Month: May 2025

Johann Zarco’s Triumph at the French GP Propels Honda’s MotoGP 2026 Ambitions

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French Grand Prix winner Johann Zarco believes his victory at Le Mans will boost his chances of moving from LCR to the factory Honda team in MotoGP 2026. Despite his LCR boss expressing doubts, Zarco remains confident in his discussions with Honda. The recent win strengthens Zarco’s position and he is optimistic about his future with Honda. His success at Le Mans cements his status as a top rider for the Japanese manufacturer this season. Zarco’s victory was Honda’s first since Alex Rins’ triumph over two years ago, and if…

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Rebellious Racing: Fabio Quartararo Faces Consequences for Defying Team Orders in French GP

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Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo received a 10-minute suspension from the opening practice session of the British Grand Prix due to an incident at Le Mans. He was penalized for disobeying marshals’ orders after a crash during the French GP, and was fined €2,000 for the infraction. Despite crashing at his home race in France, Quartararo remained positive, having started on pole and led until his unfortunate crash. He acknowledged the challenging conditions and expressed satisfaction with his performance over the weekend at Le Mans. Quartararo commended the enthusiastic crowd…

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Revving Redemption: Hill and BMW Clinch Pole Position at BTCC Brands Hatch

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British Touring Car champion Jake Hill claimed pole position for the second round at Brands Hatch after a challenging start at Donington Park due to changes in car weights following the removal of hybrid. The West Surrey Racing BMWs made a strong comeback at Brands Hatch, with Hill narrowly beating team-mate Charles Rainford for his first BTCC pole position. Hill expressed his thrill and gratitude towards the team for providing him with a competitive car. Other notable performances in qualifying included Rainford on the front row in only his second…

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