MotoGP 2024

[Agent_Smith]

Alex Rins has signed a two year extension with Monster Energy Yamaha which will keep him alongside Quarataro for 2025 / 2026.

Yamaha sign Alex Rins for 2025 and 2026 seasons

The Spaniard will continue with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™ factory team for two more seasons

www.motogp.com

 

[Census]

Looks pretty cool

 

[Agent_Smith]

Some beauts!

Revealed: The classic liveries for the British MotoGP at Silverstone

Every classic livery for this Sunday's British MotoGP at Silverstone.

www.crash.net

 

[Mzezman]

Some beauts!

Revealed: The classic liveries for the British MotoGP at Silverstone

Every classic livery for this Sunday's British MotoGP at Silverstone.

www.crash.net

Ducati is a bit meh but all the others are pretty awesome

 

[Agent_Smith]

Mixed fortunes today for the Binder boys. Curious as to what happened to Brad, and a credible and fighting 6th for Darryn.

 

[Mzezman]

Mixed fortunes today for the Binder boys. Curious as to what happened to Brad, and a credible and fighting 6th for Darryn.

Just watched the race now - how good was Bastianini this weekend

 

[Agent_Smith]

Just watched the race now - how good was Bastianini this weekend

He raced brilliantly. If he has sorted out his qualifying issues, he will be a serious threat to Bagnaia and Martin in the second half of the season. Also, he has no loyalty to Ducati now that he is on his way out, so I don't expect him to do Bagnaia any favours and will be going all out to do what is best for him, championship-wise.

 

[thestaggy]

Mixed fortunes today for the Binder boys. Curious as to what happened to Brad, and a credible and fighting 6th for Darryn.

Clutch issues.

Binder’s race ended immediately and he gave a frustrated explanation to media including Crash.net afterwards.

“I haven’t got much to say,” he sighed.

“I got to the start. When I pulled off, I had a slight clutch issue and I couldn’t get away.

“So, yeah, end of story.”

Binder explained more about his clutch: “It started slipping when I went away. It unfortunately stayed in.

“It started slipping when I tried to launch. I tried to get it to release but it didn’t want to.

“I tried to get back to the pits to swap bikes but it didn’t make it.”

He insisted there were no problems until he lined up on the starting grid: “It was all okay. When I got the grid I really battled to engage neutral. I thought ‘oh ****…’

“Then, obviously the bike was creeping forwards on the grid. I had an idea of what was coming.

“I tried my best to stay down and put my hand up, in case someone hit me, so I could be more braced for it. I was lucky that nobody did.”

Explained: What happened to Brad Binder’s KTM at the British MotoGP

Brad Binder sheds light on what went wrong on Silverstone starting grid

www.crash.net

 

[Luke7777]

Clutch issues.

Explained: What happened to Brad Binder’s KTM at the British MotoGP

Brad Binder sheds light on what went wrong on Silverstone starting grid

www.crash.net

I saw that, but what was this comment?
TNT Sports’ Michael Laverty analysed what went wrong: “They’ve forgotten to disengage fuel-save mode from the sighting lap.
“Unfortunately, it has happened before.
“They put a map in to use no fuel on the sighting lap. They come round to the grid and they should put the race map back in.”

 

[Agent_Smith]

Diggia signs a 2 year extension with Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati. Crazy to think that he was almost out of MotoGP towards the end of last year.

Fabio Di Giannantonio and Pertamina Enduro VR46 begin new chapter together

The #49 signs a two-year deal which will see him on the latest spec Ducati GP25 from 2025

www.motogp.com

 

[Agent_Smith]

Schedule for this weekend's action at the A1 Ring. Times are SA

 

[Agent_Smith]

Weather on Saturday and Sunday, at this stage anyway, is looking less than flash. Could throw up some possible surprises. Brad Binder on slicks, anyone?

 

[Agent_Smith]

A potential spanner in the works for BMW possibly entering MotoGP in 2027, unless the rule is changed before then

MotoGP sticks with 22 riders, BMW would need an existing team

Ex-Suzuki grid slots no longer being reserved for a new MotoGP manufacturer.

www.crash.net

 

[Agent_Smith]

Ai Ogura officially joins Trackhouse Racing in place of Miguel Oliveira

Official: Ai Ogura gets MotoGP deal with Trackhouse

Ai Ogura will move to MotoGP next season with Trackhouse Aprilia, team to run 2025 factory bikes.

www.crash.net

 

[Mzezman]

Ai Ogura officially joins Trackhouse Racing in place of Miguel Oliveira

Official: Ai Ogura gets MotoGP deal with Trackhouse

Ai Ogura will move to MotoGP next season with Trackhouse Aprilia, team to run 2025 factory bikes.

www.crash.net

Does he (MO88) have a seat for next year? The silly season has been bonkers and it’s tough to keep track

Edit: nvm I found the line ups

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[Agent_Smith]

Does he (MO88) have a seat for next year? The silly season has been bonkers and it’s tough to keep track

Apparently his move to Pramac Yamaha is all but a done deal.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Franco Morbidelli confirmed at VR46 Ducati for next season (only a 1 year deal for now it seems).

Official: Franco Morbidelli confirmed at VR46 for MotoGP 2025

VR46 completes its 2025 MotoGP line-up by officially confirming the arrival of Franco Morbidelli.

www.crash.net

In other news, it seems Jack Miller has possibly received a lifeline with news linking him to Pramac Yamaha. It seems Pramac has done a bit of a U-turn regarding their preferred lineup, now seemingly favouring experience and development capacity over youth which to me makes a great deal of sense. If this is the route they are going to go, they could a lot worse than Jack.

 

[TheLuckmeister]

 

[thestaggy]

Franco Morbidelli confirmed at VR46 Ducati for next season (only a 1 year deal for now it seems).

Official: Franco Morbidelli confirmed at VR46 for MotoGP 2025

VR46 completes its 2025 MotoGP line-up by officially confirming the arrival of Franco Morbidelli.

www.crash.net

In other news, it seems Jack Miller has possibly received a lifeline with news linking him to Pramac Yamaha. It seems Pramac has done a bit of a U-turn regarding their preferred lineup, now seemingly favouring experience and development capacity over youth which to me makes a great deal of sense. If this is the route they are going to go, they could a lot worse than Jack.

I wonder if Yamaha influenced this decision?

There are rumours that they are going to beef up their development department by signing Augusto Fernandez as a 2nd test rider alongside Crutchlow and they pushed hard for Pramac to switch from Ducati, so they are taking it seriously (developing the M1) and having two race winners on satellite bikes won't hurt at all.

 

[thestaggy]

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KTM have a potent lineup if all 4 riders are at their best. Plus they have arguably the best test/development rider (Pedrosa) in MotoGP history.