“We are really excited to be able to offer adventure and dual sport motorcycle rentals on the platform, especially since the adventure motorcycle market is one of the fastest growing segments in all of motorcycling,” said Riders Share CEO Guillermo Cornejo in a company press release. “There is something uniquely American about getting out on a motorcycle and exploring nature, so we are happy to help make it more attainable for users across the country.”
Riders Share is a peer-to-peer motorcycle rental platform that vets bikes, renters, and provides insurance coverage. It’s like the Airbnb of motorcycle rental companies. (drew ruiz/)
The company has been online since 2018, giving riders with a bike (or bikes) they’re willing to lend out a platform to do so. Bike owners get to set the rental price, and Riders Share takes care of vetting the bikes, the prospective renters, and providing insurance coverage.
Owners and renters can also negotiate a deal between themselves, and if you plan to rent frequently, there’s also a Rider Pass program (for a monthly fee) which offers discounted rental rates and free trip cancellations among other perks and benefits. Riders Share takes 25 percent of the rental transactions, the rest goes to the bike owner.
Bikes are currently available to rent in most major cities in the US.
Five intermediate class riders who you’ll want to keep your eye on in the second half of 2021
While some Moto2™ riders have already made a strong impression in this first part of the season, others are counting on the second half to make up lost ground or reassert themselves as a future star of MotoGP™ with a flurry of better results. Here are motogp.com’s ‘Ones To Watch’ in the second half of 2021 from the intermediate class:
Aron Canet (Aspar Team) – 7th, 55 points:
In 2020, Canet clinched the Rookie of the Year gong with 14th place in the standings, despite missing three races due to a broken left hand and arm pump issues. The Valencian had been impressive in several Grands Prix during his debut campaign, demonstrated by seven results inside the Top 10.
Moto2™ rostrum round up: Gardner, Canet and Bezzecchi 20/06/2021
Hear from your podium finishers after the Aussie rider completed a hat-trick of wins in Germany and consolidated his Championship lead
So far in 2021, the balance is a little more uneven. On the one hand, he has bagged two podiums at Portimao and Sachsenring but, in total, he has only finished three times inside the Top 10. Without his 4 DNFs, the Spanish rider, currently 7th overall, could be much closer to the top of the standings. Maybe his inconsistency is linked to that of the Boscuscuro machine he rides, a chassis that appears to be extremely well-matched some circuits and then struggle at others. But, with a 2022 deal in his back pocket, Canet has the capability of taking a debut win in the second half of the year.
Augusto Fernandez (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) – 8th, 50 points:
Augusto Fernandez was the next big thing. Tipped for a seat in MotoGP™ following a breakthrough 2019 that saw him handed the outgoing World Champion’s seat at Marc VDS, things never really got going in 2020. But it appears the Mallorcan has rediscovered some on his 2019 magic following an impressive outing at the Dutch TT. We should’ve seen that result coming, though, because outside of the opening round of 2021 in Qatar, Fernandez is yet to finish a race outside of the top six – four in total. The issue being when he sees the chequered flag with four more DNFs thrown into his opening nine rounds too.
Moto2™ rostrum round up: R. Fernandez, Gardner, A. Fernandez 27/06/2021
Hear the parc ferme interviews from your podium finishers, with Raul Fernandez in sensational form once again
Consistency will be key for the Marc VDS man if he is to steal headlines in the intermediate class once again. A pair of solid results at the Red Bull Ring could be exactly what he needs before Moto2™ heads to Silverstone for the first time in two years. Oh, and the winner of the last British Grand Prix that took place? A certain Augusto Fernandez.
Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) – 10th, 50 points:
Joe Roberts made a big decision at the end of 2020. Move to MotoGP™ with Aprilia or remain in Moto2™ with the reigning World Champions? He opted to fill Enea Bastianini’s seat at Italtrans in the hope of bagging a bigger and better premier class seat. So far, that’s not exactly gone to plan. Aprilia are aiming to sign multiple MotoGP™ race winner Maverick Viñales with the much-improved RS-GP now an exciting premier class prospect, whilst Roberts’ campaign has yet to get properly going.
Behind The Stars And Stripes: Episode 3 16/02/2021
In the final episode, Joe receives an offer to move to MotoGP™ or join the Moto2™ World Champions in 2021
The Californian has been knocking on the door of a podium, however, finishing fourth at both Portimao and Mugello. He was the Mr. Saturday of 2020 in the intermediate class with three pole positions, so if he can find that one-lap pace once again that will put him in the mix from the off. Plus, what more motivation will he need than fellow American Garrett Gerloff suddenly appearing to be the most likely man to be waving the stars and stripes in the premier class next year. Roberts needs podiums to keep his 2022 MotoGP™ dream alive and he definitely has some in him.
Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) – 11th, 49 points:
The Japanese rider, who was 3rd in the 2020 Moto3™ World Championship, has been one of most impressive rookies the intermediate class has seen for a very long time. Unsurprisingly, however, it’s gone mostly unnoticed due to the mind-boggling adaption we’ve seen from Raul Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo). It’s no coincidence Ogura has found himself inside the top seven on five occasions during the opening nine rounds of the year, with a top five included at the Doha GP. More time on the bike, plus rounds at the Red Bull Ring, Misano and Valencia, at all of which he clinched Moto3™ rostrums last year, and Ogura is another likely candidate to be competing at the sharp end in the latter stages of the year.
Albert Arenas (Aspar Team) – 17th, 22 points:
For Albert Arenas, adapting to the new class has not been particularly easy. Despite scoring in three of the first six Grands Prix, his emergence into the intermediate class has not allowed him to immediately show the level that the Moto3™ World Championship brought him last year. All very understandable for a rookie, though.
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In Catalunya, he started to show signs of a significant improvement and then, at the Sachsenring, he was able to fight his way to a first top ten when he finished 8th. If he can maintain the same rate of improvement over the coming weeks and months, the Aspar rider could find himself in and around the top five and begin to lay the foundations for an exciting 2022.
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With the MotoGP championship in its summer break, and no racing until August, it’s a good time to sit down with Team Principal Razlan Razali to discuss the season so far, what the current riders’ market looks like, the importance of young talent development and – of course – the MalaysianGP…
What is your assessment of the first nine races of the 2021 season in each category?
“With six riders across the three categories it’s difficult to make one general summary on how the team has performed – but I’d say we’ve had our ups and downs this year.
“This season has been hard for us in MotoGP, especially coming into it off the back of the strong results from our first two years in the category, including Franco Mobidelli being Vice Champion in 2020. The 2021 season hasn’t been completely what we expected it to be. Franco experienced bike issues in the first round but he came back strong and claimed the first podium of the year for the team in Jerez. Unfortunately he was then struggling with his knee problem as it became aggravated and ultimately led to him needing surgery. It does impede our aspirations for the rest of the season but we hope that he will come back strong again. We saw some good qualifying pace from Valentino Rossi in the season opener and some improvements in recent races, but we know it has been difficult. We will keep supporting him all we can for the second half of the year.
“It’s probably one of the tightest championships of the season and small differences can put you on the top; while it has been difficult in the first half of the season, as a team we will continue to provide the greatest support to our riders to enable them to be at their best and fight for positions round by round.
“Our Moto2 season started with its ups and downs, but finally with Xavi Vierge we achieved our first podium in the intermediate class since we joined the championship, so we are very happy about that. Unfortunately Xavi was not able to carry on that momentum, off the back of his first podium of the year, but he made a very good recovery race from 23rd to eighth in Assen GP before the summer break. This has really helped to keep him as high as possible in the championship standings before the second half of the season. Jake Dixon took us by surprise with an impressive performance in the opening round of the year, but after that he seemed to struggle. We made some changes to help him and there have been glimpses of something positive, but bad luck with penalties has prevented us from seeing the true potential of the change. We hope that the summer break will do him some good and that he can continue this progression in the second half of the season.
“Darryn Binder started our Moto3 season with two back-to-back podiums, but bad luck and penalties prevented John McPhee from achieving great results too. However, he did manage to recover his form and was more consistent throughout all sessions of the GPs. We were able to score some solid points in the final couple of races, but again we suffered from some unfair penalties and decisions. The Moto3 championship is a tough one because it is very competitive and the racing is tight. This certainly gives the audience a good show but sometimes it does prevent riders from being able to show their true potential.”
Team Principal Razlan Razali and Team Director Johan Stigefelt
How are the team, crew and partners facing this challenging season?
“The good thing about having riders in all three categories is that one good result can bolster the whole team and keep them motivated. It is important to keep everyone motivated and that we have realistic targets. We might have to change the goalposts a little, make sure things are achievable and stay positive. I know it is harder for the MotoGP guys because Franco has his injury, but I hope that some Moto2 and Moto3 success can help them. We are one team together and it doesn’t matter who has a good result because everyone celebrates together and pitches in to help out when needed.
“It’s the same with our partners. There may have been some expectation based on the previous results in our first and second year of being in MotoGP, but we have long term commitments from them and they know the nature of competition and they also are able to celebrate success in Moto2 and Moto3.”
What are the targets for the end of the season?
“We are now more focused on targets for the team as a whole, rather than individual rider results. I think we will now look to be inside the top-five in whatever categories we can, although I know it will be difficult in MotoGP. For the premier class the focus is to be in the top-three in the Independent Team category, we know it will be hard to catch up in the second half of the season. In Moto2 and Moto3 we need our riders to be consistent and help us stay within the top-five in both of those series. We have the potential to improve our results significantly.”
How is Franco Morbidelli? When can we expect his return?
“Franco is recovering well from his knee surgery. We want to ensure that he is at 100% before he comes back, so I think that we won’t expect him to be racing again until Misano – although I wish it will be sooner. This is a track that he loves, he knows well and it should be a good one to see his return at. We all continue to wish him well in his recovery and to come back only when he feels completely fit.”
Regarding the MotoGP riders’ market, what is the team’s position currently? When would you like to announce the full line-up for 2022?
“It’s important to remember that we’re still waiting to hear Valentino and Yamaha’s decision about next year. Anyway, and as is normal in this period of the year, the latest news regarding the MotoGP riders’ market has certainly opened up all possibilities! It’s an on-going discussion between Yamaha, ourselves and our current MotoGP riders, and we’re not in a rush to announce anything.
“We have been receiving interest from a lot of riders and even riders that are currently outside the MotoGP championship who want to join our team. We believe that we have time and are in a position where we have the luxury to choose; everybody knows of the package that Yamaha can offer and what a young rider can potentially do as part of our team. We have the structure and the package to offer young riders the opportunity to achieve their dreams. We have seen it with both Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo, so with all this interest we will take our time to evaluate every rider who we would like. There won’t be any potential line-up announcement until after the next couple of races.”
And in Moto2 and Moto3, what’s the situation? Do you plan to make any announcements soon?
“Firstly, we have to analyse and discuss the situation of our riders. Secondly, the scenario is similar to the MotoGP category, with a lot of young riders that would love to be in our team – especially with the progression through the series that we can offer. The path is clear with us having riders in Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP so for those young riders in championships like FIM CEV it is perfect. We are spoilt for choice so again we are in no real rush to make a decision but maybe some announcements can be made soon, during the Austrian or BritishGP. Let’s see how it goes.”
How important is it to see the Malaysian young talent development programme achieving good results in the FIM CEV and in the Asia Talent Cup?
“Being a Malaysian team we of course want to make a priority, as much as possible, of allocating a seat in either Moto3 or Moto2 to a competent and competitive Malaysian rider – hence the development programme in FIM CEV and Asia Talent Cup. It is very important for all riders to achieve good results for them to progress from the Asian championships to the European championships, and make the step up in their level of competitiveness. This way they demonstrate their world championship potential and should be able to be competitive in Moto3 and Moto2.”
What can you say about the updated calendar for the second half of the season? How important is it for the team to attend the MalaysianGP?
“The current pandemic is still affecting the championship, although not as much for the European rounds. The Asian countries are still facing a challenging situation and the Australian round has been cancelled. We are confident though that the Malaysian round will still place, plus the GP in Thailand. I think it’s very important for the championship to be able to get to some of these flyaway races – like America, Malaysia and Thailand. For obvious reasons it is massively important for us to have a home GP: we’re a Malaysian team, we have a Malaysian title partner and Malaysian staff members. Mostly though we want to be able to see our home fans and provide them with a good home GP. We’re really looking forward to being able to race in Sepang.”
Razlan Razali and Fabio Quartararo celebrate victory at Assen in 2019
2021 FIM Endurance World Championship 12 Hours of Estoril
Round 2 of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship will kick off on Saturday as the 12 Hours of Estoril kicks into action. With the Le Mans opener proving an edge of seat affair, the 12 Hours of Estoril is expected to take things up a notch.
Located near Lisbon, Estoril is one of the most technical tracks on the EWC calendar. Inaugurated in 1972, it has hosted world motorsport championships such as Formula 1 and, since 2000, MotoGP. In endurance racing, after hosting the Estoril 1000km in 1987 and the Estoril 8 Hours in 2000, the Portuguese circuit marked its return to the EWC last year by concluding the season.
This 4,182-metre-long, winding and hilly track is unanimously appreciated by the riders but it also puts a lot of strain on the mechanics, especially as temperatures are often high.
Yoshimura SERT Motul arrive in Portugal in the lead after their 24 Heures Motos win, but will face keen competition.
Xavier Siméon
“After our victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we are starting from scratch again We have to keep our feet on the ground because the competition will be very strong once again. We have a lot of work ahead of us as this is the first time we will be riding here on Bridgestone tyres. But we are all confident. The technical team, the bike and the riders form a package that works very well. We will have to stay focused all the way to the end though, as we are of course aiming for a podium finish once again.”
Yoshimura SERT Motul
The 2020 winners at Estoril, YART–Yamaha Official EWC Team, will provide the toughest competition for the new Suzuki factory alliance. At Le Mans last month, a mechanical problem put an end to the duel for the lead between the Suzuki and the Yamaha. The fight will take up where it left off at Estoril but YART are not the only ones seeking revenge. F.C.C. TSR Honda France, who finished 9th at the 24 Heures Motos following electrical problems and a crash, will also have to make up lost ground in the championship.
Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar
Well placed behind Yoshimura SERT Motul after their podium finish at Le Mans were Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar.
BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team arrive after third place on the podium at the season opener, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) in June, Werner Daemen’s team is confident ahead of the second endurance race with the new BMW M 1000 RR ridden by Markus Reiterberger (GER), Xavi Forés (ESP) and Kenny Foray (FRA), the fourth rider of the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, at Estoril. Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) will be in action in the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) at the Nürburgring (GER) at the same time. Forés was recently forced to sit out races after injuring his wrist in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) but was able to take part in the Estoril test rides without any restrictions on Tuesday, and was given the go-ahead to race at the weekend by the official FIM race doctors on late Tuesday afternoon. Eugene Laverty (IRL) was on hand just in case Forés was unable to ride, which is why he also completed test laps on Tuesday.
Marc Bongers – BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director
“Our goal at Estoril is to carry on where we left off with the strong performance at Le Mans. We proved the potential of our new BMW M 1000 RR in endurance racing. We were initially pushed back down the field due to a technical issue, but the team resolved it quickly. The test on Tuesday was promising once again, so we are optimistic going into the race weekend. All three of our riders, Markus, Xavi and Kenny, were riding at the same very high level once again so we are well-prepared and hope to be as strong as we were at Le Mans. Thanks also go to Eugene for coming to Estoril at short notice to jump in as reserve rider if necessary.”
ERC Endurance-Ducati, who completed a 24-hour race for the first time at Le Mans, finishing 8th, will attempt to continue on their road to the podium. During private tests at the beginning of race week at Estoril, ERC Endurance-Ducati will be shored up by Lorenzo Zanetti, a Ducati test rider in the Italian CIV Superbike championship, and World Superbike Ducati rider Scott Redding’s chief mechanic.
Yoshimura SERT Motul get to Portugal with a 16-point lead over the competition, but everything could change at the 12 Hours of Estoril. 30 points are available for the winner, plus bonus points for the top 5 teams on the starting grid and points awarded 8 hours into the race.
YART–Yamaha Official EWC Team
High-performance challengers who got unlucky at Le Mans but will be worth watching are VRD Igol Experiences, Tati Team Beringer Racing, Moto Ain, Wójcik Racing Team and 3ART Best of Bike.
A hard-fought battle is also expected in the Superstock class too. The winners at Le Mans, National Motos, will have to defend their position against some highly motivated rivals, namely Team 18 Sapeurs-Pompiers CMS Motostore, who were forced to withdraw at Le Mans, BMRT 3D Maxxess Nevers, No Limits Motor Team, Wójcik Racing Team 2, RAC41 ChromeBurner and Team 33 Louit April Moto.
The first official free practice for the 12 Hours of Estoril will start at 11am local time on Thursday 15 July. The race will be flagged off at 9am on Saturday 17 July.
KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas double sale in first half of 2021
Pierer Mobility AG, incorporating KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas has seen sales almost double in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, with 176,045 motorcycles sold, up from 90,331, or a 95 per cent increase.
A total of 53,378 units were sold through the successfully established non-e-bike and e-bike division (+25%). 39,603 of these are e-bikes and 13,775 are non-e-bikes of the R Raymon, Husqvarna and GasGas brands.
In Europe, in this period of time, 73,224 motorcycles were sold (+76% over the same period of the previous year). Growth was particularly strong in North America, where 30,419 motorcycles sold, this corresponds to an increase of 160% compared to the first half of 2020. A similar trend was seen in Australia/New Zealand, with a 25% increase and a total of 7,842 units sold.
Sales in Australia in the first half of 2021 were up 25% across the three brands
In India, despite the ongoing difficult conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, sales increased by 52% to 30,561 motorcycles (previous year: 20,160).
Compared to June 30, 2020, the Pierer Mobility Group also increased its headcount by around 500 people to approximately 4,900 and continues looking for new employees in various areas. As part of the apprenticeship offensive, 70 more apprentices will start their education in 2021. In total, the group is educating around 200 apprentices.
The half-year report to June 30, 2021, will be published on August 31, 2021, before the start of trading.
The largest brake pad manufacturer has now partnered with one of the largest distributors in the US.
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Tucker Powersports, the nation’s premier distributor of products for the motorcycle and UTV industry, today announced a partnership with SBS Friction, the world’s largest producer of motorcycle brake pads and brake products. The relationship gives Tucker rights to distribute SBS’s entire line of brakes, brake pads and clutch components.
Tucker dealers will be able to access SBS’ full product portfolio, including brake rotors, clutch kits and standard, upgrade and performance brake pads for motorcycles and ATV, UTV and SSV.
SBS brake pads are quality certified according to ECE R90 which is an industry first. Both organic and new sinter material brake pads are offered with NUCAP NRS technology, which provides a mechanical and indestructible bonding of the compound to the back plate.
“We’re delighted to partner with SBS Friction. This is an important product category for us and for the motorcycle and UTV riders in the US,” said Tucker’s VP of Sales Brad Turner. “The quality, performance and range of products that SBS creates is perfect for the dealers we serve.”
SBS brake products are the premium choice of several motorcycle brands, including Aprilia, Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph, Harley-Davidson and BMW. The company has become a prominent sponsor of racing organizations and riders around the world, with partnership programs in American Flat Track and with teams in motocross, World Superbike, GP- Moto 2, GP – Moto 3, endurance and virtually all types of road racing.
SBS products will be available to Tucker dealers in July.
We’ll see a limited edition watch and motorcycle come from this collaboration in early 2022.
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BREITLING AND TRIUMPH READY TO EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS
Swiss watchmaker Breitling and British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph announce a long-term partnership and are gearing up for a limited-edition watch and a customized motorcycle to be revealed in early 2022.
Fans of both brands can now visit a Breitling boutique and see that the journey has already begun.
Both are innovators in their fields. And both have a cool factor that keeps getting better with age. They know how to celebrate their storied past while embracing the future.
Breitling has played a truly pioneering role in the development of the modern chronograph. And partner Triumph has passionately helped shape the evolution of the motorcycle. The two makers share a bold and original design philosophy and a flair for precision craftsmanship.
For this exciting partnership, the two brands will collaborate on two special editions: a watch and a motorcycle to be revealed in early 2022.
“This is where substance meets original styling. You can expect purposeful engineering paired with modern retro designs,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “But however you want to describe it, there’ll be a huge sense of adventure and discovery.”
Triumph Motorcycles CEO Nick Bloor welcomes this unique chance to collaborate with another established heritage brand. “Like Breitling we’re committed to providing the flawless handling and incredible finishes that give our community an incomparable experience.”
Their journey has already begun. Triumph Thruxton RS motorcycles — the original modern café racer — are now on display in top Breitling boutiques around the world. Drop by and find inspiration while waiting for next year’s unveilings…
In the US, a motorcycle will be on display in Breitling’s New York City – Madison Avenue location this August upon completion of the store’s remodel.
The new 2022 Yamaha YZ125 gets a full host of updates. (Yamaha/)
Yamaha is giving its YZ125 two-stroke motocross bike its first major overhaul in 15 years with its thoroughly updated 2022 model. The revisions touch nearly every major element of this off-road bike, from the engine to the suspension to the bodywork and beyond. The bike will be available starting this October with an MSRP of $6,899.
The package will be more powerful and nimble than ever before. (Yamaha/)
The 125cc two-stroke engine is completely revised, with new cylinder body, piston, piston pin, con-rod, expansion chamber, crankcase, and cylinder head. The liquid-cooled mill features the Yamaha Power Valve System to help improve mid- and top-range performance, while a new Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK38S carb is mated to a new throttle position sensor and 3D-map-controlled CDI. The straight intake is revised as well, with a new VForce4 carbon reed valve for improved power, particularly in the higher rpm. The muffler is shorter and lighter also.
The 125cc two-stroke provides more power, particularly in the mid-and-high-rpm ranges. (Yamaha/)
The braking package is improved with a more rigid front caliper, larger pistons, and updated rotors so riders can enjoy the enhanced feel of the increased brake pad contact area. Suspension components are new as well, with a fully adjustable KYB fork providing a leaf spring in the mid-speed valve. The fully adjustable KYB shock now comes with reduced-friction Kashima Coat internal components. The gearbox is changed as well, featuring new ratios.
The exhaust and intake systems are revised for 2022. (Yamaha/)
The rear sprocket is new, the chain is new, the radiator now features a 10-row core with blacked-out louvers, the clutch lever is adjustable, and the aluminum handlebar can be set in two different positions. Yamaha also updated the graphics and the entire package rolls on new Bridgestone Battlecross X20 tires.
The YZ125 gets a new chain, rear sprocket, revised braking components, and updated suspension. (Yamaha/)
Ergos get a refresh as well thanks to a flatter seat and narrower fuel tank. The body panels are slimmed as well as the radiator shroud.
All together, the revisions equal a totally new machine that will allow the YZ125 to continue to hold prime position for up-and-coming racers and off-road riders.
Every functional element of the engine is new. (Yamaha/)
2022 Yamaha YZ125 Technical Specifications and Price
Jack Miller pounced on Fabio Quartararo’s arm pump struggles to take an emotional first win in the famous red of Ducati
He was written off and slated from every angle after a turbulent start to 2021. But Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) silenced every single one of those critics by shocking the two-wheeled world and taking an unlikely win at the Red Bull Spanish Grand Prix. The Australian was the ultimate opportunist as he pounced all over a serious problem that saw Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) fall from a comfortable two second lead to outside the top ten in just a handful of laps. Joining Miller on the podium was new MotoGP™ World Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, making it the first Ducati 1-2 in three years, and Petronas Yamaha SRT’s Franco Morbidelli.
WHAT CAUSED QUARTARARO’S SHOCKING DROP FROM FIRST TO 13TH?
What caused Quartararo’s shocking drop from 1st to 13th? 02/05/2021
Victory was there for the taking before suddenly the Frenchman began falling backwards through the Spanish GP field
It was all going swimmingly for the factory Yamaha man. A hat-trick of MotoGP™ wins were surely there for the taking. Before drama struck halfway through the Jerez race as the Frenchman suddenly began dropping like a stone through the field. In the space of a handful of laps, he went from first to thirteenth. He explains it all here.
Go behind-the-scenes and soak up the party atmosphere inside the Ducati Lenovo Team box after a historic 1-2 finish at the Spanish GP
“Get the beers in!” – Jack Miller’s first words after getting back to the Ducati Lenovo Team following his stunning Spanish Grand Prix victory. And there was every reason to party too, with Ducati taking a historic 1-2 finish at a circuit that isn’t touted as being favourable for the Desmosedici.
“IT’S OUT OF THIS WORLD”
“It’s out of this world” – Tearful Miller on stunning win 02/05/2021
Five years on from his last premier class victory, the Aussie took another at the Spanish GP, and his first ever in dry conditions
Five years on from his last premier class victory, his first MotoGP™ victory in dry conditions, a first with Ducati and it all comes after a turbulent start to his 2021. Enjoy this in-depth, emotional chat with the loveable Aussie.
MARQUEZ SUFFERS BIG SCARE WITH TURN 7 CRASH
Scare for Marquez as he sends RC213V flying into airfence 01/05/2021
The Repsol Honda rider suffered a fast crash at turn 7 in his first crash since returning to MotoGP™
On Saturday, Marc Marquez had the biggest scare yet on his return to MotoGP™ by suffering his first crash. And it was a big one. The front-end letting go at the fast Turn 7 saw him fly into the air fences, before thankfully rising to his feet and returning to action for the rest of the weekend.
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