MotoGP is back again this weekend for its second triple-header starting in Misano, Italy where most folks are looking forward to the official announcement between Valentino Rossi and Petronas Yamaha SRT. Constant delays have been linked to Rossi possibly retiring as well as the prospect of bringing Hafizh Syahrin onboard again in the premier class. (more…)
It has been one hell of a season so for the 2020 MotoGP championship, even more so with several rider changes going into 2021. The one that fans have been waiting for is the current Yamaha factory rider, Valentino Rossi, and his move to the Petronas Yamaha SRT squad, which was supposed to be announced a few races ago, but it has been kept an open secret by parties involved. (more…)
Some hot gossips have been travelling around the internet last night regarding who will be the second MotoGP rider in the Petronas Yamaha SRT squad for 2021. While a lot of signs have indicated that this will be taken by the nine-time world champion, Valentino Rossi, he has yet to sign on the dotted line nor has he made any official announcements. (more…)
In conjunction with the 46th anniversary of Petronas and the grand entrance of the Petronas Yamaha SRT into the world of MotoGP, Yamaha Motor Europe together with Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) GYTR Pro Shop has introduced a super limited edition 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas SRT MotoGP replica. (more…)
If you’ve missed yesterday’s MotoGP round in the Czech Republic, it was one hell of a race as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) delivers KTM’s first-ever win in MotoGP. In his rookie season (and only his third race), Binder also set the record for the first South African rider to win a premier class race. (more…)
The upcoming MotoGP 2020 round takes place this weekend at Automotodrom Brno for the Czech GP and Petronas Yamaha SRT plans to not only conquer but also extend their lead in the championship as well as team standings thanks to their two riders, Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli.
With a perfect start to the season so far for Fabio Quartararo, the young Frenchman heads to Czech Republic high in confidence with two victories under his belt (as well as two pole positions). His Yamaha YZR-M1 will definitely be the one to beat, but rest assured that Franco Morbidelli will be there to fight for the win after suffering an engine failure in the last race.
The month of August will probably be the most crucial point of the 2020 MotoGP championship as riders and teams will compete in three back-to-back rounds at Automotodrom Brno and Red Bull Ring – Spielberg. Defending champion, Marc Marquez, will be sitting out this weekend and possibly two more races after going through a second operation on his broken arm.
According to Fabio Quartararo, “Brno is a track that I really like. We know from last year that we can be fast there and that we have the performance, even if it is not the best place for our bike. There are a lot of great corners that make up the circuit but the last corner is one of the best. You have to go in with a lot of corner speed but also prepare to take the perfect line for the straight. It’s great to be going there after taking two wins and we’re looking at fighting for the podium this weekend.”
As for Franco Morbidelli, “My expectations for Brno are high, especially as it’s a circuit that I really like. In fact, I think it’s one of the best on the calendar! It’s a very old-style track as it’s long, wide, technical and fast. Looking at the level that we had in Jerez, we are expecting good things this weekend. I’ve also had some good results there in the past. Of course, this year we’ve got to be better and improve our record there. I think we will have some good battles and I’m looking forward to going there, with the aim of finishing in the top-five.”
The Andalucia MotoGP round in Jerez, Spain yesterday saw Yamaha locking out all three podium positions for the first time since 2014 where Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) scored his second premier class victory, followed by Maverick Vinales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), and his teammate, Valentino Rossi. (more…)
After months of no racing, MotoGP came back with so much action and drama, it’s hard to even believe. One of those momentous occasions was Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) scoring his first-ever premier class win at the Spanish GP in Jerez, Spain. (more…)
Pelumba Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT), Fabio Quartararo, menghadiahkan kejuaraan sulung buat dirinya dan pasukan dalam aksi pembukaan tirai di Gran Premio Red Bull De Espana, hari ini.
Ini merupakan kejuaraan sulung Quartararo dan pasukan Petronas SRT di pentas MotoGP.
Quartararo – yang menunggang jentera M1 Factory Spec – mempamerkan tunggangan mantap sebaik perlumbaan bermula dengan berjaya mengekalkan kedudukan selaku pendahulu sehingga tamat aksi.
Dia turut muncul sebagai pelumba Perancis pertama dalam tempoh 21 tahun untuk menjuarai kelas premier MotoGP.
Tempat kedua jadi milik pelumba Factory Yamaha, Maverick Vinales diikuti pelumba Ducati, Andrea Dovizioso.
Bagaimanapun, pelbagai drama berlaku di belakang Quartararo dengan penyandang juara, Marc Marquez gagal mengutip sebarang mata.
Marquez yang bermula di petak ketiga, jatuh ke kedudukan ke-16 apabila jenteranya hilang kawalan.
Dia kemudiannya berjaya mengejar kelompok depan sehingga menempatkan dirinya kembali di kedudukan ketiga setelah memintas Pol Espargaro, Franco Morbidelli, Jack Miller dan Andrea Dovizioso dengan mudah.
Bagaimanapun, dalam percubaan untuk mengejar tempat kedua, Maverick Vinales, dia mengalami ‘highside’ lantas kemalangan dengan rakaman televisyen memaparkan dia kemungkinan alami kecederaan teruk di lengan kanan.
Dalam perkembangan lain, pelumba negara, Hafizh Syahrin berjaya menamatkan aksi Moto2 dikedudukan ke-6 sekaligus mengutip mata pertama (10 mata) musim ini.
Ini merupakan pencapaian terbaiknya musim ini selepas merekodkan kedudukan ke-19 dalam aksi pertama di Litar Losail, Mac lalu.
Sementara itu, seorang lagi wakil negara, Kasma Daniel dari pasukan Onexox TKKR SAG Team menamatkan aksi di ekdudukan ke-22.
The Petronas Yamaha SRT (Sepang Racing Team) will be retaining their current MotoGP rider, Franco Morbidelli, until the end of the 2022 season. This has been confirmed after both parties signed a new agreement ahead of the first round of the 2020 MotoGP championship in Jerez, Spain, this coming weekend. (more…)
The world of MotoGP has been asking whether the great Valentino Rossi will continue his racing career after the Yamaha factory squad effectively replaced him with the young and upcoming Fabio Quartararo. He still has an option to race with Yamaha as the Japanese manufacturer promises full support if he chooses to continue but with the satellite squad, Petronas SRT. (more…)
There are still many undecided issues concerning the world of MotoGP not just for this season to start, but how it’ll play out moving forward into 2021. While most riders already have their plans set, one particular Yamaha rider with legendary status is still on the fence – Valentino Rossi. (more…)
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