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Reigning WRC Champion Thierry Neuville was able to get an up-close view of MotoGP at the Valencia Grand prix.
In 2025, Thierry Neuville, the 2024 WRC Champion, expressed his admiration for the speed of MotoGP during his visit to the final round of the season in Valencia.
While attending the 2025 MotoGP World Championship in Valencia with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, Neuville was particularly impressed by the straight-line performance of the premier class motorcycles, which reached record speeds of 366kph (227mph).
Neuville highlighted the difference in shock impact compared to WRC cars, noting the safety measures and the impressive speed capabilities of the MotoGP bikes, especially on straight sections of the track.
He humorously observed the petite stature of MotoGP riders, joking about his own and his co-driver’s, Martijn Wydaeghe, physical dimensions and their suitability for MotoGP.
As Neuville concludes his 2025 WRC season without a victory, the focus shifts to the title battle among Elfyn Evans, Sebastien Ogier, and Kalle Rovanpera at the final rally in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia marks the conclusion of Rovanpera’s WRC career, as he transitions to full-time circuit racing in the Japanese Super Formula series with Toyota’s support in 2026.
