Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia claim maiden MotoGP win in Argentina
2 years, 8 months ago

Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia claim maiden MotoGP win in Argentina

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Aleix Espargaro claimed his maiden MotoGP win at the Argentine Grand Prix on Sunday to move to the top of the championship after an intense ride which also gave Aprilia its first ever victory in the MotoGP era. Pole sitter Espargaro, competing in his 200th MotoGP race, was overtaken before the first turn after Pramac's Jorge Martin had a perfect launch off the line as both riders managed to get away and built a two-second gap on the rest of the field. The two traded places repeatedly at the front but Espargaro finally reclaimed the lead when he made an overtaking move stick with five laps to go while the battle also allowed Suzuki's Alex Rins to cut the deficit to less than a second. Honda, competing without Marc Marquez this weekend, was left frustrated when his replacement rider Stefan Bradl finished 19th while Pol Espargaro made an error on turn two and crashed out of the race.

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Solidarity Grand Prix: Jorge Martin becomes MotoGP 2024 World Champion
1 month ago

Solidarity Grand Prix: Jorge Martin becomes MotoGP 2024 World Champion

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Prima Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin was crowned the 2024 MotoGP world champion after he finished third at Sunday’s season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix, which was won by his title rival Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati. 🏆💯#MART1NATOR🦾 pic.twitter.com/GFcOjA1B0i — MotoGP™🏁 November 17, 2024 Bagnaia and Martin made superb starts off the line and the title rivals went into turn one first and second. …

MotoGP 2024: Aleix Espargaro smashes lap record to take pole at Catalunya
6 months, 4 weeks ago

MotoGP 2024: Aleix Espargaro smashes lap record to take pole at Catalunya

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Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro smashed the lap record in the final moments of the second qualifying session to take pole position at his home Catalunya Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday. Espargaro, who announced this week that he will retire at the end of the 2024 season, set a time of 1:38.190 on his last lap of …

Australian MotoGP: Martin scorches to new lap record and pole
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian MotoGP: Martin scorches to new lap record and pole

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Spain’s Jorge Martin will start on pole for the Australian MotoGP after blasting to a new lap record in qualifying on Saturday, with world championship rival Francesco Bagnaia third on the grid. READ | US Grand Prix: Leclerc on pole in Austin as Verstappen has lap deleted Only 18 points separate Ducati’s Bagnaia and Martin after the Italian snatched back …

Espargaro clocks record Indonesia MotoGP lap, Bagnaia struggles
1 year, 2 months ago

Espargaro clocks record Indonesia MotoGP lap, Bagnaia struggles

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Aleix Espargaro produced a late flash of brilliance to set a lap record for the Indonesia MotoGP at Friday’s crash-marred second practice, in which championship leader Francesco Bagnaia finished outside the top 10. Marco Bezzecchi, third in the standings, crashed in the first session but still finished fifth, 0.741sec behind Martin. Top 10 times from the first practice session at …

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Bezzecchi takes pole to continue VR46’s domination
1 year, 3 months ago

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Bezzecchi takes pole to continue VR46’s domination

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Marco Bezzecchi extended the impressive weekend for the VR46 Racing Team by securing pole at the inaugural MotoGP Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit here on Saturday. RELATED | Race distance shortened after drivers complain about heat Reigning Champion and championship leader Francesco Bagnaia finished third with a lap of 1:44.203, securing a spot on the front row, …

MotoGP: Jorge Martin smashes lap record to claim San Marino pole
1 year, 3 months ago

MotoGP: Jorge Martin smashes lap record to claim San Marino pole

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Jorge Martin will start the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP in pole position after smashing the lap record at Misano Adriatico in Saturday’s qualifying. “I took a lot of risks to make that pole position, I am so proud of my team, of myself to be back in that position.” The 25-year-old bested Bezzecchi’s time twice over the course …

MotoGP: Espargaro leads Aprilia one-two in Catalunya Grand Prix
1 year, 3 months ago

MotoGP: Espargaro leads Aprilia one-two in Catalunya Grand Prix

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Aleix Espargaro claimed victory ahead of Aprilia team mate Maverick Vinales at the Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, as championship leader Francesco Bagnaia crashed on the opening lap while leading from pole position. Sprint-winner Espargaro was second for much of the race, but the Spaniard took advantage of Vinales’ worn out front tyre to surge into the lead with four …

MotoGP: Espargaro wins Catalunya GP Sprint race
1 year, 3 months ago

MotoGP: Espargaro wins Catalunya GP Sprint race

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Aleix Espargaro won the Catalunya MotoGP sprint race at Montmelo on Saturday. World champion Francesco Bagnaia took second to extend his lead in the riders’ standings with Maverick Vinales completing the podium. As Espargaro’s brother Pol crashed out, the leading pair began to pull clear of the chasing pack headed by Vinales. Espargaro, born a few kilometres from the Barcelona …

MotoGP: Bagnaia breaks lap record to claim Catalunya GP pole
1 year, 3 months ago

MotoGP: Bagnaia breaks lap record to claim Catalunya GP pole

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Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia set a new lap record to claim his sixth pole position of the season for Ducati at the Catalunya Grand Prix in Barcelona on Saturday, with three Aprilia riders finishing behind the Italian. Bagnaia, who leads Jorge Martin by 62 points in the overall standings, finished top with a time of one minute 38.639 seconds at …

Slick Espargaro grabs MotoGP pole in rainy Jerez
1 year, 7 months ago

Slick Espargaro grabs MotoGP pole in rainy Jerez

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Spaniard Aleix Espargaro dodged the showers on Saturday to grab pole position in the Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix at Jerez. “Crazy morning,” said Espargaro.”I felt good from yesterday, so we decided to try another dynamic package, and unfortunately, I had a small crash.” As one of the 10 fastest from practice, Espargaro was able to sit out the opening qualifying …

Moto GP: Alex Marquez claims debut pole in Argentina Grand Prix
1 year, 8 months ago

Moto GP: Alex Marquez claims debut pole in Argentina Grand Prix

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Alex Marquez overcame a crash and fire on his Gresini Ducati machine in the first qualifying session to take his maiden pole position in MotoGP at the Argentina Grand Prix on Saturday, on a damp track where his tyre gamble paid off. But as the track began to dry up, several riders switched to slick tyres and Marquez -- who …

Aprilia’s Espargaro undergoes surgery, expected to be fit for MotoGP opener
1 year, 9 months ago

Aprilia’s Espargaro undergoes surgery, expected to be fit for MotoGP opener

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Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro has undergone surgery on his right forearm less than two weeks before the 2023 season begins but his team said on Tuesday that the Spaniard would recover in time for the opening race in Portugal. Aleix Espargaro underwent a series of tests between yesterday and today at the Dexeus University Clinic in Barcelona,” the team said. …

MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Wins at San Marino for Fourth Straight Triumph
2 years, 3 months ago

MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Wins at San Marino for Fourth Straight Triumph

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Italy’s Francesco Bagnaia won the San Marino MotoGP on Sunday to claim his fourth straight premier class triumph and close in on championship leader Fabio Quartararo. Ducati rider Bagnaia pipped Enea Bastianini in a thrilling win at Misano Adriatico which moved him to within 30 points of reigning world champion Quartararo, who finished fifth. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | …

German MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Untouchable on His Way to Pole
2 years, 6 months ago

German MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Untouchable on His Way to Pole

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The Ducati Team’s Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia carried his superb form from MotoGP free practice into qualifying for the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland as he secured pole position. Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo has given himself a good chance of extending his World Championship lead by claiming second on the starting grid for Sunday’s race in Germany, and he will …

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Eyes Succeeding Marc Marquez as King of the Sachsenring
2 years, 6 months ago

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Eyes Succeeding Marc Marquez as King of the Sachsenring

News 18  

World champion Fabio Quartararo has a chance to become the first winner of the German MotoGP apart from Marc Marquez since 2013 in Sunday’s race at the Sachsenring. Quartararo, 23, has a 22-point advantage in the world championship over second place Aleix Espargaro after the Frenchman clinched his second victory of the season two weeks ago at the Catalonia MotoGP. …

Espargaro breaks lap record twice to claim Catalunya GP pole
2 years, 6 months ago

Espargaro breaks lap record twice to claim Catalunya GP pole

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Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro broke the lap record twice in hot conditions to claim his second pole of the season at the Catalunya Grand Prix in Barcelona on Saturday. At his home race, Espargaro had set the pace in practice and the Spaniard carried his form into the second qualifying session where he finished top with a time of one minute …

Target Acquired: Fabio Quartararo Singled Out as The Man to Beat at Grand Prix of Spain
2 years, 7 months ago

Target Acquired: Fabio Quartararo Singled Out as The Man to Beat at Grand Prix of Spain

News 18  

There’s one man on everybody’s lips at the Red Bull Grand Prix of Spain: Fabio Quartararo. Fresh from a first MotoGP win of the season in spectacular fashion, Monster Energy Yamaha’s reigning World Champion arrives at a circuit he’s dominated at in the past two years. Of course, to fight for the victory after the tough start to the season …

Quartararo sweeps to victory in Portugal MotoGP
2 years, 7 months ago

Quartararo sweeps to victory in Portugal MotoGP

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Reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo roared to his first win of the season in a drama-filled Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday while Johann Zarco, who began in pole position, survived a late onslaught from Aleix Espargaro to come second. France's Quartararo leaped from fifth to third on the opening lap before overtaking early race leader Joan Mir on the fourth …

Zarco snatches Portuguese MotoGP pole in crash-hit qualifying
2 years, 8 months ago

Zarco snatches Portuguese MotoGP pole in crash-hit qualifying

The Hindu  

Frenchman Johann Zarco will start Sunday's Portuguese MotoGP in pole position on his Ducati Pramac after topping a crash-laden qualifying ahead of Spanish rider Joan Mir. "I didn't expect such a good lap," said Zarco, who made the most of a drying track as the sun came out following rain-soaked practice sessions. - Unlucky Marquez - Six-time world champion Marc …

Argentina MotoGP: Tearful Aleix Espargaro wins first race on 200th attempt
2 years, 8 months ago

Argentina MotoGP: Tearful Aleix Espargaro wins first race on 200th attempt

Firstpost  

The 32-year-old also gave Aprilia a maiden triumph in the sport’s premier class while he took over the lead of the world championship after three rounds. Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina: Spain’s Aleix Espargaro won his first MotoGP race at the 200th attempt in Argentina on Sunday and tearfully admitted: “It’s really special”. “Six years ago, nobody believed in Aprilia.” …

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Claims Victory in a Breathless Doha Dogfight
3 years, 8 months ago

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Claims Victory in a Breathless Doha Dogfight

News 18  

We witnessed the closest top 15 finish in history at the Tissot Grand Prix of Doha as the MotoGP gladiators treated us to an unbelievable dogfight under the desert lights. Both Suzukis got away very well too, as did third place Aleix Espargaro but it wasn’t a good start for the factory Ducati Lenovo Team riders or Quartararo. Quartararo was …

MotoGP 2020: Portuguese Miguel Oliveira grabs maiden pole position in home race
4 years, 1 month ago

MotoGP 2020: Portuguese Miguel Oliveira grabs maiden pole position in home race

Firstpost  

Sunday’s race, held in front of empty stands due to the pandemic, provides Morbidelli with a chance to clinch second place in the world championship behind Mir. Portimao: Miguel Oliveira will start his home Portuguese Grand Prix from the front of the grid after emerging quickest in qualifying on Saturday to claim his maiden MotoGP pole. Joan Mir’s hopes of …

MotoGP: Pol Espargaro Produces Wet Weather Wonders for European Grand Prix Pole
4 years, 1 month ago

MotoGP: Pol Espargaro Produces Wet Weather Wonders for European Grand Prix Pole

News 18  

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pol Espargaro picked up a phenomenal second pole position of 2020 after mastering the wet conditions in Q2 at the Gran Premio de Europa, the Spaniard slammed in a late 1:40.434 to beat second place Alex Rins by a slim 0.041 seconds. Despite a late crash, Takaaki Nakagami claimed the final front row grid slot …

Teruel MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli wins after Takaaki Nakagami crash; Joan Mir stays in championship lead
4 years, 1 month ago

Teruel MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli wins after Takaaki Nakagami crash; Joan Mir stays in championship lead

Firstpost  

Morbidelli crossed the finish line more than two seconds ahead of Álex Rins, with Joan Mir coming in third place after starting 12th. Alcaniz: Franco Morbidelli won the Teruel MotoGP for his second win of the season after pole-sitter Takaaki Nakagami crashed on the first lap on Sunday. Today a podium is like a victory for me.” Nakagami, the 28-year-old …

Miguel Oliveira Gets First MotoGP Win at Styrian Grand Prix in Exhilarating Race
4 years, 4 months ago

Miguel Oliveira Gets First MotoGP Win at Styrian Grand Prix in Exhilarating Race

News 18  

In a dramatic red-flagged BMW M Grand Prix of Styria, Miguel Oliveira got the better of Jack Miller and Pol Espargaro at the famous final corner, on the final lap, to win his first MotoGP race in the 900th premier class contest. Lap 5 saw Mir lead the race and the Suzuki man, Miller and Nakagami saw themselves half a …

Miguel Oliveira snatches win at Styrian GP as Vinales crashes out
4 years, 4 months ago

Miguel Oliveira snatches win at Styrian GP as Vinales crashes out

The Hindu  

KTM Tech3's Miguel Oliveira became the first Portuguese rider to claim a MotoGP victory in the Styrian Grand Prix on Sunday in a race that was restarted after a horror crash involving Championship contender Maverick Vinales produced a red flag. Oliveira edged Pramac Ducati's Jack Miller and pole-sitter Pol Espargaro of KTM in a three-way battle on the final lap, …

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