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A passion passed down from parent to child

A Passion Passed Down From Parent To ChildGIVI presents the demi-jet 11.7, a compact, light helmet with sizes for the youngest members of the family to accompany us on trips through the city.

The love of two wheels is passed down from generation to generation. Bringing the little ones into the unique world of motorcycling starts with small details: the thrill of watching the races on television, the fun of getting wet cleaning the bike, the excitement of twisting the throttle and revving the engine and even the experience of accompanying us on small journeys once they are old enough to travel. GIVI presents its demi-Jet 11.7 helmet, a model designed for the whole family, to enjoy riding in the city with protection and comfort. It comes in three different sizes for both children and adults. And an understated design and the best technology are the key points of the latest innovation from the transalpine firm so you can start sharing your passion for two wheels with the family in the safest way possible.

A Passion Passed Down From Parent To ChildFrom its beginnings in Brescia to becoming a global leader, GIVI has transformed the motorbike and motorbike accessory industry with its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. The Italian brand, renowned for its dedication and passion for two wheels, continues to set trends with products that combine advanced technology and stylish design. In this case, it has worked to create the perfect helmet for all those who have passed on their love of two wheels to their children, the demi-jet 11.7.

The GIVI 11.7 helmet is the ideal companion for urban bikers. It’s compact and weighs less than one kilogram, making it a perfect choice for those who need a helmet that is practical and easy to store in small spaces.

The 11.7 is designed for maximum safety, as is certified according to ECE 22R06, the most demanding standard to date. What’s more, it features a shell made of thermoplastic material, offering strength and durability without compromising its lightness.A Passion Passed Down From Parent To Child

As well as all of this, the micrometric fastening strap ensures a perfect, easy-to-handle fit, its anti-scratch shield results in optimum visibility and the removable, hypoallergenic interior and ear cushions ensure cleaning and maintenance are easy. In addition, the ventilation system has a rear extractor, a first for demi-jet helmets, ensuring optimal air circulation.

A Passion Passed Down From Parent To ChildAvailable in a wide range of single colours – including glossy, matt and metallic shades – the 11.7stands out for its sophisticated aesthetics. It’s available in 6 colour variants in its Solid Colour version, which are Matte Black, Matte Titanium/Yellow, White, Lime, Bordeaux and Metallic Blue, while its Solid Color Lady graphics are available in Matte Silver/Fuchsia. Available in sizes 52 to 61, this helmet is ideal for riders of all ages, including the youngest out there. It’s available from GIVI dealers at a price of £99.90.

For more information about this product or any other accessories for your motorcycle visit www.givi.co.uk or call 01327 706220.A Passion Passed Down From Parent To Child

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The European Harley Owners Group Rally Returns To Croatia In 2025

The European Harley Owners Group Rally Returns To Croatia In 2025Harley-Davidson® is delighted to announce that the highly anticipated 31st iteration of its annual European Harley Owners GroupTM (H.O.G.TM) Rally will take place 12-15th June 2025, in Medulin, Croatia.

The European H.O.G. Rally moves to a different location every year, reflecting the Group’s continent-wide membership, and is regularly attended by Harley-Davidson riders and fans from across Europe and around the world. 2024’s Rally took place in Senigallia, Italy and attracted record numbers of attendees.

Situated on the historic and beautiful Istrian peninsula in northern Croatia, Medulin is a stone’s throw from the highly desirable holiday destination of Pula and a few hours’ ride from Croatia’s capital Zagreb, from Trieste in Italy and just over an hour away from 2022’s unforgettable European H.O.G. Rally location, Portorož.

With easy access from around Europe, Medulin is an incredible seaside resort with abundant accommodation, restaurants and bars and the promise of endless places to ride and explore; with fascinating ancient roman ruins including Pula’s still standing 2000-year-old Amphitheatre, and some of the most picturesque Adriatic coastline with crystal clear seawater and caves and beaches to discover.

And of course, Harley-Davidson and the Harley Owners Group will be putting on a wide array of free activities and brand activations during the European H.O.G. Rally 2025, including three free nights of live music, model year 2025 motorcycles to discover and ride, Harley-Davidson® dealerships from around Europe and so much more.

Kolja Rebstock, Vice President and Managing Director EMEA at Harley-Davidson, commented: “After a record-breaking Harley Owners Group Rally in Senigallia in 2024, we are excited to announce the location for 2025’s much anticipated event, next June 12-15th– the stunning town of Medulin on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. I guarantee you will enjoy the motorcycle ride to and around this incredible sea-front location – it is certainly one of the most beautiful places we have had the privilege to hold an event at. We last held a European rally in Croatia in 2014 and the welcome was incredible then. I invite all riders back to join us in 2025, where an even bigger welcome awaits.

More information about the event can be found at www.harley-davidson.com

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Triumph Daytona 660 fully covered

Triumph Daytona 660 Fully CoveredTriumph’s 660cc triple engine has proved a big hit with the rider-friendly Trident 660 roadster, the adventurous Tiger 660 and more recently a success on the racetrack with the Daytona 660 in the National Sportbike Championship.

While visually very similar in design to the popular Trident and Tiger models, the Daytona set is specific to Triumph’s faired model and ensures the perfect fit for each of the three FIM-approved secondary engine covers.

Consisting of an alternator cover, clutch cover and pulse cover, each has been designed in keeping with the style of the engine without compromising performance or ground clearance to offer truly world-class protection.

As with all GBRacing secondary engine covers, there is no need to drain the oil during fitment, and replacement parts are readily available for race teams and road riders alike.

GBRacing remains the choice of Triumph factory racing teams from national to world championship level — made to the same exacting standards, these parts are available to purchase now as a set and individually.


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Alvaro Bautista to Stay with Aruba.it Racing in WorldSBK Next Season

Alvaro Bautista To Stay With Aruba.it Racing In Worldsbk Next SeasonAlvaro Bautista aboard the factory Panigale V4R of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team also in the 2025 WorldSBK season

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is pleased to announce the contract extension of Alvaro Bautista, who will be riding the factory Ducati Panigale V4R again in the 2025 WorldSBK season.

Bautista debuted in Superbike in 2019 aboard the Ducati Panigale V4R, becoming World Superbike Champion for two consecutive seasons in 2022 and 2023. The rider from Talavera de la Reina conquered so far a total of 61 victories in WorldSBK – making him the most successful Ducati rider in the history of the championship – and the 100th podium finish at the end of Race 1 of the last round held at Portimao (Portugal).

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #1)
“I am thrilled to continue another season with Ducati, with Aruba and with this beautiful team that represents a family to me. I feel physically and mentally perfect, and I am sure I can still be very competitive. Furthermore, there is an extraordinary relationship with everyone, from the mechanics to the management, to the sponsors, which is why I am even happier. I want to thank Ducati, Aruba, Stefano Cecconi, Daniele Casolari and Serafino Foti for their trust in me. I hope I can repay them by returning to having as much fun on track as we did in the last rounds”.

Stefano Cecconi (Team Principal Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“I have said many times that our priority was to continue with Alvaro and I couldn’t wait to be able to announce the renewal of our collaboration officially. It is a pleasure to work with him, both from a personal and professional point of view. I am convinced that by continuing to work hard together, we will be able to overcome the new challenges that the new regulations offer us. During the last few races we have found solutions that have allowed Alvaro to rediscover the sensations that were a bit lacking at the beginning of the year. Now, we must continue on this path to make a grand season finale and close the gap that separates us from the top”.

Luigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager)
“We are delighted to continue with Alvaro Bautista. He has given us great emotions in recent seasons, and his talent certainly remains unquestionable. The new regulations and the very high level reached by the World Superbike Championship will make 2025 challenging, but we are ready to face it together. For now, it is important to stay focused on the current season: the Championship is still long, and we will do everything we can to put Alvaro in a position to defend the World Title till the end”.

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Norton Motorcycles introduces financing options and national recovery offer on line-up

The Return Of A Legend: Norton Commando 961 SpNorton Motorcycles has launched new finance options for its range, via Norton Motorcycles Financial Services. 

Financing will be available for all models: Commando 961, V4SV and V4CR, through Personal Contract Purchasing (PCP), Hire Purchase (HP), and Advance Payment Plan (APP) offerings*.

The Commando 961 is available for 0% APR representative across a 24-month period for just £96.10 a month PCP, while the V4 models are offered on a 24-month APP with a £0-a-month payment.

In addition to finance offers, which are available until December 31st 2024, every Norton motorcycle now comes with two years of national recovery from the RAC, where a customer’s motorcycle can be recovered following an incident and transported either to a place of residence or their nearest sales partner. National recovery will also be available to pre-existing customers, backdating to point of sale as part of the motorcycle warranty.

Chris Bexon, Head of Sales at Norton Motorcycles, said: “We are delighted to begin offering finance options to our customers, making our motorcycles more accessible. The partnership with RAC for national recovery is a great step also, giving riders peace of mind that their motorcycle will be looked after should something unexpected happen.”

For the full terms of the deals, including full costs, and further information on the finance offerings please visit www.nortonmotorcycles.com/finance.

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Chequered Flag For Gearlink Kawasaki

Chequered Flag For Gearlink KawasakiAt the end of this season, British Superbike paddock stalwarts Gearlink Kawasaki will take their final chequered flag as Team Owner Michael de Bidaph enjoys a well-deserved retirement.

Having been competing for nearly two decades, the iconic green and orange machines have powered multiple riders to victories and podiums, and Kawasaki UK would like to thank Michael, Norma, and the entire team for their dedication and commitment.

First starting out in racing back in 2004 as a sponsor of a young James Hillier, Gearlink was officially formed the following year as Michael, his wife Norma, James and his dad entered the Supersport Cup. Claiming several Cup podiums that year, James and the team remained together for several more seasons enjoying strong success.

In 2008, Gearlink became the official Kawasaki UK British Supersport team, where they would go on to achieve incredible results for Team Green. While they never quite managed to secure the elusive title, the team came close on several occasions, most notably in 2011 when Ben Wilson missed out on being crowned Champion by just one point. The team also finished runner-up in 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023, cementing their success with multiple riders. Even earlier this season, Gearlink showed just how highly regarded they are when World Supersport rider Can Öncü rode for them at Donington Park, taking victory and second place.

Of course, it wasn’t just in the Supersport class where Gearlink shone. The team were regular points scorers in the prestige British Superbike class during their tenure in the premier class, while wins and podiums came aplenty at the North West 200. The most notable of these came in 2016 when the Gearlink Ninja ZX-6R powered Alastair Seeley to victory in the Supersport class, seeing him named the most successful rider around the ‘Triangle’ in the process.

As the team prepares for its final few races, Kawasaki UK would like to say a massive congratulations and heartfelt thank you for everything the Gearlink Kawasaki team has achieved.

Michael de Bidaph, Gearlink Kawasaki Team Owner
“It would be fitting to say that this is the end of an era that started in 2004. My darling Norma and I part sponsored James Hillier that year and at the end of that season decided to set up our own team. In 2005 we competed in the Supersport cup series with James, his dad, a Transit van and a small camper for the two of us. Throughout the past twenty years we have had highs and lows with many race wins by different riders and have thoroughly enjoyed life in the paddock making many friends along the way.

I must admit that we never set out to achieve such success ending up with an Arctic, a forty-foot Motorhome, several race bikes and numerous race equipment but I think our deep passion for this wonderful sport has been a contributing factor towards this feat.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our dear friends Ben & Louise Wilson for doing such a great job in running the team over the past few years, Ross Burridge at Kawasaki UK, Stuart Higgs and the MSVR staff and all of our sponsors especially product suppliers as without them none of this would have been possible”

Ben Wilson, Gearlink Kawasaki Team Manager
“Gearlink Kawasaki has been a massive part of my life and really has moulded me into the person I am today. I’ve had some big highs and equally some big lows, chased championships and had the privilege of standing on the podium many times in the iconic green and orange livery. The past few years of running the team have been an honour and a privilege, and we have enjoyed much success along the way. We never quite managed a Championship title, but we came pretty close! This is the end of an era now, and it will leave a huge hole in mine and my family’s life, but the time feels right now to make this Gearlink’s last season”

Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department:
“Wow, what can I say? This truly is an end of an era with Kawasaki UK working with Gearlink for so many years. Michael, Norma, Ben and Lou have always been some of the most professional, enthusiastic and dedicated people we have had the pleasure of working with and they will be sorely missed from the paddock. That green and orange livery is synonymous with the Supersport class and visions of Michael and Norma hanging over the pit wall celebrating their many race wins will stay with us forever. It’s criminal that they never won that elusive Supersport title, but we all collectively had a lot of fun trying to achieve it along the way. We wish them all the very best.”

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Four riders, one crown: Garzo holds the cards as Misano finale awaits

Four Riders, One Crown: Garzo Holds The Cards As Misano Finale AwaitsThe Dynavolt Intact GP MotoE™ rider boasts a commanding 37-point lead ahead of the final two races of 2024 as we get set to crown a Champion at Misano.

It all comes down to this. The final round of the 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship is nearly upon us as we get ready to crown this year’s World Champion at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Four riders are mathematically in with a shout still as the final two races near, but it’s Hector Garzo (Dynavolt Intact GP MotoE™) who holds a healthy 37-point advantage going into the weekend.

A P2 and victory at the Red Bull Ring put Garzo in a dream position heading into 2024’s curtain closer, with the #4 winning four of the last six races to sit well clear of second place Mattia Casadei (LCR E-Team). Reigning Champion Casadei two P3s in Austria, but the Italian was left rueing his P9 in qualifying.

Kevin Zannoni’s (Openbank Aspar Team) pace at the Red Bull Ring was superb, and it was only a last lap track limits penalty that cost the Italian double rostrum success. Still, a P4 and a P2 signalled a great weekend, but it meant the #21’s deficit to Garzo stands at 44 points with two races left to play.

Until the penultimate corner in Race 2, Oscar Gutierrez’s (Axxis-MSI) weekend was going perfectly. Pole position, Race 1 victory and leading in Race 2 with two laps to go – and then heartbreak struck. That late DNF sees Gutierrez sit 49 points adrift as we land in Misano, with just 50 left on the table. Impossible? No, but it would be the mightiest of turnarounds for the rookie to take the crown on Saturday afternoon.

With the title up for grabs, all the focus will be on the aforementioned contenders in Misano. It’s time for a MotoE™ crown to be won – so join us for an electrifying final round this weekend!

For more info checkout our dedicated MotoE News page

Or visit the official MotoGP website motogp.com

©Words/Images are from official press release posted courtesy of www.motogp.com

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EWC title contenders assemble as Bol d’or gets 45 entries

Ewc Title Contenders Assemble As Bol D’or Gets 45 EntriesForty-five teams will contest next week’s FIM Endurance World Championship season decider, the 87th edition of the legendary Bol d’Or.

Of the packed entry, 34 squads are permanent EWC entrants with 14 of those contesting the Formula EWC category and 20 chasing success in the Dunlop-supplied Superstock division. Here are just some of the entry highlights.

Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team: Topping the entry as the defending EWC champion, the Austria-based outfit also heads the provisional 2024 title standings after three rounds with riders Niccolò Canepa, Marvin Fritz and Karel Hanika. However, with a slender six-point lead over Yoshimura SERT Motul, a second straight EWC crown is far from secure.

Tati Team Beringer Racing: The leading independent entrant in its first season with Honda power, Tati Team Beringer Racing famously led last year’s Bol d’Or with new recruit Randy Krummenacher onboard. The Swiss remains a key component of the Tati line-up along with Hugo Clère and Corentin Perolari.Ewc Title Contenders Assemble As Bol D’or Gets 45 Entries

Yoshimura SERT Motul: After winning the 86th Bol d’Or, Suzuki-powered Yoshimura SERT Motul can count on the same line-up that banked victory in the season-opening 24 Heures Motos with Gregg Black returning from injury and Étienne Masson switching back from Team Suzuki CN Challenge, for whom he raced at Suzuka last month. Dan Linfoot, a new signing for 2024, starts the Bol d’Or with a 100 per cent podium record to maintain.

National Motos Honda FMA: Having endured Superstock title heartbreak in the 2023 Bol d’Or, stalwart EWC entrant National Motos Honda FMA returns to the event on a high, leading the Dunlop-equipped category by 53 points. But with its lowest score to drop and 65 points up for grabs, the French outfit will have to remain on its guard with 3ART Best of Bike, Chromeburner-RAC 41-Honda, Team Étoile and Team Aviobike by M2 Revo chasing hard.

After coming so close to winning the FIM Endurance World Cup for Teams in 2023, Chromeburner-RAC 41-Honda has brought in Diego Poncet, a successful racer in his native France, for the season finale.Ewc Title Contenders Assemble As Bol D’or Gets 45 Entries

EWC BOL D’OR 2024 ENTRY: THE KEY NUMBERS

45: Entrants
34: Permanent EWC teams
9: Former Bol d’Or winners
11: EWC champions past and present

FORMULA EWC TEAMS HOPING FOR BOL D’OR HIGH

Team Bolliger Switzerland heads to the Bol d’Or on course for a fine top-five finish in the FIM Endurance World Championship for Teams, while Grégory Leblanc is set for a hero’s welcome as he battles back from a broken leg, sustained at Suzuka last month, to return to the Kawasaki Webike Trickstar attack. KM99 features former Bol d’Or winner Jérémy Guarnoni in its Yamaha-powered line-up, while Honda Viltaïs Racing can count on two former winners, Florian Alt and Steven Odendaal.

BMRT3D maxxess Nevers, an overall Bol d’Or podium finisher in the past, is preparing to complete its maiden Formula EWC campaign. Maco Racing Team and Motobox Kremer Racing are long-standing Formula EWC entrants aiming for the category top 10.

F.C.C. TSR Honda France, which last won the EWC title in 2022, has endured a trying 2024 season, making a strong Bol d’Or result a key target. Wójcik Racing Team is set to field its all-Polish rider line-up for the second time this season. Mana-au Competition completes the Formula EWC entry with BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team calling on reserve rider Hannes Soomer in place of Sylvain Guintoli, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.

Ewc Title Contenders Assemble As Bol D’or Gets 45 EntriesEWC SUPERSTOCK SQUADS GET SET FOR BOL D’OR ACTION

Team Sapeurs Pompiers CMS Motostore has recruited former EWC champion Mathieu Gines for the Superstock season finale, JMA Racing Action Bike has added Jan Mohr to its Suzuki-powered squad, while Matthieu Gregorio joins Team 33 Louit April Moto, the outgoing title-winning Superstock entrant.

Dorian Laville joins Team Players, Adrien Lepine is a new recruit for Uniserv Moto82 with Yvan Laetzig joining TCP Racing. Pitlane Endurance – JP3 brings in Luca Vitali as Eemeli Lahti switches back to TRT27 AZ Moto, for whom he made his EWC debut in last season’s Bol d’Or. Joe Akroyd makes his second start of the season for ADSS 97. The Honda No Limits, Tecmas and Team 202 squads will also chase EWC points, as will Junior Team LMS Suzuki and Team Racing 85 by Soleane and Team Slider Endurance.

The 87th Bol d’Or takes place from 12-15 September. Click HERE for ticket information.

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Enjoy summer while it lasts with Furygan’s Ultra Spark 3in1 Vented+ jacket

Enjoy Summer While It Lasts With Furygan’s Ultra Spark 3in1 Vented+ JacketNow available in selected Furygan stockists, the Ultra Spark 3in1 Vented+ jacket has the versatility to cross the seasons and provide wearers with a high level of protection, alongside a sporty and assertive style.

On those remaining warm summer days, the large, ventilated mesh panels allow for an increased airflow through the jacket and maximum breathability, while the In&Out Humax removable liner will help to wick away sweat and keep riders dry. In addition, the two liners allow for three configurations: warm, waterproof and windproof.Enjoy Summer While It Lasts With Furygan’s Ultra Spark 3in1 Vented+ Jacket

Featuring D3O protection in the shoulders and elbows, there is also space in the back of the jacket for a Full Back Fury level 2 back protector and, developed in Furygan’s Motion Lab, the Skin Protect lining strategically optimises the resistance of areas most stressed during a fall, while preserving comfort. Reflective inserts also increase a rider’s visibility on the road.

The jacket also features four pockets for those essentials (two on the outside and two wallet pockets on the inside), waist and sleeve adjuster tabs for precise fit to each individual and trouser belt connecting snap loops.

Available in black/white or black/red and in sizes S – 4XL, the Ultra Spark 3in1 Vented+ boasts an RRP of £239.99

To see the full Furygan range, or to find your local stockist, head to www.furygan.comEnjoy Summer While It Lasts With Furygan’s Ultra Spark 3in1 Vented+ Jacket

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This Isn’t Just Another Victory…

This Isn't Just Another Victory...No doubt your social media feeds are abounding with Marc Marquez content today, one of MotoGP’s most celebrated ( and vilified. More on that later ) riders following his double win this weekend at the Aragon MotoGP. A win that was not just a simple addition to his already impressive career but a win that carries the weight of a tumultuous 3 years.

In 2020, Marquez suffered a serious arm injury at the Spanish Jerez Grand Prix and despite multiple surgeries his arm will forever remain a constant issue of which he will still have to fight. He has had to relearn many aspects of his riding, making adjustments to his personal technique and riding style as well as constant rehabilitation works focussing on both strength and mobility. All of which he goes into detail about in the Amazon Docuseries Marc Marquez: All In, worth a watch if you haven’t already.

This Isn't Just Another Victory...The Spaniard had dominated the track during the years prior to his injury aboard his Repsol Honda, where he notched six MotoGP titles and 59 Grand Prix wins with the team.  However, as a result of a clear decline in results since his injury, Marc was being forced to consider retirement as he underwent a forth operation in 2022 ( which is the main focus of the Docuseries).  Although he recovered to resume his career, the 2023 season was a guff with a record high tally of crashes and only securing a single podium finish, being the season opener at Philip Island. All of which did little to inspire confidence that Marc would ever be a world champion again.

Whilst as always, there was no questioning his commitment to giving 100%, a question however remained unanswered. Had Marc lost his ability or was it his machinery holding him back?

This Isn't Just Another Victory...It was at this point, after it became clear from the Marques unconvincing development plans for the coming season that Marquez had to take an unprecedented decision and buy out his remaining contract with Honda and move on, making a complete change and leaving the Honda Family in a bid to be able to answer the question. Is it me or the bike?

To add even more shock to this colossal manufacturer change, Marc announced that he would be joining a satellite Ducati team, Gresini. Teamed alongside his brother Alex, Marc was theoretically already at an immediate disadvantage, the 2023 Ducati rivals Bagnaia and Martin were moving onto and developing the GP24 Ducati, leaving him and his brother on the GP23 and leaving many people wondering, would he be able to keep up?Viñales Fastest, Marc Marquez Debuts With Ducati In P4 & Acosta Lands In Motogp

However, in a memorable preseason test Marquez rolled out of the box at Valencia for the first time onboard his GP23 Ducati and it was then that a whisper of the word ‘Champion’ began to float once more in the air, forth quickest at the end of the day and just two tenths off the pace, the smile was back on Marc’s face and the anticipation for the 2024 season began.

 

As the 2024 season opened, perhaps that first victory anticipation was tempered somewhat by a fourth place finish, clearly there was still work to do in adapting to the Ducati and work to be done with the GP23 bike in comparison to its newer GP24 sibling but it didn’t seem take long, with a Sprint Race win at the Portuguese GP, a Pole position (a 93rd for his career) at Jerez, it was looking as though Marquez was starting to become at one with his Ducati.

This Isn't Just Another Victory...Going head to head at the JerezGP with Bagnaia for the win; Bagnaia, aboard the ‘in theory’ superior factory Ducati, ultimately came out the victor but that didn’t stop Marquez giving it a good go and showcasing that he was determined to fight to the end for the win, regardless of any disadvantage.

At the French GP he finished second in both the Sprint and GP race. Then, at Barcelona he pushed through from 14th to 2nd place in the Saturdays sprint race, with another podium for 3rd place in the GP race, which marked the first time since 2019 where he scored three consecutive GP podiums.

This Isn't Just Another Victory...On 5 June, with the world of MotoGP glued to their inboxes, Ducati announced Marquez had signed a two year deal to race for its factory team through to the end of 2026.

Marc, during the press conference said “ from the moment I rode the Desmosedici GP I knew my goal was to continue this path, to continue to grow and move to the team where Bagnaia has been the world champion for two years in a row, I am grateful for the trust Ducati have placed in me”

Headed into the AragonGP weekend, optimism was in the air. I had conversations with the photographer ( Joel Cooper ) who supplies SBN with its MotoGP photos that it just felt like it might be the one – the weekend just felt right, the progression felt levelled and just.

This Isn't Just Another Victory...Love him or loath him, no one can deny that Marc has given everything to be the best in the world, at time when many may have simply been happy to hang up their leathers on the back of a hugely successful career, Marc was not prepared to leave without it being on his terms – and thank goodness he didn’t, because what a year of racing it’s been!

 

Running a social media platform that features MotoGP, WorldSBK and British Superbike content can give you a glimpse into the darker side of the racing world, trolls. It doesn’t matter the race series we might be covering, we see staunch fans for one rider or team and their unwillingness to be open to another or to see racers beyond the “job”

This Isn't Just Another Victory...Gresini Racing Admin Team might just one of the most creative social media channels within the MotoGP paddock (though Trackhouse are giving it a good go) it brings me to actual physical laughter to see the fun, energetic and somewhat eclectic vibe and direction they have taken the platform and it’s via them that Marc has been able to shine. By sharing more of his personality with his fans, Gresini has done wonders for his racing persona and legacy, rather than it all being hidden behind the more standard corporate satisfying façade we see from other teams and their riders. Its great marketing for not only Gresini and Marc, but the sport in general by bringing out the person within rider for all to see.

My only hope here is that this “New Marc” isn’t lost when moving to Factory Ducati in 2025. More dancing please!

This Isn't Just Another Victory...So, Aragon… a Double win.. but this just isn’t just another victory, it feels like more, so much more .. It feels like 3 years of wins, 3 years of struggle, 3 years of pain.

However, short turn around, no time to linger and bathe in this victory – Round 13 at Misano incoming – Its race week once more, can he do it again? No doubts that Bangnaia will be eager to reclaim the Championship lead and Bastianini is only one point adrift from Marquez who holds 3rd place, the Championship is still very much all to play for!

Social Media Coverage will be active throughout on Superbike News Facebook & Instagram!

Words: Kerrie McFadden  @First Turn Media  Email:info@Firstturnmedia.co.uk

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NEW HJC RPHA 1 Quartararo Le Mans Special 2024

New Hjc Rpha 1 Quartararo Le Mans Special 2024HJC Helmets has announced the release of another limited edition Fabio Quartararo Le Mans Replica, this time with a twist. This graphic pays tribute to the French MotoGP World Champion as he celebrates on his home track.

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Brand new look for the National Motor Museum

Brand New Look For The National Motor MuseumThe way the National Motor Museum presents itself is changing, with a new brand identity which includes a new bold and fresh contemporary logo reflecting the Museum’s heritage and motoring story.

National Motor Museum Chief Executive, John Murden says, “The new brand reflects the Museum’s ambition to engage and inspire people with the story of motoring through world-class collections. Reflected in a tag line of ‘stories that move people’ the new brand introduces the Museum’s personality and key themes.”

The Museum, based at Beaulieu in the New Forest was the world’s first permanent Motor Museum, with its origins in 1952 when Edward, Lord Montagu displayed cars in his home at Palace House as a tribute to his father, John, 2nd Lord Montagu of Beaulieu one of Britain’s motoring pioneers. The collection grew to become a separate museum in the grounds, and then in 1972 a new building was constructed, and the charitable National Motor Museum Trust formed. More than 50 years on, the Museum has a world-famous collection of over 280 vehicles and motoring memorabilia, archives, photography and film, and motoring research library comprising around 1.9 million items.

Bryn Jones, National Motor Museum’s Marketing & Communications Officer says, “The new logo represents the motion in motoring by positioning each word on a road, at different stages of their journey. Inspired by vintage motoring posters, it captures the energy, emotion, and momentum of motoring. The ‘movement’ is not limited to two dimensions, it can also use angles and depth to create a 3D version of the logo, and animated, to further amplify the concept of energy and movement. New typefaces will be introduced, and a motif called ‘the Road’ which will be used to give our creatives movement, pattern, and texture. Derived from our logo, ‘the Road’ is made up of a series of three lines that gracefully bend and curve, guiding the viewer’s gaze through our designs. This adds some visual interest to photography and visuals.”

The National Motor Museum have worked with colleagues at Beaulieu, Loveable Creative and Zap Creative on the new brand design and concepts.

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1043 days later: Marc Marquez roars back to glory, drama hits for Bagnaia

1043 Days Later: Marc Marquez Roars Back To Glory, Drama Hits For BagnaiaThe #93 completes a history-making weekend at MotorLand as Martin’s lead increases following a clash between Alex Marquez and Bagnaia.

1043 days, multiple surgeries, a change of team and factory later, and Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) is back on the top step of the Grand Prix podium. The #93 dominated the majority of the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon including a stunning first Tissot Sprint win, but being the fastest isn’t a guarantee of glory. Come Sunday, however, Marquez shot off the line for the holeshot and never looked back, underlining one of the greatest comebacks in MotoGP™ history.

There was plenty to talk about in his wake too, with Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) taking second and extending his title lead – gained back from Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) on Saturday – after Bagnaia’s podium charge came to a halt in a clash with Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™). The verdict from the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards: racing incident and no further action. The verdict from each rider wildly opposes both that and each other.1043 Days Later: Marc Marquez Roars Back To Glory, Drama Hits For Bagnaia

Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) took the final spot on the podium, back on the GP box for the first time since the Americas GP in April and adding to an impressive point tally for the rookie, who currently sits fifth in the World Championship standings.

As the lights went out, Marc Marquez took the holeshot once again, and there was drama for Bagnaia once again as the #1 struggled off the line and got close to Alex Marquez in a near-repeat of the Sprint start. Acosta moved up into second and Martin took over in third, with Bagnaia left with work to do down in P7.

The #89 attempted a move at Turn 8 on Lap 2, running wide and allowing Acosta back through before making an overtake stick at Turn 13. Acosta then began to drop back, with Alex Marquez now entering the podium positions.

Bagnaia began to recover positions, overtaking Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) for sixth position. The Italian set his sights on Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing), aiming to re-enter the top five, and not long after Morbidelli then ran wide, dropping to eighth and allowing the #1 through.1043 Days Later: Marc Marquez Roars Back To Glory, Drama Hits For Bagnaia

After an early crash for Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing), Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™ Team) then joined him as a DNF, unable to secure a double top 10 finish in Aragon after a crash at Turn 5. Further back, Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) was battling for the final places inside the top 10 with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).

Back at the front, Marc Marquez extended his lead to over three seconds, with the #89 remaining as his closest rival. Martin, however, still held that crucial ground on Bagnaia as the #1 was up into P4 after a spectacular overtake on Acosta at the end of Lap 11. Next target: Alex Marquez.

By Lap 19, Bagnaia was tagged right onto the back of the #73, and as the Gresini ran wide on the entry to Turn 12, the door seemed open. Bagnaia went for it, meanwhile Alex Marquez tried to keep it. The result was contact between the two as they slid off in a tangle to forfeit the podium, riders ok and Martin’s points advantage suddenly bolstered to 23 points by the flag.

Up ahead though, Marc Marquez suffered no such dramas. Extending his margin to five seconds, the #93 kept it calm at the head of the field to take that coveted first victory since 2021, his first with Ducati and Gresini, 1043 days – and so much more – later.

Behind Martin and Acosta, who swept past the Bagnaia-Alex Marquez drama to complete the podium, was a strong P4 for Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). Bastianini, after a somewhat disastrous grid position as he lost out on Q2, put in a classic comeback to round out the top five. Morbidelli claimed sixth after a solid weekend, ahead of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi, who crossed the line in that order but then got switched after a Tyre Pressure Penalty for Diggia. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) took P9, ahead of the final place in the top ten for Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) after a tyre pressure penalty for Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) dropped the Aussie out the top ten.

Make sure you join us next week when the world’s most exciting sport returns for the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. Enemy territory for the Championship leader and the most recent winner. Home turf for the reigning Champion. See you in Misano?1043 Days Later: Marc Marquez Roars Back To Glory, Drama Hits For Bagnaia

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Dixon throws his hat in the Championship ring with stunning Aragon win

Dixon Throws His Hat In The Championship Ring With Stunning Aragon WinIt was another Moto2™ showstopper at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon, with Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) storming to a second victory of the season, holding off Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) as the Italian got back on the podium for the first time in 2024.

Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) topped off a weekend to remember in his rookie Moto2™ season, becoming the first Turkish rider to finish on the podium in the intermediate class since Kenan Sofuoglu in 2011.

Polesitter Dixon claimed the holeshot at the start, but Arbolino hit the front on Lap 4 in a big group battle. A couple of laps later though, the Brit made the decisive move to take back the lead and start pushing to break the group.

Meanwhile, there would soon be drama for Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp), who suffered a crash on Lap 7 after contact with Öncü – leaving the #54 with zero points on Sunday. He wouldn’t be the only key name to fail to score either, with points leader Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) battling outside the points, getting an LLP and then pulling in.

Meanwhile, Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) was on the verge of points as he returns form injury, entering the top 15 at the end of Lap 7. Celestino Vietti (Red Bull KTM Ajo) soon dropped back towards Ogura too after contact with OnlyFans American Racing Team’s Joe Roberts on the entry to Turn 16. Roberts was later handed a Long Lap for the incident, dropping the American to eighth… and on the very final lap he then became another key Championship contender to take nil points, sliding off.

As Öncü fought back following the contact with Aldeguer that had sent him wide, Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUp) became the final hurdle before a podium position for the Turkish rider. Once past, Öncü was able to make enough of a cushion to secure that maiden Moto2™ podium.

Up ahead, Dixon was able to hold Arbolino at bay and then find some margin in the latter stages to pull out 1.7 seconds by the flag. That puts him 43 points off the top now, in fifth behind Roberts. Arbolino’s second was still a first rostrum of 2024, and for Öncü it was a stunner too.

Lopez, meanwhile, missed out on the podium but that P4 is a valuable haul as only Dixon, in the top five in the title fight, outscored him. The #21 is now third overall. Ogura managed to charge up to eighth, however, closing teammate Garcia’s lead down to just 12 points and staying ahead of Lopez.

Manuel Gonzalez (QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2™), Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) and Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) were next up, ahead of Ogura in P8. Darryn Binder (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) and Vietti took the final spots inside the top 10.

It’s now just 12 points in it, so join us in Misano as the Championship battle begins to heat up at the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini in just one week!Dixon Throws His Hat In The Championship Ring With Stunning Aragon Win

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Rueda puts in a ride to remember for maiden Grand Prix win

Rueda Puts In A Ride To Remember For Maiden Grand Prix WinThe Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon saw Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) make a little history, taking his own maiden win and in doing so becoming the 400th different winner in Grand Prix history.

After David Alonso (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team) shot off into an early lead and made a gap, Rueda managed was one of those able to hunt him down, get past and then take his own turn leading from the front, able to hold off and then pull away in the latter laps.

Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) came home second after leading the charge for the chasing pack, with Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) the final rider able to arrive at and overhaul Alonso in the latter stages. For the Italian it’s a maiden Grand Prix podium rewarding an impressive season so far.

Alonso shot off the line and had impressive pace in the opening stages, earning some clear space on track before Veijer was able to cut three seconds back to nothing and pounce on Lap 12, demoting Alonso as Rueda and Lunetta also began to edge closer.

In a four-way fight at the front, Rueda then took over in the lead on Lap 13. Entering the final lap, Veijer was less than one second behind but the #99 pushed on to open up some breathing space and secure his first win. Lunetta caught and passed Alonso, demoting the Colombian to fourth.

Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) rounded out the top five, just ahead of Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia). The #72 showed a strong pace in the opening stages on Sunday, and finished ahead of David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports).

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Xabi Zurutuza was eighth, taking his best Grand Prix finish in an incredible result for the rookie. Meanwhile, Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) was down in ninth as Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team’s Matteo Bertelle took the final spot inside the top 10. Further back, Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) had a tough Grand Prix, finishing P12 and dropping to third in the Championship as Veijer takes over in second.

Now it’s reset, reload and head off for Misano as another 25 points go on the table next weekend!Rueda Puts In A Ride To Remember For Maiden Grand Prix Win

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Hakim Danish scores a stunning wet Rookies victory in Aragón Race 2

Hakim Danish Scores A Stunning Wet Rookies Victory In Aragón Race 2A first and dominant Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup victory for Hakim Danish on a soaking wet Motorland Aragón made history.

A fall and no points for Cup leader Álvaro Carpe opened up the title chase. His nearest challenger Brian Uriarte finished 2nd and closed the points gap to just 13 with 2 races remaining next weekend in Misano

Rico Salmela put in a huge effort, fighting his way through the field to swap places several times with Uriarte at the final corner. He only lost out on the hunt for grip between the two KTMs on the drive for the line and finished 3rd.

Danish takes historic first Malaysian win in Rookies Cup
“I knew it had rained a lot in the night,” explained the 17-year-old in his second Cup season. “So when I woke up I prepared myself for a wet race and I was determined to be focused. I made 2 sighting laps and I already got confidence in the bike, I had the grip and a good feeling. So when I arrived on the starting grid I said to my mechanic, ‘OK maybe this is my time.’”

“When we started the race I tried as quickly as I could to pull away, to make a gap. I wanted to get away but I also wanted to be under control. In the first laps, I was under pressure, I could see that Brian was just 0.5 behind but I kept going and I did make a gap.”

“I kept my concentration and made sure that I kept momentum and focus and the lap times consistent. I think I did a really good job, I didn’t relax, I wanted as big a gap as I could.”

Uriarte happier with 2nd than 3rd
“Today was better than yesterday,” smiled the understated 16-year-old Spaniard. “I’m a bit happier. At the beginning I was catching Hakim in some corners, in others he took a bit of a gap on me. It was hard to follow Hakim but not impossible. I saw that going with him was taking a risk and I saw that I was 2 seconds ahead of the rest, from the 3rd guy so I honestly didn’t want to take a risk.”

“I saw some images on the screen that something had happened with Alvaro but I didn’t want to think about this. I was concentrating on riding my own race, if I wasn’t fighting for the championship I would be doing exactly the same, I was enjoying the race and doing the maximum in the conditions. It was a nice race today.”

Salmela spinning his way to 3rd
“I had to make many overtakes in the first laps because I started P11,” explained the 16-year-old Finn. “I got stuck early in the race with a few riders, the first few guys already escaped. But lap by lap I started to get a better feeling, I tried to put the pressure on Valentin, seemed like it worked.”

“I thought that I also had the pace to pass him anyway and go after Brian but he fell so I didn’t have to. Then the plan was not to go for Brian, he was quite far ahead but with 3 laps to go I had a really good feeling with the front, the rear started to slide a bit but it was OK and I could control it.”

“I saw that Brian was coming closer all the time and we had a good fight in the last corner, I tried my best but was just spinning the rear tyre on the exit and he passed me back so it was a pretty good race.”

Carpe still leads the Cup after P16 finish
“Not good today because I crashed,” stated the Spanish 17-year-old. “I picked up my bike and got going again, I broke my clutch lever, half was gone but I could still manage. I tried to push as much as I could, to pass as many riders as I could. But I finished 16th, near the points but not enough.”

“It was tricky conditions and I was not comfortable with my bike. I am still leading the points by 13 I think, in front of Brian and not so bad as it might have been.”

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Carpe’s cool Rookies Aragon win over Perrone and Uriarte

Carpe's Cool Rookies Aragon Win Over Perrone And Uriarte

Three wins in a row extend Álvaro Carpe’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup points lead to 33 as the Spanish 17-year-old continues his late-season charge.

Argentine 16-year-old Valentin Perrone almost passed him on the line, missing out by just 0.026 seconds after a thrilling battle on their KTMs. Third was Spain’s Brian Uriarte, just another 0.052 behind.

Uriarte is still second in the points table and crucially Perrone moves up to third in the title chase after Màximo Quiles scored zero points because of two falls.

The race was run in two parts following a Red Flag due to a fallen rider on the track though he was later found to be uninjured. The initial race was stopped after 4 laps, Part 2 ran for 5 laps and determined the overall result.

Carpe will not stop winning
“I feel that I managed the race very well, I led almost all the time, running a fast pace. It was fast enough so the three of us broke away from the rest. I looked back and saw it was just three of us and Rico was some distance behind us.”

“I knew that I had a very good plan and line for the back straight and the final corner so I was happy to lead on the last lap.”

“I am very happy that I have had this run of three wins. That means that tomorrow is my first possible match point. I have to stay calm and give 100%. I am not going to play just for points, I want to win because that is what I enjoy.”

Perrone hoped for a mistake

“In the beginning of the first part, I started just trying to be calm, running a bit slow. So I wouldn’t use all the tyre and like this, I would have something left for the end. So the Red Flag was perfect for this it shortened the race and I did have some tyre left at the end.”

“In the last lap the grip was not so bad in the last corner Carpe was super fast. My only chance was to stay behind him and hope he made a mistake so I could pass him out of the slipstream but he did it perfectly, my bike was moving around through the last corner and he made no mistake.”

Uriarte tried everything
“Well, it was tough but I managed to get the podium. I was pushing at the beginning so I was feeling confident and the tyre was giving me a lot of confidence. I was having a nice balance between the bike and me. The Red Flag didn’t help me because I was running my pace and after the stop, the tyre was destroyed, after the sighting lap I could feel it was finished.”

“Lucky, I was able to go with Alvaro and Valentin and get away from the others. I was struggling so much through the fast corners and I struggled to stay with the first two. The other two had managed to save the tyres a bit and I couldn’t catch them, it was close but no way to finish in front.”

Quiles slips to 4th in title chase
“I’m a bit angry but, well this is racing,” stated the emotional 16-year-old Spaniard after the race. He fell due to an incident with Hakim Danish and the Malaysian 17-year-old was given a ‘double long lap penalty due to irresponsible riding’.

“A bit disappointed because now it is a bit difficult to do top three but it’s possible so I will try my best tomorrow and see what happens,” he added after falling again on his own at the end of the race after restarting following the first incident.

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Marc Marquez serves up Saturday masterclass as Martin reclaims title lead

Marc Marquez Serves Up Saturday Masterclass As Martin Reclaims Title LeadThe #93 takes his first Tissot Sprint win ahead of Martin and Acosta as Bagnaia duels Quartararo for eighth on Saturday.

Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) is a Tissot Sprint winner! The #93 started from a pole position secured with the biggest gap in the dry since 2011, took the holeshot and never looked back on Saturday afternoon at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon. It’s the first Sprint win for the eight-time World Champion as he escaped Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) by nearly three seconds.

For Martin, however, a second-place finish puts him back in the Championship lead by four points as reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) had a tougher Sprint and came home ninth for a single point. Completing the podium behind Martin, rookie Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) converted second on the grid to third in the Sprint.

As the lights went out there was an immediate front row fracas for Bagnaia, with the reigning Champion snapping sideways off the line, getting bogged down and then getting close to Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™). Ahead, there were no such dramas for Marc Marquez as he took the holeshot and then got the hammer down, shadowed by Martin up from Row 2 and Acosta in third.Marc Marquez Serves Up Saturday Masterclass As Martin Reclaims Title Lead

Bagnaia was holding station in fourth initially, able to stay ahead of Alex Marquez, but the reigning Champion was making no inroads on the top three. Then he was wide at Turn 5 to drop back to sixth ahead of Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), before another few scrappy moments saw the South African get past him – and then the fight for sixth lit up.

Binder, Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) had their own throwdown, and Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) sliced past all of them to start making some space in fifth. Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) was next on the scene and it settled into Oliveira in fifth, Binder trying to hold off Bastianini and a flashback battle between Quartararo and Bagnaia.

Up ahead, Marc Marquez laid down the gauntlet ahead of the Grand Prix as his first Sprint win ups the hype even more. The Gresini Racing MotoGP™ rider has led every session of his weekend so far and if he wins on Sunday it will be his first victory since 2021, over 1000 days ago.

Marc Marquez Serves Up Saturday Masterclass As Martin Reclaims Title LeadMartin pulled out a gap on Acosta by the flag, and the rookie also managed to keep some fresh air ahead of Alex Marquez in fourth. Oliveira kept fifth, with Binder staying in P6 by just over a tenth over Bastianini.

Behind, it went to the wire in the Bagnaia vs Quartararo battle, with the Frenchman sending it a couple of times before managing to complete the pickpocket and sit the #1 up. Bagnaia then came under attack on the last lap from Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), but the #1 was able to answer on the cut back and cross the line for that final Sprint point in P9.

Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) crashed out early on at Turn 1 and nearly took Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) with him, but the returning Italian stayed upright. Further drama included a crash for Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) – rider ok – and one for Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), rider also ok but that adding a blip to the Frenchman’s otherwise stunning weekend at Aragon so far.

Join us again on Sunday for the Grand Prix race as Marc Marquez looks for a date with destiny – and everyone else looks to stop him 1043 days later.Marc Marquez Serves Up Saturday Masterclass As Martin Reclaims Title Lead

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Dixon takes first pole of the season as Garcia starts from P28

Dixon Takes First Pole Of The Season As Garcia Starts From P28Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) will start from pole for the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon as the British rider improved on his final lap to slam in a 1:51.636 and earn a 0.134s gap to rookie Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team).

It was a great session for the Brazilian, however, whose best intermediate class qualifying put him a mere 0.014s ahead of Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) rounding off a competitive front row ahead of Sunday.

Championship leader Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) and teammate Ai Ogura were were in Q1, with Ogura moving through to ultimately qualify P16 but Garcia suffering a crash at Turn 7 putting him P29. Penalties for others mean he’ll start P28

Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completed a fantastic quali in fourth place, his best yet in Moto2™. The rookie will start in front of Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team), who secured P5 after going through Q1. Albert Arenas (QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2™) was sixth but drops three positions with a grid penalty, promoting Sync SpeedUp’s Alonso Lopez to Row 2

Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Austria winner Celestino Vietti (Red Bull KTM Ajo) are next up ahead of Arenas. Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp) starts 11th

Tune in for the Moto2™ race on Sunday at 12:15 (UTC +2)!Dixon Takes First Pole Of The Season As Garcia Starts From P28

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Alonso hammers home advantage in qualifying

Alonso Hammers Home Advantage In QualifyingIt was an intense Saturday for the Moto3™ field at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon, with David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) continuing to impress, topping Practice 2 before storming to a phenomenal pole position.

The Colombian set a 1:58.059 to secure an incredible 0.433 advantage over Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo). P3 went the way of BOE Motorsports’ David Muñoz – unable to break into the 1:58 bracket as only Rueda got within a second of the polesitter.

Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing) lost time in the final sector but secures P4, lining up ahead of Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and SIC58 Squadra Corse’s Luca Lunetta.

Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) heads Row 3 ahead of Matteo Bertelle (Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team) and Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), who has fellow title frontrunner Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets-MSI) close behind as they look to limit the damage to Alonso

Tune in for Moto3™ at 11:00 (UTC+2) as Alonso looks to cash in his pace for another incredible 25 points.Alonso Hammers Home Advantage In Qualifying

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Marquez takes electrifying pole to pull clear of Acosta and Bagnaia as Martin crashes in Q2

Marquez Takes Electrifying Pole To Pull Clear Of Acosta And Bagnaia As Martin Crashes In Q2What’s eight tenths between rivals? The Gresini rider pulls out a stunning margin at MotorLand to make it the biggest gap in a dry qualifying session since 2011.

Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) stormed to pole position on Saturday morning at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon, setting a sensational 1:46.766 to pull a stunning 0.840s clear of the pack. It’s the largest pole margin in dry conditions since the 2011 Valencia Grand Prix, where it was 1.014s in favour of Casey Stoner at the front. Gauntlet thrown.

Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) will start second after battling through from Q1 and pinching P2 on his final lap in Q2, with the rookie placing just ahead of Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). The reigning Champion will start the Aragon GP from third on the grid, just ahead of his main title rival, Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing). The #89 was relegated to fourth after a crash on his first run forced him into recovery mode on his second exit.Marquez Takes Electrifying Pole To Pull Clear Of Acosta And Bagnaia As Martin Crashes In Q2

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2022 MotorLand winner Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) was on for a provisional place in Q2 until right at the end, with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) taking over on top ahead of Acosta to relegate the ‘Beast’. It then got one worse for Bastianini as Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) improved on his final dash too, taking third in Q1. Binder and Acosta moved through, but Bez pips the Beast to P13.

Marquez Takes Electrifying Pole To Pull Clear Of Acosta And Bagnaia As Martin Crashes In Q2Q2
As the fight for pole began, the early drama came from Martin and the early benchmark to beat from Marc Marquez. The #89 slid off at Turn 5 and found himself running back to the box to try and reset as the #93 at the top of the timesheets only continued to up the volume on the Jaws music.

The #93’s time would stand until the closing minutes, proving not only a benchmark but a ballpark no other rider could get near. It was then suddenly beaten, but by… Marc Marquez as he then managed to get down into the 1:46s.

The fight for the front row was not over yet, however, with Martin returning to the track and setting a strong time, just before Bagnaia and Acosta both improved on their final laps. The rookie and the reigning Champion relegated Martin to fourth, but it’s a solid starting position considering the tougher start to the Q2 session for the Championship contender.

Marquez Takes Electrifying Pole To Pull Clear Of Acosta And Bagnaia As Martin Crashes In Q2THE GRID
Behind the eight-time World Champion, the rookie and the reigning Champion, it’s Martin heading the resistance at the head of Row 2, but he has company too: Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) and Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) are fifth and sixth.

Binder didn’t quite capitalise on his place in Q2 as much as Acosta managed to, but the South African heads Row 3 in seventh in a solid position to launch an attack. The Austrian battalion turned the tables somewhat on Aprilia in the differing track conditions following overnight rain, with Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) the lead RS-GP in P8. Teammate Raul Fernandez is ninth, meanwhile the Aprilia Racing duo of Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales down in P11 and 12.

Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) continued to shine on Saturday after Friday saw him become the first Honda to get an automatic place in Q2 in 2024. He’ll line up tenth amongst the Aprilia armada.

It’s one thing to qualify on pole, it’s another to win the race. Or the Tissot Sprint. Marquez’ qualifying form looks like he could be on the brink of glory to bring one chapter of his career full circle, but if the sport was a time trial we couldn’t promise the best is still to come, but we’re sure we can.

Tune in for the first ever Sprint at MotorLand Aragon and then come back for more on Sunday as the #93 takes aim at Grand Prix glory 1043 days after he last tasted it.

SATURDAY
TISSOT SPRINT: 15:00 (UTC +2)
SUNDAY
GRAND PRIX: 14:00 (UTC +2)

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2025 Pre-Season Testing dates announced

2025 Pre-season Testing Dates AnnouncedPreparations for a new season of the world’s most exciting sport set to begin in November.

Following the announcement that the 2025 season opener will be the Thai GP in Buriram, MotoGP™ can now confirm the provisional pre-season testing calendar.

As ever, a one-day test for the MotoGP™ class will take place on the Tuesday following the 2024 Valencian Grand Prix at the same venue, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

Action will re-commence early in 2025 with the Shakedown Test, which gets underway at Sepang International Circuit from the 31st of January to the 2nd of February. This is for test riders, rookies and manufacturers in concession Rank D, who are also able to attend with their full-time riders.

The official Sepang Test will then take place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of February as the full 2025 grid makes its debut.

Finally, the paddock heads for Chang International Circuit for a two-day test on the 12th and 13th of February ahead of the season opener on the 28th of February to the 2nd of March.2025 Pre-season Testing Dates Announced

FULL DATES
Valencia Test: 19th November 2024
Shakedown Test: 31st January – 2nd February
Sepang Test: 5th February – 7th February
Buriram Test: 12th – 13th February

Stay tuned for more details on the full, provisional 2025 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar, which will be released by the FIM in the coming weeks, as well as more updates on team launches and events at the start of 2025.

Moto2™ and Moto3™ Pre-Season Testing
Testing for the Moto2™ and Moto3™ classes will take place in February 2025. There will be no Valencia Test for the intermediate and lightweight classes in November.

Valencia Moto3™ Test: 7th – 8th February
Valencia Moto2™ Test: 9th – 10th February
Jerez Moto2™ & Moto3™ Test: 18th – 20th February

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Carpe is the man – Another Rookies Pole in Aragon

Carpe Is The Man – Another Rookies Pole In Aragon
Alvaro Carpe, Red Bull rookies Cup, Aragon MotoGP 30 August 2024
When points leader Alvaro Carpe completed Free Practice 2 half a second quicker than anyone else, the 25 other KTM riders in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup knew what they were up against.

The 17-year-old who scored the double two weeks ago in Austria worked on his own in Qualifying. He was still 0.238 seconds quicker than 16-year-old Brian Uriarte in P2 with Màximo Quiles, also 16, completing the front row.

That is the same order that they stand in the points table with just 4 races remaining in the season. The second row of the grid features their closest challenger for the Cup, Argentine 16-year-old Valentin Perrone who qualified sixth.

Carpe cool and ready to place one hand on the Cup
“My feeling with the bike was perfect. I made a small front suspension change from FP2 to Qualifying which helped. I’m really happy because I did my time alone, here it is really difficult to do that, without the slipstream in the back straight. It was also windy and that also affected things in the uphill section, it was difficult to manage.”

“I was pushing alone, I know that I have a very good pace and I can do it alone. In FP2 I changed from the long gearing and changed to the shorter sprocket and used that for the Qualifying. I am still thinking which I will use for the race.”

“I feel I have improved quite a lot in the second half of the season,I have been training very hard. I started the year thinking about not taking too many chances, to not crash, not to push the limit too much. But now I have found another way, it worked in Austria and I am going to carry on like that, fastest in FP1, FP2 and Qualifying.”

Uriarte keen to regain the points lead he had before Austria
“Today I struggled a lot in Free Practice on the new asphalt,” admitted the Spaniard. Also, I was making some tests 2 days ago with a Moto3 bike that I felt was very different to this bike. It was a super big step to swap back to the Rookies bike this morning and also with the new asphalt I just had zero feeling. In the first session, I was super lost.”

“FP2 was quite a bit better and in this session, I used Rico as a reference and it helped me a lot. I found a nice pace but I think that there are still places to improve in the race. I have to think about where I can improve, perhaps a small change to the bike but nothing major.”

Quiles feels there is more to come
“The first row is nice,” enthused the Spaniard. I think in Quali I could do a better job because I was pushing but no one seemed to want to push with me. So I pushed, I did my best but the track lacks grip, the tyres slide really early so after the first few laps I felt that I couldn’t push.”

“I am happy though and looking forward to the race. I think the new asphalt causes a lot of wear and the last laps will be difficult, maybe turn and gas it.”

Perrone will push from the start
“P6 is not so bad, on the second row so that’s good. I am happy with the bike, it’s giving me a good feeling but the track is a bit slippery, a bit strange.”

“Tomorrow I will try to make a good start so that I can be second or third in the beginning. I don’t want Carpe to be able to get away. If I can do that then I will try to be calm through the race, be smart and do good things in the finals laps.”

For more info checkout our dedicated Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup News page Rookies Cup News

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Marquez lays down a marker at MotorLand, Aprilia on the chase

Marquez Lays Down A Marker At Motorland, Aprilia On The ChaseThe #93 makes it a first on Friday since 2021, Aprilia find some impressive form and Honda make it straight through to Q2 for the first time this season.

It was a stunning end to MotoGP™ Practice at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon, with high-speed action and thrills to close Friday’s action. At the end of the hour-long session, it was Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) who came out on top – setting a stunning new lap record. The #93 had the best start to a weekend since the 2021 Americas GP, topping both sessions. He ended the day ahead of Aprilia Racing duo Aleix Espargaro, who jumped to second, and teammate Maverick Viñales as the Noale factory also had plenty to write home about on Day 1.

There were plenty of stories which formed throughout the session, all bubbling up to a party of red sectors. Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) suffered from some issues early on, delaying valuable running for the #73. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) crashed at Turn 5, losing the front on entry. Moments after, Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) lost the front at Turn 16, with both riders soon making their way back to the pits.

There was further drama later in the session, with Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashing at Turn 16, bringing an early end to the Australian’s Friday with less than one minute to go. And the frenzy on the timesheets had already been underway for some time.

Aprilia led right until the final flying miracle from Marquez, with the #93 getting back on top right at the end. Still, Espargaro takes that P2 and Viñales is right on his heels, the latter the only rider seemingly able to challenge Marquez on the very last lap round. But not quite, as he slotted into third.

Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) took fourth after a busy session for the #89. Martin ends the day 0.578s adrift from the top, however, with Marquez two tenths clear just by himself and the Aprilia slotting into the gap. Alex Marquez recovered to P5 after a delayed start to the session, and he also did some running in tandem with the #93 side of the Gresini box.Marquez Lays Down A Marker At Motorland, Aprilia On The Chase

Taking sixth it’s Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, who is the sole Ducati Lenovo Team rider inside the top 10 after Enea Bastianini was unable to put together an uninterrupted lap due to late yellow flags. The #1 ended the session in front of Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing), making 2022 winner Bastianini the GP24 hungry for a boost up the order on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) made it a 2024 milestone day for Honda as work continues on getting back to the front of the pack. The Frenchman took eighth, becoming the first Honda to secure direct entry to Q2 in 2024. The final spots inside the top 10 were Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliveira, who made it all four RS-GPs in the top ten on a very positive day for Aprilia.

An action-packed Q1 awaits after a tough afternoon for the Pierer Mobility Group riders: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder and teammate Miller are now forced to battle it in Q1, as well as Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez. Both Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi were also outside the top 10, ahead of Bastianini. With just two spots up for grabs in Q2 once the Q1 runners head back out, it could get spicy.

Don’t miss a minute of a super Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, with qualifying just the beginning. Then it’s time for the first ever Tissot Sprint at the venue as the Gran Premio GoPro Aragon brings the world’s most exciting sport back to Teruel with a bang.

FP2: 10:10 (UTC +2)
Q1: 10:50
Q2: 11.15
Tissot Sprint: 15:00Marquez Lays Down A Marker At Motorland, Aprilia On The Chase

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Alonso edges out Rueda as Moto3 returns to MotorLand

Alonso Edges Out Rueda As Moto3 Returns To MotorlandDavid Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) took control on Day 1 in Aragon, with the #80 entering the low 1:57 bracket and finishing 0.210s ahead of his rivals – breaking the lap record in the process.

However, Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was charging hard behind, having a strong day and setting almost 15 laps across during Practice 1. The #99 was ahead of David Almansa (Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team), who had an equally impressive afternoon, rounding out the top three spots and finishing as the top Honda.

Dutchman Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) finished Friday in P4 but at a deficit of nearly eight tenths.

from fourth to P10, it’s split by hundredths, with Austria podium finisher David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) heading Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI), rookie Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing), Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse).

Austria podium finisher Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) will be one of the first looking to move forward on Saturday, ending Practice 1 in P14.

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Somkiat Chantra to become first Thai rider to join MotoGP

Somkiat Chantra To Become First Thai Rider To Join MotogpIDEMITSU Honda LCR is pleased to announce that Thai rider Somkiat Chantra will join the team in 2025.

In 2018, the IDEMITSU MotoGP project was born with a noble mission-to be the ultimate stepping stone for future champions. It serves as a beacon of hope for young Asian riders, providing them with the platform to grow and learn at the highest level, after participating in the Asian Talent Cup and other light categories on their road to MotoGP.

Today, we are thrilled to announce the next chapter of this solid journey. Thai rider Somkiat Chantra, a promising talent in the MotoGP world, will join forces with the IDEMITSU Honda LCR in 2025. This historic move marks Chantra as the first Thai rider to step into the MotoGP category, a momentous occasion for the sport.

IDEMITSU, Honda, and the LCR family would like to welcome Chantra, awaiting a fantastic future together.

Lucio Cecchinello, Team Principal
First, I would like to thank Takaaki Nakagami for his outstanding commitment during the past seven MotoGP seasons working together; we wish him the best in his next chapter with Honda. As for the future, alongside HRC, we believe that it’s time to welcome a great Asian talent such as Somkiat Chantra, as we think he deserves an opportunity at the highest level of the two-wheel competition. Through his years in Moto2, he’s shown potential and the skills to grow and become a strong rider in MotoGP. LCR and Honda will provide him with the best to support him over the different phases of this new project”.

Somkiat Chantra, IDEMITSU rider
“I’m excited to join the LCR team. Stepping into MotoGP has always been my dream, and I will finally make it true. I want to thank all the sponsors and people who have supported me from the beginning of my career until now. For the next season, I’m committed to learning, giving my maximum, and enjoying this new adventure. It will be difficult, but I will give my best.”

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MotoGP™ back at Brno from 2025 to 2029 inclusive

Motogp™ Back At Brno From 2025 To 2029 Inclusive

The classic track will welcome the return of the world’s most exciting sport from next season.

MotoGP™ is delighted to confirm a return to the iconic Automotodrom Brno. Recognised as an all-time classic for fans and riders alike, the Czech venue will welcome the world’s most exciting sport back for the next five seasons, from 2025 to 2029 inclusive.

The city of Brno has staged more than 50 Grands Prix since first hosting MotoGP™ in 1965, establishing itself as a true destination for fans of two wheels. Events were initially held on a street circuit in the area before the Automotodrom Brno debuted on the calendar in 1987, going on to host MotoGP™ every year until 2020 barring a one-year break in 1992.

Now, 2025 begins a new chapter in a long and illustrious history of racing in Brno as the Czech GP returns to the MotoGP™ calendar until 2029 inclusive.

Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic: “Motorcycle racing has a tradition at the Brno Masaryk Circuit dating back to the 1950s. MotoGP is a prestigious global event that brings tens of thousands of visitors to the Czech Republic, particularly to South Moravia, many of whom come from abroad. I am very pleased that we have managed to continue this tradition and that the MotoGP race will return to Brno after five years.”

Jan Šťovíček, President of Czech Republic Autoklub: “I always trusted MotoGP will return to Brno. All these years I was asked many times by riders, team officials, Dorna and FIM people what is happening there and when we will be back, because everybody loves Brno. This was made possible with the change of circuit owner, as the new owner decided to invest in development of this iconic facility. Big thanks to the Czech Government and Prime Minister Mr. Fiala, South Moravian Region and Governor Mr. Grolich, City of Brno and its Mayor Mrs. Vaňková, and the event partner Creditas Group!”

Karel Hubáček, Chairman of the Board, Automotodrom Brno: “I am pleased with the successful conclusion of negotiations, which is the result of the constructive approach of all parties involved. I would like to thank the Autoclub of the Czech Republic and Dorna Sports for their genuine support of the idea of bringing the Masaryk Circuit back onto the map of the most prestigious motorcycle championship. At the same time, I greatly appreciate the favorable stance taken by the government, the South Moravian Region, and the City of Brno. At this moment, we are fully focused on the next key phases of preparation to ensure that fans will have an exceptional experience.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports: “We’re delighted to be able to announce our return to Brno. It’s a classic, with a fantastic layout that has staged some really memorable moments in its long history in MotoGP. We’re really excited to return and stage more, with the Tissot Sprint every weekend and even more for fans to enjoy on site to get closer to their heroes than ever. We’ve seen the hillsides here packed with passion for our sport so many times – when it was the best-attended Grand Prix of the year on a number of occasions – and we’re very happy to bring MotoGP back to our fans in Czechia.”

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Carpe for the Cup in Aragon?

Carpe For The Cup In Aragon?

Four races packed into a nine-day period will decide the 2024 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. This week Motorland Aragon in Spain, next week Misano on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Ten races so far this year have produced five different winners and a points table where eight riders have a mathematical chance of taking the Cup as there are still 100 points to be won.

Realistically the battle is between four hungry teens, Álvaro Carpe (above), Brian Uriarte, Màximo Quiles and Valentin Perrone. All out to ride the wheels off their KTMs.

Uriarte looking to bounce back
Carpe’s superb domination in Austria two weeks ago gives the 17-year-old Spaniard a 24-point advantage over fellow countryman Brian Uriarte (below). 16-year-old Uriarte made his first significant mistake this year when he slid off battling for the lead in Race 2 at Spielberg but remounted to take 13th, his first finish outside the top six in his debut Rookies season.

Third in the title chase and 31 points behind Carpe is 16-year-old Spaniard Quiles. Two wins and consistent top-five finishes made him a major Cup favourite in his third season but missing Mugello put a big hole in his points haul.

More wins needed
Finishing every race in the top seven, including three podiums and three 4th places have put 16-year-old Argentine Perrone (below) 4th in his debut season but he needs to build on his single victory significantly to close the 36 points gap to Carpe.

Rico Salmela returns to the circuit that gave him his first Rookies Cup victory two years ago in his debut season. The 16-year-old Finn often races at the front but has yet to achieve victory number two. Some errors and rare technical issues have knocked his points score this year and he is 66 points off the Cup lead.

No more mistakes
Marco Morelli (below) has seen his fortunes swing even more wildly than Salmela this year, the 17-year-old Argentine started the year by winning Race 1 in Jerez but has had all sorts of dramas since. He was the fastest in Race 1 at Assen but slid off before remounting to 14th, then dominated Race 2 for his second Cup win in his second year.

He only lost victory in Spielberg on the run to the line and is quick enough to win any or all races in the last two rounds, which he needs to as he is 76 points behind Carpe.

More in the battle
While the focus is on winning the Cup and Carpe is the man on form with the points lead there are 25 other riders looking to improve. Veda Pratama (below) is just 15 but the Indonesian has been gaining pace all through his debut season and took the 3rd spot on the podium on Sunday in Austria after sliding out of a likely podium spot the day before.

He is 8th in the points table, with just the theoretical possibility of being able to gain the 100 points needed to take the Cup from Carpe and everyone else. 10 ahead is Hakim Danish and the Malaysian was having a great season with two podiums but he struggled in Assen and Spielberg. The 17-year-old should be back on track and battling at the front of the pack again in these last 4 races.

Broadcast
This weekend’s Rookies Cup races can be seen live on www.redbull.tv and on TV stations around the world.

Race 1 is at 16:10 CEST on Saturday and Race 2 is on Sunday at 08:45, the show starts 10 minutes before the race.

For more info checkout our dedicated Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup News page Rookies Cup News

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Fermin Aldeguer joins Team Gresini Racing MotoGP

Fermin Aldeguer Joins Team Gresini Racing MotogpFermin Aldeguer is the new standard bearer of Team Gresini Racing MotoGP for the next two seasons, with the Faenza-based team also extending their partnership with Ducati for 2026.

The partnership between Gresini Racing and Ducati Corse is tighter than ever, with the recent seasons that brought Bastianini and Marc Márquez to the official team, and Fabio Di Giannantonio scoring his maiden MotoGP win aboard a Desmosedici GP machine. It is now time for Fermín Aldeguer, who has been among the protagonists in the last two Moto2 season, to shine with the squad lead by Nadia Padovani, alongside Alex Márquez, who has already been confirmed for 2025 and 2026.

The (blue) eyes are now set on November 19th for the first official test…
Fermin Aldeguer Joins Team Gresini Racing MotogpTHE GRESINI-DUCATI PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED TO 2026

FERMIN ALDEGUER – GRESINI RACING MOTOGP RIDER
“I’m extremely happy to be joining the Gresini family; this is an incredible opportunity to make my MotoGP debut with the best bike on the grid and with a fantastic team that has had plenty of iconic riders. I hope to get to grips quickly with the GP24: we’ll need to approach it step by step, but I cannot wait for the first test of the new season in Valencia. I’d like to thank Nadia and Gigi for their trust, which will be repaid.”

NADIA PADOVANI GRESINI – TEAM OWNER GRESINI RACING
“Family spirit is the concept our team is based upon, and it applies to our whole world championship history. It’s a great pleasure for us to welcome one of the most promising young talents in the series and our goal will be to protect him and help him make his way to the type of results that distinguish us. He’ll be with us for the next two seasons and Ducati will also stay in our garage until at least 2026. We’ll doubly happy, so welcome to the team Fermín!”

LUIGI DALL’IGNA – DUCATI CORSE GENERAL MANAGER
“We’re very happy to extend our partnership with the Gresini family until 2026. The team led by Nadia Padovani has managed to achieve great goals in recent years while showing all its strength and professionalism. Team Gresini Racing also brought several riders – some of them very young – to winning ways. This is why we’re sure that this is the ideal squad to welcome Fermín Aldeguer and to accompany him in his MotoGP debut season. I’d like to thank once again Nadia and the whole Gresini family. Looking forward to more exciting times together!”

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