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2024 Sepang Moto3 P1 Result: Alonso Leads Fernandez
2024 Sepang Moto3 P1 Result: Alonso Leads Fernandez
Results:
David Emmett Fri, 01/Nov/2024 - 07:20
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2024 Sepang Moto2 FP Result: Dixon Leads Ogura
2024 Sepang Moto2 FP Result: Dixon Leads Ogura
Results:
David Emmett Fri, 01/Nov/2024 - 07:09
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Valencia remains first choice to close MotoGP season despite floods
MotoGP organisers remain keen on staging the 2024 season finale at Valencia but the date of the race could be pushed back, Autosport understands.Most of the paddock in Sepang at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix is waiting to see how the rescue effort in Valencia evolves after the devastating flooding that had already left at least 158 dead by Friday morning, with a large number of people ...Keep reading
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Sepang MotoGP Thursday Round Up: The Convoluted Logistics Of The Tragedy In Valencia
Sepang MotoGP Thursday Round Up: The Convoluted Logistics Of The Tragedy In Valencia
Normally at this point you would be reading a preview of the upcoming weekend's MotoGP round, an analysis of the track, a look at the strengths and weaknesses of key riders at the circuit, and what to watch out for. But the events in the east of Spain have cast a pall over this weekend, putting into perspective that as entertaining as MotoGP is, it is entirely trivial in the grand scheme of things.
All eyes are on Valencia in the MotoGP paddock. As the death toll from the severe storm that lashed the region west of the city continues to rise - the current figure stands at 155 in the region, plus 3 more in other parts of Spain - minds in the paddock are more on Spain than in Sepang.
Not just because MotoGP is due to hold a race at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste in one of the parts severely affected by the storm. But also because there is a sizable contingent in the paddock who have either direct or indirect links with the Valencia region. Some live there, but a lot have friends and family there.
A matter of respect
David Emmett Thu, 31/Oct/2024 - 23:19
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Cormac Shoots Phillip Island: MotoGP Bikes At The End Of The World
Cormac Shoots Phillip Island: MotoGP Bikes At The End Of The World
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Phillip Island, Finis Terrae
David Emmett Wed, 23/Oct/2024 - 07:30
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Honda set for Castrol MotoGP partnership after Repsol split
The Honda MotoGP factory team is finalising a deal with Castrol to replace Repsol from the 2025 season, Autosport has learned.Although it was an open secret for months, Repsol executives formally informed Honda of its intention not to extend the sponsorship deal – which expires at the end of this season – on the Sunday of this year's San Marino Grand Prix.With a brief statement sent just ...Keep reading
MotoGP news - Autosport
Seven things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix weekend had it all. There was the usual wild Phillip Island weather, which led to a cancelled session on Friday but at least didn’t interfere with the schedule as it had in 2023.Marc Marquez overcame yet another self-inflicted drama – this time a tear-off getting stuck beneath his tyre at the start – to win what has to rank as the most satisfying grand prix of his ...Keep reading
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Motomutterers Standings post Phillip Island
Motomutterers Standings post Phillip Island
1. Elisabeth Rightwrist - 2041 J.Mar - 424 F.Bag - 404 M.Mar - 345 E.Bas - 331 B.Bin - 192 M.Mar - 345 2. Tony G - 2041 J.Mar - 424 F.Bag - 404 E.Bas - 331 M.Mar - 345 B.Bin - 192 M.Mar - 345 3. Whooligan - 2041 M.Mar - 345 F.Bag - 404 J.Mar - 424 E.Bas - 331 B.Bin - 192 M.Mar - 345
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Zarco feels Honda back in the "same category" as others in MotoGP
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco says he feels like his bike belongs in MotoGP once again after his run to 12th place in the Australian Grand Prix.While the result itself was only a minor success for the struggling Japanese marque, what encouraged the Frenchman was the race pace and the time gap to Francesco Bagnaia on the last step of the podium.“It was impressive pace,” enthused Zarco. “I ...Keep reading
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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 446: Toprak Razgatlioglu Heads Towards The History Books
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 446: Toprak Razgatlioglu Heads Towards The History Books
After the closest finish in WorldSBK history, just 0.003s, the title fight between Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega will go to the final round of the year. With 46 points seperating the duo Toprak needs to finish in third position on Saturday to clinch his second title.
The Turkish rider held a media debrief at the Jerez Circuit today and as ever Steve, Gordo and Ivo were on had to dissect the news. Toprak is relaxed and ready to win and you can hear what he had to say on today's pod. We are also joined by Kawasaki's Alex Lowes as he walks through the media centre. The Phillip Island racer talks about his highlights of the season.
David Emmett Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 13:01
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Bagnaia "can be stronger" in Thailand and Malaysia after losing ground to Martin
Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia is optimistic of regaining the points lost to Jorge Martin in Australia as MotoGP heads to two of his favourite tracks for its next rounds.Bagnaia’s deficit to Pramac Ducati’s Martin doubled from 10 to 20 points over the weekend at Phillip Island, where he finished fourth in the sprint and third in the grand prix, while Martin took a win and a second ...Keep reading
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2024 Jerez World Superbike Superpole Race Result: Last Qualifying Race Of The Year
2024 Jerez World Superbike Superpole Race Result: Last Qualifying Race Of The Year
The last day of racing this season opens with the Superpole race to determine the grid position for the last race. Everyone faces a 20ºC morning on the SCQ tyre, apart from Iker Lecuona.
Jared Earle Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 09:21
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2024 MotoGP Championship Standings After Round 17, Phillip Island, Australia
2024 MotoGP Championship Standings After Round 17, Phillip Island, Australia
MotoGP standings after Phillip Island:
Zara Daniela Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 04:28
Round Number
17
Year
2024
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2024 Moto2 Championship Standings After Round 17, Phillip Island, Australia
2024 Moto2 Championship Standings After Round 17, Phillip Island, Australia
Moto2 standings after Phillip Island:
Zara Daniela Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 02:30
Round Number
17
Year
2024
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Bezzecchi hit with Australian GP long lap penalty for Vinales crash
Marco Bezzecchi has been declared fit to race in the Australian Grand Prix, but also issued with a long lap penalty following his high-speed MotoGP crash with Maverick Vinales in Saturday’s sprint.The VR46 Ducati rider was taken to hospital for additional checks following the late-race incident at Doohan, for which Vinales laid the blame squarely at the Italian’s door.The 25-year-old was ...Keep reading
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2024 Sepang MotoGP FP1 Result: Bagnaia Leads, Iannone Surprises
2024 Sepang MotoGP FP1 Result: Bagnaia Leads, Iannone Surprises
Pecco Bagnaia topped the morning session of practice for the MotoGP class. The factory Ducati rider was nearly three quarters of a second faster than Maverick Viñales, who was in turn three tenths quicker than Marco Bezzecchi. Andrea Iannone made a sensational return, setting the ninth quickest time, 1.8 seconds behind Bagnaia.
David Emmett Fri, 01/Nov/2024 - 07:11
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2024 Sepang Moto3 FP Result: Piqueras Quickest In The Wet
2024 Sepang Moto3 FP Result: Piqueras Quickest In The Wet
Results:
David Emmett Fri, 01/Nov/2024 - 07:07
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MotoGP news - Autosport
MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bagnaia sets early pace with FP1 scorcher
Francesco Bagnaia made an early statement in his bid to beat world championship leader Jorge Martin by setting the fastest lap time in Friday’s Free Practice 1 for the Malaysian Grand Prix.In contrast to Pramac Ducati’s Martin, factory Ducati rider Bagnaia chose to run a soft front at the end of the session, a move that powered him to a time fully 1.647s better than Martin’s.Maverick Vinales ...Keep reading
MotoGP news - Autosport
How Martin is 'playing' Bagnaia in MotoGP championship run-in
Francesco Bagnaia's face in the post-race press conference at Phillip Island on Sunday, after finishing third in MotoGP's Australian Grand Prix, was the best imaginable projection of the 10 seconds that separated him from the victorious Marc Marquez and runner-up Jorge Martin.Reigning two-time champion Bagnaia's gesture was one of concern, a logical reaction considering that Marquez created that ...Keep reading
MotoGP news - Autosport
Trackhouse took all aero off Fernandez's MotoGP bike in Australian GP
Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez competed in the Australian Grand Prix without an aerodynamic package on his Aprilia MotoGP bike and felt like he was "flying".Due to the disruptive influence of the powerful winds at the seaside track, the Phillip Island circuit is the only one on the MotoGP calendar at which riders are allowed to run without aero.Fernandez and Aprilia’s satellite Trackhouse team ...Keep reading
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Phillip Island MotoGP Sunday Subscriber Notes: It Takes More Than One Race To Win A Championship
Phillip Island MotoGP Sunday Subscriber Notes: It Takes More Than One Race To Win A Championship
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Intellectually, we all understand that championships are won over an entire season. But nobody watches MotoGP, or any form of sports intellectually. The passion for sports is a deep-seated emotion that goes back to the dawn of human history. So when we get to the end of a championship, fans tend to look back and try to pinpoint a single event that decided the championship. Usually, that's the most recent and shocking or surprising event that fans can remember.
Take 2006. Ask a long-time MotoGP fan what cost Valentino Rossi the title and they will tell you it was the 5 points Rossi lost to Toni Elias when Elias beat him at Estoril at the penultimate round. But this glosses over the fact that Elias had knocked Rossi into the gravel at the opening round in Jerez, that Rossi had suffered massive tire problems in China, had mechanicals at Le Mans and Laguna Seca, and struggled with chatter in the first half of the season after being distracted by the possibility of a switch to F1. And there was the crash at Valencia. Nicky Hayden won the 2006 MotoGP title simply by being more consistent than Rossi over the full 17 rounds.
David Emmett Mon, 21/Oct/2024 - 21:43
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Bezzecchi critical of Vinales response to Phillip Island sprint crash
Marco Bezzecchi says he was unimpressed by Maverick Vinales showing him the middle finger as he lay motionless on the ground after the pair collided at high speed in Saturday's sprint race at the Australian Grand Prix.After being taken for additional medical checks in Melbourne on Saturday evening, during which time Vinales made his frustration towards the VR46 Ducati rider clear in the media ...Keep reading
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2024 Jerez World Supersport Race Two Result: A Farewell To The R6
2024 Jerez World Supersport Race Two Result: A Farewell To The R6
The last race of the year for World Supersport had Federico Caricasulo and Can Oncu starting a the front after recording fast laps yesterday.
Jared Earle Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 14:17
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2024 Jerez World Superbike Race Two Result: Red Flag Ends Race
2024 Jerez World Superbike Race Two Result: Red Flag Ends Race
In the last race of the season, Xavi Vierge has a long lap penalty to serve for his crash that injured Iker Lecuona in the Superpole race. 24ºC weather saw out the summer of racing with a weekend attendance of 41,735.
Jared Earle Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 12:41
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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 447: The Wonder From Down Under
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 447: The Wonder From Down Under
The Motegi malaise was blown into the Bass Strait by the whirlwind at Phillip Island. The Island always delivers, and this race was no exception, with a botched start converted into a hard fought victory, and lap and race records smashed. Adam, David, and Neil go over the big talking points from the Australian GP, with Neil forced to leave early to make the mad dash to Melbourne.
Was the race with getting up at 5am for? How did Marc Marquez come through the pack? Will an additional 10 points be enough to carry Jorge Martin to the title in Valencia? And why, for the love of all this holy, is MotoGP at Phillip Island in October rather than February?
David Emmett Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 13:09
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Marquez: "Big insect" to blame for startline tear-off incident
Australian Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has explained a large insect on his visor was the cause of his slow getaway at the start of the Phillip Island MotoGP race.The Gresini Ducati rider was forced to fight his way up the field from 13th in the first corner after a tear-off he had removed on the grid got caught beneath his rear tyre.After hauling in and passing Pramac Ducati's Jorge Martin to ...Keep reading
MotoGP news - Autosport
MotoGP Australian GP: Marquez outduels Martin to win nail-biter
Gresini Ducati’s Marc Marquez battled back from yet another disastrous start to claim a stunning victory over Jorge Martin at the Australian Grand Prix.Francesco Bagnaia was third for the factory Ducati team, unable to keep the Spanish duo in sight as they traded the lead over the final four laps at Phillip Island.The result means Pramac Ducati’s Martin stretches his championship points lead ...Keep reading
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2024 Phillip Island MotoGP Race Result: Another Comeback Challenge Completed
2024 Phillip Island MotoGP Race Result: Another Comeback Challenge Completed
Results and summary of the MotoGP race at Phillip Island:
Zara Daniela Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 04:27
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2024 Phillip Island Moto2 Race Result: Last Lap Thriller
2024 Phillip Island Moto2 Race Result: Last Lap Thriller
Results and summary of the Moto2 race at Phillip Island:
Zara Daniela Sun, 20/Oct/2024 - 02:29
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MotoGP news - Autosport
Acosta out of Australian MotoGP with shoulder injury
Pedro Acosta will miss Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix thanks to left shoulder trauma resulting from his crash in Saturday’s MotoGP sprint race.The Tech3 KTM rookie dislocated his shoulder when he fell on lap 11 of 13 at Phillip Island. Although nothing was broken, the 20-year-old was declared unfit following further medical checks on Sunday morning.Despite some flashes of pace for the rider ...Keep reading
