Francesco Bagnaia, currently overshadowed by Marc Marquez in 2025, addresses speculations of him switching to Yamaha amidst his uncertain future at Ducati. Despite rumors, Bagnaia emphasizes his commitment to Ducati as he is bound by a contract until 2026 and has no intention of leaving. Facing challenges in preparation for the Aragon Grand Prix, Bagnaia struggles with his performance on track and tries various solutions, including adjusting his riding style to address braking issues. Despite difficulties, Bagnaia remains determined to overcome obstacles and improve his performance with Ducati. Tovább a…
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A Rising Star Steps Up: Corey Heim Makes Unforeseen ARCA Debut in Place of Jake Finch
On Friday, it was announced that Jake Finch would not be competing in the upcoming ARCA race at Michigan due to his health issues. Corey Heim, another Toyota driver, has been selected to replace Finch in the No. 25 car for the race. Finch, a part-time driver, was supposed to make his third start of the ARCA season at Michigan. Heim, who leads the Truck Series championship standings driving the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota, will step in for him. Although Heim lacks recent ARCA experience, he has an impressive…
BővebbenFrancesco Bagnaia Takes a Stand Against Fabricated Rumors: Clarifying Fake Posts in Blue Leathers
Francesco Bagnaia addressed speculation linking him to Yamaha, affirming his commitment to Ducati until 2026 due to a signed contract. Despite facing challenges on track during the Aragon Grand Prix weekend, Bagnaia remained determined to find solutions and adapt his riding style to the Ducati’s issues, particularly with braking. The rider acknowledged the difficulties he was encountering, such as front tire lock-ups, prompting him to explore alternative approaches in search of improvement. Despite the hurdles, Bagnaia’s loyalty to Ducati and perseverance in problem-solving demonstrated his resolve to overcome the current…
BővebbenThe Future of 23XI and Front Row Motorsports: Navigating the Open Team Path Without Charters
Thursday’s news revealed the U.S. Court of Appeals intends to overturn the preliminary injunction allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race with charters while suing NASCAR over the 2025 Charter Agreement. If unopposed, the ruling takes effect on June 26th, resulting in both teams losing their charters before the Atlanta race weekend, impacting their finances and contracts with sponsors and drivers. Without charters, Open teams face challenges with grid spots, income disparities, and reliance on sponsorship, potentially operating in the red like struggling chartered teams. Nonetheless, losing charters…
BővebbenStruggle and Resilience: Fabio Quartararo Battles Adversity in Aragon MotoGP
The Aragon track’s low-grip surface highlighted the shortcomings of Yamaha’s YZR-M1 machine, leading to a challenging day for Fabio Quartararo and the Japanese manufacturer. Quartararo’s Yamaha machine struggled with grip issues, snapping and jumping out of corners during Friday practice, being notably slower than other bikes through the speed trap. Despite a good setup, Quartararo faced difficulties due to unpredictable changes in the bike’s behavior when changing tires, making it hard to maintain control in corners. Both Quartararo and team director Massimo Meregalli were disappointed with the rear grip problem…
BővebbenWhy flexi-wing tests didn’t prove to be F1’s “magic bullet”
The Formula 1 flexi-wing controversy has been ongoing for months and recently saw new deflection tests applied during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, which resulted in minimal impact. These tests imposed stricter limits on the amount of flex allowed in the front wings, following an earlier crackdown on aero-elasticity in rear wings this season. Red Bull had advocated for these tests, believing McLaren benefitted from exploiting aero-elasticity. However, the performance spread between teams remained largely unaffected. The new test mandated a 10mm deflection limit when 1,000 Newtons of force were…
BővebbenWatch: Can Gresini’s Alex Marquez be a MotoGP world champion?
In an exclusive interview with MotoGP team manager Michele Masini from Gresini Racing, Motorsport.com explores the potential for Alex Marquez to become a MotoGP World Champion. Masini reflects on his years of experience with the Italian team and discusses Nadia Padovani’s role in carrying on Fausto Gresini’s legacy. The interview also touches on the excitement of seeing the Marquez brothers competing on Ducati bikes at the forefront of the MotoGP grid. Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenHyundai Shines at Rally Sardinia While M-Sport Endures a Triple Nightmare Retirement
Hyundai took the lead at Rally Sardinia with Adrien Fourmaux leading teammate Thierry Neuville and Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, while Ott Tanak closely followed in fourth. Fourmaux’s strong performance in stage three propelled him to the front, with Neuville briefly leading after stage two. Ogier, despite starting third on the road, was content with his morning run through the opening stage. Tanak faced challenges with car rotation, while Toyota’s Sami Pajari capitalized on his road position to briefly hold third place. M-Sport encountered a nightmare with a triple retirement, but hopes…
BővebbenBreaking Barriers: The Trailblazing Story of Britain’s Pioneering Black Female Race Team Owner
A new documentary featuring Carol Glenn, Britain’s first Black female motorsports official, is set to launch on sports broadcaster TNT. The film follows Glenn’s journey in launching her new Formula Ford team, Next Generation Racing, making her the first woman of color in the country to do so. Directed by filmmaker Daisy Ifama, the documentary “Set Pace” is part of a new series highlighting the untold stories of women in sport, in collaboration with TNT Sports Reframe the Game and Warner Bros Discovery Access program. Glenn’s story as a trailblazer…
BővebbenRevving Towards Victory: How Jorge Martin Could Steer Aprilia to Greater Success
The decision of Jorge Martin to leave Aprilia after just one race surprised the paddock media due to its suddenness. Despite the bike’s lack of competitiveness compared to Ducati’s, Martin’s departure was unexpected given his limited time on the RS-GP25. Injuries hampered Martin’s pre-season testing, and his return at round four in Qatar resulted in further setbacks from crashes. Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola expressed a desire to build a relationship with Martin and highlighted the impact of his absence on the team’s performance. Both Rivola and team manager Paulo…
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