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Acosta stars, crazy aero - What we learned from MotoGP shakedown https://lnkd.in/eANvTGz3 The first major track action of the 2024 MotoGP season has come a little earlier this year - thanks to new concession rules that allowed for the three-day Sepang shakedown to be attended not just by factory test riders and rookies, but the actual race teams of struggling manufacturers Honda and Yamaha. And while the Malaysian outing was largely closed off to the media and with riders mostly (more on that later) not speaking about their experiences until the main three-day test early next week, there was still plenty to notice from trackside - and from the timing screens. Without the full grid, it’s of course still hard to piece together too much of what the season will look like - but that doesn't mean that there weren't still some interesting things on show. We always knew that rookie sensation Pedro Acosta was going to get on pace in MotoGP, given his remarkable progression through the ranks of Moto2 and Moto3 over the course of only three seasons. Ending the final day of the test fastest overall, he was only a tenth of a second away from the qualifying time set by top KTM racer Brad Binder at October’s race. Among the most noticeable things on show was KTM’s continuing aero push - and the lengths to which it's gone in hiding its various developments. Designed with the full might of partner Red Bull's F1 aero team, it’s quite obvious that there’s been an injection of new thinking (...).

Austin MotoGP 2024 - The ups and downs, winners and losers of Austin MotoGP 2024 at the Circuit of the Americas. Read more at the SBI FEED. #sbination

All the MotoGP liveries for British GP - and what they reference https://lnkd.in/eWVekhCq MotoGP teams have unveiled an array of 12 special liveries that will contest the series' throwback-themed British Grand Prix, celebrating the championship's 75-year anniversary. There are only 11 teams on the current MotoGP grid, but LCR runs split liveries due to one entry being backed by Castrol and another by Idemitsu - so has likewise prepared two different colour schemes for the Silverstone race. The key word there is 'race', singular, as - as is usually the practice in MotoGP versus other championships - bikes usually only run in special colour schemes on the final day of the race weekend, and this is again expected to be the case here. Here are the liveries in current championship order, and what the inspiration behind them is (...).

Formula1 Vs MotoGP. A Team Oriented versus a Star Oriented championship.   In search of the formula for success.   Formula 1 and MotoGP represent the best of motorsport on 2 and 4 wheels. With 24 and 21 race weekends respectively, the two championships are a traveling promotional platform that over the course of 10 months touch some of the world’s most important markets. There are no other leagues comparable in geographical impact and frequency of events. Only the Olympics and World Cup enjoy the same prestige but the frequency is four years while the Champions Cup is a European phenomenon. What are the main differences between the two championships? The show. The two championships are profoundly different, offering a show at the antipodes in terms of the nature of the vehicles, the length of the races, and the simplicity (or complication in the case of F1) of the racing. The 45 minutes duration of MotoGP is ideal for keeping the audience’s attention high. The number and quality of overtakes ensure high tension at each event. The introduction of the sprint race on Saturday further enhanced these features by making MotoGP, if possible, even more engaging by producing content-rich weekends making the most of a potentially less interesting day. But there is more. And what is going to happen in the coming years…Aerodynamics in MotoGP and Tire Changes in Formula 1, are we really sure we need them? 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef4qUgsd #MotoGP #Formula1 #professionals

Yes, this may be one of the worst-kept secrets in the 2023 MotoGP season, but the bombshell has finally dropped. Six-time premier class champion Marc Marquez and Repsol Honda have mutually decided to part ways at the end of this season, with a year still remaining on their four-year contract. This marks an end to a titanic partnership spanning 11 years, with Marquez achieving six premier class titles, 59 wins, 101 podiums and 64 pole positions with the factory Honda squad. Now the question is, where does Marc Marquez go? Reports suggest he could be joining his brother Alex Marquez in Gresini Racing onboard a Ducati, which makes for a tantalising prospect ahead of the 2024 season. Where do you think Marc Marquez will head to in 2024? Comment below! . . . #motogp #hondaracing #marcmarquez #marquez93 #hondamotogp #repsolhonda #motogp2023 #ridermarket #motorsports #racing #twowheelerracing #turbocharged #TeamTurbo #turbochargedmagazine #instaturbocharged

𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 5.380 kilometres / 3.343 miles 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗵: 12 metres 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 6 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 10 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 1.068 kilometres / 0.664 miles 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱: 2004 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 1m 51.762s (173.2km/h) Luca Marini (Ducati, 2023) 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗽: 1m 52.978s (171.4 km/h) Enea Bastianini (Ducati, 2023) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: Jorge Martín (Ducati) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati) Constructed in just over a year at a cost of $58 million for the inaugural MotoGP™ event in 2004. Designed primarily with motorcycling in mind, featuring a flowing 5.4km layout popular with riders. Became the largest lit venue in the world in 2008 with permanent outdoor lighting for night races. Hosted MotoGP's first night race in 2008, won by Casey Stoner on a Ducati. Hosted the MotoGP season opener for 13 consecutive years from 2007 to 2019. Daytime races experienced track temperatures over 45°C, motivating the switch to night events. In 2009, rain postponed the MotoGP race to Monday, showcasing the circuit's unexpected weather challenges. Features alcohol-free cava for the podium ceremony, respecting Qatar's Muslim majority. Noted as one of the circuits with the greatest fuel consumption in the season. Extensive lighting installed without creating glare for spectators or riders and minimizing shadows. The strong braking into turn 1 or the high speed turn 13 are highlights of this track. Lusail International Circuit #LusailCircuit #LusailCircuitSportsClub #LCSC #MotoGP #MotoGP2024 #MotoGP75 #QatarGP #Lusail #Qatar #LusailInternationalCircuit

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Alex Marquez triumphed in a breathtaking 2023 Malaysian MotoGP™ Sprint race, outpacing Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia in a stunning display of skill and strategy. This marked his second Sprint victory of the season, following an impressive performance in wet conditions at Silverstone. The race was a rollercoaster of action and tactics, with reigning champion Bagnaia initially leading but ultimately struggling with pace, finishing ahead of Enea Bastianini and Brad Binder. The early stages saw an intense battle, with Marquez swiftly moving up from the second row, overtaking Martin and then Bastianini. The pivotal moment came on lap 6, when Marquez executed a masterful move to take the lead from Bagnaia, eventually winning by a comfortable 1.5-second margin. Martin capitalized on Bagnaia's difficulties, reducing his title lead to just 11 points. KTM AG riders Binder and Jack Miller followed closely, with Aprilia Official’s new cooling solution making its debut under the challenging conditions. In a day of mixed fortunes, Maverick Vinales finished tenth, ahead of the top Yamaha ridden by Franco Morbidelli, while Fabio Quartararo faced a challenging race, plummeting from 8th to 19th. Marc Marquez, starting from 20th, experienced a fall, adding to the season's challenges. This race reshapes the championship landscape, setting up an exhilarating full-length Grand Prix on Sunday. Stay tuned for more thrilling MotoGP action! 🏁 #MotoGP2023 #SepangGP #AlexMarquez #MarquezVictory #MotorcycleRacing #DucatiDominance #RacingThrill #MotoGPSprintRace #469Motorsports

Putting the rest of the MotoGP puzzle together. In what has been undoubtedly the most manic rider market in perhaps even the history of MotoGP, there are still a handful of spots left to fill. These seats are namely at Trackhouse Aprilia, LCR Honda and Pramac (who make the switch to Yamaha). Though it is yet to be officially, announced, Fermin Aledguir is a Gresini rider in all but confirmation. While Miguel Oliveira seems to be the odds-on bet for the lead seat at Pramac, there isn’t a clear indicator of who will partner the Portuguese rider. It was speculated that either Alonso Lopez or Sergio Garcia could make the step up from Moto2. Both riders have had strong Moto2 campaigns thus far. There have been flashes of brilliance from Lopez, whilst Garcia has been the dark horse of Moto2 this year, the Spaniard currently a top the Moto2 standings. However, it has been reported by Motorsport.com’s Dutch site that the title sponsor of Pramac, Prima, wants neither Lopez nor Garcia on their bikes next season. This is reportedly due to the company wanting an Italian rider to fill at least one of the vacant spots. Tony Arbolino’s name has been thrown into the ring as a potential candidate for stepping onto the satellite Yamaha next year. Despite a difficult season, that has yielded the best of a 6th thus far, the Italian may have to find an increase in form to get his name on the dotted line. Another struggling rider in potential contention for the second Pramac seat is Jack Miller. The four-time race winner has had a bruising second season in orange, so much so that he was dropped in favour of rookie Acosta before the midway point of the year. Though Miller had previously stated that he hadn’t had a single offer, it was rumoured that Ducati had offered him Alvaro Bautista’s World Superbike seat. With still no confirmation of plans for next year from Bautista, a return to red could be an option for the Australian. Remy Gardner has also been linked to moving into the Pramac outfit, in what would be a return to the GP paddock. The Australian has been looking like the strongest Yamaha rider in World Superbikes this season, stepping onto the podium back in Assen. Gardner has made two GP appearances already this season, filling in for Alex Rins in Germany before taking over an injured Cal Crutchlow’s spot at the British GP. So, with at least some experience of the M1, Gardner could be a solid option for a second rider. It’s not just Pramac that has a spot that needs filling, as Trackhouse Aprilia are still searching for a rider to partner Raul Fernandez next season. After a pretty stellar start to his campaign, the smart money would have been on American Joe Roberts, seeing that it is an American-owned team...... https://lnkd.in/emetN2r8

🏁 Witnessed a stellar start to the MotoGP 2024 season with Jorge Martin dominating the Qatar Sprint from pole to victory at Prima Pramac Racing! 🏆🚀 Impressive defensive play by Martin fending off Brad Binder in second, while Aleix Espargaro secured the podium in third. 🥈🥉 Notable performances include Marc Marquez, who showcased his prowess in an admirable debut for Gresini Racing, finishing in fifth. Rising star Pedro Acosta secured the eighth spot, promising more excitement ahead! Ducati Pramac and Aprilia showcased their strategic prowess, utilizing the Sprint filter for an added edge in the competition. 🚦💨 Anticipating more thrilling moments and triumphs as the MotoGP season unfolds! 🏍️🌟 #MotoGP2024 #JorgeMartin #PramacRacing #Ducati #Aprilia #SprintRace 🏁 #motogpqatar #motogpindo #motogpzone #motogpgirls #motogpmalaysia #motogpargentina #motogpdoha #motogpbuzz #motogpsepang #motogplovers #motogpmania #motogpnews #motogprider #motogplegend #motogpfans #motogpindonesia #motogp2021 #motogp