MotoGP 2018 Archives

Hafizh Syahrin’s MotoGP helmet – ‘Stripes of Glory’

Hafizh Syahrin’s MotoGP helmet design is all about how he is the first ever Malaysian rider in MotoGP premier class.

Called the ‘Stripes of Glory’, his X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon carries the Malaysian flag for the world to see.

Currently, Hafizh Syahrin is well on his way to becoming this year’s MotoGP Rookie of the Year.

It has been five rounds since national rider Hafizh Syahrin broke into the world of MotoGP. Besides his happy-go-lucky antics in the paddock, being the first ever Malaysian MotoGP rider has been described by many as a “breath of fresh air”. (more…)

MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins in France; Rossi back on podium!

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) secured his third MotoGP win of the season in France last night.

Danilo Petrucci (Alma Pramac Racing) finished second as the top Ducati rider.

Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) returns to the podium despite struggling with handling and grip.

It was an ultra-dramatic MotoGP race last night at the HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France. Many events unfolded which resulted in Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez winning his third race of the season and equalising the number of premier class wins to Casey Stoner’s total of 38. (more…)

MotoGP: Marquez wins crash-filled Spanish GP

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) took his second MotoGP win of the season in front of his home crowd.

Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, and Dani Pedrosa all crashed out whilst fighting for second place.

Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and Andrea Iannone (Team Suzuki Ecstar) took the crash as an advantage by finishing on the podium.

This year’s Spanish GP certainly did not disappoint the hundreds of thousands of fans congregating at the Circuito de Jerez. In front of his home crowd, Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda secured his second win of the year and also the championship lead with a very significant gap. (more…)

MotoGP: Should Marc VDS switch to Yamaha or Suzuki?

Marc VDS is currently caught in choosing between Yamaha and Suzuki as the main machinery for their 2019 MotoGP season.

The move has been sparked by Tech 3 who has confirmed their switch to KTM next season.

Both Yamaha and Suzuki are looking into running satellite teams to speed up their bikes’ development.

It was only last month when MotoGP Tech 3 team announced their switch of machinery from Yamaha to KTM for the year 2019. This monumental shift in the grid has caused quite a stir and it looks like it’s the beginning of many more changes to come. (more…)

MOTOGP: Marc Marquez takes sixth straight win in Texas

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) took home his sixth consecutive MotoGP win yesterday at the Circuit of the Americas.

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) got his groove back and finished strong in second place.

Andrea Iannone (Team Suzuki Ecstar) gave Suzuki their first back-to-back podium finishes by finishing the race in third.

Despite receiving a three-place grid penalty which saw Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez starting the race from the fourth position, the defending champion and the Circuit of the Americas records holder showed everyone why he’s still the man to beat this year. (more…)

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales gets pole position in America

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales has been promoted to pole position.

Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez did set the fastest time but will start from fourth after he was given a three-place grid penalty.

Andrea Iannone (Team Suzuki Ecstar) and Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) completes the front row.

It was a qualifying session filled with drama at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas yesterday as they battle it out for race position on Sunday. The MotoGP qualifying session saw Repsol Honda rider and defending champion setting the fastest lap of the day even after a rough tumble at Turn 13. (more…)

MotoGP: Yamaha wants heavier punishment for Marquez

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP boss, Lin Jarvis, wants a much heavier penalty for Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez.

Following his ‘dangerous riding’ last weekend in Argentina, Yamaha was certainly unhappy with the ‘slap on the wrist’ penalties.

Marquez’s riding caused the collisions with several riders including Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Vinales, and Valentino Rossi.

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP leading man, Lin Jarvis, has called upon the MotoGP race direction to make sure that Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez is faced with a much bigger punishment following his actions throughout last weekend’s MotoGP round in Argentina. (more…)

MotoGP: Suzuki wants Jorge Lorenzo in 2019?

MotoGP gossip is already burning hot with Suzuki indicating their interest towards Jorge Lorenzo for 2019.

With their patience running out with Andrea Iannone, the hunt for the perfect rider for the Suzuki GSX-RR is already underway.

Lorenzo is currently struggling to ride the Ducati Desmosedici GP18 having collected only one point in the first two opening races.

The latest rumour circulating the MotoGP paddock (besides the #TermasClash between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez in the Argentina GP) revolves one particular Spaniard rider, Jorge Lorenzo. It seems that Suzuki is already started working on a plan to get the three-time MotoGP world champion to join them for the 2019 season. (more…)

“Marquez is destroying MotoGP” – Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi has hit hard on Marquez’s riding yesterday by saying that Marquez is destroying the sport.

The duo clashed yesterday mid-race which led to Rossi’s fall in the Argentina GP.

Marquez has been under fire all weekend especially race day for his ‘dangerous riding’ involving several other riders.

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP and nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi had a few choice words to say on the riding antics of one Marc Marquez from Repsol Honda. In a drama-filled Argentina GP race yesterday, Rossi made sure everyone knew how he feels about Marquez which he deemed as ‘dangerous’ all weekend long. (more…)

MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow wins in Argentina; Marquez clashes with Rossi

Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) won his third ever MotoGP race yesterday in Argentina.

Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) came in second followed by Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) in third.

The drama-filled race saw many events especially the clash between Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi.

LCR Honda Castrol rider Cal Crutchlow took home his third ever MotoGP victory yesterday in the Argentina GP. The battle for first came to an incredible conclusion as Crutchlow crossed the chequered flag ahead of Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and more impressively, Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar). (more…)

MotoGP: Johann Zarco to race with Repsol Honda?

The Qatar round saw a very interesting race as well as rumours indicating that Johann Zarco might move to Repsol Honda next year.

The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider took pole position and led the majority of the race before dropping to 8^th due to tyre issues.

Rumours have indicated that Zarco might be replacing Pedrosa come 2019.

Ever since the very first MotoGP 2018 round which saw Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) winning the Qatar GP with a very familiar and stylish fashion against Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda), there have been other interesting happenings going around the paddock. This was particularly related to one Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider, Johann Zarco. (more…)

Which teams will race in the 2019 MotoE World Cup?

All 11 teams have been confirmed yesterday to join the 2019 MotoE World Cup during the Qatar MotoGP round.

Representatives from Tech 3, LCR, Marc VDS, Pramac Racing, Angel Nieto, Reale Avintia and Gresini sat down for a briefing yesterday.

Sky Racing VR46, Pons Racing, Dynavolt Intact GP, and SIC Squadra Corse from Moto3 and Moto2 will be joining as well.

The folks over at Dorna and MotoGP have finalised all the teams that will be racing in the very first 2019 MotoE World Cup series which will start next year. After announcing the Energica Ego electric superbike as the official race machine just last month, the teams who will be joining the cup have been selected to compete in the inaugural world cup. (more…)

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