Free Practice 1 The first MotoGP practice session of the 2019 Argentina MotoGP weekend saw reigning champion Marc Marquez set a time of 1:39.827 as the chequered flag fell to finish fastest. He was the only rider to set a time under the 1 minute 40 seconds barrier. Just 0.353 seconds behind Marquez was Pramac Ducati rider, and last… Continue reading Marquez and Dovizioso Top Free Practice 1 and 2 in Argentina
After a devastating fire ripped through the MotoE paddock before their first test was due to take place, the season opening races have been postponed. The first two races, due to take place in Jerez (3-5 May) and Le Mans (17-19 May) have now been cancelled. The season opener will now be at Sachsenring on the 5-7… Continue reading Devastating Fire Pushed Back the Inaugural MotoE Season to July
This weekend, MotoGP heads to Argentina and the Termas de Río Hondo track for the second round of the 2019 season, the Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina. Renowned for its controversial and thrilling races, we take a look at what to expect from the weekend ahead. Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina Track Guide Key characteristics:… Continue reading Preview: 2019 Argentina MotoGP
As the final day of pre-season testing kicked off, some might be forgiven for having a sense of deja vu. However, the previous fastest lap times were smashed as riders seek to make a statement ahead of the first race. Moto2 Sam Lowes and his Federal Oil Gresini bike enjoyed another day at the top of the timing sheets after… Continue reading Moto2 and Moto3 Testing Ends with Lowes and Fenati on Top Again
The penultimate day of pre-season testing got underway with much improved conditions at the Losail track in Qatar, after the blustery start to Friday. Moto2 The day ended with Sam Lowes and his Federal Oil Gresini bike fastest. He set a time of 1:58.824, placing him just 0.055s ahead of Remy Gardner. They were the only two riders to dip… Continue reading Lowes & Fenati on Top for Penultimate Day of Moto2 and Moto3 Testing
With the top 15 riders covered by only a second, it was Maverick Vinales who ended the final pre-season test at the top of the time sheets, with a time of 1:54.208. He hasn’t dropped below second place across the entire test. A further strong performance came from rookie, Fabio Quartararo who ended the day just 0.233s behind Vinales… Continue reading Pre-Season Testing Ends with Vinales on Top
Day two of the final pre-season test saw Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso pick up exactly where they left off, spending much of the day sharing the top spot. However the session ended with Alex Rins and his Suszki Ecstar bike on the top of the timing sheets. He laid down a time of 1:54.539, placing him just 0.057s ahead of yesterdays pace-setter, Maverick Vinales. Petrucci… Continue reading Rins Take the Top Spot for Day Two of Testing
