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Bagnaia used Jerez MotoGP practice “as a test” for “big” changeThe reigning double world champion has won the last two Spanish Grands Prix at Jerez but comes into this weekend off the back of a non-score in Portugal and a struggle to sixth in America.A key issue for Bagnaia has been a vibration on the rear which has intermittently cropped up over the first three rounds and is something other Ducati riders have battled.After a low-key start to practice on ... Keep readingSource: Bagnaia used Jerez MotoGP practice “as a test” for “big” change
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Binder “had my bike back” in Jerez MotoGP practice breakthroughThe South African made a strong start to the season in Qatar with a brace of podiums in the sprint and grand prix but hasn’t made it to the rostrum since.In America, various set-up changes backfired on him and he failed to make it out of Q1 while only managing a rise to ninth in the grand prix.Though a crash late in second practice on Friday at Jerez saw him slip into Q1, Binder says tweaks to ... Keep readingSource: Binder “had my bike back” in Jerez MotoGP practice breakthrough
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Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished”The eight-time grand prix world champion was third fastest overall on Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix having also finished second in the morning session.Marquez has been consistently quick in 2024, though consistency has eluded him, with the Gresini rider yet to add to his sprint podiums in the main Sunday races.Speaking after Friday’s practice at Jerez, Marquez believes he is now beyond the ... Keep readingSource: Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished”
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IndyCar leadership addresses Penske DQs, clarifies timelineIndyCar officials disqualified St. Petersburg race winner Josef Newgarden and third-place finisher Scott McLaughlin for illegally using the push-to-pass overtake system in last month’s season-opener.Despite having access to the same overtake as his Team Penske team-mates, Will Power did not receive the same punishment after data showed no wrongful use. Instead, he received a 10-point deduction ... Keep readingSource: IndyCar leadership addresses Penske DQs, clarifies timeline
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IndyCar Barber: Under-fire Newgarden leads opening practiceTwo-time IndyCar Series champion and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Newgarden set the pace with a flying lap of 1m06.7045s in the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet around the 2.3-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course.The session occurred just a few hours after he gave an emotional press conference about his disqualification from the opening round at St. Petersburg.Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward ... Keep readingSource: IndyCar Barber: Under-fire Newgarden leads opening practice
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McLaughlin knew rules but has ‘no recollection’ of pressing overtake buttonMcLaughlin, along with his race-winning team-mate Josef Newgarden, was stripped of his podium finish in the season opener at the Floridian street track after it was discovered they both illegally used the push-to-pass overtake system following restarts, when the system should’ve been disabled.“I learned about this whole thing on Tuesday after Long Beach,” McLaughlin said. “I don't have any ... Keep readingSource: McLaughlin knew rules but has ‘no recollection’ of pressing overtake button
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Herta: Any excuse Newgarden and Penske have “is bullshit”Newgarden was stripped of his victory in the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg last month, along with Penske team-mate Scott McLaughlin’s third-place finish, after both were found by IndyCar officials to be in violation of illegally using the overtake boost on restarts.The infractions were found during the warm-up session in last weekend’s round in Long Beach, which led to IndyCar ... Keep readingSource: Herta: Any excuse Newgarden and Penske have “is bullshit”
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MotoGP Spanish GP: Bagnaia on record pace in second practiceThe reigning world champion has won the Spanish GP for the past two years and comes into the 2024 edition off the back of two disappointing rounds in Portugal and America.In a crash-strewn session, Bagnaia left it to the end of the hour to produce a 1m36.025s to lead the way by 0.100 seconds from Aprilia’s Vinales.Marc Marquez looked on course to take top spot from Bagnaia at the end but came up ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP Spanish GP: Bagnaia on record pace in second practice
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Crutchlow to get three MotoGP wildcards in 2024 with YamahaCrutchlow will take part in the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, the British GP at Silverstone and the San Marino GP at Misano around his testing duties.As part of the new concession rules for 2024, Yamaha is permitted to field six wildcard entries across the campaign.It is unclear if Yamaha will utilise Crutchlow for any more beyond the San Marino GP.At present, Honda, KTM and Aprilia can also ... Keep readingSource: Crutchlow to get three MotoGP wildcards in 2024 with Yamaha
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MotoGP to have new logo next year under brand revampDorna Sports, MotoGP's commercial rights holder, has been playing around with the idea of revamping its brand identity and introducing a new logo since last year.However, it was not until pre-season testing in Qatar in February that Dorna communicated its plans to the series' teams.Dorna's chief commercial officer Dan Rossomondo intends to show off MotoGP's new logo in November.While this ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP to have new logo next year under brand revamp
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