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4 weeks ago

Martinator reigns supreme; ascends to 2024 MotoGP World Championship throne

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 …

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1 month, 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 …

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1 month, 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 …

Race Ducati Martin Final Rider Bagnaia Bastianini

1 month, 1 week ago

Barcelona MotoGP: Jorge Martin confident and relaxed ahead of title decider

The Hindu

A sizeable lead over Francesco Bagnaia in the MotoGP championship standings has left Jorge Martin feeling relaxed about his title chances ahead of the final race of the season in Barcelona. Martin has a 24-point lead over Ducati’s Bagnaia heading into the Solidarity Grand Prix, a far cry from last year’s season finale, when the Pramac Racing rider trailed his …

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1 month, 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 …

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1 month, 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 …

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3 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, …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian GP to continue for next three seasons

The Hindu

MotoGP’s Indian Grand Prix will return to the Buddh International circuit for the next three seasons after a new agreement was signed with the government of the Uttar Pradesh region, series organisers said on Wednesday. The Indian GP debut in 2023 was shortened by three laps after MotoGP riders asked for race distances to be adjusted due to the hot …

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5 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 …

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5 months, 2 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 …

Martin Bagnaia German Motogp

5 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 …

Dutch Race Ducati Martin Bagnaia Bastianini

6 months, 3 weeks ago

India leg of 2024 MotoGP season cancelled

Hindustan Times

The India leg of MotoGP will not be held this year with the September 20-22 event cancelled. MotoGP riders during a qualifing round of the Indian MotoGP Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India The inaugural edition of the Indian Grand Prix held at Greater Noida’s Buddh International Circuit in September 2023 was shortened …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Hindu

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 …

Bagnaia Espargaro Lap Record Catalunya

7 months ago

MotoGP's Indian Grand Prix gets a UP boost

Hindustan Times

The MotoGP Indian Grand Prix has been in the news for the last couple of weeks with a cloud of doubt over the hosting of the second edition of the race in September. MotoGP riders during a qualifing round of the Indian MotoGP Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Speculation became rife when Dorna …

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7 months, 1 week 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, …

Martin Bagnaia Marquez Le Mans Thrilling Win

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Martin wins crash-filled sprint at Spanish MotoGP

The Hindu

Jorge Martin extended his lead in the MotoGP standings as he won the Spanish Grand Prix sprint in Jerez on Saturday after Marc Marquez crashed out while leading late in the race. Marquez, with his first pole since joining Ducati Gresini, and Martin started on the front row, but South African Brad Binder shot off from the second row to …

Race Martin Spanish Marquez

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Spanish MotoGP: Marc Marquez takes pole for in Spain, Bagnaia to start on third row

The Hindu

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez secured his first pole position as a Ducati-Gresini rider and 65th of his career on Saturday for the Spanish MotoGP. The 31-year-old will also start on pole for the sprint race later Saturday with Marco Bezzecchi of Italy, on a Ducati-VR46, and fellow Spaniard and championship leader Jorge Martin on the front row. “It’s been …

Ducati Marc Marquez Motogp Champion

8 months, 1 week ago

MotoGP racing for new momentum in America, with hopes of riding an F1-like surge into the future

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — A new American team with ties to the NASCAR stock car series, a new television deal in the United States and upcoming American ownership. “It has what Americans really crave or demand out of their sports: A combination of physical ability and danger,” said Bobby Epstein, president of the Texas racetrack Circuit of the Americas, which hosts …

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9 months ago

Marquez impresses despite crash in Portugal MotoGP practice

The Hindu

Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez impressed on Friday in practice at Portugal’s MotoGP as he continues to get to grips with his Ducati machine. Ducati Lenovo rider Enea Bastianini was quickest with a lap time of 1min 38.057sec, 0.118sec ahead of Red Bull KTM Factory’s Jack Miller and 0.153 in front of Marquez. READ | F1 champion Sebastian Vettel …

Ducati Marquez

9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ducati Bagnaia

9 months, 2 weeks ago

MotoGP: Gresini’s Marquez looking for answers in 2024

The Hindu

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez said this season will show him if he still has what it takes to challenge for titles after switching from Honda to Ducati satellite team Gresini Racing. The Spaniard joined Gresini Racing in October, ending an 11-year association with Honda, who have struggled to keep up with Ducati’s bikes in recent seasons. The Italian manufacturer …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

MotoGP cancels Argentina round due to economic crisis

The Hindu

MotoGP’s Argentina Grand Prix has been cancelled due to circumstances in the country, series organisers said on Wednesday. “Due to the current circumstances in Argentina, the promoter of the event has communicated that it is currently unable to guarantee the services required for the Grand Prix to take place in 2024 at MotoGP standards,” a statement said. MotoGP hopes to …

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1 year 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 …

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Martinator reigns supreme; ascends to 2024 MotoGP World Championship throne

Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona

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

Barcelona MotoGP: Jorge Martin confident and relaxed ahead of title decider

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

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

Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead

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

Indian GP to continue for next three seasons

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

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

Bagnaia wins Dutch MotoGP, narrows championship gap to rival Martin

India leg of 2024 MotoGP season cancelled

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

MotoGP's Indian Grand Prix gets a UP boost

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

Martin wins crash-filled sprint at Spanish MotoGP

Spanish MotoGP: Marc Marquez takes pole for in Spain, Bagnaia to start on third row

MotoGP racing for new momentum in America, with hopes of riding an F1-like surge into the future

Marquez impresses despite crash in Portugal MotoGP practice

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

MotoGP: Gresini’s Marquez looking for answers in 2024

MotoGP cancels Argentina round due to economic crisis

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