on Friday afternoon at Misano. A last-gasp effort from Bezzecchi of 1m30.846s, marking a new lap record, put him top of the order […]
The current deal that runs from 2021 and 2025 was negotiated by former F1 CEO Chase Carey in what was regarded as a new spirit of cooperation compared to the often confrontational debates of the earlier Bernie Ecclestone era. Preliminary discussions have already begun over the next Concorde, the first on Stefano Domenicali’s watch as […]
The Aruba.it rider, who regularly rides at the Misano World Circuit in his test role for the manufacturer, set a 1m31.909s to top the timesheet on Friday morning. He led from Marini, just one-tenth slower, who was confirmed on Thursday to be staying with VR46 for 2024, with Pramac’s Jorge Martin in third. Championship leader […]
While a number of outfits, including Ferrari, opted to bring bespoke aerodynamic designs for the high-speed Monza track, Red Bull went for a more low-key approach. With its RB19 car already pretty good in terms of aero efficiency, it opted simply to trim its regular upper flap to shed a little bit of drag. Despite […]