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MotoGP™ sensation Jorge Martin points out the key area for Ducati Motor Holding’s 2024 model improvement: front locking. ❝I think we're struggling quite a lot comparing to the other brands in terms of front locking. I think we are used to it, but it's not easy to ride when the front is locked in every corner.❞ ❝I feel like this year my biggest step was in managing this front lock, but I think it’s the point where we have to improve and to make a much more stable bike in braking.❞ ❝Pecco did an amazing first part of the season. I did an amazing second part, I think,❞ Martin said. ❝We [finished the season] as the strongest, but we weren't at the beginning of the season, so that's why we arrived behind❞ ❝But I think that being a satellite team, what we are doing is amazing, and hopefully next season also we are going to start in this form and will arrive in a different situation at the end of the year.❞ ❝I don't know what more I can do to show my potential,❞ Martin said of his rumoured factory team chances in the closing stages of last year’s world championship. ❝I mean, making more than this is quite complicated: [Fighting for the MotoGP title] down to the last race, finishing second.❞ #MotoGP #JorgeMartin #Ducati2024 #MotorcycleRacing #PramacRacing #FrontLockingChallenge #RacingNews #469Motorsports

Marquez's benchmarks: 5 seismic moves by MotoGP icons ranked https://lnkd.in/e7Xuz33W MotoGP's 'aliens' era is more or less over, but one of those aliens remains - and for 2024 he cooked up exactly the kind of move that the premier class had been a little starved of. A proven superstar pushing his chips in on a gamble that not only can alter the entire competitive landscape, but should do so, is always special. And when it comes to MotoGP, its modern era has been punctuated by those kinds of moves every half-decade or so. Marc Marquez swapping his Honda for a Gresini-run year-old Ducati is the latest example. For it to be the greatest, it has to surpass the five team switches below - a task ranging from a virtual given for the earlier entries to being almost mission impossible when it comes to the saga in the number one spot.

Rossi: The Undisputed GOAT of MotoGP? Join Max, Chris, and Andy as they discuss whether Valentino Rossi deserves the title of the Greatest of All Time in MotoGP. Learn about Rossi's branding, helmet designs, and his impact on AGV. Dive into the past and present of MotoGP racing and share your thoughts in the comments. #ValentinoRossi #MotoGP #GOAT #MotorcycleRacing #AGV #HelmetDesigns #RacingLegends #MotoGPDiscussion #GreatestOfAllTime #RacingCommunity

The unnerving new image of MotoGP's 'F1-ification' https://lnkd.in/e49DXS_H The opening day of full-grid MotoGP 2024 pre-season testing at Sepang served up perhaps the defining image so far of the series' aero revolution - and it wasn't to do with any of the actual designs. The three-day shakedown at the same track that had preceded the test had already showcased many of the latest aero developments - whether they be revised front wing profiles hidden away by camo liveries to prevent rivals from getting a good gauge on the dimensions, increasingly intricate side structures or extensive modifications to the seat unit. All of these, though, have largely been iterations on ongoing MotoGP design trends, more globally meaningful as a mass than as individual components. But it was the sight of a 2024 Aprilia RS-GP taken through the corner at considerable lean angle by Miguel Oliveira with an array of pitot tubes attached at the seat that was really striking. No, it is not some sort of new clandestine technology - and if you happen to tune in to pre-season testing for MotoGP's four-wheeled counterpart Formula 1, it will take you virtually no time to see a car carrying the kind of 'aero rake' pitot tube array that makes what Oliveira ran today seem positively quaint. But what is an incredibly normal sight on an F1 car now feels so truly alien on a MotoGP bike - and while there's certainly a limitation to how many aero sensors can be fitted on a bike given its relative dimensional movements compared to the planted F1 car, clearly Aprilia has seen a benefit. And, on the one hand, the team deserved to be lauded. It is not surprising that Aprilia has felt compelled to run an aero rake on its bike because, alongside Ducati, it's been firmly at the front of everything aero in MotoGP in recent years, and its commitment to technological innovation has paid off big-time on track, helping turn it from something of a MotoGP laughing stock to a bold and brave racing operation with a desirable product for prospective riders. On the other hand... well, look at it. Look at that absolute monstrosity (...).

Eight reasons MotoGP will be even better in 2024 https://lnkd.in/eyiaskAW MotoGP 2023 had its flaws, but it grew into the championship’s greatest title fight in years as Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin’s battle ebbed and flowed through twist after twist in the final three months of the season. And it was equally good value off-track too, thanks to Marc Marquez and the machinations over his future. OK, I can hear the sceptical voices as I type. Some of the loudest probably come from my colleagues on The Race MotoGP Podcast, where I’m happy to be the Tigger to my fellow pundits’ Eeyores at times. Yes, there is the possibility that once back on a competitive bike Marc Marquez will reveal that everyone who's won titles during his compromised years was just an inferior pretender. Yes, Ducati may still be near-unbeatable. Yes, the season is punishingly long, especially with sprints added, and the injury rate last year was unacceptable and couldn’t be shrugged off as a coincidence. Yes, the tyre pressure rule situation risks causing farces. Yes, it’s a huge shame that ‘dirty air’ is invading even motorbike racing and aero has been allowed to get out of control. I get all that. MotoGP 2024 will be flawed, too. But here are eight reasons why it’s also going to be even better than a 2023 season that will still be remembered as a classic (...).

Each week brings in a piece of the MotoGP Mercato puzzle. Marc Marquez (currently Gresini Racing ) has been officially announced today to be Pecco Bagnaia’s team mate at Ducati Motor Holding Lenovo for 2025 and 2026 seasons. Enea Bastianini (currently Ducati Motor Holding Lenovo ) is said to move to KTM Bike Industries who are wanting to put 4 orange bikes on the track next season. The market moves and with it the intricacies of the sponsors contracts. Between personal sponsors, team sponsors, factory sponsors, there must be a piece of the cake for everyone but it is sure giving some extra work to get around! Who will be the next pilot to be officially announced for next season? #motogp #motogpmercato #motogpchampionship #mercato #sponsors #sponsoring #partnerships #moto #pilots #marquez #bagnaia

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In the high-speed world of MotoGP™, Alex Marquez shares his confidence in his brother Marc Marquez's ability to adapt to Ducati and his anticipation for the upcoming season. Alex begins with firm belief in Marc's capabilities: “I don’t have any doubts that [Marc Marquez] will achieve the level because he already showed it,” showing unwavering confidence in his brother's prowess on the track. However, he notes the challenges ahead, especially with Ducati's experienced riders: “Of course, he needs to take care at the beginning of the season because there are a lot of Ducati Motor Holding riders with more experience than him with this bike." This realistic take acknowledges the learning curve Marc faces with his new team. Alex advises a strategic approach: “He can be a bit stronger, see if he can score good points in the first few races and make a season stepping forward, then he’ll be in the fight." It's about building momentum and adapting as the season progresses. But Alex also tempers expectations: “But it’s too early at the moment to have any expectations.” This cautious optimism reflects the unpredictability of racing. Looking ahead to the pre-season, Alex says, “In the pre-season he will see what he needs to improve more, if he struggles or not, if the strong points he had on last year’s bike [Honda] are also useful in this bike [Ducati]…” This period will be crucial for Marc to adjust and find his edge. Alex concludes with respect and anticipation: “For sure, he’ll be fast and will put the rest of us in difficulties. Anyway, it will be great to see how far he is going with this new bike.” The Marquez brothers continue to shape the MotoGP landscape, and the upcoming season promises more thrilling moments on the track! 🏁🏍️💨 #AlexMarquez #MarcMarquez #MotoGP #Ducati #GresiniRacing #RacingBrothers #NewChallenges #MotorcycleRacing #Brothers #MM93 #AM73 #469Motorsports

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