How Fernandez fared in race debut for Yamaha V4 MotoGP bike
The first competitive outing for Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 MotoGP bike fell below expectations, with test rider Augusto Fernandez enduring a “long” and “hard” San Marino Grand Prix sprint race.While the weekend got off to an encouraging start for Yamaha’s new V4 project, with Fernandez lapping six tenths off Fabio Quartararo’sContinue Reading
Setback for Yamaha as Augusto Fernandez endures “long, hard” day on V4-powered M1
The first competitive outing for Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 MotoGP bike fell below expectations, with test rider Augusto Fernandez enduring a “long” and “hard” San Marino Grand Prix sprint race.While the weekend got off to an encouraging start for Yamaha’s new V4 project, with Fernandez lapping six tenths off Fabio Quartararo’sContinue Reading
Kristensen wins race of legends at Goodwood with late pass
Le Mans great Tom Kristensen took a last-gasp victory to top a Goodwood touring car field that included ex-Formula 1 drivers, a NASCAR legend and IndyCar champions.The first St Mary’s Trophy race for pre-1960 tin-tops was for the star guest drivers and Steve Soper started on pole in the FordContinue Reading
Tanak explains second WRC Rally Chile retirement
Protecting his spare engine for a chance to fight for Super Sunday points is the reason behind Ott Tanak’s decision to retire from Rally Chile for a second time.Tanak rejoined the rally after his Hyundai team fitted a spare engine to his i20 N Rally1 car overnight, following an engineContinue Reading
Bezzecchi explains bizarre celebration after MotoGP San Marino GP sprint win
Marco Bezzecchi has explained why he carried a wooden leg on his bike while celebrating his victory in the San Marino Grand Prix sprint race at Misano.The factory Aprilia rider caught everyone’s attention when he grabbed what appeared to be a prosthetic leg – complete with a racing boot –Continue Reading
Marco Bezzecchi reveals story behind bizarre wooden leg celebration at Misano
Marco Bezzecchi has explained why he carried a wooden leg on his bike while celebrating his victory in the San Marino Grand Prix sprint race at Misano.The factory Aprilia rider caught everyone’s attention when he grabbed what appeared to be a prosthetic leg – complete with a racing boot –Continue Reading
WRC Rally Chile: Evans takes the lead after wet weather masterclass
World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans delivered a wet weather masterclass to vault from fifth to first in Rally Chile as overnight leader Adrien Fourmaux slipped to third.Toyota’s Evans transformed a 13.1s deficit into a 5.6s lead over team-mate Sebastien Ogier as wet weather shook up the leaderboard after nineContinue Reading
Verstappen set for special Nordschleife licence after NLS debut
Max Verstappen has fallen short of meeting the requirements for a Category A DMSB Permit Nordschleife (DPN) after a mixed NLS debut – but should still receive the licence via a committee decision.The Formula 1 world champion completed the mandatory 14 race laps aboard the #980 Cayman (Verstappen/Chris Lulham) inContinue Reading
Why Marquez crashed in the MotoGP San Marino GP sprint race
Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez says he made a grave error in the “easiest part” of the San Marino Grand Prix sprint, having crashed on the same lap he took the lead.Despite having a relatively tough qualifying session and missing out on the front row, Marquez was immediately on theContinue Reading
Marc Marquez crashed in the “easiest part” of San Marino MotoGP sprint
Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez says he made a grave error in the “easiest part” of the San Marino Grand Prix sprint, having crashed on the same lap he took the lead.Despite having a relatively tough qualifying session and missing out on the front row, Marquez was immediately on theContinue Reading