Category: MotoGP
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MotoGP Returns To Brazil With Bezzechi Masterclass
After a 22-year hiatus, MotoGP returned to South America with the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, scheduled as the second round of the 2026 MotoGP™ season (March 20-22). Qualifying: Fabio Di Giannantonio secured pole position for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, topping the timings in a dramatic session as MotoGP returned to the country for the first…
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Bezzecchi Bounces Back In Thailand
Qualifying Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia laid down the marker for the 2026 season opener. Despite a late crash at the final corner, Bezzecchi’s blistering 1:28.652 enabled the Italian to secure the first pole position of the year at the Chang International Circuit. A close battle at the top of the grid saw Bezzecchi set to…
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Motorsport Explained: MotoGP
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits, and is sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Whilst independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start of the twentieth century – with the large national events being given the title ‘Grand Prix’ –…
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Advent Day 10: MotoGP – From 1949 to 2024
Grand Prix Motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits and is sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The foundation of the FIM as the international governing body for motorcycle sport in 1949 provided an opportunity to coordinate rules and regulations in order to select events…
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Bagnaia and Bastianini Brilliance in Misano
Qualifying: Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) stormed away to claim the pole position for the Gran Premio Pramac dell’Emilia-Romagna, breaking the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli lap record with a flying lap time of 1:30.031 – finishing 0.214s over Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing). Q1 is never short of drama, with riders aiming…
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Misano Magic For Marquez At San Marino GP
Qualifying Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) took pole position during qualifying at the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, setting a time of 1:30.304 to demolish the existing lap record around the Misano track. The Italian took pole with an advantage of 0.285s over the field, taking P1 ahead…