Honda will have Aleix Espargaro as a wildcard rider at the British Grand Prix, marking the third consecutive MotoGP weekend with a wildcard rider. Espargaro, as a retired full-time rider turned Honda test rider, will be showcasing his skills at Silverstone with the RC213V in his hands. Following appearances at the Spanish and French Grands Prix, the 35-year-old noted that there is still work to be done, particularly with addressing a vibration issue that arises during races when pushing the bike to its limits. Despite Honda’s absence from the upcoming…
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Magnifique: French Grand Prix Shatters Attendance Records at MotoGP 2025
The 2025 French Grand Prix broke the all-time record for the most spectators at a MotoGP round, with 311,797 fans attending across the Le Mans weekend. Significant numbers were seen on each day, with 94,757 fans on Thursday and Friday, 96,637 on Saturday witnessing Fabio Quartararo claim pole, and 120,403 on Sunday as Johann Zarco secured a historic victory. Zarco’s win ended a drought for French riders at Le Mans, not seen since Georges Jolly triumphed in 1920, and marked the first home win since Jacques Collot in 1958. The…
BővebbenQuartararo Reigns Supreme: Le Mans Pole Position Thrills MotoGP Fans
Fabio Quartararo secured his second consecutive MotoGP pole position by outperforming Marc Marquez at Le Mans on Saturday morning, gearing up for a perfect home race weekend. Yamaha rider Quartararo triumphed over the factory Ducati in Q2, echoing his Jerez success. Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati claimed the third starting position, while Francesco Bagnaia settled for sixth on the second factory Ducati. An eventful Q1 session saw Ai Ogura’s Aprilia causing a brief interruption, with Johann Zarco eventually rising to the top, securing a spot in Q2 alongside Raul Fernandez.…
BővebbenCarson Hocevar and Ryan Preece Engage in Constructive Dialogue Following Texas Incident
Carson Hocevar and Ryan Preece both faced disappointment and frustration in Texas despite starting strong. Hocevar took the pole position for the first time in his career, while Preece steadily moved up during the race. Unfortunately, a caution during green-flag pit stops shuffled their positions late in the race, putting them off track. Ultimately, they ended up in the middle of the pack and had a collision on Lap 238. This incident led to a heated exchange, with Preece expressing his anger towards Hocevar’s aggressive driving style. However, they later…
BővebbenStrategically Savvy: The Key to Fabio Quartararo’s Victory at the French GP
Fabio Quartararo acknowledges the challenge of converting pole position into victory at the French Grand Prix and emphasizes the need to be strategic due to tyre durability issues and potential weather changes on Sunday. Quartararo plans to race with a hard front and medium rear tyre combination to address the soft tyre longevity problem faced during the sprint race. Despite the Yamaha’s performance gap compared to Ducatis, Quartararo remains positive about his fourth-place finish in the sprint and appreciates his team’s progress since the beginning of the season. He finds…
BővebbenAlex Palou’s Meteoric Rise: Embracing the Ephemeral Nature of IndyCar Success
Alex Palou’s impressive performance in the 2025 IndyCar season has solidified his lead in the standings as the Soniso Grand Prix approaches at Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Despite starting in eighth place at St. Pete, Palou secured a victory and carried that momentum in subsequent races, showcasing historic racing standards. His recent dominance was evident at the Streets of St. Petersburg and The Thermal Club, where he claimed victories, and at Barber Motorsports Park, where he led 81 of 90 laps, securing his 14th IndyCar Series win. Palou maintains…
BővebbenRising Star Layne Riggs Stripped of Runner-Up Finish in Controversial Kansas Truck Race Disqualification
Layne Riggs finished second in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway on Saturday, matching his best result this year with an impressive charge through the field. He battled Carson Hocevar for the win, but Hocevar held on for victory. Riggs’ No. 34 truck failed post-race inspection, leading to his disqualification and loss of points. The disqualification was due to a violation of rule 14.4.9.A.3 regarding the material and sealing of the bed cover. This incident is part of several issues seen in post-race inspections this year in NASCAR…
BővebbenRacing Rivalry: Kyle Larson Crushes Competition to Snatch Pole Position from Chris Buescher at Kansas NASCAR Cup Race
Kyle Larson clinched his 22nd career pole position at Kansas, marking his first pole of the 2025 season and his first at the Kansas track. The competition for the pole position came down to the wire between Larson and Chris Buescher, reminiscent of their close race last spring in Kansas. Larson’s pole lap narrowly edged out Buescher by 0.056 seconds, securing the front row start for the race. Despite the tight competition, Larson expressed his happiness and pride in his team, noting the improved pace and performance of his car…
BővebbenBreathtaking Victory: AF Corse Ferrari Dominates Spa 6 Hours in Intense Flag-to-Flag Battle
“Ferrari secured their third consecutive victory in this season’s World Endurance Championship at the Spa 6 Hours, with James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi, and Alessandro Pier Guidi emerging as the winning trio. The intense race saw the second Ferrari claiming a strong position after a safety car period, ultimately overtaking its sister car for the lead. Despite the stiff competition from Alpine, BMW, and Peugeot, Ferrari managed to maintain a dominant performance throughout the race. The strategic decisions diverged for the two Ferraris in the final hour, with Pier Guidi opting…
BővebbenDucati’s Victory at Le Mans Poised to Make Motorsport History by Toppling Honda’s Reign
The Le Mans Bugatti circuit has been dominated by Ducati Desmosedicis since Danilo Petrucci’s victory in 2020, with wins being a collective team effort. Petrucci and Jack Miller won on official factory bikes, while independent Ducati riders took turns winning subsequent races at Le Mans. Gresini, VR46, and Pramac each secured victories at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe in the following years. Enea Bastianini, Marco Bezzecchi, and Jorge Martin were the independent riders who triumphed at Le Mans, showcasing their talent and skills on the Ducati machines. The factory…
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