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Bagnaia hails future Ducati MotoGP rider Aldeguer as “one of the fastest of new era”

Earlier this week ahead of the Portuguese Grand Prix, Ducati announced it had signed Moto2 star Aldeguer to a two-year factory contract.

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Portimao track undergoes key safety changes ahead of MotoGP round

Over the last few years, riders have been calling for the gravel traps at the circuit near Portimao to be altered due to what they felt was a dangerous size of stone being used.

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2024 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia kicked off his title defence in fine style by winning the Qatar Grand Prix earlier this month, beating KTM's Brad Binder and 2023 rival Jorge Martin (Pramac).

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The key MotoGP change that has gone under the radar in 2024

By the time you read this feature, a little bit of motorsport history will have been made. The 2024 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix was the first in the series’ history to have been completed by a grid using fuels of part-non-fossil origin. As MotoGP celebrates its 75th anniversary, it’s a…

Autosport

Ducati announces Aldeguer signing for 2025, but not where he will race

First reported by Autosport last month, Ducati has agreed terms with Aldeguer to ride factory machinery from next year.

Autosport

BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry

BMW is arguably the most renowned manufacturer to not have fielded a factory team in MotoGP, having previously felt it was not the right platform to market its products.

Autosport

Bastianini says KTM "really close" to Ducati in MotoGP this year

The upgraded Ducati GP24 appeared to be head-and-shoulders clear of the competition in pre-season testing last month, as reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia set record-breaking pace at both Sepang and Losail circuits.

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Why Acosta's MotoGP debut outshone Marquez's a decade earlier

“Unbelievable” was how one commentator described Pedro Acosta’s early rise up to fourth in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. But, in truth, it was anything but.

Autosport

Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone - Zarco

The RC213V Honda first debuted in 2012 was gradually overhauled according to the requirements of Marquez, who made a starring debut with the Japanese manufacturer almost 11 years ago.

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Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says Miller

Aero devices have been gaining prevalence in MotoGP ever since Ducati first introduced winglets on its bike in the mid-2010s, with other manufacturers also jumping on the bandwagon after seeing how it transformed the performance of the Desmosedici.

Autosport

Zarco tested rear wheel that MotoGP factory Hondas are unable to use

Parallel to the restructuring process at the executive level that was launched last year by HRC, the development of the 2024 version of the RC213V has accelerated.

Motorsport

Zarco tested rear wheel in Qatar MotoGP round factory Hondas unable to use

Parallel to the restructuring process at the executive level that was launched last year by HRC, the development of the 2024 version of the RC213 has accelerated.

Autosport

Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager

KTM was seen as a possible destination for Marquez when he was pondering leaving Honda at the end of last year, but the six-time MotoGP champion eventually chose to join the Ducati fold via its satellite Gresini team.

Autosport

Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team ‘like it or not has come to an end'

Martin made his MotoGP debut with the factory-supported Pramac Ducati team in 2021 and scored a maiden victory that year at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria.In 2023, the Spaniard fought for the title with factory Ducati team rival Francesco Bagnaia, ultimately missing out at the final round of the…

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Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team 'like it or not has come to an end'

Martin made his MotoGP debut with the factory-supported Pramac Ducati team in 2021 and scored a maiden victory that year at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria.

Autosport

Podcast: Stunning MotoGP debuts in Qatar for two headline riders

Marc Marquez's move from Honda to the Gresini Ducati team has been the biggest story in MotoGP since it was first mooted last September.

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Why the impact of Acosta's MotoGP debut is bigger than his results

Pedro Acosta's ninth place finish in Qatar last Sunday does not reflect the rookie's impact on the opening round of the MotoGP world championship or his future with KTM.

Autosport

Mir wants Honda "intensity" on MotoGP development to get out of "Japanese Cup"

Honda was expected to make a leap in performance after revamping its approach towards MotoGP over the winter, as it began life without its star rider Marc Marquez in the factory Repsol team.

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MotoGP rookie sensation Acosta "has to be happy" with Qatar GP "mistakes"

The Tech3 GasGas rider made an immediate impact on his MotoGP debut weekend, qualifying eighth and finishing in that position in the sprint, before going on to finish ninth in the grand prix.

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We Need To Talk About HBO Max's Terrible MotoGP Streaming Interface

TNT Sports announced that it would carry MotoGP for the 2024 season in the US, which seemed like great news for American fans. But the Max interface is awful.

Autosport

How Qatar MotoGP debut proved Marquez's Ducati switch is already paying off

Marc Marquez’s first MotoGP outing on a Ducati went about as well as it could have.

Autosport

MotoGP rookie sensation Acosta “has to be happy” with Qatar GP “mistakes”

The Tech3 GasGas rider made an immediate impact on his MotoGP debut weekend, qualifying eighth and finishing in that position in the sprint, before going on to finish ninth in the grand prix.

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Quartararo: Yamaha "further than ever" from MotoGP rivals

The Japanese manufacturer endured its first winless campaign in 20 years in MotoGP last season as it tumbled down the order with an M1 bike which made little progress from its predecessor.

Autosport

Yamaha “further than ever” from rival MotoGP manufacturers after Qatar GP

The Japanese manufacturer endured its first winless campaign in 20 years in MotoGP last season as it tumbled down the order with M1 which made little progress from its predecessor.

Autosport

MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia wins thriller, Marquez fourth to cap off Ducati debut

Sprint winner Jorge Martin got the holeshot from pole position on his Pramac Ducati, but Bagnaia got an even better launch from fifth on the grid to slot into second position.

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