Crutchlow “not massively happy" with Yamaha MotoGP development The three-time MotoGP race winner has been Yamaha’s lead test rider since retiring from full-time competition at the end of the 2020 season. Motorsport · Sep 28, 2023
Crutchlow “not massively happy with development process” at Yamaha in MotoGP The three-time MotoGP race winner has been Yamaha’s lead test rider since retiring from full-time competition at the end of the 2020 season. Autosport · Sep 28, 2023
Quartararo explains Martin India MotoGP overtake ‘frustration’ The 2021 world champion enjoyed one of his better weekends of an otherwise tough campaign at the Buddh International Circuit. Motorsport · Sep 25, 2023
10 things we learned from the 2023 MotoGP Indian Grand Prix Months of uncertainty marred the build-up to MotoGP’s inaugural Indian adventure at the Buddh International Circuit, as requested track works had only recently been completed. Homologation was made official only on the Thursday of the grand prix, while the riders had already decided to unite if they felt the safety… Autosport · Sep 25, 2023
MotoGP Indian Grand Prix: Bezzecchi reigns with a perfect race; Pramac’s Martin, Yamaha’s Quartararo complete podium Bezzecchi wins Indian GP; Martin cuts Bagnaia's lead. Bezzecchi flew to victory, Martin fought to 2nd, Bagnaia crashed out. Quartararo, Marquez, Mir, Zarco, Morbidelli, Vinales, Fernandez, Nakagami, Oliveira, Espargaro, Miller, Bradl, Pirro complete top 15. India's 3rd int'l motorsport event a success. The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Martin: Dehydration almost cost me India MotoGP runner-up spot Extreme temperatures have been a factor throughout this weekend’s inaugural Indian GP, so much so that the distances for all races were shortened following a request from the riders. Autosport · Sep 24, 2023
India MotoGP runner-up Martin says dehydration almost cost him second Extreme temperatures have been a factor throughout this weekend’s inaugural Indian GP, so much so that the distances for all races were shortened following a request from the riders. Motorsport · Sep 24, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Bezzecchi dominates as Bagnaia crash blows title fight open Having been an innocent victim in a Turn 1 collision with team-mate Luca Marini in Saturday’s sprint, Bezzecchi enjoyed a clear race this time around as he retook the lead he had lost at the start to claim his third win of 2023. Autosport · Sep 24, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Martin wins chaotic sprint as VR46 duo collide, Marquez third Following a long delay to help dry up the starting grid, the 11-lap sprint - shortened due to extreme heat and originally scheduled to start at 3:30pm local time - got under way just after 5pm at the Buddh International Circuit, with VR46’s Marco Bezzecchi starting from pole ahead of… Autosport · Sep 23, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Martin dominates chaotic sprint, Marquez third Following a long delay to help dry up the starting grid, the 11-lap sprint got underway just after 5pm local time at the Buddh International Circuit, with VR46's Marco Bezzecchi starting from pole ahead of Pramac's Martin and team-mate Luca Marini. Motorsport · Sep 23, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Marini tops Friday, factory Honda pair make Q2 Friday’s second 70-minute session at the Buddh International Circuit was delayed by around 45 minutes due to some logistical issues affecting the beginning of the earlier Moto3 FP2. Autosport · Sep 22, 2023
Yamaha has two more 2024 MotoGP engines in pipeline after lukewarm first test The YZR-M1 has regularly occupied the bottom part of the MotoGP speed traps in recent years, with its lack of grunt contributing to its slide down the order. Autosport · Sep 22, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Bezzecchi leads Marquez in first practice Jorge Martin and Luca Marini traded the top spot in the timesheets for much of the extended 70-minute session at the Buddh International Circuit, each enjoying long stints at the front on their respective Ducatis. Autosport · Sep 22, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Bezzecchi tops FP1 from Marc Marquez Jorge Martin and Luca Marini traded the top spot in the timesheets for much of the extended 70-minute session at the Buddh International Circuit, each enjoying long stints at the front on their respective Ducatis. Motorsport · Sep 22, 2023
Autosport · Sep 21, 2023 Quartararo: Yamaha’s MotoGP form will be worse if rider, team “not aligned” The 2021 world champion was left disappointed with Yamaha’s 2024 engine prototype at the Misano test last week, noting that he “expected much better”.
Motorsport · Sep 15, 2023 Quartararo was 'too arrogant' in early 2023 Yamaha MotoGP struggles The 2021 world champion has scored just two podiums this season as Yamaha languishes joint-last in the standings with Japanese rival Honda.
Autosport · Sep 15, 2023 Quartararo was ‘too arrogant’ in early 2023 Yamaha MotoGP struggles The 2021 world champion has scored just two podiums this season as Yamaha languishes joint-last in the standings with Japanese rival Honda.
Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023 The grim future facing Marquez and Quartararo after vital MotoGP test It wouldn't be unfair to say that the majority of the press corps who attended the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano felt the actual racing was something of an inconvenience. The traditional post-race test on the Monday was the far more important part of the weekend.
Autosport · Sep 12, 2023 The grim future facing MotoGP’s struggling champions after vital test It wouldn’t be unfair to say that the majority of the press corps who attended the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano felt the actual racing was something of an inconvenience. The traditional post-race test on the Monday was the far more important part of the weekend.
Autosport · Sep 11, 2023 Quartararo “expected much better” from 2024 Yamaha engine in Misano MotoGP test Yamaha has struggled for power to match its rivals for the last few years in MotoGP, which has contributed to its slide down the pecking order.
Motorsport · Sep 11, 2023 Marini tops Misano MotoGP test, Marquez 14th on 2024 Honda Due to the difficulties facing the Japanese manufacturers in MotoGP this season and the knock-on effect this has had on the rider market, with Marquez and Fabio Quartararo’s futures uncertain, Monday’s Misano test has been seen as a crucial outing.
Autosport · Sep 8, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Bezzecchi leads Vinales, Espargaro misses Q2 with crash A week on from heading an historic Aprilia 1-2 at the Catalan GP, Espargaro will face the opening segment of qualifying on Saturday after a late fast crash at the penultimate corner on Friday afternoon at Misano.
Motorsport · Sep 8, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Bezzecchi leads Vinales, Espargaro misses Q2 after crash A week on from leading a historic Aprilia 1-2 at the Catalan GP, Espargaro will face the opening segment of qualifying on Saturday after a late fast crash at the penultimate corner on Friday afternoon at Misano.
Motorsport · Sep 7, 2023 Quartararo "hurts" returning to scene of MotoGP title amid current woes The Frenchman claimed his maiden world championship at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Misano two years ago after a crash from rival Francesco Bagnaia handed him the title with two rounds remaining.
Autosport · Sep 5, 2023 Quartararo boosted by year-old Yamaha set-up in Catalan MotoGP race The Yamaha rider rose from 18th on the grid to finish seventh in last Sunday’s grand prix at Barcelona, marking his best main race finish since he achieved the same result at the French GP.