Morbidelli’s seat in the 2024 MotoGP rider line-up is one of the most at-risk, with his contract expiring and Yamaha openly considering alternatives. With this weekend’s Italian MotoGP beginning a run of three races consecutively, it is a period which could make or break Morbidelli’s hopes. Asked about his future, he said: “I don’t know. […]
Grand prix
MotoGP: “Safety and fairness” – Freddie Spencer outlines future direction for stewarding in MotoGP | MotoGP
The level of stewarding in both MotoGP and WorldSBK has been much-maligned due to inconsistent penalties being handed down. In MotoGP, Spencer is the chief steward which has led to him coming under heavy criticism from riders in particular. Unsure what is a penalty and what is fair racing, MotoGP riders have at times been […]
Italian MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo: “We have used zero new things, it’s frustrating” | MotoGP
Yet to fight for a MotoGP win so far in 2023, Quartararo is hopeful that using the same bike for three consecutive races will not only allow him to do just that, but also gain some confidence after a turbulent start to the campaign. Yamaha’s issues have again been borught to light in a big […]
New MotoGP chief Dan Rossomondo in talks for major expansion in USA | MotoGP
More US races, serious new sponsors and replicating F1’s growth have all been on his agenda, just two months into the job. Rossomondo was stateside last month for meetings with NBC Sports, the US broadcaster for MotoGP, and with potential new sponsors. He told Sports Business Journal about adding to MotoGP’s sole US-based race, which […]
Red Bull would still have fastest F1 car without sidepods
Mercedes debuted a major upgrade package at the Monaco Grand Prix that featured new-look sidepods as the team finally abandoned their controversial ‘zeropod’ design. The sidepods on the heavily-revised W14 are now closer in resemblance to a more conventional sidepod philosophy, similar to the one first pioneered by Red Bull. Mercedes had their best race of the season […]
Ex-F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone denies £400m tax fraud | F1
Revealed on Tuesday, Ecclestone entered a not guilty plea between London’s Southwark Crown Court for between July 2013 and October 2016. The 92-year-old faces trial later this year following a worldwide investigation into his finances by HMRC. Video of Should Charles Leclerc leave Ferrari? Ecclestone is being accused of failing to declare a trust in […]
Sky Italy F1 commentators suspended after sexist remarks live on air
Matteo Bobbi and 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi made the remarks during Sky Italy’s post-race coverage following Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix. Bobbi, who was speaking from the studio, pointed out a woman in the background and referred to her as an “upgrade package”. Valsecchi, who was alongside presenter Federica Masolin in the Barcelona paddock, turned […]
Max Verstappen on “another planet” | “Superiority” Red Bull have “never had before” | F1
Verstappen has won five of the opening seven races of F1 2023, building up a commanding 53-point lead in the drivers’ championship over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. At the most recent race in Spain, Verstappen defeated Lewis Hamilton by over 24 seconds. Reflecting on the Dutchman’s latest triumph, Marko had flowing praise for his […]