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2025 MotoGP Rider Line Up: 19 Seats Filled, 3 Seats To Go
2025 MotoGP Rider Line Up: 19 Seats Filled, 3 Seats To Go
With the announcement of Fermín Aldeguer at Gresini Ducati for the next two years, the total number of riders with a confirmed contract for the 2025 season rises to 19. Three seats remain open, two at Pramac Yamaha, one at LCR Honda.
Aldeguer is the 16th rider with a seat confirmed through 2026. Only Luca Marini, Johann Zarco, and Franco Morbidelli are certain through 2025, though Morbidelli has an option to remain at VR46 for another season.
David Emmett Wed, 28/Aug/2024 - 08:28
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Gresini Ducati completes 2025 MotoGP line-up with Aldeguer
Gresini has revealed that Moto2 frontrunner Fermin Aldeguer will join its MotoGP line-up for 2025, partnering Alex Marquez.The announcement was nothing more than a formality, as Gresini was the last remaining team within Ducati’s stable that still had a seat available for next year.Aldeguer’s move to MotoGP was confirmed at the beginning of the year and it was only a matter of Ducati finding a ...Keep reading
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Rossi hits out at Ducati's decision to sign Marquez for factory MotoGP team
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has lashed out at Ducati for signing Marc Marquez to its factory MotoGP team in 2025, saying the consequences of the decision are immense.The seven-time premier class champion believes Ducati should have given an opportunity to a rider from its existing pool of talent to partner Francesco Bagnaia next season instead of going after Gresini rider Marquez.The Italian ...Keep reading
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2024 Portimao World Supersport Superpole Result: Early Red Flags, Late Action
2024 Portimao World Supersport Superpole Result: Early Red Flags, Late Action
After a delayed start following a red-flagged Supersport 300 prior to the session start, Bahattin Sofuoglu had an early crash in the Superpole session resulting in a concussion that ruled him out for the rest of the weekend.
Jared Earle Fri, 09/Aug/2024 - 17:17
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2024 Portimao World Supersport FP1 Result: Navarro Ahead Of Montella And Manzi In Tight Session
2024 Portimao World Supersport FP1 Result: Navarro Ahead Of Montella And Manzi In Tight Session
Jorge Navarro opened the late-set weekend with top spot before this evening's qualifying session, taking the top spot from Yari Montella at the end of the session by just three thousandths of a second with Stefano Manzi just over a hundredth off his pace in third place.
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Jared Earle Fri, 09/Aug/2024 - 13:30
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MotoGP riders expect fairer decisions from new steward Crafar
Several MotoGP riders have supported the decision to appoint Simon Crafar as the series’ primary steward from 2025.Former grand prix and World Superbike racer Crafar will become the new chief of MotoGP’s stewards panel next year, taking over the role from two-time 500cc champion Freddie Spencer.Crafar is popular among fans thanks to his commentary and pitlane reporting role with Dorna, and ...Keep reading
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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 426: Silverstone Gossip And Patreon Questions - Can Bestia Win It All?
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 426: Silverstone Gossip And Patreon Questions - Can Bestia Win It All?
Safely back at home, Neil, Adam, and David go through the latest rumours from Silverstone - just how much is Yamaha working, and will Somkiat Chantra replace Takaaki Nakagami - and then answer questions from Patreon backers. What's up with Silverstone attendance when BSB draws such a big crowd? What is up with KTM? Is Joe Roberts condemned to remain in Moto2? Will we see a proper Ducati battle this year? And what will MotoGP look like in 25 years?
David Emmett Thu, 08/Aug/2024 - 09:46
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How Marquez believes he can challenge "super fast" Ducati GP24 MotoGP bikes
Gresini rider Marc Marquez believes the way to challenge Ducati's "super fast" GP24 bikes at some MotoGP tracks demands a strong start to the weekend.Facing an increasing gap to the factory-spec machines on his GP23, Marquez has managed to stand on the podium just once in the last four rounds, with factory rider Enea Bastianini’s improved form making it harder to break inside the top three.This ...Keep reading
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Why MotoGP has a British disconnect
Jake Dixon’s victory in the Moto2 race at Silverstone last Sunday was a moment for the home fans to enjoy. But as he encouraged the crowd to produce an even louder cheer to accompany only his third victory in the series, it was also a moment to assess Britain’s relationship with MotoGP.Perhaps there was good reason why Dixon was underwhelmed by the crowd’s first attempt – he couldn’t ...Keep reading
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Bastianini doesn't consider himself in MotoGP title fight despite British GP double
Enea Bastianini says he doesn’t consider himself a contender in the 2024 MotoGP title battle despite scoring a double victory in the British Grand Prix last weekend.The factory Ducati rider pulled off his best performance this year to win both the sprint and the main race at Silverstone, comfortably outgunning team-mate Francesco Bagnaia and Pramac rival Jorge Martin.The result elevated him ...Keep reading
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Why the choice of Pramac riders will test Yamaha's MotoGP resolve
Whether officially announced or not, virtually all the spots on the 2025 MotoGP grid have been finalised. Only one free slot is truly up for grabs at Pramac, where Miguel Oliveira is all-but certain to join from Trackhouse, as Yamaha regains its longed-for satellite squad.The Japanese company until not so many years ago dominated the premier class with champions such as Valentino Rossi (2004 ...Keep reading
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Yamaha in talks to sign Fernandez to bolster MotoGP test team in 2025
Yamaha is holding dialogue with Tech3 outcast Augusto Fernandez to add him to an expanded MotoGP test team in 2025, Motosport.com / Autosport can reveal.The Japanese marque has been speeding up the development of its MotoGP bike in order to bridge the gap to its European rivals and especially Ducati, which is increasingly pulling away from the rest of the competitors.First, it recruited a whole ...Keep reading
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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 425: The Past And The Future Collide At Silverstone
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 425: The Past And The Future Collide At Silverstone
On Sunday evening after the British Grand Prix, Neil, David, and Adam talk over what we saw at Silverstone. We dive into Ducati's dominance, and the difference between the GP24 and the GP23. We discuss how Enea Bastianini is able to manage his tyres so well, how Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia chose to focus on the championship rather than the race, and why the Aprilias did not dominate in the way that we thought. Plus, winners and losers.
David Emmett Mon, 05/Aug/2024 - 09:00
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Marquez on not chasing British GP podium: Sprint crash was still weighing on me
Marc Marquez has explained why he didn’t hunt down MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia for the final spot on the British Grand Prix podium, saying his crash in the sprint was still weighing on him.Gresini rider Marquez was running in fourth place in the final five laps of the Silverstone MotoGP race, with Ducati rival Bagnaia the only hurdle between him and a fifth rostrum of the season.While the ...Keep reading
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Mutterers Standings post Silverstone
Mutterers Standings post Silverstone
1. Yud77 - 1151 E.Bas - 192 F.Bag - 238 M.Mar - 179 J.Mar - 241 P.Aco - 122 M.Mar - 179 2. Kailas - 1151 M.Mar - 179 F.Bag - 238 J.Mar - 241 E.Bas - 192 P.Aco - 122 M.Mar - 179 3. Tony G - 1143 J.Mar - 241 F.Bag - 238 E.Bas - 192 M.Mar - 179 B.Bin - 114 M.Mar - 179
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Fermín Aldeguer Confirmed At Gresini Through 2026, Gresini Extends With Ducati Through 2026
Fermín Aldeguer Confirmed At Gresini Through 2026, Gresini Extends With Ducati Through 2026
The final piece of the Ducati puzzle has fallen into place for the 2025 season. Today, Gresini and Ducati confirmed that Fermín Aldeguer will be racing for the Gresini Ducati squad on board a GP24 for next season.
Ducati had already announced they had signed Fermín Aldeguer back in March, before the Portuguese GP at Portimão. But the question of where Aldeguer would ride had been left open all season. That question was complicated further when Pramac decided to leave Ducati and become Yamaha's second factory-supported team. That led to a period of intense reshuffling, with Aldeguer eventually landing at Gresini, once the VR46 team seats filled up.
David Emmett Wed, 28/Aug/2024 - 08:13
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Davide Tardozzi And The Pit Lane Spy
Davide Tardozzi And The Pit Lane Spy
After the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, a video emerged on social media of Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi in an altercation with a person dressed in Aprilia teamwear in the pit lane, just before the pit lane walk for fans. In it, Tardozzi could be seen getting up close to the presumed Aprilia staffer and lecturing him forcefully.
David Emmett Tue, 27/Aug/2024 - 11:23
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2024 Portimao World Superbike FP2 Result: Petrucci Holds On In Dusty, Windy Session
2024 Portimao World Superbike FP2 Result: Petrucci Holds On In Dusty, Windy Session
At the end of Free Practice 1 earlier, Toprak Razgatlioglu rode back to the pits off the tarmac as his bike was discharging smoke from the exhaust as he limped gingerly home. In this session, he held the top spot until his bike did the same time, sending him back to the pits to watch Danilo Petrucci take and hold the top spot with Alvaro Bautista, just before crashing out on a dusty and windy track, sneaking into second place.
Jared Earle Fri, 09/Aug/2024 - 17:49
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2024 Portimao World Superbike FP1 Result: Razgatlioglu Leads Gerloff As Bulega Misses Session
2024 Portimao World Superbike FP1 Result: Razgatlioglu Leads Gerloff As Bulega Misses Session
Toprak Razgatlioglu took control of the session in the last twenty minutes, deposing Garrett Gerloff by almost four tenths of a second, putting BMW in the top two spots. Alvaro Bautista was third quickest with his teammate Nicolo Bulega missing out on most of the session with a technical issue preventing him from setting all but one timed lap. Danilo Petrucci led the privateer battle as Iker Lecuona was fifth quickest, knocking Jonathan Rea down to sixth quickest.
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The domino effect leaving Moto2's new star without a MotoGP seat
In just under a month, things have changed significantly on the MotoGP rider market. Sergio Garcia has gone from being the object of desire of Pramac or Trackhouse, the Spanish rider's agents asked not to do anything without letting them know first, to digesting the prospect that he will have to continue in Moto2 next season regardless of whether he is crowned champion.The 21-year-old's trajectory ...Keep reading
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Ducati defends decision to field only three factory bikes in MotoGP next year
Ducati has defended the decision to reduce its involvement to just three factory bikes in the 2025 MotoGP season, saying it won’t negatively impact its performance.Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna said that cutting down the supply of official bikes from four to three next year was the “best compromise” for the Italian manufacturer as it prepares for Pramac’s exit from its satellite ...Keep reading
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Quartararo: Yamaha testing "way too many things" on MotoGP weekends
Fabio Quartararo has expressed his frustration over Yamaha testing “way too many things” on its bike during MotoGP race weekends in 2024.The Japanese manufacturer is undertaking an extensive development programme to drag itself out of its current slump, experimenting with a wide range of new parts for the M1.Having been given a number of advantages under MotoGP’s new concession system ...Keep reading
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OPINION: Are BMW About To Enter MotoGP? Maybe...
OPINION: Are BMW About To Enter MotoGP? Maybe...
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The reason there are currently only 22 bikes on the MotoGP grid, rather than the 24 Dorna has always said is the number they want, is simple. They have been keeping two slots open on the grid for another manufacturer ever since Suzuki pulled out of the series at the end of the 2022 season.
The phrase "another manufacturer" is a euphemism. The other manufacturer in question is BMW. Dorna have been trying to persuade BMW to enter MotoGP for decades. They came close shortly after the start of the four-stroke MotoGP era, with BMW building and testing a 990cc triple. But ever since then, BMW have been content to be an official partner, with German manufacturer supplying safety vehicles, sponsoring the BMW M Award for the best qualifier, and providing extensive sponsorship of each event.
Dorna took another shot at persuading BMW shortly after Suzuki pulled out at the end of 2022. Reportedly, BMW were offered Suzuki's entire MotoGP program (bikes, trucks, equipment) for free, if they agreed to enter MotoGP. BMW declined again.
Dropping a hint?
Rumors of a BMW entry into MotoGP persist. Speculation was reignited on the basis of comments by new BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch in an interview with preeminent German magazine Motorrad. In a long interview about the current state of the Bavarian manufacturer, and the importance of the new flagship R1300GS launched earlier this year, Flasch was asked about MotoGP.
David Emmett Wed, 07/Aug/2024 - 22:48
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Fabio Di Giannantonio Confirmed With Factory Bike At VR46 Through 2026
Fabio Di Giannantonio Confirmed With Factory Bike At VR46 Through 2026
It was an open secret, and an obvious move for both parties concerned, but Fabio Di Giannantonio has signed a two-year deal to ride with the VR46 team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. As part of the VR46 team becoming the official Ducati partner team, taking over from Pramac, Di Giannantonio's contract is directly with Ducati Corse, rather than the team.
That contract also means that Di Giannantonio will be riding a factory-spec GP25 for next year. The Italian has been telling the media since Mugello that he wanted a factory contract and a factory bike, and this deal achieves that objective.
David Emmett Wed, 07/Aug/2024 - 11:13
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Ducati signs Di Giannantonio for 2025 VR46 MotoGP ride, gets factory bike
Fabio Di Giannantonio has agreed a contract directly with Ducati to race for the VR46 team in MotoGP next year.As revealed by Autosport last month, Di Giannantonio has signed a two-year deal that will see him continue at Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP squad until the end of the current regulations in 2026.He will be one of the only three riders on the 2025 grid to compete with the factory-spec GP25 on ...Keep reading
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Vinales: Aprilia's situation getting "worse and worse" in MotoGP
Maverick Vinales says Aprilia’s situation in MotoGP is getting “worse and worse” with every round after a disastrous showing in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.Struggling with heavy degradation on his RS-GP's medium tyres, Americas GP winner Vinales slid from eighth on the grid to a measly 13th place, his worst result of the 2024 season.His team-mate Aleix Espargaro dropped from pole ...Keep reading
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Ben Hunt: MotoGP's 75th anniversary was a hit - but F1 could do even better
Who doesn't like a bit of nostalgia when it comes to motorsport? Be it a driver or rider from the past, or indeed a special livery that has a fondness in our hearts from a bygone era.MotoGP's 75th celebration embraced the celebration of the past with each team picking a one-off livery to commentate the landmark.Working with Dorna, each team started on its designs in April to feature a stunning ...Keep reading
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How Ducati's present and future has been muddied by Marquez MotoGP signing
Sunday's British Grand Prix gave Ducati plenty of reasons to rejoice as Enea Bastianini led an incredible 1-2-3-4-5 result for the Italian manufacturer. All its eight bikes finished inside the top 10 for only the second time in history, with the highest-non-Desmosedici rider ending up almost 10 seconds off the pace.But while there was a mood of celebration inside the Ducati camp, its bosses would ...Keep reading
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Silverstone MotoGP Sunday Subscriber Notes: Taking MotoGP To A Higher Level
Silverstone MotoGP Sunday Subscriber Notes: Taking MotoGP To A Higher Level
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At the event Dorna had chosen to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the FIM Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing World Championship (that's MotoGP to you), MotoGP put on a show. Leaving aside the arithmetical arguments (2024 is the 76th season, but Silverstone was the 75th British Grand Prix, so debate naturally subsided), the event was a proper celebration of the sport.
There was a nod to history - Les Graham's AJS Porcupine, the bike which one the first ever GP world championship back in 1949, took pride of place on the grid. And the bikes were all decked out in retro liveries, paying homage to the past of the manufacturers, teams, and riders in the sport. Some going back further than others, perhaps, but that, too, is a reflection of the sport.
We were all loving the liveries until the start of the race. All of a sudden, we were cruelly reminded of just how much we rely on our visual memories when trying to figure out who is who. So when Brad Binder had a problem with a badly slipping clutch off at the start, holding his hand up to warn those behind him, we were suddenly cast into confusion.
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2024 Moto2 Championship Standings After Round 10, Silverstone, Great Britain
2024 Moto2 Championship Standings After Round 10, Silverstone, Great Britain
Moto2 standings after Silverstone:
Zara Daniela Sun, 04/Aug/2024 - 14:50
Round Number
10
Year
2024
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