MotoGP

You’re not interested enough in social media to follow several hundred drivers, team managers, technicians and teams, but you don’t like to miss any of the little stories that animate MotoGP, the World SBK and the other categories? This daily column is made for you, early in the morning, to start the day well while waiting for more substantial but sometimes…

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shown interest in purchasing a team in MotoGP, claims Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei. It was announced in April that Liberty would acquire 86% of the shares of Dorna Sports, the Spanish company which has owned MotoGP since 1992. The deal was valued at $4.2billion, with the remaining stake staying with MotoGP…

There are early fireworks in Misano as the Championship top two went wheel-to-wheel for the lead while the GASGAS Tech3 rookie lost some aero  read more www.motogp.com

Arc Vehicle – not to be confused with Arch Motorcycles founded by Keanu Reeves – once offered luxury electric motorcycles but shut down in March. However, it may now be poised for a revival. In its four years of operation, the small British manufacturer delivered only 11 units of its Vector model, finding itself in a precarious financial position. Despite…

Marc Marquez went back-to-back in the most recent double header, but what about some of the action further down the field?  read more www.motogp.com

Changes in regulations are almost always a source of conflict between manufacturers in the MotoGP. This is logical, because each defends its own interests based on the situation it faces at a given time. Next week, at the start of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the Grand Prix Commission plans to approve the introduction of the engine freeze, a measure…

MotoGP™ is thrilling to watch as riders reach incredible speeds, but it’s equally spectacular when the action is slowed down!  read more www.motogp.com

Motorcycles that can be used off-road are expected to change the way the motorcycle market operates by bringing together sustainability and performance. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) extends beyond cars to motorcycles as technology advances and concern about the environment grows. This article will look into the changing world of off-road electric motorcycles, highlighting trends, developments in technology, and…

Brad Binder tested the new experimental RC16 for the first time in Misano, while Pedro Acosta stepped up his responsibilities with the factory  read more www.motogp.com

MotoGP will implement a new race radio communication system between race director and riders from the 2025 season, Autosport can reveal. A meeting was convened by Dorna last Thursday at Misano, where the series’ promoter informed the teams about its decision to introduce radio communication in MotoGP. The system will be introduced in phases and initially only the race director…

The Italian has already stepped in to replace Cal Crutchlow to help the Iwata factory develop the M1, and there may be further invitations extended  read more www.motogp.com

Honda Two Wheelers is gearing up to make significant strides in the Indian market with the anticipated launch of its first electric vehicle (EV) by 2025. As the EV market gains momentum, Honda is poised to unveil its electric scooter during the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo. Additionally, the company is set to introduce a flex-fuel motorcycle this fiscal year, reflecting…

Since 1999, BMW M has provided the fleet of high-performance safety cars for motorcycle racing’s premier class as the “Official Car of MotoGP™.” The latest highlight in this fleet, the BMW M5 MotoGP™ Safety Car, will debut this weekend at the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. “This special livery is derived from the…

Yamaha’s development of a new V4 engine for its MotoGP bike is in an advanced state, Autosport has learned. Yamaha has not publicly acknowledged that it is working on a change to its engine concept, which currently consists of an inline four-cylinder unit. The only references in this regard have been the very vague answers given by team riders Fabio…

It wasn’t just about the times though as team worked hard to eke out improvements on their packages for 2024 and beyond  read more www.motogp.com

Electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy is set to launch its first electric motorcycle. With this, it will directly compete with its arch rival Ola Electric. “We plan to manufacture our new scooter and motorcycle platforms at Factory 3.0, with a phased expansion plan, to ensure efficient capital utilisation,” said Ather in its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). In June, the…

MotoGP Test Results       More, from a press release issued by Dorna: Bagnaia top, KTM and Yamaha on the chase at the Misano Test MotoGP™ gets back down to business on Monday, with plenty to see in pitlane   Francesco Bagnaia (1). Photo courtesy Dorna.   Monday, 09 September 2024 The Misano MotoGP™ Official Test has concluded and it’s a familiar…

The 2024 MotoGP season is tipping into the final third of the calendar, but there is a school of opinion that the 2025 championship is already decided. When Ducati opted for Marc Marquez’s services for the next two seasons, ahead of pace-setter Jorge Martin, and paired him with double title holder Francesco Bagnaia it tantalisingly created another dream team: arguably…

There were some very positive noises coming out of the Iwata factory camp as they continue to develop a more competitive M1  read more www.motogp.com