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MotoGP World Championship returns to lucky Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

September 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Lenovo Team Back on Track in Misano for the Emilia-Romagna GP The MotoGP World Championship returns to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the fourteenth round of the 2024 season. After the San […]

Inaugural Grand Prix of 2024 MotoGP World Championship in Qatar

March 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#QatarGP: Ducati Lenovo Team finishes a weather-affected opening day of action at Lusail • Bastianini seventh in both dry and wet conditions. Bagnaia tenth in FP1 and twelfth in FP2 The Ducati Lenovo Team has […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Qatar for opening Grand Prix of 2024 MotoGP World Championship

March 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just days after the announcement of Francesco Bagnaia’s renewal with Ducati for another two seasons, the team returns to the track in Qatar to compete in the first Grand Prix of the 2024 Championship this […]

Austrian MotoGP: 2023 MotoGP World Championship Midway point

August 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian GP, the midway point of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship MotoGP returns to the track this weekend at the Austrian […]

Splendid success for MotoGP World Championship Le Mans

May 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Le Mans for the fifth round of the 2023 MotoGP season The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship, the French […]

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 […]

Made in Italy partnership for MotoGP world championship

January 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse and Parmacotto: Made in Italy partnership for the MotoGP world championship Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 24 January 2023. Ducati Corse is pleased to welcome the Italian food company Parmacotto to the world of MotoGP […]

2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close

November 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 2 As the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s staff and riders are preparing to shut up shop following the decision taken earlier […]

Japanese MotoGP Motegi circuit will be momentous and emotional one

September 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 21. The forthcoming Japanese GP at Motegi circuit will be a momentous and emotional one for Team Suzuki Ecstar as the squad enjoy returning to their homeland after two […]

Back on track at the Red Bull Ring for Austrian GP

August 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has arrived at the Red Bull Ring, near Zeltweg, to contest the Austrian GP this weekend, the thirteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. The track, which was introduced to the […]

Fabio Quartararo one of the best career races at Mugello

May 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP returned to the podium at the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley this weekend, as Frenchman Fabio Quartararo powered to a stunning second place finish in round eight of the 2022 MotoGP World […]

MotoGP World Championship arrives in Le Mans for French GP

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship arrives in Le Mans for the French GP, the seventh round of the 2022 season, which will be held this weekend at the historic Bugatti Circuit. The famous track in the […]

Bad weather afflicts MotoGP World Championship Portuguese GP

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Day 1 of free practice for the Portuguese GP, the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship held this weekend at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, near Portimão, saw both sessions scheduled today affected by […]

MotoGP Circuit of The Americas in Austin Return

April 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Less than seven days after the Argentina GP, the Ducati Lenovo Team riders are set to return to the track this weekend for the fourth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship: the Americas GP.Once […]

Hectic build up to round three of 2022 MotoGP World Championship

April 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo secured an eighth-place finish at this weekend’s Argentinian Grand Prix as the paddock made its welcome return to Termas de Río Hondo for the first time since 2019. […]

Logistical issues affecting freight for MotoGP World Championship Cancellations

April 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. Friday Free Practice sessions at the Grand Prix of Argentina have been cancelled at Termas de Rio Honda due to complications in some freight not arriving for many […]

MotoGP World Championship riders to race in Indonesia first time in 25 years

March 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 20. Alex Rins: 5th – +7.044s Joan Mir: 6th – +7.832s The MotoGP™ World Championship riders were excited to race in Indonesia for the first time in 25 years, […]

MotoGP riders in Indonesia to seek redemption

March 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After 25 years, Indonesia returns to host the MotoGP World Championship. This weekend the island of Lombok will host the Indonesian GP, the second round of the 2022 season, at the brand new Pertamina Mandalika […]

Final race of 2021 MotoGP World Championship

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 10. The final race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship will take place this weekend at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia in Spain. This 18th round of the […]

Bright and chilly Day 1 Algarve MotoGP

November 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 5. Joan Mir: 4th – 1’39.680 (+ 0.290) Alex Rins: 10th – 1’40.176 (+ 0.786) The MotoGP™ World Championship is back in Portugal for the penultimate round of the […]

READY TO RIDE THE RODEO IN TEXAS

September 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 29. For the first time since 2019, the MotoGP™ World Championship is heading for the USA, with the 15th round of the season taking place at the Circuit of […]

MEASURED 2ND PLACE FOR MIR IN DRAMA-FILLED STYRIAN GP

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. MICHELIN® GRAND PRIX OF STYRIA MotoGP Race Classification 2021: Joan Mir: 2nd Alex Rins: 7th Team Suzuki Ecstar were raring to go as the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship […]

Ready to kick off second half of 2021 MotoGP season

August 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a long break of five weeks, the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to kick off the second half of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship starting with a double-header at the Red Bull Ring. Located […]

Next fast-paced 2021 MotoGP World Championship race is Holland

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 23. The next stop on the fast-paced 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is Holland and the iconic track of Assen. This comes just days after the German Grand Prix […]

Despite the comeback Ducati not happy with MotoGP Sachsenring

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders returned to the track this afternoon at the Sachsenring circuit for the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, the German GP. After two days of clear skies, today’s […]

Productive day for Ducati at 2021 MotoGP World Championship Sachsenring

June 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia closed respectively with the 9th and 22nd time overall the first day of free practices of the German GP, the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 6TH

June 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. The opening weekend in June sees Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the seventh round of the MotoGP™ World Championship for the Catalan […]

MotoGP World Championship moves directly onto Catalunya

June 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 2. The MotoGP™ World Championship moves directly onto Catalunya this weekend following a highly emotional Italian Grand Prix on Sunday 30th May which was marked by the tragic loss […]

Ducati MotoGP racer crashes out on first lap in lead

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Italian GP, the sixth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, took place this afternoon at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello.It was a difficult race for all the premier class riders, who, before the […]

Tuscany welcomes MotoGP World Championship Mugello

May 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. Italian GP Day 1: Alex Rins: 2nd – 1’46.218 (+ 0.071) Joan Mir: 12th – 1’46.847 (+ 0.700) The lush green hills of Tuscany welcomed Team Suzuki Ecstar […]

Mugello MotoGP fastest circuit on the calendar

May 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for the Italian GP, home race for the Borgo Panigale-based squad and sixth round of the 2021 MotoGP […]

Double Crashes for Suzuki at Le Mans MotoGP

May 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 16. SHARK GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE MotoGP Race Classification: Joan Mir: DNF Alex Rins: DNF Round 5 of the MotoGP™ World Championship in Le Mans was always going to […]

1965 Mans Le Hosts 2021 MotoGP World Championship Next

May 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 12. Round five of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship will see the series head to the classic track of Le Mans Bugatti in northern France. Team Suzuki Ecstar are […]

MotoGP race at historic Bugatti Circuit Le Mans

May 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship arrives in France for the fifth Grand Prix of the 2021 season, taking place this weekend at the historic Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans. The famous French track, which has been […]

Aprilia to Race in MotoGP World Championship through 2026

April 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA RACING SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH DORNA THROUGH 2026 FROM THE 2022 SEASON, THE RS-GP FACTORY BIKES WILL BE ON THE TRACK WITH THE OFFICIAL APRILIA RACING TEAM Aprilia Racing is pleased to announce the signing […]

Fabio Quartararo Delivers Third Consecutive Yamaha Win After Perfect Portimao Performance

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP maintained their 100% win record this weekend after Fabio Quartararo converted pole position into his second victory of the season with a perfect race in Portugal. The Frenchman claimed victory by […]

Dramatic and hard-fought MotoGP World Championship Portimão 3rd round

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18. GRANDE PRÉMIO 888 DE PORTUGAL Race Classification: Joan Mir: 3rd (+ 4.948) Alex Rins: DNF Perfect conditions in Portimão set the tone for a dramatic and hard-fought third […]

First European round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship Portimão

April 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the first two extra-European races held in Qatar, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Portugal for the third round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for this weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do […]

Pushing Hard at 2nd round 2021 MotoGP Doha

March 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track again at the Losail International Circuit (Qatar) to face the first edition of the Doha GP, the second round of the 2021 MotoGP World […]

Inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship

March 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team resumed action today at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar for the first day of free practices for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for this […]

Autogrill is official partner of Ducati Corse in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship

March 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The company, a leader in on-the-move catering, confirms its partnership with Ducati Corse and is the official sponsor of the Ducati Lenovo Team. The Autogrill logo on the team’s apparel all through the MotoGP 2021 […]

First 2021 MotoGP World Championship Race to Start

March 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the two preseason tests held a few weeks ago, Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia are back in Qatar for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, which […]

New Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP World Championship Bike Unveiled

March 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially launched its 2021 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship campaign with the unveiling of the team line-up and livery. Since 2019 the rider combination has […]

Mechinno and Ducati 2021 MotoGP World Championship partnership continues

February 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Mechinno confirmed as Technical Partner of Ducati Corse also in 2021 For the third consecutive year, Mechinno renews its partnership with Ducati Corse, supporting the prestigious Italian team in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Thanks […]

Fans Excited as Ducati Signs MotoGP Contract for Another 5 Years of Racing

January 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Dorna Sports SL are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement to guarantee the Bologna-based manufacturer’s presence in the MotoGP World Championship from 2022 to 2026.Since its debut in 2003, Ducati […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar Team Manager and Suzuki end collaboration

January 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 7. After eight years at the helm of Team Suzuki Ecstar in the role of Team Manager, Davide Brivio and Suzuki have announced an end to their collaboration. The […]

MotoGP Motorland Aragon Racers Face Very Chilly Technically Tough Desert-Like Track

October 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 16. Combined practice times: Joan Mir: 4th – 1’48.501 (+ 0.730) Alex Rins: 10th – 1’48.839 (+ 1.068) Motorland Aragon in Spain plays host to Round 11 of the […]

Triple headers for MotoGP World Championship three race weekends in a row

September 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. One of the new features of this compact 2020 MotoGP World Championship is the addition of triple headers; three race weekends in a row. After two weeks at […]

MotoGP Ducati says they lack speed to be competitive with time running out

September 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team is ready to return to the track for the third weekend in a row, to compete in the eighth round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, at […]

Ducati Team was back in action today at 3rd round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship

August 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team was back in action today for the first two free practice sessions of the Czech GP, the third round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, which is held at Automotodrom Brno (Czech […]

MotoGP Ducati Team heads to Brno for 3rd 2020 MotoGP World Championship

August 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team returns to action after a short break of almost two weeks this weekend, with the Czech Grand Prix. The historic Brno circuit has been on the calendar since 1987 (except 1992), and […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR GEARED UP FOR MOTOGP SEASON START

July 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 14 After the long hiatus caused by the crisis, the 2020 MotoGP World Championship is ready to kick off its season this weekend at Circuito de Jerez – Angel […]

MotoGP World Championship will restart this weekend at Spanish circuit of Jerez de la Fronter

July 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The wait is over! The Ducati Team returns to action in Jerez de la Frontera for the opening Grand Prix of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship After the long forced break caused by the emergency, […]

Schedule: MotoGP World Championship to kick off 19th July in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain)

June 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 MotoGP World Championship will comprise between 13 and 17 races, and it will start the next 19th July in Spain, at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, as confirmed by the official […]

Jack Miller Joins Ducati Team for the 2021 MotoGP season

May 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Jack Miller will be one of the two official Ducati Team riders in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. The company from Borgo Panigale and the 25-year-old Australian rider […]

MotoGP’s Andrea Dovizioso – Lockdown measures, Travel restrictions and Personal Stimulus Checks

April 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“It is hard to be the best, but you need to have this mindset to become like that” As the lockdown continues, the Ducati Team rider explains in this interview how he is spending his […]

MOTOGP BACK-TRACK TO 2019 WITH TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

April 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 7. Alex Rins: Qatar 4th/ Argentina 5th – 4th in series Joan Mir: Qatar 8th/ Argentina DNF – 13th in series With motorcycle racing in global lockdown due to […]

Interview with MotoGP Danilo Petrucci as we wait for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship to start

April 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 MotoGP Season was supposed to begin nearly one month ago in Qatar for the Ducati Team, where just a few weeks earlier they had completed the last MotoGP pre-season test. Unfortunately, at the […]

Esaote Official Partner of the Ducati Team in the 2020 MotoGP World Championship

February 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rome, February 14th, 2020 – Esaote, an Italian company among the world leaders in the field of medical diagnostic imaging systems, is the Ducati Team’s Official Partner for the 2020 season. The collaboration agreement between the […]

Aruba confirmed as Official Partner of the Ducati Team for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship

January 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bergamo, 29th January 2020 – Aruba S.p.A. (www.aruba.it), a leader in data center services, cloud, web hosting, e-mail, PEC and domain registrations, is confirmed – for the second consecutive – as Official Partner of the Ducati […]

UnipolSai to back up the Ducati Team in the next MotoGP season

January 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bologna, 27th January 2020 – UnipolSai Assicurazioni is proud to officialise the partnership that will see the company once again next to the Ducati Team in the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, that will start on the […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR SETTING UP FOR MotoGP SEASON FINALE

November 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 13. The final round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship will be held this weekend at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. For the last 20 years, the Spanish track […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP de la Comunitat Valenciana

November 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the MotoGP World Championship, which is traditionally held at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste, brings an end to the 2019 season. Let’s have a look at ten key facts:– With […]

FIFTH PLACE FOR RINS, 10TH FOR MIR IN SIZZLING SEPANG

November 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 3. Alex Rins: 5th (+ 6.350) Joan Mir: 10th (+ 22.854) • Alex Rins close to podium as he brings home 5th. • Joan Mir battles through difficulties to […]

FINE FORM FOR RINS AND MIR ON DAY ONE DOWN UNDER

October 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. Alex Rins: 8th – 1:29.472 (+ 0.648) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:29.875 (+ 1.051) • Alex Rins makes promising start at one of his favourite tracks. • Joan […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR HEADS TO THE ISLAND FOR ROUND 17

October 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23 After Suzuki’s home GP in Japan, in which the team enjoyed time with employees from the factory, fans, and special guests such as the President of the company, […]

FIFTH AND SEVENTH FOR RINS AND MIR IN THAILAND

October 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 6. Alex Rins: 5th (+ 11.449) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 18.729) • Alex Rins fights through to important 5th place. • Joan Mir impresses in rookie run to take […]

2nd and 3rd row starts for Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso at Thailand Grand Prix

October 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso will start from rows 2 and 3 respectively for the Thailand Grand Prix, round 15 of the MotoGP World Championship scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Buriram International Circuit.Petrucci, […]

The Ducati Team arrives in Asia for the Thailand Grand Prix at Buriram

October 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After eleven races in Europe, the MotoGP World Championship and the Ducati Team have now moved to Southeast Asia, in particular the town of Buriram, where this weekend the Thailand Grand Prix – the first […]

No break for the MotoGP World Championship as the Ducati Team arrive in Spain for the Aragón Grand Prix

September 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Just three days after last Sunday’s race at the Misano World Circuit, the MotoGP teams and riders have already arrived in Spain for another event, the fourteenth of the season and the third in the […]

10 things to know about the San Marino Grand Prix

September 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship returns to Italy this weekend for the thirteenth round of the season at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. Let’s have a look at ten key facts about the race:– The Misano […]

STEADY START TO SILVERSTONE MOTOGP FOR SUZUKI

August 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 23. Alex Rins: 15th – 2:00.666 (+ 1.563) Sylvain Guintoli: 20th – 2:02.240 (+ 3.015) • Rins shows early form, focuses on set-up. • Guintoli makes his return to […]

RESURFACED AND READY FOR ACTION, SILVERSTONE AWAITS SUZUKI

August 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 21. After one weekend off without racing, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR get down to business for Round 12 of the MotoGP World Championship. Silverstone Circuit, in the heart of the […]

JOAN MIR TO MISS THE GP OF GREAT BRITAIN

August 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 20. * The rider will not take risks and will focus on full recovery for the next GP. * Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli will replace him […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix

August 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A few days after the Czech Republic Grand Prix, the MotoGP World Championship arrives at the Red Bull Ring, near the town of Spielberg (Austria) for the eleventh round of the 2019 season. Let’s have […]