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Catalonia · CataloniaReigning MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia has zeroed in on what he believes is the cause for the chatter woes that he and the rest of Ducati’s cohort have experienced throughout the opening races of the 2024 season.And he's also revealed that he sees that cause as also being a contributor to the record-breaking pace of sensational rookie Pedro Acosta so far this year.Despite enjoying a flying start to his Spanish Grand Prix weekend as he went…See the Story
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Andalusia, Spain · AndalusiaA crash-filled second MotoGP practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix left Pecco Bagnaia with a new Jerez lap record - and the works KTMs in strife.Key momentsBagnaia, Vinales and Marquez out frontAcosta leads KTMs again as they all crashSeven Ducatis in top 10Bagnaia's original pole record from 2022 was initially broken by Maverick Vinales during the late-session time attacks, with the Aprilia rider - in such great form - making hay in the fi…See the Story
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Red Bull · AustriaIf, as speculation has suggested, Adrian Newey wishes to leave Red Bull, what are the implications for the Formula 1 team?Obviously, to lose the services of someone with a very real claim to be the greatest technical mind in F1's history would be a very significant blow. But it would not be like a light switch being flicked off. Any of the major teams are far too big and strong in depth for the departure of even such a towering talent to have an…See the Story
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Honda · JerezHonda's new MotoGP bike has "completely lost" the big strength that made even the fading previous version of the RC213V at least occasionally potent.Such is the verdict of rider Joan Mir, who struggled mightily with the previous iteration of the Honda last year but sounds increasingly convinced this year's heavily-redesigned edition is, for now at least, a competitive step backwards.The 2024 RC213V prototype received consistent praise from its r…See the Story
Honda MotoGP strength Marquez used to exploit now 'completely lost'
Audi · GermanyAudi has broken the Formula 1 driver market impasse by moving to sign up the first driver for its works team, securing the services of Nico Hulkenberg on a multi-year contract that starts in 2025.At the age of 36 and with more than 200 grands prix starts to his name, Hulkenberg undoubtedly falls into the category of F1 veteran; one who is still performing at a consistent (and high) level, but one who is still followed around by an unwanted stati…See the Story
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Marc Marquez · AndalusiaGresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez led the way in the opening MotoGP practice at Jerez, after his brother Marc had headed most of the session.Key momentsDucati GP23s look strongAprilia in the mix againHonda prototype public debutSolid start for PedrosaIt was a Marquez 1-2 for virtually the entirety of the 45-minute running, but the younger Marquez deciding to swap to a fresh soft front and rear combo for the closing stages allowed him to leapfrog…See the Story
Marquez 1-2 as radical Honda debuts: First Jerez MotoGP practice
Red BullSpeculation is rife that Adrian Newey wants to leave Red Bull, potentially igniting a fresh crisis within the currently dominant Formula 1 team.But what would a Newey exit mean for Red Bull? Could it still be as successful without him? Here's what our writers think: An abrupt end to Red Bull respiteScott Mitchell-MalmThe eruption of this speculation is a fresh blow to Red Bull that ends a short period of respite from the incessant scrutiny that …See the Story