MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Bezzecchi reigns with a perfect race; Pramac’s Martin, Yamaha’s Quartararo complete podium
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Bezzecchi reigns with a perfect race; Pramac’s Martin, Yamaha’s Quartararo complete podium

The Hindu  

He came, he saw, he conquered. On Sunday, the Italian rider produced the perfect race, winning the inaugural Indian Grand Prix MotoGP race at a canter at the Buddh International Circuit. Biggest loser The big loser on the day, though, was championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, who crashed from second place on lap 13 of the 21-lap race, gifting 20 points to his rivals Martin and Bezzechhi. However, the VR46 Racing rider fought back immediately, getting Martin before taking the lead from Bagnaia on the start-finish straight at the start of the second lap. After running second in the early part of the race, Martin started struggling, allowing Bagnaia to get back at him with a beautiful pass around the parabola section of the track.

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MotoGP champion Jorge Martin hopes to return from injury in Qatar
1 week ago

MotoGP champion Jorge Martin hopes to return from injury in Qatar

The Hindu  

Defending MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin, who suffered two pre-season crashes, said he hopes to be back for the fourth round of this year’s championship. “I expect to be in Qatar, but only if it doesn’t pose any risks,” the Aprilia rider told Italian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport published on Thursday. In an update on social media late on …

Argentina Grand Prix: Marc Marquez wins ahead of brother Alex to stay undefeated
1 week, 3 days ago

Argentina Grand Prix: Marc Marquez wins ahead of brother Alex to stay undefeated

The Hindu  

Ducati’s red-hot Marc Marquez won the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday after trailing his brother Alex of Gresini Racing for much of the race as the pair finished in the top two yet again, while VR46 Racing’s Franco Morbidelli was third. Victory also saw Marc record his 90th win across all classes to equal the late great Angel Nieto and …

MotoGP: Marc Marquez stays perfect to win Argentina GP sprint ahead of brother Alex
1 week, 4 days ago

MotoGP: Marc Marquez stays perfect to win Argentina GP sprint ahead of brother Alex

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez beat his younger brother Alex in Saturday’s sprint at the Argentina Grand Prix to extend his lead in the MotoGP championship, and Francesco Bagnaia came in third as Ducati swept the podium. Marc had clinched his second straight pole of the season with a lap record earlier on Saturday, and the Spaniard led from start to finish, with …

MotoGP 2025: Alex Marquez comes out tops at Sepang pre-season test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MotoGP 2025: Alex Marquez comes out tops at Sepang pre-season test

The Hindu  

Alex Marquez emerged as the fastest rider at the MotoGP pre-season testing in Malaysia as the Spaniard topped the timesheets with one min 56.493sec, leading a slew of riders who dipped under the 1min 57sec mark. Friday marked the end of the pre-season test at the Sepang track and Marquez proved most consistent, finishing fastest on the final day to …

MotoGP world champion rushed to hospital after crashing TWICE
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MotoGP world champion rushed to hospital after crashing TWICE

Daily Mail  

MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been taken to hospital after he was involved in two crashes on the opening day of pre-season testing. Martin, 27, is the defending world champion after claiming the title with Pramac Ducati last year, and he has since moved to Aprilia ahead of the new season. Jorge Martin went flying over his handlebars and …

Martinator reigns supreme; ascends to 2024 MotoGP World Championship throne
4 months ago

Martinator reigns supreme; ascends to 2024 MotoGP World Championship throne

The Hindu  

At the final winners’ ceremony of the 2024 MotoGP season, two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia stood atop the podium — alongside Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin — after winning the Solidarity Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain. The Italian anthem echoed along the main straight as teams and spectators watched the top three riders one last time this year. But there …

Solidarity Grand Prix: Jorge Martin becomes MotoGP 2024 World Champion
4 months, 1 week ago

Solidarity Grand Prix: Jorge Martin becomes MotoGP 2024 World Champion

The Hindu  

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. …

Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona
4 months, 1 week ago

Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona

Al Jazeera  

Jorge Martin finishes third in the Solidarity Barcelona MotoGP to become first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era. Prima Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin has been crowned the 2024 MotoGP world champion after finishing third in the season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix, which was won by his title rival Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati. Enea Bastianini immediately began to hound Martin …

Bagnaia wins Solidarity GP sprint to stay in hunt for third MotoGP title
4 months, 1 week ago

Bagnaia wins Solidarity GP sprint to stay in hunt for third MotoGP title

The Hindu  

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia extended the MotoGP title race into the final day of the season when the reigning champion won the sprint at the Solidarity Grand Prix on Saturday while championship leader Jorge Martin finished third. Martin held a 24-point lead going into the final grand prix, but his advantage was cut to 19 points ahead of Sunday’s race, where …

Jorge Martin: Swashbuckling bike racer poised to make history in MotoGP season finale
4 months, 1 week ago

Jorge Martin: Swashbuckling bike racer poised to make history in MotoGP season finale

CNN  

CNN — With movie star looks, a penchant for the high life, and a daring racing style that leaves fans gasping at his audacity, Jorge Martin is something of a throwback to swashbuckling motorcycle racers of a bygone era. “When I arrived in MotoGP in 2021, I started too good, let’s say,” Martin tells CNN, smiling. These guys, I can …

MotoGP 2024: Francesco Bagnaia says he will be happy for Jorge Martin if he takes his MotoGP crown
4 months, 1 week ago

MotoGP 2024: Francesco Bagnaia says he will be happy for Jorge Martin if he takes his MotoGP crown

The Hindu  

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has the odds stacked against him in the championship going into the final race of the season in Barcelona but said on Thursday he would not hold it against title rival Jorge Martin if the Spaniard wins. Ducati’s Bagnaia, who won the riders championship in the past two seasons, sits 24 points behind Pramac Racing’s …

Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead
6 months ago

Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead

Al Jazeera  

Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship standings thanks Francesco Bagnaia crashing out. Italian Enea Bastianini won his home Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a final lap showdown with Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin to give Ducati a 100th MotoGP victory while reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed out while in third place. 👏#EmiliaRomagnaGP 🏁 | #MotoGP pic.twitter.com/Y8iNE1YhrE — MotoGP™🏁 September 22, …

Austrian MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Zooms to Win on Raceday, Jumps Further Ahead in Standings
7 months, 1 week ago

Austrian MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Zooms to Win on Raceday, Jumps Further Ahead in Standings

News 18  

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia won a third successive Austrian MotoGP to complete a dream sprint-race weekend double and take the outright lead in the world championship on Sunday. Martin had no complaints unlike 24 hours ago when a long lap penalty severely compromised his chances of denying Bagnaia the top of the podium with the gap between them less …

German MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia wins, takes over riders’ championship lead
8 months, 2 weeks ago

German MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia wins, takes over riders’ championship lead

Al Jazeera  

The double world champion wins the German MotoGP after Jorge Martin crashes from the lead with two laps remaining. Francesco Bagnaia has capitalised on Jorge Martin’s late motorcycle crash to win the German MotoGP and take control of the world championship. It’s the first time I win here in Sachensring.” Marc Marquez is an eight-time winner on this circuit, but …

German MotoGP: Jorge Martin sets lap record to secure pole position
8 months, 3 weeks ago

German MotoGP: Jorge Martin sets lap record to secure pole position

The Hindu  

Spain’s series leader Jorge Martin secured pole for both the German MotoGP sprint later on Saturday and the race proper which he hopes will be the launchpad for him to ease the pressure being put on him by Francesco Bagnaia. Martin has seemed powerless to stop two-time defending champion Bagnaia from eating into his once sizeable championship lead as the …

Bagnaia wins Dutch MotoGP, narrows championship gap to rival Martin
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bagnaia wins Dutch MotoGP, narrows championship gap to rival Martin

Al Jazeera  

The reigning double world champion led from start to finish at the Assen circuit to win the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix. Francesco Bagnaia claimed his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin to narrow the gap to 10 points in his quest for a third straight world title. Polesitter Bagnaia led from the start to ride a …

French MotoGP: Jorge Martin extends championship lead with a thrilling win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

French MotoGP: Jorge Martin extends championship lead with a thrilling win

The Hindu  

Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship with a thrilling victory in the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday. The Spaniard, who won Saturday’s sprint, battled the entire race with rival Francesco Bagnaia before Marc Marquez arrived late to steal second place. “Making one, one here in Le Mans I think was the best and perfect weekend.” Martin, …

Qatar MotoGP: Spaniard Jorge Martin Claims Pole at Season Opening Sprint, Aleix Espargaro at P2
1 year ago

Qatar MotoGP: Spaniard Jorge Martin Claims Pole at Season Opening Sprint, Aleix Espargaro at P2

News 18  

Spaniard Jorge Martin set a lap record on his way to pole position for the season-opening Qatar MotoGP sprint race on Saturday with world champion Francesco Bagnaia starting on the second row. Ducati-Pramac’s Martin, runner-up to Bagnaia in the world championship last season, clocked 1min 50.789sec on the Lusail track to finish ahead of compatriot Aleix Espargaro of Aprilia and …

Jorge Martin Tops MotoGP Sepang Day One as Francesco Bagnaia Suffers Early Crash
1 year, 1 month ago

Jorge Martin Tops MotoGP Sepang Day One as Francesco Bagnaia Suffers Early Crash

News 18  

Spaniard Jorge Martin topped the timesheets on the opening day of the MotoGP pre-season test at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia Tuesday to ensure a Ducati domination as world champion Francesco Bagnaia suffered an early crash. Last year’s championship runner-up then bettered that two hours into the session by clocking the fastest lap time of 1 min 57.951 sec. His …

Martin tops MotoGP Sepang day one as Bagnaia suffers early crash
1 year, 1 month ago

Martin tops MotoGP Sepang day one as Bagnaia suffers early crash

The Hindu  

Spaniard Jorge Martin topped the timesheets on the opening day of the MotoGP pre-season test at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia Tuesday to ensure a Ducati domination as world champion Francesco Bagnaia suffered an early crash. Riding a Prima Pramac machine, the 26-year-old Martin stamped his early dominance with a time of 1 min 58.904 sec on lap 15. Last …

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia retains MotoGP title with Valencia GP win
1 year, 3 months ago

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia retains MotoGP title with Valencia GP win

Hindustan Times  

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday to claim a second straight MotoGP world championship as closest contender Jorge Martin crashed out following a collision with Marc Marquez. Ducati Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix Pramac Racing's Martin, who was 14 points behind Bagnaia going into the …

MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Retains Title As Sole Contender Jorge Martin Crashes In Valencia
1 year, 4 months ago

MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia Retains Title As Sole Contender Jorge Martin Crashes In Valencia

News 18  

Italy’s Francesco Bagnaia enjoyed a dream day as he retained his MotoGP world title and crowned it with victory in the final race of the season in Valencia on Sunday. Bagnaia was leading at the time on his Ducati unaware that Martin had come to grief after his Ducati-Pramac clipped Marc Marquez’s Honda resulting in both riders coming to grief. …

Martin cries foul as MotoGP title race goes to the wire
1 year, 4 months ago

Martin cries foul as MotoGP title race goes to the wire

The Hindu  

Francesco Bagnaia goes into the final weekend of a thrilling Moto GP season in Valencia with the defence of his crown still in the balance though sole rival Jorge Martin appears to have given up hope, claiming “they stole it from me.” The ‘they’ Martin is referring to is tyre supplier Michelin who he claims cost him valuable points in …

Moto GP: Bagnaia beats Martin to snatch pole at Malaysian Grand Prix
1 year, 4 months ago

Moto GP: Bagnaia beats Martin to snatch pole at Malaysian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati seized pole position at the Malaysian Grand Prix by setting a lap record of 1:57:491 on Saturday, building pressure on Pramac Racing’s championship contender Jorge Martin. Bagnaia put on a brilliant final lap at the Sepang International Circuit to secure his first pole since the Catalan Grand Prix in September and beat last year’s …

Thailand MotoGP: Jorge Martin Claims Title to Cut Francesco Bagnaia's Championship Lead
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand MotoGP: Jorge Martin Claims Title to Cut Francesco Bagnaia's Championship Lead

News 18  

Spain’s Jorge Martin won a thrilling Thailand MotoGP race Sunday to close the gap on Francesco Bagnaia in the world championship race. Bagnaia, attempting to defend his world title, has seen his championship lead cut to 13 points by Martin, who also won Saturday’s sprint at the Buriram International circuit. Then a disastrous gamble on a soft rear tyre last …

Thailand MotoGP: Jorge Martin Wins Sprint Race at Chang International Circuit
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand MotoGP: Jorge Martin Wins Sprint Race at Chang International Circuit

News 18  

Spain’s Jorge Martin led from pole to chequered flag to win the Thailand MotoGP sprint race on Saturday and reduce the deficit behind championship leader Francesco Bagnaia to 18 points. Pramac-Ducati rider Martin took his fifth consecutive sprint victory, 0.933 seconds ahead of South Africa’s Brad Binder in second on a KTM, with Italian Luca Marini’s Ducati-VR46 third. “So we …

Thailand MotoGP: Martin on pole with new lap record; Title leader Bagnaia sixth
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand MotoGP: Martin on pole with new lap record; Title leader Bagnaia sixth

The Hindu  

Jorge Martin took the pole for the Thailand MotoGP after scorching to a new lap record on Saturday, with World Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia only sixth on the grid. Spain’s Martin, who was securing his fourth pole in the last six races, gave himself a golden opportunity to close the 27-point gap to Italy’s Bagnaia with four legs of the …

Australian MotoGP: Martin scorches to new lap record and pole
1 year, 5 months ago

Australian MotoGP: Martin scorches to new lap record and pole

The Hindu  

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 …

MotoGP Australia: Binder takes charge in FP2; Bagnaia misses top 10
1 year, 5 months ago

MotoGP Australia: Binder takes charge in FP2; Bagnaia misses top 10

The Hindu  

KTM rider Brad Binder produced a scorching late lap to stamp his mark on the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix with the fastest time in second practice Friday, as championship leader Francesco Bagnaia finished outside the top 10. “Most important is we’re through to Q2 tomorrow and we’ll see how we end up.” World title contender Martin was fourth fastest on …

Francesco Bagnaia Wins Indonesia MotoGP To Reclaim Top Spot As Jorge Martin Crashes Out
1 year, 5 months ago

Francesco Bagnaia Wins Indonesia MotoGP To Reclaim Top Spot As Jorge Martin Crashes Out

News 18  

Italy’s Francesco Bagnaia won the Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday with a spectacular ride that took him back to the top of the championship standings after rival Jorge Martin crashed out. Bagnaia made a mesmerising surge from 13th to the top spot after rising to the podium places within the first four laps, as he refused to let Pramac’s Martin punish …

Bagnaia wins Indonesia GP as Martin throws away championship lead
1 year, 5 months ago

Bagnaia wins Indonesia GP as Martin throws away championship lead

The Hindu  

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia battled heroically from 13th on the grid to win a thrilling Indonesia Grand Prix in Mandalika on Sunday, as he reclaimed the lead in the riders’ championship after Jorge Martin crashed out. Bagnaia crossed the line just ahead of Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales in second, while Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo, the 2021 world champion, finished third. Champion Bagnaia is …

Martin wins Indonesia MotoGP sprint, overtakes Bagnaia in title race
1 year, 5 months ago

Martin wins Indonesia MotoGP sprint, overtakes Bagnaia in title race

The Hindu  

Spaniard Jorge Martin won Saturday’s sprint race at the Indonesia MotoGP to overtake rival Francesco Bagnaia in the championship standings. Luca Marini, who had earlier claimed pole position in qualifying, took second, with Marco Bezzecchi completing the podium a week after surgery for a broken collarbone. The Ducati satellite team rider took his fourth straight sprint race victory to leave …

Indonesia MotoGP: Marini grabs pole in record time, Bagnaia suffers
1 year, 5 months ago

Indonesia MotoGP: Marini grabs pole in record time, Bagnaia suffers

The Hindu  

Luca Marini will start the Indonesia MotoGP in pole position after smashing the circuit lap record in Saturday’s qualifying, as championship leader Francesco Bagnaia failed to reach the second qualifying round for the first time this season. The Italian was followed 0.031 seconds later by Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales, and 0.154 seconds later by his Aprilia teammate Aleix Espargaro as the …

Bezzecchi crashes in Indonesia MotoGP practice week after surgery
1 year, 5 months ago

Bezzecchi crashes in Indonesia MotoGP practice week after surgery

The Hindu  

Marco Bezzecchi took part in the first Indonesian MotoGP practice session on Friday, only to crash at full speed just a week after undergoing surgery on a broken collarbone. The Italian, third in the rider standings and 54 points behind leader Francesco Bagnaia, landed in the Indonesian resort island of Lombok on Friday morning before medical checks gave him the …

Bagnaia expects intense fight with Martin for MotoGP lead in Indonesia
1 year, 5 months ago

Bagnaia expects intense fight with Martin for MotoGP lead in Indonesia

The Hindu  

Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia said Thursday he expected an intense battle at this weekend’s Indonesia MotoGP to stay at the top of the standings, with rival Jorge Martin only three points behind. Martin, of Ducati satellite team Pramac, reduced the Italian’s lead with six races left after winning a Japan MotoGP cut short by rain this month. The fight will …

MotoGP 2023: Ducati’s Marco Bezzecchi aims to race in Indonesia GP a week after accident and collar bone operation
1 year, 5 months ago

MotoGP 2023: Ducati’s Marco Bezzecchi aims to race in Indonesia GP a week after accident and collar bone operation

The Hindu  

Marco Bezzecchi said on Wednesday that he hopes to ride in this weekend’s Indonesian MotoGP, a week after undergoing surgery on a broken collarbone. Bezzecchi is third in the rider standings, 54 points behind compatriot Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati and 51 behind Spaniard Jorge Martin, who rides for Ducati-Pramac. “We waited 48 hours and after the last medical consultations and …

Martin 3 points off Bagnaia with wet Japan MotoGP win
1 year, 5 months ago

Martin 3 points off Bagnaia with wet Japan MotoGP win

The Hindu  

Jorge Martin narrowed the gap on championship leader Francesco Bagnaia to just three points with six races left on Sunday after winning a Japan MotoGP cut short by rain. Ducati's Bagnaia came second in the race, giving the defending world champion 319 points compared to 316 for Martin from Ducati satellite team Pramac. Looking ahead, Bagnaia said competition was turning …

How did Jorge Martin escape a potential penalty at inaugural MotoGP India Grand Prix?
1 year, 6 months ago

How did Jorge Martin escape a potential penalty at inaugural MotoGP India Grand Prix?

Hindustan Times  

Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer Jorge Martin claimed the second spot at the inaugural Indian MotoGP race held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh yesterday. Prima Pramac Racing's Spanish rider Jorge Martin and Ducati Lenovo Team's Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia steer their bikes during the Indian MotoGP Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit Yamaha’s Fabio …

From Marco Bezzecchi’s triumph to the championship scenario: 5 takeaways from inaugural Indian Grand Prix
1 year, 6 months ago

From Marco Bezzecchi’s triumph to the championship scenario: 5 takeaways from inaugural Indian Grand Prix

Hindustan Times  

Mooney VR46 Racing Team's Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer conquered the 21-lap inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 36 minutes and 59.157 seconds yesterday. Bezzecchi’s dominance Starting on pole position, Marco Bezzecchi did not have an impressive start to …

Bezzecchi wins Indian MotoGP, Bagnaia crashes out
1 year, 6 months ago

Bezzecchi wins Indian MotoGP, Bagnaia crashes out

The Hindu  

International motor racing returned for the first time in 13 years at the Buddh International Circuit as VR46 Racing’s Marco Bezzecchi took a commanding win in the inaugural MotoGP Indian Grand Prix here on Sunday. This race also saw a foreseen conclusion with KTM Ajo’s Pedro Acosta running away with the win by a margin of 3.5 seconds. MotoGP Indian …

Marco Bezzecchi wins inaugural Indian MotoGP race
1 year, 6 months ago

Marco Bezzecchi wins inaugural Indian MotoGP race

Hindustan Times  

For 10 long years, the Buddh International Circuit was in hibernation. Mooney VR46 Racing Team team Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi celebrates after winning the MotoGP race, at the Grand Prix of India On Sunday, the 4.96km circuit was alive again with the roar of engines as MotoGP – the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship – made its India debut with …

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Martin reigns in Sprint Race edging Bagnaia; Marquez finishes third
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Martin reigns in Sprint Race edging Bagnaia; Marquez finishes third

The Hindu  

Jorge Martin clinched the first Indian Grand Prix Sprint Race with a fine drive from second on the grid ahead of title-rival and championship leader Francesco Bagnaia at the Buddh International Circuit on Saturday. Six-time champion Marc Marquez took the third place in his Honda, only his second podium of the season after his Sprint podium in the first race …

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Martin wins Sprint Race after pole-sitter Bezzecchi collides with teammate
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Martin wins Sprint Race after pole-sitter Bezzecchi collides with teammate

The Hindu  

Jorge Martin dominated from start to finish as he secured the win in the Sprint Race at the MotoGP Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on Saturday. Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia also had a good day at the track, surrendering just three points to Martin after finishing second in his factory Ducati ahead of Marc …

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Bezzecchi takes pole to continue VR46’s domination
1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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 Indian Grand Prix: Race distance shortened after drivers complain about heat
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Race distance shortened after drivers complain about heat

The Hindu  

After Friday’s practice sessions, MotoGP riders were unanimous about the hot conditions and how physically gruelling they were. Following the feedback from the riders overnight, the race officials on Saturday morning decided to shorten the races across all categories by a few laps. In a statement, MotoGP said, “Now, after gaining a first full day of experience in the hot …

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Luca Marini clocks fastest time in Practice
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Luca Marini clocks fastest time in Practice

The Hindu  

The Practice session of the inaugural MotoGP Indian Grand Prix concluded on Friday with VR46 Racing Team’s Luca Marini heading the timesheet at the Buddh International Circuit here, clocking the fastest time of 1:44:782 and leading the 10-man rider list to directly advance for the Qualifying 2 session on Saturday. Repsol Honda rider and six-time World Champion Marc Marquez finished …

MotoGP: Bagnaia in much better condition ahead of Indian Grand Prix after horrific crash
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP: Bagnaia in much better condition ahead of Indian Grand Prix after horrific crash

The Hindu  

Reigning world champion Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia said his body was in a much better condition to challenge for the win at the inaugural MotoGP Indian Grand Prix to be held at the Buddh International Circuit here on Sunday. Speaking to the media ahead of the Grand Prix, Bagnaia said, “The Monday after Misano was quite difficult, quite intense. So, I’m …

MotoGP’s top-four riders have an Indian connection
1 year, 6 months ago

MotoGP’s top-four riders have an Indian connection

The Hindu  

Coming into the Indian GP, Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, Marco Bezzecchi, and Brad Binder are the ones to watch out for as they are the top-four riders in the 2023 MotoGP championship. Incidentally, all four riders have an Indian connection as well, having been part of Mahindra Racing in the junior category, where they even got their first podiums in …

Dorna Sports’ safety advisor gives thumbs up to the Buddh circuit
1 year, 6 months ago

Dorna Sports’ safety advisor gives thumbs up to the Buddh circuit

Hindustan Times  

Loris Capirossi, former MotoGP rider who is the safety advisor for organiser Dorna Sports, gave the thumbs up for the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida to host the inaugural MotoGP Indian Grand Prix from September 22 to 24. Former MotoGP rider Loris Capirossi is the safety advisor for organiser Dorna Sports “Everything is fine. Just waiting for the riders …

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