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10 things to know about the Grand Prix of Argentina

March 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a thrilling start of the year in Qatar, where Andrea Dovizioso won the opening race, the 2019 MotoGP World Championship is ready to visit Argentina for the second round. Here are 10 key stats […]

Mission Winnow Ducati team ready for Argentina MotoGP World Championship

March 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After achieving a spectacular win in the opening race of the year with Andrea Dovizioso in Qatar, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume action in Argentina for the second round of the […]

Austin Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is back on April 12th-14th

March 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

What are the show dates and event times for 2019? The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show MotoGP Weekend 2019 – April 12-14, 2019 Austin American Statesman 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 HANDBUILT SHOW KICKSTART PARTY […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP plan for action in Argentina

March 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are ready to fight again at the upcoming second Grand Prix of the 2019 MotoGP season, held in Argentina this weekend. Rossi was just 0.6s off […]

Aprilia ignites Mugello with passion

March 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

More than ten thousand at Aprilia All Stars, the celebration of the brand from Noale. With Iannone and smith, the MotoGP team presented the new RSV4 1100 Factory and the special 225 HP X version […]

Honda UK to supply cars and motorcycles for the 2019 Isle of Man TT

March 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK returns to the Isle of Man TT as both the official motorcycle and car partner to the world-famous motorcycle road race. In doing so, it will provide a combination of CBR1000RR Fireblade SPs […]

APRILIA, ITS BIKES AND ITS CHAMPIONS OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY AT MUGELLO FOR A GREAT CELEBRATION OPEN TO ALL

March 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ALL IN ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRACK IN THE WORLD: PRESENTATION OF THE 2019 MOTOGP APRILIA RACING TEAM MEET AND WATCH RIDERS IANNONE, ESPARGARÓ AND SMITH IN ACTION SEE EXTRAORDINARY CHAMPIONS LIKE […]

QATAR’S EXCITING OPENER SEES RINS 4TH AND MIR 8TH

March 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 10. Alex Rins: 4th (+ 0.457) Joan Mir: 8th (+ 5.088) • Alex Rins runs at front throughout race and finishes 4th. • Joan Mir makes stunning MotoGP debut […]

PETRONAS Yamaha SRT make point-scoring MotoGP debut

March 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Losail International Circuit tonight played host to the historic debut of a Malaysian team in the MotoGP World Championship, as the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team picked up points at the first attempt. Franco […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push to 5th and 7th Place in Doha

March 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi pushed to the limit in the 22-lap race at the Losail International Circuit today, making up nine places to finish in fifth position. Maverick Viñales wasn’t able to challenge […]

Qatar GP: superb win by Andrea Dovizioso at Losail with the Mission Winnow Ducati team

March 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso seized a spectacular win in the Qatar GP, the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, on the Mission Winnow Ducati team’s Desmosedici. The Italian thus repeated the result achieved last year, […]

Sensational qualifying for PETRONAS Yamaha SRT riders in Qatar

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

abio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli carried their positive form through into qualifying practice for the Qatar GP, securing second and third row starts respectively for tomorrow night’s opening race of the MotoGP season. It was […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP to Start Qatar GP from Pole

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales will start the first race of the season in the best way possible: from pole position. Despite the windy and relatively cold conditions at the Losail International Circuit, Valentino […]

Qatar GP: first-row start for Dovizioso, 2nd in qualifying at Losail. Petrucci in third row (7th)

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After showing its competitiveness in Friday’s free-practice sessions, the Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at the Losail circuit in Qatar, home of the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. After completing […]

Aprilia, its bikes and its champions of yesterday and today at Mugello

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia, its bikes and its champions of yesterday and today at Mugello for a great celebration open to all all in one unforgettable day on the most beautiful track in the world: PRESENTATION OF THE […]

Ducati: The 2019 MotoGP World Championship has officially begun

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today in Qatar at the Losail track, home of the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, for the first free-practice sessions of the season. Both Danilo […]

THE EXPECTATIONS OF RINS AND MIR AHEAD THE QATAR GP

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. The unique and exciting night time atmosphere of Qatar is once again about to kick off a new season, and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s riders Alex Rins and Joan […]

PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in Optimistic Mood for Historic first MotoGP Race

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The dream of the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team is about to become a reality. After ten months of intense hard work since the birth of the team back in May 2018, all of that […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Commence 2019 Campaign in Qatar

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is traveling to Qatar for the first MotoGP Grand Prix of 2019, held this weekend under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales […]

de Puniet signs for Honda for the Endurance World Championship in 2019

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda has revealed it will contest the second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (the 24 Heures Motos, Le Mans), with a new rider line-up for the Honda Endurance Racing team. Randy de […]

2019 Preseason Ends in Style for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team wrapped up the final test of the 2019 preseason at the Losail International Circuit with both riders posting some impressive results. Fabio Quartaro went one better than his impressive […]

Successful End to Preseason Testing for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Today the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the third and final day of the last 2019 MotoGP preseason test. Despite less than desirable riding conditions, Maverick Viñales let his consistency shine again and set […]

QATAR TEST COMES TO A CLOSE WITH POSITIVITY ALL ROUND

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 25. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:54.593 +0.385 (in Session 2) Joan Mir: 12th – 1:54.997 +0.789 (in Session 3) • Alex Rins feeling prepared for Qatar GP. • Joan […]

Mission Winnow Ducati Team Petrucci 10th and Dovizioso 15th in Qatar Testing

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team concluded tonight the official MotoGP pre-season tests at Losail (Qatar). In the three-day test, which is crucial to define the technical base ahead of the opening round of the Championship, […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push On with Testing in Losail

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action at the Losail International Circuit today, as they continued to look for the ideal balance of their bikes‘ settings. They ended the […]

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumes development at Losail

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action at Losail (Qatar) to move forward with the development of the Desmosedici GP19 in the last MotoGP tests before the season opener, scheduled for March 8-10 on the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Lead the Way on Qatar Test Day 1

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got back in the saddle today at the Losail International Circuit to commence the final three-day preseason test before the start of the 2019 season on 10 March. The riders […]

PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE FOR RINS AND MIR IN QATAR

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:55.159 (+ 0.108) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:56.264 (+ 1.213) • Alex Rins setting good times and trying new exhaust. • Joan Mir creeping […]

Aprilia: all new team and bikes, the 2019 MotoGp challenge has begun

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The RS-GP evolves even more and returns in a beautiful black and gritty livery reminiscent of Aprilia’s successes Iannone comes alongside Espargaró, two ultra fast talents ready to provide entertainment and thrills A top shelf […]

2019 Yamaha Racing Experience schedule confirmed for YZF-R1M customers

February 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s R World is ready to push your mind and body to a whole new extreme. Bristling with MotoGP developed technology, every R-series motorcycle has the performance to power you into another dimension and deliver […]

MV Agusta Forward Racing to race in MotoGP and Moto2

February 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA IS BACK The historic Mario Bacciocchi’s Agip workshop, restored and now renamed Garage Italia Customs, has been presented to MV Agusta Idea Lavoro Forward Racing Team that will take part in the Moto2 […]

DUCATI ISLAND CONFIRMED FOR 2019 MOTOGP GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS WITH NEW TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCE

February 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Three-Day Ducati Ticket Packages on Sale Now Online, Offering Exclusive Activities Including Zip Line Mountain View, Calif. (February 11, 2019) – Ducati Island is the #1 Ducati fan experience location during the MotoGP races at […]

Suzuki 2019 MotoGP World Championship test high temperatures and humidity pushing both bike and rider to the limits

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Walled by a forest of palm trees, the Sepang International Circuit, in Selangor (Malaysia), designed by the world-renowned engineer Hermann Tilke, is the circuit that serves as the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Successful Sepang Test

February 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP wrapped up the first official IRTA test of the 2019 season today at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had a lot of work to do. […]

Ducati team concludes the first MotoGP tests of 2019 with Petrucci in 1st position

February 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team archived the first official MotoGP tests of 2019 at Sepang (Malaysia). In the third and last session, all riders tried to set their fastest time in the morning – with cooler […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Top Timesheets on Day 2 in Sepang

February 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed a positive second day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit. Despite the soaring hot track conditions, the team-mates put in numerous laps and took […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Start Their 2019 Test Campaign

February 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to this day for months. They got to show off their 2019 team colours in action on the first of three testing days at the […]

Petronas Yamaha SRT ready to Relaunch 2019 Preseason at Home Track

February 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After initial tests at Valencia and Jerez last year, Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo will kick off the first session of 2019 at the Sepang International Circuit tomorrow. It will be home territory for the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Turn Their ‘Beast Mode On’ In Indonesia

February 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team unveiled its 2019 colour scheme and structure today at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, causing great excitement. The launch event’s theme “Beast Mode On” echoes the new title […]

DUCATI LAUNCHES 2019 “READY FOR RED” CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Mountain View, Calif. (January 16, 2019) – Beginning this Friday, January 18, Ducati North America will be hitting the road with a distinctive selection of their 2019 models, including the world’s most powerful production motorcycle, […]

DAVIDE BRIVIO MotoGP 2018 SEASON REVIEW

January 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 13. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Team Manager Davide Brivio talks about an outstanding 2018 season that netted a total of nine podium finishes for the team and the GSX-RR. Before […]

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

January 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ducati continues safety-related research and experimentation Multistrada 1260 used in the first American demonstration of the ConVeX (Connected Vehicle to Everything) project at Consumer Electronics Show® 2019 Ducati, Audi AG, and Ford Motor Company together […]

Piaggio Group: Massimo Rivola to be Aprilia Racing CEO

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Noale, 20 December 2018 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) announces that from 7 January 2019 Massimo Rivola will assume the responsibilities as CEO of Aprilia Racing. Forty-seven years old with a business degree, a motorcycle […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR 2019

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Alex Rins: 10th – 1:38.522 (+0.577s) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:38.931 (+0.986s) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.498 (+2.553s) • Alex Rins builds on Day 1’s hard work. • Joan Mir continues excellent adaptation process. • […]

Movistar Yamaha Continue Development on Test Day 1 in Jerez

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the first day of the Jerez MotoGP Official Test. They continued to compare […]

From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes

December 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]

First test of MotoGP 2019 GSX-RR at Circuit of Jerez successful

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 21. Alex Rins: 7th – 1’31.254 (+0.497s) Joan Mir: 14th – 1’31.714 (+0.957s) • Alex Rins has first feel of 2019 GSX-RR engine. • Joan Mir continues the learning […]

Promising Start for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team in Valencia

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Malaysian outfit complete first test as a MotoGP team with excellent feeling, as Franco Morbidelli laps 6th fastest and Fabio Quartararo 17th after first two days of 2019 preseason. After an exciting first day yesterday, […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Positive Valencia Test

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Despite having to sit out the first three hours of available track time in the pit box again, waiting for the riding conditions to improve, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were able to complete most […]

Movistar Yamaha Top Day 1 at Valencia Test

November 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a one-day break, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team returned to the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo to commence the 2019 pre-season. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi concluded the first day of […]

Historic Day for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team as MotoGP Adventure Begins

November 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It was a day to remember today for the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, where the Malaysian outfit took its first steps in the MotoGP World Championship with Franco Morbidelli […]

Zarco Seals Independent Rider’s Title in Valencia – Syahrin Wraps Up Rookie Season with Another Impressive Top 10

November 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo showed a solid ultimate Grand Prix of the 2018 season today in Valencia. Both, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin did brave to get through a very tricky race that was […]

Viñales Gives Qualifying Masterclass in Valencia

November 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales wrote qualifying history today at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo, becoming only the second rider ever to secure pole position after first taking part in the […]

Movistar Yamaha Start Valencia Showdown with Wet FP Sessions

November 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got a feel for the wet conditions at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo today. Despite the standing water proving to be an obstacle, […]

SUPERB SECOND PLACE IN SEPANG FOR ALEX RINS

November 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4. Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 1.898) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Alex Rins rockets up standings, and brings Suzuki third podium in a row. • Andrea Iannone very unlucky with […]

Zarco Reconquers Podium – Syahrin Storms to Outstanding Top 10 at Home

November 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Starting from the first place of the grid, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco came off the line well and was on an impressive pace from the word go. For 20 scorching laps, he was following […]

Zarco and Syahrin Impatient to Bounce Back in Malaysia

October 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a tough Australian race day, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo of Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin can’t wait to arrive in Malaysia for the second last round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. While […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Malaysian Round

October 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a superb victory at the Phillip Island track last Sunday, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team is fully motivated to turn up ready for combat again this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. This race […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Shows Great Potential but Stays Without Rewards in Australia

October 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After Hafizh Syahrin was able to secure his best ever starting spot on the MotoGP grid, the Malaysian rookie started the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in a decent way, but concluded the first lap […]

IN AUSTRALIA TO CONTINUE THE POSITIVE RUN OF RESULTS

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. The long overseas race series is at its turning point with the Australian circuit of Phillip Island, a track that is appreciated by racers, fans, and technicians for […]

Zarco and Syahrin Perform Strong on Day One in Australia

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco displayed an impressive pace from the word go today at the Phillip Island circuit. Following the eighth fastest time in FP1, he improved by impressive 0.972 seconds in the […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Heads Over to Phillip Island Full of Motivation

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after a very successful Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are on their way to Australia for the 17thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season, which […]

Movistar Yamaha Ready to Push in Phillip Island Race Weekend

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to an action-packed race at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, where Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales aspire to feature […]

SUZUKI PUTS ON SPECIAL PROMOTION AT MOTEGI

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 24. Suzuki held a special promotional event during the weekend’s Motegi MotoGP race in Japan, which proved a big hit with the fans. The GSX-RR MotoGP machine ridden by […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Japan to Start Triple-Header

October 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team is greatly motivated to tackle the next challenge at another significant round. They will start the triple-header of consecutive overseas races with a home Grand Prix for Yamaha at the […]

SIXTH PLACE FOR RINS AT INAUGURAL THAI GRAND PRIX

October 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 7. Alex Rins: 6th (+ 3.023) Andrea Iannone: 11th (+ 15.488) • Rins sticks close to lead group for 6th place. • Iannone keeps hold of 11th spot in […]

Movistar Yamaha Competitive at Chang Circuit in Friday FP Sessions

October 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the first Asian flyaway race weekend today, at the Chang International Circuit. They made the most of the morning 45-minute practice session with a perfect […]

DAVIDE BRIVIO BLOG – OUR TARGET IS TO GET MORE PODIUMS

October 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. “The other important thing apart from the podium at the race in Motorland was that we could fight at the front with both bikes and both riders finishing […]

THAI GP TO KICK OFF THE QUARTET OF FLYAWAY RACES

October 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, is the newest facility to host a world-class motorcycling event, and will be the scene of the 15th round of the […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR WARMING UP AT BANGKOK EVENT

October 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The SUZUKI ECSTAR team landed in Bangkok yesterday to face the first ever Thai Grand Prix that will be held this weekend at the Chang International Circuit in […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Eager to Kick Off the Flyaway Journey

October 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This weekend’s PTT Thailand Grand Prix initiates a very crucial and demanding part of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, being a new addition in the calendar, plus the first of four races in Asia and […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Thailand for New Challenge at the Chang Circuit

October 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team venture out to uncharted territory this weekend as they participate in the very first PTT Thailand Grand Prix, held this weekend. Both Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales will ride to […]

Yamaha introduces an all-new 2019 YZF-R125: Faster and sharper

September 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

See the new 2019 Yamaha Motorcycles right here on Total Motorcycle Re-define your reality Exactly 20 years ago the first Yamaha YZF-R1 completely changed the face of the Supersport segment. Built without compromise to […]

Tough Aragón Grand Prix for Determined Zarco and Syahrin

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today’s 14th round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season turns out a hard challenge for Monster Yamaha Tech3 ‘s Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin, who both grit their teeth during the 23 laps race […]

Movistar Yamaha Fight to 8th and 10th in Aragon GP

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales showed their grit during today’s blistering hot Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón. Pushing to the limit in the 23-lap race at the MotorLand Aragón track, they made […]