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MotoGP 2024 Algarve International Circuit Portugal – Race Results

March 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder rode to 4th place and Jack Miller was 5th to cap another competitive and positive weekend of MotoGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and for what was the second Grand Prix of […]

Algarve International Circuit welcomed MotoGP for fifth time since 2020

March 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Algarve International Circuit welcomed MotoGP for the fifth time since 2020 and almost twenty years of history for Portugal in the FIM world championship. The relatively new facility in the south of the country […]

MotoGP 2024 Algarve International Circuit Portugal Qualification and Sprint

March 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were strong protagonists for the second round of 2024 MotoGP and the first event on European soil. After a comfortable entry to Q2 for both riders, Jack Miller classified 5th […]

MotoGP 2023 Algarve International Circuit – Race

March 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing depart the Grande Premio TISSOT de Portugal with well-earned top seven positions for Brad Binder and Jack Miller respectively as MotoGP scorched into life under glaring Algarve sunshine and watched […]

MotoGP 2023 Algarve International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

March 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The highlight of the first day of MotoGP qualification and the first ever ‘Sprint’ was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jack Miller taking 5th position at a warm and sunny Algarve International Circuit. The first […]

2023 expectations ahead of milestone MotoGP Grand Prix year

March 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is set for participation in both Moto3™ and Moto2™ classes for the very first time thanks to the LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP team. Somewhat unusually, MotoGP will fire up Grand Prix engines […]

New faces at 2023 MotoGP world championship Algarve International Circuit

March 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round one of the 2023 MotoGP world championship at the Algarve International Circuit this weekend will accelerate the prospects of the KTM GP Academy. Red Bull KTM Ajo and Red Bull KTM Tech3 will field […]

Testing work brought 2023 MotoGP pre-season to conclusion

March 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two days of intense testing work brought the 2023 MotoGP pre-season to a conclusion for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at the Algarve International Circuit. Brad Binder and Jack Miller sifted through solutions for the […]

FIM Superbike World Championship feature race at Algarve International Circuit

October 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gerloff Recovers to Ninth in Portimao Race 2 GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff recovered to a ninth-place result in Portimao’s second FIM Superbike World Championship feature race at the Algarve International Circuit, with […]

Challenging wild card weekend WorldSBK at Algarve International Circuit

October 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Positive Weekend at Portimao for Gagne and Attack Performance Yamaha Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne continued to make progress during a challenging wild card weekend and finished in the points today in WorldSBK Race […]

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu masterfully won WorldSBK Portimão Superpole Race

October 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two from Three Wins for Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK in Portimão Toprak Razgatlıoğlu masterfully won the Superpole Race at the ninth round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Algarve […]

Youngster Emiliano Ercolani claimed inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale title

October 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After firing to victory in Race 2, Italian youngster Emiliano Ercolani claimed the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale title at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal, earning him a spot on the 2023 […]

2022 FIM Superbike World Championship kicked off at Algarve International Circuit Portugal today

October 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Flies to Fastest Lap Time in Portimão Friday Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider and defending WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped Friday’s Free Practice with a commanding lap time of 1’40.720, as […]

2022 FIM Superbike World Championship Algarve

October 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Seek Winning Potential at Portimão The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team has the challenge for victory firmly in its sights as riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli head to […]

Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar is here!

October 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 1. The provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar will have more races and more countries involved than ever before with 21 spread over 18 countries. An official statement […]

WorldSBK Wild Card Appearance at Portimao

August 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following the conclusion of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, Attack Performance will make a wild card appearance with Jake Gagne at the ninth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at the Algarve International Circuit on […]

More Moto3 Silverware at Algarve International Circuit Portugal

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal brought MotoGP™ together for round five and the first European date after sojourns to Qatar, Indonesia, Argentina and the USA so far in 2022. The drops, climbs and cambers […]

MOTOGP LAUNCHES EUROPEAN STINT

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP flew around the splendidly flowing Algarve International Circuit for the fifth round of the world championship campaign and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira owned 5th position by the end of 25 laps […]

Newest venues on the world championship calendar fast and flowing

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round five of 2022 MotoGP landed in Portimao, Portugal. The 4.6km winding circuit and one of the newest venues on the world championship calendar provided a fast and flowing test for the riders in Moto3, […]

MotoGP 2022 – Algarve International Circuit Portugal – Qualification

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The KTM RC16 will fill two slots on the fourth row of the starting grid for the Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal tomorrow at the Algarve International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira […]

Another rider takes racer out of MotoGP race

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder gained almost ten positions to enter the top ten of the MotoGP class at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal for the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. – […]

MotoGP 2021 – Round 17 of 18 Algarve International Circuit (POR)

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Iker Lecuona entered Q2 and confirmed 10th place on the grid during qualification for the penultimate round of the 2021 MotoGP series at the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. Round seventeen […]

MotoGP travels to Algarve International Circuit Portugal for penultimate race of the season

October 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team, Misano ‘2’ represented another home Grand Prix but also another excellent chance to add to their win tally for 2021. Prior to the trip to the United States Romano […]

Revised 2022 PROVISIONAL MotoGP DATES

October 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 12. The provisional 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been released comprising 21 Rounds from March to November and including visits to two new venues in Indonesia and […]

Last event of the WorldSBK triple-header

October 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The last event of the WorldSBK “triple-header” will be staged this weekend at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal. It will be the eleventh round of the 2021 WorldSBK season, the last in Europe […]

HUSQVARNA CROSSES THE FINISH LINE FOR BEST MOTO3 FINISH IN 2021

April 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ONE OF THE HARDEST AND MOST TECHNICAL CIRCUITS ON THE MOTOGP™ CALENDAR WAS THE SCENE FOR THE GRANDE PREMIO 888 DE PORTUGAL AND A STERLING PERFORMANCE BY HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES’ ROMANO FENATI WHO SCORED The Algarve […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR PLACE HIGH IN PORTUGAL FOR DAY 1

April 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 16. Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’40.285 (+ 0.419) Alex Rins: 4th – 1’40.328 (+ 0.462) The MotoGP™ World Championship got into gear on Friday for the third round of […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE ACTION SCHEDULE – April 17-18TH

April 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. MotoGP™ is back in action for this third weekend of April with Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal. Round three of the […]

Well-respected Irishman MotoGP Crew Chief to miss Portimão

April 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. This weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit will see the absence of a key member of Team Suzuki Ecstar following a positive test. Frankie Carchedi […]

Latest 2021 MotoGP Racing Calendar – Rounds Dates Locations

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The first race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship is due to begin on March 28th at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, but initial revisions issued by […]

LATE LINE-UP CHANGE FOR THE 2021 FIM GRAND PRIX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

January 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ADRIAN FERNANDEZ SET FOR 2021 Moto3™ HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AND THE STERILGARDA MAX RACING TEAM WILL FIELD ROMANO FENATI AND ADRIAN FERNANDEZ ON THE FR 250 GP AFTER A LATE LINE-UP CHANGE FOR THE 2021 FIM […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – NOVEMBER 22nd

November 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 21. The fourth Sunday of November sees World MotoGP Champions Team Suzuki Ecstar on track for the final round of the season in Estoril, Portugal. A week after Joan […]

Thrilling footage and close times at MotoGP Algarve International Circuit in Portimao Day One

November 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 20. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 6th – 1’39.732 (+ 0.315) Alex Rins: 17th – 1’40.213 (+ 0.796) The first day of action at the Algarve International Circuit in […]

Podium and Strong Finishes sees bLU cRU Riders Strengthen Title Challenge at Portimão

August 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portimão provided two gripping FIM Supersport 300 World Championship races, and bLU cRU duo Unai Orradre and Bahattin Sofuoglu put in stellar performances to ensure they remain well in title contention. After an impressive […]

MotoGP Brno Ducati Disappointed as racers Struggled to get the Bike Working

August 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

PRTWorldSBK Race-1. Difficult race for Redding and Davies, seventh and eleventh respectively under the chequered flag. It was a tough Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao. […]