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Di Giannantonio would "never go back" from F1-like current MotoGP bikesThe present-day MotoGP bikes have been getting faster and faster and breaking long-time lap records at many circuits, as manufacturers eke out more and more speed from the current ruleset ahead of a major regulations overhaul in 2027.But a lot of the improved performance has come from increasingly sophisticated aero devices, which has led to criticism from some quarters.Six-time MotoGP champion ... Keep readingSource: Di Giannantonio would "never go back" from F1-like current MotoGP bikes
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The rider making a breakthrough to awaken MotoGP’s "sleeping giant"MotoGP has a storied history in the United States, beginning with the country’s very first premier class race winner Pat Hennen in 1975 before the likes of Kenny Roberts Sr, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey and Kevin Schwantz celebrated title success for America across the 1980s and 1990s.In 2000, Kenny Roberts Jr took the 500cc crown, before the late Nicky Hayden beat Valentino Rossi ... Keep readingSource: The rider making a breakthrough to awaken MotoGP’s "sleeping giant"
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What is the motorsport triple crown and who has claimed the feat?Sponsored by? ? That is where the motorsport triple crown comes in, as it can only be awarded to a driver who has achieved success across different racing disciplines.So, what is the triple crown and who has claimed this feat?What is the motorsport triple crown?The triple crown consists of three races, each one showcasing a driver’s skill in a different racing discipline. It includes the ... Keep readingSource: What is the motorsport triple crown and who has claimed the feat?
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Acosta: Michelin needs to address "strange" vibration issues on 2024 MotoGP bikesRear chatter has become a recurring problem in MotoGP this year, with Ducati riders being particularly outspoken about the issue since the opening round of the season in Qatar.Tech3 GasGas rookie Acosta hasn’t been spared of chattering either and once encountered the vibrations on his rear tyre at Jerez as he finished a distant 10th, his worst result in the premier class so far.Speaking ... Keep readingSource: Acosta: Michelin needs to address "strange" vibration issues on 2024 MotoGP bikes
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MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’Ducati rider Bagnaia went toe-to-toe with eight times world champion Marc Marquez in a thrilling battle for victory in the 25-lap Jerez grand prix.Bagnaia came out on top by just 0.372 seconds to score his second grand prix win of the season to close the gap to championship leader Jorge Martin – who crashed – to 17 points.FEATURE: The factors that will determine Ducati's second factory team ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’
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Rahal: IndyCar needs to focus on parts shortage, not new teamsThe surging growth that has seen the full-time entries go from 18 in 2017 to now 27 which has presented an ongoing problem that continues to worsen. That number is likely to only get bigger next year with Prema fielding two cars.At a time when there is a collective effort to push forward with a charter system in IndyCar and increased interest from prospective new teams, Rahal stressed the ... Keep readingSource: Rahal: IndyCar needs to focus on parts shortage, not new teams
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Abel Motorsports "pulling plug" on 2024 Indy 500 effort due to lack of fundingAbel Motorsports was up against the clock to be the 35th entrant in the 108th edition of the Indy 500, with Friday marking the deadline.Despite its best efforts, team manager John Brunner confirmed to Autosport his squad will not be among the participants."We're out," Brunner said. "We're pulling the plug."Brunner also noted there would be no exemptions."We are absolutely done," Brunner said. "I ... Keep readingSource: Abel Motorsports "pulling plug" on 2024 Indy 500 effort due to lack of funding
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The elements that will determine who will be Ducati's second factory MotoGP riderDucati has two MotoGP rounds now in 2024 to choose from a list of three - Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez and Enea Bastianini - as to who will be its second factory team rider next season, something which will be highly influenced by economic factors, sponsorship and the individual will of general manager Gigi Dall'Igna.If we consider that all three candidates have sporting arguments to end up in the ... Keep readingSource: The elements that will determine who will be Ducati's second factory MotoGP rider
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Kazakhstan MotoGP round postponed due to floodingScheduled for 14-16 June, no new date has been given for the event but Dorna Sports hopes to still stage it this year.MotoGP was originally set to race in Kazakhstan at the new Sokol International Racetrack, near the country’s largest city of Almaty, last year as part of an expanding calendar.However, due to the circuit not being ready at the time for its 9 July slot, the event was axed and not ... Keep readingSource: Kazakhstan MotoGP round postponed due to flooding
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How Fittipaldi helped guide Senna on his path to F1 gloryFittipaldi says he “loved and admired Ayrton in equal measure” – which was in stark contrast with Senna’s relationship with the other Brazilian F1 great Nelson Piquet, as he and Ayrton shared a mutual loathing.Emerson first met Senna as a teenaged karter, and invited him into the Copersucar-Fittipaldi garage at a test at Interlagos in the mid-1970s: “The kart track at Interlagos was ... Keep readingSource: How Fittipaldi helped guide Senna on his path to F1 glory
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