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Why Marquez is the key to Pramac's continuation with Ducati in MotoGPPramac has until the summer to unilaterally validate the agreement that would allow it to remain the only team with full factory support from Ducati in 2025 and 2026. Renewing the agreement would maintain its current conditions, so that the two riders in its line-up would be hired directly by the Bologna factory, and both would have the latest generation of Desmosedici that are identical to those ... Keep readingSource: Why Marquez is the key to Pramac's continuation with Ducati in MotoGP
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Bastianini finds it "strange" facing potential factory Ducati MotoGP exitBastianini’s two-year contract with Ducati expires at the conclusion of the 2024 season and the Italian marque is yet to decide who will partner Francesco Bagnaia at its works team in 2025.Although the 26-year-old is still in the running for that coveted spot, his chances of extending his stay at the team are looking bleak due to the current success enjoyed by championship leader Jorge Martin ... Keep readingSource: Bastianini finds it "strange" facing potential factory Ducati MotoGP exit
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Indy 500: McLaughlin tops second day of practice at 229.493mph before delugeAlthough the session was altered to start earlier at 10am ET (originally 12pm), the weather that also impacted Tuesday’s opening day hung around at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway overnight and delayed any running until 3:05pm ET.There was a frantic bout of action among the 34 cars once the session finally went green. Roughly 40 minutes into the running, McLaughlin’s No. 3 Team Penske ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: McLaughlin tops second day of practice at 229.493mph before deluge
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What are the traditions of the Indy 500? Milk, bricks and moreIt has since become a highly prestigious race forming part of the elusive motorsport triple crown, which is awarded to any driver who wins the Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans 24 Hours and Indy 500 in their career. So far only two-time Formula 1 world champion Graham Hill has achieved said feat, though many more have tried.The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has therefore played host to many iconic moments ... Keep readingSource: What are the traditions of the Indy 500? Milk, bricks and more
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Espargaro unimpressed by MotoGP stewards' approach after French GP incidentsAprilia rider Espargaro had a run-in with two different riders during last Sunday's race at Le Mans as he tumbled from running third in the opening stages to a disappointing ninth at the finish.On lap seven, Enea Bastianini threw his Ducati up the inside of Espargaro at Turns 9/10 while chasing him for sixth, with the Spaniard having to take the escape road before rejoining the track in ... Keep readingSource: Espargaro unimpressed by MotoGP stewards' approach after French GP incidents
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What Marquez would have to give up to sign for the factory Ducati MotoGP teamWhen the first rumours surrounding Marquez's possible arrival to the factory Ducati team next season began to surface, the thesis of Red Bull's sponsorship quickly emerged as an insurmountable barrier to the success of the operation.Marquez relied on his private sponsors, most notably Red Bull, when he decided to forgo the money that would have come with the final year of his Honda contract in ... Keep readingSource: What Marquez would have to give up to sign for the factory Ducati MotoGP team
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Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeedIn an unprecedented MotoGP weekend, nearly 300,000 people filled the stands at Circuit Bugatti in Le Mans and this cinematic layout reached another extraordinary landmark as a massive attendance of 297,471 tickets were sold for the event.This meant a step up from the attendance record set in 2023, when MotoGP drew 278,805 spectators to set a record among two-wheeled racing circuits.FEATURE: 10 ... Keep readingSource: Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeed
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IndyCar confirms new hybrid engine race debut for Mid-OhioAs part of a collaborative effort between Chevrolet, Honda and IndyCar, the first-of-its-kind hybrid unit features the current 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine paired with ultracapacitor hybrid technology.A total of 23,518 miles were completed among 28 drivers since testing began on 16 August last year.“The strength of this uncharted partnership between Chevrolet and Honda has pushed this ... Keep readingSource: IndyCar confirms new hybrid engine race debut for Mid-Ohio
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Indy 500: Dixon fastest at 229.107mph as weather halts practiceThe six-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indy 500 winner scorched around the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a flying lap of 229.107mph in the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.Indy-only entry? Marco Andretti got comfortable right out of the gate and delivered the second-fastest lap in the #98 Andretti Herta Honda that was just 0.121s off the mark set by Dixon.Two-time Indy 500 winner ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: Dixon fastest at 229.107mph as weather halts practice
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Newgarden “missing” Cindric at Indy, Porsche sportscar boss replaces himNewgarden’s regular strategist Tim Cindric and race engineer Luke Mason were both suspended by legendary team owner Roger Penske from IndyCar duties following the illegality scandal that has marred the start of the season.Newgarden was disqualified from his season-opening St. Petersburg victory due to illegal use of push-to-pass during restarts after all three of Penske’s entries mistakenly ... Keep readingSource: Newgarden “missing” Cindric at Indy, Porsche sportscar boss replaces him
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