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Fernandez: ‘Great end was key to achieving victory’, Gardner content with P2
Raul Fernandez recovers from difficult opening laps to claim a stunning Dutch Moto2 victory, while a hard-fought second place puts ‘a smile on my face’, for Remy Gardner going into the summer break.
Fernandez: ‘Great end was key to achieving victory’, Gardner content with P2
Raul Fernandez recovers from difficult opening laps to claim a stunning Dutch Moto2 victory, while a hard-fought second place puts ‘a smile on my face’, for Remy Gardner going into the summer break.
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Gresini Racing donates simulators for medical training
Donations in memory of late MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini used to fund three medical simulators.
Gresini Racing donates simulators for medical training
Donations in memory of late MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini used to fund three medical simulators.
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Gordon Ritchie WorldSBK Blog: The Inside Jobs
After the first few races of the 2021 WorldSBK championship some trends have already become apparent.
One, the usual one, is that nine races/nine podium man Jonathan Rea is leading the championship by a fair margin of 20 points. That’s equivalent to a second place in a full race. Four 2021 race wins under his awning already, he became the first rider to smash through the 100 race victory barrier in WorldSBK history at the opening round.
Two, Toprak Razgatlioglu is now turning into the more rounded, consistent force his talents have always pointed towards. Maybe his factory Yamaha too? Hence it is he and not two-time race winner Scott Redding who went from 35 points behind Jonathan Rea after Estoril to 20 points behind after the long-awaited return of Misano after two years. Redding is himself a full race win of 25 points behind Razgatlioglu. So that’s 45 points - yes, numerology is clearly not just for cranks and conspiracists - of deficit to the leader for the person many thought would challenge Rea most strongly after his great 2020 ‘rookie’ season. And he still might, of course. He’s still many people’s best bet, for obvious reasons.
Gordon Ritchie WorldSBK Blog: The Inside Jobs
After the first few races of the 2021 WorldSBK championship some trends have already become apparent.
One, the usual one, is that nine races/nine podium man Jonathan Rea is leading the championship by a fair margin of 20 points. That’s equivalent to a second place in a full race. Four 2021 race wins under his awning already, he became the first rider to smash through the 100 race victory barrier in WorldSBK history at the opening round.
Two, Toprak Razgatlioglu is now turning into the more rounded, consistent force his talents have always pointed towards. Maybe his factory Yamaha too? Hence it is he and not two-time race winner Scott Redding who went from 35 points behind Jonathan Rea after Estoril to 20 points behind after the long-awaited return of Misano after two years. Redding is himself a full race win of 25 points behind Razgatlioglu. So that’s 45 points - yes, numerology is clearly not just for cranks and conspiracists - of deficit to the leader for the person many thought would challenge Rea most strongly after his great 2020 ‘rookie’ season. And he still might, of course. He’s still many people’s best bet, for obvious reasons.
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Pol Espargaro: Huge shaking on the straights, pumping, spin
Pol Espargaro's Dutch MotoGP race compromised by 'huge shaking on the straights... We need to analyse more data and discover what's going on'.
Pol Espargaro: Huge shaking on the straights, pumping, spin
Pol Espargaro's Dutch MotoGP race compromised by 'huge shaking on the straights... We need to analyse more data and discover what's going on'.
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KTM always ‘come with different ideas, they don’t give up’ - Oliveira
Miguel Oliveira believes KTM’s hunger to ‘try new things’ and never ‘give up’, along with the introduction of Dani Pedrosa as test rider in 2019, are key cogs to the Austrian manufacturer’s success.
KTM always ‘come with different ideas, they don’t give up’ - Oliveira
Miguel Oliveira believes KTM’s hunger to ‘try new things’ and never ‘give up’, along with the introduction of Dani Pedrosa as test rider in 2019, are key cogs to the Austrian manufacturer’s success.
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Quartararo: Early pressure after replacing 'king' Rossi
MotoGP title leader Fabio Quartararo says victories in Qatar and Portimao were the stand-out moments of the season so far.
Quartararo: Early pressure after replacing 'king' Rossi
MotoGP title leader Fabio Quartararo says victories in Qatar and Portimao were the stand-out moments of the season so far.
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Marini: Great for VR46 to continue with Ducati in 2022
Luca Marini happy to continue with Ducati in new Aramco VR46 MotoGP team, bike spec still to be confirmed but; 'I'm quite sure that we will have a very good technical package'
Marini: Great for VR46 to continue with Ducati in 2022
Luca Marini happy to continue with Ducati in new Aramco VR46 MotoGP team, bike spec still to be confirmed but; 'I'm quite sure that we will have a very good technical package'
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Rossi: Aerodynamics make MotoGP more physical, but don't change style
Valentino Rossi explains how aerodynamics have made MotoGP bikes more physically demanding but recent riding-style changes are more influenced by tyres and brakes.
Rossi: Aerodynamics make MotoGP more physical, but don't change style
Valentino Rossi explains how aerodynamics have made MotoGP bikes more physically demanding but recent riding-style changes are more influenced by tyres and brakes.
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2021 Donington World Superbike FP1 Result: Rea Holds Off Razgatlioglu
Jonathan Rea topped the morning's session ahead of Toprak Razgatlioglu and Tom Sykes, with Michael Ruben Rinaldi quickest Ducati in fourth.
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2021 Donington World Superbike FP1 Result: Rea Holds Off Razgatlioglu
Jonathan Rea topped the morning's session ahead of Toprak Razgatlioglu and Tom Sykes, with Michael Ruben Rinaldi quickest Ducati in fourth.
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Toprak Razgatlioglu Signs On For Two More Years In WorldSBK With Yamaha
Toprak Razgatlioglu is to remain in WorldSBK for two more seasons. The Turkish rider agreed a deal with Yamaha which will see him continue with the factory World Superbike squad through the 2023 season.
The deal was something of a surprise, as Razgatlioglu had been heavily linked with the empty seat (or more likely, seats) in Yamaha's MotoGP teams. At 24, and showing a lot of potential, Razgatlioglu seemed ripe for a switch to the MotoGP paddock. However, he has chosen to remain in WorldSBK and pursue the goal of becoming the first Turkish rider to win a World Superbike title.
Razgatlioglu's manager, former World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu, is believed to have a hand in Razgatlioglu's decision. Sofuoglu is a strong supporter of the WorldSBK series, in part because of his own successes in the championship, and in part because of his own bad experiences when he switched to Moto2.
Toprak Razgatlioglu Signs On For Two More Years In WorldSBK With Yamaha
Toprak Razgatlioglu is to remain in WorldSBK for two more seasons. The Turkish rider agreed a deal with Yamaha which will see him continue with the factory World Superbike squad through the 2023 season.
The deal was something of a surprise, as Razgatlioglu had been heavily linked with the empty seat (or more likely, seats) in Yamaha's MotoGP teams. At 24, and showing a lot of potential, Razgatlioglu seemed ripe for a switch to the MotoGP paddock. However, he has chosen to remain in WorldSBK and pursue the goal of becoming the first Turkish rider to win a World Superbike title.
Razgatlioglu's manager, former World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu, is believed to have a hand in Razgatlioglu's decision. Sofuoglu is a strong supporter of the WorldSBK series, in part because of his own successes in the championship, and in part because of his own bad experiences when he switched to Moto2.
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Suzuki losing 0.4s per lap without ride height device
Suzuki is now the only manufacturer without a rear ride-height device in MotoGP and it could be costing them up to 0.4s a lap.
Suzuki losing 0.4s per lap without ride height device
Suzuki is now the only manufacturer without a rear ride-height device in MotoGP and it could be costing them up to 0.4s a lap.
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2021 Donington World Superbike FP2 Result: Gerloff Makes A Mark
With the English weather looking to be unpredictable all weekend, Garrett Gerloff, back from a stint in MotoGP, used an SCX tyre to set the fastest time of the day, over three tenths quicker than Jonathan Rea who couldn't improve on his morning's time. Toprak Razgatlioglu, who finished in second place here in 2018, was third quickest ahead of Alex Lowes. Scott Redding held off Michael Ruben Rinaldi with local lad Leon Haslam seventh quickest.
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2021 Donington World Superbike FP2 Result: Gerloff Makes A Mark
With the English weather looking to be unpredictable all weekend, Garrett Gerloff, back from a stint in MotoGP, used an SCX tyre to set the fastest time of the day, over three tenths quicker than Jonathan Rea who couldn't improve on his morning's time. Toprak Razgatlioglu, who finished in second place here in 2018, was third quickest ahead of Alex Lowes. Scott Redding held off Michael Ruben Rinaldi with local lad Leon Haslam seventh quickest.
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