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Marquez ‘doesn’t have just one option’ for 2025 factory MotoGP seatThe eight-time world champion forfeited the final year of his big-money HRC contract in 2024 to join the Gresini Ducati squad on a 2023-spec bike, as the Honda proved too uncompetitive.Twice a podium finisher in sprint races in the first three rounds of 2024, Marquez qualified on pole last weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix and finished second in the main race after battling with factory Ducati ... Keep readingSource: Marquez ‘doesn’t have just one option’ for 2025 factory MotoGP seat
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MotoGP miscalculated Spanish GP attendance by over 100,000 peopleIt was initially reported that under 300,000 spectators made their way to the Jerez circuit for the fourth round of the 2024 season to watch home favourites Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, among others, battle it out for victory.This made the Spanish GP the most-watched MotoGP event in the series' history, eclipsing the record set by the French Grand Prix last year.But late on Monday ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP miscalculated Spanish GP attendance by over 100,000 people
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Power feeling close to IndyCar form that captured 2022 titleThe 43-year-old Australian –? a two-time IndyCar champion – started and finished second in Sunday’s Barber race, marking the 100th podium of career (tied with Michael Andretti for fourth all-time) in 288 starts.During the post-race press conference, Power was asked by Autosport if he feels closer to the form that won him the 2022 IndyCar title compared to last year, when his attention was ... Keep readingSource: Power feeling close to IndyCar form that captured 2022 title
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Quartararo could feel "massive change" on new Yamaha M1 in first MotoGP testIn its bid to arrest a steady decline in performance over the last few years, Yamaha had been working behind the scenes on an all-new version of its MotoGP contender, which was finally ready for its first test after Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.Both 2021 champion Quartararo and new recruit Alex Rins got to put the new M1 through its paces at the Jerez test, finishing 18th and 14th respectively ... Keep readingSource: Quartararo could feel "massive change" on new Yamaha M1 in first MotoGP test
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MotoGP Jerez test: Di Giannantonio fastest, Yamaha unveils overhauled M1Marking the first in-season test of the 2024 campaign, the MotoGP paddock remained at Jerez for an eight-hour session on Monday.Run in good conditions, VR46 Ducati rider Di Giannantonio led the way with Maverick Vinales chasing him on the factory Aprilia.Pramac’s Franco Morbidelli completed the top three from Spanish GP winner Francesco Bagnaia on the factory Ducati, while Alex Rins was 14th as ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP Jerez test: Di Giannantonio fastest, Yamaha unveils overhauled M1
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Mir: Honda has found ‘clear direction’ with new MotoGP concept it’s testingHonda has scored just 13 points in the manufacturers’ standings after four rounds this season, with none of its riders breaking into the top 10 in grands prix yet.During the Americas Grand Prix, Mir was very critical of Honda for pursuing what he felt was the wrong bike concept and said the marque had to “take responsibility” for this.On Monday at the post-race Jerez test, however, Mir was ... Keep readingSource: Mir: Honda has found ‘clear direction’ with new MotoGP concept it’s testing
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Why Penske push-to-pass scandal presses all the wrong buttons for IndyCarOn track, the IndyCar Series offers the most competitive open-wheel racing on the planet, including one of its greatest races in the Indy 500. Off track, it’s an absolute basket case and its appetite for self-harm has reached a new level.The storm that blew up around Team Penske last week is just the latest in a string of dysfunctional mishaps to roll your eyes at. While exploiting grey areas in ... Keep readingSource: Why Penske push-to-pass scandal presses all the wrong buttons for IndyCar
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Arrow McLaren releases David Malukas from IndyCar contractMalukas has been the focal point of drama since suffering an injured left wrist that required surgery after a mountain bike accident on 11 February, less than a month before the season started on 10 March.Arrow McLaren cited the reason “due to him being unavailable for the entirety of the season to date, with no confirmed return date” behind its call to drop Malukas, which had put it in a ... Keep readingSource: Arrow McLaren releases David Malukas from IndyCar contract
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Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at BarberAfter starting 19th, Lundqvist was put into a unique three-stop strategy that began on lap 7, switching off from the harder primary tyre and running on the softer alternates for the remainder of the 90-lap race.Through the strategy and timing of cautions, the 25-year-old Swede was able to cycle up to the lead for four laps, showcasing enough pace and poise to hold polesitter – and eventual race ... Keep readingSource: Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at Barber
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Miller "struggling" to get luck turning his way after Spain MotoGP exitWhile both team-mate Brad Binder and GasGas Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta have finished on the podium this year, Miller has only managed one finish inside the top five in the opening four rounds of the season.Miller was running in 11th position on the factory KTM on lap 17 in Sunday's grand prix at Jerez when Pramac rival Morbidelli made a futile overtaking attempt going into Turn 5, sending both ... Keep readingSource: Miller "struggling" to get luck turning his way after Spain MotoGP exit
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