The Portuguese star was invited to the event by personal sponsor Hyundai and competed with their i30N Rally 2 car, with the number 88 finishing in an impressive third place. Earlier in the year, Oliveira enjoyed previous success on four wheels when he and his father Paulo took the TCR class win in Vila Real for Campeonato Portugal de Velocidade.
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Danish initially lost ground on the opening lap of the race after running wide at the final corner, but rival Ezawa faced a similar situation on Lap 2 at Turn 1, with the pair running close together on track. Danish made a move for the lead on Lap 4 on Carter Thompson at Turn 1 before trying to break away to win the Cup with a victory in Indonesia. However, despite his efforts, he had to run with Pratama who was looking to secure third in the standings as well as take a second win on home soil. With Ezawa in a battle for third place, Danish was able to roll off allowing Pratama a Mandalika double with Danish crowned the 2022 Asia Talent Cup winner with second place.
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The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Paul Duparc (FIM), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Biense Bierma (MSMA), in the presence of Jorge Viegas (FIM), Carlos Ezpeleta (Dorna), Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting) and Corrado Cecchinelli (Director of Technology), in a meeting held in Valencia on 4th. November 2022, made the following decisions:
Interrupted and Restarted Races
The Commission approved a change to the awarding of Championship points and changed the wording to make a third race less probable (especially in Moto2™ and Moto3™), however the regulations concerning the conditions for restarting an interrupted race remain unchanged. In summary:
– If none of the races have completed at least 3 laps, and it’s not possible to restart, the race is considered null and void and no points will be awarded.
– If the sum of the laps completed in all races (only counting races which have had more than 3 laps) are:
– Less than 50% of original race distance = half points will be awarded
– More than 50% of original race distance = full points will be awarded.
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New Sporting Format from 2023
After further consultation with the Moto3™ and Moto2™ teams the Commission confirmed an amendment to the sporting format being introduced in 2023. For these classes only, all three free practice sessions on Friday and Saturday will continue to be timed for the purposes of progressing to QP1 and QP2.
Qualification for the Race
The Commission approved the removal of the right of Race Direction to, at their discretion, waive the requirement for a rider to have achieved, in any session, a lap time of less than 105% of the fastest rider in that session. However, Race Direction will retain the right of this waiver for the MotoE™ World Championship where there are less practice sessions.
MotoGP™ Class Fuel Capacity – Sprint Races
The maximum fuel tank capacity for sprint races was confirmed as 12 litres.
Teams may choose to use a purpose-built fuel tank with this capacity or an alternative method of reducing capacity in the normal tank. Other fuel tank regulations will be in line with those for full length races, e.g., ambient temperature of fuel, scrutineering method etc.
Swingarm Spoon Ground Clearance – MotoGP™ Class
Following an incident at the 2022 San Marino GP, where the swingarm spoon of one machine broke following contact with a kerb, it was decided that the minimum permitted ground clearance should be increased by 15mm, to 35mm.
Brake Disc Carriers – All Classes
After consultation with the suppliers the following regulation was confirmed:
Composite construction of the brake disc carrier, (including carbon fibre reinforced, glass fibre reinforced, and similar), are not permitted. The only permitted materials are magnesium and aluminium alloys.
Fuel Tanks – All Classes
The material permitted for construction of fuel tanks was confirmed:
The main structure of the fuel tank must be made completely from either steel or aluminium. However, the use of other material including carbon fibre, aramid fibre, glass fibre is permitted as an add-on where necessary, to add additional stiffness and protection or for other purposes.
Rider Equipment
Following incidents where riders’ leathers have become unzipped whilst on track, a new system of positive fastening has been agreed with the manufacturers. Use of leathers with this closing system is henceforth mandatory.
The FIM is continuing its mission of improving riders’ equipment and developing helmets. In line with this policy:
Only FIM homologated helmets (with a valid FIM Homologation Label) will be allowed with the following deadlines:
– Until 31/12/2025: FRHPhe-01 & FRHPhe-02
– From 01/01/2026: FRHPhe-02 only
A list of FIM Homologated helmets is available on www.frhp.org.
The resolutions of the Grand Prix Commission have been approved by the Permanent Bureau.
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The big story down at Yamaha ever since Fabio Quartararo put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension was how much quicker the 2023 Yamaha M1 was going to be. A brand-new engine, tested extensively by Cal Crutchlow at Jerez, Aragon and Motegi, was going to be the answer to their problems. Quartararo himself had tested it at Barcelona and most recently at the Misano Test, on both occasions feeling the extra horses. However, both Quartararo teammate Franco Morbidelli felt no difference whatsoever in Valencia to the bemusement of all.
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“Cal, when he came back replacing Dovi, he gave us some help because we could share some jobs,” said Meregalli on the MotoGP™ Podcast in Valencia. “He’s doing very well, doing races, tests, he went to Jerez before coming here, he’s a really good worker. His experience is very touchable, we can see his comments are always matched by the data most of the time. This is a big help.
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The season kicks off in Portugal at the Circuito Estoril on May 7th before heading to Valencia two weeks later. Round 3 takes place at the Circuito de Jerez in June, then the paddock will return to Portugal a month later to tackle Portimao. A fortnight after that, it’ll be lights out at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, with the final two rounds coming from Aragon and Valencia in October and November.
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“In a short period of time, discussions have evolved into a long term commitment. We have extended our partnership, and as I previously stated, this is a fantastic collaboration. The union of the two companies will drive the team to not just perform in racing, but also to grow the business aspects of the team, and this is where both parties join forces to share expertise and experience. My main focus is to ensure the team fights for the championship while CryptoDATA’s team consisting of young, smart, innovative, and ambitious individuals will develop strategies to strengthen our position off track.
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Repsol have been working on the development of biofuels for many years, with the intention of making them a real alternative that complements other ways of decarbonising transport, such as electrification or renewable hydrogen, to reduce emissions in the coming years. In terms of competition biofuels, the multi-energy company has also run extensive development in other competitions such as the Dakar Rally, where the Repsol Rally Team already uses renewable fuel, and the French Formula 4 series, a series for which Repsol has supplied a fuel of 100% non-fossil origin during this year. With this experience, Repsol will make the best renewable fuel available to HRC and its riders from 2024 in MotoGP™.
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In the past decade, reigning Champions have donned the 99, 93, 36 and 20 as riders show a preference for sticking to what they already have. However, it used to be the norm for a rider to switch to the #1 plate, think back to the likes of Kevin Schwantz, Mick Doohan, Wayne Rainey, Alex Criville and Kenny Roberts JR during the 500cc days, but in recent history, riders have opted to forgo the plate. In fact, in the MotoGP™ era, we have seen it just four times. The first was when the late, great Nicky Hayden ran it during the 2007 season, then Casey Stoner in 2008 on his Ducati before Lorenzo donned it the year after his maiden premier class title during 2011. The last time we saw it was across the front of Stoner’s Honda in 2012.
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The Cup’s first visit to Lombok this season saw Danish come away with the double, so that’s going to give the Malaysian a boost on the way in. However, Ezawa also took two podiums and Gun Mie had a second place, so it ain’t over till it’s over, especially with Ezawa now counting on much more experience. There will also be home hero Veda Ega Pratama leading the Indonesian charge this time around, as the now-race winner returns to home turf after missing the races earlier in the year through injury.
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